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Opinion: the OAV is not canon for the Gatch series. It's a re-imagining of the series, so it's an AU (rather like the new version of Battlestar Galactica is a reimagining/AU of the original BSG).

On that note: can we have some picture galleries for the characters from the OAV and the sequel series? With ID so that the non-obsessed can identify the characters? TJ tells me that Dr. Pandora is a gorgeous redhead, and I would like to see if my mental image (based on what I know of anime) comes anywhere close.

Vehicles: Joe's car and Jun's motorcycle are too low slung to go off-road. They look cool, but they'd be torn apart or caught on the rough ground in real life.

Ryu/Tiny need not be buff (although that is preferable). Think of Sammo Hung, Hong Kong action star. 250 pounds, moves like Jackie Chan (with whom he made a number of movies).

Ran out of thoughts. 'See' you later.

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My idea was a tad more stacked, and not quite so 1970s. Too many decades.

(And what was that about shooting Nambu in the head?)

Gel Sadra looked interesting. More like Berg Katse's kid than Pandora's (at least in profile).

And I could not get to the fics. My computer did not like the zip files. I have trouble with zip files, because I'm not that sort of nerd.

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And since it's oh-so-tempting, I'll plug my Eagle Riders site, where you can see a bunch of Gatch II/F screenshots. The episodes that introduced Dr. Pandora were 23 and 24.

Eagle Riders Episode Guide

For the OAVs, you can download the first episode for free (there are 3 episodes).

Gatchaman OAV Download

Oh shoot... going to that site it looks like they removed the episode. It's just the trailer now. At least you can get an idea.

And of course, if you want to get other ideas of what the OAVs are like, you can watch these:

Wanted Dead or Alive

And my personal favorite:

Gatchaman 94

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When I first saw BOTP, I figured that Tiny was based on sumo wrestlers. I didn't know that much about Japan, and it seemed logical to me that sumo wrestlers (as large, physically powerful men) would be the model for strong men in the series. The BOTP version of Serigo Ruiz sort of confirmed it for me. Another big, strong, fellow who wasn't built on the Mr. Universe model.

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Saw the Gatchaman '94 short.

Serious coolness factor on the vehicles and new uniforms/costumes for most of the characters. Still a bit on the sidelines on the Berg Katse outfit (aside from the new mask and over-cape). And is the 'Eyeball Tower' the Galactor base? It looks like the Galactor captains and goons are COMPETENT (or at least worthy foes).

As for Ryu/Tiny: Sumo wrestlers are not known for long-distance running, but you can say the same for bodybuilders. It is the type.

Maybe Ryu can't run a marathon, but he could be that fellow who could outlast the marathon runner in the long term. He strolls across the finish line, well past the runner who has collapsed from exhaustion.

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Hi all!

I agree with you, James, regarding Dr Nambu's suit! At least it would have somehow upgraded his appearance! As for the hair, no comment! But wait ... you're right, Yul, it is Jun's haircut!

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Only Jon Pertwee could carry off the 3rd Doctor's look, and not come across as gay or ridiculous.

Wonder if they were inspired by that?

Leader X as a giant eyeball in a tower? I suddenly prefer the bird-head.

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And they could have changed the hair. After all, that's a concept sketch.

Which orignal series characters did Amano design? Any doodles available?

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