Hi all! Felix Ip's Blog (http://felixip.blogspot.com/) has a brief write-up regarding the Tokyo International Anime Fair 2009 that was held this weekend. Tatsunoko had a booth there, showing off some of the new product lines regarding their progams (Such as the Yatterman TV series, Casshan Sins, Mach Girl, and even the live action Yatterman movie). The write-up also shows the small display for Gatchaman, mostly promoting the current release of the series on DVD. The display sported a small poster from Imagi showing what Felix says is an image of Joe. Figuring that you'd all like to see it, here's that picture: Hopefully a larger version of that poster will appear elsewhere soon! James

That looks great! And I love the picture of Joe! Clearly updated, but also clearly the Joe we know! And where can I get those toys?

I most certainly want that poster for the ceiling above my bed!

I've gotta have that poster! (and those toys!) Thanks for the update James! P.S. underneath the Gatchaman name on the poster there is some writing--does it say a release date?

Hi all!

P.S. underneath the Gatchaman name on the poster there is some writing--does it say a release date?

I can't say for certain, but I believe it says, "In Theaters 2010."

And where can I get those toys?

Assuming you means the toys shown at the left edge of the picture, you can order them from Hobbylink Japan. They aren't Gatchaman-related, though. Those are a couple of cars from the Transformers Alternity line. James

AWESOME display! I want the Eagle when they're finished with it he can sit on my bedside table...*grins*

Originally posted by tatsunokofan Assuming you means the toys shown at the left edge of the picture, you can order them from Hobbylink Japan. They aren't Gatchaman-related, though.

Actually I meant the box of action figures that the Ken statue is kneeling behind. Heck, I want the Ken statue! I have the perfect place for it in my new house...

Hi all!

Actually I meant the box of action figures that the Ken statue is kneeling behind.

That's not action figures. That's an advertising display for the biweekly Gatchaman DVD release from DeAgostoni.

I want the Eagle when they're finished with it he can sit on my bedside table...

You must have a big bedside table. That figure is roughly life-sized. James

Originally posted by tatsunokofan You must have a big bedside table. That figure is roughly life-sized. James

Then he can sit on the Sofa beside me - I would say bed but I suspect it might be a little too uncomfortable.

I like the look of that Joe poster -I can recognize him in that image, though I'd like to see his full face, without his helmet to get a better idea of how they've made him look.

Life-size statue of the Eagle and an illustration of the new Joe?? Gimme, gimme, gimme!!

Joe's suit reminds me of the one worn in the Superman film, the return.

You can get a better look of Joe at Gatchacan, a site owned by two very dedicated Japanese Gatch fans: Gatchacan Hmmm... Joe doesn't look at all like the original Joe...

Yikes! The link doesn't go directly to the page. I hope I can attach the image here. ( I've read Saturn's directions on how to attach an image. Hope it worked!!)

This Joe does not look as rugged, or maybe rough is the word I mean, he almost has the baby innocence of Ken in this image. If it was not for those colours I would say it IS Ken. But I like it, it gives me hope.

His hair is sticking out the back of the helmet... interesting.... (Thanks, Meg! I appreciate the closeup!!!! )

No, thats never Joe. That guys parents are alive and well.

Oooo... I do like how Joe looks, he does need to look more rugged, but I do like the sleek design..

Originally posted by shamrokchick Oooo... I do like how Joe looks, he does need to look more rugged, but I do like the sleek design..

I am wondering if they give him a sneer he would look more like our typical Joe that we know and love. I too really do love that sleek design, as you say Shamrokchick. That is what is attracting me to him and why I keep coming back.

Hi all!

Yikes! The link doesn't go directly to the page.

A direct link to that page, which has several other pictures of the Tatsunoko booth, can be found at: http://gatchakan.blog26.fc2.com/ James

Originally posted by tatsunokofan Hi all!

Yikes! The link doesn't go directly to the page.

A direct link to that page, which has several other pictures of the Tatsunoko booth, can be found at: http://gatchakan.blog26.fc2.com/ James

I tried to use the link but I get the message "The address is not valid"?

Hi all! Try the link in my post now. It should work fine. Do not use the link in your reply, as it duplicated the error from earlier. James

Hey it works find now James, Thank you! I really wish I could get ahold of those wonderful toys....

Now look at Condorfans pic, a cynic if I ever saw one. And he gets accused of all sorts of things he didnt do... This wannabe joes too innocent...even if he gets arrested for smoking in front of the fans.

Originally posted by Minazuki Yikes! The link doesn't go directly to the page. I hope I can attach the image here. ( I've read Saturn's directions on how to attach an image. Hope it worked!!)

Thanks for the large view! I agree that he does look a bit young and somewhat "prettied up" but I'll need to see more images from different angles to really decide what I think. Nevertheless, I can see Joe here, far more than I ever could in the Gatchaman OAV!

Hmmmm, well Ive had time to sleep on it (insert joke here) and whilst its not as bad as it could be I think he needs to be a bit rougher round the edges.

I think it needs to be remembered that they're treating this movie as a "prequel" to the series, so it makes sense the characters are younger.

Welcome Jairen. And thank you for that reminder about the characters being younger, now that you mention it, I do remember hearing something about that when the movie idea was being thrown around over a year ago.

Still makes me drool, even though the I like the rough look, as Jairen pointed out, they are supposed to be younger. I so can't wait for this to come out!

I always thought that Joe would look good in a scruffy barely shaven beard.