True_Avery Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Well, we have all seen them. From Power Rangers, to Gundam, to Transformers, Giant Robots are here to save the world and destroy most of it in the process. Recently a friend of mine, who is a mecha fanatic, got me into anything with a metal object bigger than 10 feet. Gundam and Gurren Lagann for a start. But, a little bit back he got ahold of all the episdes of what I consider to be the God of giant robot shows. Megas XLR Intro Theme Link Link Link Episode 1_Part 1 Episode 1_Part 2 Episode 1_Part 3 Basically, a robot called Megas from the future is sent back in time to save humanity from Robot invaders. It ends up in present day New Jersey sitting in a scrap yard. A food obsessed gamer named Coop takes it, gives it a paint job, and replaces the broken head with an actual car fit with hundreds of video game controlers! Kiva, a soldier of the future, comes to the past to recover Megas only to see that Coop, with his friend Jamie, have modified her robot to the point that she can no longer pilot it. So, Coop must now save the present day world from the alien invaders with his Giant Robot Car, Megas XLR. But, he does far more accidental damage to New Jersey and far off worlds than any super villian could ever hope to achieve. It ran on Cartoon Network for 2 seasons before being canceled. It was never made into DVD season sets, so the only way to get ahold of it is through online downloads. Me and my sister loved this damn show when it was on the air. So, what is your favorite Giant Robot and/or Giant Robot show/anime/movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Optimus Prime FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHawke Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 The MSA-0011 Ex-S Gundam or the VF-1 Valkyrie from Macross... both hold a special place for me. Those are my top 2, but there are others that do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totenkopf Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 .....VF-1 Valkyrie from Macross... Especially Skull One (love that jolly roger insignia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I love the gritty grunt Gundams from MSG: 08th MS Team. They're simple, but yet so appealing. Also any of Char's mechanical monstrosities. As far as show's go, I love Gundam (pretty much all of it, minus the few crappier series'), Macross is a definite, and Patlabor (I love these mechs as well, actually). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Skywalker Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Oh man, Megas XLR rocked. Too bad it got canceled. Favorite Giant Robot: Lazengann. Favorite Giant Robot Anime: Yeah, i'd say Gurren Lagann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztalker Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Gundam Wing, with the Deathscythe Gundam as favorite mech. The character of it's pilot...a random hero...far cooler then all the other guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 So, what is your favorite Giant Robot and/or Giant Robot show/anime/movie?Macross all the way. I'm down with pretty much everything but 7. The VF-1 Valkyrie (Skull 1!) is definitely number 1. But I also love most mecha from the series, such as the VF-11 Thunderbolt, YF-19 , and the VF-0. Hell, even Destroids like the Monster and Tomahawk kick ass. As for villian mecha, for me nothing beats the Queadluun-Rau. Giant alien chicks rox my sox. Other mecha shows for me are definitely Patlabor and the various Tokyo Police labors. I guess I prefer the more "realistic" mecha shows. I'm a Transformers as well obviously.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbieZ Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I liked the Micheal Bay Transformers but everything else sux. Although i was a fan of that show where them elemental people discovered their planets had engines and went off on the run from some shadow lord guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I liked the Micheal Bay Transformers but everything else sux. Everything else as in all other transformers shows or all other mecha shows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbieZ Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 All mecha. Well they don't suck, im sure you people love them for their own reasons. I mean i personally don't like them. I can understand their appeal though, who would'nt want to step into their car only to discover it can fly, walk, shoot and is armed to the teeth fighting for justice and all mankind. I kinda get all that on the train to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargoyle King Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 OPTIMUS PRIME!! period Gundam Wing, with the Deathscythe Gundam as favorite mech. The character of it's pilot...a random hero...far cooler then all the other guys. Ohh, he's my fav. from Gundam, totally rocks in the Super Famicom game Gundam Wing: Endless Duel; always play as him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Exia from Gundam 00. And not just because I would go gay for Setsuna. Also, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True_Avery Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Also, [Pic] Oh, the win... It is too much to handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoiuyWired Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I love the gritty grunt Gundams from MSG: 08th MS Team. They're simple, but yet so appealing. Also any of Char's mechanical monstrosities. As far as show's go, I love Gundam (pretty much all of it, minus the few crappier series'), Macross is a definite, and Patlabor (I love these mechs as well, actually). Well, gundam (esp gundam UC) forms an important backbone on the whole mecha/anime culture. While I like the series I am more of a Zeonic(and a bit Titans) fan rather than EFSF. Zakus > Gundam. But yes I do think that the Groun Use Gundam is quite a nice unit... especially if you give it a GM head, and paint it all blue. For gundam, currently it has to be Hazel (and a bit of wondwort)... Not to big on the gundam designs on 00, looks like a giant bomberman... but the grunts are allright though. Macross is nice, except for the fact that I would love to just jump up and B*tchslap Minmei... Super Robot Wars anime... fun for those deliberately retro fun on those typical oldschool mecha types. Plus, is Evangelion a "mecha" in this case... new remake sequence coming out... must. go. worship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Skywalker Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 jmac, MY EYES! MY VIRGIN EYES! THE GLASSES DO NOTHING! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO THEM?!(even though one of them does look like a girl) Evangelion is not a mecha...it is simply a mindf**k show cleverly disguised as a show on the human psyche, cleverly disguised as a mecha. I'm really sorry for language but there is no other word to describe Evangelion. I still like EVA and GAINAX though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Rider Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Yeah, technically EVAs aren't mecha, but for argument sake I don't really care. Personally, I like most UC gundams/mecha. The Psycho Gundam MK II is always dear to me. G1 Transformers also hold a special place in my heart, particularly Starscream and Shockwave, oh, and Unicron FTW! Megas is great in the comedy-mecha dept, all the references are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totenkopf Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Mecha done SW style (music/fx). Also, though not a metalhead, this seems to work ok. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf7wulit9jA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 The best part of mecha shows... Itano...Circus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 jmac, MY EYES! MY VIRGIN EYES! THE GLASSES DO NOTHING! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO THEM?!(even though one of them does look like a girl) I still like EVA and GAINAX though. lol LOOKIN' PRETTY SEXY THAR REI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralPloKoon Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I loved Megas XLR, Gundam WIng is probably one of my favorites, but my favorite Gundam was Heavy Arms custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Skywalker Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 lol LOOKIN' PRETTY SEXY THAR REI Dude... THAT WAS AWESOME! Mansato was awesome. Fem!Kaworu much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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