Graham

Now that's what I like to see, VF-25G, RVF-25, Ghost and extremely cool SMS base. I hope those bases are sold seperately, so I can get one for each Valk. I hope somebody takes a close up pic of the sign, so we can see if any release date is mentioned. Graham

Not a huge Trek fan, but enjoyed watching TOS as a kid back in the 70s', in fact it was a 'must watch' back then as a little kid. I'll also watch TNG and DS9 if they are on TV, but don't have time for any of the other series. Don't like the franchise well enough to buy DVDs or other merchandise though. However, I do usually go to the cinema to watch the movies. With all that said, I must say I do quite like the latest photos of the new movie. One question, why does Spock look angry? Isn't he supposed to be emotionless? Graham

I was travelling home on the train last night after having a few drinks with one of our suppliers who is visiting from Sweden. I pulled out my PSP and started playing MAF to pass the half hour train journey. The next station, the doors open and this youngish Chinese guy (in his 20s' I guess), boards the train and sits down next to me on the left. He also takes out his PSP, turns it on and starts playing. I glance over and down to check out what he's plaing and it's also MAF! He was playing Frontier era using the VF-25F, while I was playing M7 era using the VF-17S. Pretty cool to actually find somebody else playing MAF. I probably should have asked him if he wanted to try a game together, but felt a bit weird at asking a total stranger. Anyway, he got of the train a couple of stops later. Graham

Gotta agree, music in Zero was pretty dull and weak IMO. Can't remember any of it enough to hum any of the tunes, this despite owning the OST CD and listening to it quite a lot. On the other hand, I find Kanno's work on Mac Plus and Frontier fantastic and extremely memorable. And yes, music in 7 was also amazing. Graham

I'm also hoping these will be heavily panel lined and tamp printed. Graham

A prototype kit of the red Vajra was shown at a hobby show several months ago (at least I think it was a kit, not a toy). However, since then there has been no further news or appearance. Graham

Some of the SOC, the 1/100 HCM-Pros. Graham

I'm sure we will see Super and hopefully Armored versions of Alto's VF-25F and Ozma's VF-25S from Bandai at some point. As to whether all the Super and Armoured parts will be fully removable, I have my doubts. I'm sure we will also see Michaels' VF-25G and Luca's RVF-25 in kit form, but beyond that it's still unknown if Bandai will release other mecha from the show. Graham

WARNING To all members. Please do not post these made up, fantasy release schedules. Otherwise this is going to cause all sorts of confusion to members that do not read posts very carefully. By all means post a list of kits you would like to see released, but please don't put false, made up dates next to them. That is just creating misinformation and adding to to the general confusion Note, the only official release dates for the model kits quoted so far are: - Nov 08: reissue of Alto VF-25F. Nov 08: first issue of Ozma VF-25S. There has been NO official news of any other model kit releases so far. The next post containing a false or misleading release schedule will be deleated. Repeat offenders will get a temp ban. There is enough confusion about releases already, without adding to it. Graham

I think the problem that many of us have is that we know Bandai have the skill/technology/experience etc, to make a great looking lineart accurate (as far as possible) toy that is durable and rugged to boot. The problem is that they are so obviously not bringing their 'A' game to the table. Heck, Yamato is 95% of the way there. All they need to do is take more care with their QC and work on tighter joints that don't loosen or break so easily and they would be 100% of the way there. Graham

No idea, sorry. Probably. Graham

Hah, you walked into that one. Now I can bust out the signature phrase. "You can fix a broken arm, but you can't fix ugly". :P :P :P :P :P :P :P Graham

"the visor's too red" I hope this is not going to become the new "the hands are too small". Graham

I could probably live with all it's other deficiences if only the main landing gear were a bit longer. Graham

Welcome back Dana and more photos please. Graham

Interesting. I had not heard that. Graham

VF-2JA yes, I like it as well, but Metal Siren, no, no and no. It's an extremely fugly design that just doesn't fit in with the Macross design aesthetic IMO. Graham

I mentioned the game, because MAF does have missiles rendered on the wings for the VF-1, but not for the VF-25. Graham

Many of us (myself included) have bought and built the model already and it is the best looking representation of the VF-25 so far. Check out the relevant threads in the model forum, as we shouldn't discuss the model here. Yamato are not talking with me at the moment (not sure why). I haven't had any replies or news from them for 3 months now. Previously, they did indicate that the Frontier licence may become available in 3 to 4 years. However, I can foresee Bandai blocking them permanently, same as they have done with the M7 licence. Graham

Really can't wait to see the other VFs in this line, especially the VF-171 and hopefully a VF-2SS w/SAP. Graham

Could just be a painted resin sculpt, so it would be quite fragile. Graham

Whoa..........where are you getting the name 'Nightmare Plus' from? Graham

It seems that there is no complete specs out yet. The recent Great Mechanics DX 6 magazine while informative and a good start is far from comoplete spec wise. Graham

But what would Ozma think? Graham

Will still buy the 1/60 DX, but I think just one of each instead of multiples as originally planned. At this point in time the 1/100 parts-former is looking far better. Sigh............I just know that if Yamato had the 1/60 licence, their rendition would be a thing of great beauty. Oh well, it is not to be. Graham