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News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:43 pm

Wow, that's nice. Excellent detail, and a great little minifigure too.

Although she really needs a shirt with the infamous line "Fortress Maximus Has Come Himself" emblazoned on it.

(Hint: Skip to the 35 second mark to hear the line in question)

by **The Variable** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:00 pm

Now I want to see a Magnus figure paired with Verity...

News Credits: 3 · by **Manterax Prime** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:19 pm

I'm glad they all have different heads.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:21 pm

Didn't realize he had a new head and sword. Both are very nice.

News Credits: 1 · by **Marcdachamp** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:48 pm

Dang. He's really cool looking. The import price is really high, though. I'd love to have him side by side with my Kibaya Max. :sad:

News Credits: 1 · by **KNM2012** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:04 pm

All I can say is that this piece is one that makes me want to say something here about it. And all I can say is that unless the piece (and its racing queen) have mass-produced paint related QCs, this is a definite contender when it comes to being my favorite piece. Granted, he is still a G1 piece and will not have me sacrifice any other contenders in my "30 strong" project (i.e. 20 G1 Cybertron and their variants, 5 Destron/Decepticon and their variants, 5 Cybertron/Autobot variants of G1 characters). But for me, the only way this can be topped... Takara Tomy would have to either reissue "26" Grimlock or "C-328" Victory Saber... Or just simply an "ALL SPARK" toyline. :lol:

And also... I am with RhA on the idea that they should have made a "Crossformer" version of Spike. Because after seeing his ALL SPARK reboot incarnation, I think he could easily pull it off! :lol:

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:34 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
RhA wrote:Y'know? It really should be Spike in that dress.
Not when Spike never bonded with Fortress in Japan.

The girl bonds with the figure? How?

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:47 pm

Site sponsor TFsource has received some additional details on Takara Tomy's version of Transformers Generations Titan Class Metroplex and how it will differ from it's Hasbro counter part. The figure is isn't scheduled to arrive until September, we'll keep you updated as new information and hopefully images emerge. The TFsource pre-order can be found by clicking here.

TFsource wrote:
The US version will be white, the Takara will be more true to the white and coloring of the G1 Metroplex
The Japanese version will include two guns, the US version just 1 gun
It is believed the Japanese version will feature chromed/metallic paint apps the US will not, but this is not confirmed. When we asked Takara did not say yes or no

News Credits: 1 · by **KNM2012** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:12 pm

RhA wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
RhA wrote:Y'know? It really should be Spike in that dress.
Not when Spike never bonded with Fortress in Japan.

The girl bonds with the figure? How?

I was wondering that as well. That, and wondered why he of all people could have missed an opportunity to make a Crossformer joke.

That, and Spike merged with Cerebros. Which makes your suggestion be validly amusing... As he would be a racing "queen". :lol:

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:32 pm

Two guns, eh?

Dammit. :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:35 pm

How come we don't get two guns? Scumbag Hasbro doesn't include a second gun in their release of Metroplex...

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:52 pm

2 guns? That's points for Takara, but I'm not sure an extra gun is worth the extra $100.

News Credits: 1 · by **KNM2012** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:17 pm

Mindmaster wrote:How come we don't get two guns? Scumbag Hasbro doesn't include a second gun in their release of Metroplex...

Mkall wrote:2 guns? That's points for Takara, but I'm not sure an extra gun is worth the extra $100.

Have you guys considered that the extra money goes to his "going west-ern" themed musical called "Have Extra Gun, Will Import"? :-?

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:24 pm

KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:
Mkall wrote:2 guns? That's points for Takara, but I'm not sure an extra gun is worth the extra $100.

Have you guys considered that the extra money goes to his "going west-ern" themed musical called "Have Extra Gun, Will Import"?

Throw in a couple dancing girl Arcees and you've got yourself a deal!

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:25 pm

Mkall wrote:
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:
Mkall wrote:2 guns? That's points for Takara, but I'm not sure an extra gun is worth the extra $100.

Have you guys considered that the extra money goes to his "going west-ern" themed musical called "Have Extra Gun, Will Import"?

Throw in a couple dancing girl Arcees and you've got yourself a deal!

And popcorn. Can't have a show without popcorn. >:oP

Website · by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:51 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Okay, who is that with the Alternity transformer?
GT-R Maximus = Fortress Maximus

Her name is Fortress Maximus? That's... odd.
"Her"?

Oh, you mean the Race Queen figure. Didn't see the "with the" in your original post.

The Bot is Maximus. The girl is his Race Queen.

It's cool. And thanks. I'm getting this guy. Never owned an Alternity before, and the Race Queen looks rather interesting.
It's not Alternity.

It's Transformers: GT.

KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Okay, who is that with the Alternity transformer?

Also, I will SO wait for the domestic Metroplex release.

Just for the record: It's not Alternity. It is a collaboration with Super GT Racing, as a way to celebrate Super GT's 20th anniversary. And as we speak, GT-R Maximus is the 4th and final GT-R GT300 model. And we might see other models be added in a hopes of showing that it is more than a "simple" retooling. Namely because they have 12 more teams and around 2-3 more car models. And trust me, Alternity was just a way to wrap up Takara's original work. This is way cooler.

In all cases, the whole theme is a lot more interesting than me explaining continuities (which is a subject I have been studying for the last 16 years, thanks to RPGs). Because they have fast cars, racing queens, and four GT-Rs that are Prime, Saber, Megatron, and Maximus. All I have are cookies.

Okay, okay.

Well, this will be the first from this line. How's that work?

And it's this 'Race Queen' that's got me interested. Won't lie there. :p But he does look cool as well.

by **Rated X** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:13 pm

TFsource wrote:

The US version will be white, the Takara will be more true to the white and coloring of the G1 Metroplex

WTF ??? When did white stop becoming white ? Could they be a little more specific ? Do they mean "off-white" or "bone-white" for the American version like we always get ? And I hate when they use the term "G1" without specifying whether they mean "G1 toy" or "G1 cartoon".

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:16 pm

Rated X wrote:And I hate when they use the term "G1" without specifying whether they mean "G1 toy" or "G1 cartoon".

They most likely mean the original toy.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:51 pm

$150.00 more for a second gun, that's the basic gist.

No thanks.

And this is why 3rd parties flourish. Dr. Wu will come along and produce the second gun. *SMH*

by **Poyguimogul** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:59 pm

I like this so much more then I ever thought I would.

The head is really nice. The Girl is awesome.(as are Saber's and Megatron's)

The Master Sword as a "Jack" is interesting. Fortress will jack up your car, Prime will swap the tires and Star Saber will refuel you.

Now you just have to pass Megatron to win!

by **Nyancatron** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:00 am

I want that Maximus... though it sounds like the Japanese version will be the one to get. I'd probably hate the English voices anyway, as they usually sound generic and annoying. Much cooler if it spoke Japanese or didn't talk at all.

AND... i'd probably want one in darker colors too... maybe not the reds and lighter blues of Metrotitan, but the "city at night" look of Brave Maximus would be GODLY.

News Credits: 10 · by **gavinfuzzy** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:29 am

Actually a really huge pearly white TF would look great. :-?

But that's $100 extra. Bah, Hasbro it is. I can live without 1 extra gun.

No 2nd gun? Thank the gun laws. :lol:

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:19 am

gavinfuzzy wrote:

LOL

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:31 am

2 guns and "more G1" no thanks! Maybe actual pictures will change my mind..

by **Rated X** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:47 pm

Mindmaster wrote:How come we don't get two guns? Scumbag Hasbro doesn't include a second gun in their release of Metroplex...

Buy a 2nd Metroplex in TRU and return it without the gun. TRU will have to end up sending it back to Hasbro when the new owner returns it. So stick it right back to Hasbro. :lol: