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Post by Chuckles on Apr 22, 2009 1:31:12 GMT -5
Just hear me out for a sec. www.vizeurope.com/uk/property/zoidsgenesisNow as we all know, Viz has been throwing the Genesis title around for at least three years now, with nothing to show for it. Whether this actually qualifies as "something", or is merely "nothing w/ coolwhip", is entirely up to you. So they've actually constructed a humble page for it on their newly launched European site, along with a dubbed trailer. And by dub, I mean the narration is-- there hasn't been any sign of any non-Japanese dialogue yet. Then again, all of the other shows-- some of which do have english dubs already, are still treated the same way. Like I said, you be the judge: Positive sign for the future, or just an elaborate, delayed April Fool's prank? |
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Post by Black Arachnis on Apr 22, 2009 8:28:31 GMT -5
could this mean Hasbro or perhaps Tomy themselves are bringing the Genesis models to the western countries without import?(okay, I`m still boned by being dutch...)
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Post by Charlie on Apr 22, 2009 10:51:40 GMT -5
I do hope that the anime resurfaces. There could be a chance that the kits become readily available outside of Asia.
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Post by Dano on Apr 22, 2009 11:47:39 GMT -5
idk it looks legit to me. The Death Note page was much the same back before it was released in English.
EDIT: Also, when Viz finally released a dubbed trailer on their site for Death Note, I believe it wasn't the voice actors they actually chose for the show.
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Post by Xehn on Apr 22, 2009 13:05:21 GMT -5
Hasbro's finished with Zoids. There wasn't a single mention of them, with Assualt/Alternative
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Post by adamassc on Apr 22, 2009 13:36:03 GMT -5
promising, here's hoping there's an american release too.
BTW, has Ron always been a doctor?
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Post by Xehn on Apr 22, 2009 14:55:14 GMT -5
After watching the trailer: ...ow. Let's hope those aren't the official English names and such. ._o;
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Post by Ernestotaku on Apr 22, 2009 15:17:06 GMT -5
Why?
It looks like the original names to me...
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Post by omegasworder on Apr 22, 2009 15:51:59 GMT -5
im praying for an american release of the show and the models.
i miss being able to buy zoids in stores..
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Post by Tilly on Apr 22, 2009 15:58:04 GMT -5
The names seem fine to me other than the usual English-speaker issues with Japanese (trying to make the last e in Murasame long, adding stress accents, blah blah). There's some L/R switching from how we're used to romanizing them too, but considering I don't think there's anything reliable and official either way that's not inherently wrong.
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Post by brightcat13527 on Apr 22, 2009 21:05:49 GMT -5
I hope it will be dubbed. I'm lazy and don't like reading subs all the time.  |
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Post by ddrnewb on Apr 22, 2009 21:26:17 GMT -5
Yea Im hoping it will be dubbed that would be awesome.
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Post by Xehn on Apr 23, 2009 8:13:28 GMT -5
Well, not so much the characters (apart from 'Zailin') as 'Digardo'...
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Post by SkyKnight on Apr 23, 2009 22:16:49 GMT -5
Well, I am neutral on this, since Zoids anime doesn't affect my affection for Zoids. But I do hope a more solid storyline that is easier for first-time Zoiders can make a difference in the North American market. And I don't think TT has totally given up on marketing Zoids towards Westerners.
But then again, if the anime does show up in North America, would kids line up for Zoids kits, just buy the cheesy action figures? There's a good reason why Hasbro gave up on Zoids.
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 23, 2009 23:37:37 GMT -5
But then again, if the anime does show up in North America, would kids line up for Zoids kits, just buy the cheesy action figures? There's a good reason why Hasbro gave up on Zoids. Since 'cheesy action figures' describes half of the Genesis toyline, maybe they'll have better luck selling them this time, lol Well, his first appearance had him supervising the treatment of Garaga's wounded comrades. |
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