I think we Americans have pretty much taken up the Macross Fan Base. We were all introduced to it as RT as youngsters. To us, it just hasn't died, and with the additions of Plus and Zero to fuel the fire, it has grown in popularity here. To me, it's better than Star Wars... and that says a lot! We don't get as flooded with quite as much anime as Japan does. As far as other titles such as Gundam, etc., they just don't have the appeal that Macross does. Lets face it, giant robots with guns kick ass, giant robots with swords... no thanks! It does suck that we are divided as Macross/RT fans, but that also adds fuel. It creates controversy, much like our political parties. We also have a lack of availability of Macross merchandise due to this legal thing going on over the rights. Therefore creating the law of supply and demand, which is something the Japanese fans don't have to endure.