Mr March

Sharon. That's the great thing about anime, the non-existant female characters are just as sexy, since none of the other female characters exist either

This looks a lot better than the other T-800 for articulation, but I'm not too crazy about the scale. I've already got a few products that are big and they are just more hassle than they are worth sometimes (like the Matrix Sentinels). Last exception I'm going to make is the Aoshima Dropship

Andrew Nicol has done some good stuff so far, so I'm kinda intrigued by this one. It's been a while since I've seen Nicholas Cage in a good movie, so despite the cookie-cutter editing of the trailer, I'm still quite interested.

This is the most classic line ever: "Danger! We have incoming triangles!" 315574[/snapback] Bloody brilliant!

Wow, this thread sure collected posts fast! Possibly my most successful ever, not that anyone's keeping track I must say that in all seriousness, this is Doom we're talking about. As one or two have mentioned already, there is far more worthy story material that could be made into better films. The Doom games were very weak on character, story, or plot. The draw was the action, the fact it was a new type of game (relatively), and it had atmosphere to burn. This trailer indeed does nothing to convey the sense of darkness, claustrophobia, emptiness, and aftermath that made the Doom games so rich as a created world for instense player immersion. No surprise though, most of these new "concepts" for Hollywood films are just being used as means to push product for the ever hungry theatres. Comic books, computer games, foreign films...they are all just concepts that can be turned into dull, mediocre film to fill release dates each year. Not a bad idea if you're running a business, but as we all know 2005 has been the year the industry takes notice that the same old isn't going to cut it anymore.

The trailer to Doom is available online. You can take a look here: Doom Trailer Oh my, does this look...less than good

That's really creepy, but a fine achievement at the same time. I never really expected someone to make something so realistic so soon. Robots are really in their infancy and just having them walk and move properly is a monumental effort. Didn't really expect anyone to go for cosmetics at this stage of development.

Just finished watching the Special Edition DVD of Aliens again to help satisfy my fan appreciation for the military hardware of the franchise. Strangely enough, I never really noticed how prominently the Dropship featured throughout the entire film until I was actually specifically watching and waiting for the model to appear. Damn, now I want my dropship bad! HLJ how long are you gonna take to ship? It's been a week now! Grrrr

Gotta admit, this one produced a good laugh

I have always intended on watching Macross 7. One of my reasons for inquiring was because on most of the anime sites I've gone to don't really tell me anything. Posting here was sort of a last resort, and I figured since this was a Macross forum that I could get some good information. I just wanted to know whether or not it was worth the money to get the bootleg DVD off of eBay. Now before I get hit with people talking about I'm supporting criminals and what not. I don't have a good connection to the internet so fansubs are out. And from what I can tell, Macross 7 will be released here in the USA in....oh never. So the only option I can see is to buy the bootlegs. If there was an official release, I would get it, but seeing as how the only way I can view this series is bootleg, bootleg it is. I do love to use that word...bootleg bootleg bootleg If someone knows of another option, I'm listening. 314933[/snapback] I see. I'm afraid I can't help, but hopefully another member can prove helpful with Macross 7 DVDs. If you want spoiler filled reviews of each and every episode telling you exactly what the show is like and how the story works, you can head over to MAHQ and read their very thorough reviews. Reading the first episode review might spil some stuff, but should give you a very good idea of what the whole thing is about. Mecha & Animation Headquarters

You unlikely to get what you're looking for here on MacrossWorld. Everyone and their dog has an opinion on Macross 7. You'd be better off just reading reviews on anime websites and ultimately (GASP) watching it yourself to decide. I know this isn't what you wanted, but you're simply not going to get anything out of the opinions here at MW. Eventually, any discussion of a subjective nature (which is what we're talking about here) is ultimately useless because you'll get a debate that never ends, going around in circles until the staff locks it. If you're looking for some kind of concensus, there is a definite feeling of disdain toward the series. SDF Macross, DYRL, and Macross Plus are nearly universally loved. Macross II and Macross Zero is generally accepted as medicore or not bad. Macross 7 maintains the honor of most disliked, but even then there are numerous staunch defenders among our members.

Spoken like a true hardcore fan

As the biggest promoter of art that I know, it really bothers me when the popular perception of my favoured works is lacking. I've never subscribed to artistic elitism or other such fanboy snobbery. When I find a really great book, film, or animation, I want to tell everyone I know how great it is and encourage them to enjoy it as much as myself. In many cases, my attempts to encourage enjoyment of a work is hindered by negative public perception. We all like to think we care less about ignorant people and their opinions, but it does matter. It can be frustrating to lsiten to disillusioned, jaded people like Moore on occassion who just aren't even bothering to try. Still, I love the man's work and this is just a minor criticism.

I live in hope. Your past reviews were the most thorough and objective critiques of the Yamato products. The reason I purchased a Yamato 1/48 was based in part on your review and I should have listened more to your critique of the 1/60 before I purchased one

Alan Moore's stance on film adaptations is his own, but he has a rather naive view of what effect a film adaptation has upon the source material. Film, for better or worse, is a more pervasive form of entertainment than books or comics. A popular film will see everyone and their dog talking about it. You don't have to be an intellectual, well-read, or cultured to watch a film. Pay your money and watch entertainment for two hours. Film is nearly a zero effort medium for most people and hance, it appeals to the instant gratification, fast-food, self-centered public of modern society. There have been great books made into terrible films. As a result, the majority of people look upon any mention of said film or book with disdain. No distinction is made between the book or film, they become synonymous with a reputation of poor quality. Granted, some people will become interested by the potential of the book caught in glimpses or moments from an otherwise poor film; you experience some renewed interest in a previously published work as a result. However, compare that to the incredible sales increase Tolkien's Lord of the Rings enjoyed during the very popular run of the films (I beleive I read an atricle stating sales increased a thousand fold). Consequently, this is the same phenomena that affects fans of a franchise when they view a poor sequel to an otherwise beloved saga. Need I even bother to mention Star Wars, Alien, or the Matrix as vivid examples of fans anger when the material is triffled with. Even as times goes on, appreciation for the first of the line is nearly overshadowed by the hatred for the weaker sequels. Simply in the interest of helping to sustain a proper popular culture perception of the original works, I wish Moore would be "more" involved in the film adaptations. Least he could do is act as an advisor and perhaps veto the really bad ideas that make medicore films into downright embarrasing insults to celluloid.

The big blue for me. Following that, a VF-0A in grey.

Not a bad wallpaper. I gotta scan some of these somehow and get them on my desktop. So much of my new book would make great backdrops.

Are we looking at the same drawing? The Gerwalk view clearly shows that there is at least some bevelling taking the front of the toes to a point. The front view of the battroid mode is deceptive, but the gerwalk mode definitely shows that some kind of point is beyond both side corners of the foot, producing a definite vertice.

LOL I wonder how heavy this dropship is going to be. At 41 cm long, I'm fearing that it might weigh a lot

NOT TRUE! He likes me

You are aware that this film in particular has been in production pre, during, and post the London attacks yes? The number of years ago that the plotlines and terrorist scenes that will feature in the film were published in a graphic novel? Are we honestly to beleive this entire film was conceived and planned in advance to capitalize on a terrorist attack of which the producers were aware was going to happen midway into post-production?

Except none of the actresses you listed are considered "serious actors". Portman is, and she's more wooden and Mark Hamill. I own Closer, and I thought she was putrid in that, too. 314078[/snapback] You mean like Scarlett Johansson, Anna Paquin, Angelina Jolie, and a host of other "serious" actresses that are depositing less than desirable droppings of performance for audience enjoyment? In an industry that claims to hold reputation so dear, you'd be hard pressed to defend any of the known/made actresses with the distinction "serious" in the eyes of the "serious" film philes. Most would fit your definition of overrated, many moreso than Portman, your own opinions of her work not withstanding. IMO, any venom you would throw towards female pop culture icons for their overrated careers, film or no, is better spent on a lengthy list of names that wouldn't include Portman. Trendy hatreds aside, the pop culture hit list has a lot bigger fish to fry.

I like the $500 non-refundable deposit I can't imagine something like this selling in large quantities. Must admit though, it's the most impressive conversation piece I've ever seen

I read it when I got into work this morning. I'm getting tired of the special interest groups attacking films due to coincidental real life events. These censors are no where to be found during the usually ignored screenings of contraversial films, yet they feel playing off media tragedy is a great way to get a 15 minute soundbite on <insert your blow-dried, anchorman with an invented story here>. Kudos for Joel Silver sticking up for his film. Same goes for Jackson and Co. during the Lord of the Rings Two Towers debacle. Allow the legacy of terrorists to leave a permanent scar on the face of great art? Never! No victory for terrorists...politically nor culturally!

Jessica Alba Tara Reid Elisha Cuthbert Jennifer Lopez ...just to name a few. Portman may have a lot to answer for with Star Wars, but she's very low on the list of overblown actresses that need to leave popular culture. Besides, Portman went a long way toward redemption with Garden State and Closer, IMO.