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Re: Macross/Robotech toy information
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Wed, 21 Mar 2001 06:54:06 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Ben Vaughan writes:
> > This is gonna be a great year for Macross related merchandise.  Although
> > because of some licensing issues we may not see some of the toys for a while.
> > 
> > Toy wise the VF-11 will be released this spring. The fastpack versions of
> > the VF-11, YF-19 and YF-21 late this summer.  But the best news of all is
> > the release of the original valkyries sometime in late summer. Two
> > companies, Yamato and Toynami, will be producing versions of the VF-1 to be
> > released late this summer.  Finally my prayers have been answered.
> > 
> > As far as other stuff goes, a Limited Edition box set of the original
> > Macross series will be released sometime this year as well as DVD versions
> > of Robotech.  Some trinket type merchandise will be available in two weeks.
> > 
> > And last but not least Lego is releasing Macross sets!!!
> > Well at least I wish they would. . . but that would be too good to be true.
> > 
> > sun
> 
> For complete info on upcoming toy releases, check out:
> http://valkyrie-exchange.com
> 
> Perhaps the biggest news is that U.S. based Toynami has secured a clear
> license to the entire Robotech series from Harmony Gold.  This is huge.  This
> allows Toynami to use and model any mecha they want.  Can you say Alpha AND
> Beta?  What about Cyclone?  Plus there are indications that they will be
> releasing fast packs for the VF-1's and other configurations.  Perhaps the
> neatest thing is that the company's president is also a Macross fan and
> formed the company with the production of a valkyrie in mind. (!)  Be aware
> that the production is going to be limited, so keep checking. Oh, Boy! Time
> to save those pennies!
> 
> Ben

Oooo!!!  Time for me to start scalping my Matchbox SDF-1 Super Fortress
(MIB-whatever)!!!!
Man, some of those overseas import toys from waaaaay back were TOO COOL.
Wish I had saved my BETA fighters too :o(
Here's to hoping for them LEGO toys too!
Aaron



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(...) Magnificent. I remember having the Japanese Cyclone model ordered through an outlet, and getting my Alpha fighters at K-B when they were remaindered there... (...) I never managed to find the Betas. I do have the maroon and green Alphas, (...) (26 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)

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> This is gonna be a great year for Macross related merchandise. Although (...) For complete info on upcoming toy releases, check out: (URL) Perhaps the biggest news is that U.S. based Toynami has secured a clear license to the entire Robotech (...) (26 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)

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