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Are these missile variants going to be available as exclusives only?

Will this do?

I think the oversized feet makes it look even better!

Cheers azrael! Definitely a good starting point.

Now I feel stupid. Can a mod delete this thread please (and I don't need an acknowledgement!) Regards!

I do, too. You'd probably have the courtesy to point me in the right direction.

A mod deleted a post regarding Anime Friend/Star Pro.... I kindly asked that if the information existed on another topic to just direct me to it. Instead, the topic was deleted without any kind of acknowledgment (not even a PM saying "hey, go here. It has been discussed"). It's easy for that mod to hit the delete button, but I spent a good 5 minutes on that post. I mean, honestly, these DMV-like tactics some of the mods (not all) are just rude and uncalled for. Been visiting this forum for years, so I would appreciate, at the very least, a heads up. We're all adults. This is Macross forum, not the Department of Motor Vehicles or Harmony Gold. Smile. Chill. It's not that serious. Life goes on. Have a great weekend.

Is there a compiled list of all the episodes that featured (not sure if "featured" is the right word) the awful Filipino-quality artwork by AnimeFriend/Star Pro? Like many others, I recently re-watched the series. After all these years, I'm still floored by how good it is – and how excellent it has held up. It's up there with some of my other favorite viewing experiences like The Godfather, Once Upon A Time In America, Star Wars, Justin Bieber's Never Say Never, etc. However... coming across episodes like Virgin Road would ruin the seamless experience. Not only was it horribly written, but the artwork/animation was beyond pure sh*t! It didn't look rushed, it looked like someone didn't care. Period. Sometimes it was hard to catch (as they were mixed in the same episodes, in small portions, or with re-used cells, etc), other times, it was like looking at a Filipino train wreck.

Look so much better than ANY Koenig Monster. Meaner. Monster should have never been a "transformer"...

DAMN!!!! Thanks, but no thanks. $200 maybe... P.S. Sorry to get off course in the thread.

Based on the box alone, glad I didn't cancel my order! And damn.... their new Orguss looks awesome. Too bad I missed it

I've only seen SDFM, DYRL, PLUS and some of ZERO. And MII doesn't count, right? Tell me, and I missing out on any of the others? (like, should I watch the others?) As far as your question: I'd say the events of SDFM would be too hard to fit into a movie (and there's no guarantee for a franchise, especially if Part 1 doesn't make it at the box office), so I'd say DYRL.

Well, I guess it was lazy animation.

It's funny you say this – i was just watching the "Mars" episode you speak of last night. I didn't really see it as hovering. Gliding on the ground is more like it. At one point, it was even gliding backwards (moonwalking without moving its legs!) Technically speaking, does that thing "walk" with its legs, or is there some hidden wheels or tank tread under those feet? It may be lazy animation, but there are at least a couple of scenes where they show it gliding, which to me, doesn't think it's "lazy animators." That thing is way too prominent for them to get lazy with it. Anyone know the official way this thing gets from point A to point B? Hmmm....

For sure. It's nice to be "caught up" for a change.

Sorry about the ugly bed spread...

Not an April fool's joke.... It's on. I'll form the head...

Don't think that's box art. It was just a banner teaser on their homepage. I'm worried about the retail price of this... maybe around $300?

Same here, but it's not as dark as that VF-1S. Maybe it's just the photo? Was this part of the Hi-Metal or Hi-Metal R line?

Is it me or is the upcoming VF-1S really dark gray?

This toy reminds me of this:

The 1/100 Hi-Metal R line works out great for me. I agree, for what you get, they're not that cheap, BUT they are substantially cheaper than 1/60s. And right now is the time to start, since it's early on in the HMR game (no ridiculous catching up to do). If everything goes as planned, looks like they'll make a great, complete collection – especially with all the enemy mecha, Destroids, etc coming out. All to scale, all affordable – even if you do have to pay "premium" price from time to time. Crossing my fingers that all of 'em will get released. I currently have the released ones, and pre-ordered the ones that are releasing in the near future. Super excited. The 1/60s (V2), though beautiful to look at, were just too expensive (for me). They are the ultimate Macross product, but the 1/100 HMR feel better in the hand. You don't get all nervous around them. They feel more like toys, yet keep the "model" aesthetic. Generally, they look just as good as the 1/60s (in some cases, better). No worries about stickers, etc. They look good as is with the tempo printing they give ya. It'll be nice to have a common scale Macross collection and it looks like the HMR line might be the closest we'll ever get, especially if you don't have a whole lot of money to throw around. But hey, you gotta do what's best for you (in other words, sell your 1/60s before they yellow, buy the HMR line and have some extra cash in your pocket! left over... Filipino-style!!!)... jk

Thanks. Noticed images sharper, less grain, less yellow (color corrected for the better!). Now, all they have to do is add some english subtitles and we're home free. I mean, somewhere on Harmony Gold's contract, where the f--k did it say "Japan can't release Blu-rays with English subtitles".... enough already! Guess I won't buy it and wait for some fan-subbed "bootleg" to hit the underground market.

Its been over 7 years and now I'm back for PART 14: I'm surprised the photos are still up, which is why it pays to host them at cityonfire.com. This set of visuals are kinda random, but it's mostly the same song 'n dance of "Robotech" merchandise. I remember seeing this ad circa 1980/1990.... it came straight to my mail box (I was on their mailing list). I was very tempted to "borrow" my mom's credit card and order this from the Pony Toy Go-Round. But I was a good boy. If I can turn back time... Final wave of Matchbox Robotech items. At this point, they started making their own crappy designs, instead of re-branding the good stuff from Japan. This one is very special. I was practically drooling... Sadly, all I was able to afford were the 3 1/2 ones (and I still didn't order 'em) More Matchbox ads. $24.95 for that Valk. Damn! Gotta love the Comico company. I guess T-shirt prices were always around the $15-$20 range. 65 new episodes, huh? I'm sure Robotech Wars was just edited action footage from the series. Not much has changed for Reba West. She's still making appearances like this. Toy store mid-80s.... Again...

No problem. Price aside, was just trying to help out in some active pre-orders. I know the place is at least legit. I never heard of them until I found a youtube video of a toy reviewer who plugged the company.