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[galvatron00]

Well, my answer is the opposite of Kanrabat, Stuartmaximus!

Picked up Generations Metroplex via HTS when he came out in 2012 for $129. Picked up the ReproLabels last year for $30 w/a discount code. Picked up the head upgrade w/mini turrets new from TFSource for $40, and the Before and After Six Sigma for $60 from BBTS (dented box, oh no!! )

Check out the pictures on my collection thread. Totally worth it to me.

Obviously, we spend money on what we love, no matter the price. Even if it seem absurd.

My best example:


I'll get all the other releases of these molds if/when they'll come out. Even a possible Lucky Draw. So, yeah... We do have the priviledge to spend tons of cash on absurd things!

Yeah, well, at least those are all official products (and I never knew they had that many decos of that mold!!) and they look awesome together or individually!!

I ended up buying the upgrades as I got them for a decent price. If I get the Takara For Max, all I may need is ReproLabels thanks to the sword and coloring (AND SOUNDS!!!) being what I am looking for.

And yeah Kanrabat, it is pretty awesome to be able and fortunate enough to spend money on what we like! Options FTW!!

[steals_your_goats]

Hey, Cerebros has a mouth plate like in Rebirth! How much you wanna bet the Legends version
will have a regular mouth instead?

I hope he doesn't, I really prefer the mouth plate. But I think you're right and the odds are good that's the way it'll go.

[galvatron00]

Hey, Cerebros has a mouth plate like in Rebirth! How much you wanna bet the Legends version
will have a regular mouth instead?

I hope he doesn't, I really prefer the mouth plate. But I think you're right and the odds are good that's the way it'll go.

That's what I'm hoping for, Headmasters accuracy!!

[shajaki]

We've got some exciting tweets to share with you this morning. Chris@Kal_ElofKrypton has posted some in hand pics of Titans Returns most anticipated figure, Fortress Maximus! Being in Australia, Chris likely nabbed one of these bad boys off one of his (recently reported) local shelves. As a treat, we are not only given some great shots of the Titan, but comparisons with Generations Metroplex, Cerebros and MP-28 Hot Rodimus, and a G1 Cerebros stand in! See the awesome pics below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

[Kurona]

Gotta admit... even if Max himself isn't much to write home about, that Cerebros is pretty beautiful.

[Powermaster Swag]

So the G1 Fort Max's works with the new one? I wonder if that means all old headmasters can work with new ones.....

[Jelze Bunnycat]

So the G1 Fort Max's works with the new one? I wonder if that means all old headmasters can work with new ones.....

They're similarly sized, but the G1 head just rests there, nothing's attached from what I can tell.

[-Kanrabat-]

Augh! These new pictures... Man, I have to admit that he IS awesome. Sigh....

I don't know if I'll be able to resist if I ever see it live in store. Curse my plastic adiction!

[no-one]

Wee knee gun?



Cerebros really is the star of the Fort Max show.

[Nemesis Maximo]

What you did there, Cary. I see it.

[mbd88prime]

question for anyone with their hands on a fortmax: in his "city mode" if you were to bend his legs up at the knee 90 degrees from the official configuration would it look at all like fan mode towers ala the original. also do the legs open up like metroplex?

thanks

[Prowl4]

WHAT ARE THE SOUNDS?

[Broadside27]

Whats up with the blue shoulders on Cerebros? It's not like you can see them in Headmaster mode.

[RiddlerJ]

Are his only guns the ones on his boots? Third party companies are gonna make a mint with this guy.

I guess the headmaster bits ate up most of the budget for Max.

[fenrir72]

Disgusting piece of byproducts made from combustible geologic deposits of organic materials, formed from decayed plants and animals that have been converted to crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils by exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years.

FAIL! Won't touch him with a ten inch stick!

Just being


That Cerebros looks good! Regardless if its the Rebirth version or the rumored The Headmasters version.

Even Fortress too looks Boss! Looking forward to Ryan's high res photographs.

P.S. G1 Cerebros also fits with the modern version? Nice!

Question:

1. Is it similar to G1 where you can remove Spike and still connect Cerebros the head? Or is "Spike" needed to attach the Cerebros head to the main body?

[Logan.]

Fortress Maximus videoreview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS_lhhyHlhI

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Having looked over things and read thoroughly over the responses, I'm going to give an opinion now.

I will buy him, but I will wait until at least around Christmas when he goes on that 20-25% off sale. He is very cool looking, and I really like the IDW Fort Max, but this guy is just not ringing off as worth his full $150.

I am impressed and in love with Cerebros and the whole double headmaster thing, and he has an awesome face sculpt. the body also looks very powerful and imposing.

But where I am bummed is his lack of weapons and originality. The fact that he is a retool at that size point is kinda lazy to me, all justifications aside, and the fact that he got virtually no retooling with regards to transformation is a bummer. I'd love a more compact city mode like the original, which I do not want because it doesn't have the look I like. I'm also disappointed that, him being a fortress, he should have more guns and playability, yet he only has 2 sets of leg guns, that one thing and then Cerebros' gun. that's just small. I would prefer weapons over electronics, especially for a city/fortress.

so yes, I will buy him, but he will most likely not be my favorite titan. Metroplex I already have, and I think Fort Max looks a little better than him anyway, but he is no where near Devastator. That was a true titan in size and effort.

[shajaki]

Welcome back everyone, bet you thought we were done with Transformers Titan Return Fortress Maximus for today huh? Well it turns out there's nothing stopping the big guy (or KalEl) from breaking headlines again, this time with a video review! We get to see articulation, stickers, sound effects, and so much more. Check it out below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

UPDATED with Generations Metroplex comparison video!

[Mindmaster]

Relieved to see that his joints are improved from Metroplex, even if just slightly.

The sound effects are pretty underwhelming, but maybe they're just shortened and the US release will have more to it, maybe?

Just thought of something; if they had kept that cannon in his forearm that Metroplex had and colored it red, it would've been a close approximation of [one of] his wrist pistols (wristols?). Bummer, but not a detractor for me.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

wrist pistols (wristols?)

Breaking out the inner Thew. I'm proud

[william-james88]

question for anyone with their hands on a fortmax: in his "city mode" if you were to bend his legs up at the knee 90 degrees from the official configuration would it look at all like fan mode towers ala the original. also do the legs open up like metroplex?

thanks

The bit about his legs opening was answered above, here is the quote:

they do open up but from underneath so its that back half that opens out not the gun half, means they don't really work in vehicle or base mode. hes really just lacking from not enough guns, i forgot to say the shin guns dettach and can go on his shoulder or have a fold out handle but they dont show that feature in the instructions. still dont know what that lil leg bit is meant to do though, its hollow and weird.

P.S. G1 Cerebros also fits with the modern version? Nice!
Question:
1. Is it similar to G1 where you can remove Spike and still connect Cerebros the head? Or is "Spike" needed to attach the Cerebros head to the main body?

G1 cerebros just sits there. He doesnt connect. This is not different than having any other TF that is the right size just stand on the headless body.
And you dont need to connect spike to have him fit.

I will buy him, but I will wait until at least around Christmas when he goes on that 20-25% off sale. He is very cool looking, and I really like the IDW Fort Max, but this guy is just not ringing off as worth his full $150.
But where I am bummed is his lack of weapons and originality. The fact that he is a retool at that size point is kinda lazy to me, all justifications aside, and the fact that he got virtually no retooling with regards to transformation is a bummer. I'd love a more compact city mode like the original, which I do not want because it doesn't have the look I like. I'm also disappointed that, him being a fortress, he should have more guns and playability, yet he only has 2 sets of leg guns, that one thing and then Cerebros' gun. that's just small. I would prefer weapons over electronics, especially for a city/fortress.

A man after my own heart.

[shajaki]

Like Metroplex, I expect there to be a handful of versions to choose from. And this is too big a purchase to buy multiples.

ALL THAT SAID, after watching that video it's going to be difficult not buying the first one I see on shelves.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I will buy him, but I will wait until at least around Christmas when he goes on that 20-25% off sale. He is very cool looking, and I really like the IDW Fort Max, but this guy is just not ringing off as worth his full $150.
But where I am bummed is his lack of weapons and originality. The fact that he is a retool at that size point is kinda lazy to me, all justifications aside, and the fact that he got virtually no retooling with regards to transformation is a bummer. I'd love a more compact city mode like the original, which I do not want because it doesn't have the look I like. I'm also disappointed that, him being a fortress, he should have more guns and playability, yet he only has 2 sets of leg guns, that one thing and then Cerebros' gun. that's just small. I would prefer weapons over electronics, especially for a city/fortress.

A man after my own heart.

First off, Damn you because this is your fault. You are the one who has given me logic that makes sense to me, especially now that I'm older, more mature and running out of room. So Thanks

Secondly though, it is true. I will still buy him, he's just not what I had hoped for looking at pictures and videos. He looks damn sexy but lacks the croutons that make the salad that much better. He's the main course, but lacks that all important dessert. A cake without enough icing. Still worth chomping down on, just not as chompalicious as it could be

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Like Metroplex, I expect there to be a handful of versions to choose from. And this is too big a purchase to buy multiples.

ALL THAT SAID, after watching that video it's going to be difficult not buying the first one I see on shelves.

Whatchyou talking about Willis? you already buy those expensive MP Primes out the wazoo

[Mindmaster]

wrist pistols (wristols?)

Breaking out the inner Thew. I'm proud

You caught me! I saw an opportunity, and I took it.