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MG AGE-1 looks not bad.

Why she got into the MS in the first place (to see flit again is a lol reason) when she knew she'd have to fight him. Well, she is an X-Rounder, but not the most rational one imho

Uh, she didn't board the MS on her own will. She was clearly forced to. Desil was basically using her as X-Rounder battery, to amplify his own X-Rounder power. And that's what make it even sadder and shows how crazy Desil is.

What scale is this kit, BTW?

High Grade is always in 1/144 scale.

but from what I did see of the polt it's basically Gundam Wing with Newtypes.

Not really. That's just what early half of season 1 looks like. Wing is about guerrilla warfare without any specific goal other than breaking free from oppression. Meanwhile the Gundams intervention in 00 is part of hundred years plan.

Back to the topic, I hope AGE will also have interesting conspiracy plot regarding the UE, especially with 3 generations story.

For kit-bashing, Gundam head sculpts are perfect for deluxe class Optimus figs, while the transforming ones are good for Cybertronian mode Seekers, since they all have futuristic jet alt modes. Not so sure about Megatron, though, as his head sculpt is pretty different.

For Optimus head, HG G-Exes will be a perfect choice. There's no need to customize anything, just paint it

I like the colored visor. Also, about time they ditch spandex and use leather for the suits. Kamen Rider did that long ago.

Hello there Basara!

Long story short: the VF-4G first appeared in Macross Digital Mission VF-X, which is set in 2047.

In real world terms: compare it to the F-4 Phantom. It's still being actively flown by some armed forces, but even then, many are used only in support roles.

Also in Macross 7 Trash manga VF-4 were used as trainer; not sure what variant.

Not very happy about these removable covers:

I can't see any other possible options for those covers. The hands are already crammed with all those sliding mechanisms.

You guys don't know how much Japanese love Barzam. It became some sort of meme there.

Is "White Wolf" Wolf Eneacle or is it a different guy? In that picture posted by azreal, he doesn't seem old enough at all, especially compared to how much older flit has gotton.

I thought White Wolf was Wolf Eneacle's son or something along those lines....

There is no confirmation yet that white haired dude in red coat is Woolf. His hair and eye color is wrong, no dog ear-shaped hair and most importantly he's not wearing white. I doubt it's Woolf we know.

And for AGE-2 Normal, MS Mode:

Flight (?) Mode:

VFX2. Also background in Macross Plus.

In VFX2 the stripes are purple though. Not sure about MPlus.

Anyome buying the gageing builder figures? Didn't realize they weren't model kits until recent!

They're meant to be linked into Gage-ing battle arcade game, using microchips inside (swappable) body parts of each figure. Since those arcade machines are very unlikely to leave Japan then their main gimmick is useless. As for the figure itself, they're the only 1/100 representation of AGE MS but from what I've seen they're more toy for kids instead of figure for collectors.

"Another century episode R " the game were every giant robot anime known to man is fused into a some what coherent story.

I see; I thought you're talking about the anime.

And it's more detailed and better in proportions. How tall is the old Damashi to the Revoltech?

I was watching Full metal panic s1, fomufu, and, second raid and I wondering what the consequences of sagara"s bontokun suit being for sale I can remember when thos bank robbers use ak-47 and body armor in LA and eviscerated the LAPD.

I hope that sagara did not let the gang keep the bontokun's.

Huh? From what episode? What I remember is that it's the American Police who bought Bonta-kun suits and successfully using it against bank robbery. It was on the news at the end of that Fumoffu episode where the Yakuza use Bonta-kun suits.

Well it can't be helped if some details were forgotten, 6 month gap and stuff.

Banagher and the Zeon captain were in the desert for some time before I could even recall how Banagher wound up with the Grancerias crew in the first place.

At the end of 3rd OVA, Unicorn is falling into atmosphere. Garancieres can be seen approaching it. That's how Unicorn can re-enter the atmosphere safely. Garancieres saved Banagher's life. But that's not the reason why Banagher stay with Garancieres crew. As we saw on 4th OVA, the ship is stuck to the ground in a position that no mobile suit can move out. So Banagher can't use Unicorn to escape.

Yeah, why did Banagher board the Garencieres again? Wouldn't they [shouldn't they?] be pissed that he essentially killed their helmsman (forgot his name) on his way down to earth, and nearly beat their commanding officer in combat (although beating neo char is a moot point compared to killing their helm buddy)

Oh they're pissed indeed. But then they can't kill Banagher even if they want to. Unicorn is the key to Laplace box and only Banagher can activate the Gundam. If anything, it is the federation that will not hesitate to destroy Unicorn (and seal the box location forever), instead of the Sleeves that put all their hope in the box content.

Execute SEED's potential properly, and you have the original Gundam.

I specifically mentioned universe. As in the setting, genetic manipulation issue, the yet-unexplained SEED factor, that winged space whale fossil, etc. Oh, and the characters too. Some are interesting and have potential. But then, I don't have any problem with SEED copied elements and plot.

Civilian kid pilots hero Suit? Check (but to be fair, that's pretty much EVERY Gundam).

That is true for SEED, but saying it's like EVERY Gundam is generalization. Like I've posted above, many AU main characters started up not as civilian but a member of either proper military or underground organization. And if we add UC OVAs and side-stories, the number of trained people exceed those accidental pilots.

Your around a third of the way through the series before SEED stops copying its plot directly from first Gundam, and by the time they start doing anything original you just stopped caring.

Well I care. It's not like everything in that first third is 100% copied anyway . There are new stuff added to complicate the matters (for better or worse). SEED was supposed to attract new generation of fans, for those people SEED storyline is entirely new. And the similarity with first Gundam can also attract older fans as well, if they use correct mindset such as "Let's see what SEED's take on this desert arc. I wonder how this Waltfeld compared to Ramba Ral,"; not just glancing over the general plot and said "Meh, what a rehash. I don't care,".

Bring back the less whiny pilots, please.

Setsuna from 00 is far from whiney.

In fact, when you think about it, the stereotypical whiny teen pilots are mostly in UC TV series. I mean kids who reluctant and refuse to fight at first. Amuro, Kamille, Judau, and Usso all share the same traits. AU pilots are more diverse, with exception of Loran and Kira as "I don't want to fight" characters. Let's see:

-Domon (G): Hot-blooded, and not a teenage anyway

-Heero (W): Silent lone soldier type

-Garrod (X): Cheerful and enthusiastic

-Shinn (Destiny): Closer to angsty than whiny

-Setsuna (00): Same as Heero

-Flit (AGE): Eager to pilot without any complaint

Also all those pilots above (except Garrod) are trained and familiar with their Gundam. Flit isn't supposed to pilot the Gundam but he built the damn thing and know it inside out. Not like UC TV series pilots where all the main characters are civilians that stumble upon a Gundam in the first episode (even Unicorn as an OVA also using this cliche). Again, only Loran and Kira being exception here.

When people talk about UC pilots they often use older pilots from OVA/movies such as Shiro Amada or older Amuro as examples. Which is unfair for me because a TV series should be compared with another TV series, due to target audience and things like that. And no AU has any OVAs or any animated production dedicated to older fans like UC.

So when you said "bring back", you mean "more civilian kids accidentally fall into the cockpit and reluctantly piloting it"

RD Gouf Custom Review

It came with extra gatling and extra blades. I don't know if they're just part of first release bonus or not.

Also, it has hardpoint system similar to RD RX-78 and Zaku II so you can stick their weapons into this Gouf

I can understand how 00 is popular, but not SEED.

Simple, pretty characters and flashy Gundams.

But seriously, SEED universe actually has potential. It's just lacking in execution.

Never happen, Fa would have beat Kamille senseless even he ever tried getting back into a mobile suit.

And Judau would not interested because it's not profitable for him.

Call me weird or strange but I think Altos whole boy gone homo with the Kabuki actor/actress bit was a little awkward...maybe its just me.

This is something that westerners hard to grasp (even little Sheryl was surprised), that male kabuki actor playing female role is very common tradition and not related to their sexual preferences. It's something that Japanese think as normal, as seen in more modern form such as Japanese male fashion or visual kei. I think Alto being former Kabuki performer that has conflict with his dad is important to his development. And much more interesting comparing to him being just a random highschooler.

Another Unicorn poster by Mikimoto.

HGUC Banshee (Still prototype, I hope they use clear yellow if not plated gold)

And that mystery HGUC confirmed to be Juagg as predicted

Why are they exclusives... ...

Moments like these I say F*** you Japan!

It's the same with v1, it's not all surprising.

Why all of a sudden all SEED MGs ?

10th Anniversary of SEED next year.

It's not about how bald he is, it's about how big his beard is!

But that baldness is important aspect too .

Anyway, not really a problem for me. I just hope it won't turn out like Miike's Ryu Ga Gotoku/Yakuza adaptation. The casts resemble the game perfectly but the story is kinda meh since Miike tried to experiment with it. This one looks faithful to the story.