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Besides Macross stuff I collect: NASCAR... it will put you deeper in debt faster than Macross will... various anime and video game figures(Berserk, Fist of the North Star, Morrigan etc) Lord of the Rings figures & merchandise. The new mini playsets are awesome. DVD addict.... As a kid of the 80's I used to collect comics (X-men, Batman, Nexus, Badger for example). I don't collect anymore really. I've bought a few of the new Fist of the North Star graphic novels and waiting for the Berserk manga to start in the US. I was looking forward to the New Teen Titans show on cartoon network since the comic was a favorite of mine as a kid...ugh what a horrible cartoon. If I'd get my ass out of debt I'd go back to collecting various guitar equipment...which would probably send me straight back into debt lol

Ya closet space, shelf space etc. Ran out of that awhile ago. Alot of my boxes are stored in the garage. Yamato are truly the kings of wasted, oversized packaging. Especially the Super O and Elint.

One could argue either for the black or red heat shield since the Hikaru VF-1S appears with both in DYRL. Even the skulls on the FP boosters change colors. IIRC, the VF-1S Max is clearly black in every scene. I don't think an "official" pic of the Max VF-1S with a blue heat shield exists.

Or go here if your looking for the display stands http://mycreativedisplays.com/

did we really need another thread about the 1/48 FP kits?.....

I agree an "off topic" forum would be more uesful than say the book or toy reviews forum.

I thought the new Mazinkaiser OVA was awesome. Its one genre of anime I would like to get into more. Any suggestions?

http://www.figures.com/databases/action.cg...how_article=127

I'd say a 1/48 Max and Millia VF-1J are possible. Even a VF-1A brownie. Other than that I dunno. After the Hikaru 1/48 VF-1J, I'm done with the 1/48 VF-1s. Sadly Macross is turning into a rich mans hobby.

I have some on ebay if anyone is looking. Just a clear Hikaru and Mao. You could always paint the hair. Its just rubber lol Also a regluar hair Ishtar is up. http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?View...&page=1&rows=25

Actually the price on the TV series has been lowered. Retail is 69.99 but here its alot cheaper http://www.uln.com/cgi-bin/vlink/719987200821IE.html I like the OVA. I haven't seen the TV series yet. I remember when the OVA was 100.00 plus, on was it 6 VHS tapes? http://www.uln.com/cgi-bin/vlink/719987218420IE.html

Its not that common. The Japanese region 2 version of Macross Plus has the English audio track and Japanese subs. No English subs. Also its one episode per disc.

Ya Daewoos are good region free players. I own a 5700 and S150. The S150 was just 46.00 at Sam's club!. Just a few remote key presses and you're there. The S150 plays raw Mpeg files btw. check here for info http://www.nerd-out.com/forum/ Usually Region 2 anime DVDs are what I buy. There are some Region 3 DVDs I'm looking into as well. They are alot cheaper than the R2's. I mainly bought a region free player for Macross Plus Movie Edition. After the half assed version Mangle put out, I couldn't take it. Also I picked up a few others(Macross DYRL, 20th Annv DVD, Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust with Japanese track/no subs). I did buy the first episode of Macross Zero on R2 but at 50.00 a pop I said forget that and am just sticking with the bootlegs. Now if only a remastered R2 version of Fist of the North Star the movie on DVD would come out...

Good suggestion. I bought the Korean version a few months ago. There is a bootleg of the Korean set but I wanted the original. It says region 3 on the box and DVDs but its actually Region 0 or all. Its got the horrible Mangle dub, Japanese audio, Korean audio. English subs. Its a good set. They are finally back in stock http://koreandvds.com/dvddetail.html?id=8520

The new Ninja Scroll TV series is good. So is the new Shin Hokuto No Ken, (Fist of the North Star) OVA. Skip Gundam btw. It all sucks. Including UC. Dunbine will put you to sleep. VOTOMS on the other hand is an awesome show. The original Fist of the North Star TV series is good too just very long. and again to anyone check out BERSERK

I'd say skip those and watch Berserk. This series rules! Some others to check out: Rahxephon Devil Lady Mazinkaiser OVAs Inuyasha Big O Record Of Lodoss War OVA (I haven't seen the TV series yet)

Kinda of "eh" attitude for me. I actually liked episode 1 more than 2. Its no Macross Plus but at least it isn't Macross 7. I like Macross Zero but I'm not totally in love with it like some on MW. Anyone else think that the animation doesn't mesh well? Its real obvious that these episodes were done months apart. The character designs....in some scenes are really ugly. When Roy and Shin are drinking a beer in episode 2 for example. The mech designs? eh ok I like the VF-0 in fighter and gerwalk mode, that's about it though. Also the BGM music is subpar. It's just there. It doesn't add much to the feel of the show.

I'm sure that BBTS had a pre-order price of $54.99 for the 1/48 FPs, and now they've raised it up to $64.99. That's a bit outrageous as NCS has the better deal on 1/48 FPs (only $49.00US!) and the two new VE-1/VT-1 (at $78.00US! each). NCS may not have the 1/48 FPs in stock now, but they're coming. S/H from NCS isn't too bad either, I paid about $11.00US S/H for UPS ground and I got them within 5 days (ordered Thursday, got it the following Monday). Overall I saved around $36.00US with NCS over BBTS and I got mines before BBTS got their stock in. Ya it was 54.99 for preorder of the FP kits and their prices for the Super O and Elintseeker are crazy 100.00! I'll take a guess that most store got hit with higher shipping cost due to unexpected sizes of Super O and Elintseekers boxes. They're probably trying to make it up. here is the link to NCS if anyone needs it http://ncsx.com/

I know it was said earlier but BBTS has then for 64.99 here's the link http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/subtoy2.asp?...?Queryid=mac085

Save your money. The only Macross toy I ever threw in the garbage.

There will probably be more 1/48s after the Hikaru VF-1J. I think the Max and Milia VF-1J are a no-brainer. The Max 1/48 VF-1A looks to be a slow seller, so I doubt a DYRL Kakizaki VF-1A will show up. I think after the Hikaru VF-1J 1/48, I'm done. The cost is getting ridiculous.

Hi Monkey Nugget. I need the following 1/48 parts: BP1 Back plate bottom BP5 Right tailwing for the Hikaru VF-1A BP8 back hinge BP10 its the litte white piece that sticks out of BP9 and 2 1/48 sticker sheets Thank you

lol thats the infamous "Sailor Bubba" Go to google etc type his name in you'll find some pics. I had the mispleasure of seeing him in person

I really disagree with that. 1/48 legs are alot more posable than the 1/60. Plus the 1/60 legs rotate in the wrong spot. The "A" stance of the 1/48 blows away the 1/60. Also the legs don't fall off. The rest of your points I mostly agree with. There are few proportion issues in the 1/48 Battroid mode I don't like. Plus the gaps along the side look really bad. Those side panels don't help much. The back hinge should have been made stronger or copied from the 1/60. The VF-1S doesn't suffer the small head problem like its 1/60 counter part. The VF-1A? Maybe a little. But its not a full face like the VF-1S or VF-1J. I like the way the 1/60s look but its the lack of stability and balance in Gerwalk and Battroid (due to the diecast legs and its transformation) I don't like about it . Yamato should have made a way for the legs to reattach more firmly.

The perfect Sailor Moon movie should feature Jenna Jameson, Tera Patrick, Raylene and Stacy Valentine. I'd go see that. and what about this guy. I'm sure he's heart broken he wasn't asked!