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Confession time: the VF-1J is the first of my HMRs that I've transformed to jet mode, with multiple references to the www.anymoon.com videos (thanks for those jenius - absolutely invaluable).

It was nerve-wracking moving some of the stiff parts, but I got through it.

I'm still amazed at the level of detail they've been able to include in the HMRs, despite being so small.

Now I regret not grabbing one of Max's during the pre-order. Hopefully the price doesn't shoot up too much once it's actually released.

HLJ for the win: VF-1J arrived today!

Sorry to keep everyone waiting!

Let's go!

http://www.macrossworld.com/speakerpodcast-ep-69-macrossΔ-ep-26-spoilercast/

Congratulations on making it through the entire Delta series Gertalk Gang!

Thanks for the detailed reviews, analysis, and all around fun. The discussions definitely helped put the Delta series in perspective with Macross as a whole.

Looking forward to future Podcasts, and all the best to each of you.

Seeing that VF-1A makes me excited for a possible Max Variant in the future. Destroids first though!

Yeah, I'm pretty surprised they haven't double-dipped on the DYRL VF-1A toys yet. I really think they should consider gift-sets for those... Like maybe you get a DYRL VF-1A Kakizaki + DYRL N-GER and a TV VF-1A Kakizaki + TV N-GER. Do the same thing with DYRL VF-1A M. Jenius + Defender, and TV VF-1A M. Jenius + Phalanx. Maybe that's just because I'm buying them all anyway though...

That would be an intriguing option, perhaps creating even a bit more interest...if that's even necessary at this point?

I do hope the series stays relevant though, enough to provoke them to re-issue those from the original Hi-Metal line.

Decided to skip the Max and Milia VF-1J Super Valkyries, which I may end up regretting.

Fingers still crossed for these in the future:

DYRL

Variant VF-1A Super Valkyrie "Hikaru"

Variant VF-1A Super Valkyrie "Max"

Variant VF-1A Super Valkyrie "Kakizaki"

SDF Macross

VF-1A Valkyrie "Max"

Tomahawk

Regult Tactical Scout

Queadluun-Rau

The show definitely went off the rails a number of episodes back, but with 22 and 23 it feels like it's getting back on track towards...something.

Try Goo Gone.

I will definitely check this stuff out. Thanks!

I think my primary concern, other than knowing the residue is there, is damaging the box.

Thanks again though!

Okay, looking for suggestions on the best way to remove residual tape adhesive from the exterior packaging (box) of one of these HMRs.

One side came off nice and clean, but the other side left a tacky/piled film of goo.

I tried using another piece of tape (scotch), laying it down over the residue, and then slowly removing it, however the goo remains.

Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.

It was in 2010... February 11th, at some point prior to 1100 hours Macross standard time.

Right on! Thanks for that!

Huh, interesting. It's really too bad we were all killed in 2009.

Ah, I'm ashamed to admit it took me a while to grasp what you meant: the Zentradi bombardment of Earth in episode 27.

Any idea what day in 2009 that took place?

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Today, July 7, 2016, marks the date of the final message received from the SDF-2 Megaroad-1.

Although the message may not be official Macross canon, I thought commemorating the date in this manner would be fun.

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Taken from Wikipedia, regarding "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?" Playstation game:

There was a mail-in gift only for the first releases of the PlayStation version of the video game that offered one "what-if?" scenario. The gift was a music-playing card in the design of the crucial Protoculture music plate that Misa Hayase found in the movie. On this card was the purported last message from Lynn Minmay aboard the SDF-2 Megaroad-01 colonization ship before it disappeared, according to the official Macross continuity.

The new audio dialogue was recorded for the video game by singer/songwriter Mari Iijima, who played Minmay in both the Macross animated TV series and the movie adaptation. The message said that the ship was about to investigate a black hole at the center of the galaxy. However, given that this story comes from a not-for-sale extra for a game based on what is considered a "historical" dramatization within Macross, it is not the final word on Hikaru, Misa and Minmay fates according to series creator Shoji Kawamori.

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Macross World member Sketchley has provided a translation of the message from the above mentioned card here: http://monkeybacon.mywebcommunity.org/OTother/MinmeiLastMessage.php

Also, why was he so surprised, as if it was his first time ever seeing such a thing, at the destruction from the NUNS blowing up the Ragan Protoculture ruins when a dimensional weapon was used with bigger consequences on his own planet during his revolution?

I've been wondering about this too. Granted, I'm relying solely on the translations from GoGoAnime (so I don't know how accurate the dialogue is), but it was my understanding the dimensional weapon was used on Windermere following 7 years of war and that's what ultimately brought about a cease fire. I think we can all agree that who/what actually caused that explosion on Windermere is still an unknown though.

As for Gramia's comment regarding the destruction of the ruins on Ragna, I interpreted it as him being taken aback at the NUNs seeming over-reaction to the situation, which resulted in what appears to be significant loses on both sides (of military and civilians).

I do agree that it appears someone is orchestrating things behind the scenes.

The only disadvantage I see with the color coded fast packs is not being able to use them on other valks (Hikaru's VF-1J, The Cannon Fodder VF-1A, etc.). I mean, of course they can be used with other valks, but I think they'd look even more out of place because of the colors.

The "standard" solid gray/blue would have ultimately been a better option. That being said, I don't mind the white lower/rear leg section. I kind of like it in fact.

I also wish Tamashii would release a calendar of what's coming next year...just so we can be prepared.

Had there not been a bomb, is there any indication that the giant Protoculture structure would have appeared once the Sigur Valens approached? Or once Heinz started singing?

Has this Protoculture structure made an appearance in other Macross series? (I'm only familiar with SDFM & DYRL, and it doesn't look familar).

Any idea who/what "Rudanjal Rom Mayan" is?

The Sigur Valens begins to transform then dock with the Protoculture structure as Heinz starts singing. Did Heinz's song initiate the transformation? Did the King & Co. know the Sigur Valens had another mode? I know there was speculation in the Gertalk Podcast and in the MW Forums that it could transform, but it just seems convenient that this specific structure on Ragna is ready to receive the Sigur Valens.

I realize the connection between each Macross series is very loose, but it was my understanding that the SDF-1's transformation was needed to make an adjustment due to the missing fold drives at the time. I also recall the Zentradi being surprised and perplexed when it transformed, which suggests large transforming battle stations were not something they were familiar with. I know later Macross series make use of transforming ships (Megaroads, etc.), but is the Sigur Valens the first transforming Protoculture ship in Macross canon?

Thanks in advance for any responses!

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We are down a man this week, but regardless, the show must go on!

http://www.macrossworld.com/speakerpodcast-ep-55-macrossΔ-ep-13-spoilercast/

Another thoroughly detailed Gertalk for this week's episode of Delta. Congrats on keeping up with the series! Half-way there!

If all you see is pricing and date for Max , then it's a good indication that Milia will not be releasing at the same time .

I wouldn't be surprised if Milia is a web exclusive and comes with a display stand .

Very good to know. Thanks for that!

Is there any indication that both Max and Milia will be released at the same time? I'm only asking as the majority of the images are of Max's VF-1J.

Perhaps Milia's will be a later release?

Aerial Knight side story manga. Keith was already estranged from his parents at 10 years old. Giving up the prince title as to not have a succession trouble with the just born half brother. Heinz's mother gave birth to him when she already has face lines meaning she was nearing the end of her life.

Right on! Thanks for the additional info. Very good to know.

And Ive been wondering, where is Keith's and Heinz's mothers? Maybe they were both lost to the hole and thats really whats got Gramia so pissed and vengeful?

I've been wondering about them as well. Was one of them a Wind Singer? And was that person involved in whatever caused the crater on Windermere?

I've read a few comments such as RedWolf's below, indicating they're out of the picture, but...

Both mothers died naturally before the war due to Windermerean lifespan.

Has this been stated in any of the episodes, in one of the comics, or an article about the series or characters? Just looking for a reference if there is one. Thanks!

You're missing my point and what you're saying here agrees with me. My point was "It's not important for the show to tell us exactly how it happened". Retrieving the valk is easy given what we know about the world's technology and the details don't matter to the story they're trying to tell.

I believe what Azrael and I are criticizing is the lack of showing us how things have been happening. This includes not letting viewers see the conflicts between Delta and the Aerial Knights play out as well as providing details such as how Messer's Valkyrie appears to have remained intact following his death (to name two things).

That fact that we've been left to infer what happens in a numbers of episodes so far is actually important (at least to Azrael and me).

But what happened to Messer's VF is easily inferred from the AI-anti-crash or remote control we've seen. And it's just not important.

Au contraire, I believe discussing how the story gets from point A to point C (leaving point B up for speculation) is part of what makes this community most interesting. Categorically dismissing it as "just not important" is disappointing, to say the least.

See, this is why I'm getting annoyed with this method of storytelling. The could have showed someone from Delta move in to catch him, the AI taking control to level off the plane, or something. But no, we cut straight to the aftermath.

^This!