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I'm kind of embarrassed to ask this, but it's been nagging me for a while now. Why are some fighters labled "YF", while others are labeled "VF"? What do the letters signify?

My perception is probably clouded by the fact that this is the last episode that I saw, but my vote went to Legend Of Zero.

First and foremost, I loved the fact that the story dealt with the events of Macross Zero. For me, this sort of cemented M. Zero into Macross continuity, and struck a nostalgic chord with me. Like someone mentioned on another thread-- the episode was like a love letter to the fans, and I dug it.

The episode also did a great job meshing the story with the music of the series. I'm a big fan of the lullaby that Ranka sings (I can't remember the title), and I loved the way it was used in the 'Bird Human' film. In fact, I imagine that I'd enjoy the Bird Human film more than I liked Macross Zero!

The character development of Ranka (and to a lesser extent, Sheryl and Alto) was great. For me, this episode marked the first time that I could view Ranka as a sympathetic character. It looks like the kid is finally coming into her own; the scene in which she decides to take control of her destiny was moving. And the understated tension between Alto and Sheryl was cool to watch. I don't think it will be long before the two of them admit to themselves how they feel about one another.

All in all, this episode was emotionally satisfying. I'm disappointed by the lack of mecha action, and the slapped-together animation quality during the fight with the pet pokemon, but the nostalgia factor, music, and character development more than made up for it.

Stark appears in the film at the end, and I get the impression this was originally meant for an after-credits scene. Fury is in the movie in name only. There's a montage of origin scenes at the beginning and on one of the documents that flashes on the screen you can clearly see Nick Fury's name. On some other documents you clearly see Stark Industries too.

That said, there's nothing to stay after the credits for.

Thanks!

It looks like The Avengers is really going to happen!

Sorry if this is a double post, but looks like Yamato website has vol. 2 up already. Click on the "Photo Zoomer" to see the rest in the set.

http://www.yamato-toys.com/items/detail.php?gid=1183

Thanks for the heads-up; looks like another 'must-buy' set! Really lovin' the YF-21.

It's been said for a while now that

, and now it appears as though

If this is true, do they both show up in the end, like with the Iron Man film, or do they have more substantial roles in the film?

While I'd love to see a more faithful Starship Troopers movie with powered armour, I'd like even more to see an adaptation of Joe Haldeman's "Forever War". That also has combat with powered armour, but because Haldeman was an actual Vietnam vet (Heinlein never saw combat), it is both grittier and more anti-war than Starship Troopers. It wouldn't need any parody to make it interesting.

Forever War was a great book, but there's another 'future-war' novel that I think would more easily make the transition from page to film-- John Steakley's Armor. This book reads like a darker version of Starship Troopers, and focuses more on the psychological than the political. Steakley's description of Power-Armor combat is incredible; I highly recommend that fans of either Starship Troopers or Forever War check it out.

Here is the first and the best episode of Violence Jack from 1986.

(Encoded from the R2J DVD and fansubbed with a proper english translation making it the only decent version on the net)

Violence Jack (1986) - Part 1 - Direct Download

Violence Jack (1986) - Part 2[- Direct Download

Violence Jack - Torrent (Needs seeders, please help)

This is a classic, amazing character designs with a funky high pitched electonic score, lots of violence, sex etc.

Screen caps coming soon, feedback and discussion encouraged.

Thank you for the links; much appreciated!

Official Trailer shows not this amour with the power...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7DTy_5ijV0...feature=related

OK; after watching the trailer, I have to admit-- I want to see this now. Even though it looks a little more over-the-top than the first film, it seems like it is trying to stay true to the first film's 'feel'.

It has to at least be good for a laugh or two.

Pre-order is up on HLJ. Have mine pre-order!!! These look awesome!!!

http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN953254

Thanks for the heads-up!!!

I just put in my pre-order!

Would you like to know more?

Awesome. <3

Good Lord, Heaven All Mighty, WHY? WHY I ask you? I watched "Melrose Space" AKA Starship troopers and it was ok. Not great. I skipped #2 as I heard the reviews sucked and it went straight to video. But 3? And they have toys? Oh hell no.

I actually loved the Starship Troopers film. If you take it as a parody of fascistic millitarism (as it was intended), it is really quite a good flick. Lots of self-reflexive black humor. The second film on the other hand, sucked.

She lost her family in that attack.

Thanks. I remember that she lost family, I just didn't remember anything being said about a brother...I guess I'm reading more into the scene than is really there. It also seemed like the sight of Brera's fake arm triggered the flashback. I guess that will be revealed in episode 13.

I just watched the episode again, and I still think this is the best episode to date. Which is weird, because I always considered myself to be more drawn in by the Mecha-pr0n than the story and character development.

I have a question about the scene with the Eden Hydra. When Ranka sees Brera's cybernetic arm and has the flashback to the old Vajra attack, she says something like "Don't die, brother". Has it been established that she lost a brother in the attack, or was she referring to Brera?

Is that Revy on herself????

lol yes! I guess it's more 'self-love' than lesbian action.

AiA has been posted not sure how long though.

Thanks; been waiting for that.

Thank you for the images; those look pretty cool. Does anyone know if these are Microman size, or are they the size of the standard Revoltech Figures?

Yeah, WTF was that? That wasn't just bad, it was totally out of nowhere and completely out of place. Ugh.

If y'all are referring to the fighting sequence, I guess it was just a device to

. I agree that it did seem kind of contrived, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the episode.

I don't know you, but this episode gave me shivers of pleasure. Beautiful.

I completely agree with you. This episode was cool on multiple levels. For me, Macross Frontier is quickly evolving from an enjoyable diversion to possibly one of my all-time favorite anime series.

Going by his arm after the fight, is Brera a cyborg? Someone said he might be from Galaxy in prev ep discussion IIRC

That's what it looks like to me. I'm thinking that what I've seen speculated about on other threads is probably true-

My God... This episode is BEAUTIFUL!

Unlike a lot of folks here, I can't speak or understand a lick of Japanese. Nonetheless, this episode moved me. And I can't believe

Man. This show is really something special!

yeah, too big... is a 3 hours download

is better keep waiting I think

I'm too impatient. Downloading at 265 kb/s. 45 minutes to go (I love DSL)

Does anyone know what the size of these trading figures will be? Three inches or so?

Fellas, I live in NYC and so far I found 1 good place for Anime related stuff, Image Anime, closeby the Madison Sq Garden. But it's freakin NYC! there must be more out there! Anybody can point me in the right direction?

Thanks a lot!

I'd check the yellow pages; there has to be a ton of Anime stores there.

BTW; count your blessings. I live in Louisville, KY. I'm lucky to bump into folks who even know what Anime is!

Another good episode; nice mix of action and character development.

Anyone have any theories on the green alien that was following Ranka around last episode?

Anyone think this is a possibility? Or has this already been discussed and dismissed?

Squirrel?

I've been calling it a genital toad. It was living in her panties afterall.

Don't those cause genital warts?

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Yep; they are the diorama trading figures, and I'm lovin' 'em! Very well sculpted; I plan on picking up several sets!