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Courtesy of Futaba we have our first in-hand images of Kabaya Gum Plus Transformers DX Fortress Maximus. He comes in three sets, each of which comes with a mini figure: Windcharger, Powerglide, Cerebros. The set also features the God Sword. Images mirrored below.

So happy to have a preorder on this guy... looks fantastic!

Very impressive. But much smaller than I expected. I mean, I knew it was a Kabaya candy toy, but considering all the promotion, I expected him to be supersized and extra special.

That works surprisingly well.

i have had mine preordered for a while now. when i get it. it will never come out of the box

Nice. If only he were a full size reissue.

this really is awesome
looking forward to getting my preorder in

Samsonator wrote:So happy to have a preorder on this guy... looks fantastic!

Me too Come on BBTS...

That looks pretty good! How big is he compared to other Transformers? I don't own any Kabaya sets, so I have no real basis for comparison. I'm guessing like Tidal Wave size?

triKlops wrote:this really is awesome
looking forward to getting my preorder in

Definitely!! Maybe I'll put a couple of WST's so it can stand tall over. Then a few WST's to stand in the shadow of this tiny behemoth.

Japan based toy blogger Alfes 2010 gives us an extensive look at the recently released Kabaya Gum Plus Transformers DX Fortress Maximus Series. He comes in three sets that come with mini version of Windcharger, Powerglide, and Cerebros. The full galleries can be viewed by clicking here and here. We've mirrored some of his images below.

tiny but cool

Out of curiosity, is TakaraTomy using the name "Fortress" or "Cerebros" for this guy?

I ask since it does matter, as the two aren't the same character, despite serving the same function of forming Fort Max's head.

Wow, cool! I like it, but I kind of wish they did Metroplex first.

Sadly, as mush as I want a Fortress Maximus for my collection, I am going to pass on this set.

I've had this thing on preorder pretty much since the preorders went up, so stoked for it, and even more now that I know the scale. I had it pegged as MAYBE Deluxe scale, but seeing it stand a little taller than Arms Micron Optimus... really looking forward to it.

I'm tempted to get this. I don't collect the Kabaya figures, but this just looks like it would be fun.

Stop making me want this!

RAcast wrote:Stop making me want this!

NO!

El Duque wrote:

RAcast wrote:Stop making me want this!

NO!

So, if/when I break down and buy this, where would the best place to buy it from be?

RAcast wrote:

El Duque wrote:

RAcast wrote:Stop making me want this!

NO!

So, if/when I break down and buy this, where would the best place to buy it from be?

I would have said Captured Prey because they will allow you to buy just the three sets, but they're sold out. I would just go through the site sponsors and see who is offering the best deal.

El Duque wrote:

RAcast wrote:

El Duque wrote:

RAcast wrote:Stop making me want this!

NO!

So, if/when I break down and buy this, where would the best place to buy it from be?

I would have said Captured Prey because they will allow you to buy just the three sets, but they're sold out. I would just go through the site sponsors and see who is offering the best deal.

Thanks

Just preordered this from BBTS. Hope i get a complete set. ::crossing fingers::

damn you El Duque for making me want stuff I never thought about!!!

Also where would one put this on the shelf if one does not have any other Kabaya stuff?

mooncake623 wrote:Also where would one put this on the shelf if one does not have any other Kabaya stuff?

He'd make a decent Marvel Fort Max, as he was only a bit larger than the other Transformers in the comics.

Those paper stickers look really beat up in the pictures. Is that how they'll look for everyone's toy? Are they pre-applied, or on a sheet?