I think it's kind of nice that this is *just* Fortress, all by himself as a standalone toy, in case you just wanted that and not an $800 monstrosity that takes up half your living room. Some folks would say "Why bother?" but for me that's a selling point .
More Transformers should just turn into inanimate rectangular prisms. Soundwave and Blaster have been getting by on that for decades, and if it's good enough for them then by God it's good enough for Fortress.
I do like an idea of a Transformer who just turns into a huge screaming head, and he floats about the Grand Canyon traumatizing children and adults alike
From what I heard back when Fans Toys announced their Fort Max, is that the body was going to be sold in two parts with how big it's going to end up being. Torso and arms in one part and the waist and legs in another part.
All I can manage hypothesis-wise is that your Mystery Stick comes from a Playmates Ninja Turtle, and this is all a psy-op to prime us for a monthlong marathon of TMNT reviews to coincide with the new movie 👀
I had the Original Fortress Maximus. I saw this and was confused, "Why are they just making the head?" So I guess one day, for the price of a month's salary, get a whole Fortress Maximus? Time will tell. Great review!
Ive always loved Fortress Maximus... and I really love the design of the Head especially. So this was a must have for me even if they never make the rest of him.
Now I certainly wouldn’t want a toy that just transforms into a head, but I love the bulkiness of this guy. Besides, you had me at die-cast. Can you imagine a whole G1 line with more metal than plastic? Not that I could afford it…
I've just moved so had to pack my collection, was so much of a struggle that I don"t even consider buying a very large transformer ever again 😁but that Fortress Maximus would be so damn impressive in city mode with lads around him
Yea first half of Masterforce is good, I rewatched it I still love it, the free destruction of decepticons, the gimmicky protagonists and antagonists, it's all fun
Those MakeToys MP-Headmasters make great companions to FT "Fortress" here, and I think they ain't hard or pricy to come by... Great intro on this one, and I'm always caught off guard by your excellent use of "Boing" sound effects. I'm afraid I'll have to fist-fight anyone who besmirches my beloved Victory series, though. Masterforce is twice as boring and ten times as silly!!! There, I said it. And to anyone who disagrees, let me quote the Great Gavin Spence and say, "Shut Up!!! Ok? Cheerio!"
Some might say that a TF figure turning into a head might be dumb, I say it's exactly what I would have wanted as a kid (and now as an adult), nk matter if I would ever get to have the body
Conplaining that this guy turns in to a head....it's like conplaning Prime is a truck, in short nonsencicall. They did (imo) a good version of Grand/Cerribro, and what is presented is quite good on it's own. But, if the photos of the rest of him are to be taken at face value, them oh boy....this is gonns be Grand indeed.
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I think it's kind of nice that this is *just* Fortress, all by himself as a standalone toy, in case you just wanted that and not an $800 monstrosity that takes up half your living room. Some folks would say "Why bother?" but for me that's a selling point .
Well said sir. Many are glad to get an Optimus Prime without a trailer so I can see the sense in this.
You think it's going to be only 800 bucks? Oh my poor, sweet child.
@@kek23k It could cost 5 bucks and I still wouldn't want it! XD
More Transformers should just turn into inanimate rectangular prisms. Soundwave and Blaster have been getting by on that for decades, and if it's good enough for them then by God it's good enough for Fortress.
May I introduce you to 52 Toys' Beast Box series?
Also Dr. Wu Energy Dragon?
wouldn't it be creepy, just to have a buncha disembodied heads... just lyin' around?
Would you accept inanimate icosahedrons? Cause those dicelings are quite neat
@@AlexReynard I've got one that's a little purple Stegosaurus and they're great, big fan.
@@solianara2306 Can't remember the name of that one. My personal favorites are Firmhand the wolf and White Noise the owl. Great, fun transformations.
"He transforms into a huge head."
Megatron Megabolt:
Finally! A Worthy Opponent! Our Battle Will Be Legendary!
I do like an idea of a Transformer who just turns into a huge screaming head, and he floats about the Grand Canyon traumatizing children and adults alike
And now you've reminded me of the movie "Zardoz," curse you.
beast machines Megatron?
From what I heard back when Fans Toys announced their Fort Max, is that the body was going to be sold in two parts with how big it's going to end up being. Torso and arms in one part and the waist and legs in another part.
He does just turn into a huge head, but the process to get there seems super satisfying and-- OKAY I'LL SHUT UP??? SORRY!?
The Super-God Masterpiece collection I bought dirtcheap from HMV in 2009 or so is what introduced me to your dad, Chris McFeely
All I can manage hypothesis-wise is that your Mystery Stick comes from a Playmates Ninja Turtle, and this is all a psy-op to prime us for a monthlong marathon of TMNT reviews to coincide with the new movie 👀
Such an underrated gem of a channel. Seriously.
I had the Original Fortress Maximus. I saw this and was confused, "Why are they just making the head?" So I guess one day, for the price of a month's salary, get a whole Fortress Maximus? Time will tell.
Great review!
Ive always loved Fortress Maximus... and I really love the design of the Head especially. So this was a must have for me even if they never make the rest of him.
Now I certainly wouldn’t want a toy that just transforms into a head, but I love the bulkiness of this guy. Besides, you had me at die-cast. Can you imagine a whole G1 line with more metal than plastic? Not that I could afford it…
I can't wait to pair him up with Stranglehold to recreate scenes from Zardoz. "The Penis is bad!".
Amazing timing. A review of my no1 want, on the TFN Wishlist
Sometimes all you need is just a good head to feel yourself better.
That Fans Toys Fort Max in full looks remarkably impressive
I've just moved so had to pack my collection, was so much of a struggle that I don"t even consider buying a very large transformer ever again 😁but that Fortress Maximus would be so damn impressive in city mode with lads around him
Yea first half of Masterforce is good, I rewatched it I still love it, the free destruction of decepticons, the gimmicky protagonists and antagonists, it's all fun
Those MakeToys MP-Headmasters make great companions to FT "Fortress" here, and I think they ain't hard or pricy to come by... Great intro on this one, and I'm always caught off guard by your excellent use of "Boing" sound effects.
I'm afraid I'll have to fist-fight anyone who besmirches my beloved Victory series, though. Masterforce is twice as boring and ten times as silly!!! There, I said it.
And to anyone who disagrees, let me quote the Great Gavin Spence and say, "Shut Up!!! Ok? Cheerio!"
Yeahhhh more trdq!
FOUR FEET! That’s not a toy anymore. That’s your son.
Aww, look at the head boy :D
Stop having Brave Maximus when I don't.
Arrgh aargh aargh aargh. Covet covet covet covet.
I love these third party toys with absolute chad names.
cool stuff
Very cool! I wonder how much the complete 4' Maximus-alike is going to cost? Still probably cheaper than the Robosen Prime.
Oh, yeah -- I went there.
That would be a very big Fortress Maximus toy if they made the body.
Telling Transformers fans to use their imagination? That's like telling a... person... to... um... do a thing... that they can't do.
I have the Encore fortress Maximus; I think that’s a big enough bot for me! Sorry Hannibal!
If that's the head he's gonna be huuuuge
Some might say that a TF figure turning into a head might be dumb, I say it's exactly what I would have wanted as a kid (and now as an adult), nk matter if I would ever get to have the body
0:37 at first i thought that was a trail of slime behind repugnus and not his shadow
It is
Conplaining that this guy turns in to a head....it's like conplaning Prime is a truck, in short nonsencicall.
They did (imo) a good version of Grand/Cerribro, and what is presented is quite good on it's own.
But, if the photos of the rest of him are to be taken at face value, them oh boy....this is gonns be Grand indeed.
Why oh why are the MF and Victory DVDs missing the StarDubs :(
Hello Gavin
Hello Lex
so head?
Headmasters? Must... Resist... Dirty... Joke.
They included an extra face with an open mouth but not a faceplate to recreate Cerebros from the US cartoon? Boo.
Shut up so far I can't shut up anymore...
Thanks as always Gavin!!!!