Fortress Robot X review

[admin1 aka Ed]

You all may enjoy this:

www.robot-japan.com/Pages3/Fortress-X-Diaclone.htm



Ed

[waruderos]

Great job on that review; both the article and pics. A legend like this deserves that kind of attention to detail (and such a new/ mint example of the toy shown too!).
Is this part of your personal collection?

Ward

[admin1 aka Ed]

Thanks Ward. Indeed this example is from my collection. I feel fortunate that things worked out.

Did you realize it was made in 81? I thought it was later than that but the copywright said otherwise.

Ed

[Chen]

Awsome toy! I still believe the face and head sculptures from the 80's where some of the best. Fortress Robot X's face looks like Brad Pitt compared to say the Alternators Sideswipe .

[rednecktex]

Great review admin1!

He looks tougher than Great Robot Base!

Does he have more gimmicks than Robot base?

[admin1 aka Ed]

rednecktex said:

Great review admin1!

He looks tougher than Great Robot Base!

Does he have more gimmicks than Robot base?

On Gimmicks I say they are about the same. GRB has a cooler transformation and larger metal lithos and better hand accessories. X has more diecast. I say it is a wash with each having unique merrits.

You could argue that Great Robot Base has a better overall look in large robot mode (symmetry/balance/ proportions).