Graham

Just finished the final season. What a great ending to a brilliant show. Roll on "The Plan", can't wait. Graham

IF they release an Ozma, I'd probably display him just in his flight suit, holding his helmet in his hand (if the face sculpt is good), not wearing the Ex-Gear, as I think we only see Ozma using Ex-Gear once in the series. Graham

SDF-1. However, there is some internal discussion going on at the moment, as to whether to keep it at 1/2000 or make it a bit smaller and thus more affordable and easier for people to display. Personally, I'm on the side that says make it smaller. I think 1/3000 or 1/3500 would be fine. Graham

Well, if I can read it the wrong way, others might. Usually, I just skim through posts, as there’s a lot to read everyday and only really read something carefully if it’s of interest to me. When I read this review yesterday, I skimmed through the first 2 paragraphs, saw the “BBOP” and assumed (wrongly), it was a review of the new Yamato BOP. I then looked online to see if the toy was out already and also went out to physically check some retail shops for it, as I was surprised it was out already (which it is not). When I reread the review today, I finally realized it was not about the new BOP. Anyway, as a rule of thumb, it’s probably not such a good idea to post a review of an existing older product which has been out a while already in a thread about upcoming new repaints and give the older product a made up acronym, which is almost identical (only 1 letter different), to the upcoming new product. Also, IMO, comparing a product which is not even released yet to an older product is perhaps not really fair on the upcoming product as we have been promised improvements, specifically tighter joints and as yet, we have no idea how much of an improvement these are going to be. Also, I should slow down a bit when I read. Graham

OK, how many of you got confused/fooled by thinking this was a Bird of Prey (BOP) review? On first reading I thought the reviewer was reviewing the new Yamato YF-19 Bird of Prey (BOP) paint varient! I admit it's my fault for not reading the initial paragraphs closely enough, especially the authors use of the BBOP acroynym, I thought he was reviewing the Bird of Prey. Hopefully, you all read a lot more carefully than me, but I'm going to edit the reviewers post to indicate that it is not a Bird of Prey (BOP) review. Graham

It's still coming, but there is some internal discussion going on at the moment regarding some possible changes. Graham

I'm 98% certain that the holes number 3 & 4 are only for attaching the Super Fold Booster and will not be used to attached any part of the Armored Pack. If you look at the Armoured Pack, you can see there is no part of it that extends forward where holes 3 & 4 are. Graham

Ya' know what, I'm glad the live action Akira is cancelled. I hope the live action Ghost in the Shell, Coyboy Bebop and Robotech get canned too. As I've said many times, the animes are classics and excellent in their own right. I just don't see any way that a live action version could possibly improve on them. In all likelyhood, live action versions would be inferior in every aspect to the original anime source material. I would far prefer that Hollywood actually try to think of some original ideas, rather than the endless cycle of remakes, reboots and sequels that we seem to be stuck in now. Graham

And just what's wrong with polygamy anyway. If it was legal, I'd be up for it! Graham

Photos please! Graham

Saw the Armoured Ozma through the window of the Animate shop in Sino Center on Saturday, but as it was only noon, the shop wasn't oopen yet, so I couldn't go in and check the price. Graham

I'd definitely have no hesitation at recommending the 1/55 VF-1 Chunky Monkey or 1/65 VF-17D/S to an eight year old. Heck my son has had them since he was about 3.5 years old. The 1/65 VF-19Kai/S is also a possibility and while it is very tough, parts such as the head lasers can get lost. Another possibilty could be the Toynami 1/55 VF-1 MP series. Graham

I'd pass on the Metal Siren, personally, I think it's a hideous looking plane. I'd definitely buy multiples of the VF-2SS and VF-2JA. Graham

Possibly. Wait and see.

Thought it was good, but not great. Better than Termimator Salvation at any rate. Wouldn't go to see it a second time at the cinema or buy the DVD, but would go to see a sequel if they make one (which I'm sure they will).

Primarily addressed to David Hingtgen, but anybody else in the know feel free to answer. 1) For the F-15SE, has it been announced if it would be up-engined to allow super cruise? 2) Would the engines used in the F-22 even fit the F-15SE? 3) Has it been announced if the F-15SE would have 3D thrust vectoring? Graham

Not really, despite being a partsformer, the VF100s VF-25 (at least the unarmored ones) seems to share almost the exact same proportions as the DX. For the VF100s Armoured, I suspect the armor will be non-removeable, hence the better proportions. Mostly, I really like the matte paint job on the last set of pics of the VF100s Armored VF-25F. I hope they keep it, as IMO, it looks better than the glossy finish of the DX and the model kit. I've got so use to the DX and VF100s proportions that the model kit, even with Armor looks too skinny to me in Battroid. Graham

What, no toilets though? Guess you have to cross your legs and hold it, or perhaps you're supposed to pee in the 'well being pool'. Graham

Saw the preview for this when I watched Terminator Salvation. Based on the preveiew, there is no way I would ever pay to see this movie. I won't even pay to rent it. Heck, I wouldn't even download it! Just to go on record, I do like the anime movie (even though it was too damn short) and I thought the anime TV series was OK. Why won't I see the live-action movie? Well, because there's too much damn wirework. Every single damn scene in the preview seemed to show Saya doing that silly have run/half flying through the air wirewalk crap, which I absolutely cannot stand at all. Sorry, it's just been overused to death and looks bloody stupid IMO. Graham (not a fan of any movie that uses wirework)

Seeing it tonight with Black Aces and Valk009. Graham

I think, being a preproduction sample, the hinge on the chest flap is just floppy. IMO, I gotta say based on the most recent batch of photos, I think the VF100s Armored VF-25F has the best looking appearance compared with both the Armored DX and the unpainted Armored model kit. I really like the matte finish and proportions on the recent VF100s Armored pics. Graham

What the heck is 'Lucky Star'? Graham

Moving to the other anime forum. This is a Transformer, not a Valk. This threads connection to Macross is extremely tenuous. The toy is cool in it's own way and it's nice it can do a Gerwalk mode, but it ain't Macross. Graham

Damn, saw the topic title and got all excited cus' I thought it meant my favorite toy company was making an anime. Graham

Excellent work Sketchley. Greatly appreciated. Now if only they'd publish some thrust and weight figures for the VF-171. Graham