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Bandai vs. Hasegawa. Really no contest which is the better.

Except that the Bandais do transform.:-P

issue 47

Tenjin delivers once more a new painting.

Drool

You clearly don't read any of my posts, do you? lol

No, its poorly edited and looks stylistically dated.

A few :-P

Nothing personal man!

I think the pace and acting are really good. My two cents.

The new trailer is not well done at all. And it's doubly cursed by looking like a last-gen comic book movie rather then a current-gen. Of course, as we all know, a trailer does not make a movie.

Oh, and Sunshine.

Would you prefer something more bombastic? Were there too few explosions?

The trailer looks beautiful to me.

Am I the only one who hates how the wings fold in battroid on the last few VFs (25-27-29 &30)?

Will there be more Macross Chronicle art beyond the assumed 30 new covers?...

I certainly hope so! Where is it stated that the revised edition only had 30 new Tenjin paints?

Are we at 30 new covers now?

Exactly 30 new Tenjin double pages (not all of them covers). 32 if we count the "variant" VF19P and Spartan images.

A little VF1J Tranformable Love (the big 1/48 is wearing some pieces from the armor - intake covers, back boosters, shoulder and arms "armor" - and some from the SP)

Gerwalk Power! Covers from issues 41 & 42

I fear I just wetted my pants...

Yes. Dynit (probably the biggest anime/manga label in Italy) is releasing Macross Plus in both DVD and Blu Ray in november 2013. Their stuff is always in italian/japanese so english speakers shouldn't get too excited. It's still pretty interesting because as far as I can see (and if someone knows better do tell!) , it's the first release of a Macross property in the west for quite some time.

Yep, but Plus was also released by Panini on dvd some years ago.

And here you are issue 38 & 39 covers.

Roy is available now, and it's the TV version.

but I'm sure as hell not buying one though.

let's hope they have somehow corrected some of the Hikaru's 1S flaws. Wishful thinking? Doesn't look half bad in these pics

It's called google. And I'm assuming you missed the reviews coming out of Venice for Gravity.

I'll wait for the Keith review.

Yeah, you assume well. No need for reviews as I was there. As a rule, I read reviews (or exchange comments and opinions) AFTER I've seen a movie or theatrical show. Bad habit, I know.

Anyway, now you made me curious about Keith's view on the matter. Once HE has seen the film, obviously. Cheers

There is nothing "well made" about a confusing and inconsistent script. Bad writing is bad.

You said you didn't see the movie, so where does this info come from? The movie has some flaws but is far from incoherent, is visualy stunning and the story doesn't scream masterpiece but is waaaaaay above everything else (SF speaking) around. In Venice, the most recurrent comment after the screening (by non-anime, non-Harlock fans mind you) was "impressive". Again, go see the movie so you can share your thoughts (good or bad) on the subject : )

Doesn't matter what it is if it's not well made.

Harlock IS well made, but as I said broad audience is probably not going to like it.

owwww...

Listen to Keith, he knows what he is talking about. This is why you wait for his review of the movie.

A hundred books aren't worth one real trip. Go see it for yourself instead of waiting for someone else's opinion!!!

Goods sheets in this renewed edition are cool :-)

I really hope they do!

Against the review - spoilers below (highlight to read):

1) the cannon fires but in the movie it is clearly implied that the first shot misfired due to the long years the cannon has been sitting idle

2) the whole point of the movie is redemption and finding our own way even after terrible mistakes. Frankly, having heavily faulted characters just makes them much more real and Harlock was never about black and white. Plus, the "mythic" aura of Harlock is IN the movie as part of the story.

Despite all the explosions and action sequences, this is not just another "american-style" blockbuster movie, so beware.

Back from Venice!

Harlock comes back with a visually stunning movie, several scenes that gave me goosebumps and a story that serves the characters well even if it drags a bit in the first part.

There are many references and nods to previous series that make the movie a sort of treasure hunt for those familiar with Matsumoto and his universe (pity I couldn't see the Master himself). 3D is really good too.

Harlock on the big screen stays true to himself, and it's a pleasure to see an old friend soar the vastness of space once again in this new incarnation. Go see the movie when it comes out (and stay until the end of the credits - no "secret" scene, but there is something you'll probably like).