Parcel Restriction

[canofwhoopass_87]

I know someone posted on this issue previously but I can't find it.

I'm thinking about getting a Fort Max but I have a few concerns, one of which is shipping restriction.

Does anyone know whether we aussies can still import a Fort Max from the US?

Do the dimensions of the fig + any additional height/width/length make it feasible to be shipped under the restrictions?

According to wiki- it only stands 22inches? where as the sizing allows for 46 inches of height? So there shouldn't be a problem right?

Ya that was meeeeee!

The past few months have been perfect for a G1 Fort Max purchase, considering the AUD has been so strong. When I bought mine a couple of months ago, I had to slowly work with my seller as he visited the US post office and got quotes. My understanding is that with the new size restrictions brought in by the USPS, you can no longer ship a MIB G1 Fort Max to Australia.

The only option is to buy a loose one and have him transformed to base mode. When I got mine, I'm pretty sure only the legs were folded up. I was told that the (recently updated) maximum USPS parcel dimensions are 55x55x55cm, with Fort Max being some 52cm from head to toe in robot mode, which doesn't leave much room for bubblewrap and foam.

Again, if the seller can simply transform him into the smaller base mode you can easily get away with Priority International, which will set you back about $100AU. If the seller isn't a collector and doesn't know how to change to base mode, link her/him to

http://botchthecrab.com/archive/inst...ss_maximus.jpg

Obviously you'll want to detach the ramps and Cerebros head to free up more space inside the box as well.

Good luck with the hunt!

[gdmetro]

Ya that was meeeeee!

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Good luck with the hunt!

Thanks for the advice!

Guess I have a lot more to think about before getting this guy.

[GoktimusPrime]

FYI Fortress Maximus stands at 55cm tall and 35cm wide in robot mode, 78cm long x 42cm wide in starship mode and 30cm tall x 55cm long x 42cm wide in city mode. Weighs 5kg. City mode is probably the most compact (with ramps folded up of course ).