Noriko Takaya Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 (edited) It's years since I last watched Gunbuster, so what the heck is a "Sizzler"?Sounds like the name of a sausage! Graham The mecha used by the pilots in episode six. It is the mass produced Gunbuster, only way smaller. See the pic. Edit: By the way, here's a little trivia. See if you can answer this. The head of the Sizzler is based off of the head of a monster seen in the original and remade versions of this movie starring a giant turtle. Can you name the monster? Edited March 17, 2005 by Noriko Takaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 It's years since I last watched Gunbuster, so what the heck is a "Sizzler"?Sounds like the name of a sausage! Graham The story goes that the staff named it after the Sizzler steak houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Wow, I have no recollection of that mecha at all, but it's probably about a decade since I last watched Gunbuster. Perhaps it's time to dig up my old VHS tapes and see if I like it any better this time round. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 It's years since I last watched Gunbuster, so what the heck is a "Sizzler"?Sounds like the name of a sausage! Graham The mecha used by the pilots in episode six. It is the mass produced Gunbuster, only way smaller. See the pic. Edit: By the way, here's a little trivia. See if you can answer this. The head of the Sizzler is based off of the head of a monster seen in the original and remade versions of this movie starring a giant turtle. Can you name the monster? Gyaos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 It's years since I last watched Gunbuster, so what the heck is a "Sizzler"?Sounds like the name of a sausage! Graham The story goes that the staff named it after the Sizzler steak houses. The official word on that is there was a coffee shop near Gainax which was named "Sizzler", but the naming of the mecha was totally unrelated to it. The American connection which would imply that the mecha was named off of the franchized steak houses is false. The name was given to the mecha from a toy minicar made by Mattel which featured a flashing light on top of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Wow, I have no recollection of that mecha at all, but it's probably about a decade since I last watched Gunbuster. Perhaps it's time to dig up my old VHS tapes and see if I like it any better this time round.Graham ......You didn't like gunbuster??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Togo Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Wow, I have no recollection of that mecha at all, but it's probably about a decade since I last watched Gunbuster. Perhaps it's time to dig up my old VHS tapes and see if I like it any better this time round.Graham ......You didn't like gunbuster??? Now I understand why Yamato cut him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JValk Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 *Still patiently waiting for Gunbuster 2 Episode 2 Sub.* *VERY impatiently waiting for a decent DVD sub of Gunbuster original OAV.* Prediction - all the DieBuster machines will combine to form DieBuster. Sort of like Gundam Seed Destiny - I kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Saw this over at Hobby Fan Gunbuster model Man, I reallt need to work on my modeling skills, there way to much I want. This was sweet looking too. Dangaio model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gui Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Both models are very cool-looking IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 If anyone cares, there's a 7 page spread of Gunbuster 2 design art in the March 2005 issue of Newtype. It's actually got some interesting stuff in it, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 If anyone cares, there's a 7 page spread of Gunbuster 2 design art in the March 2005 issue of Newtype. It's actually got some interesting stuff in it, too! Which Newtype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 oops. It's in the japanese version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted March 20, 2005 Author Share Posted March 20, 2005 Saw this over at Hobby FanGunbuster model Man, I reallt need to work on my modeling skills, there way to much I want. This was sweet looking too. Dangaio model Yeah, this thing has been on sale for a little while on Yahoo Japan. Cool kit, but me thinks the pose is kinda too much., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 Well, the episode six fansub is out. It is the open matte version. Funny thing is, the last shot is still black and white, and there's no animation over the credits. Is it like that on the DVD or is it yet another source problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted March 27, 2005 Author Share Posted March 27, 2005 Well, the episode six fansub is out. It is the open matte version. Funny thing is, the last shot is still black and white, and there's no animation over the credits. Is it like that on the DVD or is it yet another source problem? Yeah it is all black and white, and there is no animation over the ending credits. Sorry, but that is all that there is. After all, this is not how the last episode was intended to be shown. IMO, I like the cropped version better, because it gives the final episode a sense of scope and magnitude which helps establish the entire series as an epic story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 (edited) Ah, so it wasn't a mistake. I haven't watched the episode myself, but chances are I'd prefer the widescreen anywhy. Though I did miss the sudden change to color when I previewed it. It just added so much in the scene. I actually can't believe some would want the episode in full color. Apparently they don't actually have the DVDs. As such, they don't have raws for the widescreen version of six nor the second science lession. Edited March 28, 2005 by Mercurial Morpheus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 (edited) Still waiting for the "lost" science lession. Be careful what you wish for: Edited March 29, 2005 by Noriko Takaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 WTH???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 Oh yeah! New images have been uploaded to my site that you may wish to see! Let me know how you like them. http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/Gunbuster-MiniFilm1.html http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/Gunbuster-MiniFilm2.html http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/Gunbuster-MiniFilm3.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Well, my fandom life is complete. Thanks for posting those. [Noriko as Makoto Kino.......] Now if they'd only get that raw so they can release these. Your site's looking good. I'd love to put my own site together, but wouldn't know where to begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Oh yeah! New images have been uploaded to my site that you may wish to see! Let me know how you like them.http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/Gunbuster-MiniFilm1.html http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/Gunbuster-MiniFilm2.html http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/Gunbuster-MiniFilm3.html What's the minifilm supposed to be? ANd wth is the deal with those sailormoon dresses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Oh yeah! New images have been uploaded to my site that you may wish to see! Let me know how you like them.http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/Gunbuster-MiniFilm1.html http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/Gunbuster-MiniFilm2.html http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/Gunbuster-MiniFilm3.html What's the minifilm supposed to be? ANd wth is the deal with those sailormoon dresses? They're bonus shorts on the new DVD set. The Sailor Moon bit was from the bonus science lessons made for the anniversary LD box set that came out a few years ago. Basically Noriko is going through the names of the planets and she changes into the sailor fuku of that SM character while she does so. Even better in that one are all the extra planets they add past Pluto. Definitely some old school SF fans behind that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 What's the minifilm supposed to be? ANd wth is the deal with those sailormoon dresses? There are three mini films on the remastered DVD set which are about a minute in length. The first one looks kind of like a training video used to recruit pilots for the Okinawa School, but since I cannot understand Japanese without the subtitles I can't tell you what they're saying. The second film could have been inserted as deleted combat footage from episode four, just prior to Noriko launching in the Gunbuster. The third film deals with Jung's involvement in the development of the Sizzler. They show her piloting the mecha and the various weapons it has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 All 3 of those shorts were recently fansubbed, actually Go get em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 (edited) If you have not seen the two missing science lessons which were released on the anniversary laser disc boxed set, click on the link provided below to watch the entire five minute QuickTime movie. Sorry about the size and quality, but I'm still modem impaired due to where I live and I don't have all year to upload a 80 gig file. If you have problems opening, just right click and save the target as to your computer. Enjoy! http://toponeraegunbuster.com/science_lessons.mov Edited March 29, 2005 by Noriko Takaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 (edited) Well, that fansub group plans on releasing the science lessions as well. They've just found someone who provided a better raw for number 2 and the real episode six. Here's the discussion thread. Gee, can you guess which poster I am? http://forum.digitalpanic.net/index.php?showtopic=5407 Thanks for posting them Noriko. I see they predate Sailor Moon S(observation made due to lack of subs ). Cute moments though. Any ideas as to why the endings slightly different for the open-matte? Edited March 30, 2005 by Mercurial Morpheus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hey! I want your opinion, guys! Now that I have these awesome remastered DVD's, and have cracked their copy protection, region coding, and burned them to dual layer discs to make them friendly for my home DVD player, I've been doing some thinking lately about removing the images I have on my site and replacing them with the remastered images. Which comes to my dilemma. I'm thinking of using the open matted images from the extras disc for my episode 6 page. I like the fact that there is more background to the image, but I am partial to the 'letterboxed' look of the original episode. I'm wanting to keep the overall number of images on each page the same size so they are uniform, which is why I'm leaning toward using the open matte. And yes, I know I have been putting my little seal on these images lately, but if I am going to make new ones, I sure don't want some lazy slacker using them on his site. Let me know what you think by looking at the image below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 That open-matte shot appears to reveal an animation error. I'd say stick with the widescreen. It's the official version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemstone Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 That open-matte shot appears to reveal an animation error. I'd say stick with the widescreen. It's the official version. What error? Are you talking about her knee? Noriko, personally I liked the uncropped version better. I always feel like cropped widescreen format simply takes away visual work that does exist. I feel the same about movies filmed in 16.9 widecsreen but then cropped to fit your TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I prefer the letterboxed look but whatever makes sense on your website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 What error? Are you talking about her knee?Noriko, personally I liked the uncropped version better. I always feel like cropped widescreen format simply takes away visual work that does exist. I feel the same about movies filmed in 16.9 widecsreen but then cropped to fit your TV. I was thinking the same thing. I don't see an error. There are some points in the open matte episode that do show where the animators stopped painting the cel, but I do not see that here. And this shot is so emotionally charged, I think the full image would look better also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 That open-matte shot appears to reveal an animation error. I'd say stick with the widescreen. It's the official version. What error? Are you talking about her knee? Noriko, personally I liked the uncropped version better. I always feel like cropped widescreen format simply takes away visual work that does exist. I feel the same about movies filmed in 16.9 widecsreen but then cropped to fit your TV. The thing is that the animators very obviously designed it to be cropped from the beginning. It's not like the just decided to lop off the top and bottom on a whim after the got done making it. There must have been a technical issue that prevented them from using the aspect they wanted, but if you look at the book that comes with the DVD, it is what was intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemstone Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 That open-matte shot appears to reveal an animation error. I'd say stick with the widescreen. It's the official version. What error? Are you talking about her knee? Noriko, personally I liked the uncropped version better. I always feel like cropped widescreen format simply takes away visual work that does exist. I feel the same about movies filmed in 16.9 widecsreen but then cropped to fit your TV. The thing is that the animators very obviously designed it to be cropped from the beginning. It's not like the just decided to lop off the top and bottom on a whim after the got done making it. There must have been a technical issue that prevented them from using the aspect they wanted, but if you look at the book that comes with the DVD, it is what was intended. I guess I'm going to have to review my DVDs. Didn't really notice other than what I saw as "minor" unfinished leftovers. Just brushed it off as corner cutting and deadline related issues (I'm not stranger to that). As for that shot of Jung, I still like the full screen version better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 I think I will dedicate a separate page for images from the open matte, that way you can get a before and after kind of effect. That may work, since both are official now, and I've already included images from the mini films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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