Hmm, not an inspiring picture that one. I bet Max is taller if you raised his arm over his head too...
They need to change the wording from Largest to tallest methinks.
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Hmm, not an inspiring picture that one. I bet Max is taller if you raised his arm over his head too...
They need to change the wording from Largest to tallest methinks.
definitely the title of largest goes to fort max...... metroplex should be tallest...
marketing gimmick... bigger better....
Well, tallest just doesn't have the same zing as BIGGEST!!!
+1. I'd be 'taller' than griffin if I did a bunny ear with my hand behind his head. :p :rolleyes: I'd like to see a normal standing comparison to show the difference in head height.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy
And as everyone has already noticed, tallest =/= largest.
At 229cm, Yao Ming may be taller than Dwayne Johnson (196cm) -- but Dwayne Johnson is physically the larger man. ;) The thing about Fortress Maximus that makes him impressive isn't just his height, it's the sheer bulk of the toy to match! If people were only impressed by height alone, then Supreme Cheetor wouldn't have shelfwarmed as awfully as it did. :p
Fortress Maximus -- he's tall and he's tank! :D
Tallest, biggest who gives a rats. As long as Metroplex delivers the goods ill be very happy.
Metroplex may not be the biggest but he is definately better looking than that blockhead Fort Max. Oh, and less stickers too!:)
Bingo!Quote:
Originally Posted by sideswipes brother
But clearly if it's good doesn't matter, all that matters in imaginary pissing contest with a different toy.:PQuote:
Originally Posted by sideswipes brother
To whom?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gouki
The internets. Clearly. Hence complaints about "Oh no his shoulder is bent to make it look like he's patting the smaller bot on the head". Well that's what the photo said to me. And the subsequent complaints in various places about how it means they're trying to trick people with the size.Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
I'm excited for Metroplex (though I'd prefer an Ultra/Leader IDW Fort Max). The fact that he has modern toy engineering is a big draw, since I love to pose my toys and it does help them take up a little less room.
Point these 'internets' out to me will you... I'll beat them up for you. Or better still...Quote:
Originally Posted by Gouki
FEED THEM TO THE SHARKTICONS!!
http://feedthemtothesharkticons.file...con-spread.jpg
;) :rolleyes:
Ow. my feels.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
All I have to do is hear the word Sharkticon, and I picture Hot Rod breaking that ones teeth in the movie.Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
^this!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gouki
+1 for an IDW Fort Max (though Voyager would suit be fine too :)).Quote:
Originally Posted by Gouki
While Metroplex will invariably be better than Fort Max as a newer toy, one needs to compare them in context of their vintage. By 1987 standards, Fortress Maximus is an outstanding toy. How will Metroplex fare by 2013/14 standards? The thing to be mindful of is that there's a good 26-27 year gap between Fortress Maximus and Generations Metroplex. Will the past quarter century's worth of engineering advances be adequately reflected in Metroplex? I'm not saying it's one way or the other - obviously none of us can yet answer this question yet; we'll all form our own opinions on this after Gen. Metroplex hits store shelves. ;)
But yeah, if someone's gonna do a comparison shot between these two toys, why not just do a full body side by side comparison shot? That way we can more accurately compare not only height, but bulk and design as well. Comparisons aren't only done for the sake of size comparisons -- I personally like seeing comparisons for design aspects too, like putting G1 and Classicsverse figures side by side to show how the same toy-character has been reinterpreted with contemporary engineering/design standards. :) It'd be great to see a G1 and Generations Metroplex side by side comparison shots too.
Those visible hands aren't doing a lot to convince me of engineering advances.
Not sure if it's been mentioned but BBTS (US$230) and TFsource (US$250) have it on pre-order coming Sept 2013.
http://tfsource.com/japanese-generat...g23-metroplex/
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...92&mode=retail
I'm not sure if that's a good price or if there's better avenues of obtaining Metroplex. Just thought I'd share it.
That's the JP version, which is why it is twice the US RRP. (in case anyone was worried that the US Metroplex was suddenly costing more... which would translate to a lot more here)
Somehow I doubt it will look twice as good.
Just found that TFsource has the japanse tak/tomy up for pre order for $249.00 US. Already got mine in. :)
ARRHHH,:mad: just logged in to RK and they have it also up for pre order for $169.90.
should have checked them out first.:(
I don't get it... why not just wait for the Hasbro version? When is this toy slated to come out?
guess i like the look of the Tak/tomy version, plus as you know that the Hasbro versions always look a lot cheaper with the color schemes( especially with the greys plastics ). Due out in Sept.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Yeah, but it all depends on the price. I got Hasbro MP10 Optimus Prime because it was a LOT cheaper (about $76 cheaper than TakTOM's RRP, not incl. postage). I've decided to get TakTOM's Beast Hunter Voyager Optimus Prime because even including postage, the price works out to be nearly the same as the Hasbro version here. While the TakaraTOMY versions are often nicer looking, to me it also depends on the price difference and whether I think it's worth paying for the differences. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by crankcase76
Hmmm... I'm gonna be overseas in late Sept/early Oct... if I happen to find one in my travels at an acceptable price I might grab one and bring it home with me (probably have to carry it on my lap in the plane. :p)Quote:
Originally Posted by crankcase76
Hmm, sounds like its gonna be a shelf warmer. With different versions and local stores selling them, it should be in abundance!:)
Yeah, good point. I don't think I'll be bothering importing this toy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Omega Metro
Um, just think I should point this out, the image they use for Metroplex has a little disclaimer saying it's the overseas version of Metroplex, so theoretically, that is the US version in the pic.Quote:
Originally Posted by crankcase76
Exactly ;) My guess is that they'll be heavily discounted 6 months after release. If I see one for the right price, I just might be tempted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Omega Metro
I'd honestly kinda like the toy to shelfwarm for a tiny bit, as it would give me more time to find it and have the cash ready. :);) (unlike the MPs ;):()
I'll be waiting 'til the shelves are nice and toasty.
A carded toy has an average shelf life expectancy of 1 year. The average boxed toy, 2 years. So seeing this toy sit on shelves for 2 or even 3 years would not necessarily class it as "shelf warmer."
Two years and not shelf warming? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
According to who, or what?Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
I read it years ago in a toy magazine (probably ToyFare or Tomart's Action Figure Digest... can't remember now) :o The article was published some time in the mid to late 90s.
It was probably a sponsored ad paid for by Myers to justify why stock isn't exactly flying off their shelves due to their over-the-top pricing ;) Their toy sections always remind me of a collectors museum.
Things have changed a lot, even since then. Remember that in the 80s a toy store was lucky to get restocks once every six months. These days we see stock being refreshed - even if it's the same items - every few weeks. Deliveries and restocks are now much more frequent than they were even ten years ago. It's part of the reason for the over the top increase in prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Definitely different now... you can tell by the way they push to retailers at Toyfair that new assortments (figures) will be available on an almost monthly basis, just to keep their shelves looking new to the customers.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Not just with popular lines, but with anything, they have monthly release schedules for retailers to sign up to if they are interested in that product-line.
Just look at how quickly items and size-classes go on clearance at the cheaper Chains.
Anime Export have listed for about $130 (30% off retail) + shipping when in stock.
Transformers Generation TG-23 Metroplex
I'm pretty pumped for the release. It can't go any faster!!
Maybe we will end up with a titan class Trypticon/Nemesis, since the second planned wave of legend-class figures are Megs and Screamer and the Autobot legends are made for Metroplex. :cool::rolleyes:
(Just hoping :p:o)
Yeah, but it'll just be a repaint of metroplex with a lame dinosaur head and foam tail...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bidoofdude
No, that's a real issue for me too...I'm reeeeeeally hoping that this image:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
http://www.seibertron.com/images/toy...65875557_2.jpg
Is an indication that they will at least be removable, and able to store elsewhere. Not holding out hope though.