Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited

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With the Transformers fandom in Devastator fever with the upcoming Encore reissue, and new figures from various third parties, let us take a look at the Encore Devastator pre-order over at amiami.jp. The figure is set for release this November, and the japanese hobby site has blown up the prototype image of the behemoth sized combiner. While some have seen a smaller version of this picture, it shows that Encore Devastator will feature black forearms, and Mixmaster's mixer will have a gray tone, which will set this figure apart from it's original release. Also of note, the missile launchers are colored yellow, instead of the original green. Will these changes stick to the November release, or will the figure be the exact same as it's Generation One version? Only time will tell!

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Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252030)
Posted by korisifu on July 3rd, 2011 @ 8:42pm CDT

Glad I ordered this. I never had the original as a kid, and I really want the 3rd party one...just can't justify paying that much for it. I bought my son the all green movie verse one and have been wanting my own ever since.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252040)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 3rd, 2011 @ 8:53pm CDT

Wait, so this is supposed to be bigger than the original? Or is the word "behemoth" used in the summary used as a metaphor? :???:

If this is just a metaphor, then I deserve this;

#-o

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252057)
Posted by WeatherManNX01 on July 3rd, 2011 @ 9:24pm CDT

I find it hard to believe that Mixmaster's barrel will be grey, which completely doesn't match with anything else on the figure. Same goes for the missile launchers.

But stranger things have been known to happen.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252059)
Posted by NTESHFT on July 3rd, 2011 @ 9:26pm CDT

Never had all of the original, myself, So this is going to be great for me.

Mindmaster wrote:Wait, so this is supposed to be bigger than the original? Or is the word "behemoth" used in the summary used as a metaphor?

If this is just a metaphor, then I deserve this;

I'm pretty sure it will be the same size as the original G1. You could always buy the CD add ons.....

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252064)
Posted by Andrius on July 3rd, 2011 @ 9:33pm CDT

This was the only Gestalt I managed to complete as a kid and somewhere along the line I lost Long Haul; so I'm looking forward to this reissue. I hope the color changes stand; they look sharp and I don't mind a little variation on a reissue. Bought!

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252069)
Posted by korisifu on July 3rd, 2011 @ 9:42pm CDT

Wait, what are the CD add ons? I'm not familiar with them

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252070)
Posted by all_the_primes on July 3rd, 2011 @ 9:43pm CDT

I can't buy this, but if I could, I would. My only minor draw back is that it doesn't have visor eyes.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252071)
Posted by robofreak on July 3rd, 2011 @ 9:44pm CDT

Isn't this how he looks on the old toy catalog? If so then maybe they are trying to give us the version that we never got like E Hobby Astrotrain.

That grey barrel is familiar for some reason and I think that is why.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252072)
Posted by all_the_primes on July 3rd, 2011 @ 9:45pm CDT

I can't buy this, but if I could, I would. My only minor draw back is that it doesn't have visor eyes.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252087)
Posted by Blurrz on July 3rd, 2011 @ 10:19pm CDT

korisifu wrote:Wait, what are the CD add ons? I'm not familiar with them

http://www.crazydevy.com/

Three or four add-ons that help make the G1 figure more articulate.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252095)
Posted by korisifu on July 3rd, 2011 @ 10:30pm CDT

Cool, thanks for the heads up!

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252109)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 3rd, 2011 @ 10:52pm CDT

Unfortunately, the site amiami from where I got the the original source picture has this all sold out. I'm trying to find another source where this guy is available at a cheaper price.

At its discounted reserved price, he's selling out like hot cakes!

transformers-encore-g1-devastator-giftset-reissue-t77481s120.php#p1251564

@ korisifu

You're welcome! :grin:

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252111)
Posted by Rated X on July 3rd, 2011 @ 10:56pm CDT

I dont see whats the big deal about the G1 re-release of Devastator. He has been re-issued and KO'd so many times in the last 25 years that its hard to imagine any G1 figure collector not owning him already in some form.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252112)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 3rd, 2011 @ 10:58pm CDT

Please let that just be a test shot or something. They better not finally reissue him and then ruin it with those color choices.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252118)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 3rd, 2011 @ 11:13pm CDT

What's wrong with the updated color choice? Maybe to differentiate him from the HiQ K.Os that are circulating and avoid the previous brouhaha that was Metroplex Encore.

And, the "visor" optic comment on Dev, well the TV series really couldn't get that right. For me, I wish they could give him the "red optics" he had in the show.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252120)
Posted by robofreak on July 3rd, 2011 @ 11:19pm CDT

I checked the toy catalog. They are making it look like the version in the catalog.

http://tfarchive.com/toys/catalogues/ge ... atalog.jpg

The grey barrel and black forearms are awesome now.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252130)
Posted by NTESHFT on July 3rd, 2011 @ 11:35pm CDT

Rated X wrote:I dont see whats the big deal about the G1 re-release of Devastator. He has been re-issued and KO'd so many times in the last 25 years that its hard to imagine any G1 figure collector not owning him already in some form.

Maybe because not everyone, like me, was able to get a AUTHENTIC G1 original or reissue, and maybe because the K.O's were really poorly done. I had a K.O. that just fell a[art when touched..........

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252146)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on July 4th, 2011 @ 12:27am CDT

i have a vintage devestator with all the crazy devy upgrades, but im gonna get this one too. that way i have one for my classics shelf and one for my G1 shelf

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252157)
Posted by Rated X on July 4th, 2011 @ 12:38am CDT

headsortails wrote:
Rated X wrote:I dont see whats the big deal about the G1 re-release of Devastator. He has been re-issued and KO'd so many times in the last 25 years that its hard to imagine any G1 figure collector not owning him already in some form.

Maybe because not everyone, like me, was able to get a AUTHENTIC G1 original or reissue, and maybe because the K.O's were really poorly done. I had a K.O. that just fell a[art when touched..........

My childhood vintage Devastator falls apart when you touch him. Especially the Bonecrusher arm. Im going with the TFC Devastator for my classics collection. Now what I really wanna see is the clear green plastic and light blue Devastator KO's that are supposed to be coming out later this year. Those things are going to be bad ass !!!

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252276)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 4th, 2011 @ 6:24am CDT

robofreak wrote:I checked the toy catalog. They are making it look like the version in the catalog.

http://tfarchive.com/toys/catalogues/ge ... atalog.jpg

The grey barrel and black forearms are awesome now.

If that is the final colors, then I might have to cancel my preorder or wait and see if Hasbro can do it right. Not feeling it at all. If they are going to change the color of the barrel, might as well make it purple.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252277)
Posted by RhA on July 4th, 2011 @ 6:31am CDT

I want this. I like tht they're changing it from the G1 version, there's something for everyone that way.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252301)
Posted by REMINATOR on July 4th, 2011 @ 8:03am CDT

LOST Cybertronian wrote:
robofreak wrote:I checked the toy catalog. They are making it look like the version in the catalog.

http://tfarchive.com/toys/catalogues/ge ... atalog.jpg

The grey barrel and black forearms are awesome now.

If that is the final colors, then I might have to cancel my preorder or wait and see if Hasbro can do it right. Not feeling it at all. If they are going to change the color of the barrel, might as well make it purple.

I too hope it's a test shot. I prefer the original colors. If they are doing any color update, then give me the anime accuracy, red eye, Mixmaster mixer is purple, etc. Not a downgrade version of a catalog that's neither the original color or cartoon.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252317)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on July 4th, 2011 @ 8:37am CDT

LOST Cybertronian wrote:
robofreak wrote:I checked the toy catalog. They are making it look like the version in the catalog.

http://tfarchive.com/toys/catalogues/ge ... atalog.jpg

The grey barrel and black forearms are awesome now.

If that is the final colors, then I might have to cancel my preorder or wait and see if Hasbro can do it right. Not feeling it at all. If they are going to change the color of the barrel, might as well make it purple.

I take it that you already have an original G1 Devastator? If I had an original in good condition and I didn't like the paint job then I'd probably pass too.
BUT, I don't own a G1 version and am over the moon that he's finally getting a reissue despite all the talk of his mold being lost/broken and that the Encore line has returned. Pre-ordered it on Amazon.co.jp already. Roll on November

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252362)
Posted by Stormrider on July 4th, 2011 @ 9:51am CDT

Blurrz wrote:With the Transformers fandom in Devastator fever with the upcoming Encore reissue, and new figures from various third parties, let us take a look at the Encore Devastator pre-order over at amiami.jp. The figure is set for release this November, and the japanese hobby site has blown up the prototype image of the behemoth sized combiner. While some have seen a smaller version of this picture, it shows that Encore Devastator will feature black forearms, and Mixmaster's mixer will have a gray tone, which will set this figure apart from it's original release. Also of note, the missile launchers are colored yellow, instead of the original green. Will these changes stick to the November release, or will the figure be the exact same as it's Generation One version? Only time will tell!

Keep it at Seibertron.com - The Ultimate Transformers Resource!

I love how the Encore figures make these little improvements.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252401)
Posted by NTESHFT on July 4th, 2011 @ 11:05am CDT

Rated X wrote:
headsortails wrote:
Rated X wrote:I dont see whats the big deal about the G1 re-release of Devastator. He has been re-issued and KO'd so many times in the last 25 years that its hard to imagine any G1 figure collector not owning him already in some form.

Maybe because not everyone, like me, was able to get a AUTHENTIC G1 original or reissue, and maybe because the K.O's were really poorly done. I had a K.O. that just fell a[art when touched..........

My childhood vintage Devastator falls apart when you touch him. Especially the Bonecrusher arm. Im going with the TFC Devastator for my classics collection. Now what I really wanna see is the clear green plastic and light blue Devastator KO's that are supposed to be coming out later this year. Those things are going to be bad ass !!!

I'm gonna get the G1 reissue, but I want tow wait and see what the Maketoys Deva is going to look l;ke before deciding between it and the TFC Hercules. I hope Maketoys will be a little cheaper, to be honest.....

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252412)
Posted by Windsweeper on July 4th, 2011 @ 11:21am CDT

Only way I would want this is if they scaled it up like the KO Bruticus. G1 combiners were always to small. Apart from Predaking who I felt was too big.

Still, to those of you who like this, I hope it exceeds your expectations.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252418)
Posted by Overcracker on July 4th, 2011 @ 11:35am CDT

Rated-X wrote:I dont see whats the big deal about the G1 re-release of Devastator. He has been re-issued and KO'd so many times in the last 25 years that its hard to imagine any G1 figure collector not owning him already in some form.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe Devy has ever been officially re-issued after G2.

There's been many KO's of varying degrees of quality yes, but to my knowledge there hasn't been an official re-issue for it yet.

With that being the case, its nice to finally get an official release.

I just hope Crazy Devy decides to re-release some of their power parts for this. I really only want the head, the waist/thighs and the articulated hands.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252451)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 4th, 2011 @ 12:43pm CDT

Seems like you can't please everyone. People rant against the KOs. Now that TT is going to re-issue the "D" man after like 25 years, we are hearing a lot of grumblings. It's either this or a that. So what if it ain't a direct replica of the original. Encore Meister among others sported a few improvements over the originals which, imho ain't all that bad. TT ain't forcing us to get this TF fix so for the naysayers out there, just follow Thumper's age old advice, "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all" against Devastar. Heck, despite its blocky pedigree, he is 1000x better than the ROTF monstrosity.

Heck, Dev's so "wanted" that within a few seconds from the moment I saw the solicitation and got to post the pic from amiami, the bugger was all but sold out. Another site,hobbysearch still has it on pre-order but on a higher price (but still below the SRP Y 10,000). No sign yet at hlj.

After 25 years, it sure is worth the wait. I just pray the QC won't be the same as Bruticus.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252470)
Posted by robofreak on July 4th, 2011 @ 1:10pm CDT

I love the fact that it's the catalog version. It makes me more likely to buy it as well.

I also think it's a great way to combat KOs. Considering how different it will be to a lot of the KOs on the market, it's a good marketing strategy for Takara to give us the Catalog version since a KO hasn't been made to reflect that look.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252491)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 4th, 2011 @ 1:42pm CDT

If you can't beat 'em, release a better version than the KO. That's it TT, keep 'em coming.

I hope/pray that the other gestalt's get the re-issue treatment. I for one wish for Computron, Abominus and even Superion (I got mine second hand, but buying a brand new one beats everything hands down)

On a side issue. Encore Metroplex has an additional improvement in Slammer having an extra connecting peg. The KO didn't have that (I think)

Meister has blue visor and the stamped graphed "Martini" colors

Sky Lynx and OS had new face (sort off)/ extra paint apps and decals

Trailbreaker and Hoist blue visors

Ratchet and IH has card board cutouts for faces (lame O TT) #-o

The Seekers, some new stamped graphed sigils and patterns

Casseticons more or less the same with the Seekers

Minibot set, same too (blue optics and sigils)

Bruticus had almost similar upgrades with the Destron sigil

Predaking, gold and additional optic decals in red

So it's no surprise that Devastar would be any different. So what's the hubbub then? Maybe this IS a measure to distinguish them from the KOs.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252502)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 4th, 2011 @ 2:07pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:I just hope Crazy Devy decides to re-release some of their power parts for this. I really only want the head, the waist/thighs and the articulated hands.

Tfsource still has many of the parts in stock or on preorder for a late summer restock.

Head in-stock

Hands and Magna Lazer preorder

Forearms in-stock

Silver thighs in-stock (which might go halfway decent with the gray barrel)

Purple thighs in-stock

Barrel set preorder (If you want to get rid of that unsightly gray barrel)

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252547)
Posted by NTESHFT on July 4th, 2011 @ 2:42pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:Seems like you can't please everyone. People rant against the KOs. Now that TT is going to re-issue the "D" man after like 25 years, we are hearing a lot of grumblings. It's either this or a that. So what if it ain't a direct replica of the original. Encore Meister among others sported a few improvements over the originals which, imho ain't all that bad. TT ain't forcing us to get this TF fix so for the naysayers out there, just follow Thumper's age old advice, "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all" against Devastar. Heck, despite its blocky pedigree, he is 1000x better than the ROTF monstrosity.

Heck, Dev's so "wanted" that within a few seconds from the moment I saw the solicitation and got to post the pic from amiami, the bugger was all but sold out. Another site,hobbysearch still has it on pre-order but on a higher price (but still below the SRP Y 10,000). No sign yet at hlj.

After 25 years, it sure is worth the wait. I just pray the QC won't be the same as Bruticus.

Gotta agree with you there, especially about ROTF Devastator.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252597)
Posted by harrogatebantam31 on July 4th, 2011 @ 4:14pm CDT

2 things I like about this, firstly I can get a proper Dev after falling into the KO trap when I first go back into collecting.

Secondly it seems the Encore line is back! =P~

Cheered me up after the depression of getting home from my holidays.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252613)
Posted by MightyMagnus78 on July 4th, 2011 @ 4:58pm CDT

Didn't the original pre Transformers Diaclone Devastator have the black forearms and the grey barrel? So maybe this Encore version is in homage to Diaclone?

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252743)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 4th, 2011 @ 9:13pm CDT

@ Mighty Magnus :APPLAUSE:

Back to it's roots I say. And now that you mention it, Diaclone I mean, can we also pray that maybe Raiden too be included in the Encore line?

Edit:

From my previous post, it was Thumper's mom that gave the advice, my bad :lol:

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252757)
Posted by robofreak on July 4th, 2011 @ 9:33pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:@ Mighty Magnus

Back to it's roots I say. And now that you mention it, Diaclone I mean, can we also pray that maybe Raiden too be included in the Encore line?

Edit:

From my previous post, it was Thumper's mom that gave the advice, my bad

I WANT RAIDEN.

If that happens I will be the happiest fanboy here.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252768)
Posted by Stormrider on July 4th, 2011 @ 10:06pm CDT

robofreak wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:@ Mighty Magnus

Back to it's roots I say. And now that you mention it, Diaclone I mean, can we also pray that maybe Raiden too be included in the Encore line?

Edit:

From my previous post, it was Thumper's mom that gave the advice, my bad

I WANT RAIDEN.

If that happens I will be the happiest fanboy here.

I double that.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1252944)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 5th, 2011 @ 6:25am CDT

With Devastar being quite an old mold that just got resurrected, who knows? Raiden/TrainRobo came out just about the same time during the Diaclone era and got released during the Headmaster run (which more or less means that the master molds aren't that worn out yet right?) If TT was able to re-issue the Season 1 cars, what more the above?

So let us "help" TT by making this release successful by patronizing this with much gusto and not let this be another "Super God Ginrai or Star Convoy" fiasco.

On a side note, how do we reach TT's customer service site and remind them to make sure the QC aren't compromised.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1253319)
Posted by Stormrider on July 5th, 2011 @ 8:11pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:With Devastar being quite an old mold that just got resurrected, who knows? Raiden/TrainRobo came out just about the same time during the Diaclone era and got released during the Headmaster run (which more or less means that the master molds aren't that worn out yet right?) If TT was able to re-issue the Season 1 cars, what more the above?

So let us "help" TT by making this release successful by patronizing this with much gusto and not let this be another "Super God Ginrai or Star Convoy" fiasco.

On a side note, how do we reach TT's customer service site and remind them to make sure the QC aren't compromised.

Reaching TT customer service isn't possible. The most effective way to get your point across is by communicating with your retailer, who in turn will communicate with their TT counterparts.

Re: Transformers: Encore 20 Devastar / Devastator Revisited (1260796)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 17th, 2011 @ 11:19am CDT

After breaking out the pics 2 weeks in advance from TT.......