New Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG29 Wheelie, LG30 Weirdwolf and LG20 Skids

One more. :)



Yuki was the one who remolded the heads.. (if the automatic translation is correct.)

https://t.co/ZCMxRdDYlC

I noticed this in TFYuki's posts

https://twitter.com/TFYUKI

As nearly all the Legends figs can be purchased at Tomy Mall, good news for the domestic Japanese costumers as the prices will be much cheaper if you purchase them via the online service.

Man that Wheelie....grazie Takara!!

Never would'a thought we'd get so excited over a Wheelie figure. The colors, the bot and alt modes! Both Hasbro and Takara's are awesome! And that Skids!

Hooray! I've had that lame Henkei Wheelie since, like, forever.

Amazon has Fortress Maximus available for order now at http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Generations-Titans-Fortress-Maximus/dp/B01ETURLB2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=seibertron07-20&ie=UTF8&dpID=51hLTKrEaJL&dpPl=1&keywords=fortress maximus transformers&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1463262507&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_2&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&linkId=48b9acfac468899206774455c90a5f5d

Nik Hero wrote:Amazon has Fortress Maximus available for order now at http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Generations-Titans-Fortress-Maximus/dp/B01ETURLB2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=seibertron07-20&ie=UTF8&dpID=51hLTKrEaJL&dpPl=1&keywords=fortress maximus transformers&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1463262507&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_2&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&linkId=48b9acfac468899206774455c90a5f5d

I am not sure if it is really the right product or not. Maybe it was listed wrong? It's just too expensive.

SillySpringer wrote:

Nik Hero wrote:Amazon has Fortress Maximus available for order now at http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Generations-Titans-Fortress-Maximus/dp/B01ETURLB2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=seibertron07-20&ie=UTF8&dpID=51hLTKrEaJL&dpPl=1&keywords=fortress maximus transformers&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1463262507&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_2&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&linkId=48b9acfac468899206774455c90a5f5d

I am not sure if it is really the right product or not. Maybe it was listed wrong? It's just too expensive.

It was $249, but now went up to $279 likely due to demand if people wanting it first.

Nik Hero wrote:Amazon has Fortress Maximus available for order now at http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Generations-Titans-Fortress-Maximus/dp/B01ETURLB2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=seibertron07-20&ie=UTF8&dpID=51hLTKrEaJL&dpPl=1&keywords=fortress maximus transformers&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1463262507&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_2&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&linkId=48b9acfac468899206774455c90a5f5d

First off, this is the wrong thread since this thread is about the takara products, not Hasbro.
Secondly, that isn't amazon selling the item, just a random third party seller listing with an inflate price in this preorder.

I can post a listing there too and so can you.

Dr Va'al wrote:Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has directed us towards TFYuki's Twitter account for the latest image, covering the Takara Tomy Transformers Legends line - and specifically, LG29 Wheelie! Apparently the designer's favourite (in the line? ever?), you can check out the image below.

Bonus round: some more Legends LG20 Skids images, too!

I love this Wheelie!

Wheelie is amazing I know. I have kinda grown attached to the Takara one now. I do like the darker windshield on the Hasbro one better though.

Cyberpath wrote:

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... 4&rank=ctg

6010Y Amiami price no shipping yet

Btw, If Broadcast can connect to Fortmax, if you follow the fiction factionalism, who does SW connect to then?

Poor 'cons, always the "underdog" NOT!

fenrir72 wrote:

Cyberpath wrote:

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... 4&rank=ctg

6010Y Amiami price no shipping yet

Btw, If Broadcast can connect to Fortmax, if you follow the fiction factionalism, who does SW connect to then?

Poor 'cons, always the "underdog" NOT!

If he's not able to connect to Trypticon I'll be very surprised.

Once more via fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath - and sourced from TFYuki - we have some more in-hand, colourful pictures of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends figures, and today, we're spanning all class sizes: from LG 28 Legend Rewind to LG27 Leader Blaster via Deluxe Skull and LG30 Wolfwire/Weirdwolf - check them out mirrored below!

Dr Va'al wrote:Once more via fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath - and sourced from TFYuki - we have some more in-hand, colourful pictures of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends figures, and today, we're spanning all class sizes: from LG 28 Legend Rewind to LG27 Leader Blaster via Deluxe Skull and LG30 Wolfwire/Weirdwolf - check them out mirrored below!

Ok, these pictures confirm me Blaster is a clear winner on the TT side. I prefer the Hasbro versions for the rest. Rewind is nice but it's not MTMTE enough for me. The beasts just seem a little saturated yet bland on the TT side, almost too G1

Dig that Marvel comics visor on Blaster. (Yes I know it from the og toy too .)And that red piping on Rewind is pretty metal.

Alpha Dominus wrote:Dig that Marvel comics visor on Blaster. (Yes I know it from the og toy too .)And that red piping on Rewind is pretty metal.

Sorry to dissapoint you mate, but it's not lightpiping, they painted part of his visor red and part blue to simulate his face and eyes from the G1 cartoon

I got to admit the coloring on Blaster's legs is really nice. I didn't want the Hasdro version at all but Takara's is really tempting. Come to think of it the FoC one has legs similar to Hasbro's new one and I'm growing accustomed to a large Blaster. As if Titans Return wasn't expensive enough already.

Alpha Dominus wrote:Dig that Marvel comics visor on Blaster. (Yes I know it from the og toy too .)And that red piping on Rewind is pretty metal.

Unfortunately, the visor is the one thing that puts me off of this version of Blaster. Also, I hope it's just the white paint with bring lights for the photography, but it really washes out almost all of the facial detail on Blaster. Unless you squint hard, it looks like he's just got a smooth mouth plate covering his face.

Honestly, I'm kinda glad that this Blaster is marvel-accurate. Show-accurate heads are nice and all, but it'd be nice to let the Marvel fans have stuff too.

Wolfman Jake wrote:

Alpha Dominus wrote:Dig that Marvel comics visor on Blaster. (Yes I know it from the og toy too .)And that red piping on Rewind is pretty metal.

Unfortunately, the visor is the one thing that puts me off of this version of Blaster. Also, I hope it's just the white paint with bring lights for the photography, but it really washes out almost all of the facial detail on Blaster. Unless you squint hard, it looks like he's just got a smooth mouth plate covering his face.

Just the lighting 'jake. Though an adjustable visor similar to UW devs would have been nice, the size limitation might be hard to implement.

Clearer no watermark images from amiami

Continued............

Online retailer anime-export.com has updated the listing for Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG31 Fortress Maximus, revealing a fun little tidbit of information, which will probably go down well with fans of the original Headmasters series: it looks like the Japanese version of the toy will include new voice recordings by original voice actor Ikuya Sawaki. Check out more info below!

Transformers Legends LG-31 - Fortress Maximus!!
The huge Transformers is back in the Legends line-up!
60 cm tall in robot mode.
From the 1987 series Transformers Headmasters.
The toy features sound gimmicks such as the original animation opening song, its signature sentences plus new ones registered by the original voice actor specifically for this toy!
Cerebros is also included!
Place your order before the deadline to get it at a special price (or until our allocated quantity lasts)!

Dang. Now that makes it really tempting to pick up. I love Headmasters Fortress voice, and having a Max that plays the theme tune...

I'm having a really hard time with the choice on Blaster.

I really like the leg color, but the white face with visor just looks wrong to me.

(also, the big black dot on his chest is out of place...)

Counterpunch wrote:I'm having a really hard time with the choice on Blaster.

I really like the leg color, but the white face with visor just looks wrong to me.

(also, the big black dot on his chest is out of place...)

It's more of their ongoing sometimes misplaced goal to recreate perfect show deco. As Ryan keeps saying, this is often to the detriment of the toy.



And I dont even get it, this toy is clearly not the G1 Blaster but instead a new take on him, due to all the new playability, transformation, gimick, ect. So I dont see why Takara cant instead opt for a deco that works best for this new toy rather than impose their current agenda.

Also, what blows a bit is that MSRP in Japan has gone up 5$ for the Leader Class.

william-james88 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:I'm having a really hard time with the choice on Blaster.

I really like the leg color, but the white face with visor just looks wrong to me.

(also, the big black dot on his chest is out of place...)

It's more of their ongoing sometimes misplaced goal to recreate perfect show deco. As Ryan keeps saying, this is often to the detriment of the toy.



And I dont even get it, this toy is clearly not the G1 Blaster but instead a new take on him, due to all the new playability, transformation, gimick, ect. So I dont see why Takara cant instead opt for a deco that works best for this new toy rather than impose their current agenda.

Also, what blows a bit is that MSRP in Japan has gone up 5$ for the Leader Class.

I know.

It looks out of place because they half-assed it. It should have been a painted gray window with the dot. The way it is looks lousy.

Counterpunch wrote:It looks out of place because they half-assed it. It should have been a painted gray window with the dot. The way it is looks lousy.

100% agree!

But, like you said, that still leaves the face looking off. They cant give him his traditional eyes because of the helmet gimmick.

MaverickPrime wrote:

Alpha Dominus wrote:Dig that Marvel comics visor on Blaster. (Yes I know it from the og toy too .)And that red piping on Rewind is pretty metal.

Sorry to dissapoint you mate, but it's not lightpiping, they painted part of his visor red and part blue to simulate his face and eyes from the G1 cartoon

Oh yeah,f'sho. I was just referring to regular ol' piping such as you'll find on Samus' body suit or super hero costumes, ala Fantastic Four-which is used to break up a simple design.

That Rewind has really funky face makeup. Looks really really weird

Counterpunch wrote:I'm having a really hard time with the choice on Blaster.

I really like the leg color, but the white face with visor just looks wrong to me.

(also, the big black dot on his chest is out of place...)

Just the lighting angles. There'll be more better images I hope.

william-james88 wrote:And I dont even get it, this toy is clearly not the G1 Blaster but instead a new take on him, due to all the new playability, transformation, gimick, ect.

The body may be an upgrade, but the character itself will be Cartoon Broadcast/Blaster in the Legends line.

Dr Va'al wrote:Online retailer anime-export.com has updated the listing for Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG31 Fortress Maximus, revealing a fun little tidbit of information, which will probably go down well with fans of the original Headmasters series: it looks like the Japanese version of the toy will include new voice recordings by original voice actor Ikuya Sawaki. Check out more info below!

Transformers Legends LG-31 - Fortress Maximus!!
The huge Transformers is back in the Legends line-up!
60 cm tall in robot mode.
From the 1987 series Transformers Headmasters.
The toy features sound gimmicks such as the original animation opening song, its signature sentences plus new ones registered by the original voice actor specifically for this toy!
Cerebros is also included!
Place your order before the deadline to get it at a special price (or until our allocated quantity lasts)!

Are you FRACKING KIDDING ME?!

I think Takara just won this round for me. I can't NOT buy this one if he plays the theme song!!!!!!!!

What part of the theme will he play? I can't imagine it'd be great if someone accidentally hit the button and suddenly the full minute-thirty played lol

Kurona wrote:What part of the theme will he play? I can't imagine it'd be great if someone accidentally hit the button and suddenly the full minute-thirty played lol

If anything, it would the the intro and chorus, separated clips.

Weirdwolf is most definitely gorgeous, cannot wait for the release

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Kurona wrote:What part of the theme will he play? I can't imagine it'd be great if someone accidentally hit the button and suddenly the full minute-thirty played lol

If anything, it would the the intro and chorus, separated clips.

Tatakai.............Headomastaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Legends Fortes Maximus is honestly one of the best modern releases i've seen from takara, this side of UW Devastor. Though I wonder if it's possible to fudge a "city mode" rather than a base mode. That goes for the domestic version as well.

It's a heavy retool of Metroplex, right? So couldn't people try fudging around with Metroplex to see if they could get a city mode out of him that might be good groundwork for Fort Max?

Kurona wrote:It's a heavy retool of Metroplex, right? So couldn't people try fudging around with Metroplex to see if they could get a city mode out of him that might be good groundwork for Fort Max?

Wish that was possible though but in order to do it, the new Fortmax should have a hollow "calf"

fenrir72 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Kurona wrote:What part of the theme will he play? I can't imagine it'd be great if someone accidentally hit the button and suddenly the full minute-thirty played lol

If anything, it would the the intro and chorus, separated clips.

Tatakai.............Headomastaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Here's the three minute version me, my wife, and my daughter (she turned 2 in March) listen to every morning on the way to daycare


It finishes playing, my daughter says "Woooo! More Headmasta!" That was my selling point on getting the Takara version of Fortress Maximus to my wife this morning

fenrir72 wrote:

Kurona wrote:It's a heavy retool of Metroplex, right? So couldn't people try fudging around with Metroplex to see if they could get a city mode out of him that might be good groundwork for Fort Max?

Wish that was possible though but in order to do it, the new Fortmax should have a hollow "calf"

Yeah, or a double jointed knee. Metroplex could have used an extra swivel just below the knee for a more G1 transformation, but I don't know if that would have helped a Ft. Max city mode. Given his size, Metroplex does have a rather limited and simple transforming scheme...

itscramtastic wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Kurona wrote:What part of the theme will he play? I can't imagine it'd be great if someone accidentally hit the button and suddenly the full minute-thirty played lol

If anything, it would the the intro and chorus, separated clips.

Tatakai.............Headomastaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Here's the three minute version me, my wife, and my daughter (she turned 2 in March) listen to every morning on the way to daycare


It finishes playing, my daughter says "Woooo! More Headmasta!" That was my selling point on getting the Takara version of Fortress Maximus to my wife this morning

And the opening scene was just as epic......btw, you one lucky man to get the missus to go along with Fortmax

fenrir72 wrote:

itscramtastic wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Kurona wrote:What part of the theme will he play? I can't imagine it'd be great if someone accidentally hit the button and suddenly the full minute-thirty played lol

If anything, it would the the intro and chorus, separated clips.

Tatakai.............Headomastaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Here's the three minute version me, my wife, and my daughter (she turned 2 in March) listen to every morning on the way to daycare

It finishes playing, my daughter says "Woooo! More Headmasta!" That was my selling point on getting the Takara version of Fortress Maximus to my wife this morning

And the opening scene was just as epic......btw, you one lucky man to get the missus to go along with Fortmax

The opening theme scene is great, baby girl is learning the names as she watches it!! And not the flashy seizure inducing opening variant

Mrs. Cramtastic hasn't fully agreed to it yet.. but baby Cramtastic has

Conversation with baby girl went like this:
Me: How cool is Fortress Maximus? Should I get him?
Baby girl: Yeah! It's cool! I want it! Its coming. Ok.
Me: so, yeah?
Baby girl: yeah! I want it! Thank you!
Me: You got it

My question is, where can i order it to FULLY pay for it, like "lock in the price". Anime-Export had it for $165 USD before shipping, i figured he'd be 2.5kg when I calculated shipping which roughly comes to $205 shipped via EMS. Which is like to pay. Now. And then he shows up in a few months

itscramtastic wrote:My question is, where can i order it to FULLY pay for it, like "lock in the price". Anime-Export had it for $165 USD before shipping, i figured he'd be 2.5kg when I calculated shipping which roughly comes to $205 shipped via EMS. Which is like to pay. Now. And then he shows up in a few months

You surprise me Cram with this trial to import from japan when buying from TFSource is only 20$ different. But I welcome you trying to branch out. The place that actually makes you pay everything up front (including shipping so no surprises) is Nippon Yassan: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/17 ... ximus.html

He's 143$ at this moment and with shipping he would probably end up less than 200$, so thats the best price out there and you pay all at once.

william-james88 wrote:You surprise me Cram with this trial to import from japan when buying from TFSource is only 20$ different. But I welcome you trying to branch out. The place that actually makes you pay everything up front (including shipping so no surprises) is Nippon Yassan: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/17 ... ximus.html

He's 143$ at this moment and with shipping he would probably end up less than 200$, so thats the best price out there and you pay all at once.

Japanese theme songs make you do crazy things WJ, that's how they get you sucked in!! I'm wondering what the conversion policy and stuff is on the credit card/PayPal. Why can't I just pay money and it happens?! I'm going to check it out, thanks WJ!!

itscramtastic wrote:

william-james88 wrote:You surprise me Cram with this trial to import from japan when buying from TFSource is only 20$ different. But I welcome you trying to branch out. The place that actually makes you pay everything up front (including shipping so no surprises) is Nippon Yassan: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/17 ... ximus.html

He's 143$ at this moment and with shipping he would probably end up less than 200$, so thats the best price out there and you pay all at once.

Japanese theme songs make you do crazy things WJ, that's how they get you sucked in!! I'm wondering what the conversion policy and stuff is on the credit card/PayPal. Why can't I just pay money and it happens?! I'm going to check it out, thanks WJ!!

Conversion is 2% on paypal. All options come out to about 200$ Nippon Yassan lets you just pay it all.

Also, I see what Takara is doing with their rewing, but by having the eyes and mouthplate so big, the red ends up looking like outlines around his eyes rather than the actual colour of his face. They really shouldnt try to apply show colours on toys that arent the actual show models: