The Energon Pub

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:25 pm

I did see a picture of one broken somewhere on the internet. I missed that mixmaster had an ankle tilt at first because I had his arms straight. Here is mine, I like to keep the arms up after vending the ankl. The arm in the bend is rotated out a bit. There seems to be a stop point. I guess if you over flex it, you might break it. Didn't really seem to be a problem, but I was super careful.

If this is an issue, I would think both Hasbro's and Takara would suffer.

Here is a tformer post about it.

http://tformers.com/combiner-wars-devas ... /news.html

News Credits: 650 · by **ScottyP** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:47 pm

I mean, of course that guy's toy broke. Bent it too far. That's taught in like, day one of Transformers school.

News Credits: 25 · by **SW's SilverHammer** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:56 pm

ScottyP wrote:I mean, of course that guy's toy broke. Bent it too far. That's taught in like, day one of Transformers school.

I know right. "here let me stress this load bearing by bending it to far!"

by **jamarmiller** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:24 am

MrBlack wrote:At the request of a Reddit user, I did a few comparison shots with other figures to give an idea of Devastator's size. I figured someone here might get some use out of them.

thanks for the pics, I was wondering specifically about that Skyfire, Starscream, and Optimus. The only other one Id wish I would have seen in these pics was toyworld Grimlock and other toyworld dinobots

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 1:41 pm

The ants in my pants are crawling faster! I need him like now! hopefully at a better price than he keeps getting jacked up to

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 2:28 pm

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:The ants in my pants are crawling faster! I need him like now! hopefully at a better price than he keeps getting jacked up to

Are you planning to get the Hasbro version, or the Unite Warriors version? Personally, I am wanting to get the UW version. =P~

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 2:30 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:The ants in my pants are crawling faster! I need him like now! hopefully at a better price than he keeps getting jacked up to

Are you planning to get the Hasbro version, or the Unite Warriors version? Personally, I am wanting to get the UW version.

I personally am getting the Hasbro version. The lack of articulation is not bothering me too bad and I am good with the paint job. Plus I can get the Hasbro version for a good bit cheaper through a good source, so that's where I'm headed

by **Moosey** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:27 pm

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:The ants in my pants are crawling faster! I need him like now! hopefully at a better price than he keeps getting jacked up to

Are you planning to get the Hasbro version, or the Unite Warriors version? Personally, I am wanting to get the UW version.

I personally am getting the Hasbro version. The lack of articulation is not bothering me too bad and I am good with the paint job. Plus I can get the Hasbro version for a good bit cheaper through a good source, so that's where I'm headed

I used to want to buy the UW version, but then again, I'm gonna have him combined most of the time, and I saw my friend's Hasbro Devvy, and like it better than I thought I would. Plus, the fact that the Devvy components convert into weapons is plenty enough accessories for me

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:12 pm

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I personally am getting the Hasbro version. The lack of articulation is not bothering me too bad and I am good with the paint job. Plus I can get the Hasbro version for a good bit cheaper through a good source, so that's where I'm headed

Moosey wrote:I used to want to buy the UW version, but then again, I'm gonna have him combined most of the time, and I saw my friend's Hasbro Devvy, and like it better than I thought I would. Plus, the fact that the Devvy components convert into weapons is plenty enough accessories for me

I've actually been saving up for the Hasbro Devy for a while, and I'm at $117.00 right now, so now I'm kinda wanting the Takara one, not just for extra posability, but hopefully for better joints and stronger tab connections. I also like the purple hands, and the optional visor.

Like LegendaryAntiHero on Facebook · by **LegendaryAntiHero** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:25 pm

I hope you get a new Devastator soon. I love mine.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:35 pm

LegendaryAntiHero wrote:I hope you get a new Devastator soon. I love mine.

Cool buddy! I'm trying to save up!

Like I said, I would be fine with getting CW Devy, but since I have the chance, I'm going for the best version. =P

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 1:06 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
LegendaryAntiHero wrote:I hope you get a new Devastator soon. I love mine.

Cool buddy! I'm trying to save up! Like I said, I would be fine with getting CW Devy, but since I have the chance, I'm going for the best version. =P

Keep saving up! He'll be yours soon and nothing feels better than saving and buying something you really want

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 4:11 pm

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Keep saving up! He'll be yours soon and nothing feels better than saving and buying something you really want

Btw do you wanna get that 3rd party Mixmaster to combine with Devy? I can't decide! :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 4:37 pm

Thanks to fellow Seibertronian AzT, here's a friendly reminder from your friends here at Seibertron:

Early last month we reported that Devastator's preorder page went live and we're here to notify you that he is now in stock and available to ship from Target.com!

They seem to have missed the release date by a few days, since it's now August 5th and he was due on the 1st, but better late than never with an awesome combiner like this one! Sadly he's still showing as being unavailable in stores and seems to be an online only option from them at this point. There are some plusses, though! They offer free shipping, free returns if you have any problems and free store pickup in 4-7 days, on top of that, if you have an issue you can return it to your local Target store. (All the perks and pricing of Amazon, but without having to ship things back, not to mention 5% off if you use your Target Red Card!)

So far, Toys R Us is the only brick and mortar retail store to actually carry him on shelves as well as online, so if you're looking for instant gratification, you'll need to make a road trip to your closest TRU, but if you want to save some big bucks, time and have the patience, order from Target today!

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News Credits: 1 · by **YRQRM0** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:09 am

Really hoping he pops up at Costco for the holidays for cheap, like Metroplex.

News Credits: 4 · by **albnok** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:07 am

jamarmiller wrote:thanks for the pics, I was wondering specifically about that Skyfire, Starscream, and Optimus. The only other one Id wish I would have seen in these pics was toyworld Grimlock and other toyworld dinobots

Not sure if anyone has posted, but here's Hasbro Combiner Wars Devastator next to Toyworld's dinobot combiner, next to Hasbro Combiner Wars Superion.

by **superchook6909** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:30 am

You should clarify that it's the American Target stores that will stock Devastator, most people will assume that Australia will be getting him. And $149.99 American works out to be more in Australia.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 5:36 pm

YRQRM0 wrote:Really hoping he pops up at Costco for the holidays for cheap, like Metroplex.

My thoughts exactly, though, I'm actually saving up for the Takara version, and I don't wanna have 2 Devastators! :BANG_HEAD:

Maybe if I get Hasbro Devy for cheap, I'll sell him later, and get the Takara version, I don't know though! Too much complication! [-(

UW Devy is the one I want, and no Costco deal is gonna sway me towards the Hasbro version! (says the one with A.D.D and is probably gonna change his mind in a couple hours...) :lol:

Like LegendaryAntiHero on Facebook · by **LegendaryAntiHero** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:01 pm

Buying from Target sounds like a good idea. I'd rather get it from them than give TRU money after overcharging

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:19 pm

albnok wrote:Not sure if anyone has posted, but here's Hasbro Combiner Wars Devastator next to Toyworld's dinobot combiner, next to Hasbro Combiner Wars Superion.

Wow that dinocombiner has hideous leg kibble :SICK:

D@mn, and people give has/tak flack for reasonable kibble (some cases notwithstanding) that is just, no. He can't even stand in a normal manner with those 'legs' #-o

News Credits: 4 · by **albnok** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:07 pm

Hellscream9999 wrote:
albnok wrote:Not sure if anyone has posted, but here's Hasbro Combiner Wars Devastator next to Toyworld's dinobot combiner, next to Hasbro Combiner Wars Superion.

Wow that dinocombiner has hideous leg kibble

D@mn, and people give has/tak flack for reasonable kibble (some cases notwithstanding) that is just, no. He can't even stand in a normal manner with those 'legs'

Looking at official pictures from Toyworld, he is meant to stand with his legs further apart. I just put his legs together so he'd be taller. There is no official combiner mode instructions in any of the 3 released figures so far, so we're all just guessing that this is how it's supposed to be, based on pictures of prototypes.

Also, one thing notable about Long Haul, is that his waist is as wide as Devastator's. Most third-party combiners forget to widen the waist, and keep the combined mode waist as wide as the center voyager-class waist! This leads to them all having wide-legged combiner stances. Hasbro/Takara thankfully remembers to account for this (except for the Energon 5-member combiners...)

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 4:10 am

That Longhaul is a "voyager" in name only. He's so big, he's really an ULTRA class figure. Not that I'm complaining, of course.

In all honesty, the best Devastator is the official HASTAK, CW titant class. Because not only he's the REAL Devastator, not a re-imagining, he's accurate to the G1 toy and cartoon to a T. Especially the "Cartoon colored" re-issue.

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 6:20 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:That Longhaul is a "voyager" in name only. He's so big, he's really an ULTRA class figure. Not that I'm complaining, of course.

In all honesty, the best Devastator is the official HASTAK, CW titant class. Because not only he's the REAL Devastator, not a re-imagining, he's accurate to the G1 toy and cartoon to a T. Especially the "Cartoon colored" re-issue.

I don't necessarily disagree, but technically CW Devy is a reimagining too, with the updated vehicles and all.

by **phantom1592** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 6:26 am

They'really very tame updates though. More like an animation error or an artist mistake between panels.

He "is" Devastator. I don't think anyone really thinks this updates invalidates that....

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 12:53 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Keep saving up! He'll be yours soon and nothing feels better than saving and buying something you really want

Btw do you wanna get that 3rd party Mixmaster to combine with Devy? I can't decide!

Nah. I'm impressed by what I've seen in the reviews so I'll be sticking with the regular Devy