Duke Togo

Currently at 69% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Word is avoid seeing it in 3-D.

I was an odd duck coming out of Robotech; I was a MOSPEADA fan. This is probably largely due to a toy store called Children's Palace. They had a section of the store that I swear was just Japanese toys. They didn't have a lot of Macross stuff, but they always seemed to have a bunch if MOSPEADA stuff. And I don't mean Robotech branded toys. (The other series' toy line that sticks out to me that they carried was Orguss). So, my loyalties went with the toys I had (though, I did have a Jetfire that I loved the hell out of). I didn't really get into Macross until I saw Clash in '90 (think it was '90, 9th grade). I was well aware that a lot of the animated shows I was watching were Japanese going back into the early 80's. My love of anime doesn't have a lot to do with Robotech, but it definitely fed it.

The fanfic boys at HG will develop an "improved" script for it, create a new English audio track following said script, and rerelease it as "Robotech."

I spy US Renditions VHS releases. Ah, the good ol' days.

And it's directed my Guillermo del Toro. This isn't a "B" level picture/typical mindless summer actioner.

Haha, it's not that bad, it's just that the antibiotics aren't totally clearing it. I guess I can't say I was surprised as to how bad it was, but wow, that was horrid even by fan-fiction standards. And I'm not even sure the CGI is up to Macross VF-X FMV quality (nevermind VF-X2).

While being laid up in bed with a case of tonsillitis that refuses to go away, I took the plunge last night and watched Shadow Chronicles on Netflix. There isn't anything I could add that you guys haven't already covered 1,000 times over in the past few years, so I'll just say "lawl."

I've never tried to sell a sack of dog shite (nor has anyone I know), but I am fairly certain if I did it wouldn't sell. In all seriousness, I'd wager if a small run of quality toys were to be put out, serious mecha collectors would gobble them up.

When/where did they do this?

These fellows are, essnentially, trolls--and this thread is feeing them. Just sayin'.

I've probably said this before, but I just don't get it. I honestly wonder who would pay attention to these guys if the talk about them stopped here? They produce fanfiction level of work on a limited budget. Their audience is small. I'm not sure what the point of the discussion is.

QFT

High quality graphics != good game play. Besides, I'm not sure it's actually possible to have a fluid game with that level of graphic detail in it. Not only that, but the budget for an animated series with that level of work would be cost prohibitive. Thanks for sharing your two cents, though.

That presentation was so laughably bad I don't even know what to say. Just, wow. It's like watching three video store clerks tell you about their awesome fanfiction projects.

Live action New Generation; dig it.

Yeah, unfortunately they've already gone on the record that there will be no open beta because the player demand would be too large for the beta server.

And not a single one of you going on and on about this has any evidence there will be any in SWTOR. Go discuss it here: All Things Video Games Thread: II

It reminded me all of the films I saw growing up as a kid, but Super 8 is never quite able to join that pantheon. The "monster" plot is weak, and doesn't seem necessary at all to the story. But it kept me smiling for two hours because of the memories of those other films, as well as because those kids did a great job in their roles (which were strong). I'm glad I saw it and thoroughly enjoyed it.

This is one of those threads that I can't read and can't post in, because I know someone--at some point--will inadvertently post a spoiler without the tags and it'll ruin something for me. That said, I felt the need to say that for my money this is the best show on TV right now.

The end of Nintendo's keynote was a real winner; I was thoroughly impressed. Unless this new controller is a bust, I have a hard time seeing anyone taking over the top spot from them in the next generation of consoles. That said, I probably won't buy it.

I dig EVE, but I am not sure I'm sold on DUST 514. I didn't see anything that convinces me I should buy it over BF3 (or MW3, for that matter).

Is it just me, or did the Reapers get smaller?

MS's keynote presentation was horrid. I can't believe I watched all of it.

As of today, confirmed regular squad members:

It would not shock me if this turned out to be the actual ending of the Rebuild movies.