Jasonc

I'd like to believe that, but we're talking about a valkyrie that 1)Isn't well known amongst general fans 2)Isn't even the FB2012 version and not the "hero valk" and 3) Is already on some weird exclusive preorder for Japan residents only deal. I hope it is readily available, and I'm just wrong, but we'll see.

With that, I could afford 3 of them. I have a feeling they're going to be a little more. I'm more concerned with the ease of getting thm. If HLJ has them, we should be alright, but I have a feeling that these are going to be a bit more difficult to get.

Is there any updates on the price of this thing? I thought they were going to announce a price at Wonderfest, and hasn't that come and gone already?

Looks great. I'll probably get all these parts. For Frontier, the cannon is on the back of the missile compartments, am I correct? I can't remember now, but if that's the case, I'll be getting that as well, if you are making the base for it. Can't wait till these are ready for purchase. Awesome work.

Awesome. Welcome to te boards.

But,,,,but....what happened to "Shadow Technology"?

I ordered the LE boxset. I also paid upfront, so I don't know if that has anything to do with me getting it today vs. being in the same waiting game. I also paid via paypal. Don't know if that helps, but hope you don't have to wait too long.

OK, just saw the entire BD through, and some thoughts on the edits and changes. The part where Milia steps on the head isn't completely invisible. It still shows, just with a photoshop blur to it. The second cut of the guy getting his head cut off is not in it at all. I thought I'd have an issue with that part, but before this edit was done, showing the guy get decapatated, during the turning resolution of the movie was kinda a drawback. I'd be fine if it were in, but again, not a distraction having it out, and works just fine. As for "Ai Oboeteimasuka" BGM not being in the part just before Minmay comes to that realization that she needs to sing, that kinda bothered me. I was hoping it wouldn't be too much of a distraction, but knowing the original, it's there, and noticable. It by no means destroys the movie, and the same effect is there, just not as powerful a moment as with the buildup to that point where she takes the stage. I also watched the theatrical release, and the edits are there too. Bummer. However, I don't have any of the supposed audio discrepencies that people were talking about, so that's a good thing. Overall, I'm very happy with it. Could've been a little better without the edits, but as quick as they happen, the great quality and sound put you right back in it.

I got mine through CD Japan.

Mine is the same part of footage, just taken before yours, as mine is a little bit further away, maybe? Cool stuff. BTW, I'm watching it now, and got past the part where Milia steps on the Zentraedi head. It's blurred, but you can still see it. It doesn't detract from the movie at all. It'd be nice if it wasn't blurred, but not much you can do at this point. The picture overall, is absolutely beautiful. You can see all the lights of the Macross at the beginning, the stars in the background, and what seems to be the milky way, which is something that was lost in previous versions. The bacgrounds of this are much more beautiful than I had imagined.

The way the wings curve on the 21/22, I kinda wish they would've put hardpoints on those wings. Speaking of, I don't remember the 21 ever having ordinance on the wing, but having the option would be nice.

Mine is here. Just came in via Fedex (which trumps all other shippers in speed). The box is frakkin' hot!!! Love Tenjin's work on it. All the little pieces of swag are a very nice touch, and I'm glad it came with them. In a bit, I'm going to watch the Bluray on the new t.v., so here's finger's crossed for no glitches. BTW, playing it on a PS3 that is up to date with the downloads.

Armor will be good for the 25S. I never got the original armor pack, so this will be a first for me. I'm pretty excited about it.

Either way, at worst case, board up the glass with black large construction paper. They have a microwave there too, so popcorn might be good. It'll be about as close to a movie theater as possible, I think. Call me later today. My copy just came in.

LOL, meant to say a small entry fee can cover the expenses. I'd love to watch this amongst fellow fans, and with a great sound systema and big screen.

EXO, how about where they do the TF gatherings? It's also possible to rent the sound system, projector and screen as well, and if the price is decent enough, and there's enough people, the fee can cover the expenses, and just make it an unofficial MW gathering..

While storywise, Macross II wasn't the greatest of OVAs, the valkyries were really good. The VF-2SS, 2JA, are both awesome looking valks. While I don't think Yamato will go this route (as Kawamori didn't design these), it's nice to hope.

Hmmm, the benefits of finally acquiring a credit card for toys only. I really can't wait till this thing is out, which should be this weekend???

If the initial sales look great, and then it drops off the face of the map, I'm sure the company would be looking at second hand sales as much as possible.

I may get a second one of this as well. I'm really liking the color scheme, but I'll wait till the first comes in.

I just want to know, who we can blame for the decision to alter a pretty flawless movie, and add/detract things from it? All this changing of the movie only seems to have pissed people off. If it came from higher ups, I'll gladly point my finger there, but c'mon. Do people not understand that changes to things that are classics have NEVER resulted in better acceptance. NEVER.

Well, here's to hoping that happens. I'm not going to hold my breath for them becoming easily available, but it would be great if it happens.

No, I just want them to look clean when I buy them. I'm not one to recast other people's work, unless it's something they've asked me to do. I don't like people doing it with my stuff, so I wouldn't do it to someone else's stuff.I don't know if you've ordered stuff in the Ultra frosted detail, but it is much easier to clean and paint, and will take thinner designs, but the trade off is the price.

If only they made toys of those, I'd be all over them. Not interested in paying through the nose for resin kits that will be next to impossible to get.

I'd offer, but my car will probably have a lot of boxes, and I'm pretty much gonna be packed in.