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I'd like to know if it'll have the markings Tampo? printed or if we'll get the same crappy old yamato stickers. Chris

Yeah, there are definately questions that have not been answered yet, like you said they are still forthcomming. I'd definately recommend the Mini series. If you like the show you should like the mini. Lots of great backstory, plus Battlestar just isn't complete without it. I believe the Mini will be included as one of the extras in the upcoming US version season 1 dvd set in September, so if you want season 1 you'll aslo be able to get the mini too Chris

Not ultra specifically that I know of, you can try www.galactica.tv I frequent there myself and use thier forums. But to help you out a little. My understanding of it is this: A couple thousand years ago Mankind "allegedly" originated from the planet Kobol where they lived with thier Gods and for some reason was either forced to leave or chose to leave it. Humanity then founded the 12 colonies and according to legend formed a 13th colony far far away called Earth. At some point the 12 colonies created the cylons to make life "easier" for them. The cylons gained sentience and revolted. A war between the Cylons and Humans broke out...not sure how long the war lasted but an armistace (spelling) was declared and the Cylons left to find thier own world. During the war technology was apparently similar to the Original series but the old series is NOT A PREQUEL and the New series is NOT a SEQUEL....Battlestars looked like the old battlestars(they were created during the war), Baseships looked like the old ones, same with Raiders and Vipers. Toward the end of the war the Viper MK II (the white Viper in the show) was introduced and replaced the old style Viper which in many circles is now called the Viper MKI. The War ended 40 years before the events in the miniseries and no one has seen or heard from the Cylons until the attack that occured in the miniseries. Technology continued to advance so Battlestars and Vipers evolved. The Blue Vipers are MK VII's. The Galactica is the last Original battlestar (there were 12 originally made) and was being decommisioned and converted into a museum when the sneak attack occured in the mini. That's why she has the Old MK II Vipers. It's assumed that During the 40 year hiatus from the Cylons that Galactica went through many refits and is why she looks different now then from the Original series. It is unknown if all of this is happening in the past, present, or future to Earths timeline. Hope that helps Chris

I dunno if I buy that. Seems there is a rather large movement to the "Braveheart Ending", where in the end the good guys get fuct, and things really don't change. The "not every ending is a happy one"' has gone too far... we need to feel good sometimes. I live enough reality every day, I don't need to be beaten over the head with some dark version of it in every movie and TV show I watch. 316862[/snapback] TOTALLY AGREE with you there Duke. I remember before Braveheart I always thought how old and tiring the hole happy ending thing was. Then Braveheart came out and I was wowed by it. Now I'm on the other side of it thinking it's getting old and that sometimes I'd like to see things work out well. Hollywood goes from one extreme to the other I guess. Love the show, with all its dark grittieness, but I'd also like to see somethings go the colonials way once and a while.....that's not "preordained" be the cylons ala the Hand of God episode. Chris

Don't Forget Kat. You may be thinking of her. She was the other main trainee with Chuckles and Hotdog. Racetrack is just some other ECO Raptor crewman. Chris

LOL!!! Chris

Well he is Lying about the cylon detector results. Lets face it that ended up getting Adama shot! Chris

Possibly, but take Batman Begins, it has alot of Kiddie crap toys and merchandising that has NOTHING to do with the movie, which to me was pretty dark. Chris

You are correct, the VF-0's hands do not retract into the forearms. Graham 314996[/snapback] then where do they go in fighter mode? 315091[/snapback] I don't know if you have the hasegawas model or not but the hands look like they just make fists and are between the arms and the Backpack....The "plates" with the yellow stripes on them that cover the area between the arm and the back-pack is actually the back off the hands. Chris

Graham, where did you get that picture of the Fast Pack VF-0A? I was planning on buying another 0 to paint like that but if hasegawa is gonna produce a kit like that I may just wait. Chris

Gotta say though, I was really impressed at how well the show looked in High Def!! I noticed things in the special effects that I haven't seen before and I've watched all the episodes several times before!! An example would be in "33" just after the Scene when Helo is captured and they Show the Galactica Fireing off a few shots just before she Jumps, you can see the Bow Turrets swivel and retract! Probably old news but I never noticed it before because of crappy picture quality. Chris

Got mine yesterday also. The Episodes are as seen in the US except for opening credits. The Scenes that were edited out of the Sky one broadcasts are back in the episodes. The other extra scenes are pretty cool.....glad they cut Boxy though . The Serenity disc is pretty cool....it's kinda a fan service disk. No trailer or anything but it does have unseen footage on it and mainly has Cast and Crew interviews talking about thier love of Firefly but never REALLY goes in depth into the movies plot. It is still very cool though. I'll still get the US release for the Commentaries and to be a stupid completest sucker!!!! Chris

I was wondering what the difference was in those. I can see the difference between the regular Mave Yuki and the Ram Jet one but that "S" one had me confused!! I've been putting off getting these because I've been waiting for the Sylphid and the Fand 2 for about 2 years now because HLJ shipping is so expensive now I didn't want to do two separate orders!! I might have to break down and get the Mave and a FRX. Chris

I totally agree about the HUMVEE. They could of at least used something a little more generic and not so "LOOK AT ME I'M A HUMVEE!!" Chris

I saw a picture of the prototype somewhere here before, of it. Or maybe in one of WM Chengs build up threads....either way I did see a picture of it, although it was the only time. If you can make one, I'd be interested in one too. Chris

I guess I missed it if it was stated, but is there a potential release date for this yet? Chris

I'd like to know this also. Plus what the hell is taking them so long to release the FFR-31 Sylphid? I love that design. It's my favorite! Chris

Spoilers for episode 2 Just want to make sure you understand that Starbuck and Helo are not on the same planet as the chief and his group. Chris

Here Here!! Chris

WOW Cobywan! she's beautiful!!! Cann't wait to here how to get one!! Chris

The MK VII ROCKS!!!!! Great episode!!!! what a fantastic start. About the crash on Galactica, since it's been stated already.....I think that Flight Pod isn't in use already anyway and maybe DC parties where needed elsewhere for more pressing matters. After all Apollo reported no fires or venting of air. But yes they should check out the crash soon. Chris

I agree about the price issue...I have both, but the MK II is slightly larger and more robust. Chris

That's it!!! Particularly how it ends! Chris

The MK VII is on the way, they are still working on it. I really love the MK VII, I hope it gets more screen time this season They have updated the CGI models and gave it more detail so maybe we'll se more of them! The MK II does kick butt though too!!! Chris

Totally Agree Chris