Machine Men (Gobots/Machine Robo) Generations-style guidebook

[Paulbot]

I followed the link provided by STL in the thread about the new Transformers Generations book (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=3265) and discovered that there's a Machine Men equivalent book also available.

http://www.millionhero.jp/mr/ga.html

It's a couple of years old but it's new to me! :)

I'm going to see if I can track down a copy for me. I have a couple of Machine Men toys and while the cartoon never engaged me the toys were always of interest to look at.

I like the look of the Machine Men equivalent of Duocons for instance shown in one the preview pages for instance that I've never seen. The Motorbike/Sidecar combination is great.

An English language review is available here:
http://www.counter-x.net/gobots/articles/wedge/index.html

From the preview images you can see it's very similar in style to Generations with simiarly nice photos of all the toys in both modes.

[Kyle]

I bought this from HLJ in 2007. It is a VERY NICE book.

[Paulbot]

Did you get the DVD too?

[Kyle]

Yes, it was sandwitched and sealed between the last 2 "pages", which were basically two cardboards glued together to protect the disc. :D Loved it too!

[Paulbot]

Cool. HLJ is "backordered" but I'm going to keep searching to see if I can find a copy.

[GoktimusPrime]

Can you order it through Japan Book Plaza (http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Japan-Book-Plaza)?

[liegeprime]

Paulbot, if you do find one ( and there's extras) pls PM me - link and all so I can order as well. Thanks!

[Sky Shadow]

Paulbot, if you do find one ( and there's extras) pls PM me - link and all so I can order as well. Thanks!

Me three, please! :)

[GoktimusPrime]

Sydney residents should be able to order this book from Kinokuniya (http://bookweb.kinokuniya.co.jp/indexohb.cgi?AREA=06). I've done custom orders there before (back when they were still in Neutral Bay!) and it takes them about 1 month to get the book in after you order it. :)

[liegeprime]

Erm what's the ISBN # of this book then? anybody knows pls?

[Paulbot]

The ISBN I found is 9784813020226

[liegeprime]

Thanks! will try to order through KInokuniya in the city. Hopefully they can do a backorder or sumthink, havent tried ordering anythign through them before .. ever. Will let you guys know as well. :)

[SofaMan]

Actually I'm a bit keen too. :)

[Paulbot]

Update. This book is listed as backordered on HLJ. I placed an order at the end of January and have just this morning received an email asking for payment. So if you're after a copy it might be worth putting an order in with HLJ and being patient. :)