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Kabaya Fortress Maximus
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Apr 9, 2012 at 10:19am CDT
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Comment by cannonfodder4000
Apr 9, 2012
This actually sounds pretty cool, probably a better alternative than that "WST" knock off. 
Not looking forward to Windcharger being mostly stickers though...
Not looking forward to Windcharger being mostly stickers though...
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Comment by zodconvoy
Apr 9, 2012
I love it! Finally, a BAF that's the sole point of a line! I knew it would happen eventually. 
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Comment by chuckdawg1999
Apr 9, 2012
I really hope they take a page out of Bandai's book and give him some better joints. On the box he's shown with his sword so do you think that'll be his weapon?
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Comment by triKlops
Apr 9, 2012
since i will never be able to afford the regular version, this looks like a great alternative
these last 4 or 5 waves of Kabaya have been exceedingly interesting, concept wise
these last 4 or 5 waves of Kabaya have been exceedingly interesting, concept wise
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Comment by El Duque
Apr 10, 2012
A second Rakuten listing has revealed a little additional information on the recently reported Kabaya DX Fortress Maximus. This listing includes a computer render revealing all three component parts and fully assembled robot mode. Powerglide will be joining Windcharger as one of the included mini figures. The third mini figure is also pictured in robot mode, and appears to be Cerebros. Image mirrored below.
This assortment is scheduled to arrive in July.
This assortment is scheduled to arrive in July.
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Comment by Dead Metal
Apr 10, 2012
Looking at dat ass on the 3rd minibot and its colour, it looks like Cerebros.
Pretty cool.
Pretty cool.
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Comment by waaaaghlord
Apr 10, 2012
Given that he's shown in grey while the other 2 are pictured as red and the stuff that looks to be hanging off his back I think the 3rd mini fig is Cerebros.
edit- I replied straight from the front page and hadn't seen your post DM. Great minds and all that...
edit- I replied straight from the front page and hadn't seen your post DM. Great minds and all that...
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Comment by zodconvoy
Apr 10, 2012
The third bot pictured is Cerebros.
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Comment by C - 310
Apr 10, 2012
Does this mean TakaraTomy is not reissuing the G1 Fort Max?
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Comment by AdamPrime
Apr 10, 2012
Here's an idea:
Fort Max is too large to release at retail these days. Both in terms of size and price. (The designers were doubtful he would get a Japanese release, even back in 87!)
So why not do a "build a figure" type thing? A small amount of retooling will allow the arms/legs/torso/weapons to be attached by average joe. They could, say, include a limb with each appropriately-sized Classics/Movie/Prime toy.
In the same way that Kabaya and the figurine collections have done build-a-figs, it could work on a larger scale, right?
Fort Max is too large to release at retail these days. Both in terms of size and price. (The designers were doubtful he would get a Japanese release, even back in 87!)
So why not do a "build a figure" type thing? A small amount of retooling will allow the arms/legs/torso/weapons to be attached by average joe. They could, say, include a limb with each appropriately-sized Classics/Movie/Prime toy.
In the same way that Kabaya and the figurine collections have done build-a-figs, it could work on a larger scale, right?
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Comment by Michel_Beckers
Apr 10, 2012
its looks good, but im hoping on a reissue for the G1 version.
if this does not come, maybe ill get this on, but ill have to
see better pictures first
if this does not come, maybe ill get this on, but ill have to
see better pictures first
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Comment by ausbot
Apr 10, 2012
If its bigger than the Fort Max jr I'll get it.
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Not with a figure the size of Fortress Maximus. The only thing you'd eliminate are the assembly costs, not the hazard the toys become. Plus, not everyone is knowledgeable on assembling stuff. Take a look at the playsets that need assembling or the IKEA furniture to see what I mean.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Apr 10, 2012
AdamPrime wrote:Here's an idea:
Fort Max is too large to release at retail these days. Both in terms of size and price. (The designers were doubtful he would get a Japanese release, even back in 87!)
So why not do a "build a figure" type thing? A small amount of retooling will allow the arms/legs/torso/weapons to be attached by average joe. They could, say, include a limb with each appropriately-sized Classics/Movie/Prime toy.
In the same way that Kabaya and the figurine collections have done build-a-figs, it could work on a larger scale, right?
Not with a figure the size of Fortress Maximus. The only thing you'd eliminate are the assembly costs, not the hazard the toys become. Plus, not everyone is knowledgeable on assembling stuff. Take a look at the playsets that need assembling or the IKEA furniture to see what I mean.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Apr 10, 2012
I actually think this is a good sign... I'm betting Takara is building up excitement and interest in a FULL SIZE Max by putting this lil guy out.
Stoked. Can't have enough city-formers.
Stoked. Can't have enough city-formers.
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Comment by Rated X
Apr 10, 2012
How about a full sized classics Fort Max instead of all these minis ???
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I was under the impression that large toys like that aren't made any more because parents either couldn't afford them or just wouldn't buy something that expensive for their kids.
Comment by Anonymous
Apr 10, 2012
...what hazard?JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:AdamPrime wrote:Here's an idea:
Fort Max is too large to release at retail these days. Both in terms of size and price. (The designers were doubtful he would get a Japanese release, even back in 87!)
So why not do a "build a figure" type thing? A small amount of retooling will allow the arms/legs/torso/weapons to be attached by average joe. They could, say, include a limb with each appropriately-sized Classics/Movie/Prime toy.
In the same way that Kabaya and the figurine collections have done build-a-figs, it could work on a larger scale, right?
Not with a figure the size of Fortress Maximus. The only thing you'd eliminate are the assembly costs, not the hazard the toys become. Plus, not everyone is knowledgeable on assembling stuff. Take a look at the playsets that need assembling or the IKEA furniture to see what I mean.
I was under the impression that large toys like that aren't made any more because parents either couldn't afford them or just wouldn't buy something that expensive for their kids.
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Drop Test. That's the test that Fortress Maximus failed in the US back in 2001 for it's intended RiD release (FAO Schwartz exclusive if you must know). Simply put, the toy is dropped from a certain height and the testers see if and especially how it breaks (or shatters). Plus, I can imagine you don't want a (insert net weight of FM here) pound toy landing on your head.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Apr 10, 2012
orangeitis wrote:...what hazard?JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:AdamPrime wrote:Here's an idea:
Fort Max is too large to release at retail these days. Both in terms of size and price. (The designers were doubtful he would get a Japanese release, even back in 87!)
So why not do a "build a figure" type thing? A small amount of retooling will allow the arms/legs/torso/weapons to be attached by average joe. They could, say, include a limb with each appropriately-sized Classics/Movie/Prime toy.
In the same way that Kabaya and the figurine collections have done build-a-figs, it could work on a larger scale, right?
Not with a figure the size of Fortress Maximus. The only thing you'd eliminate are the assembly costs, not the hazard the toys become. Plus, not everyone is knowledgeable on assembling stuff. Take a look at the playsets that need assembling or the IKEA furniture to see what I mean.
I was under the impression that large toys like that aren't made any more because parents either couldn't afford them or just wouldn't buy something that expensive for their kids.
Drop Test. That's the test that Fortress Maximus failed in the US back in 2001 for it's intended RiD release (FAO Schwartz exclusive if you must know). Simply put, the toy is dropped from a certain height and the testers see if and especially how it breaks (or shatters). Plus, I can imagine you don't want a (insert net weight of FM here) pound toy landing on your head.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Apr 10, 2012
Yeah, I'd be in for both a Fort Max AND a Grand Max ehobby version. Maybe with all the stickers as Tampos??? Can I hear an Amen???
