TRU Hong Kong Exclusive Master Sword - Possible First Look at Takara's Version?

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  1. Type-R

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    100% guaranteed the Takara version comes with the sword.

    110% guaranteed.
     
  3. Robogeek28

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    Yup

    I'm so sure of it that I paid for my preorder long ago.
     
  4. payres

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    The initial Fort Max leak did indicate that there would be quantities of the SDCC version availible worldwide: I guess this is where some of them are going.

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  6. Type-R

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    No, it's not the TT one, as he has the red around the leg cannons. The TT one won't.
     
  8. Robogeek28

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    He means the sword.
     
  9. MrSoundmeister

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    Hmmm, it seems to be the same sword found in the comic-con set with a more "accurate" color placement.
     
  10. PoweredConvoy

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    Yup, definitely mean the sword. We've seen the TakaraTomy figure, just not the sword or the two smaller heads.

    I'm thinking this might be their sword marketed from Hasbro Asia.

    Randy
     
  11. MartyFeeb

    MartyFeeb Wait... it's a bug?!

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    So much hubbub over a sword...

    I'm in the camp of "does it come with a cool gun?"

    Cause the sword is gonna be hella fragile, so I'd be happier with a large cannon. Heck, even the hip cannons (as an add-on part) would be cooler, imo.
     
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    What's the difference in swords?
     
  13. flux convoy

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    What would lead you to believe that? If it's anything at all like the original, it should be pretty sturdy.
     
  14. grimlock1972

    grimlock1972 Optimus, serving up the primest of ribs since 1984

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    If this sword is different from both the Takaratomy sword included with their Fort Max and also Different than Hasbro's that comes with the SDCC Max. I guarantee it will sell for ridiculous money on the secondary market, or i should say people will try to sell it for crazy money.
     
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    The TT one has more paint apps than the SDCC one. Oh Hasbro, can you at least pretend you're staying in the game?
     
  16. payres

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    Structurally it looks the same sword as the SDCC one, despite the paint differences.

    Convinced now it splits up
     
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    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    I hope this means we will see more info about Fortress Maximus Takara version very soon
     
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    The TRU HK post mentioned that while Fort Max will be available from 1 Jul onwards, the sword will only be shipped from mid-Aug onwards as it is specially produced and is limited to 100 pieces only. So only the first 100 customers who pre-ordered Fort Max from TRU HK will receive the sword.

    Judging from the delivery timing, highly likely they are riding on Takara's production of Fort Max. The deco of the sword would be in line with Takara's preference to go for toon accuracy.
     
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    Nice promotion for people to grab this Titan Fort Max