Ginrai Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 I had no idea there was going to be a Megazone 23 tv series. I wonder if it was going to connected o the original OVA or a remake of some sort? It was going to be a remake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 The Cross Line reminds me this bike. Yeah, there's a definite similarity to that, and a lot of other sport tourers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 This is pretty interesting stuff but I think the Cross Line Garland is an ugly piece of crap. The bike or the robot mode? I see it has the same arm transformation as the BGC pic I posted up above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 The bike or the robot mode? I see it has the same arm transformation as the BGC pic I posted up above. The robot mode is totally awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 The robot mode is totally awful. I don't see why you think so. I actually like the robot mode, and like how it's different from the other stuff on there. If anything, I don't like the cruiser riding position of the bike mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 I don't see why you think so. I actually like the robot mode, and like how it's different from the other stuff on there. If anything, I don't like the cruiser riding position of the bike mode. The robot has no feet, just wheels thing is really lame. I do like the *slave ones, though they are mostly updates of Vanity City designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 The robot has no feet, just wheels thing is really lame. I do like the *slave ones, though they are mostly updates of Vanity City designs. Well, I disagree, but clearly we just have different tastes. For me, I like it and it's different from the other designs. I like it for being on ONE Garland. Now, if they were doing that on all of them, then yeah, I'd agree with you. I don't think I'm familiar with what you mean. Vanity City designs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 I don't think I'm familiar with what you mean. Vanity City designs? Megazone 23 was originally supposed to be a TV series and went through a number of working titles including Vanity City and Omegazone 23. They had to change it to Megazone 23 at the last second due to some watch called Megazone or something like that. Because it was cut down to a single movie from a whole TV show a lot of the robots were shelved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Megazone 23 was originally supposed to be a TV series and went through a number of working titles including Vanity City and Omegazone 23. They had to change it to Megazone 23 at the last second due to some watch called Megazone or something like that. Because it was cut down to a single movie from a whole TV show a lot of the robots were shelved. I had heard about something like that being the case, but had never seen any designs for any additional robots, except for, if I remember correctly, a couple space versions of existing stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 I had heard about something like that being the case, but had never seen any designs for any additional robots, except for, if I remember correctly, a couple space versions of existing stuff. There are a ton of preproduction robots in both the Artmic Design Works book and the Megazone 23 B-Club Special. I will try to scan some when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 There are a ton of preproduction robots in both the Artmic Design Works book and the Megazone 23 B-Club Special. I will try to scan some when I get a chance. That would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerocombatpilot Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Here are the images. I apologize if this is the wrong way to do it. Let me know and I will correct it. Enjoy Mond PS does anyone know if this is available anywhere "Lark Mechanical Manual Vol. 2: Official Art of Megazone 23 Part 2" I own the 1st one but would love to get this one either scanned or a hard copy GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf Prime Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 On the lost possibility page are those the actual character designs they were going to use, or were those just quick character designs to have something to go with the bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Well it does say "Lost Possibility" in big letters. I took that to mean the show's not happening. Then again, that could be more like "rejected designs". Ooooh! "Lost Possibility"! Now I get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Well, since they missed the 23rd anniversary, which would've been nice, since it's Megazone 23, maybe they could still put something out for the 25th in 2010? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Save Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 In the AWO interview with Ishiguro he said they delayed the Megazone TV show because they didn't want to conflict with Macross Frontier. I guess this is confirmation that it's never going to happen, sadly. Ishiguro had officially confirmed it was never going to happen at the Megazone 23rd anniversary event in early 2007. He didn't mention anything about MF because at the time BW wanted the production of MF to be kept a secret. Megazone 23 was originally supposed to be a TV series and went through a number of working titles including Vanity City and Omegazone 23. They had to change it to Megazone 23 at the last second due to some watch called Megazone or something like that. Because it was cut down to a single movie from a whole TV show a lot of the robots were shelved. He also said at the same event it was changed from Omegazone23 because of fear of law suite from Omega watches which were popular in Japan at that time. Not much was made for the Megazone23 reboot other than preliminary designs and a treatment for pitching the show. Ishiguro said it was turned down left and right because well it's not moe. It's great he tried to go back but has since moved on to Titania not a moe show but it does cater to the BL girls of current Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protoculture Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Here are the images. I apologize if this is the wrong way to do it. Let me know and I will correct it. Enjoy Mond PS does anyone know if this is available anywhere "Lark Mechanical Manual Vol. 2: Official Art of Megazone 23 Part 2" I own the 1st one but would love to get this one either scanned or a hard copy Thank you so much sir! The supposed 'retcon' MZ23 looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Ishiguro had officially confirmed it was never going to happen at the Megazone 23rd anniversary event in early 2007. He didn't mention anything about MF because at the time BW wanted the production of MF to be kept a secret. He also said at the same event it was changed from Omegazone23 because of fear of law suite from Omega watches which were popular in Japan at that time. Not much was made for the Megazone23 reboot other than preliminary designs and a treatment for pitching the show. Ishiguro said it was turned down left and right because well it's not moe. It's great he tried to go back but has since moved on to Titania not a moe show but it does cater to the BL girls of current Japan. So there's no hope at all? And I was actually getting really hopeful about this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 It'd be a retcon is if was supposed to be in the same continuity as the original series but changed things anyway, like how Megazone 23 III said Eve was originally a real person. At any rate, I got my Yamato Proto Garland last night! It's way nicer than original Garland toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 So there's no hope at all? And I was actually getting really hopeful about this... Look on the bright side: that Cross Line Garland toy would've never being able to stand on it's own in Slave Maneuver mode anyway. What's moe, BTW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Wow! Very cool site, Ginrai! I still need to get around to watching MZ Part III...I have it, I just haven't been particularly eager to see it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 Wow! Very cool site, Ginrai! I still need to get around to watching MZ Part III...I have it, I just haven't been particularly eager to see it... Yeah, actually watching it most likely won't improve your opinion of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Here are the images. I apologize if this is the wrong way to do it. Let me know and I will correct it. Enjoy Mond PS does anyone know if this is available anywhere "Lark Mechanical Manual Vol. 2: Official Art of Megazone 23 Part 2" I own the 1st one but would love to get this one either scanned or a hard copy *Update* Bad news I was asked to remove the images but the good news is they hope to have it available in the US so please be so kind and purchase it when it is available I know I will Who asked you to remove them? What exactly will be available in the US, so we know what exactly to look for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Save Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Who asked you to remove them? What exactly will be available in the US, so we know what exactly to look for? That would be me. I sent the request on behalf of the doujinshi circle that created it. It is a doijinshi a fan puplished comic / fanzine. It was sold at Comiket and didn't even come close to selling out. So there are a few dojinshi exporters that are looking to carry it for online sales. Since it is still in stock the circle doesn't want high res scans of it online until they are out of the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 I sent the request on behalf of the doujinshi circle that created it. It is a doijinshi a fan puplished comic / fanzine. It was sold at Comiket and didn't even come close to selling out. So there are a few dojinshi exporters that are looking to carry it for online sales. Since it is still in stock the circle doesn't want high res scans of it online until they are out of the stock. It's a doujinshi but managed to get pictures from the canned Megazone TV show and what looks like an interview with Ishiguro Noboru? I'd love to buy a copy, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'd love to buy a copy, that's for sure. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Well tell you what, I'm gonna update the site with scans from that in the same fashion I did for the books, cover and two pages and a description of what's in it. Can we nail down exactly what it is? Are those pics really from the canned Megazone show or is it just doujinshi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 That would be me. I sent the request on behalf of the doujinshi circle that created it. It is a doijinshi a fan puplished comic / fanzine. It was sold at Comiket and didn't even come close to selling out. So there are a few dojinshi exporters that are looking to carry it for online sales. Since it is still in stock the circle doesn't want high res scans of it online until they are out of the stock. Save, Can you let us know when, where, and under what exact title it becomes available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Save Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Save, Can you let us know when, where, and under what exact title it becomes available? It's available now at Over-Drive! Megazone23 - Fesatival Times Vol.0 (Megazone23 23rd Aniversary Book) Ginrai, thanks for uploading the podcast it worked. Edited July 7, 2009 by Save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Huh 0_o I need to buy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 So I just got three new books in recent weeks (two settei books, one for Megazone 23 Part II, and the Animation Bikes book), as well as a donation of some sweet scans (original Japanese VHS tapes, some old magazines, et cetera), so I should be updating the site with that stuff when I get back from San Diego Comic Con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 So I just got three new books in recent weeks (two settei books, one for Megazone 23 Part II, and the Animation Bikes book), as well as a donation of some sweet scans (original Japanese VHS tapes, some old magazines, et cetera), so I should be updating the site with that stuff when I get back from San Diego Comic Con. LOVE that Animation Bikes book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 LOVE that Animation Bikes book. It's definitely cool, but I wish it had bigger pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoted Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I Love this stuff ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 It's definitely cool, but I wish it had bigger pictures. I wish I could get a poster of the cover... or see more of Aramaki doing updated versions of the Garland and MOSPEADA bikes, like on the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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