The Takara Tomy Mall has updated with a ton of new official images of the next release in their GT-R line, GT-R Maximus. These images show us the robot mode from several angles of the robot mode, vehicle mode and the race queen driver. Also, shown is how Maximus’ sword can be attached in vehicle mode. This figure, which is primarily green, does a great job of working in the necessary parts to complete a Fort Max homage.
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alcoholfueled51
Will probably buy this one. Just got the Optimus one yesterday. The race queen for this one looks like Maeda Atsuko.
Stepper
I believe so since it has the more green deco of the Grand Maximus than more blue deco of Fortress Maximus.
G1Hexatron
This is a homage to Grand Maximus
I'm almost positive that this is a homage to Grand Maximus from Super God Masterforce which had the color green on him. He was also referred to as Maximus in the anime as well.
opt1musaber
IMO
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but, but.. I kinda like it..
opt1musaber
This is the worst of the 4. I reckon Saber and Megs are the two best.
stevej
I don't know about these but it was simple enough to take the head off the Alternity Ultra Magnus figure and stick Classics Jazz's head on for a perfect Alternity Jazz. Alas the head was just the wrong shape for transformation but as a display piece… Perfect.
SydneyY
Ahaha, had never heard of Kondo racing and now I found out it is Masahiko Kondo's company. Never knew the man was still around.
More on topic, he does look nice, and I admit the race queen fig is cute…but pass. I tend to get fixated on a favourite mould, but even so I need to stop somewhere.
Stepper
I have GTR Prime,i am actually holding it on my left hand, comparing it to the original Alternity Red Convoy on my right hand,it is the same mold except there are more sponsor stickers,with body kits for the car mode on the GTR Prime, i still can't believe there is such a price difference between these two,that is why i mentioned the price does not justify,cheers.
Raiju
I think the newer MPs were designed with lighter materials specifically with playability and ease of transformation in mind. As much as I like the Alternity line, the things are more display pieces than toy, and posing them can be a pain what with fiddly kibble and heavy diecast/balancing issues (and I broke a piece off my Fairlady Megatron's taillight, and the Questor mold is particularly frustrating with its overly tight/floppy joints and parts that just pop off too easily). The renewed MP line strikes a perfect balance between playability and looking damn awesome as display pieces.
Looking at the original GT-R Convoy mold, I've found no screws exposed on the head and I'm assuming these won't have them either, making head swaps pretty much impossible without destroying the head. Drats.
Rodimus Mike
Oh look its Diaper-us Maximus,cause he does look like he's wearing a big diaper full of "well you get the idea".
RobotoChan
Maz is spot on in this regard… you could hold a masterpiece Sideswipe in one hand and a GT-01 Prime in the other and tell instantly which was better quality and made of sterner stuff.
Both are great toys with great engineering but the GT series is simply more solid and, in my opinion, looks much nicer. But then the GT series aren't constrained by having to look like an 80's cartoon
Personally, I love them both. I am looking forward to MP-20 and 21 as well as GT-03 and 04.
raptorclans
yeah it was at Sepang… well we have a number of tracks but Sepang is of international standard
Maz
Hold one in your hands and view it in the flesh before making that decision, would be my advice. They are breathtaking in person.
All the best
Maz
Stepper
Yah,must admit they look nice & cool but definitely not worth the hefy price tag in my opinion.
Stepper
Should be Sepang as Malaysia only has 1 official racing track if am not wrong.
Maz
Was it Sepang they were racing at?
All the best
Maz
raptorclans
hehe thanks… I caught it in my country (Malaysia)
Maz
The "Trout" thing is what I got after running Google translate on the Takara Tomy official page too haha!
As a few guys have said, car livery is done under the supervision of Super GT and the teams, this one is the Kondo Racing D'Station Advan GT500 GT-R, so there is no scope for altering the livery, just the robot parts
They are expensive no doubt, but they are just fabulous mate, at least get your favourite, you won't be disappointed!
I don't think he would have a screw, looking at my Prime and Saber the back of the head is part of the whole engine block assembly which is pretty flat…I'll see if I can source a picture…
Totally worth it…
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Excellent picture!! I'd love to attend a Super GT event at Suzuka, be a dream come true. Go Team Impul!
Aw..not Saber? Really is one of the most beautiful toys I've ever held in my hands.
All the best
Maz
Knightdramon
The car deco is fixed. That's more or less the official colours, I don't think Nissan would let them alter it.
He's got his robot mode colours right, though, besides the green all over the place.