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?
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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).Quote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
They do not have a Takara/Hasbro stamp on them.
Thank you, but that's Spike. I'm only interested in Cerebros.
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.
Whoops :oQuote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
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. :(
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
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
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..._5168412_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...8_456963_n.jpg
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.
P.S. Here's the one I'm considering.
I concur.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
I'll take some pics of mine tonight.
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
I don't have any of the Maximus to compare...Quote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
Plastic DOES feel cheap like a KO and yes, probably lighting that makes it looks real.
Can someone who has all 3 Maximus take some photos too.
Are there any reissues or repaints?
There are just the 3 that have been official.Quote:
Originally Posted by iceburn
bidding for the item si finished, did you win it Jay?
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 correctlyQuote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
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 notQuote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
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 :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
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