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NEWS: MapleStory Gets Fullmetal Alchemist Tie-In in Japan




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xBTAx



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PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:16 pm Reply with quote
Interesting, but...

They've actually released Naruto, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Death Note items in the past. I'm pretty sure they're not officially licensed, but as far as I know, they might not be sold in Japan (though they have been sold in the US version).

As far as other JMS tie-ins, apparently they've done a K-ON! hairstyle set.
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Teriyaki Terrier



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PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:54 pm Reply with quote
As interesting as this news may be to some, exactly why is there a female version of Ed? Or is it the style of the hair that makes him look like a her?

I know this type of transformation occurs in some fanfiction stories, but Ed really doesn't look a woman, during any of the seasons, ova's, manga or movies.

Would be slightly more interesting to see a character looking like Chi from Chi's Sweet Home. Or something similar to that, just to spice things up.
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xBTAx



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:43 am Reply with quote
Teriyaki Terrier wrote:
As interesting as this news may be to some, exactly why is there a female version of Ed? Or is it the style of the hair that makes him look like a her?

I know this type of transformation occurs in some fanfiction stories, but Ed really doesn't look a woman, during any of the seasons, ova's, manga or movies.

Would be slightly more interesting to see a character looking like Chi from Chi's Sweet Home. Or something similar to that, just to spice things up.


I was wondering that myself, but I'm a good ~20 episodes behind on the show, so I thought it might just be another character wearing his coat. Anime hyper

But if I remember correctly... the old Naruto (Naruto/Sakura outfits) and FMA (Al/ED outfits) items could be worn by either gender, for some reason. They're probably doing the same here, since it seems like all the military outfits are exactly the same.
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KabaKabaFruit



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:20 am Reply with quote
So this is now an official tie-in? I remember seeing clothes for Naruto and the like which looked to be unofficial and nothing bad went down then. Maybe Nexon is turning over a new leaf by working with more popular studios rather than copying clothing designs and letting people know that this will make you look more like the character from your favorite anime.

Now, if they can only do the same for Dungeon Fighter Online...
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Dune



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:40 am Reply with quote
Teriyaki Terrier wrote:
As interesting as this news may be to some, exactly why is there a female version of Ed? Or is it the style of the hair that makes him look like a her?

I know this type of transformation occurs in some fanfiction stories, but Ed really doesn't look a woman, during any of the seasons, ova's, manga or movies.

It's either a creepy version of Havoc, or a standard 'your face here' Amestrian soldier.

Edit: Gah, I was looking at the other one. Well, what I said still applies... I think.
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Southen



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:42 pm Reply with quote
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Viz Media will publish the 23rd volume of Hiroshi Arakawa's original Fullmetal Alchemist manga in July.

You mean Hiromu Arakawa, surely... Confused
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WatchforMoons7



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:04 pm Reply with quote
Laughing Haha, totally wouldn't mind seeing characters with the Amestris military uniform once in a while.
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Altorrin



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:33 pm Reply with quote
Dune wrote:
Teriyaki Terrier wrote:
As interesting as this news may be to some, exactly why is there a female version of Ed? Or is it the style of the hair that makes him look like a her?

I know this type of transformation occurs in some fanfiction stories, but Ed really doesn't look a woman, during any of the seasons, ova's, manga or movies.

It's either a creepy version of Havoc, or a standard 'your face here' Amestrian soldier.

Edit: Gah, I was looking at the other one. Well, what I said still applies... I think.


I think it's just a player character wearing Ed's coat (it's an item, I'm guessing).
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penguintruth



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:48 pm Reply with quote
Waiting for that 23rd volume of the manga has been painful and will continue to be. So much time between volumes 22 and 23!
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Rosemarrylove



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:40 am Reply with quote
Teriyaki Terrier wrote:
As interesting as this news may be to some, exactly why is there a female version of Ed? Or is it the style of the hair that makes him look like a her?

I know this type of transformation occurs in some fanfiction stories, but Ed really doesn't look a woman, during any of the seasons, ova's, manga or movies.

Would be slightly more interesting to see a character looking like Chi from Chi's Sweet Home. Or something similar to that, just to spice things up.


Yes i m fully agree with you...

Thanks and Cheers!!!
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:18 am Reply with quote
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