Official ROBOTECH Thread

[The ill Jedi]

I don't know if there are many Robotech fans here, but I am a big fan.

EDIT (9/11/07): There is bound to be a ton of toys coming for the movie, so we'll post news and pics about those as well as vintage stuff here to. :D

I had a transforming Cyclone when I was a kid and it was one of my favorite toys. I have Toynami's Masterpiece Veritech Fighters, I love them and am really excited that they are doing these!

http://www.robotech.com/images/content/GIM_1767_2_140.jpg

http://www.robotech.com/images/content/GIM_1766_2_7752.jpg

BBTS has these up for Pre-order: Masterpiece Cyclones (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1&category=3540)

[LordAzrael]

Big Robotech Fan. BTW - I saw that there is a new Robotech series on DVD coming out soon.

http://www.theshadowchronicles.com/

You know what size these are ?

[hairlesswookiee]

wow i didn't know that the new movie was out already!!! i love robotech, it was one of the first anime shows that i watched. i have the complete Remastered set on DVD and will have to search for this as well.

~~ the robotech masterpiece figures are awesome and i only own two of them: Roy Fokker, and Rick Hunter are the only two characters that i really cared enough about to run out and buy the fighters for.

[The ill Jedi]

I know this pic is small, but it gives you a good scale reference, about the same size as a Shadow Fighter.

http://www.robotech.com/images/content/NWS_304_4_6798.jpg

[die]

Big fan right here too! I've loved it since I was a kid.

I'm definitely picking at least one up!

[The ill Jedi]

Nice to know I'm not the only one excited about this. I've loved Robotech since I was a wee lad.

[LordAzrael]

I know this pic is small, but it gives you a good scale reference, about the same size as a Shadow Fighter.

http://www.robotech.com/images/content/NWS_304_4_6798.jpg

Actually that's Scott Bernard's Alpha the VAF-1C.

EDIT: Ok I found the source and they say its a Shadow Fighter - but a Shadow Fighter has a different head and Missile Shoulders to that. Its definitely a VAF-1C but the colour scheme is a little off. Reading the press release it looks like its supposed to be from the new movie - so its possible shadow fighters look a bit different to that.

EDIT 2: Look what else I found while searching for more pics!!!

www.collectiondx.com/gallery/FeatureImages/NYtoyfair/2007/Toynami/P2134088.jpg

EDIT 3: Ok looking at the Gun its definitely the Shadow Fighter's gun and not the standard Alpha gunpod.

[The ill Jedi]

Actually that's Scott Bernard's Alpha the VAF-1C.

EDIT: Ok I found the source and they say its a Shadow Fighter - but a Shadow Fighter has a different head and Missile Shoulders to that. Its definitely a VAF-1C but the colour scheme is a little off. Reading the press release it looks like its supposed to be from the new movie - so its possible shadow fighters look a bit different to that.

EDIT 2: Look what else I found while searching for more pics!!!

www.collectiondx.com/gallery/FeatureImages/NYtoyfair/2007/Toynami/P2134088.jpg

EDIT 3: Ok looking at the Gun its definitely the Shadow Fighter's gun and not the standard Alpha gunpod.

Thanks for the in depth info! :D

Nice to see another ROBOTECH fan here.

Wouldn't it be sick if SIDESHOW made a line of ROBOTECH collectibles!?! If that was to happen, consider me bankrupt!

I'm gonna post that in the License request forum.

[screamingmetal]

I don't know if there are many Robotech fans here, but I am a big fan. I had a transforming Cyclone when I was a kid and it was one of my favorite toys. I have Toynami's Masterpiece Veritech Fighters, I love them and am really excited that they are doing these!

http://www.robotech.com/images/content/GIM_1767_2_140.jpg

http://www.robotech.com/images/content/GIM_1766_2_7752.jpg

BBTS has these up for Pre-order: Masterpiece Cyclones (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1&category=3540)
Yeah I owned one when I was a kid, Loved that figure. I still have the basic body minus the bike accessories.
It would be cool to buy this new one, wish it was based on the original depiction. Is this 1:6 scale?

[The ill Jedi]

Yeah I owned one when I was a kid, Loved that figure. I still have the basic body minus the bike accessories.
It would be cool to buy this new one, wish it was based on the original depiction. Is this 1:6 scale?

I believe so, but don't quote me on it. The Masterpiece Veritechs stand roughly 12" and I think that's how tall these will be.

[LordAzrael]

http://www.croftminster.com.au/images/toynami/toy_robo-masterpiece-sue_l.jpg

Here's the real Shadow Fighter. Note that the lack of a sensor array next to the head and the slightly different shoulders.

That other pick is a VAF-1C Alpha with the Shadow Fighter's gun pod.

:-)

[The Mike]

These are cool, I always loved Robotech but never liked anything past Macross....

[Boba Fett]

Really nice! I used to have Roy Fokker's Veritech "Skull One" fighter as a kid.

[The ill Jedi]

Really nice! I used to have Roy Fokker's Veritech "Skull One" fighter as a kid.

So did I! You had to love the weight of those Die-Cast toys back in the day. I had a Voltron too and you got a workout lugging that thing around! :D

I have the Masterpiece VF-1A (Rick Hunter), VF-1J (Roy Fokker) and Masterpiece Voltron from Toynami. I can't wait to get the Cyclones!

[The ill Jedi]

This is sweet!!

1/5000 Scale SDF-1 Transforming 12" Figure

http://img.animenewsi.com/g/generated/Figurines/Macross_SDF-1/SDF-1_03__scaled_600.jpg

http://img.animenewsi.com/g/albums/Figurines/Macross_SDF-1/SDF-1_16.jpg

[LordAzrael]

This is sweet!!

1/5000 Scale SDF-1 Transforming 12" Figure

http://img.animenewsi.com/g/generated/Figurines/Macross_SDF-1/SDF-1_03__scaled_600.jpg

http://img.animenewsi.com/g/albums/Figurines/Macross_SDF-1/SDF-1_16.jpg

Shame they got the carrier arms displayed incorrectly in battleship mode - they need to be rotated 90 degrees so that they are parallel to the ground.

But yeah - looks pretty sweet!

[crasis]

Yeah, that Wave 1:5000 scale SDF-1 is absolutely beautiful...but don't be fooled by that description of its size. She's actually a small beast, though she sports just enough diecast to make for a satisfying collectible. I still think I may have overpaid at $130 shipped, though.

It's so great to see other Macross/Robotech fans on the boards! I'm a diehard fan of both. Do any of you guys collect Macross? Most of my money is divided between Sideshow STAR WARS 1:6 scale figs and Yamato MACROSS Valkyries/PopBox 1:6 character figures. Honestly, I wasn't very pleased with the quality of the Toynami "Masterpiece" toys (compared to the amazing 1:60 and 1:48 scale Japanese Valks), though the Cyclones definitely have caught my eye.

This year seems to be the best (worst for my wallet) ever for Macross, since the 25th anniversary is bound to stir up some great collectibles (not to mention the confirmed NEW tv series starting production in Japan!).

Here are some quick pics I took to help illustrate the size of the Wave SDF-1:

Kit Fisto sneaks into the Macross case..
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5147/sdf1kitfistowk2.th.jpg (http://img264.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sdf1kitfistowk2.jpg)

..And Bib doesn't seem to be too happy about the scale of the wares Hikaru is peddling.
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/4784/part1dn6.th.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=part1dn6.jpg)

[The ill Jedi]

Welcome to the Board Crasis, it is great to see other Robotech fans here! I was introduced to these with the Robotech Series back in the eighties and I only have a couple of the Masterpiece Veritechs from Toynami and I have all of the Cyclones on order. I used to have the original Die-Cast toys when I was a kid too!

That's a cool collection you got there, Is that the Masterpiece Fokker on the left? I'm also anxiously awaiting the new series, I'm sure it will be awesome! Robotech rules! :rock

[The ill Jedi]

I figured since there is interest in the movie, that I'd ressurect this thread too. :rock

[p!tu]

I figured since there is interest in the movie, that I'd ressurect this thread too. :rock

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[DarkKnight2k4]

YEah the movie will spur interest... Wonder what kind of products we will get?

Hope Tobey does the movie justice...

[p!tu]

YEah the movie will spur interest... Wonder what kind of products we will get?

Hope Tobey does the movie justice...

lets just hope!!!!!!!!

[Khev]

http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery2/gallery/d/69381-3/P2134088.jpg

Awesome! I've always wanted a Beta Fighter! Anyone know when this will be released?

[The ill Jedi]

Awesome! I've always wanted a Beta Fighter! Anyone know when this will be released?
I just read that Toynami and Aoshima are working on this and it should be out in '08.

[p!tu]

I just read that Toynami and Aoshima are working on this and it should be out in '08.

cant wait!!!!!!!:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

[Reinhardt]

alright, total virgin question, but i never got into Robotech back in the day. Does the cartoon still hold up today? For someone without the nostalgia factor, is it enjoyable? Where do I start??

Thanks!!

[Khev]

http://www.toynami.com/images/popup_toynami_booth06.jpg

Just a friendly heads up to anyone excited about the upcoming Beta fighter; Scott Bernard's alpha is getting a re-release to coincide with the Beta, but with better joints and build quality. So don't rush over to ebay and drop $200+ on one of the cheaply made originals. A much better version at a fraction of the price is on the way.

[The Mike]

Depends. The original Robotech or "Macross" I think holds up for the most part except in the ultra conservative timeperiod that seems to be now, I don't know if Kyle and Minmei's weird "I'm in love with my cousin" thing would hold up....

I would start in Macross...then move forward from there. The other series have merit but I just never liked them past Macross although the Dana Sterling character was interesting.

[Khev]

Here's Toynami's Macross display from SDCC 2007:

http://www.toynami.com/images/popup_toynami_booth07.jpg

Looks like a new Rick Hunter (Macross DYRL movie edition) 12 inch figure is on the way.

[The ill Jedi]

alright, total virgin question, but i never got into Robotech back in the day. Does the cartoon still hold up today? For someone without the nostalgia factor, is it enjoyable? Where do I start??

Thanks!!
The U.S. Robotech series is what I grew up with and I still love it today as much as I did when I was a kid.

Check this one out: Robotech: The Macross Saga Complete Collection (http://www.amazon.com/Robotech-Macross-Saga-Complete-Collection/dp/B00006IUFQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/103-3327623-0415067?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1189615625&sr=8-3)

I highly recommend it! :rock

[The ill Jedi]

Check out some of Toynami's "Invid Invasion" (or "New Generation" if you prefer) set up at SDCC 2007:

http://www.toynami.com/images/popup_toynami_booth06.jpg

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Notice the Beta Fighter attached to the back of Scott's alpha.... :drool
I saw that!! It was a beautiful setup and the Cyclones look BAD ASS!! :rock

[Khev]

I saw that!! It was a beautiful setup and the Cyclones look BAD ASS!! :rock

Were you there in person? Any better pics? Toynami (or Yamato, or whoever) needs to make us some high end Zentraedi and Invid fighters--PRONTO.

[p!tu]

Better pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The ill Jedi]

Were you there in person? Any better pics? Toynami (or Yamato, or whoever) needs to make us some high end Zentraedi and Invid fighters--PRONTO.
Yes, I was there in person and stupid me, I must've been so in awe that I only snapped these two pics of the Cyclones.

Not necessarily better. :o

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/illJedi26/SDCC%202007/DSC00401.jpg

This was a tough pic to get, he was on a rotating display. Bad Ass though! :rock

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/illJedi26/SDCC%202007/DSC00403.jpg

And yes we need some Battle Pods and Invid Fighters!! :rock

[p!tu]

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[DBoz]

I want that Scott Bernard sooooooo bad. I had a friend who's brother had one of the older ones back in the 90s. I always tried to get him to sell it to me, but he wouldn't.

[The ill Jedi]

I want that Scott Bernard sooooooo bad. I had a friend who's brother had one of the older ones back in the 90s. I always tried to get him to sell it to me, but he wouldn't.
I had one when I was a kid and a Veritech, I wish I still had them. :monkey2

I have all three of the new ones on order at BBTS though! :rock

[p!tu]

holahola! no se escribir!!!! robotatek!!!!!!!!!!!!!es muy cull!!!!

[The ill Jedi]

Robotatek...WTF!?! Pitu estas borracho? :D

[p!tu]

Robotatek...WTF!?! Pitu estas borracho? :D

NO!!! boracho!!!! estoy con El Capitan!!! Morgan!!!! en la playa!!!!

[Khev]

alright, total virgin question, but i never got into Robotech back in the day. Does the cartoon still hold up today? For someone without the nostalgia factor, is it enjoyable? Where do I start?

If Robotech holds no nostalgia for you, then you might want to seriously consider jumping on board through Jack McKinney's novelizations of the series. I saw bits and pieces of the cartoon as a kid and loved them but didn't get the whole story until I read the books. I later caught up on the cartoons when I was in high school and was pretty disappointed about how cheezy some of it played out on screen. With the books you just picture everything like a Michael Bay mecha flick and its all cool. :cool:

I had a friend who loved Robotech as a kid and then bought a bunch of the videos but found them to be almost unwatchable.

Personally I love it all now; I'm not bothered by "80's cheese" as in addition to Robotech I also still love the original He-Man cartoon as well as Blackstar, GI Joe, and several others.

The story is great and would do well for a live-action telling, just make sure you're properly "in the zone" and you should appreciate the cartoon like the rest of us do. :)

[Khev]

Anyone know of any cool Robotech products shown at SDCC? I've done some searching online and haven't found anything.

[fantasymaker]

HEY ill !!!! i have the masterpiece alpha scott bernard ( toynami ) is one of the things most harder to find, for the fans !!!!!!! and a few days i buy the ciclone of megahouse !!!! is beautifull , i recommend you !!!!!!!!!.
the world of robotech and macross is extremely beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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