Transformers Masterforce: Grand Maximus (Loose/Complete)
As a redeco of Fortress Maximus, Grand Maximus is one of the largest Transformer toys ever at 22″ tall. Grand Maximus transforms from robot to city to battleship, with a wide array of pop-out (non-firing) guns and gimmicks available in all modes. His left leg hides a small prison cell, plus has a swing-out cannon/helipad. His right leg has a small “medical bay” storage compartment. His torso has a gear-activated spinner for the detachable radar array accessory, a “control socket” for Grand’s “communications tower” mode, and a working elevator that can lift small toys up to the central ramp to be launched in his altmodes. (The crank for this elevator ends up in a very unfortunate position in robot mode.) Each arm had a long ramp on the back with sliding launchers for small vehicles.
Grand Maximus’s head can be removed and transformed into a robot called Grand. This component also transforms into a communications room that combines with Grand Maximus’s city and battleship modes. Grand can additionally fit inside an included pretender shell. This shell, unlike most other Autobot shells, was robotic in appearance rather than human, although Masterforce fiction gave the figure a human face behind a robotic visor to better fit in with the other Pretenders in the series. Grand’s head can also be removed and transformed into a smaller robot, known as Gran.
Two smaller vehicles, Onomisu and Koka, fit into the toe areas of the Grand Maximus robot. They can combine into the robot Cog. Also included were a gun for Cog, a “Heat Blaster” gun and “Master Blade” sword for Grand, which could be held in either robot or Pretender mode, and two larger guns—the “Proton Master Rifle” and “Dual Laster Cannon”—and the huge “Grand Sword” for Grand Maximus.
Release in 1988 Grand Maximus is probably the most highly coveted figure from the entire Generation 1 toy line, and definitely a centerpiece to any display. A redeco of the G1 Fort Max mold, this figure sports all new colors, and even a Pretender Shell that was added especially for this release. The figure comes complete will all accessories. The small headmaster is a legit version (NOT a knock off), and the small sword while almost identical to the one that came with Fort Max is the correct version for Grand. This figure comes from my personal collection, and I purchased several incomplete Grand Maxes over the years to complete this one. The pretender shell is in good shape; none of the pegs/peg holes are worn/broken, and stays together very well.
There are only two issues to note. 1) The large red gun appears to be a KO, I thought I replaced this a long time ago, but apparently not. It is almost identical to the original, same quality, and sharp details/moldings, but it appears to be a shade lighter than the rest of the accessories. It’s stands out more in the pictures, but is hardly noticeable in person. 2) There is a small amount of sticker residue in one spot on the body (see pics). This is easily removed, I just never got around to it.
I know this is a large purchase for most people, so if you have any questions or would like more detailed pictures, don’t hesitate to contact me. This is a great figure at a great price, don’t miss out on your chance to own him, these very rarely pop up for sale.
Price: SOLD
