DESTINY Squared by Chris 1:15 P.M. EST Dave Skinner has sent in some additional improved lineart, covering DESTINY, DESTINY-MSV, DESTINY ASTRAY, SEED-MSV and ASTRAY R. Crossbone Vanguard also sent in some new lineart for the Dagger L.
On another note, it pains me to have to make this kind of post. I am serious about my statements regarding the DESTINY reviews, and I'm saying now that harassment is unacceptable and will not produce any desirable results for anyone involved. Because of this, I'm forced to implement a new measure. Every time someone sends me an e-mail about DESTINY reviews, the reviews will be delayed by a week. This is all thanks to a juvenile, harassing letter sent by "Buck Rogers." If this new policy bothers you, you can send him an e-mail at darthjota@yahoo.com to express your displeasure at his childish behavior. In 5 years I've never had to resort to doing this, but this situation is unacceptable. I hope this is the last time I have to make this kind of post.
March 29, 2005
DESTINY's Destiny by Chris 8:35 P.M. EST Lineart contributor Dave Skinner has sent in improved lineart and some custom pieces covering most of DESTINY's early designs, along with DESTINY-MSV. While I'm on the subject of DESTINY, no more than four days ago I made a clear statement two posts below this. DO NOT ASK ME ABOUT DESTINY REVIEWS. Despite that statement, I am still receiving just as many e-mails asking about the reviews. I'm not sure how I can state it more plainly. However, I will not feel compelled to crank out reviews simply because people are complaining about their absence.
March 26, 2005
Gundam: The Novels by Chris 4:15 P.M. EST Although we don't cover books here anymore, this is a special exception. Check out my review for Awakening, the first in Yoshiyuki Tomino's trilogy of Gundam novels. Although the trilogy is published as one trade paperback, I'm splitting the reviews into one for each novel. My thanks go out to Stone Bridge Press for providing a review copy. Also, Nader has sent in lineart for DESTINY's Astray Shrike and Murasame.
March 25, 2005
A Few Items by Chris 12:52 A.M. EST As it is Friday, Ben Davis' latest column is now available. There's a new SEED DESTINY profile of the Destroy Gundam and a DESTINY-MSV profile for the Command ZAKU CCI, both with lineart courtesy of Mark064.
On another note, I've been getting a lot of e-mails asking me about DESTINY reviews. As is usual in these cases, I will refer to the FAQ:
Q: When will _________ section be completed?
A: This question is almost totally pointless, because we have no set plan or firm dates for when an area will be completed. We have to make the website fit in to our busy schedules as best as we can, so things can't always be updated so quickly. If a section isn't finished it's because we don't have the materials to finish it or are too busy to work on it. Basically, we'll get to it when we get to it.
There you have it. Please DO NOT send me e-mails to ask me about why I haven't written reviews or when I will be writing new reviews. Thank you.
March 18, 2005
More Musings by Chris 4:50 P.M. EST Ben Davis chimes in with the second installment of his "Mecha Musings" column. Friday has been set as the date for this column, so check back every week for a new entry.
March 16, 2005
Robots (not the CG movie) by Chris 1:55 P.M. EST For today's update, I'm posting the transcript of the Robot Roundtable discussion that ran from last week until yesterday. It's a good read, so check it out. Also, Dave Skinner sent in color-corrected lineart for Victory Gundam, as well as higher quality pics of the Destiny Gundam and GOUF Ignited.
March 14, 2005
Genesis Climbing by Chris 12:25 A.M. EST Today's update is a call for helps of sort. I'm looking to create a mecha section for the classic series Genesis Climber Mospeada. I need assistance from dedicated fans who would be willing to donate lineart scans and specs from this series. Anyone who wishes to contribute these materials should e-mail me.
March 12, 2005
New Features by Chris 12:38 A.M. EST In the first part of today's update, I'd like to welcome aboard Ben Davis. He's going to be writing a weekly column called Mecha Musings - The Future in Anime, and you can read his first column now. Also, I've posted this week's installment of the Mailbag. Some of this week's questions were leftovers from the Robot Roundtable.
March 10, 2005
Your Regularly Scheduled Update by Chris 1:40 P.M. EST For today's update, I'll start with the new reviews. I've posted a review for volume 2 of the SEED manga adaptation. Also, Mark064 sent in a review for episode 6 of Might Gaine. I'm pleased to say that the response to yesterday's job posting. As a result of that, please note that the following series are reserved and not available for review submissions:
Armored Trooper VOTOMS
Aura Battler Dunbine
Fafner: Dead Aggressor
Gasaraki
Heavy Metal L.Gaim
S-cry-ed (anime and manga)
Zone of the Enders
More information concerning these series will be revealed in a future update.
March 9, 2005
Now Hiring by Chris 6:40 P.M. EST Would you like to write for MAHQ? If so, I've put up a page with information about how to do so.
March 8, 2005
New Server, Interview, Licensing by Chris 9:57 P.M. EST I've got a big update today, but I'm going to start with some news. The site experienced some downtime this weekend due to an upgrade to a new server. Because of that, most readers probably haven't seen the March 3 update. For today's new material, I've got a profile for the new Destiny Gundam with lineart courtesy of Kosh.
I'm also posting my exclusive interview with Bandai's Jerry Chu. Of most interest to Gundam fans is a licensing announcement for the SEED compilation specials and DESTINY for release in the U.S. later this year. Click the above link for the whole interview.
March 3, 2005
All Sorts of Things by Chris 12:05 P.M. EST There are many updates today, so I'm going to start with the small stuff and move up. First, there's the weekly update of the Mailbag, which seems to now be a Friday tradition. Next up, there's a lot of new Victory Gundamlineart which is too numerous to list here, but you'll know it when you see it. Finally, today marks the rollout of the first batch of DESTINY profiles in Burke's Mobile Weapons format. They are:
Now for some notes and reminders to finish everything off. My thanks go out to Mark Simmons for providing additional specs, corrections, and clarifications. There is a new profile for the Doppelhorn Dagger L, thanks to the addition of a model number for its Doppelhorn Striker pack. Also, the "130 meter", "250 meter" and "carrier" ships have all been re-designated as Drake class, Nelson class and Tarawa class respectively. I'd also like to thank Draco Starcloud for sending in custom lineart of the ZAKU Phantom without the Blaze Wizard pack. Finally, as a reminder, today is the last day to submit questions for the Robot Roundtable.
