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Here's hoping we get a new HM-R Macross announcement this month.

13 hours ago, Tochiro said:

There’s no calendar that I’m aware of, primarily because many events use different ticketing services and most will not sell tickets to people without a Japanese address or credit card. 

And it’s almost impossible to just walk in off the street as many dont have tickets available on the day, unfortunately. 

For any major events though, we mention them in they cast when announced and also tweet them, for what it’s worth. 

Interestingly, there’s no major, Macross-centric events coming up at all in the next few months -not that have been announced anyways. Presumably they’re giving the fans some time to recover after the craziness of the last two months.

Thanks for all the detailed information Tochiro! I'll be sure to keep a closer eye on the twitter feed and listening for upcoming events in future Podcasts.

I think I'm most interested in getting a chance to see DYRL in a theater one day. Very jealous of GiantRobo's 35mm screening sometime back.

Had a chance to finish up the Podcast tonight, and hearing about everyone's experiences from different sections of the arena, of the separate shows, and their favorite songs was great. Thanks for getting everyone together to share their thoughts.

Also, glad to hear that GiantRobo is coming around: Kaname's always been the best.

On 2/26/2018 at 8:25 PM, Tochiro said:

After months of anticipation, Walkure's 3rd concert "Walkure Won't Betray You", has finally happened! This episode we grab as many fans as possible to talk about it. The result was utter chaos - so it's just like being there!
http://www.decultureshock.com/speakerpodcast-ep-103-eventers-assemble/

About half way through the Podcast, and it sounds like the concerts were a blast: May'n, the floating/moving see-through stage, pen-lights galore!

When you have a moment, and if available/possible, what other upcoming Macross and/or Macross related events are currently scheduled that a fan should keep an eye out for?

Also, is anyone out there currently keeping a calendar of Macross-related events that they'd be willing to share? Thanks in advance!

^You guys are on a roll this month. Just finished listening to Episode 101 the other day and now this one's ready and waiting. Thanks so much for the time and effort put forth on all of these. Truly appreciated!!!

^Ditto. Thanks for sharing all of the photos from Wonder Festival. A lot of great items.

Although there was nothing indicating it would happen, I was really hoping there'd be an announcement this week for the next HMR Macross release. Oh well.

Here's hoping March holds some good things for us.

22 hours ago, Tochiro said:

This episode - the SpeakerPODcast Crew checks out a Macross exhibit located 500m above the ground! And has a not-so-successful experience recording there ^^;
Tune in to learn more!
http://www.decultureshock.com/speakerpodcast-ep-101-macross-blue-moon-show-case/

Thanks for the excellent photo gallery. Much appreciated!

^Sweet! Must be something else to see it in a theater.

8 minutes ago, Mazinger said:

Question is this episode of the podcast spoiler-iffic? I know, that sounds like a stoopid question, especially since we've all seen the series, but if there are big changes from the show, that might lead to big things, will they be spoiled in the cast?

Oh yeah, not just spoiler-iffic...but spoiler-tastic and spoiler-normous. Definitely avoid if you don't want to know everything in detail.

Looking back to early 2017: There doesn't appear to have been a Macross HMR announcement in February, although the Defender was announced in the middle of March. 

Hi-Metal R(espect) - P(atience) & W(aiting)

20 hours ago, Tochiro said:

I hope people like spoilers because we just dropped a 4 hour podcast dissecting Passionate Walkure :-)
http://www.decultureshock.com/speakerpodcast-ep-100-macross-delta-passionate-walkure-review/
 

Congratulations on the 100th Podcast! Listening now, but at 4 hours...it's going to take some time. Thanks in advance for the detailed review of Passionate Walkure!

So, no HMR release in February or March. We've got the VF-1A Super Valkyrie in April, and HMR is releasing the Techroid Blader in May...so next Macross release in June (or later)?

55 minutes ago, jenius said:

I'd love to wrap up my destroid collection this year.

Ditto! Bring on the Tomahawk!

8 minutes ago, jenius said:

Me preference for TV paint schemes shouldn't bum you out! I don't have enough room to keep everything... Right now the only true DYRL HMR release is Hikaru's strike 1S and his upcoming 1A... Not much of a purge.

Fair enough!

On 1/28/2018 at 8:34 AM, jenius said:

100% agree. The DYRL paint jobs bore me to death and I'll probably sell all my HMR DYRL toys off when the line is dead some day and I've taken a few required group shots... but I'll probably hold on to the Elint and SuperO. I sold off my Yammys to make room and I definitely regret it.

Reading this completely bummed me out. Maybe because it was your reviews of the HMR line that got me collecting.

Oh well, I'm happy with the HMRs I've picked up, and still looking forward to a few more.

6 hours ago, Tochiro said:

In our last episode for 2017, Mike joins us as we chillax and discuss recent Macross news, Uta Macross, and Mike and Adrian's Deltalk panel.
But why is Adrian having a sh#t attack?
Tune in to find out (at your own risk!).

http://www.decultureshock.com/speakerpodcast-ep-97-adrian-knerds-out/

 

An epic Podcast to close out 2017, clocking-in just under 3 hours!!! Looking forward to listening.

I don't know any of the details, but I'm hoping this Valkyrie Project doesn't affect the HM-R line (negatively that is). I'll be bummed if they drop HM-R for something else entirely.

Hikaru and Misa in the VT-1 eh? Hmmm...including a Hikaru and Minmay in flight suits would be a nice touch. Come on Bandai, you can do it!

30 minutes ago, Lolicon said:

EDIT: Hey, isn't there supposed to be a long antenna sticking out from the SAP??

This image indicates there should be one.

Thanks for the HLJ links guys! Something to look forward to in Spring 2018.

3 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

The Super VF-1A now has a page on Hobby Search, pre-orders start on 11/28 (tonight).

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10505301

I hope pre-order madness is a bit easier this time around so i can get it through HLJ.

Just like that. Sweet!

20 hours ago, yman1437 said:

when will the super VF-1A Hikaru go on preorder?

Excellent question!

In looking at past releases, it appears we found out about the VE-1 on August 24th, which then had a pre-sale a week later on September 1st. That one is scheduled for release in January 2018. Not sure if that was a standard announcement, pre-sale, and release schedule though.

As for the VF-1A, it looks like it was announced last week (21st or 22nd), so a pre-sale should be soon: not sure if that means sometime this week, next week, or the following. It's a safe bet that the pre-sale date will be shared here before it takes place though.

This is a truly great community when it comes to announcements and on-sale dates.

On 11/18/2017 at 1:02 AM, Tochiro said:

Episode 94 is up!

Richard, Jason and Mike report in from Super Dimension Convention 2017.

Miss the con (like me)? Well this is the next best thing to being there!
http://www.decultureshock.com/speakerpodcast-ep-94-super-dimension-convention-2017/

 

Still working my way through this episode, but wanted to share a link to the Deltalk panel with Adrian Lozano and Mike Aguirre. Well worth a watch. Thanks guys!

Macross DYRL Hikaru VF-1A with Super Parts: Right on! It wasn't at the top of my list, but it's definitely on the list. Looking forward to this one.

On 11/12/2017 at 12:34 AM, Tochiro said:

Thanks for that! Was in a rush trying to get the cast up and forgot to post about it. Again, thanks for the catch. Really appreciate it :-)

The next podcast will be coming in about weeks time.
In the meantime, I've posted our photo galleries from the recent Super Dimension Convention.
http://www.decultureshock.com/super-dimension-convention-2017/

Sure thing! Glad I could help.

Thanks for sharing those Super Dimension Convention pictures as well.

As always, looking forward to the next podcast.