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Re: Macross/Robotech toy information
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Wed, 21 Mar 2001 14:36:20 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Aaron West writes:
> 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.
> > 
> > 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!

   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...

> 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

   I never managed to find the Betas.  I do have the maroon
   and green Alphas, however; one has a broken gun, and they're
   a bit played-with, but they're still spiffy to break out and
   transform a few dozen times.  Neat!  I still hope one day
   to build a decent LEGO Alpha, but we'll see.

   Of course, if you wanted a decent Valkyrie, you could always
   buy the Transformer Jetfire (about seven to nine years ago),
   which came with the super-armour (albeit in red).  I still
   have mine, extra parts and all, the only Transformer I kept
   when I sold the rest of the lot.  *sigh*

   best

   LFB

   XFUT -> .o-t.fun



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  Re: Macross/Robotech toy information
 
(...) 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 (...) (26 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)

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