- Updated March 21, 2019 All backers' refund have been processed. Thanks again!
- Updated March 20, 2019 Fundrasier closed
It is with great regret we must announce that even after an extension our fundraiser has fallen short of the required numbers necessary to greenlight R-50 Supermax. All deposits will be 100% refunded.
We would like to thank Mastermind Creations, Rick Van Den Akker and most of all the fans. The support you have shown has been outstanding and we would like to express our eternal gratitude!
We hope that this project will be reconsidered in the future and we will of course keep you updated on any more news of all things MMC!
- Updated Feb 26, 2019 Fundrasier deadline extended to after TFCON LA
**WE WANT YOU**
With the deadline looming and only 418/800 units pre sold we have decided to extend the fundraiser event until March 20th, after TFcon LA!
The plan was originally to pre sell 800/800 via PSX and Taobao respectively, thereby meeting approximately 50% of the factory's required 3000 units. Mastermind Creations have been kind enough to cover the low Taobao numbers meaning a minimum of 800 must be met here on Planet Steel Express only.
This is the final push, you now have 3 more weeks to help make this design a reality!
*any deposits made under the presumption of a March 3rd deadline, a refund will be available via PayPal.
- Updated Feb 19, 2019 rendering of the weapons.
- Updated Feb 16, 2019 FAQ
- Updated Feb 12, 2019
- Updated Feb 11, 2019 transformation animation
- Feb 1st, 2019 campaign launch day
Due to the overwhelming response to Rick Akker's fantastic design we have decided to work with MMC to help make this a reality!
Supermax bot mode will be 11" (28cm) tall, alt mode demensions 26cm L x 17.7cm W x 9cm H, and it boasts high quality materials including diecast with new levels of articulation previously unseen in the market.
Featuring double jointed elbows and knees, ab crunch, shoulder butterfly joint, individual fingers, toe tilt plus way more! Check the animations that Rick Akker has prepared below.
800 backers will need to make a non-refundable deposit of *HK$400.00 (around US$50.00) to bring this project to life.
Final price will be **HK$1800.00 (US$230.00).
As a supporter to the project, backer will receive the following by supporting this campaign...
The guranteed lowest price of HK$1800.00 or lower, as the market price is to be decided by MMC
Exclusive collectors packaging to the first 800 supporters
An exclusive Supermax face sculpt for ALL supporters
You have 30 days to make your voice heard, we will keep you updated with weekly posts over the next month.
Tell a friend, buy one for your Mom...LETS MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!
*All deposits will be refunded in full if backer numbers not met
**if we get 1200 backers in the 30 day period the final price will drop to HK$1569.00 (US$200.00)
The development is going to take 12 months from prototyping to initial release. PSX will work with MMC to provide updates which will be posted to facebook and the PSX blog. Below is the projected timeline for Supermax.
• Backer number statics every Monday until the campaign ends (30 days)
• CAD engineering / Prototype April
• 2nd Prototype (if necessary) May
• Color design June
• Testshot 1 August
• Testshot 2 October
• Testshot 3 November
• Pre Production sample December
• Final product February 2020
Posted by Leo Nieuwenhuize on Mar 19th 2019
For something I committed money, but never received due to the crowdfunding goals not being achieved all I can say is what the design is showing through stills and animation is that this bot should be made and will please many fans who desire this version of the character.
That said, it's always easier said than done from a consumer's point of view. At the end of the day all should be in balance; design should be made if no parties involved will get hurt by it one way or the other :)
Posted by Calabask on Mar 18th 2019
Great grass roots effort. We tried this, and a lot of us want to see this made. Seriously, we can do like repaints. And maybe get more in. Come on MMC. Come on. Make this. MAAAAKE this. Everything about this is amazing.
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