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Tomocast records tonight, all about Macross


1:00 PM on 10.11.2011
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Tonight I'm joined by Tomopop associate editor Andres Cerrato, Japanator associate editor Hiroko Yamamura and Chris Guanche of Mecha & Anime Headquarters fame to talk about the seminal Macross series. We'll talk about the sexy robots, the pretty animus and about how much I love Minmei. Seriously, I even named my car after her.

As per the usual, we're going to need some questions, so go ahead and drop some in the comments!






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Why has the Macross franchise not enjoyed the same level of success as Gundam? For the most part the storytelling seems to be at least on par with that of the Gundam series

Also, will I end up listening to this podcast?
Have you guys seen the new variable fighter designs in Macross R /The Ride?
Which series is your favorite. (Original and Plus for me)

I'm a pretty big Macross mecha collector. Assuming some or all of you collect Valks do you prefer the 1/48 or 1/60 scale for the Yamato VF-1 line? I personally have several in both scales but prefer 1/60 for the better articulation.

Did anyone shell out for the 1/3000 SDF-1? Which mode do you display it in?
Q: Favourite Macross series? Why?

Q: Least favourite Macross series? Why?

Q: What do you guys think of the recent and future additions to Yamato's Macross 7 line?

Q: What do you guys think of the version 2 updates of the VF-25 line from Bandai?

Q: Favourite Macross toy/model/stuff?

Q: What do you want to see released in the future from Yamato and Bandai in the 1/60 scale line? (Personally, I want Yamato to release the VF-4 Lightning III)

...I created an account just so I could post this comment...
Why didn't I see this earlier. :(
http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/408/408454/img.html

Ok the 30th anniverary is coming up. Bandai has put up the countdown clock http://www.b-ch.com/contents/feat_macross/
What would you like to see in the next Macross series? Speculations for the next production?

Why do you think other people have not adopted the franchise name of macross and made their own alternative universes of the show? Like how gundam has gundam wing, gundam seed, turn a...

How is harmygold still around and inflecting so much damage upon us american macross fans when they don't make anything anymore to support them? When will they just go under and free macross?

What is your favorite macross/robotech video game? Mine is battlecry for the gamecube and even though I don't like robotech for harmony gold. that is still a really fun game with a neet idea for a side story.
Do you remember love?
@Nates4Christ: "harmygold still around"

Too many Robotech fans. I liked Robotech when it first came out but after I learned the truth behind it I just stuck to Macross. Don't get me wrong I love the old Robotech (awesome intro), but the main story came out of Macross so I don't see a reason to keep my nostalgia googles when I can just watch the original

My favourite is Do You Remember Love followed by Frontier, and Frontier would be first if Sheryl didn't grate on my nerves so much.
Hello gang.
Pedro and Chris, this is Mu La Flagga from mechatalk, so G'Day.

Anyway
Questions alright here I go.

1.For a Macross Fighter, what jeet would you want to see as the basis for the alternate mode?
We have the VF1 based on the F-14 Tomcat and the Nightmare based on the F-117 Nighthawk, so got any ideas?
2.Your favi pilot and why from this short list?
Max, Roy, Isamu, Alto and Ozma?

That is all I've got and have fun guys and lady!
Oh and really sorry guys I forgot this little thing for the question since can't edit it.

Chris do you think Earth has the best culture?, maybe you should ask Dennis that question? :P
We known Macross as Robotech back in the days, did anyone ever collect the really old toys that harmony gold released? I remember having a Lisa Hayes (Misa) doll when I was a young girl. To my surprise rewatching the series in the original Japanese language, the dubbed dialogue made this show into one crazy love drama.
Can I request you guys to do the Nyan nyan CM song from Macross Froniter? :3
Hi guys!! I hope I'm not too late!!

Ok, my question is... is there any way that we the people who love Macross all around the world can persuade Shoji Kawamori (and/or whoever has the power) to give us an animated hint about what has happened to the Megaroad and its crew over the last 20 years??

I'm not asking for a direct sequel or an epilogue, I believe the world should never see the end of that expedition because that would keep our imaginations going forever and there's nothing more beautiful than that IMHO. But wouldn't it be TOTALLY DECULTURE if someone managed to intercept a breakthrough transmission from the center of the galaxy featuring a brand new Minmei song?!

Also: Pedro, I loved your Macross Japanaten! Hiroko, I LOVE your posts over at Japanator! Keep up the good work you guys!! I created an account just to post this too!!
aaaaaaaand yes, PLEASE do the Nyan Nyan song!! :D

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