Graham

I like the pics of the mass produced military versions much better than the standard 'fruity' color Aquarion. If Bandai releases a toy of the military version I'll definitely buy it. Graham

Looks much better with the new neck base, a big improvement IMO. Graham

I don't think that's an Ultraman on the cover of #91. I think it's one of the bad guys from the latest Masked Rider show. And #91 doesn't have GBP pics, it has pics of the Yamato 1/60 scale VF-0S, which I have already scanned and posted on page #8 of the VF-0S thread nearly a month ago when #91 was first published. Graham

Heh, for me in Hong Kong, it's US games that are the import games. My favorite at the moment being Killzone. Graham

Also, I hope half the movie is not going to be wasted on reintroducing all the characters. While I accept, that some time has to be spent on this for those who have never seen the TV series, I hope that it's kept to a minimm. Graham

Wonder how long I'm going to wait until Serenity makes it's way to Hong Kong. As it's not a mainstream movie, it probabaly won't even get a theatrical showing here, so I'll have to end up waiting for the DVD to be released. Graham

For all you Aquarion fans, here's 3 pages of scans of the new toy from the November issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine. Enjoy! Page 1. Click on pic to enlarge. Page 2. Click on pic to enlarge. Page 3. Click on pic to enlarge. Some non-standard transformations can be seen on pages 2 & 3. Graham

What number is it? And does it contain any Macross pics? I'm not buying a magazine just for Aquarion pics. Graham

The new November issue of Model Graphix magazine has a two page spread on the Hasegawa VF-0A w/Ghost kit in a custom paint scheme. Here's the scans: - Page 1. Click pic to enlarge. Page 2. Click pic to enlarge. Graham

What about the two side by side antenna on the backplate hatch? Don't see them yet. Graham

I would guess that with the GP-01 and GP-02, Kawamori was probably just given a spec sheet and told to design a mecha around it which had to follow the usual Gundam design rules, i.e. be blue, white & red have V antenna, twin head guns, two beam sabers etc. I also doubt very much that he had any control over the weapons, unlike with Macross. Graham

The GU-11 fires a 55mm round. Even with advances in technology, there is a limit to how small you can make the barrels, feed mechanism, drive motor and ammuntion storage, i.e. the size of the gun mechanism and working parts is dictated by the size of the round it fires. And don't forget that the GU-11 also holds 200rds of ammuntion. As for the extendible stock, it's probably supposed to be just like the stock on real rifles, to allow aiming from the shoulder. The size of the GU-11 is actually quite realistic for a 3 barreled 55mm weapon with internal ammo storage. One of the many reasons I prefer Macross to Gundam and one of the things I find very unrealistic about Gundam is that there is absolutely no way, you could fit 2 x 3 barreled 60mm guns (or 75mm in SEED!) in the head of a normal size Mobile Suit, the head would just not be big enough, as a 60mm or 75mm multi-barreled Gattling type cannon would be huge, far bigger than the head of a typical MS. 12mm or perhaps 20mm rotary guns yes you could fit, but nothing larger. As I said, Kawamori knows his stuff and gets it as realistic as possible within the constraints of a giant robot show. Gundam designs like Okawara just wing it and make up stuff that doesn't make sense, but just sound cool. Graham

I wonder if Jewel Staite (Kaylee) has any Asian blood in her as she looks of mixed ancestry. Graham

So, Knight26, was it Shinsei Industries or General Galaxy that employed you? C'mon inquiring minds wanna know if it's the YF-19 or YF-21 you are gonna be working on. If the MWcon is at New Edwards, ya gotta make sure to invite Lucy. But seriously, congrats on the new job. Graham

You've got the ultra rare battle damaged version I reckon. Graham

I think he means the whole groin armor. Graham

Heh, I for one have no interest in online play at all. Never have. Guess I'm in the minority. Guilty confession, I still haven't gotten round to playing AC5 yet, despite buying it when it was first released. It is next on my 'to play' list though, right after I finally finish Killzone. I seem to be in this habit at the moment of buying games then not playing them until 6 months or a year later Graham

Bottom right pic clearly shows that the calf ones do open. Graham

Yamato has some new pics of the 1/48 GBP on their site. Graham

Seems like the chase Max is pretty rare and I don't think anybody here has found a clear hair Minmay yet, so it also must be very rare. Graham

I actually prefer Shinn to Athrun or Kira. Guess I'm the only one. But of course Luna is still the best (and cutest) character. May pick up the HCM Pro Destiny tonight, not sure yet. Graham

Actually those TGS 2005 booth girls are not technically doing cosplay. Graham

Nope, no clear haired versions this time. Graham

Nope, no cleared haired versions this time. Graham

Renato, if you find any new pics in the new issue of Figure Oh, whenever it comes out please let me know as I can't check them here as they are always sealed. Graham