Has Cerebros been KO's

[jaydisc]

I'm looking to get a Cerebros, but I don't want a KO. I've googled around for a guide as to whether one exists and how to identify it, but haven't come across such a guide. Does anyone have any insight?

[optimus1]

I'm looking to get a Cerebros, but I don't want a KO. I've googled around for a guide as to whether one exists and how to identify it, but haven't come across such a guide. Does anyone have any insight?

I'm pretty sure it has with the 10 pack KO Headmaster set - the one with the exclusive JP Headmasters (eg. Shuffler, Kirk, etc).
They do not have a Takara/Hasbro stamp on them.

[jaydisc]

Thank you, but that's Spike. I'm only interested in Cerebros.

[Sky Shadow]

Yes, there are plenty of Cerebros knockoffs out there. (Other than the weird-coloured ones) often the stickers are a clear giveaway, but someone could put repro stickers on one and it would look similar to the original.

[optimus1]

Thank you, but that's Spike. I'm only interested in Cerebros.

Whoops :o

[Sky Shadow]

Yes, there are plenty of Cerebros knockoffs out there. (Other than the weird-coloured ones) often the stickers are a clear giveaway, but someone could put repro stickers on one and it would look similar to the original.

That said, 99% of Cerebros knockoffs are the wrong scale or clearly knockoffs, so generally you should be safe - there aren't many that could be confused for the real thing.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yep, I've seen some KO Fort Maxes while I've been in China. Grossly out of scale (like the size of a Deluxe!) -- so it's impossible to confuse them for the real deal. ;) Didn't know there were 1:1 scale KOs though... that sucks. :(

[iceburn]

sadly said i did have Cerebros and Spike KO without realising after buying it off a shop but well, its fun to have; jay remember me telling you about it

[jaydisc]

Thank everyone. No Icey, I don't recall. Do you have an original yet? Can you compare?

[iceburn]

Thank everyone. No Icey, I don't recall. Do you have an original yet? Can you compare?

no original as yet but here's a couple of pics i took before my move.
saw him but i must have packed him away since i wont be displaying him without a fort max body

color is totally different isnt it

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208332_10150163575592399_605602398_7053446_5168412 _n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/206454_10150163575727399_605602398_7053448_456963_ n.jpg

[jaydisc]

The green Spike definitely looks KO, unless it's the Grand Maximus Spike?

As to the Cerebros, what makes you think it's a KO? The color looks normal to me.

[jaydisc]

P.S. Here's the one (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433113&customid=&icep_item=160572747843&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) I'm considering.

[1AZRAEL1]

As to the Cerebros, what makes you think it's a KO? The color looks normal to me.

I concur.

I'll take some pics of mine tonight.

[GoktimusPrime]

The colours look too bright to me, but it could just be the photography/lighting. That chest sticker's definitely wrong though (could be misapplied from another toy -- I noticed that one of the leg stickers is upside down). If you're keen to avoid getting a KO, maybe get a Cerebros that's somewhat yellowed/faded and give it a chemical bath to restore it?

A yellowed Cerebros might be cheaper and should mean that it's legit - you just need to do some restoration work to reverse the yellowing. Unless you're lazy like me and just leave it yellowed. :p

P.S.: TFU.info reference pic (http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/FortressMaximus/cerebrosrobotmode.jpg)

[iceburn]

The green Spike definitely looks KO, unless it's the Grand Maximus Spike?

As to the Cerebros, what makes you think it's a KO? The color looks normal to me.

I don't have any of the Maximus to compare...
Plastic DOES feel cheap like a KO and yes, probably lighting that makes it looks real.

[iceburn]

Can someone who has all 3 Maximus take some photos too.
Are there any reissues or repaints?

[1AZRAEL1]

Are there any reissues or repaints?

There are just the 3 that have been official.

[liegeprime]

bidding for the item si finished, did you win it Jay?

[jaydisc]

Nah, wasn't prepared to bite until I'm certain. Due to its ending price and high quality photos, I suspect it was legit.

[iceburn]

Nah, wasn't prepared to bite until I'm certain. Due to its ending price and high quality photos, I suspect it was legit.

i bought mine for less than A$20 if i recall correctly

[jaydisc]

Ha ha. OK. Maybe you just got lucky? :D

[iceburn]

Ha ha. OK. Maybe you just got lucky? :D

omg.. just had a picture comparison with your ebay link and my Cerebros looks the same... but i still can't confirm if it's real or not

[Sky Shadow]

Iceburn - your not-Cerebros's legs are misassembled - his right leg should be his left and vice versa.

[iceburn]

Iceburn - your not-Cerebros's legs are misassembled - his right leg should be his left and vice versa.

ya that i know.. was in a hurry to pack it away :P

[canofwhoopass_87]

I'm with Sky on this one. I've only ever seen a handful of Cerebros KO's on ebay and they're either obvious crappy versions or semi accurate with dodgy stickers.

I don't see much of a problem with buying Cerebros on ebay (compared to Spike), but alternatively Jay, can I suggest http://www.fortmax.com/index.cgi

Not sure if you've purchased from there, but this store used to have a massive vintage G1 inventory. They only stock Fort Max stuff now I believe. My orders from fortmax.com have ranged between $10-$250 and I've never had a problem. I'm confident they don't stock any KO's - in fact most of those Fortress Maximus accessories in their inventory have been around for years