New Galleries: Titans Return Leader Class Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex

I'm a bit disappointed that there aren't any pictures in the Powermaster Optimus Prime gallery that shows us the Apex head attached to Prime's body without the external helmet, the way the Blaster gallery showed us the helmetless Twincast head attached to Blaster's body.

i hope there will be some god bomber armor for him, maybe takara will work some magic

my optimus prime as a kid was power master prime - so I was really looking forward to this update. I also really dig the combiner wars ultra magnus mould so when this was announced i was over the moon. He doesn't disappoint though obviously part of me would love to have a cab that transformed into a mini prime... The base mode is a bit ridiculous and obviously an afterthought; Blaster's for example is much more convincing.

My two gripes with this guy are the re use of ultra magnus' black guns. In fact I don't think I'll be the only one to give each a matching pair. And he really needs ankle tilts more than Ultra magnus.

There's something about the plastic they're using that just looks...weird, especially on the Headmasters. It looks oddly coarse and grainy, almost as if it's 3D printed? It looks really, really bad when the Headmasters are in robot mode- the faces are barely discernible mushes, and the molding in general looks really rough. The lack of paint doesn't help either.

Also, that sparkly blue plastic Scourge and Fracas are molded from looks an awful lot like it'd be prone to GPS. I really hope I'm wrong but given the recent trend for wonky QC and cheap plastic...I'm worried.

Delta Magnus wrote:There's something about the plastic they're using that just looks...weird, especially on the Headmasters. It looks oddly coarse and grainy, almost as if it's 3D printed? It looks really, really bad when the Headmasters are in robot mode- the faces are barely discernible mushes, and the molding in general looks really rough. The lack of paint doesn't help either.

Also, that sparkly blue plastic Scourge and Fracas are molded from looks an awful lot like it'd be prone to GPS. I really hope I'm wrong but given the recent trend for wonky QC and cheap plastic...I'm worried.

I think the toughest thing on the headmasters is getting any detail onto the tiny robot faces let alone paint. Sieberton's incredible close-up's of the robot faces unfortunately brings out every blemish when in reality, the heads are so tiny you would barely notice some things without magnification (especially if you are over 35). Of the ones I have in hand, the plastic on all of them looks a little better than the photos, but the details are much harder to see with my own (aging) eyes.

I'm a little worried about GPS on Scourge myself, but so far he feels pretty solid.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

Delta Magnus wrote:There's something about the plastic they're using that just looks...weird, especially on the Headmasters. It looks oddly coarse and grainy, almost as if it's 3D printed? It looks really, really bad when the Headmasters are in robot mode- the faces are barely discernible mushes, and the molding in general looks really rough. The lack of paint doesn't help either.

Also, that sparkly blue plastic Scourge and Fracas are molded from looks an awful lot like it'd be prone to GPS. I really hope I'm wrong but given the recent trend for wonky QC and cheap plastic...I'm worried.

I think the toughest thing on the headmasters is getting any detail onto the tiny robot faces let alone paint. Sieberton's incredible close-up's of the robot faces unfortunately brings out every blemish when in reality, the heads are so tiny you would barely notice some things without magnification (especially if you are over 35). Of the ones I have in hand, the plastic on all of them looks a little better than the photos, but the details are much harder to see with my own (aging) eyes.

I'm a little worried about GPS on Scourge myself, but so far he feels pretty solid.

Well, TT's managing to paint all the headmasters quite thoroughly in non-head mode, so, it can be done, hasbro simply isn't

Prime's head sculpt looks BOSS!

Man, the PMOP toy looks so good (save for that very dull tannish shade of gray) that I just can't wait to see how Takara can possibly make it any "better" for their Super Ginrai version.

fenrir72 wrote:Prime's head sculpt looks BOSS!

Speaking of which, I took some pics of him sporting just his Titan Master Apex noggin' without the traditional Optimus Prime helmet. I'll post them tomorrow for you guys to see.

Shegotron wrote:I'm a bit disappointed that there aren't any pictures in the Powermaster Optimus Prime gallery that shows us the Apex head attached to Prime's body without the external helmet, the way the Blaster gallery showed us the helmetless Twincast head attached to Blaster's body.

Here you go Shegotron! Thanks for letting me know that I forgot these shots of him with just the Titan Master Apex head. You can click on the image below to view more images of him like this. Enjoy!

Ultra Markus wrote:i hope there will be some god bomber armor for him, maybe takara will work some magic

Takara confirmed there wont be the god bomber armor since they are doing Super Ginrai and not God Ginrai. Well at last thats what is written on the sketch they released of the upcoming toy.

william-james88 wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:i hope there will be some god bomber armor for him, maybe takara will work some magic

Takara confirmed there wont be the god bomber armor since they are doing Super Ginrai and not God Ginrai. Well at last thats what is written on the sketch they released of the upcoming toy.

What about a separately sold Godbomber?

william-james88 wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:i hope there will be some god bomber armor for him, maybe takara will work some magic

Takara confirmed there wont be the god bomber armor since they are doing Super Ginrai and not God Ginrai. Well at last thats what is written on the sketch they released of the upcoming toy.

That just means that if any Godbomber were to be made it would come separately from Takara's figure, like how the original Godbomber was also a separate release from Super Ginrai.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:i hope there will be some god bomber armor for him, maybe takara will work some magic

Takara confirmed there wont be the god bomber armor since they are doing Super Ginrai and not God Ginrai. Well at last thats what is written on the sketch they released of the upcoming toy.

That just means that if any Godbomber were to be made it would come separately from Takara's figure, like how the original Godbomber was also a separate release from Super Ginrai.

but now a 3rd party could step in in and with this figure it wont look so odd

If our two latest galleries here on Seibertron.com were Transformers Titans Return Leader class figures (Powermaster Prime and Blaster), and before that we brought you the full first wave of deluxes (Scourge, Blurr, Hardhead and Skullsmasher) it's probably time for the main dish, right?

Dive right in below with the new biggest Transformers figure out there, beating Generations Metroplex by not that much: Titan class Fortress Maximus, with Cerebros and Titan Master Emissary! The latter looks like Headmaster Spike of old, but with Cerebros' headsculpt, and Fort Max himself is shown off in city mode, battle station mode, robot mode, compared to a number of big bots and within the Titans Return line itself - plus a special human guest for further comparison, too. Check it all out by clicking on any of the images below!

Titans Return Fortress Maximus (399 images) - Titan Class






















Titans Return Cerebros (99 images) - Deluxe Class, Titan Class










Titans Return Emissary (63 images) - Titan Class, Titan Masters

The Pics are great! But Optimus' base mode looks like ass when combined to the other bases and thats too bad. It really does look like a kid just gave up in mid transformation.

Thanks for showing that to us, no one had done so yet. Its really off how the flap ends up in the air.

Are we to therefore understand that Fortress Maximus is taller than Metroplex?

Deathsanras wrote:
Are we to therefore understand that Fortress Maximus is taller than Metroplex?

By head yes, by shoulders no

Whle I understand the need to give Fort Max some guns, his legs really look naked without them.

Is it possible to leave the legs flat but open them in city mode (like on Metroplex's city mode) so that the open boots can act as garages?

Is it possible to put G1 Metro's head on this guy? There was an early picture to that effect, but I can't find confirmation otherwise.

How about Megabolt Megatron?

Gauntlet101010 wrote:Is it possible to put G1 Metro's head on this guy? There was an early picture to that effect, but I can't find confirmation otherwise.

How about Megabolt Megatron?

G1 Metroplex's head was removeable?

william-james88 wrote:

Gauntlet101010 wrote:Is it possible to put G1 Metro's head on this guy? There was an early picture to that effect, but I can't find confirmation otherwise.

How about Megabolt Megatron?

G1 Metroplex's head was removeable?

You know what I mean.

Gauntlet101010 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Gauntlet101010 wrote:Is it possible to put G1 Metro's head on this guy? There was an early picture to that effect, but I can't find confirmation otherwise.

How about Megabolt Megatron?

G1 Metroplex's head was removeable?

You know what I mean.

haha, ok, I will stop teasing.

Its possible to put his head there but just like its possible to put any object of that size. It just rests there but nothing locks.

So the shin guns are detacheable and fit the fists? Fortmax looks great! Looking forward to him (especially the Jose Delbo homage shot you did Ryan

Wow, Seibs once again makes a toy look really, really awesome! I need to look into the gallery after I'm done with work, but is there a makeshift "computer" mode for Cerebros?

...main dish...

...dive in...

I see the food Puns have infected someone else, too, huh, Va'al? Great Gallery as always, Seibertron.

This looks great! I do have one question though.. what's up with everyone complaining about Galvatron? How does the Headmaster gimmick ruin it?

A few quick thoughts ...

I'm really bummed about the lack of a gun. It just cheapens the whole experience and kind of makes me feel taken advantage of because you know it was removed to save on costs. Instead of doing it right. In my ongoing battle against 3rd party unlicensed Transformers products, this just opens the door for someone to make a set of compatible guns for ol' Fort Max (though I've never had a problem with aftermarket accessories for Transformers, comparing it to the automotive market).

Fort Max, while he looks good in robot mode, ultimately just feels kind of half assed. The "leftovers" from Metroplex such as the legs splitting open and the right arm having the joint to move the whole arm in front of his body serve no purpose that I can tell. Don't get me wrong -- I really like Fort Max still, but he just seems less than Metroplex to me since Metroplex was so amazing and upscaled an awesome G1 toy by more than double.

Cerebros is the surprise piece from this set that I really liked. He finally has a proper toy that is worthy of the character. His original G1 version was kind of a short stumpy toy, but this one looks like he could lead the regular sized Headmasters. This version of him finally comes with a head that looks like he did in the comics and US cartoons. He's finally a proper action figure! He's even got a gun. I would have liked to see him have his traditional gun in addition to the "titan master" compatible gun, but considering that Fort Max didn't come with any guns I'll take what we got. Great update. Clobber looks awesome on him. Paint apps were a bit messed up on Cerebro's face but I'll take care of that later. I also like that Cerebros is big. Not quite a Voyager, but much larger than a deluxe.

Spike Emissary is also a nice update. I love that his head sculpt is the G1 cartoon and (more prominently) the Marvel Comics helmet. Nice touch!

Decepticon Stryker wrote:This looks great! I do have one question though.. what's up with everyone complaining about Galvatron? How does the Headmaster gimmick ruin it?

I don't mind him being a "Headmaster", it's just that it was extremely poorly executed. Galvatron's "head" has been reduced to an ill-conceived "mask" that only covers up the front part of a Titan Master "head". Had it been done along the lines of the helmets for Leader Class Galvatron or Optimus, it might have been better executed, but as it is, it's just a mess. The biggest issue is that the Titan Master face sits way too far back from the "mask" which just alway makes it look extremely off. The head rotates at a different angle from the mask as well so the angle of his face looking "ok" is extremely limited. And then there's the massive gap on the sides of his face from the mask. Hopefully I'll have his photos done tomorrow so that I can show you exactly what I mean with high res close-ups.

Seibertron wrote:

Decepticon Stryker wrote:This looks great! I do have one question though.. what's up with everyone complaining about Galvatron? How does the Headmaster gimmick ruin it?

I don't mind him being a "Headmaster", it's just that it was extremely poorly executed. Galvatron's "head" has been reduced to an ill-conceived "mask" that only covers up the front part of a Titan Master "head". Had it been done along the lines of the helmets for Leader Class Galvatron or Optimus, it might have been better executed, but as it is, it's just a mess. The biggest issue is that the Titan Master face sits way too far back from the "mask" which just alway makes it look extremely off. The head rotates at a different angle from the mask as well so the angle of his face looking "ok" is extremely limited. And then there's the massive gap on the sides of his face from the mask. Hopefully I'll have his photos done tomorrow so that I can show you exactly what I mean with high res close-ups.

Ah, now I get it. That clears everything up.

Gauntlet101010 wrote:How about Megabolt Megatron?

Indeed!

(Original pic source)

Okay, time to go headhunting.

Basically he's the perfect nemesis for Cerebros.

Great pictures! I received mine two days ago and it looks awesome! I do not have Metroplex so cannot complain about retooling. The city mode is great although no one will display it. What are the major differences with the Takara one?

HeadOn! wrote:What are the major differences with the Takara one?

The Takara one has a different color scheme that is a lot more accurate to the original Fort Max toy and his cartoon colors. It also features a different headsculpt for Cerebros, one that is based on the head design he had in The Headmasters cartoon, which itself was based on more the original toy's head. And most of all, the Takara one might come with Fort Max's massive Master Sword that is iconic to Fort Max's Japanese appearance.

Can I chime in? I'll chime in!

I don't have any interest in the figure, at all. I have no connection the toy of old, I have no space for big bots, I just .. not my thing.

BUT. I have liked Cerebros since it first showed up. There's just something about it that calls to me.

I just can't get enough of Cerebros and Spike. I wish i could just buy them separately somewhere. I have no interest in fortress maximus whatsoever. It's incredibly disappointing to me in almost all it's modes.

Dr Va'al wrote:

*snip*
Probably not this..

What's even happening in this pic? Is it broken? Needs to be assembled?

Noideaforaname wrote:

Dr Va'al wrote:

*snip*
Probably not this..

What's even happening in this pic? Is it broken? Needs to be assembled?

Probably this:

Noideaforaname wrote:

Dr Va'al wrote:

*snip*
Probably not this..

What's even happening in this pic? Is it broken? Needs to be assembled?

The picture is showing where the batteries go.

Sabrblade wrote:

Noideaforaname wrote:

Dr Va'al wrote:

*snip*
Probably not this..

What's even happening in this pic? Is it broken? Needs to be assembled?

Probably this:

Like Seibs said, battery location. (Took me a bit to see that too.) But, I want to try this pic quoted from Sabrblade with the new guy...

After Fortress Maximus (along with Emissary and Cerebros) featured in our galleries last time, for new Transformers toyline Titans Return, we downscale two classes to Voyager size, and take a look at the big purple bad guy: Galvatron, with Titan Master Nucleon!

As with all Voyagers, Galvatron has two alt-modes next to his robot mode: a spaceship mode and the traditional G1 big cannon on treads mode, which never grows old. Titan Master Nucleon, on the other hand, sneakily answers the question 'what if Megatron were a Headmaster' - you can check out both galleries by clicking on any of the images below!

Titans Return Galvatron (218 images) - Voyager Class
















Titans Return Nucleon (70 images) - Titan Masters, Voyager Class

Definitely liking this gallery. Thanks for posting it!

That's a damned good looking Galvatron! Only things I'm not sold on is the slightly oversized Particle Cannon and the fact that the head crest does not seem to really sit flush to the face. Beyond those minor quibbles, he looks great!

Wonder if they'd ever do one in grey like the original toy and G1 comics? Saying that, this is a nice shade of purple.

Big Grim wrote:That's a damned good looking Galvatron! Only things I'm not sold on is the slightly oversized Particle Cannon and the fact that the head crest does not seem to really sit flush to the face. Beyond those minor quibbles, he looks great!

Wonder if they'd ever do one in grey like the original toy and G1 comics? Saying that, this is a nice shade of purple.

The canon is ridiculously big and yeah the head isn't great but in hand it's better in person. I don't mind either of them. I had that unique toys maniaking when I got 3rd party stuff and it's the only one that never broke on me but now he's in his box with the temptation of putting him on eBay.

This is my Galvatron now and he's big, menacing looking and awesome. I would love a toy/comic accurate deco of it because I recently went back and reread regeneration one because I'm stupid and felt like being angry apparently

Damnit Seibertron. My wallet hates you! I decided that, yeah no, I dont NEED Fort Max... but you do a gallery and now I'm wanting him. I'm trying to save up for TFCon Chicago dangit!!

Oh whats up with the disassembled legs? Did you answer that and I missed it?

Randomhero wrote:The canon is ridiculously big and yeah the head isn't great but in hand it's better in person. I don't mind either of them. I had that unique toys maniaking when I got 3rd party stuff and it's the only one that never broke on me but now he's in his box with the temptation of putting him on eBay.

I came close to Maniaking. If he's boxed now because of this toy, then that's pretty impressive.

Randomhero wrote:This is my Galvatron now and he's big, menacing looking and awesome. I would love a toy/comic accurate deco of it because I recently went back and reread regeneration one because I'm stupid and felt like being angry apparently

Regeneration One is terrible. Go back and read classic Marvel G1. I love a lot of the classic Marvel UK stuff featuring Galvatron. His fights against Megatron have always been fun. He has always been ridiculously OP. It's great fun!

I just found out Perfect Effect is making a Fort Max cannon. It may be the Warden weapon with a larger handle. Personally if I get Fort Max I'll be ok without a gun but it's there.

Also: this Galvatron won't replace my Maniaking. Maniaking is just too well proportioned. In cannon mode Hasbro looks a bit better to me, but defiantly not in bot mode.

Optimizzy wrote:Damnit Seibertron. My wallet hates you! I decided that, yeah no, I dont NEED Fort Max... but you do a gallery and now I'm wanting him. I'm trying to save up for TFCon Chicago dangit!!

Oh whats up with the disassembled legs? Did you answer that and I missed it?

I just got mine yesterday. I too was on the fence of "I don't need this" it's great and looked awesome but I just felt I don't need it because metroplex sits on a shelf getting dusty. After getting him, I have no regrets. Last night I spent hours with him. He is so much fun I can't wait to get off work today and start playing with him again.

Big Grim wrote:

Randomhero wrote:The canon is ridiculously big and yeah the head isn't great but in hand it's better in person. I don't mind either of them. I had that unique toys maniaking when I got 3rd party stuff and it's the only one that never broke on me but now he's in his box with the temptation of putting him on eBay.

I came close to Maniaking. If he's boxed now because of this toy, then that's pretty impressive.

Randomhero wrote:This is my Galvatron now and he's big, menacing looking and awesome. I would love a toy/comic accurate deco of it because I recently went back and reread regeneration one because I'm stupid and felt like being angry apparently

Regeneration One is terrible. Go back and read classic Marvel G1. I love a lot of the classic Marvel UK stuff featuring Galvatron. His fights against Megatron have always been fun. He has always been ridiculously OP. It's great fun!

Oh I have, comics are my media and the marvel stuff is great and it's one reason I want a grey/blue and purple Galvatron. Other reason is because of the way he was portrayed in IDW in the past.