primenova
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Post by primenova on Nov 13, 2015 19:28:26 GMT
The circle on the arms match
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 13, 2015 19:42:35 GMT
Yup, the lower arms, lower leg backs and the feet are the same. Lots of the rest are new.
No gun,does he have one?
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Post by Toph on Nov 13, 2015 22:08:41 GMT
There are too many differences in these two to make sense. And I mean fundamental important differences, such as the hips and entire shape of the full torso have compketely different proportions (even accounting the squashed mature of the max image). There are SO many differences, that it seems contrary to remold. The pieces you mention are amongst the many new ones changed to look like Max. The arms and the feet still look the same. Also to date, hasbro has never really changed a transformation alt mode scheme on this level. This kind of "alternate alt mode" is much more fanwank territory, like the CW Ultra Magnus "base mode." Generations Sandstorm. CW Air Raid. CW First Aid. CW Swindle. What's shown in that picture is achievable with Metroplex. Won't look so good but you can do it. And from what's shown you can see how to get to his battle station/ship mode easy enough. All of those examples are pretty superficial changes, and do not fundamentally alter the way the toy transforms. This is more like that fanwanked base mode from CW Magnus. Or that "scorpion" mode from Hotspot. The only time hasbro or takara has come close to this level of rekajiggering was adding the four new alt modes to Devil Gigatron from normal Gigatron. |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 13, 2015 22:30:44 GMT
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Post by Benn on Nov 13, 2015 22:40:13 GMT
Well, that's better... but not more better enough. I can't see myself wanting it yet.
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 13, 2015 22:59:54 GMT
I'm... interested....
Maybe it's due to Pinwig's Headmasters cartoon DVD he sent me... there's something about a giant flying Fort Max...
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Post by Llama God on Nov 14, 2015 0:02:12 GMT
Well, that's better... but not more better enough. I can't see myself wanting it yet. Then clearly you're dead inside. Or never read the original Headmasters mini-series at the time of printing. It's beautiful! And more-so at the correct ratio! (Disclaimer: You are, of course, under no obligation to worship Fortress Maximus. But you should. ;-) ) |
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Post by Benn on Nov 14, 2015 0:16:35 GMT
I... I prefer the IDW iteration. That's the toy I want. If this huge Fort Max had the tank treads I would look more kindly on him.
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Post by Llama God on Nov 14, 2015 0:31:30 GMT
Yeah. Fair point. I was excited by the tank treads also.
On the other hand, I already have Perfect Effect Guardian, which has more than enough tank treads.
Also, I have Brave Max. And Kabaya Max. And Max Jr. So... what do I *actually* want from a Fortress Maximus..?
Er...
I want another cider. Yes. That'll help.
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Post by Pinwig on Nov 14, 2015 0:40:17 GMT
It's actually making me want to get the encore G1 version instead. I'm not sure I can draw any conclusions from that image, but it does remind me I've never had the original.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 19, 2015 13:11:40 GMT
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Post by Bogatan on Nov 19, 2015 14:05:47 GMT
Apparently wasnt supposed to be seen till Sunday. Some ones been naughty.
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Post by Llama God on Nov 19, 2015 14:17:37 GMT
Well, it's only a drawing. Not representative of what the toy may actually look like. (Machine Wars Prime - I'm looking at you!)
But, er, what's happening on Sunday?
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Post by Bogatan on Nov 19, 2015 14:48:05 GMT
I dont know really.
A friend of a friend type thing, apparently theres been some kind of preview and the news was embargoed till Sunday.
Or not. But probably, maybe.
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Dezzeh
Thunderjet
Wait, what?
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Post by Dezzeh on Nov 19, 2015 14:59:25 GMT
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Post by Bogatan on Nov 19, 2015 15:45:02 GMT
I think so.
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Post by Llama God on Nov 19, 2015 15:49:24 GMT
I had not heard of that. I hope this provides some answers to some questions I thought we'd have to wait 'til February for...
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 21, 2015 11:06:47 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 13, 2016 21:56:52 GMT
Fort Max art getting teased in bits now  |
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Stomski
Fusilateral Quintro Combiner
YOU INTERRUPTED MY SPEECH!! But don't worry. It won't happen again.
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Post by Stomski on Jan 13, 2016 22:01:03 GMT
So he comes with his sword?
That'll be quite adored.
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Jan 13, 2016 22:07:27 GMT
God, I was planning on getting married this year as well. I might need to work a bit harder to pay for it all.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 13, 2016 22:28:07 GMT
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Post by Llama God on Jan 14, 2016 0:51:30 GMT
The Master Sword!
Long and metallic.
But isn't its placement
A little phallic..?
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Post by Benn on Jan 14, 2016 13:37:11 GMT
At least we know which way he dresses.
And the news might give some 3rd parties stresses.
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dyrl
Empty
Transforming robots are no match for combat waitresses from the future!
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Post by dyrl on Jan 14, 2016 14:11:06 GMT
Titan class is just too tall
For me to fit into my stall
I prefer my PE Warden more
He interacts with voyagers galore
He is comics accurate too
From Marvel to IDW, he'll do.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 14, 2016 14:18:50 GMT
Nope, needs to be big enough for Leader Blaster and Optimus to stand on in Base mode  Titan is just perfect size. |
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Post by Benn on Jan 14, 2016 14:21:58 GMT
Ah, but is Warden big enough for Action Masters though?
Both Blaster and Oppy in this scale! Ho ho!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 1, 2016 9:31:02 GMT
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Post by Llama God on Feb 1, 2016 14:20:32 GMT
Two weeks... TWO WEEKS!
We'd better see more of this in two weeks' time, anyway.
As for the lack of IDW treads... disappointing. But I guess that means I won't be throwing out Perfect Effect Guardian any time soon.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 1, 2016 22:06:44 GMT
Glad to hear of no treads. I look forward to the reveal whenever it happens.
-Ralph
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