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For those of you that don't follow Tochiro elsewhere, Episode 93 of the Speaker Podcast is available for your listening pleasure. This episode covers Yamato 2202 Chapter 3: Pure Love. http://www.decultureshock.com/speakerpodcast-ep-93-yamato-2202-ch-3-pure-love/

A great conversation with Tim Eldred of CosmoDNA about the new chapter of Yamato. Thanks guys!

45 minutes ago, jenius said:

There's a big show next month where we're expecting lots of Macross news.

Right on! Thanks for cheering me up Jenius.

Just looking back, but it appears August 24th was the day the VE-1 Elint Seeker was announced.

Coming up on three months without any new Hi-Metal release announcements.

On 11/1/2017 at 5:51 PM, FullMetal-Guitarist said:

 

Hey bud, I rarely log on to this forum anymore, but I just wanted to say thanks for stopping by. If you're who I think you are, it was a pleasure chatting. The Pachinko machine (and I) will return next year! Thanks for stopping by. 

 

(Mike aka @MikeInRedlands on Twittter) 

Thanks Mike! I think I am who you are thinking of...I think.

Really enjoying my new book and the mini Queadlunn Rau I picked up.

Thanks again! 

Truly enjoyed The Super Dimension Convention. Seeing so many Macross items in one place was really something else.

I circled the vendor hall a number of times, and each trip I spotted something I'd missed on an earlier tour: books, model kits, toys, posters, etc. Just so many items.

The work from the artists in the vendor hall was also incredibly impressive. Quite a lot of talent on display.

The Macross Pachinko machine that Adrian and Mike had set up at their table was very cool as well. Two genuinely friendly guys who raffled off a number of things at the end of the day. Thanks for being so generous with your time, and it was great talking with both of you!

Spent a lot of time checking out the items in the Museum & Gaming room too. So many great things to look over.

Getting to see Mari Ijima perform was definitely a highlight, and the Idol Contest and Walkure mini-concert were also a lot of fun.

Glad I was able to attend this year, and thanks to everyone who helped make the convention happen.

1 hour ago, Operator7G said:

There will also be lots of things to do there!!

http://superdimensioncon.wixsite.com/deculture/activities

Hoping to get down there. Thanks again!

3 hours ago, Tochiro said:

This episode - we report live from the site of the Macross Delta movie announcement (and bump into a certain SNN reporter in the process), see DYRL at the cinema, and discuss the announcement of Juushinki Pandora.

http://www.decultureshock.com/speakerpodcast-ep-92-passionate-walkure/

 

Just finished listening. Adrian's comments about seeing Macross in 35mm were great. Never realized I was missing out, and hopefully I get that chance to see it in 35mm one day. Thanks for the PodCast everyone!

Is there a schedule for the events, concerts, etc.? Thanks in advance!

*Edit: There's a schedule of events now up for those interested: http://superdimensioncon.wixsite.com/deculture/events

6 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Got another HMR Monster.

Man, sometimes I'm embarrassed checking in here with my meager collection.

VF-1J Armored Valkyrie

VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Hikaru)

Regult

VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Roy)

Glaug

VF-1J Valkyrie (Hikaru)

VF-1J Super Valkyrie (Max)

Still on the fence about the Elint Seeker too, but the fact that I'm thinking about it means I should just go ahead and place an order.

Wishlist for 2018 and beyond: Tomahawk, Super Ostrich, Queadluun-Rau, VF-1A (Max), VF-1A Supers (Hikaru, Max & Kakizaki).

On 10/5/2017 at 9:16 AM, Tochiro said:

This episode of the SpeakerPODcast - we report back from JUNNA's first solo gig, meet anison legend MiQ, talk some Megazone 23, debate the merits of Mylene's new voice actress in Uta Macross, look at some new toys, show Tomonori Kogawa some Southern Cross rain boots, and catch an exclusive theatrical screening of 1989's GUNHED. How does it hold up?

Tune in to find out :-)

http://www.decultureshock.com/speakerpodcast-ep-91-gotta-have-a-party-gunhed/

 

Epic PODcast! A lot of great coverage and information. Thanks for all the time and effort put in.

Thanks too for commenting on the current Tatsunoko & Harmony Gold situation (2:13:40 for those interested).

4 hours ago, ScrambledValkyrie said:

I'm noticing on the Tamashii website that there's a reissue Dougram for the HMR line coming in February. Does anyone else think that this means no new Macross in HMR for that month, meaning likely no new PO until later in October?

Thanks for pointing this out. My bet would be no Macross HMR release for February 2018. Interesting that there's going to be a re-release of the Dougram though.

2 hours ago, Tochiro said:

This episode - it's only been 24 hours, but this is the podcast that couldn't wait. We report in on an event 35 years in the making - the Superdimensional orchestra.

http://www.decultureshock.com/speakerpodcast-ep-90-superdimensional-orchestra/

 

About half-way through the podcast at the moment, but had to stop to say thanks for the thoroughly detailed review of the event. Very much appreciated!

49 minutes ago, Shawn said:

Some very special guests...so who went? Have to see if Gwyn or team were able to go...need a report!

https://twitter.com/hashtag/超時空管弦楽

 

Pretty sure Gwyn was there.

Those playing cards are indeed very cool. Hopefully there's another opportunity to order a set.

So what's going up for pre-order next: Tomahawk, Super Ostrich, or something else entirely?

It's been too long since I've picked up a new HMR and I feel like I'm missing out on all the fun.

The VE-1 looks great. I've been holding out for the Tomahawk or the VT-1, but not sure I can pass on this one. Decisions, decisions.

15 minutes ago, sh9000 said:

I would love it if they could squeeze in the release of the Tomahawk or another SDFM or DYRL item in October.

Can't wait for HMR Macross Series 4.

Yes to all of the above!

4 minutes ago, sh9000 said:

Might as well make it a summary of HMR Macross items and include the VF-1S Messer and VF-2SS since the list already has DYRL items.

I thought about including those, but I'm only it for the SDF and DYRL releases. I'll update my header. Thanks!!!

1 minute ago, ScrambledValkyrie said:

I'm just wishing there had been a Tomahawk this year to keep the incoming Defender company...

Same here. Excluding the Missile Effects Set and the upcoming Regult Missile 2-Pack, there will only be 3 Hi-Metal R SDF Macross releases this year: Millia, Spartan, and the Defender. Quite a drop compared to those in 2016.

Just an up-to-date summary of the Hi-Metal R SDF & DYRL Macross items thus far:

2015

September: VF-1J Armored Valkyrie

November: VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Hikaru)

2016

February: Regult

April: VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Fokker)

May: Glaug

July: Monster

September: VF-1A Valkyrie (Brownie)

October: VF-1J Valkyrie (Hikaru)

November: VF-1J Super Valkyrie (Max)

2017

March: VF-1J Super Valkyrie (Millia)

April: Super Valkyrie Missile Effect Set

May: MBR-07 MKII Destroid Spartan

August: ADR-04 MKX Detroid Defender

December: Regult Missile Type Set

Here's hoping 2018 has some good things in store for us all.

The product listing is now up on Tamashii's website as well: http://tamashii.jp/item/12256/?wovn=en

Strange that they don't appear to be listed on the Tamashii Hi-Metal R products page yet.

Maybe one more Hi-Metal R announcement for 2017 with a December release (hopefully one from DYRL or SDF Macross)? Come on Tomahawk!

2 hours ago, derex3592 said:

I would TOTALLY bite on two that color blue Spartans!!! 

Strange how color can affect something. I skipped the Spartan release, but would totally have bought a blue one.

6 hours ago, ScrambledValkyrie said:

Yeah, I'm wondering what the delay is as well. I'm hoping the final color leans more towards gray than purple, but based on the photos, it still looks good enough for me. I'm ready to order!

Maybe they're saving the best for last? Don't they know I badly I want to throw money at them though?

Wow! So much for thinking there'd be no announcement this month, and that the next one would be a Destroid.

Hi-Metal R: Expect the Unexpected.

23 minutes ago, ScrambledValkyrie said:

So, is anyone else wondering when the Tomahawk announcement will be?

Given the tease earlier this year, I was thinking it might be next after Defender. I'm also hoping it's soon enough to be released in time to ship with my Defender that will be sitting in HLJ's PW until late October.

It feels like we've already passed an announcement for April at this point, as they usually happen around the 20th of each month. So I'm guessing a May announcement.

And, based on the recent interview with Julian Oreska, I think it's going to be the Phalanx or the Tomahawk.