Lightning Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 so i was watching the above mentioned show (i kinda like it to tell the truth, who in their right mind wouldnt mount a '70 Cuda Convertible to be a giant robot's head?) and i was wondering what do the masses of MW think of the show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnollman Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I love it, personally.... but not everyone thought the same. I think it's great, myself... great mix of goof and action, with a bit of in-joke on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSJ23 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I like it, I think it's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 i say it's what happens when you let an american design a giant robot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyrox Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I thought it was a bit childish, but I couldn't even get through an entire episode, so maybe it got better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 (edited) It was fun in a childish way. I think my friend and I got a kick out of it because the two main charactors were a pretty good mirror of what we were like in our youths. Edited May 19, 2004 by GobotFool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 *crickets chirping*... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 *crickets chirping*... I think you got what the masses think right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 YOU - Dig - Giant Robots! I - Dig - Giant Robots! WE - Dig - Giant Robots! CHICKS - Dig - Giant Robots! NICE! Personally, I think Megas XLR is a great cartoon series. Maybe the animation's a bit shoddy, but don't really expect much from cartoons like this. I've only seen three episodes, but I'm eager to get it on DVD once it's available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERV Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 how can you not like the show? its hilarious, anyone see this weeks when megas was in a no pakring zone and got towed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 My favorite had to be the slushy-machine one. But really, it's just a joke. I can't stand how some people on the internet think it's cool to talk crap about it because it's america made(or designed, anyway.) The show's a comedy, a very funny one at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I think it is awesome! How can you not like a show that has so many hilarious nods to such classics as Starblazers, G-force and Voltron. Is it on the goofy side? Sure, but so is most Anime...and at least Megas XLR is intentionally goofy. The whole show is meant as a homage/satire of Japanese Giant Robot shows, and in that regard it shines...and it takes place in Jersey, now how funny is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy's Blues Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I gotta say it makes my eyes pop out of my head and run away screaming NOOOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 The show is hilarious when I went to visit my family in July they had in a block party on CN and I watched it with my dad and nephew. My Dad was actually almost in tears at one point he was laughing so hard. My Nephew didn't get that particular joke and I barely got it, there are so many pop culture references in it too, mostly 80's but some older, that even adults can enjoy it. So here were three generations in one family liking the show, and all for different reasons and getting different subtle little jokes throughout it. Of course since my Dad is going deaf he could have just heard something wrong that started him laughing, lol, but he still thought it was "neat" show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKlown Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 (edited) I wonder how many of you caught the Macross paradies in two different episodes? In the episode where Jamie takes the car for the drive, Coop and Keeva are playing a video game with something that looks suspiciously like a Super Valk. In the bounty hunter episode a store manequin gets smashed that's an exact dublicate of the robotic one from DYRL?. Edited September 14, 2004 by McKlown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 how can you not like the show? its hilarious, anyone see this weeks when megas was in a no pakring zone and got towed? That is my favorite episode so far. You got Coop and the other guy trying to get Megas back and then the girl fighting that alien chick with Predator dreads. I laughed my ass off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effect Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 lol, man this show is great. Its funny, entertaining and love all the nods to all of these old shows. I have come across people bashing it becauses its American made which I think is crazy. I do hope this show is on for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERV Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 i almost forgot about the voltron one, that one was my favorite, took all the parts and crammed them onto megas almost crushed the voltron ppl and the guy was like "wow, you ARE evil!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uminoken Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 How can you not love a show that has a giant robot completely obliterating the Jersey DMV??? I just wish they'd get the new eps up soon, supposedly the next villians are the sailor senshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKlown Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Don't forget how they blow up something related to MTV(or PoP TV as it's called in the show) in almost every episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangaioh Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I like it... it was not bad... the only time when the show did get serious is when they are fighting the Glorf at the same time having Coop (I should say the writers), always finding a way for the bad guys to be humiliated in every episode through it's battles... though I did miss the bounty hunter episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKWIND Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I love it!!!! Sure it has some kiddie humor (like the pop rocks and soda bit ) But it is like one of the last few shows I can find on tv today that's not trying to be a public service message. . . Just blatant ass kicking from start to finish!!! I also love Coop's cocky attitude about all situations no matter what!!!! He has that thing wired for whatever but then the unthinkable happens !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnollman Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Man, I love this show. It has nods to old anime, nods to fan favorites like the Blues Brothers, and all sorts of other in-jokes. Love it.... I just hope they keep making it. With Coop's victory over the Glorft in the last episode, I'm not sure where they will go with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I've caught the occasional episode and while I can see it's appeal to a few people for me it does nothing. I neither like it nor dislike it. It's just another kid's show with bright colors, things that happen and big explosions. This show is definately not aimed at adults but at the same time it is not aimed at 6 and 7 year olds. It seems to me to be another one of those shows that CN is famous for like Samurai Jack... shows that are smart enough to risk being "over kid's heads" but usually land square in the laps of pre-teens. The show is just edgy enough to be something a parent who normally turns off the Simpsons would let their kid watch. The show is proactive... and edgy-cute... to the max. Like Courage, Samurai Jack and all the other shows CN makes. It's downside may be that the show is not too marketable as the audience it has is probably made up of pre-teens who would not buy toys anymore and crazy sick old people like us who would demand "collector grade all diecast 1/10th scale super articulation" versions of the items in the show. I think it will last about two or three seasons then get replaced in benefit of something else... like all CN shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta Otaku Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Love this show. Love the humor, the animation, the anime references, the Jersey references, the characters... I'm a fan til the end! My favorite episode thus far is hands down the S-Force episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Never even heard of it before. Have to do a web search and see what turns up. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Jenius Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 My favorite episode thus far is hands down the S-Force episode. Yeah... well.... I kinda like it sometimes. It doesn't really grab me... but it doesn't repel me either. I think the robot is kinda stupid looking too and that's my whole deal.. but then again, I used to think the Big O looked stupid too... so maybe Megas will grow on me. Overall I'd give it a Meh+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Never even heard of it before. Have to do a web search and see what turns up.Graham Official Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 One of my favorites is the one with the Regis Mk 5, voiced by Michael Dorn I believe. I love the part when Megas stomps on the "bug" Regis and proceeds to scrape it off his foot on the edge of a building...this show is a riot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Best scene in the show, sent my Dad giggling, which is rare for a cartoon to do, except maybe Lupin, When they fix the power core with Duct Tape. LOL, if you can't duct it chuck it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Saw the pilot ep. Didn't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallet21 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Saw the pilot ep. Didn't like it. You may want to give it another shot, I wasn't very impressed after the 1st episode either but subsequent episodes have been pretty good imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Nut Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I quite like it, just watched the ep where the power core needs fixing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yang_Neumann Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I think it is awesome! How can you not like a show that has so many hilarious nods to such classics as Starblazers, G-force and Voltron. Is it on the goofy side? Sure, but so is most Anime...and at least Megas XLR is intentionally goofy. The whole show is meant as a homage/satire of Japanese Giant Robot shows, and in that regard it shines...and it takes place in Jersey, now how funny is that? I've only been able to sit through two episodes of the show, The Regis 5 ep. and the Gatchaman parody. It's an okay show, but not anything I could watch religiously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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