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News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:40 am

Insurgent wrote:But since Takara never got Rebirth,

They did eventually get it on home video via Laserdisc and DVD, but I agree in their most likely just using the Fortress head over the Cerebros head.

...Unless Takara really would be feeling generous enough to include two Titan Masters in their set just to make their Fort Max extra special.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:18 am

Thing with Devastator is that he switched around his face from episode to episode, sometimes even from scene to scene - no matter which country you're in, it's hard to decide which one's "correct".
Fortress meanwhile kept his Headmasters-given face throughout the entirety of the series.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:39 am

Sabrblade wrote:
Insurgent wrote:But since Takara never got Rebirth,
They did eventually get it on home video via Laserdisc and DVD, but I agree in their most likely just using the Fortress head over the Cerebros head.

...Unless Takara really would be feeling generous enough to include two Titan Masters in their set just to make their Fort Max extra special.

Now this route would be best. 2 heads are better than one or in this case, "3" heads. :lol:

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:47 am

Wouldn't that look a little strange, though? Takara Tomy's Fortress will most likely be gray and white like the original figure while Rebirth Cerebros was black and white with some gray. I'd just as well they left the Fortress head and ignore the Cerebros one.

I can't be the only one that wants a Marvel Comics Fortress Maximus head with the red lenses over his eyes, right?

Emerje

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:54 am

I kinda want Marvel redecoes in general; at least for the major changes like Galvatron.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 12:59 pm

Emerje wrote:Wouldn't that look a little strange, though? Takara Tomy's Fortress will most likely be gray and white like the original figure while Rebirth Cerebros was black and white with some gray. I'd just as well they left the Fortress head and ignore the Cerebros one.

I can't be the only one that wants a Marvel Comics Fortress Maximus head with the red lenses over his eyes, right?

Emerje

I'm in. At least as an alternate to the Japanese Fortress-based head!

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:21 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Insurgent wrote:But since Takara never got Rebirth,
They did eventually get it on home video via Laserdisc and DVD, but I agree in their most likely just using the Fortress head over the Cerebros head.

...Unless Takara really would be feeling generous enough to include two Titan Masters in their set just to make their Fort Max extra special.

I think this is the only thing that would dissuade me from getting the SDCC version; if he came with both heads. Unlikely, but would still be rad as all dads.

News Credits: 372 · by **Cyberpath** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:25 am

So here's the Japanese versions of "Cerebros" and "Spike" -- both are "Fortress" in Japan --

And more pix of the giant --

Source: Amazon Japan

News Credits: 2 · by **Insurgent** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:03 am

I wouldn't mind Fortress. Not maximus, just Fortress. Don't think that'll ever happen though.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 8:01 am

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath found some new images of Takara Transformers Legends LG31 Fortress Maximus on Amazon Japan. We finally see their version of "Cerebros" and "Spike"/Emissary which are both called "Fortress" in Japan.
While the head for the deluxe robot is very different, as a comparison will show below, it seems that the tiny head-sculpt of the headmaster has remained the same. You will also find new images of the giant robot himself.

And more pix of the giant --

Hasbro versions:

News Credits: 3 · by **Randomhero** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 8:22 am

That's the head being used for SDCC isn't it? It looks very similar to what hasbro is doing with cerebros for SDCC

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 8:32 am

Randomhero wrote:That's the head being used for SDCC isn't it? It looks very similar to what hasbro is doing with cerebros for SDCC

Pretty certain it is

News Credits: 3 · by **Randomhero** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 8:53 am

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Randomhero wrote:That's the head being used for SDCC isn't it? It looks very similar to what hasbro is doing with cerebros for SDCC

Pretty certain it is

It's a very pretty figure but I'm at a point where I look at my metroplex and notice how dusty he is. He's honestly a display piece. I've probably taken him down and "played" with him once this year and I know that's what will happen to Fort Max so I'm honestly contemplating not getting one.

News Credits: 2 · by **SpikeyTigertron** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:14 am

God I wish it was easier to decide between versions of this guy. Metroplex was pretty easy.... Chome? y/n

I think takara's central grey tower, and the base "ramp" looks a lot better. and the sticker windows are a really nice plus.

But... SDCC's thighs look a lot better with some paint on them.

I'd argue the Hasbro retail version has the least going for it.... but at this point *it* has the exclusive titanmaster.

#-o

News Credits: 79 · by **Sigma Magnus** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:18 am

...still not showing the sword, huh?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:29 am

Sigma Magnus wrote:...still not showing the sword, huh?

Yeah, what gives, Takara? Hasbro's already shown theirs for SDCC, so now you've got free reign to show off your own Master Sword. Let's see it already.

News Credits: 2 · by **Prowl4** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:43 pm

I am getting the retail US version because it'll have English phrases and the rebirth headmaster.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:10 pm

Prowl4 wrote:I am getting the retail US version because it'll have English phrases and the rebirth headmaster.

Glad to see you took my advice, I hope something works out for you :PRAY:

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:11 pm

Prowl4 wrote:I am getting the retail US version because it'll have English phrases and the rebirth headmaster.

I know it'll have sound effects, but it will have English phrases too?

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:27 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Prowl4 wrote:I am getting the retail US version because it'll have English phrases and the rebirth headmaster.
I know it'll have sound effects, but it will have English phrases too?

Yes, there are a ton of reviews showcasing it.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:27 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Prowl4 wrote:I am getting the retail US version because it'll have English phrases and the rebirth headmaster.
I know it'll have sound effects, but it will have English phrases too?

Check his sig, I believe he wants the hasbro body with the TT head

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:30 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Prowl4 wrote:I am getting the retail US version because it'll have English phrases and the rebirth headmaster.
I know it'll have sound effects, but it will have English phrases too?

Yes, there are a ton of reviews showcasing it.

Cool. What does he say? (if you can remember)

Hellscream9999 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Prowl4 wrote:I am getting the retail US version because it'll have English phrases and the rebirth headmaster.
I know it'll have sound effects, but it will have English phrases too?
Check his sig, I believe he wants the hasbro body with the TT head

Not what I said at all.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:15 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Prowl4 wrote:I am getting the retail US version because it'll have English phrases and the rebirth headmaster.
I know it'll have sound effects, but it will have English phrases too?

Yes, there are a ton of reviews showcasing it.
Cool. What does he say? (if you can remember)

Decepticons!
Fortress Maximus!
Autobots!

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:21 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Prowl4 wrote:I am getting the retail US version because it'll have English phrases and the rebirth headmaster.
I know it'll have sound effects, but it will have English phrases too?

Yes, there are a ton of reviews showcasing it.
Cool. What does he say? (if you can remember)

Decepticons!
Fortress Maximus!
Autobots!

Meh. All I need is to see a Master Sword from Takara to fully swing me over to their Fort Max.