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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby gothsaurus » Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:22 pm

I hope everyone post pictures after getting theirs! Would love to see that Lionel train set run around Fort Max!

As for me, I'm going to try to figure out a good way to combine two of them (i.e. old one and reissue) into an attractive, believable city mode. Any inspiration you know about? I managed a great combined G1 metroplex city from two, but haven't seen or heard of anyone tackling one from Fort Max.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby RK_Striker_JK_5 » Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:58 pm

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I'd 'like' it as well. I've waited so long for a Fort Max. No way in HELL am I keeping mine in the box!
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby KNM2012 » Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:17 pm

gothsaurus wrote:Guessing that means it was taped.... RE-OPENED to re-inspect... the re-sealed with a second piece of tape. To MISB collectors, it would appear that their MISB item was opened, thus ruining it's resale value.

If you're planning on keeping it MISB, best to get the re-issue sealed one. Planning on opening it, this early run is for YOU!

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From a strict MISB collector, I see this as such. However... I was given good news from Jeremy at TFsource. It appears that this is only affecting the early bird orders, not the other release. However, if you still want a single taped MISB piece, it is best to email the store requesting one... Instead of just holding off.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby Ravage XK » Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:51 am

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I'm a fan of G1 and have bought as many reissues as I can but I just can't get excited about Fort Max and I don't know why.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby Bowspearer » Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:56 am

KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:From a strict MISB collector, I see this as such.


Not necessarily, but alot depends on how thoughtful TakaraTomy are here.

If TakaraTomy are just using standard tape to retape the box then your point is spot on.

However I'm reminded of how customs approaches retaping packages, where the tape is printed with writing stating that the box has been opened and inspected by them. Brown goods companies have done the same with things like DVD players. If TakaraTomy have properly thought things through on this and if the run is large enough to justify it, then there's no reason why TakaraTomy couldn't use tape with writing on it to that effect - especially if other items, such as an Encore Overlord are released down the track (if the demand for Fort Max proves high enough, it's a definite possibility) where the same process will happen.

If they were to go down this road, then technically they have remained sealed from before leaving the manufacturer and therefore should be classed as MISB as it could be proven that the retaping had been done by the manufacturer themselves.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby El Duque » Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:07 am

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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby Flux Convoy » Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:31 am

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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby KNM2012 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:09 pm

Bowspearer wrote:
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:From a strict MISB collector, I see this as such.


Not necessarily, but alot depends on how thoughtful TakaraTomy are here.

If TakaraTomy are just using standard tape to retape the box then your point is spot on.

However I'm reminded of how customs approaches retaping packages, where the tape is printed with writing stating that the box has been opened and inspected by them. Brown goods companies have done the same with things like DVD players. If TakaraTomy have properly thought things through on this and if the run is large enough to justify it, then there's no reason why TakaraTomy couldn't use tape with writing on it to that effect - especially if other items, such as an Encore Overlord are released down the track (if the demand for Fort Max proves high enough, it's a definite possibility) where the same process will happen.

If they were to go down this road, then technically they have remained sealed from before leaving the manufacturer and therefore should be classed as MISB as it could be proven that the retaping had been done by the manufacturer themselves.


You missed the point I was making. Customs does not inspect packages shipped by major companies. They only check out specific packages that are sent to people and stores that do not pass the first part - namely x-rays (if the info I was given is still up to date).

Meaning that unless you live in a country where they open up every package, regardless of the business, this is not an issue. Because the stores will be shipping them MISB and it is highly unlikely the double tape "ordeal" (which, as I stated, only applies to the early shipments) is just going to have them using the same tape and double tape it. And that is not an issue unless you plan to submit it to AFA.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby Rated X » Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:19 pm

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After seeing the classics Metroplex coming out later this year, this re-issue seems to be a little less awesome.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby Desslok2201 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:54 pm

Does anyone else think it's strange that the headphone plug is marked Hasbro for a release that they won't / can't sell?
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby MGrotusque » Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:59 pm

Rated X wrote:After seeing the classics Metroplex coming out later this year, this re-issue seems to be a little less awesome.


Agreed. My interest is invested in Metroplex. FM is a monumental release mind you but i'm more stoked on Metro. That F@*!er is gonna be awesome! Least i hope so anyways.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby prototype33 » Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:45 am

Hey guys Im new to this site, on holiday for the easter break and decided to do a little transformers shopping around the shops today picked up the fortress maximus and a couple of other things. anyways question about the head. is it suppose to have he eye stickers already applied?
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby prototype33 » Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:54 am

Are the Eyes stickers uppose to be already applied?
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby El Duque » Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:55 am

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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby Nemesis Destron » Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:31 am

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:BOWDOWN: :DANCE: :KREMZEEK: Fort Max will definitely look so awesome decorated with a mess of Legends and Cyberverse figs fighting for control of this mighty behemoth...'nuff said!! :VEHI:
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby Sabrblade » Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:33 am

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prototype33 wrote:Are the Eyes stickers uppose to be already applied?
for the Encore release, they aren't stickers this time. The eyes are painted to look like the old eye stickers.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby El Duque » Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:36 am

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Sabrblade wrote:
prototype33 wrote:Are the Eyes stickers uppose to be already applied?
for the Encore release, they aren't stickers this time. The eyes are painted to look like the old eye stickers.


I think it also comes with the eye stickers, so you can apply them over the painted ones for a more vintage look.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby Gearslide » Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:49 am

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Wait, what's that Black Fort Max repaint in the middle of the top picture?
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby El Duque » Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:03 am

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Gearslide wrote:Wait, what's that Black Fort Max repaint in the middle of the top picture?


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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby Gearslide » Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:15 am

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Gearslide wrote:Wait, what's that Black Fort Max repaint in the middle of the top picture?


Brave Maximus


Oh right. I've never seen Brave in anything but Robot mode, so I was expecting him to be mostly blue.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby gothsaurus » Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:16 am

I'd love a solid BLACK version... or a white Metroplex "Autobot City" style version with nice painted windows.

Oh yeah, or a Grand Max. (ha) Or all of the above.
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Re: In Hand Images Of Encore Fortress Maximus

Postby Jelze Bunnycat » Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:17 am

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Gearslide wrote:Wait, what's that Black Fort Max repaint in the middle of the top picture?


Brave Maximus


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