Freiflug88 Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Well ideas are bulletproof... but switching to missiles and music might work. Really...Robotech was a good thing in the '80's, when anime was weird and scary, but honestly...who needs it now...? *rings buzzer* Who are the lazy bums at HG?
BeyondTheGrave Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Not really. Hg mainly deals in real estate from what we know. Maybe for the tax write offs. Maybe doug-bendo. What else would he make pod-cast and weird YouTube videos about? Edited January 19, 2012 by BeyondTheGrave
VF-15 Banshee Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Star Wars vs. StarTrek? Nah, that's been done to death.
renegadeleader1 Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 If its Bendo he's probly debating "Hitler or Stalin who's d*** do I want more?"
blackconvoy_D01 Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Aside from the original 85 episodes, what is Robotech's most profitable, and legit (and without issues of copyright, exagerated delays, market exchange, QC, etc.) Piece of merchandise, media, or product that has been produced to date? Edited January 19, 2012 by blackconvoy_D01
Gubaba Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Aside from the original 85 episodes, what is Robotech's most profitable, and legit (and without issues of copyright, exagerated delays, market exchange, QC, etc.) Piece of merchandise, media, or product that has been produced to date? Probably the novels. Maybe Shadow Chronicles.
Darkwater Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Aside from the original 85 episodes, what is Robotech's most profitable, and legit (and without issues of copyright, exagerated delays, market exchange, QC, etc.) Piece of merchandise, media, or product that has been produced to date? Wristbands.
taksraven Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Wristbands. I am wearing mine right now.......
waters7 Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Good try Darkwater but we all know the real money maker is in the luggage tags http://www.robotech.com/store/viewproduct.php?id=302
Keith Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Good try Darkwater but we all know the real money maker is in the luggage tags http://www.robotech....duct.php?id=302 You know, amongst all the things HG has done over the years, they've finally done something I can respect. "Maybe this stranger will be cute, and you'll strike up a conversation about anime. And then get to know each other, trade phone numbers..." That's right, HG has finally decided to openly promote gay nerd love. And here we were thinking that they didn't understand their fanbase!
Jasonc Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 You know, amongst all the things HG has done over the years, they've finally done something I can respect. "Maybe this stranger will be cute, and you'll strike up a conversation about anime. And then get to know each other, trade phone numbers..." That's right, HG has finally decided to openly promote gay nerd love. And here we were thinking that they didn't understand their fanbase! LMFAO!!! I never read that before. So, that's what they think of their fans.
ps99042 Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Wow, I thought that quote was just made up and not an ACTUAL quote from their product listing. Unbelievable!
blackconvoy_D01 Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 You know, amongst all the things HG has done over the years, they've finally done something I can respect. "Maybe this stranger will be cute, and you'll strike up a conversation about anime. And then get to know each other, trade phone numbers..." That's right, HG has finally decided to openly promote gay nerd love. And here we were thinking that they didn't understand their fanbase! All this time McKeever was playing the ultra conservative right winger. Who knew, LOL!
Jasonc Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 They once had a picure of a group of fans from about 7 years ago at one of Michael Bradley's band concerts, in which I was in it with my (at the time) ex-wife. The strange thing was, they put the pic up with the caption (paraphrasing) "Robotech is good for dates". Even back then, when I was in their good graces, I was shocked that they'd put up something so lame. I couldn't help but laugh. I know a few friends still remember that.
Darkwater Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 The strange thing was, they put the pic up with the caption (paraphrasing) "Robotech is good for dates". Even back then, when I was in their good graces, I was shocked that they'd put up something so lame. That's not a paraphrase, that's the exact quote they put up. It made me want to buy some keychains.
chrisk Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Robotech dot com finally joins 2005!!! New Facebook and Twitter integration!!! http://www.robotech.com/news/viewarticle.php?id=457 Also, good to know it took Harmony Gold SIX years to release moichandise for their incompetent, long-forgotten fan-fic of a movie!!! 2012 is looking good right now!!!
Einherjar Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Wristbands. Good try Darkwater but we all know the real money maker is in the luggage tags http://www.robotech....duct.php?id=302 Damn, those logos really are expensive. It's Nike expensive, except without the dignity that comes with that logo when you use it.
Shaorin Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Oh, I certainly would... If I were doing such a thing in the first place (which I'm not, of course). It's true. It is. Of course, one wonders why he doesn't get a new laptop... ROBOTECHNOLOGY LAPTOPs are QUITE Expensive, you know...
Jasonc Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 That's not a paraphrase, that's the exact quote they put up. It made me want to buy some keychains. Damn, chalk that up to good memory. So, the trend seems to be to sell Robotech as a way to get all those single guys on nerd alert a woman. Let me set you all straight...Robotech logos and luggage tags will NOT get you a woman. If that's all you're relying on, it's going to be more of a detraction.
Darkwater Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 So, the trend seems to be to sell Robotech as a way to get all those single guys on nerd alert a woman. Well, to play devil's advocate, it did help you
Jasonc Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Well, to play devil's advocate, it did help you Meeting someone with common interest is one thing. Having the skills to not f!@# it up by being a super nerd, or using Robotech as a pickup is another.
Old_Nash Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Pirates vs. Ninjas? The're not the same thing? After all, a Ninja is a Pirate who sails the sea
blackconvoy_D01 Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Can someone please identify the UEEF Marines from Robotech to me please?
ps99042 Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Can someone please identify the UEEF Marines from Robotech to me please? Aren't they featured in one of those role playing game books which was announced 2 years ago and has yet to be released?
blackconvoy_D01 Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Aren't they featured in one of those role playing game books which was announced 2 years ago and has yet to be released? I thought they'd also be in the Wildstorm comics too like PTSC or Invasion.
scannerfish Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 Aren't they featured in one of those role playing game books which was announced 2 years ago and has yet to be released? As far as I know they're released all the updated RPG books. Unless they were planning other RPG manuals. I wouldn't be complaining about that. That's the only piece of merchandise I'm interested in.
ps99042 Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) As far as I know they're released all the updated RPG books. Unless they were planning other RPG manuals. I wouldn't be complaining about that. That's the only piece of merchandise I'm interested in. The UEEF Marines book has not been released yet and, though naturally not listed on rt.com, is still listed as a preorder on the Palladium site as well as other RPG sites. It was supposed to come out in 2010 (though I think originally it was supposed to come out in 2009) but it kept getting pushed back for multiple reasons so that it's now another mythic Robotech product like Toynami's Officer's Battlepod, Toynami's VT-1/VE-1/GBP VF-1, 25th Anniversary Soundtrack, Shadow Rising, LAM, and even LLA. Did I miss anything? Still, at least we got a "preview" CD and last minute calendar that Steve printed from his home computer. I thought they'd also be in the Wildstorm comics too like PTSC or Invasion. That's what you would think, right? The only problem is the idea for them came out after any comic series and if I remember their panel correctly, the Marines supposedly played a major role in Yune-ified Sentinels campaign. Alas, we'll probably never know... Edited January 22, 2012 by ps99042
BeyondTheGrave Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 The UEEF Marines book has not been released yet and, though naturally not listed on rt.com, is still listed as a preorder on the Palladium site as well as other RPG sites. It was supposed to come out in 2010 (though I think originally it was supposed to come out in 2009) but it kept getting pushed back for multiple reasons so that it's now another mythic Robotech product like Toynami's Officer's Battlepod, Toynami's VT-1/VE-1/GBP VF-1, 25th Anniversary Soundtrack, Shadow Rising, LAM, and even LLA. So it's on the boat?
ps99042 Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 So it's on the boat? Hahaha! I don't think it's on the boat yet as it doesn't seem to have been completed yet. I'm sure there's a space on the boat for it though.
Jasonc Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 I just remembered something!!! Didn't Kevin McKeever promise to have an update on the distributor or something like that regarding the LLA project before January 1st? Somehow, everyone at HG, rtx, and rt.com conveniently forgot that, or I missed it in my scan of the websites.
Gubaba Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 I just remembered something!!! Didn't Kevin McKeever promise to have an update on the distributor or something like that regarding the LLA project before January 1st? Somehow, everyone at HG, rtx, and rt.com conveniently forgot that, or I missed it in my scan of the websites. No, I think he just said there would be SUPER SUPER BIG NEWS!!! before January 1. And I think both the A&E boxset and the announcement that Love Live Alive actually has a title could count.
VF5SS Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 I think you guys need to go watch Stratos 4. It's way better than Robotech.
ps99042 Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 No, I think he just said there would be SUPER SUPER BIG NEWS!!! before January 1. And I think both the A&E boxset and the announcement that Love Live Alive actually has a title could count. I think Gubaba is correct though the awesome surprise calendar and CD could also count. They have to keep the distributor secret so they'll have something to talk about at ComicCon.
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