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Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby GetRightRobot » Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:06 am

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An interesting new pre-order has appeared on a Japanese website for Kabaya Transformers Headmaster; Fortress Maximus. According to the images on the sides of the mock up packaging, he will be split into three sets, each coming with an additional micromaster type figure, in this case Windcharger. The pre-order indicates a release date of July.

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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus?

Postby Jelze Bunnycat » Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:18 am

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The mockup indicates there will be 3 sets, and all 3 must be collected for Fortress Maximus and it will transform according to the top of packaging. The 1st part will have the Command Base and Windcharger.

It's a pre-order btw, with a release date of July 2012.
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus?

Postby Dead Metal » Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:30 am

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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus?

Postby cannonfodder4000 » Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:47 am

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This actually sounds pretty cool, probably a better alternative than that "WST" knock off. :D
Not looking forward to Windcharger being mostly stickers though... :oops:
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Postby zodconvoy » Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:06 am

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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby kirbenvost » Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:50 am

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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby chuckdawg1999 » Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:39 pm

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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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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby triKlops » Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:30 pm

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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
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby El Duque » Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:27 pm

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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.

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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby Dead Metal » Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:29 pm

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Looking at dat ass on the 3rd minibot and its colour, it looks like Cerebros.

Pretty cool.
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby waaaaghlord » Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:40 pm

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...
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Postby zodconvoy » Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:42 pm

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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby C - 310 » Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:44 pm

Does this mean TakaraTomy is not reissuing the G1 Fort Max?
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby AdamPrime » Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:57 am

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?
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby Michel_Beckers » Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:38 am

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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
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby ausbot » Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:21 am

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If its bigger than the Fort Max jr I'll get it.
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby Jelze Bunnycat » Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:45 am

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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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Postby joevill » Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:45 am

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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby gothsaurus » Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:47 am

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.
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby Rated X » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:02 am

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How about a full sized classics Fort Max instead of all these minis ???
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby orangeitis » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:05 am

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.
...what hazard?

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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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby Jelze Bunnycat » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:12 am

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orangeitis wrote:
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.
...what hazard?

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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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby gothsaurus » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:23 am

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???
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby orangeitis » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:27 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
orangeitis wrote:
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.
...what hazard?

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.
Oh yeah. I forgot about that. :BANG_HEAD:

Though if I may comment, the fact that kids today NEED safety tests done like that to their potential playthings before they're released is revolting. I wish parental quality was higher, and not just because I want a hueg 50lb toy. :HEADHURTS:
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Re: Kabaya Fortress Maximus

Postby Marcdachamp » Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:02 am

So, how big would this figure be? And what would it cost to import? If he's a decent size, I might be tempted to snag that.
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