Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items
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Site sponsor Robotkingdom has posted some additional shots of Takara Tomy's Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus. These images include the packaging, the commemorative coin, and promotional phone earplug jack plug. Check out the images mirrored below.
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Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474550)
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 27th, 2013 @ 9:31am CDT
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 27th, 2013 @ 9:31am CDT
I could not have anticipated the level of excitement I felt seeing those pics. Looking forward to him in the next few weeks.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474598)
Posted by KNM2012 on March 27th, 2013 @ 4:09pm CDT
You missed the point I was making. Customs does not inspect packages shipped by major companies. They only check out specific packages that are sent to people and stores that do not pass the first part - namely x-rays (if the info I was given is still up to date).
Meaning that unless you live in a country where they open up every package, regardless of the business, this is not an issue. Because the stores will be shipping them MISB and it is highly unlikely the double tape "ordeal" (which, as I stated, only applies to the early shipments) is just going to have them using the same tape and double tape it. And that is not an issue unless you plan to submit it to AFA.
Posted by KNM2012 on March 27th, 2013 @ 4:09pm CDT
Bowspearer wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:From a strict MISB collector, I see this as such.
Not necessarily, but alot depends on how thoughtful TakaraTomy are here.
If TakaraTomy are just using standard tape to retape the box then your point is spot on.
However I'm reminded of how customs approaches retaping packages, where the tape is printed with writing stating that the box has been opened and inspected by them. Brown goods companies have done the same with things like DVD players. If TakaraTomy have properly thought things through on this and if the run is large enough to justify it, then there's no reason why TakaraTomy couldn't use tape with writing on it to that effect - especially if other items, such as an Encore Overlord are released down the track (if the demand for Fort Max proves high enough, it's a definite possibility) where the same process will happen.
If they were to go down this road, then technically they have remained sealed from before leaving the manufacturer and therefore should be classed as MISB as it could be proven that the retaping had been done by the manufacturer themselves.
You missed the point I was making. Customs does not inspect packages shipped by major companies. They only check out specific packages that are sent to people and stores that do not pass the first part - namely x-rays (if the info I was given is still up to date).
Meaning that unless you live in a country where they open up every package, regardless of the business, this is not an issue. Because the stores will be shipping them MISB and it is highly unlikely the double tape "ordeal" (which, as I stated, only applies to the early shipments) is just going to have them using the same tape and double tape it. And that is not an issue unless you plan to submit it to AFA.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474600)
Posted by Rated X on March 27th, 2013 @ 4:19pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on March 27th, 2013 @ 4:19pm CDT
After seeing the classics Metroplex coming out later this year, this re-issue seems to be a little less awesome.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474602)
Posted by Burn on March 27th, 2013 @ 4:37pm CDT
In case someone decides to get abusive before a Moderator can deal with it.
Back on topic ... had to pay an extra $32 as due to his size, he has to come EMS to Australia.
Posted by Burn on March 27th, 2013 @ 4:37pm CDT
Rated X wrote:Edit: double post.
I think it's time to allow people to delete their own posts. Was there ever a logical reason as to why we cant ?
In case someone decides to get abusive before a Moderator can deal with it.
Back on topic ... had to pay an extra $32 as due to his size, he has to come EMS to Australia.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474607)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 27th, 2013 @ 5:54pm CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 27th, 2013 @ 5:54pm CDT
Does anyone else think it's strange that the headphone plug is marked Hasbro for a release that they won't / can't sell?
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474643)
Posted by MGrotusque on March 27th, 2013 @ 10:59pm CDT
Agreed. My interest is invested in Metroplex. FM is a monumental release mind you but i'm more stoked on Metro. That F@*!er is gonna be awesome! Least i hope so anyways.
Posted by MGrotusque on March 27th, 2013 @ 10:59pm CDT
Rated X wrote:After seeing the classics Metroplex coming out later this year, this re-issue seems to be a little less awesome.
Agreed. My interest is invested in Metroplex. FM is a monumental release mind you but i'm more stoked on Metro. That F@*!er is gonna be awesome! Least i hope so anyways.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474678)
Posted by prototype33 on March 28th, 2013 @ 4:45am CDT
Posted by prototype33 on March 28th, 2013 @ 4:45am CDT
Hey guys Im new to this site, on holiday for the easter break and decided to do a little transformers shopping around the shops today picked up the fortress maximus and a couple of other things. anyways question about the head. is it suppose to have he eye stickers already applied?
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474679)
Posted by prototype33 on March 28th, 2013 @ 4:47am CDT
Posted by prototype33 on March 28th, 2013 @ 4:47am CDT
These came free
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474681)
Posted by prototype33 on March 28th, 2013 @ 4:50am CDT
Posted by prototype33 on March 28th, 2013 @ 4:50am CDT
Unboxed
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474682)
Posted by prototype33 on March 28th, 2013 @ 4:54am CDT
Posted by prototype33 on March 28th, 2013 @ 4:54am CDT
Are the Eyes stickers uppose to be already applied?
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474721)
Posted by El Duque on March 28th, 2013 @ 9:55am CDT
Posted by El Duque on March 28th, 2013 @ 9:55am CDT
TFYUKI continues to tease fans with images of Takara Tomy's soon to be released Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus. Check out his latest tweets mirrored below.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474727)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on March 28th, 2013 @ 10:31am CDT
Fort Max will definitely look so awesome decorated with a mess of Legends and Cyberverse figs fighting for control of this mighty behemoth...'nuff said!! 
Posted by Nemesis Destron on March 28th, 2013 @ 10:31am CDT
Fort Max will definitely look so awesome decorated with a mess of Legends and Cyberverse figs fighting for control of this mighty behemoth...'nuff said!!
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474729)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2013 @ 10:33am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2013 @ 10:33am CDT
for the Encore release, they aren't stickers this time. The eyes are painted to look like the old eye stickers.prototype33 wrote:Are the Eyes stickers uppose to be already applied?
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474730)
Posted by El Duque on March 28th, 2013 @ 10:36am CDT
I think it also comes with the eye stickers, so you can apply them over the painted ones for a more vintage look.
Posted by El Duque on March 28th, 2013 @ 10:36am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:for the Encore release, they aren't stickers this time. The eyes are painted to look like the old eye stickers.prototype33 wrote:Are the Eyes stickers uppose to be already applied?
I think it also comes with the eye stickers, so you can apply them over the painted ones for a more vintage look.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474737)
Posted by Gearslide on March 28th, 2013 @ 10:49am CDT
Posted by Gearslide on March 28th, 2013 @ 10:49am CDT
Wait, what's that Black Fort Max repaint in the middle of the top picture?
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474742)
Posted by El Duque on March 28th, 2013 @ 11:03am CDT
Brave Maximus
Posted by El Duque on March 28th, 2013 @ 11:03am CDT
Gearslide wrote:Wait, what's that Black Fort Max repaint in the middle of the top picture?
Brave Maximus
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474747)
Posted by Gearslide on March 28th, 2013 @ 11:15am CDT
Oh right. I've never seen Brave in anything but Robot mode, so I was expecting him to be mostly blue.
Posted by Gearslide on March 28th, 2013 @ 11:15am CDT
El Duque wrote:Gearslide wrote:Wait, what's that Black Fort Max repaint in the middle of the top picture?
Brave Maximus
Oh right. I've never seen Brave in anything but Robot mode, so I was expecting him to be mostly blue.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474748)
Posted by gothsaurus on March 28th, 2013 @ 11:16am CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on March 28th, 2013 @ 11:16am CDT
I'd love a solid BLACK version... or a white Metroplex "Autobot City" style version with nice painted windows.
Oh yeah, or a Grand Max. (ha) Or all of the above.
Oh yeah, or a Grand Max. (ha) Or all of the above.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474749)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 28th, 2013 @ 11:17am CDT
aka RiD Fortress Maximus. By 2001, US Toy Safety Laws would not allow Fortress Maximus to be released here.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 28th, 2013 @ 11:17am CDT
El Duque wrote:Gearslide wrote:Wait, what's that Black Fort Max repaint in the middle of the top picture?
Brave Maximus
aka RiD Fortress Maximus. By 2001, US Toy Safety Laws would not allow Fortress Maximus to be released here.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474758)
Posted by Seibertron on March 28th, 2013 @ 12:41pm CDT
I haven't launched Brave Maximus' gallery yet because I haven't had a chance to do comparison shots of him with the other RID figures from that series. However, I do have his pics done so hopefully some time in the next few months I'll bust out the RID tub o' figures.
In the meantime, Brave made an appearance in Grand Maximus' gallery which you can view by clicking on the images below.
Posted by Seibertron on March 28th, 2013 @ 12:41pm CDT
Gearslide wrote:El Duque wrote:Gearslide wrote:Wait, what's that Black Fort Max repaint in the middle of the top picture?
Brave Maximus
Oh right. I've never seen Brave in anything but Robot mode, so I was expecting him to be mostly blue.
I haven't launched Brave Maximus' gallery yet because I haven't had a chance to do comparison shots of him with the other RID figures from that series. However, I do have his pics done so hopefully some time in the next few months I'll bust out the RID tub o' figures.
In the meantime, Brave made an appearance in Grand Maximus' gallery which you can view by clicking on the images below.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474759)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2013 @ 12:42pm CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2013 @ 12:42pm CDT
Isn't that black one the prototype they showed a few months ago?
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474762)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2013 @ 12:56pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2013 @ 12:56pm CDT
It's Brave Max. Black tower, black feet, dark blue legs, yellow windows.Desslok2201 wrote:Isn't that black one the prototype they showed a few months ago?
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474771)
Posted by gothsaurus on March 28th, 2013 @ 1:30pm CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on March 28th, 2013 @ 1:30pm CDT
I'm guessing the lighting makes it look black in this pic? (no black on MY Brave Max.)
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474777)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2013 @ 2:06pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2013 @ 2:06pm CDT
Aren't the feet, head, Plasma, and side door on the right leg black?gothsaurus wrote:I'm guessing the lighting makes it look black in this pic? (no black on MY Brave Max.)
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474779)
Posted by datguy86 on March 28th, 2013 @ 2:09pm CDT
Posted by datguy86 on March 28th, 2013 @ 2:09pm CDT
Argh. Had to cancel mine due to unemployment. Can you all do me a solid and love yours like you're five years old and it's the best toy on Christmas Day? That'd be awesome.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474800)
Posted by KNM2012 on March 28th, 2013 @ 4:33pm CDT
I'll do something better - After I have it graded and displayed, I'll do that once in a while. I'll even ponder how my inner child would have displayed it and more.
Posted by KNM2012 on March 28th, 2013 @ 4:33pm CDT
datguy86 wrote:Argh. Had to cancel mine due to unemployment. Can you all do me a solid and love yours like you're five years old and it's the best toy on Christmas Day? That'd be awesome.
I'll do something better - After I have it graded and displayed, I'll do that once in a while. I'll even ponder how my inner child would have displayed it and more.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474816)
Posted by Grahf_ on March 28th, 2013 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by Grahf_ on March 28th, 2013 @ 6:17pm CDT
Shame I don't have the money or room for him. I already have an Autobot city set up in my room comprised of Metroplex, Countdown, Greasepit, Ironworks and NINE Optimus Prime trailers. G1, powermaster, Machine Wars, RID, three different Armada trailers with Overlord in place of one tower, Energon and Cybertron. I also have two Hot Spots and Silverbolts connected to Metroplex with Scattorshot in cannon mode hanging out with them.
The city is populated by a few minibots, a handful of cyberverse, a bunch of micromasters, a lot of spychangers and a TON of minicons. I actually ran out of room before I ran out of minicons but when I set up the dismal Decpticon city I can use them. I only have Trypticon, Scorpinok and RID Scourge's trailer for the con city but I have a bunch of Onslaughts and Mega Octanes.
If only I had the money for Fort Max.
The city is populated by a few minibots, a handful of cyberverse, a bunch of micromasters, a lot of spychangers and a TON of minicons. I actually ran out of room before I ran out of minicons but when I set up the dismal Decpticon city I can use them. I only have Trypticon, Scorpinok and RID Scourge's trailer for the con city but I have a bunch of Onslaughts and Mega Octanes.
If only I had the money for Fort Max.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474827)
Posted by Sodan-1 on March 28th, 2013 @ 6:58pm CDT
Apologies for being slightly off topic, but I'd love to see a photo if you've got one, please?
Posted by Sodan-1 on March 28th, 2013 @ 6:58pm CDT
Alpha Weltall wrote:Shame I don't have the money or room for him. I already have an Autobot city set up in my room comprised of Metroplex, Countdown, Greasepit, Ironworks and NINE Optimus Prime trailers. G1, powermaster, Machine Wars, RID, three different Armada trailers with Overlord in place of one tower, Energon and Cybertron. I also have two Hot Spots and Silverbolts connected to Metroplex with Scattorshot in cannon mode hanging out with them.
The city is populated by a few minibots, a handful of cyberverse, a bunch of micromasters, a lot of spychangers and a TON of minicons. I actually ran out of room before I ran out of minicons but when I set up the dismal Decpticon city I can use them. I only have Trypticon, Scorpinok and RID Scourge's trailer for the con city but I have a bunch of Onslaughts and Mega Octanes.
If only I had the money for Fort Max.
Apologies for being slightly off topic, but I'd love to see a photo if you've got one, please?
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474837)
Posted by Heckfire on March 28th, 2013 @ 7:21pm CDT
Posted by Heckfire on March 28th, 2013 @ 7:21pm CDT
*paws feebly at his monitor, whimpering* WAAAAAANNNNNNNT...
OK, if I get this I.T. job I just interviewed for, I am SO treating myself to this bad boy.
OK, if I get this I.T. job I just interviewed for, I am SO treating myself to this bad boy.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474840)
Posted by Grahf_ on March 28th, 2013 @ 7:38pm CDT
"One"? lol. I have a lot of pictures of it but they didn't come out too well as the best camera in the house is my 3DS' and there's just so much going on in the city that the pictures didn't come out very well. I plan on retaking the pictures though as I face palmed myself after forgetting to put the G1 trailer in using it's "repair bay" mode.
Then I need to turn around and retake pictures of my version of a "classics" display as I had a few out for the original pics and I have since gotten a few more to put into it and dug out more from my collection to cram in as well. But again, the pics won't come out well due to bad lighting and too many figures clumped together. But I will do this soon.
Posted by Grahf_ on March 28th, 2013 @ 7:38pm CDT
Sodan-1 wrote:Alpha Weltall wrote:Shame I don't have the money or room for him. I already have an Autobot city set up in my room comprised of Metroplex, Countdown, Greasepit, Ironworks and NINE Optimus Prime trailers. G1, powermaster, Machine Wars, RID, three different Armada trailers with Overlord in place of one tower, Energon and Cybertron. I also have two Hot Spots and Silverbolts connected to Metroplex with Scattorshot in cannon mode hanging out with them.
The city is populated by a few minibots, a handful of cyberverse, a bunch of micromasters, a lot of spychangers and a TON of minicons. I actually ran out of room before I ran out of minicons but when I set up the dismal Decpticon city I can use them. I only have Trypticon, Scorpinok and RID Scourge's trailer for the con city but I have a bunch of Onslaughts and Mega Octanes.
If only I had the money for Fort Max.
Apologies for being slightly off topic, but I'd love to see a photo if you've got one, please?
"One"? lol. I have a lot of pictures of it but they didn't come out too well as the best camera in the house is my 3DS' and there's just so much going on in the city that the pictures didn't come out very well. I plan on retaking the pictures though as I face palmed myself after forgetting to put the G1 trailer in using it's "repair bay" mode.
Then I need to turn around and retake pictures of my version of a "classics" display as I had a few out for the original pics and I have since gotten a few more to put into it and dug out more from my collection to cram in as well. But again, the pics won't come out well due to bad lighting and too many figures clumped together. But I will do this soon.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474849)
Posted by necr0blivion on March 28th, 2013 @ 8:51pm CDT
It's like the 'burbs of Cybertron in that picture. I'm absolutely thrilled I'll have one of these in the next month.
Posted by necr0blivion on March 28th, 2013 @ 8:51pm CDT
El Duque wrote:TFYUKI continues to tease fans with images of Takara Tomy's soon to be released Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus. Check out his latest tweets mirrored below.
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It's like the 'burbs of Cybertron in that picture. I'm absolutely thrilled I'll have one of these in the next month.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474886)
Posted by noctorro on March 29th, 2013 @ 2:52am CDT
Posted by noctorro on March 29th, 2013 @ 2:52am CDT
Aaaaw, I have a lot of minicons/cyberverse.
Mine will arrive tuesday or wednesday. CAN'T WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Mine will arrive tuesday or wednesday. CAN'T WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474922)
Posted by El Duque on March 29th, 2013 @ 10:28am CDT
Posted by El Duque on March 29th, 2013 @ 10:28am CDT
Japanese toy blogger Alfes 2010 has received Takara Tomy's Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus, and post images of the figure straight out of the box prior to applying stickers. Special guest appearance by Kabaya Fortress Maximus!
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474924)
Posted by TreyTable on March 29th, 2013 @ 10:59am CDT
Posted by TreyTable on March 29th, 2013 @ 10:59am CDT
Fort Max looks strange without its stickers. That's all I have to say.
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Posted by Bounti76 on March 29th, 2013 @ 1:45pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on March 29th, 2013 @ 1:45pm CDT
Even without his stickers, I'm getting as giddy as the 10-year old boy who wanted this almost three decades ago. 
I will probably have to change my shorts several times when he arrives at my house. He may cost three times as much as he did back then, but after waiting this long, I'm cracking that box open the second it gets here. I deserve it after a wait like this!!
P.S. After looking through the pictures again...holy s**t......he's HUGE...that sword alone is big enough to fit into a HUMAN hand???
I will probably have to change my shorts several times when he arrives at my house. He may cost three times as much as he did back then, but after waiting this long, I'm cracking that box open the second it gets here. I deserve it after a wait like this!!P.S. After looking through the pictures again...holy s**t......he's HUGE...that sword alone is big enough to fit into a HUMAN hand???
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1474952)
Posted by GuyIncognito on March 29th, 2013 @ 2:22pm CDT
Posted by GuyIncognito on March 29th, 2013 @ 2:22pm CDT
So he comes with a miniature version of himself?
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 29th, 2013 @ 2:27pm CDT
No, that's the Kabaya one. Japanese bloggers like to get a bit silly or mischievous with their omake
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 29th, 2013 @ 2:27pm CDT
GuyIncognito wrote:So he comes with a miniature version of himself?
No, that's the Kabaya one. Japanese bloggers like to get a bit silly or mischievous with their omake
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Posted by Sodan-1 on March 29th, 2013 @ 9:17pm CDT
Posted by Sodan-1 on March 29th, 2013 @ 9:17pm CDT
OK, random question time. I had the Headmasters mini-series on VHS (probably my most played video) and the box cover featured the same artwork shown on the back of this box. I always wondered then, and am only just now reminded, who is the two-headed dragon in Dinobot colours facing off against Mindwipe?
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Posted by Sabrblade on March 29th, 2013 @ 9:48pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 29th, 2013 @ 9:48pm CDT
Doublecross.Sodan-1 wrote:OK, random question time. I had the Headmasters mini-series on VHS (probably my most played video) and the box cover featured the same artwork shown on the back of this box. I always wondered then, and am only just now reminded, who is the two-headed dragon in Dinobot colours facing off against Mindwipe?
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Posted by Sodan-1 on March 29th, 2013 @ 10:13pm CDT
Cheers.
That's that conundrum put to rest. On to the next.
Posted by Sodan-1 on March 29th, 2013 @ 10:13pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Doublecross.Sodan-1 wrote:OK, random question time. I had the Headmasters mini-series on VHS (probably my most played video) and the box cover featured the same artwork shown on the back of this box. I always wondered then, and am only just now reminded, who is the two-headed dragon in Dinobot colours facing off against Mindwipe?
Cheers.
That's that conundrum put to rest. On to the next.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1475029)
Posted by triKlops on March 29th, 2013 @ 10:54pm CDT
Posted by triKlops on March 29th, 2013 @ 10:54pm CDT
Making me look forward even more to getting mine; even happier that I chose to bite on this early before I saw the Botcon set.
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Posted by Evil Eye on March 30th, 2013 @ 2:39pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on March 30th, 2013 @ 2:39pm CDT
I don't see why they needed to use stickers rather than paint apps for his eyes. Stickers are absolutely horrible. Even water slide transfers would have been preferable...Why, Takara, WHY?!?!?!
In fact, I'd rather they did away with the sticker sheet altogether and just slathered him in paint apps.
Not that I'm buying him, mind you, as he costs a fortune and I don't buy G1 toys on account of them all being terrible.
In fact, I'd rather they did away with the sticker sheet altogether and just slathered him in paint apps.
Not that I'm buying him, mind you, as he costs a fortune and I don't buy G1 toys on account of them all being terrible.
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Posted by pinpointbarrier on March 30th, 2013 @ 3:21pm CDT
Posted by pinpointbarrier on March 30th, 2013 @ 3:21pm CDT
just wanted to ask if there has been any rumors that the kabaya version of fort max was actually made to "gauge" the collectors' feelings of having an encore fort max prior to its' production start?
there has been some collectors saying it was so. but there was no definite proof that it was. there were collectors with wild imaginations trying to tie-in unrelated toy releases. they were fantasizing so much as to boldly claim that the kabaya version itself was the mini-prototype of the then-to-be-announced encore version and the reissue would also have fort max split into 3 different smaller bases like the kabaya one.
can someone clear it up? thanks
seeing the finished encore fort max, i could not wait to laugh at their faces, but then it would be rubbing too much salt on an open wound.
there has been some collectors saying it was so. but there was no definite proof that it was. there were collectors with wild imaginations trying to tie-in unrelated toy releases. they were fantasizing so much as to boldly claim that the kabaya version itself was the mini-prototype of the then-to-be-announced encore version and the reissue would also have fort max split into 3 different smaller bases like the kabaya one.
can someone clear it up? thanks
seeing the finished encore fort max, i could not wait to laugh at their faces, but then it would be rubbing too much salt on an open wound.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1475268)
Posted by Professor Smooth on March 31st, 2013 @ 5:01am CDT
Posted by Professor Smooth on March 31st, 2013 @ 5:01am CDT
Arrived in the mail from Amazon this afternoon. It arrived in great shape, but check out how they "padded" the box. 
That's not a joke.
That's not a joke.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1475275)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 31st, 2013 @ 6:28am CDT
Yeah, I'd say that's typical Amazon.com fashion
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 31st, 2013 @ 6:28am CDT
Professor Smooth wrote:Arrived in the mail from Amazon this afternoon. It arrived in great shape, but check out how they "padded" the box.
That's not a joke.
Yeah, I'd say that's typical Amazon.com fashion
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1475965)
Posted by Burn on April 3rd, 2013 @ 3:38am CDT
Posted by Burn on April 3rd, 2013 @ 3:38am CDT
He has arrived ...
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1476181)
Posted by Johndoe4880 on April 3rd, 2013 @ 8:36pm CDT
Posted by Johndoe4880 on April 3rd, 2013 @ 8:36pm CDT
alot of people have been Stating these problems with the new Fortress Maximus reissue
So the current list of known issues with the Fortress Maximus reissue includes:
0. Red guns on left hand are improperly installed so that they face backwards (fixable: unscrew the hand assembly, flip the gun and reassemble).
1. Cerebros has very tight leg joints (fixable: loosen the screw and/or shave off some plastic).
2. Cog has 2 left arms.
3. The holes to plug in Gasket's guns are susceptible to stress marks.
4. Fort Max's left hand doesn't have the extra circular holder in the fist to hold his weapons.
5. Bottom of Spike's feet has mould flash, making him unstable (fixable: shave off the excess flash).
6. Fort Max has a defective left hip ratchet.
7. Cannon on left leg is loose and is prone to popping out easily.
8. Spike is missing his arms.
9. Missing one or more weapons.
10. Smudged blue paint on the central die-cast panel.
11. Loose knee joints on Spike.
So the current list of known issues with the Fortress Maximus reissue includes:
0. Red guns on left hand are improperly installed so that they face backwards (fixable: unscrew the hand assembly, flip the gun and reassemble).
1. Cerebros has very tight leg joints (fixable: loosen the screw and/or shave off some plastic).
2. Cog has 2 left arms.
3. The holes to plug in Gasket's guns are susceptible to stress marks.
4. Fort Max's left hand doesn't have the extra circular holder in the fist to hold his weapons.
5. Bottom of Spike's feet has mould flash, making him unstable (fixable: shave off the excess flash).
6. Fort Max has a defective left hip ratchet.
7. Cannon on left leg is loose and is prone to popping out easily.
8. Spike is missing his arms.
9. Missing one or more weapons.
10. Smudged blue paint on the central die-cast panel.
11. Loose knee joints on Spike.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1476188)
Posted by Johndoe4880 on April 3rd, 2013 @ 9:13pm CDT
Posted by Johndoe4880 on April 3rd, 2013 @ 9:13pm CDT
also 11. Loose knee joints on Spike.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1476192)
Posted by Johndoe4880 on April 3rd, 2013 @ 9:33pm CDT
was told that there not stickers that there panted on not sure if thats true or not.
Posted by Johndoe4880 on April 3rd, 2013 @ 9:33pm CDT
prototype33 wrote:Are the Eyes stickers uppose to be already applied?
was told that there not stickers that there panted on not sure if thats true or not.
Re: Additional Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Encore #23 Fortress Maximus Packaging and Promotional Items (1476202)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2013 @ 10:47pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2013 @ 10:47pm CDT
His eyes are painted, but he also comes with his original eye stickers on the decal sheet.Johndoe4880 wrote:prototype33 wrote:Are the Eyes stickers uppose to be already applied?
was told that there not stickers that there panted on not sure if thats true or not.
