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  1. I recall Graham saying there would be an SDF-1. . . but for the life of me, I can't find where he said that it would be the last Macross toy that Yamato produces. Sounds like the "telephone game" has taken over. Purple monkey, dish-washer. H
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    VF-4 Lighting

    Can some valk expert list the valks on that scale chart in order for those of us who are post-TV-DYRL-challenged? Here are my guesses VF-1 (DYRL-SDF Macross) VF-4 (Flashback 2012) ??? VF-11 (Macross Plus) ??? VF-19 (Macross Plus) VF-21 (Macross Plus) Thanks! H
  3. Mine falls off too on my 1S. My 1A's is tight. Never really occured to me to get upset about it. Anyways, I'd try the "gentle-squeeze" trick. . . see if you can make it stay a little better. Otherwise, I'd remove it, and keep it in a safe place so it doesn't get lost. I doubt you'll ever really miss it once removed.
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    1/48 VF-1 Decals?

    Valkyrie Exchange has TakaToys stickers again http://www.valkyrie-exchange.com/Yamato/14...ecals_set2.html Woops! You can't add them to your cart from that link, but you can add them from the list of "transforming toys" at the Online Store.
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    Macross Figures

    The Ishtar figure is now spoken for. . . Thanks, H
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    Macross Figures

    Sorry guys, I haven't decided to part with the Minmay doll yet. I'll let you know if I do. I've already gotten four PMs about it. H
  7. Hurin

    Macross Figures

    I ordered one set from Valk Exchange. And sure enough. . . here is the order: Minmay (Normal hair) Hikaru (Normal Hair) Ishtar (Normal Hair) Mylene (Normal Hair) Minmay Doll I don't want/need Ishtar or Mylene. I may even part with the Minmay Doll. Anyways, for Mylene and Ishtar, I'd gladly accept $10 each, shipped. Just PM me if you want 'em. I just wanted Hikaru and Minmay. H
  8. Just one quick point: For all we know, those pills might have been nothing more than valuum or other normal Macross-era "downer" equivalent to calm his nerves. The doctor says that "somehow" he is controlling the violent impulses. But that "somehow" doesn't necessarily mean he's using strange or rare medications. If I was known to have a knee injury, but continued to play basketball on it. Yet I didn't tell my doctor how I was able to do so. . . he might say: "Hurin has somehow managed the pain in his knee." I'm sure he wouldn't be thinking of some futuristic pill or surgery. For all he knows it could be anything from yoga stretches to a new knee brace or a ton of Advil. Just nit-picky point. But one worth making, I think. H
  9. These aren't adjustable like Sith Lord's. But I think some of these would really make a Valky look classy. The Acrylic Stand Shop Best Regards,
  10. Before Isamu shows up, Guld grabs her from behind suddenly and pulls her towards him. Here again, she jumps as he grabs here, but then seems to accept his embrace as he draws her to him. It's difficult to tell. . . whether that is fear in her eyes or just conflicting emotions. . . Okay, this is the last image. . . I promise. I don't wanna get in any trouble. This is a composite of two seperate shots:
  11. Of course, if posting those images is a problem, let me know and I'll edit them out. . . and/or remove them from my site (thus from here). Thanks!
  12. Hi Roy. Nice to have you back. That was me. . . I thought maybe you'd mention the "jump" moment. I wondered if it was fair to post one and not the other. I even took a screen capture of the "jump" whem Guld grabs her from behind. Because I remembered your comment about it. But, I decided, and I hope you'll agree, that the point of the "loving" glance is still made. And the "jump" can be explained by either a rape, or "just" an assault. The "jump" doesn't necessarily exclude either possibility. As for her glance at Isamu. My personal interpretation is that, while Myung loves them both, she was actually rejected by Isamu. . . thus Myung's attitude towards him on Star Hill. (I think, though I can't be sure, that this rejection is what was happening as Guld came into the room and "the incident" ocurred seven years prior.) There seems to be some pretty bad blood between Myung and Isamu when they first see each other on Star Hill. They both blatantly play jealousy games. . .while Isamu's new girlfriend and Guld play unfortunate bystanders. Anyways, here's the shot(s)/sequence you refer to. . . Best Regards, Hurin
  13. I love how Keith pops in from time to time to just scream: "This is a fact!" or "End of story!" There doesn't seem to be much room for debate with him. But, yes, I too think that Guld was probably taking some type of pill to control himself after seeing Isamu for the first time. My only point is that this does not constitute a "disability" or a discreet "medical issue" on his part. And, yes, it is possible that they might have been "standard issue" pills for anyone who needed the sublime mental acuity necessary to pilot a '21. But I find that less likely. However, the point still stands that there is no evidence that Guld had been taking them earlier, or that Isamu and/or Myung knew about it. In fact, there is no compelling evidence that any of them ever saw each other again after the incident. The whole asserted idea that Zentraedi are basically considered "disabled" or "mentally ill" in the Macross universe is a bit muddled. It's hard to tell if people are saying that all Zentraedi are held to a lower standard of behavior. . . or that Guld is a special case and has developed some form of mental disorder due to his Zentraedi blood that other Zentraedi generally don't develop. Either way, it doesn't make much sense in the context of the rape argument. . . If all Zentraedi are considered on the verge of committing rape and/or violent crimes. . . and can't really be held responsible for their actions. . . there would be no way that the two societies could co-exist over the last 30 years as well as they apparently have in Macross Plus. I mean, who in their right minds would befriend a Zentraedi child like Myung and Isamu did? Who in their right mind, if you essentially expected violent outbursts, would form frienships and romantic relatioinships with someone who might any day just explode and commit atrocious acts. . . but you'd forgive him because it wasn't really his fault. Bleh. If Guld is a special case. . . again, there is no way then that Isamu and Myung would have given him pity for being Zentraedi. . . cuz there is no evidence that they knew he was suffering from any sort of defined mental affliction. The Macross series are vague about just how different Zentraedi and Humans are, genetically. At one poing in SDF Macross, they are said to be identical. Shortly thereafter, a UN SPACY big-wig says "nearly identical." Obviously, humans are similar enough to Zentraedi to allow them to procreate. That says a lot right there. Beware: A lot of conjecture and theorizing ahead. This is just what makes sense to me. I wouldn't use this (and didn't) as a center-piece in the argument above. I think that when the doctor above refers to the "natural fighting instincts of his zentraedi blood", he's simply referring to the idea that Zentraedi tend to be more hot-headed and violent due to the way their brain is wired. But this "faulty wiring" falls within the norms of human psychology and brain-function. In other words, right now, in the real world, we've got mounds of evidence indicating that those prone to commit acts of violence actually have different brain chemistry and structure. However, they are not considered mentally ill. . . that's just the way their brains are. And we sure as hell don't dismiss what they do because they just couldn't help themselves. I think that Zentraedi are like those "prone to violence" people we currently live among today. They are "hard-wired" to be prone to violence. But that doesn't mean that they aren't responsible for their actions. If all Zentraedi were considered irresponsible violence machines, the UN would have shipped them all off to the moon by the time Macross Plus took place. IMHO. Best Regards,
  14. Yep, have to agree with that last one. My 1S has a barely visible bump on his face. Only noticed it after I was told to look for it. The seam likewise didn't bother me until I was told it was bad. . . bad. Then it bothered me for about. . . a minute. . . until I realized it doesn't stand out unless you're right up close to it. And even then. . . it's a seam. . . no big whoop. In an ideal world, it wouldn't be there. . . but those complaining about these issues like they ruin the valk I think are a little nuts. Remember, we've got people here that don gloves before they will handle their valks. No kidding! And. . . the hands! The horrible, horrible hands! I have to say, aside from the "limp-ness" of them, I never noticed anything wrong with them. But suddenly, months/years after they were originally released, suddenly everyone hates the hands! I could be wrong here, but I just don't remember hearing so much about the hands until the Max and Low-Vis. Probably because people were too busy complaining about the earlier QA issues. It'll always be something. And we'll always enjoy the sweet refrain of: "For that kind of money, it should be perfect!!!" The only QA issue on the 1/48s that I do think was "out of bounds", but still not a spoiler. . . was the crooked skull(s) on the rear stabilizer. It took them two entire production lines to fix that! Just buy your valks and love them. They'll love you back. Sweet, sweet love. . . Best Regards, H
  15. To say that they were "genetically engineered" to be superior soldiers doesn't necessarily mean that they were engineered well. Regular ol' sexual mixing and matching DNA could conceivably come up with a better "combat combination" of genes. Or, maybe those who "engineered" the zentraedi could have made pilots and soldiers as good as Max, but the genes that would do so also bring about emotional-ism or other side effects they did not want. So, they had to make trade-offs. Just some theories. . . H
  16. I stand corrected. He does appear to pop a pill in that scene. . . and that scene only. I think I might have missed it when I looked down to jot a note. However, that hardly constitutes a certain "medical condition." Nor does it indicate that he has been taking medications prior to that occasion (you asserted both. Even saying that his friends probably knew about it too!). For all we know, they are just downers to keep him from walking over to Isamu's quarters and beating the living crap out of him. But, I do take Guld's Zentraedi blood into account. I just don't use it as a "erase most horrible crime against a woman possible card" for him. Yeah! I get to quote myself: Now, let's be clear, I think the "zentraedi-card" can come into play a bit in Isamu and Myung forgiving him for the assualt. But this whole thing about a "medical problem" and "medication" making them forgive him anything, no matter how horrific, just doesn't wash. Next. . . (you again) Yes. That is the crux of the matter. You have to believe they would forgive him. . . otherwise, no rape. How you can think they would forgive him for such a brutal, violent, horrific crime is beyond me. . . but that is your right. For some reason, I want to close this thread up with this: Are you aware of what a rape like the one you suggest took place would be like? It wouldn't be subtle coercion into sex like what happens in many "date rape" scenarios. In situations like Myung's, where a violent rape takes place, the woman is most usually horribly beaten until she submits to the man and allows him. . . uh, entry. . . for lack of a better term. It is vicious. You think this is forgivable in Myung's eyes because he is Zentraedi. Further, you think she would actually be capable of remaining in love with Guld (or at least sleeping with him) after enduring such a traumatic, horrific, brutal act at his hands. I don't know how you can do it. But, I think that sums up your view. So, I still think your initial conclusion is coloring your view of all the other aspects of the story. . . but I guess we're back to agreeing to disagree. Man oh man do we disagree. . . vehemently. . . H P.S. I'll work on my willpower and try not to post again.
  17. This is the first part where I think you're off your rocker. To even put these two scenarios in the same solar system of "forgive-ability" is so odd that it boggles the mind! Are you aware of what a rape like the one you suggest took place would be like? It wouldn't be subtle coercion into sex like what happens in many "date rape" scenarios. In situations like Myung's, where a violent rape takes place, the woman is most usually horribly beaten until she submits to the man and allows him. . . uh, entry. . . for lack of a better term. It is vicious. Really think about what you're saying. You're talking about Guld forcibly having sex, via vicious violence. And somehow you think that Myung would just as easily forgive this behavior as she would Guld for temporarily loosing his control, but stopping himself short of actually harming her physically. . . I just don't have anything other to say than. . . nothing. At this point, there's no reasoning with you. No, actually, it does show otherwise. You just want to believe there is more to it than what it shows. Further evidence and counter-arguments be damned. See above. Yeah. . . call me crazy, but I think it matters to a woman whether a man momentarily loses control and briefly assaults her. . . or brutally and viciously rapes her. Man, I must be insane! For the record, I have only watched the OVA (Japanese language, Subtitle 2), not the Movie Edition. So, if the Movie Edition contradicts what I'm about to say, my apologies Medical problem!?! Drugs!?! Where are you getting this from? This is where you really head off the deep end! At no point does anyone refer to Guld taking medication. Nor, actually, do they refer to any "medical problem." I know, because I just watched all four episodes at work (slow day). . . and paid very close attention to every damn line of dialogue looking for any reference to this, or any references to interaction between the three main characters after the "incident." But first, the "medical problem." I think this is what you are referring to: Doctor: "Analysis of Bowman's brain record revealed a suspicious Beta endorphin secretion. Somehow, he's been supressing the natural fighting instincts of his zentraedi blood. When that instinct manifest itself. . ." This is not a referene to Guld's use of medication/drugs, or a medical condition. It is a reference to his brain chemistry, and the fact that there is evidence that he has been supressing a murderous rage. All this signifies is that Guld has been repressing his urge to kill Isamu. There is no evidence that he has been needing to do this prior to Isamu's appearance. But, shortly after Isamu's arrival, they start showing Guld's hands twitching, etc. In fact, the very first sign of him repressing this violent impulse is while he's looking up Isamu's records on a terminal. Either way, I don't see why it matters a damn whether Millard was willing to let Guld continue to fly. I don't think he feels any fatherly concern for Guld or takes any pity on him because he is Zentraedi. He just realizes that Guld is a damn fine pilot. . . and his best chance at getting the '21 through trials. This point is moot. Now, let's be clear, I think the "zentraedi-card" can come into play a bit in Isamu and Myung forgiving him for the assualt. But this whole thing about a "medical problem" and "medication" making them forgive him anything, no matter how horrific, just doesn't wash. And using Millard (whose motivation and relationship to Guld is completely different) as an example is just silly. 1. In the "no rape" scenario, there is no need for Isamu to stop Guld. 2. Thus, the show does tell us. . . if you want to believe it. 3. By your logic, Isamu may actually have stopped Guld at any point prior to Guld actually raping her. Because, by your logic, anything could have happened after the "mirror scream." By your logic, the show doesn't tell us anything. Hence, My contention that Guld actually prepared and consumed a wonderfully tastey ham sandwich. Hey buddy, you might want to simmer down. You may notice a change in the tone of my post above. That's because I think this little comment of yours is both rude, and arrogant. I have been very careful to always address the substance of an argument before stating a judgement on it. I would expect the same courtesy from you. Care to tell me why my statement is uninformed!?! Wanna share with us any other rape scenes found in Macross? Didn't think so. This sounds to me like a guy who's losing the argument. . . and starting to lash out in frustration. Well, now that we've got that unpleasantness behind us. . . Let's go back to something both Roy and Gokurakumaru have alluded to: This is Roy's (edited a bit): I could be wrong, but this and other posts sorta obliquely and vaguely allude to Isamu, Myung (and even Guld) having contact with each other for a while after the assault "incident." However, there is actually no evidence that any of them ever saw each other again after the assault. . . until the events related in the show. The best evidence (such as it is) for them seeing each other prior to the show is this: Guld: "You knew the truth. . . what happened then. All of it." Isamu: "What about it?" (again, odd response if they're talking about a rape!) Guld: "You let me keep on calling you a traitor, a coward. . . and Myung. . . she knew it too. You both kept it from me. You both felt sorry--" Isamu: "About the school festival. . . I was the one who smashed your plane. . . Let's forget everything after that, okay?" Two points: 1. There are several points during the show where we see the main characters seemingly restrain themselves whenever Guld refers obliquely back to the "incident." And, Guld calls Isamu both a "traitor" and a "coward" that we actually see on the screen. Thus, no need for this to take place "in the past." Though, admittedly, I think he only calls Isamu a coward out of Isamu's earshot. Before I re-viewed the above-quoted scene, I wasn't sure whether they were consciously protecting Guld from the truth, or if their facial expressions were meant to convey confusion over just what the hell Guld was talking about. I thought that Perhap they believed Guld was referring to Isamu betraying Guld by "making a move" on Myung. But, in light of the quotes above, it seems that they may very well have been aware of how deep Guld's delusion went. . . 2. Again, this is a very friendly and cordial conversation to be having with a brutal rapist. And. . . let's take a look at Guld's "confession." Guld: "My God. It was me. It was all my fault. I must have blocked the memories out. . . made him the one responsible. . . instead of facing the real memories." This is an odd way to put it. "My fault?" A rape is never "your fault." You either "did it" or didn't. "Made him the one responsible" also doesn't sound right when we're talking about a rape. But, if we're talking about who is "at fault" and "responsible" for their friendship falling apart and the shattering of their lives. . . that fits just fine. Which brings us back to: "Why would Guld repress any memory other than that of a rape." Well, you've got Guld repressing several things. . . 1. The woman he loves choosing his best friend over him. 2. His assault on his best friend. 3. His assault (of a sexual nature) on the woman he loves 4. His knowledge of the monster underneath that was almost unleashed. Something only he is truly capable of knowing fully about. Thus, others can forgive him, but he can't forgive himself for what he knows he almost did. Well, he knows, until he flees from reality into his delusion. I've heard of people repressing memories of things that are less traumatic! Let's get one final thing clear: Myung is in love with Guld too. Not just Isamu. Something that, again, would be odd had Guld raped her. How do we know this other than Sharon saying bluntly (as Myung's subconscious): "I love Guld. But I love Isamu more." Well, why do you think Sharon summoned both of them to come rescue her at the concert hall during the fire? She was torn between them. Don't you think, if Guld had raped her, that decision might have been made a long time ago? And, finally, is this the way a woman looks at her rapist the very first time she seems him in seven years. . . most likely having not even seen him since the (alleged) rape? Sadly, the affectionate, melancholy eye-twinkle doesn't come through when it's unanimated. . . Best Regards, Hurin P.S. I know I've said this before. . . but I'm out. Civility seems to be breaking down. . . and I just can't imagine saying any more on this. I may type 90wpm. But even at that speed, this is taking up too much time.
  18. Actually, it does not makes sense for them to make as many, or more FPs than they did Valks. Not everyone who bought a 1/48 valk will be buying the FPs. And, for sure, not everyone who has several 1/48 valks will be buying FPs for each one. That being said, I don't know how many they made. . . but it would not make sense for them to do the FPs on a 1-to-1 ratio with the 1/48 valk production line. They'd be swimming in excess FPs. The only way I can see there being as FPs as valks is if they are producing some with a lot of future valk releases in mind. Just my 2 cents. H
  19. I have no idea what this means. But somehow it leaves me with the impression that someone named "Ryo" is running the show over there and wields incredible power. H
  20. Sadly, that was all from memory. No matter how hard I try to purge it. . . Robotech will always be with me. . . like a bad case of jock itch. H
  21. Welcome aboard the 1/48 Express to Bankruptcy! This will probably drive StealthLurker nuts. . . but I too am seriously considering dumping my whole Bandai collection. Possibly even my SuperOstrich (w/out FAST packs) and my GBP-1S armor. Those puppies would help pay for some more 1/48 goodness! But perhaps my childhood nostalgia will allow me to hang on to them. Best Regards, H
  22. A-one, and-a-two, and-a-three. . . To be in love! My hero! he must take me where no other can! Where we will find. . . a brand new world! A world with things we've never seen before! Where silver suns have golden moons! Each year has thirteen Junes. That must be for me. . . to be in love! Thank you. Thank you very much.
  23. Uh. . . bad news for the collectors? These have been out for only a year or two. The price increase has been negligable so far. If you're buying these for their investment value, I suggest you go to the stock market. Bad news for the 1J because it will be delayed? Why? It is entirely possible that Yamato is capable of putting out both at the same time. The reissues are already designed, sculpted, etc. All they needed to do was paint them. Who knows, maybe they have a new production line. Sorry if I sound bitter. I just hate unqualified assertions of fact when there is really nothing certain known. Either way, I think this re-release (if it pans out) bodes well for Yamato and the 1/48 line. Obviously, there is a large demand for them! Hmmmm, wasn't someone on the old boards saying that the 1/48s would bankrupt Yamato? H
  24. Crap. . . I hate this "collector's gene" I inherited from my dad. If wanted to get another 1A because I have modified my first one quite a bit (the nose gear gap fix). I figured it would be cool to have one in the box as "mint". . . especially since I might panel-line my current one and do other mods. But now, that they might be releasing an updated one, I'm bitter cuz I'd rather have the better-quality one out of the box. . . but the one that has been "fixed" can't be considered "mint." So, of course, now I'm thinking about buying 2-3 more! One of the originals to keep in the box. And two of the re-releases. Don't worry, I'll come to my senses before I do that. But I hate fighting the urge. No, I don't have the money to do it either. I mean, I do. But I should be spending it on other things. . . like paying off my credit card! Finally, is it possible that we're confusing "re-issue" of the 1A etc. with the release of the 1S Hikaru. Doubtful. . . but I'm just curious just how clear this newsletter is about what will be (re)released. Best Regards, H
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