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The other problem is that HG has been known to be less than truthful. Nobody here believes them, even if we hear it from them directly. Now why would they lie about whether or not their name is on a book? Despite all your guy's pessimism, it's pretty damn believable that they are putting their name on Trash. Why would they lie about the metal content of their MPCs? Why would they lie about exactly what rights they hold? Why would they lie about anything they lie about? Simple. The same reason most people lie, because it suits them and their goals. I'm not saying that their definitely BSing people about this, but they don't exactly have the best track record. Them being full of $hite is just as believable as them putting their name on Trash. (that is funny. ) In the interest of being accurate: Toynami are the ones who lied about metal content, and they came through on the subsequent releases of the MPC. And, there's no definitive evidence that HG has lied about their rights. Besides, since when is having an opinion one way or another about their rights a lie? BW doesn't have the copyright to SDF Macross, was it a lie when they said to the court that they did? Actually... no, since in court they were making their case. They presented arguments that support their point of view. How the ruling came out has nothing to do whether they "lied" or not is irrelevant at that point in time. As for HG, whether they've "lied" or not is at best boarderline. What is true, is that they've certianly embelished the "truth"(at least from their point of view) by quite a bit.

Well, at least this way they can't use the "No one was minding the store" excuse.

Because HG DOESN'T own the entire macross series itself (again, this is the core of the whole debate in the first place, but I digress), but what Tatsunoko owns, which is "The right to sell the show overseas, and the general right to exploit merchandise." - according to the now infamous memo, which most of us here tend to agree that this is what was said. Now the most recent ruling gave Tatsunoko ownership of the animation for SDF Macross, and the line art still recides with Big West/Studio Nue. So, why would HG "own" the rest of Macross, when it has been quite clear that the only thing they bought (via TP) was the rights to the animation. That being said, if HG want's to bring the other series over, they'd have to get in line with everyone else, and bid/buy them from BW. On the topic of Mac7 Trash. All HG said is that they were "cooperating" with it's release. Now, this is VERY ambigous, as it could very well mean that they are licensing it to Tpop. On the other hand, it could also mean that they're not doing anything to stop it; wether they have grounds to do so or not.

I see...... [Johnny Carson cap] an out of court settlement in the near future. [/Johnny Carson cap] This is what I see WW doing. Trying to make a small stink, and pick up a big payout.

Just add to point 3. Toyfare reported on the 1/48 VF-1S under their occasional column of "Import Report". Which is exactly what the Yamato 1/48 VF-1S is; an import toy. Therefore, HG has no reason (or cause) to stop them. It's just an article about what's "cool" outside the boarders.

I know it's a little off on a tangent here, but that's EXACTLY what many brand-name drug companies do to prevent cheaper Generic equivalent drugs from hitting the market. If you want to know more details, PM me, and I'll give you a crash course.

Well, I'm sure we would pay much less for each part of our collection sometimes Just thing: This weekend at Wallmart!!! Tomatoe and spinach 20% off ! All Soul of Chogokin products 2x1! Yamato VT-1 & VE-1 40% off . Just $45 each! Pepsi 1 lt 3x2! Corona beer six pack $3.50! [mmmm... beer....] Obviously you've never seen a reciept from Costco/Price Club .

While I love my lone 1/48 (VF-1S), I still think the 1/60 is still the overall better toy. It's got more weight (more diecast will do that), giving it a much more sturdy feel, and I felt the proportions were overall better. That's not to say the 1/48 isn't a good toy. It's probably one of the best ones out there, but to me it just seems a little more fragile.... or maybe it's because I paid so much more for it then the 1/60 line that makes me think that way .

It seems the new trend in animation is following the video game industry, in using cel shaded graphics. I have no real opinion on this, as it does look nice, but takes a little bit of getting used to. It also seems to follow the movie continuity as well. Overall, it's not bad, but the jury is still out on this one.

The story to Nadia is also very reminiscent of another Miazaki film; namely Laputa. But all your points are on the money. Personally, I believe it's more of an homage, then plagiarism. You must also remember the Japanese view this. What we call rip-offs, or plagiarism, they may see it as flattery (remember the term "Imitation is the highest form of flattery). Which is also why a lot of people in Japan never cried foul about that Disney movie Atlantis.

I just need a replacement canopy. Canopy, #C-1, 1/60, VF-1D Hope this is helpful, and thanks for even trying to do this in advance.

How about the GPS (or whatever it's called) armor? Is Yamato making, or planning to make the 1/60 scale of that?

On a slightly more serious note. The only stupid question in the world, is the one that's not asked.

That's exactly what happened to mine. I managed to fix it a bit by gluing it together, and cutting the tabs off. It doesn't lock on, but at least it's there.