For those unaware, Fans Toys' Headmasters have all been based on their Japanese Headmasters cartoon models, rather than their season 4 models. Yes, there was some overlap between s4 and The Headmasters' models; with the Decepticon Targetmasters, the Horrorcons and some of the Headmaster alternate modes using the same models as the US series, but things like the Headmaster robot modes, the Clones, the Autobot Targetmasters and Punch/Counterpunch (to name a few) had completely different models. The reason why they share some models but not others is pretty much unknown and mostly speculative, but it mostly comes down to what may have been available at the time, as several of the s4 models were originally used in the toy and comic commercials (and by extension, the comics) and were mostly drawn by Marvel Productions, whereas the ones in The Headmasters were drawn by Toei. Had s4 been worked on by Toei and not AKOM, the models used in The Headmasters would've likely been what the Sunbow cartoon would've used instead, since Toei was pretty fussy and tended make their own models over the ones Floro Dery and co. would make (just look at how different the final Toei models were for TFTM, over all of the earlier Floro Dery work).
@@voltaicspecter928 Ehh, idk. FansToys' Fort Max is going to be one of if not THE biggest Transformers figures ever made, 3rd-party or otherwise. He's probably not going to have much more articulation than the average Masterpiece-scaled fig.
That second hand is meant to replicate Fortress whenever he pulls the small version of the master sword from his console on the Maximus in the headmasters cartoon, which he has to do to transform both the Maximus and himself into Fortress Maximus. The display base allow you to replicate those scenes.
Imagine if this was actually the Spike/Emissary headmaster for Cerebros, he’d be beyond freakin’ huge! That being said, Cerebros being this big as it is already has me slightly scared for how giant Fort Max will be. Also given the secondary market this might end up being a cheaper alternative which is hilariously depressing
i'd see the headmaster ejection as a feature instead of a bug. often the head on headmasters can be difficult and scary to remove, but with this figure the headmaster can eject with a neat acrobatic jump.
I read somewhere that the body is around 1.3m tall. But is also quite costly hence why FT didn't show it yet, or may be ordered directly from FT since I think only those willing to spend will probably get it.
Thank you for addressing the feet on Spike. Other than FT's own video no other video I watched (which I admit is not all of them) bothered to transform them for head rotation clearance and just called it limited.
I'm anxious to see your Dream Star toys Slingshot review. I received mine last Friday but like to wait for your JTI video prior to transforming my high-end figures.
Cerebros aka Fortress in japanese G1 cartoon 'The Headmaster', first showed up in G1 season 4. But the japanese G1 cartoon community deleted G1 season 4 instead of 'The Headmaster', after Cybertron was destroyed by the Decepticons, Rodimus gave his leadership to Fortress as the new leader of the Autobots. Cerebros in US G1 cartoon can combine with Fortressmaximus as his head, and Spike is Cerebros' headmaster. Forterss in JP G1 cartoon can combine with the Autobot Spaceship 'Maximus' into Fortressmaximus by using the 'Master Sword'. Headmasters in JP G1 cartoon control their own bodies but not like the US G1 cartoon which the headmaster is the pilot or driver of the transformer, who are two different life forms.
They should do a Car Robots/RID color variant. Either way when the rest of Fort Max comes out, he's basically going to be the size of a child...let that sink in people.
Optimus: Autobots! Transform and roll out. Cerebros: Uh...Prime? I can't do that. OP: What? Why not? Cerebros: I don't have a vehicle mode. OP: Well then, what do you have? *Cerebros transforms* OP: Really?! A head. You change into a head? *Transforming back* Cerebros: Uh, yeah. *Prime facepalms himself*
Cerebro did have a different face in the American cartoon. This is Forteress has he is in the Japanese cartoon Headmaster. The tiny head master was named Forteress he could become the head of his transtector and then become the head of his giant robot mode to be Forteress Maximus.
I don’t think I’ve said this before but, I really don’t use instructions at all! I always watch your Jti videos because 1, it’s so much easier, and 2, instructions in my opinion suck!
How much time do you actually spend with a Transformer to learn it’s every corner, nook and cranny? I’m sure by the time you film a video, you know it like the ABCs. You’re awesome Emgo! Keep doing what you do!
I understand the need for lighter weight on the head to help the larger figure overall, but the usual FansToys die cast legs are certainly missed. It gets very nervous pushing those tabs in on otherwise hollow plastic legs.
The bio has some funny jabs at the movie. But jeez this guy is huge, I can't imagine how big "Fortificus Titanicus" will be. Or how heavy, especially if they do die-casting for it. But didn't Cerebros also originally have a third vehicle mode beyond head and robot? Kinda makes him a little like the bottom part of Sky Lynx. But now I need to find a spot for him. I am honestly amazed Spike's fingers aren't articulated. Would have thought if anyone could find a way.
Pull a He-Man with the alternate hand. I happened to look this up before I noticed you did a review. I liked the figure but can't do the price which also scares me on how much big bot would be when Fans Toys does him. Pulls Excalibur from the stone. I have ToyHax stickers on my Fort Max too because it just needs it ha ha.
I wonder how their Fort Max will be sold. Will the body be out all at once or will they sell it like the old candy kit Fort Max (it came in 3 separate small kits that acted as "playsets", but would be a complete Fort Max together)?
Just a correction. FT is using the Japanese Headmasters version Fortress, not the US Cerebros. Cerebros has the face mask, darker colors and dose not use the sword. Fortress has the face visible, lighter colors and has the sword. Still loved the review and skit regardless.
I bet Emgo is dreading doing the review on the full glory of fortress maximus. Because the last time he did a review on the last maximus that came it was hell for him and that was 2 feet tall. And this one is suppose to be alot bigger than that holy crap🤣🤣🤣
Now I'm wondering if Cerebros' body there can form that Emissary form that it could form in RID 2001. And if I can find the main body for Fort Max? I think I saw it someone in your list so I'll go look right now.
Hey great job as always. You’re my favorite to watch for transformation tutorials. Did you know the center gray piece opens up to show his readout thingy?
@@emgo316 oh man, my bad, how did I miss that? Well, great job! Do you think they’re going to do an American version down the road of this guy? I kinda hope so, at least for the cerebros part. I like the Japanese version, but dig the American cartoon version a little more. I like his colors and added details.
Love the figure but Idk if it’s worth trying to track one of these down at this point. They seem sold out everywhere at this point. Seems to be the biggest problem with Fanstoys.
He looks really good, but a couple of things are keeping me from investing in him: 1. The staggering cost of how much Fort Max is going to be 2. The staggering SIZE Fort Max will be (how are you even going to fit him in your studio to review him, Emgo?) 3. I prefer the Marvel head design for Cerebros 4. I prefer Fort Max in his smaller Marvel size rather than being an impossibly big cityformer. Still, no one does robot proportions as perfectly as FT, Sovereign and Acoustic Wave are two of my absolute favorite figures.
For those unaware, Fans Toys' Headmasters have all been based on their Japanese Headmasters cartoon models, rather than their season 4 models. Yes, there was some overlap between s4 and The Headmasters' models; with the Decepticon Targetmasters, the Horrorcons and some of the Headmaster alternate modes using the same models as the US series, but things like the Headmaster robot modes, the Clones, the Autobot Targetmasters and Punch/Counterpunch (to name a few) had completely different models.
The reason why they share some models but not others is pretty much unknown and mostly speculative, but it mostly comes down to what may have been available at the time, as several of the s4 models were originally used in the toy and comic commercials (and by extension, the comics) and were mostly drawn by Marvel Productions, whereas the ones in The Headmasters were drawn by Toei. Had s4 been worked on by Toei and not AKOM, the models used in The Headmasters would've likely been what the Sunbow cartoon would've used instead, since Toei was pretty fussy and tended make their own models over the ones Floro Dery and co. would make (just look at how different the final Toei models were for TFTM, over all of the earlier Floro Dery work).
Indeed. Which is why Hannibal has a smaller Fort Max face and not the face of Cerebros.
Also, wasn't the face more similar to the G1 toy as well?
What amazes me is that this is just the head. THE HEAD of Fort Max. I genuinely can't wait to see Fort Max in his full glory!
I can only imagine the articulation fans toys is gonna put into that absolute behemoth of a toy
@@voltaicspecter928
Ehh, idk. FansToys' Fort Max is going to be one of if not THE biggest Transformers figures ever made, 3rd-party or otherwise. He's probably not going to have much more articulation than the average Masterpiece-scaled fig.
@@thebarbiter4644 At least his hands and fingers would be articulated.
@@thebarbiter4644 Becoming a complete waste of money in the process. Too big to do anything. HasLab Unicron was too big. This will be ridiculous.
and you know what else is gonna amaze me the hole in my wallet
That second hand is meant to replicate Fortress whenever he pulls the small version of the master sword from his console on the Maximus in the headmasters cartoon, which he has to do to transform both the Maximus and himself into Fortress Maximus. The display base allow you to replicate those scenes.
Yeah, that's a really cool addition. I could almost hear the theme song when I saw it all set up.
Always loved your reviews Emgo. Thanks for the mention!
This thing is big. Fort Max is gonna make Haslab Unicron look like a Titan Class.
Edit: yes I made a mistake on class size lol. I meant Voyager.
4 foot tall, been waiting since 2019
He's going to be FUGE!
Well haslab is a titan clas...
Fort Max will be in the “divorce class” of Transformers figures.
Haslab unicron is already a triple priced titan figure
I get the feeling Emgo's gonna be doing the FansToys Fort Max review on his dining room table due to sheer size.
Do you ever find the irony in that Spike the humie was theoretically the anchor point between a giant robot and a City sized giant robot.
The side-eye feature has to be my favorite part of this review!! 😆
I absolutely love that they included the optional head parts. They didnt need to do it but they went the extra mile.
Did anyone else crack a smile when EmGo said "precious decapitation"?
Imagine if this was actually the Spike/Emissary headmaster for Cerebros, he’d be beyond freakin’ huge!
That being said, Cerebros being this big as it is already has me slightly scared for how giant Fort Max will be.
Also given the secondary market this might end up being a cheaper alternative which is hilariously depressing
Fans Toys has said their Fort Max is gonna be 4ft tall
it's going to be bigger than Haslab Unicron.
@@worldssmallestdestron7819 twice the size
"Wait until rest of me gets here."
"YOU MEAN THAT'S STILL NOT ALL OF YOU!?"
i'd see the headmaster ejection as a feature instead of a bug.
often the head on headmasters can be difficult and scary to remove, but with this figure the headmaster can eject with a neat acrobatic jump.
I read somewhere that the body is around 1.3m tall. But is also quite costly hence why FT didn't show it yet, or may be ordered directly from FT since I think only those willing to spend will probably get it.
Even if one is not getting the body, the head figure itself is worth collecting.
That's an amazing take on a headmaster. Judging by his size, Fort Max is going to be absolutely enormous and That's glorious. 💙
Thank you for addressing the feet on Spike. Other than FT's own video no other video I watched (which I admit is not all of them) bothered to transform them for head rotation clearance and just called it limited.
Thanks for the great review and giving Agabyss attention they are a great company and deserve the attention.
This is how I feel about Hannibal
Has lab Unicron: becomes biggest transformer toy
Fortress Max: you dare challenge me mortal?
It’s kinda terrifying to think that this guy is going to have a full body
Still hilarious how Prime is very self-conscious/prideful about his height when it comes to certain other characters
Predicting it here and now: He'll be bigger than the set (that much is clearly obvious)
I'm anxious to see your Dream Star toys Slingshot review. I received mine last Friday but like to wait for your JTI video prior to transforming my high-end figures.
“What does everybody want?, what does everybody need?….HEAD!” 😆
never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd have fun watching Emgo get head........! Man that fort max is going to be massive when done
If this is the size of JUST THE HEAD, i can't imagine how massive the rest of the body will be
it's supposed to be like 4 feet tall or something
@@drakeredwingofficial Are you serious🤯🤯🤯
@@cosmicquest7746 yep
@@drakeredwingofficial man that will be bank breaker🤣🤣
Cerebros aka Fortress in japanese G1 cartoon 'The Headmaster', first showed up in G1 season 4.
But the japanese G1 cartoon community deleted G1 season 4 instead of 'The Headmaster', after Cybertron was destroyed by the Decepticons, Rodimus gave his leadership to Fortress as the new leader of the Autobots.
Cerebros in US G1 cartoon can combine with Fortressmaximus as his head, and Spike is Cerebros' headmaster.
Forterss in JP G1 cartoon can combine with the Autobot Spaceship 'Maximus' into Fortressmaximus by using the 'Master Sword'. Headmasters in JP G1 cartoon control their own bodies but not like the US G1 cartoon which the headmaster is the pilot or driver of the transformer, who are two different life forms.
What you mentioned about the spring in the chest is exactly what I was thinking of doing.
This is for Cerebros Japanese that will be their version of Fort Max which will be a real, real big boy when B comes out.
The robot mode is so clean. This guy's pretty nice
Fort Max is gonna be insane.
They should do a Car Robots/RID color variant. Either way when the rest of Fort Max comes out, he's basically going to be the size of a child...let that sink in people.
seems to me his body will be delivered by parts or it will be the biggest unboxing ever
Optimus: Autobots! Transform and roll out.
Cerebros: Uh...Prime? I can't do that.
OP: What? Why not?
Cerebros: I don't have a vehicle mode.
OP: Well then, what do you have?
*Cerebros transforms*
OP: Really?! A head. You change into a head?
*Transforming back* Cerebros: Uh, yeah.
*Prime facepalms himself*
Dude this fortress Maximus is going to be the legit the biggest transformer figure ever!!!!!😳🔥🔥🔥🔥
And if one does what God does enough times, one will become as God is. - Hannibal Lector, Manhunter
This thing is gonna be massive when finished (hopefully anyway). It would basically be THE ultimate transformers diorama piece.
Well someone is going to end up selling a kidney
I don't why, but when he revealed the big face I was startled
He's not really Cerebros though. He's actually Fortress
Only Fanstoys could make turning a man into a cube a pain in the ass to pull off
What got me hooked on your channel emgo
Was the other 3rd party fort max head with the tank treads
How massive is Max gonna be....
Always a good day when fanstoys in the house.
Man, I wouldn't wanna get in a race against this guy. He's always a head!
Just imagine if they make a Scorponok on the same scale!
Ah yes, the wallet breaker.
8:24
About the reference, also that pointing sword holding hand, watch this clip:
th-cam.com/video/ft2CCZ6WGd4/w-d-xo.html
25:35 Prime got too a head of himself....haha. (I know....bad joke... whatever...still)
Cerebro did have a different face in the American cartoon. This is Forteress has he is in the Japanese cartoon Headmaster. The tiny head master was named Forteress he could become the head of his transtector and then become the head of his giant robot mode to be Forteress Maximus.
I didn't expect Fortress' Transtector to be full MP scale, but it makes sense. The Maximus Ship is going to be ginormous then, good god.
heard that the completed figure will be around 1.2 to 1.3 metres tall which is about 4.27 Feet. Almost double the height of Titan Return Fort Max.
@@joejojo4805 WHEW boy.
Seems super strange that they didnt include the Western Cerebros style head too...?
Good Morning from the Philippines, Emgo!!
It's currently 8:17am here.
I don’t think I’ve said this before but, I really don’t use instructions at all! I always watch your Jti videos because 1, it’s so much easier, and 2, instructions in my opinion suck!
How much time do you actually spend with a Transformer to learn it’s every corner, nook and cranny? I’m sure by the time you film a video, you know it like the ABCs. You’re awesome Emgo! Keep doing what you do!
I love the toy and the end credits joke is way to funny I love it 🤣
Hmm. Big enough with some paint and whatnot to be a idw leader class fort max all on it's own.
i'd like to see a cerebros as a triple changer robot , head, vehicle mode
If that head is any indication, the full thing might be able to use Cell as a basketball.
Hey emgo! When will you review some more mastermade creations stuff? Been longing for a review
I understand the need for lighter weight on the head to help the larger figure overall, but the usual FansToys die cast legs are certainly missed. It gets very nervous pushing those tabs in on otherwise hollow plastic legs.
orginal fort max was 2 ft this thing is gonna double that , gonna be huge in more ways then one
Another amazing video thank you
The bio has some funny jabs at the movie.
But jeez this guy is huge, I can't imagine how big "Fortificus Titanicus" will be. Or how heavy, especially if they do die-casting for it.
But didn't Cerebros also originally have a third vehicle mode beyond head and robot? Kinda makes him a little like the bottom part of Sky Lynx.
But now I need to find a spot for him.
I am honestly amazed Spike's fingers aren't articulated. Would have thought if anyone could find a way.
He sorta had another mode - I believe it was just a giant computer/communications center, and only in the toy; none of the animation showed it.
Pull a He-Man with the alternate hand. I happened to look this up before I noticed you did a review. I liked the figure but can't do the price which also scares me on how much big bot would be when Fans Toys does him. Pulls Excalibur from the stone. I have ToyHax stickers on my Fort Max too because it just needs it ha ha.
I wonder how their Fort Max will be sold. Will the body be out all at once or will they sell it like the old candy kit Fort Max (it came in 3 separate small kits that acted as "playsets", but would be a complete Fort Max together)?
Just a correction. FT is using the Japanese Headmasters version Fortress, not the US Cerebros. Cerebros has the face mask, darker colors and dose not use the sword. Fortress has the face visible, lighter colors and has the sword. Still loved the review and skit regardless.
Hey Emgo, where do you get all of these toys, and what do you do with them. I mean you have probably collected thousands!
I bet Emgo is dreading doing the review on the full glory of fortress maximus. Because the last time he did a review on the last maximus that came it was hell for him and that was 2 feet tall. And this one is suppose to be alot bigger than that holy crap🤣🤣🤣
Alright Fans toys where's my Zarak announcement
Now I'm wondering if Cerebros' body there can form that Emissary form that it could form in RID 2001. And if I can find the main body for Fort Max? I think I saw it someone in your list so I'll go look right now.
Great review 🌟🤓
Hey great job as always. You’re my favorite to watch for transformation tutorials.
Did you know the center gray piece opens up to show his readout thingy?
Yes, I showed that in the review..
@@emgo316 oh man, my bad, how did I miss that? Well, great job!
Do you think they’re going to do an American version down the road of this guy? I kinda hope so, at least for the cerebros part. I like the Japanese version, but dig the American cartoon version a little more. I like his colors and added details.
I really want this as well as the eventual body, but I know I won’t be affording it anytime soon
Awesome review
18:56 Wait. *does Fans Toys do this with all their Headmasters!?*
The previous ones did not do that. Maybe future ones will, who knows.
Well, I think it's a really cool trick of hiding the face.
Love the figure but Idk if it’s worth trying to track one of these down at this point. They seem sold out everywhere at this point. Seems to be the biggest problem with Fanstoys.
I dont know where you are in the world but in the US alot of etailers have them in stock like BBTS and TFSource
emgo316 Are you gonna be doing another, Transformers Armada review ? I enjoyed the last one you did. It brought back memories.
He looks really good, but a couple of things are keeping me from investing in him:
1. The staggering cost of how much Fort Max is going to be
2. The staggering SIZE Fort Max will be (how are you even going to fit him in your studio to review him, Emgo?)
3. I prefer the Marvel head design for Cerebros
4. I prefer Fort Max in his smaller Marvel size rather than being an impossibly big cityformer.
Still, no one does robot proportions as perfectly as FT, Sovereign and Acoustic Wave are two of my absolute favorite figures.
Where’s the best place to get an Autobot symbol decal that would work with this?
Toyhax
Spike use to look up to prime. when the rest of him get there prime will have no choice but to look up to spike. 😆
Where are you gonna film Fortress Max body since it's rumoured to be over 4 Feet tall?
whenever fans toys releases it. Don't know when that will be.
how freaking big is fort max gonna be?!
When will you get the body of Fortress Maximus
I don't think fans Toys has given a release date for the body.
@@emgo316 oh okay and also emgo316 and mascot who is your favourite Teen Titan and also big fan of all your videos dude😁👍
Wow your channel must makes tons now to able to buy part 1 and later part 2 of fortress Maximus how do I do that too
Cool toy
Ok so like fort max is gonna be massive then if they are making that part aswell
I like it and it is so amazing
Do you have Fortress Maximus from RID 2001?
How long until we get a full human sized fort max?
Very cool.
plz tell me you gonna buy his body
Ok I will take the screws out🤣🤣🤣
Can u do a comparison with PE’s Warden? Thanks…
Supreme Commander Fortress
🥷🏻 Excellent figure. I want.
its headmasters all the way down
Isn't spike supposed to be Emissary
bro... that's hugeeeeeeeeeeee
Wow, does that mean Fort Max will be around 5 ft tall???
More like 4 but yeah, pretty huge.
Hey emgo, will you be reviewing the 3zero Jetfire?
Yes
@@emgo316 thanks that's what I wanted to know:)