Of Mecha and their Musings by Chris 8:03 P.M. EST For today I've posted Ben's (slightly delayed) latest entry in Mecha Musings. It's worth mentioning that this is the 25th column in the series, as well as the first one in 2006.
January 24, 2006
VOTOMS info by Chris 6: 10 P.M. EST The following VOTOMS press release was issued today by Central Park Media. The press release also mentions another series, but I'm only posting the VOTOMS info.
NEW YORK, NY (January 24, 2006) - Central Park Media announced the April 4, 2006 release of Armored Trooper VOTOMS -Stage 2: Kummen Jungle Wars, the next chapter in the groundbreaking war epic by renowned director, Ryosuke Takahashi. In this 14-episode two disc set priced at only $34.95 SRP, Armored Trooper Chirico Cuvie has signed on as a mercenary in one of the bloodiest civil wars and will face his most deadly opponent yet.
A very special opportunity has been created for those VOTOMS’ fans who purchase all four story arcs. Each VOTOMS story arc will contain a unique proof of purchase card. Upon collecting and mailing in all four cards along with a $15.00 shipping and handling fee, fans will receive the limited edition VOTOMS ammo can and bonus materials which include a VOTOMS guide exploring the many worlds, characters, and robots of Armored Trooper VOTOMS as well as a special bonus DVD documenting the VOTOMS universe.
The order date for these releases will be March 7, 2006 and the street date will be April 4, 2006. Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time will have English and Japanese language tracks with English subtitles while Armored Trooper VOTOMS -Stage 2: Kummen Jungle Wars will only have Japanese language tracks with English subtitles.
Armored Trooper Votoms - Stage 2: Kummen Jungle Wars
From Ryosuke Takahashi (Creator of Gasaraki and Blue Gender, Director of Silent Service), Norio Shioyama (Character Designer of Ronin Warriors), and Kunio Okawara (Mecha Designer, Mobile Suit Gundam)
“Great military action” - AnimeOnDVD.com
"Anime pick of the month" - Wizard Magazine
"A major event for American fandom" - Animerica
"A vastly sprawling space opera” - SciFi.com
"Should not be missed” - Excelsis.com
After the fall of Uoodo City, renegade Armored Trooper pilot Chirico Cuvie travels to the jungles of Kummen where he signs on as a mercenary in a bloody civil war. When he discovers the guiding hand of the sinister Secret Society behind the conflict, Chirico is swept up in a whirlwind of battles that not only reunite him with Fyana, but also bring him face to face with his deadliest opponent yet: Ypsilon - a fierce Perfect Soldier with a score to settle! Contains Episodes 14-27 on 2 DVDs.
DVD Features: Trivia contest, Previews, Japanese with English Subtitles Running time: 350 minutes Genre: Action/Adventure Rating: 13UP WEA Selection: 752511 SRP: $34.95 UPC: 7-19987-25112-0
About Central Park Media
Central Park Media is a 15-year-old Manhattan-based independent video and book publisher focused on Japanese and Korean animation and graphic novels. Central Park Media has been a leading supplier of anime in the United States since 1990, and a major publisher of manga since 1994. The company currently manufactures and distributes animated video programming under several label names, including U.S. Manga Corps, Be Beautiful, Software Sculptors and Central Park Media, as well as live-action Asian feature films under its Asia Pulp Cinema label.
With exclusive rights to hundreds of graphic novels, the company has become a leading North American publisher of Japanese manga and Korean manhwa. Among CPM's fan-favorite graphic novel titles are Lee Hyun Se's Nambul (the best-selling manhwa in Korean publishing history), and Kia Asamiya's Dark Angel. Under its Be Beautiful imprint, the company also publishes popular yaoi manga such as the best-selling Kizuna: Bonds of Love (the best-selling yaoi title in Japanese publishing history). Visit www.centralparkmedia.com, www.cpmpress.com and www.bebeautifulmanga.com for more information.
January 22, 2006
Advancing Zeta by Chris 6:50 P.M. EST There's more mecha profiles on the horizon in today's massive update. Mark Simmons sent in profile text covering 29 units from Advance of Zeta. Additional credit for specs and lineart goes to Ninjascience, who runs the Titans Test Team Wiki. The profiles here were originally published at the TTT site. If you have any information or lineart for Advance of Zeta, I encourage you to contribute it to that site.
January 21, 2006
G Generation by Chris 5:00 P.M. EST For today's update, AmuroNT1 has provided some mecha profiles for units from the G Generation series of games. They are:
More Plamo by Chris 11:12 P.M. EST We've got some new kit reviews today, along with new photos. First, I've taken new photos for my HGUC GM Command Space. Next, MHEX sent in new photos for the MSiA Rick Dom and MSiA Gyan. Finally, Jason Kwong sent in new photos for the HGUC Gundam, HGUC Guncannon and HGUC GM. Also, check out the following reviews:
New Robots in Disguise by Chris 1:10 P.M. EST Time for second small update with some new DESTINY mecha profiles. The following are now in Burke's Mobile Weapons format:
These are new units that slightly differ from their original SEED-MSV predecessors, which were originally listed as appearing in DESTINY. The listing has been updated to reflect these new units. Thanks go out to Mark Simmons for specs and background information.
Mailbag Fun by Chris 9:45 A.M. EST Breaking from this week's pattern, it's time for the first Mailbag of the new year.
January 4, 2006
Rotten Leftovers by Chris 9:05 P.M. EST We seem to have theme going, so more of the same today.
On the subject of model kits and toys, I'd like to follow up on a request I made last year. We've been running the Models section since 2003, and in those years we've only covered Gundam. Although more Gundam reviews are always welcome, I want to expand beyond that. My goal: a section for Macross. If you have any Macross model reviews, please send them in. Review format should follow the guidelines already listed on site, accessible from the link in the Reminders box.
January 2, 2006
The Leftovers, Continued by Chris 11:45 P.M. EST Today is more of the same from yesterday, so check out these MSiA reviews.
The Leftovers by Chris 4:08 P.M. EST The first update for 2006 is actually comprised of stuff that was intended to go up long ago. It's catch up time, so here's the first batch of 2005's leftovers:
