News Archives: September 2001

September 30, 2001

Cleaning House by Chris 12:03 A.M. EST
It's out with the old and in with a lot of new today. I've got several items today, so let's get to them. The Lore Store has received a substantial update, as well as the Links page. There's also four new Fanfic chapters and some new art in the Fan Art gallery.

September 29, 2001

New Lineart by Lore 3:08 P.M. EST
Thanks to the work of Dustin "NewType" Wilkinson, I have three new lineart files for the RX-78 GP02A in Gundam 0083. They include a view of the atomic bazooka unequipped, shoulder verniers, and side views of the shield.

Sieg Zeon! by Lore 3:46 A.M. EST
While Mobile Suit Gundam is absent from Cartoon Network, you can quench your thirst here with another UC section, 0083. I also have put up a brand new fanfic from StarKnight entitled Quest of the StarKnights, with more chapters on the way. Chris and I have been reading all of your fanfic submissions. We will be posting the rest very soon; keep sending them in!

September 28, 2001

Double the Zeta for the price of one by Chris 10:30 A.M. EST
This time I'm back with some more mecha and officially open up Gundam ZZ. I'll be doing some other sections and then return to Victory Gundam, which is the last TV series I'll be doing. Also, watch for an extensive fanfic and links update soon.

September 26, 2001

Kamille's Back by Chris 9:35 A.M. EST
For a change of pace, I present a review (with screenshots) for episode 28 of Zeta Gundam. Many more reviews will be on the way soon.

X Marks the Spot by Lore 2:42 A.M. EST
Once again staying true to the order the fans have chosen, I present the complete Gundam X Mecha section. Next up is Gundam 0083 followed by G Gundam and then Gundam Wing and Endless Waltz.

September 25, 2001

Formula Stuff Galore by Chris 9:45 P.M. EST
We had a few days of down time, but that's been taken care of, and we're back. I've got another substantial Mecha update today, no less than 6 sections relating to Gundam F91. They include: F91, F90, F90 (manga), Silhouette Formula 91, Crossbone Gundam, and Formula Wars 0122. I've also made changes of my own: the Bug from F91 is now in Burke's Mobile Weapons format, and the Crossbone Gundam X-3 has a new color picture. Other files have minor new notes added to them. My next project will be Gundam ZZ.

Now for some announcements. Lore and I have stated several times that readers should examine the FAQ before contacting us. Despite that, people continue to ask us questions that are in the FAQ. It's to the point that I have to address one specific question here: do not ask us for files. I get plenty of emails like this: "Can you send me pics and specs for _______ mobile suit that's not up yet?" I don't mean to sound so harsh here, but the answer will be no. We don't have time to send people all the pics and specs they want. If we did fill these requests, we'd have no time to update the site. So if you want items from a certain series that's not up, you'll just have to be a bit patient. We will have it all up soon, that's a guarantee.

September 18, 2001

Other Small Things by Ryan Ross 1:36 A.M. EST
Among other small things, I added a 90mm machinegun to the GM Command Space Type's weapons list, and I've updated a few pages' lineart lists.

September 17, 2001

More Mecha by Chris 8:00 P.M. EST
Yes, it's time to roll out another mecha section. This time it's a beefy one, MSV. My next project is the Formula series, including F90 and F91. Lore will begin work on Gundam X shortly.

New Staff Member by Chris 10:05 A.M EST
Our staff continues to grow, and today I'd like to welcome TheNobleGundam. He will be finishing off reviews for the Slayers area, as well as Cowboy Bebop. Today he makes his debut with episodes 27-28 of Slayers Next. Expect more from him soon.

September 14, 2001

The Gundam Petition by Chris 11:52 P.M. EST
Fans of Gundam are expressing their displeasure with Cartoon Network all over the place. One of our board members, Great Loner, posted a link to a petition to Cartoon Network to resume airing Gundam. Pick of Gundam Plus took notice and posted it on his main page, which helped increase the number of signatures. I too am posting it here so it gets attention. Aside from CN's abrupt removal of Gundam, they have shown themselves to be hypocrites. Apparently Gundam is objectionable during this sensitive time, but not Cowboy Bebop on Thursday night. At the beginning of episode 4, a group of TERRORISTS gun down a large group of people in a bar. Just what the hell is CN thinking, and who decides what airs? What sort of inconsistency is this? Honestly, all I can say is that I'm disgusted by their actions and lack of any explanation. Click Here to sign the petition.

The Devil Gundam by Chris 9:22 P.M. EST
For lack of any Gundam to review, it's back to some other stuff. I have more episodes of G Gundam, and reviews (with screenshots) are now up for episodes 40-41. At the very least I'll be able to finish this series once all the episodes are translated. As for my next Mecha update, it will be MSV, but that will take a few days.

September 13, 2001

Minor Things by Chris 11:35 P.M EST
I've checked out CN's schedule for the rest of the month, and it looks like they've wiped it clean of Gundam. They want to take the cowardly route and avoid any negativity, and they have already lost the respect of many fans for lack of any explanation. Thanks to several readers for also searching for this info.

Damn That CN Again by Chris 7:10 P.M. EST
Well, those idiots at Cartoon Network have done it again. They again skipped Gundam and showed all DB/DBZ during Toonami. Right when we finally get to the end of the series, they start messing it all up. This being the case, daily Gundam reviews are on hold until they start showing things again, hopefully airing what they skipped. Well, I do have some pretty big updates today. First, a new Mecha section for Turn A Gundam is now available. Second, there's a few Fanfic updates. Mr. Bagel has sent me chapter 2 of Gundam Wing: True Heroes, and board member MajinKOS has submitted Tenchi Muyo: Majin Chronicles.

September 12, 2001

Gundam Madness, Damn CN by Chris 11:10 P.M. EST
Okay, Cartoon Network is pissing me off now. They didn't show episode 38 yesterday, but they showed new Dragon Ball. Today, they show episode 39! Unbelievable. Worse, they show a Dragon Ball Z rerun later on. This is very irresponsible and rude to fans. I can understand the whole problem with yesterday, but it's no excuse for what they did today. This behavior shows a lack of respect for Gundam fans, and it also shows that all they care about is their kiddie pleaser DBZ.

Well, that's enough ranting. Now it's time for the updates. No, there's no review of episode 39 today because I was busy with other projects. What is new today is another 7 Mecha Domain sections. They are as follows: MS-X, Z-MSV, ZZ-MSV, Kunio Okawara Miscellaneous Variations, Hajime Katoki Variations, Syd Mead Variations, and MS Encyclopedia Variations. Also, I made some minor corrections to the Zeta Gundam section. As to what you can expect next from me, I'll be working on Turn A Gundam and MSV, and Lore will be working on Gundam X. For more info on what he's doing, check the Forum. You can also post requests for me, as long as they are not sections he has already committed to.

Why Did You Have to Pick Zeta? by Lore 2:11 A.M. EST
You guys couldn't have possibly picked a more complex series to request next in the Mecha section than Zeta Gundam. I spent the entire day today preparing the Zeta section for you and am happy to premiere it ahead of time. It is by far the largest section we have premiered yet.

September 11, 2001

No Gundam Today by Chris 6:53 P.M. EST
By now the entire world is aware of what happened in New York and Washington. To any of our readers in New York, I'd like to express my condolences, and hope no one was affected by what happened. Now that I've said that, back to business. There's no review for Gundam episode 38 because CN showed two hours of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Since most cable programming has been affected by today's tragedy, that could be a possible explanation. Also, I'm working on 7 more Mecha Domain sections (they'll be ready soon), and Lore might have Zeta Gundam ready tonight, but no promises.

September 10, 2001

The Duel in Texas by Chris 8:45 P.M. EST
A review (with screenshots) is now up for episode 37 of Gundam, and episodes 35-36 now have screens as well. Also, I've completed work on 7 (yes, 7) more Mecha Domain sections. Now available: CCA-MSV, F91-MSV, V-MSV, Tactics Mobility Fleet 0079, G-Saviour (game), and SD Gundam: G Generation Gather Beat 1-2. Whew, that sure is alot of sections, so it should keep everyone happy for awhile.

New Mecha by Chris 10:15 A.M. EST
In an effort to help Lore get all the sections up, I am now also working on Mecha Domain sections. Now up for your viewing pleasure is Cross Dimension 0079 and sections for The Blue Destiny manga and game.

September 9, 2001

The Next Mecha Domain Section by Lore 3:12 A.M. EST
First of all, Gundam 0080 is now up in the Mecha section. As I promised, I will follow the results of the poll to determine which series is going to be completed next. The topic will still be open on the message board, but the results are final as of today. The order will be: Zeta Gundam, Gundam X, Gundam 0083, G Gundam, and Gundam Wing. Also, Chris has updated the FA(H)Q with answers to several important questions. Basically, we are getting a lot of email questions which could be answered very easily on the forum by our other knowledgeable members. From now on, we ask that you post your questions on the Forum first and then email us only if you do not get an answer within a reasonable period of time. When you do decide to email us, please check the staff page to determine which staff member the email should be directed to. For example, all Gundam television show questions should go to Chris, any errors on the site should be reported to me, any questions about specs in the Mecha section should go to Ryan Ross, etc. As for when you should expect Zeta Gundam to be up, it doesn't hurt to check here every day.

September 8, 2001

Big Zam's Last Stand by Chris 9:40 P.M. EST
A review for episode 36 of Gundam is now available. Gundam Plus is back up, but some parts don't seem to be available. Also, I have made some updates to the FAQ, and I ask that everyone look over it, especially the new contact information.

A Few Things by Ryan Ross 1:29 A.M. EST
I've added a few things to a few mecha files, and I fixed the lineart mix-up with the 08th MS Team Type 61 tank.

September 6, 2001

The Glory of Solomon by Chris 7:34 P.M. EST
Well, let me first give my welcome to new staff member Ryan Ross, as his help is greatly appreciated with the Mecha section. A review is now available for Gundam episode 35. Gundam Plus seems to be down right now, so no new screenshots will be available until they return.

A New Staff Member by Lore 3:28 A.M. EST
It is my pleasure to welcome a new staff member to the site, Ryan Ross. Ryan will be Chief Editor of the Mecha section. He was formerly an editor of the old Mecha Domain, but now is contributing his expertise here in order to maintain the highest level of accuracy possible in all the profiles.

First Revisions by Ryan Ross 3:28 A.M. EST
Okay, for my first update, I revised a few mecha files, but most noticeably, I added lineart links that have been missing. Expect updates and revisions of the Gundam Wing section whenever it's put back up, because the old Mecha Domain page has always been lacking in some departments.

September 5, 2001

A Fateful Encounter by Chris 9:45 P.M. EST
Now up is a review with my own screenshots for episode 34 of Gundam. The series is now 3/4 complete, and the final arc is gearing up.

Stray Dog Strut by Chris 10:10 A.M. EST
Here's the review that I promised: episode 2 of Cowboy Bebop. Unfortunately, Brolly has vanished, and since the series is on Adult Swim now, I've decided to take over the reviews for it. Also, the Bebop section has been changed around to incorporate new information.

September 4, 2001

Farewell in Side Six by Chris 11:45 P.M. EST
I've got a few things to cover in this update. First off, I have a review of episode 33 of Gundam, complete with screenshots I made myself. The second item is about these screenshots. After I took down the pics, Pick posted an apology on his forum. I had a long (and friendly) conversation with him today on AIM, and we decided to start fresh with a clean slate and put this mess behind us. That means all the previous screenshots are back up for Gundam and should be up soon for Gundam Wing. Finally, the 'review of a different sort' I mentioned will be delayed until tomorrow.

September 3, 2001

New Poll, DVD Express no more by Lore 10:34 P.M. EST
Many of you have emailed me requesting that your favorite Mecha Domain section be done next. Gundam 0080 will be the next one completed; but after that, I have decided to let you guys choose the next one from the top 5 that have been requested by email so far. Just check the Forum for a poll in the General section. In other news, all the DVD Express links have been replaced by Right Stuf links. DVD Express has been going downhill for awhile now and is no longer reliable enough to be included on the site.

Breakthrough by Chris 9:04 P.M. EST
Now available is a review for episode 32 of Gundam. Watch tomorrow morning for a review of a different sort.

September 2, 2001

Fanfics & More by Chris 8:10 P.M. EST
I have some different items in today's update. First is a new fanfic entitled Gundam Wing: True Heroes by Mr. Bagel, who is also a member of our message board. Be on the lookout for more chapters soon. Also, I've updated MissBunny's Miyu reviews for episodes 1-7 to include product links now that Right Stuf has added them. In looking over Right Stuf reports, I've noticed that many people are interested in Macross products, and I'm glad to see that. Also, Right Stuf's offices will be closed from Tuesday through Friday for upgrades. You can still order items, but they won't ship until the offices reopen. Well, I'll be back tomorrow for my daily Gundam reviews.

September 1, 2001

Resolution by Chris 9:48 P.M. EST
After yesterday's update, I got a lot of feedback on the issue. Based on postings at Gundam Plus' message board, Pick totally avoided my arguments and made up some lame excuse. When someone has that sort of obstinate attitude, you can't argue with them. This could turn into an ugly flame war, but I won't do that. Thanks to objective advice from Mark Simmons, I've reached a decision. I've already made my argument and my point. However, if after all of this I keep the pictures I've already used or take more, it would make me a hypocrite. I don't want to be a hypocrite for the sake of screenshots, so they're all gone. If you want to see pictures, I'll have new ones of my own there in the future. So the battle is done. Pick chose to avoid the heat, but if that's the way it's to be, so be it. I'll go about my business as usual and not waste another minute on him. Speaking of getting back to business, a review is now up for episode 31 of Gundam.

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