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That's a preview of the Playstation game, isn't it?

Check out his other auctions, he has some magic beans for sale.

The guy misspelled "Apollo." These can't be real.

Probably because it's a pain in the ass to carry a ruler around with you.

Can I ask a question? How important is it that the connection between the Legioss and TLEAD is "anime accurate?" If the two planes are connected, you're not going to see the connection points.

Those are original animation model sheets.

I was told something different by Harmony Gold. When it comes to MOSPEADA, HG can license merchandise to be sold anywhere in the world but Japan. If someone wants to sell MOSPEADA merchandise in Japan, they have to get a license from Tatsunoko. For instance, when the Toynami Super-Poseable Alphas were sold in Japan, they were sold through Epoch, who procured the MOSPEADA license from Tatsunoko. I'm glad that they're making the blue/green/red ones, and it would be super-cool if they did the Dark Legioss (manned and unmanned) but I'm not holding my breath because those would require much more work to make "anime-accurate" toys of them. As it is, I'm expecting these to be pricey, but if it's worth it I don't mind. I like the proportions of the Legioss, it looks somewhat like the stylized poster art: http://cgi.ebay.com/Robotech-Alpha-Cylone-...1QQcmdZViewItem If you look at the curved lines of the Beta, too, it gives it a real chunky quality like it has in this line art: http://members.optusnet.com.au/~cyc01/images/tread-act.jpg

Lots of pics courtesy of Yaco: http://wildcats.pupui.jp/mt/archives/2007/02/cms.html No price or exact scale, but it's part of the Brave Gokin series, looks totally kanzen henkei, and it's scheduled for Summer 2007. Matt Alt saw it up close and says the Legioss is roughly the same size as the Toynami Masterpiece Alpha.

I guess we know what it is now. Yamato showed off a Bubblegum Crisis Moto-Slave at Wonderfest, in scale with the Garland and designed by the late Taku Sato: http://altjapan.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006...first_of_a.html http://altjapan.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006...in_peace_p.html They're also making a Bryger toy.

It's actually supposed to represent that this is (sort of) the 86th episode. I thought it was a hint that Vince was going to die (get "86'ed") but an HG employee corrected me on that. The "Sector 7-G" from Megazone 23 predates The Simpsons, and the reference in Robotech is to Megazone. I've never seen any confirmation from the Simpsons people that "7-G" was a Megazone reference, though. It could be coincidence. Does anyone have any info on this?

Yoran Peruzen was the founder of the Red Shoulders, so my guess is that the new series takes place before the VOTOMS TV series and deals with their adventures. I know someone who knows someone who knows someone who is working on the new series, and was told that the animators are repeatedly watching recent war movies like Saving Private Ryan to get the gritty feel of combat into their systems and into the new show. Keeping my hopes up.

It's incredibly clumsy with the l. I still pronounce it "tread" in conversation.

About Tread/Tlead, in the Imai files I have there is a reference to the mecha that names it "TLEAD - Transport Legioss Escort Armored Dreadnought." I don't know how "canon" you want to consider that since I've never seen that description in any of the MOSPEADA books, advertising, or packaging. YMMV.

Amazon lists the ADV MOSPEADA and Southern Cross DVD sets at 89.99 each, so the pricing you found sounds about right. Of course, on eBay, you should always be wary of buying bootlegs, and it's possible those Macross ones might be. The quality on these is very good, perhaps even better than the Japanese releases, I was told by a friend of mine who viewed both. ADV did a lot to expand and clean up the video presentation, and the liner notes in both are definitely worthwhile reads.

I've always felt very strongly that MOSPEADA was trying to follow in Macross' footsteps with some of the mecha design. In addition to the three-mode Legioss, there were also these non-transforming Destroid-like mecha in the works: http://www.artemisgames.com/robotech/new.i.../mospeada-1.gif

Just letting you guys know that CPM's VOTOMS license expired last August, so whatever VOTOMS product you see out there is it. There will be no more pressings from them.

As the author of the article and a regular contributor to the magazine, I would appreciate it if nobody posted scans of the magazine. I'm sure that Super7 would appreciate it, too. If you'd like to see what is in the magazine, please buy it. Thank you.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I haven't been to their new store, hopefully I will make it there again one day (drunk or sober).

Yes, a long time ago.

Preview page for the magazine is up: http://super7store.com/magazine/current_issue.php

Super7 Magazine issue #15 features an article about MOSPEADA and Southern Cross toys. The article includes six pieces of previously unpublished pre-production artwork from these shows, and a bit of new insight into their development. The issue just came out last week and is finding its way to retailers like Barnes and Noble and Borders, but you can order it through Super7's site now: http://super7store.com/store/detail.php?item_id=9003 If you'd like a taste of what the artwork is like, check out Captain JLS' blog here: http://sdf5x.blogspot.com/2007/01/exclusiv...sign-image.html Issue #14, which features the Macross toy article, is also still available: http://super7store.com/store/detail.php?item_id=7956 Please spread the word. Thanks!

I think theyre good. They rotate well. Theyre pretty solid.

Yesterday I handled an unpainted production sample of this toy, and I will testify that it definitely deserves the moniker "toy," not only because it will come completely pre-assembled, but because it totally carries the spirit of the old Takatoku toys. The legs and main body are big heavy hunks of diecast, and aside from vinyl conning towers on the ARMD platforms and the head, everything else is nicely detailed styrene. The joints were nice and tight, but as with any other transforming toy, you will want to be careful and read the instructions. Im not enough of a Macross fan to tell you whether or not its worth the price theyre asking, but I dont think this is going to be a very high-run item. If youre a Macross maniac, you like the design, and you pass on it, you will probably kick yourself later.

Just a heads-up that Super7 #14 will feature an interview with Haruhiko Mikimoto by Egan Loo, plus an article on Macross toys and their Robotech counterparts written by yours truly. The magazine will be available by the end of the week through Super7's web site - http://super7magazine.com/ - and at finer retailers everywhere. Looking ahead, issue #15 will feature an article on MOSPEADA and Southern Cross, including a special treat for fans of these shows that you won't want to miss. For now, here's the info on issue #14: SUPER7 ISSUE 14: KAWS DISSECTED Issue 14 of Super7 is our hottest issue yet, bringing you the best in toys, art and design! With a massive cover feature on graffiti, gallery and toy artist, Kaws, plus six jam-packed features, news, columns, music, and more, you can’t afford to miss this issue of Super7. Now with more pages and a fresh new cover style. Cover Story - KAWS has risen to legendary status in the past few years among street kids and the art elite. Beginning as a graffiti artist who manipulated major advertisements in NYC, Kaws has parlayed his misfit approach into a multi-platform attack encompassing fashion design, gallery installations and vinyl toys. Get the story from the man himself in our in-depth interview focusing on his influential toy works. Features - Japanese punk band BALZAC is back with a new US album and an army of toys--hear all about it from Balzac front man and toy designer Hirosuke Nishiyama! The world’s first giant robot, TETSUJIN 28, gets a live-action DVD release. Super7 sounds off on this lavish 2004 production bursting with CGI robot battles. Change is healthy, especially for robots. Discover why in our inside look at the classic toys based on the Japanese ‘80s cartoon MACROSS. Plus, a featurette and interview with Macross designer, Haruhiko Mikimoto! What happens when a giant bug from Atlantis named MEGALON picks a fight with Godzilla? Well, he gets his butt kicked and a gaggle of great toys made in his likeness. Every Megalon toy that was ever made appears in this feature. Nerd core at its finest. Bang your head! NAKAJIMA NODDING TOYS are the greatest gimmick vinyls to come out of Japan and we give you the complete breakdown and collectors checklist. See. We do love you. Columns - Creator of the Kubrick, Oka Narue, talks twelve-inch figures. Vinyl savant and Japanese punk star, Take-poo, gets misty-eyed over metal monsters. Super7 owner and creator Brian Flynn gets nostalgic over the early days of Japanese toy collecting. And, Hiddy Kinoshita, owner of the Secret Base boutique in Harujuku, explores his crazy collecting habits in print! News - Scoops on the hottest toys from Japan—from Secret Base and Cereal Kubricks, to below-the-radar boutique toys and the newest Godzilla sculpts. Consider this your personal guide to your next vinyl fix. Fashion - Witness the world according to Mike Giant—this hot graffiti, tattoo and fine artist has shown in Paris and Tokyo but he still stays true to his roots. We talk about the fashion company he co-owns, Rebel8, spirituality, street style and more. Plus, explore your inner geek and still look good with 13 eye-popping fashions from Vans, Rebel8, Secret Base, Shocker, Super7, S.T.A.F and more. Music - Rap mastermind Aesop Rock and artist extraordinaire Jeremy Fish recently made one brilliantly crazed children’s record and storybook. Find out about the collab in our exclusive interview with these two talented gentlemen. DVD - Get campy with film expert August Ragone’s review of 1977’s War in Space. Then, ever see a Japanese girl take down an army of terrorists with a yo-yo? No? Then you may want to check out our review of Sukeban-Deka. Book - The latest and greatest from Shepherd Fairey, Space 1026 in Philadelphia and the subtle comic genius of Seth!

I posted a few of them on Toybox DX a while back:http://toyboxst.inwards.com/phorum/read.php?5,137684,137684