Welcome, Gatchamarie! I see from your profile that you're in Malta. That must be a beautiful place to be, and so much history there too!

Welcome and enjoy. It looks like we got another female Eagle. That's makes 29, only 5 behind the s. We are slowly, very slowly creeping up behind them. Mind you, that's the good news. The bad news is that we are slowly being invaded by 5 s.

Welcome, Gatchmarie!

Welcome to the madness Gatchmarie...

welcome!

Hello Gatchamarie! Great to see you here! I don't suppose you happen to know Marvel Marie?

Wecome and please feel free to explore a littel and maybe share some questions or opinions with us

A warm hello to all. First of all thanks a lot for your welcome and sorry for not introducing myself yesterday as duty called (children!) and I had to switch off. Yes I come from the small island called Malta which is beautiful, with loads of history, and now that it's summer it's very hot and sunny. Coming from such a small island may be very restrictive at times and that's why I was overjoyed when I came along this site which gave me so much information about the manga I liked best in childhood and hmm now! My interest got greater when I found out about the movie which I hope we could see later on perhaps in 2011. Before I searched in the web I thought that I was the only one who interested myself in such childhood memories but you proved me wrong and I was delighted! Sorry but I do not know Marvel Marie but perhaps I could get to know a bit from all of you through this site. Sorry if I do not understand some of your abbreviations as my English could be a bit restrictive at times! Glad to see the Eagles are pointing up! Thanks again.

Great to see you here, Gatcha Marie! I just asked about Marvel Marie as she joined recently and obviously has the same name Don't be afraid to jump in! We love to discuss Gatchaman and all of its incarnations, and have a love for the characters (or perhaps a 'love to hate' relationship with some of them). You are also not the first person on the board for whom English is not familiar, so don't be worried on that account either! We're just glad you're here. I am traveling to Valetta next year, so I will enjoy reading any information you have about Malta!

I'm glad to hear from you Transmute Jun and that you are visiting Malta next year! Although so small compared to other countries Malta has a lot to give (please don't take me that I'm boasting!). I would be very glad to answer any questions if you wish any information but it's always better to see with your own eyes. I may not be able to chat frequently due to my part-time job and daily chores so please excuse me beforehand if I do not answer immediately. I have been to California (from your profile I learned that you come from there) in the beginning of the year 2000 and it was an unforgettable trip! Regards

It's nice to meet you, Gatchamarie! Is "Battle of the Planets" the version that you watched as a child or did you perhaps see the Italian version of "Gatchaman II"? Me, I have fond childhood memories of "Battle of the Planets", and discovered "Gatchaman" only a few years ago, but it's since become my favourite. I too was so happy to find this site, and learn that I was not the only one interested in Gatchaman (in its various forms)!

Welcome Gatchamarie!!! Your story of finding this site sounds like so many I have heard, including my own. Thinking you were the only one who remembered with such fond memories this series only to discover a whole "realm" that exists. We are always pleased to welcome members form other countries. For me, I then get to learn so much more about our beautiful planet.

Yes Gatchmarie... many of us felt that we were few in the world that remembered Gatch or any incarnation of it.. It is great to find others that do as well.

Your English is just fine! Feel free to ask us if you have any questions about the abbreviations- we'll be happy to explain! So good to have you around!!

Originally posted by gatchamarie I'm glad to hear from you Transmute Jun and that you are visiting Malta next year! Although so small compared to other countries Malta has a lot to give (please don't take me that I'm boasting!).

I believe you! I am very much looking forward to my trip next year. You will have to tell me what I must see when I am there!

I may not be able to chat frequently due to my part-time job and daily chores so please excuse me beforehand if I do not answer immediately.

Don't worry, lots of us have real life intruding on our internet time, and it's pretty normal to have people disappear for a bit and then return later. I know I'm in that group as well!

I have been to California (from your profile I learned that you come from there) in the beginning of the year 2000 and it was an unforgettable trip! Regards

I am glad you enjoyed it! I certainly enjoy living here. Like every other place, it has good points and bad points, but right now I am enjoying the good points (the wonderful weather and easily available fresh fruit). And being in the same state as Disneyland doesn't hurt either.

My childhood memories about Gatchaman are a bit confused as there were many versions going on in a short span of time. During the 1980's there was only one Maltese national tv station which luckily enough introduced us with Battle of the Planets and us children were hooked by it (especially a girl like me who always followed the footsteps of two elder brothers who liked those genre of cartoons and not Candy Candy, etc!). Then, being myself a browser of channels and having the possibility of watching also all Italian channels, I came into the Italian version of Gatchaman II and I think Gatchaman F as it went on to Episode 48 of the latter. I honestly prefer this last version mentioned as I do think that the story was taken more seriously. When switching from channel to channel, as a child I couldn't exactly get a grip of continuity in the story, with all the different names and plots, and did not realize at first that there were different versions but after watching the Italian version of Gatchaman I got hold to it and it ends there! (I so wished there was a sequel as I was never fed up of Gatchaman and I wished to know what happened to Ken and the others after their final victory!) I also am good in the Italian language thanks to my watching all cartoon series which aired during those times! (If anyone has the need to translate something from Italian to English I would be more than happy to help where I could!) Honestly I think that today's manga, though being so good in artwork and special effects, are not so appealing in their storylines as those of my childhood days except for a few. Perhaps I am a bit ignorant at these times of what is going on as our tv set is always tuned on Disney channel due to the fact that I have very small kids and would not like to show them much aggressiveness yet! Dear Transmute Jun, I can only tell you that California reminds me of a wonderful part of my life during which my then boyfriend and I decided on our marriage date whilst visiting Disneyland at Anaheim! That moment I will never forget and I remind it several times to my now hubby when I want to reenact some romance! Thanks again

Originally posted by gatchamarie A warm hello to all. First of all thanks a lot for your welcome and sorry for not introducing myself yesterday as duty called (children!) and I had to switch off. Yes I come from the small island called Malta which is beautiful, with loads of history, and now that it's summer it's very hot and sunny. Coming from such a small island may be very restrictive at times and that's why I was overjoyed when I came along this site which gave me so much information about the manga I liked best in childhood and hmm now! My interest got greater when I found out about the movie which I hope we could see later on perhaps in 2011. Before I searched in the web I thought that I was the only one who interested myself in such childhood memories but you proved me wrong and I was delighted! Sorry but I do not know Marvel Marie but perhaps I could get to know a bit from all of you through this site. Sorry if I do not understand some of your abbreviations as my English could be a bit restrictive at times! Glad to see the Eagles are pointing up! Thanks again.

Your English seems to be great. Sometimes bette than mine and I am English. If you do have any problems with abbreviations, then just ask and I am sure that one of us will give you the proper words. For example, BOTP means Battle Of The Planets, the first American version of Gatch (Gatchaman). Also, don't panic (as that's my job) about not introducing yourself first thing or not being around for a bit. Sometimes people (me included) disappear for a bit for whatever reason but always return to one of the best sites on the internet.

Thanks again Metaliant. I'll keep that in mind.

Originally posted by gatchamarie My childhood memories about Gatchaman are a bit confused as there were many versions going on in a short span of time. During the 1980's there was only one Maltese national tv station which luckily enough introduced us with Battle of the Planets and us children were hooked by it (especially a girl like me who always followed the footsteps of two elder brothers who liked those genre of cartoons and not Candy Candy, etc!). Then, being myself a browser of channels and having the possibility of watching also all Italian channels, I came into the Italian version of Gatchaman II and I think Gatchaman F as it went on to Episode 48 of the latter. I honestly prefer this last version mentioned as I do think that the story was taken more seriously. When switching from channel to channel, as a child I couldn't exactly get a grip of continuity in the story, with all the different names and plots, and did not realize at first that there were different versions but after watching the Italian version of Gatchaman I got hold to it and it ends there! (I so wished there was a sequel as I was never fed up of Gatchaman and I wished to know what happened to Ken and the others after their final victory!)

I've always wondered too. The general consensus here seems to be that they are somehow still alive, perhaps because of the pendant that Dr. Nambu had given to Ken, that seemed to have special powers. Episode 48 of Gatchaman Fighter (in Italian) used to be on youtube, but the person who posted it has had their account suspended so it's gone now.

I also am good in the Italian language thanks to my watching all cartoon series which aired during those times! (If anyone has the need to translate something from Italian to English I would be more than happy to help where I could!) Honestly I think that today's manga, though being so good in artwork and special effects, are not so appealing in their storylines as those of my childhood days except for a few.

Have you seen these youtube clips of Battle of the Planets in Italian? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpzZ1c8dsgY (part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ1kqKUxqMw

Originally posted by lborgia88 I've always wondered too. The general consensus here seems to be that they are somehow still alive, perhaps because of the pendant that Dr. Nambu had given to Ken, that seemed to have special powers. Episode 48 of Gatchaman Fighter (in Italian) used to be on youtube, but the person who posted it has had their account suspended so it's gone now. That's what I think also and that's why I wished for a sequel! I've also pictured some sequels in my mind but never made it to write a fic. I tried to download (to tell the truth I always ask my husband as he is the expert) episode 48 of Gatchaman F from softwares like Limewire or Emule but I couldn't as there wasn't enough feedback. [quote]Have you seen these youtube clips of Battle of the Planets in Italian? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpzZ1c8dsgY (part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ1kqKUxqMw

To be honest, no I never saw them but thanks for sending them on to me ... I'll promise to find some time and view them. Though I like the Gatchaman version more than BotP I will be more than happy to do so! Unfortunately when watching youtube clips our computer tends to cut at intervals as it is overloaded and a bit slow - needs to be upgraded again!

Originally posted by lborgia88 I've always wondered too. The general consensus here seems to be that they are somehow still alive, perhaps because of the pendant that Dr. Nambu had given to Ken, that seemed to have special powers. Episode 48 of Gatchaman Fighter (in Italian) used to be on youtube, but the person who posted it has had their account suspended so it's gone now.

That's what I think also and that's why I wished for a sequel! I've also pictured some sequels in my mind but never made it to write a fic. I tried to download (to tell the truth I always ask my husband to do so as he is the expert) episode 48 of Gatchaman F from softwares like Limewire or Emule but I couldn't as there wasn't enough feedback.

Have you seen these youtube clips of Battle of the Planets in Italian? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpzZ1c8dsgY (part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ1kqKUxqMw

To be honest, no I never saw them but thanks for sending them on to me ... I'll promise to find some time and view them. Though I like the Gatchaman version more than BotP I will be more than happy to do so! Unfortunately when watching youtube clips our computer tends to cut at intervals as it is overloaded and a bit slow - needs to be upgraded again!

Hi all! If you really want to watch Battle of the Planets in Italian, and don't want to deal with a slow computer speed, you'd probably be better off buying the Italian "Gatchaman - La Battaglia Dei Pianeti" DVDs that Yamato Video released in Italy a little while back. They released 11 volumes with 83 of the 85 Battle of the Planets episodes (Apparently they couldn't locate the Italian audio tracks for the two remaining episodes). The episodes are bilingual -- Italian and English. As a bonus on the final disc, they included the Italian dub of episode #'s 103 and 105. You can find them for sale on sites like eBay Italy or through webshops like Euroanime.it. James

Welcome gatchamarie! Sorry I'm late but real life has been taking up my time. You're from Malta! My parents used to live in Malta when they were first married. My Dad was posted there from the Royal Marines. He has said it was a beautiful place. I would like to visit there someday. I'm glad we have another person to talk with about Gatch!

Hello and welcome, Gatchamarie! My apologies too for the belated greeting, but so happy you're here! And another female Eagle too!!! Female Eagles rule!! (sorry, Met...)

Originally posted by gatchamarie Dear Transmute Jun, I can only tell you that California reminds me of a wonderful part of my life during which my then boyfriend and I decided on our marriage date whilst visiting Disneyland at Anaheim! That moment I will never forget and I remind it several times to my now hubby when I want to reenact some romance!

Sounds like a wonderful place to get engaged, Marie! My husband and I got engaged at his apartment, while playing a board game. It was a rather geeky board game, and somewhat obscure, but that romantic feeling came back again when we saw the guys on the Big Bang Theory playing it. Regardless, we love Disneyland, and decided that we needed to visit some form of Disney every year. This year we are in a drought, however, as we are planning on two Disney visits next year, one of them in January. We decided we could be strong and wait until then. You are very lucky having gotten to watch Gatchaman II and F as a child! I had BOTP only, and while it had a lasting (positive) impression, I was also severely warped by 7-Zark-7. I can only hope to atone for that terrible consequence with my fanfics as an adult. I hear you on the little kids, but I have a secret... we don't have cable. Or satellite. Just regular, over-the-air channels. So no Disney Channel, no Nickelodeon, no Cartoon Netowrk... nothing. What do the kids watch? DVDs. Lots of DVDs. Whatever DVDs we buy for them. Hence, when they were 3 and 5, I was watching Gatchaman, and they watched right along with me. Now they enjoy Gatchaman (and its incarnations) too! Along with other stuff, of course. And they're suckers for a good Disney film as well.

Originally posted by Condorfan My parents used to live in Malta when they were first married. My Dad was posted there from the Royal Marines. He has said it was a beautiful place. I would like to visit there someday. I'm glad we have another person to talk with about Gatch!

Glad to hear so and that my conviction that not so many people from far away countries knew anything about our small island is turning around! I never tire of talking about Gatch though I feel a bit of an amateur compared to all of you when reading through all your statements including so much quotes and episodes which I somewhat have forgotten by time. You are my teachers and it's never late to learn more! Thanks again to all for your welcome.

Don't worry, Gatchamarie! We all have different levels of knowledge and understanding of all the series! But we're all here enjoying the same show and all it's incarnations - and that's the most important part. Learning the episodes, plots, character traits, etc., will come and is something I think we've all learned from eachother. So give it a little time and don't hold back! We'll fill in the blanks for you along the way! BTW, when it comes to the episode names and their corresponding numbers, I still don't know how TJ and LB can rattle them off so easily! I generally have to look them up...

Originally posted by Hinotori Hello and welcome, Gatchamarie! My apologies too for the belated greeting, but so happy you're here! And another female Eagle too!!! Female Eagles rule!! (sorry, Met...)

Sticks tongue out at Hino.

Originally posted by Hinotori BTW, when it comes to the episode names and their corresponding numbers, I still don't know how TJ and LB can rattle them off so easily! I generally have to look them up...

Well, I do have this bookmarked -I especially need it for BOTP titles! http://www.chronicsite.com/gatchaman/eplist.html

I have several sites like that bookmarked as well. My problem is I usually need to know either the Gatch Title, BOTP Title or eps. number before I can do a cross reference. And usually I have nothing more than an image or line that was said in an ep. which does not help.

I have to say that writing canon episodes into fics, and doing the episode writeups once a week helps a LOT when trying to remember various scenes/episodes. But I feel like a bumbling idiot in that department compared to James! James!

Hello and welcome gatchamarie!

Originally posted by gatchamarie A warm hello to all. First of all thanks a lot for your welcome and sorry for not introducing myself yesterday as duty called (children!) and I had to switch off. Yes I come from the small island called Malta which is beautiful, with loads of history, and now that it's summer it's very hot and sunny. Coming from such a small island may be very restrictive at times and that's why I was overjoyed when I came along this site which gave me so much information about the manga I liked best in childhood and hmm now! My interest got greater when I found out about the movie which I hope we could see later on perhaps in 2011. Before I searched in the web I thought that I was the only one who interested myself in such childhood memories but you proved me wrong and I was delighted! Sorry but I do not know Marvel Marie but perhaps I could get to know a bit from all of you through this site. Sorry if I do not understand some of your abbreviations as my English could be a bit restrictive at times! Glad to see the Eagles are pointing up! Thanks again.

Welcome! I finally found your welcome thread!! I'm am Aussie, and have a few Maltese friends here that were migrants. I hear Malta is a beautiful place to visit. Its good to see Battle of the Planets and Gatchaman made it there too!

Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I'm am Aussie, and have a few Maltese friends here that were migrants. I hear Malta is a beautiful place to visit. Its good to see Battle of the Planets and Gatchaman made it there too!

Yes, in fact, there must be lot of Maltese migrants now living in Australia - one uncle of mine is one of them - and I also wish to visit your country some day cause I too think yours is a wonderful place to visit. Fortunately enough Gatchaman made it here! It was also just a few months ago that whilst browsing tv channels I encountered a familiar picture on the screen of one of our latest Maltese channels and, yes, it was Episode 1 of Gatchaman 1 in English! I was thrilled but when I tuned in the same time at the same channel for various days (and after checking with its weekly list of programs) I found out that they did not continue the series! What a delusion! Shame on them!

Originally posted by gatchamarie I found out that they did not continue the series! What a delusion! Shame on them!

What a terrible tease! Shame on them!!!!!

If not a problem can I ask someone's help please regarding how to attach an image with my replies? I'm trying to experiment as a beginner but I think I'm messing up! To attach an image I entered "Edit Attachments" then I browsed to find a saved .jpg file, opened it and clicked on the "Add" button. What shall I do from there on please as something was loading but no attachment or image was seen in my reply? Thanks beforehand for your help

I think I know what went wrong when trying to send an image as after some trials I noticed that a message appeared on top of window saying that my file was too large to be sent! Will try some other time. Thanks the same for patience.

I'd suggest using Photobucket (free site) to upload pictures...then just copy and paste the [IMG] code into your posts...that's how I do it... Photobucket

Thanks for advice Springie. I will surely try it!

I will look forward to seeing what ever it is you are trying to post. I hope it is some nice piccies of Malta.

Originally posted by clouddancer I will look forward to seeing what ever it is you are trying to post. I hope it is some nice piccies of Malta.

Here is another trial! If you wish you can also visit the following website or Malta - Wikipedia for more info! [http://www.visitmalta.com/island-hopping] Transmute Jun I hope that these are of interest for you too!

Gorgeous pics Gatchamarie! What is the first one of? An ancient site of some sort. And the last one looks so peaceful. I almost wish I could teleport my self there right now.

Wow.. those are beautiful pics

Stunning! You live in such a beautiful place, Gatchamarie!

What wonderful pics! Now I am even more excited to go to Valetta next year!

Originally posted by clouddancer What is the first one of? An ancient site of some sort. And the last one looks so peaceful. I almost wish I could teleport my self there right now.

Thanks a lot to all! The first picture is of the "Ggantija Temples", its name coming from the word "Gigantic" as they are Megalithic Temples built from large rocks. These are the earliest Temples found in Malta (as we have many others scattered around the islands), built during the Neolithic age about 3,600BC, that is more than 5,500 years ago! They are also thought to have been built as a site of fertility cult. These temples are found in Gozo, the second island of the archipelago of Malta, the latter seen in the second satellite image (don't get tricked with the size of our islands from this pic as they are very, very smaller!). The third pic is that of our capital city, Valletta, and its fortifications TJ. This picture is presumed to be taken from Senglea, one of the oldest Maltese cities just across. The fourth pic is the "Azure Window" which is an arch formed naturally and which is found in the small village of Dwejra in Gozo. Last week we took our children for the first time on a small boat trip just there where they take you just in between the rocks! We were afraid that our two kids of 5 and 3 years would be scared during a trip on a small boat in open sea but all went ok and they behaved super! It does become a bit scary when the sea is rough though! This site is also renowned for scuba diving. If you come to Malta, a visit to Gozo is a must, I assure you! Hope I helped you with this info and thanks again!

Sounds wonderful Gatchamarie. I know I would love to visit those temples. The historical past has always interested me. I have always thought it would be fun to have a time machine to go and visit some of those ancient temples when they were in use. Or some of those castles in Europe or.... so many places when they were "alive." Just to get the experience of what they were like.

I agree with you CD!

Gorgeous pics gatchamarie