The Energon Pub

[Dead Metal]

You know what? What if Titan Devastaor isn't a new mold combiner team, or even a reissue? What if it's literally just a straight up repaint of Titan Class Metroplex, I mean they gotta reuse that at some point.

You mean besides the 4 different paint variants that already exist?

You mean US retail, Japanese retail, and the SDCC version that was sold at SDCC, Hasbro Toyshop and a Chinese con? Totes 4 different versions, and totally enough to recoup costs.

By the way, that post about it being a Metroplex repaint wasn't serious, it was a joke.

[Rodimus Prime]

By the way, that post about it being a Metroplex repaint wasn't serious, it was a joke.

It would be Hasbro trolling at its best.

Seriously, I would like to see Metroplex repainted into Metrotitan.

[william-james88]

and ah ... reissue Trypticon? That's a surprise.

Yeah, thats what surprised me most. And I am very happy about that too. Will go well with my G1 Scorponok I just hope it costs less than a complete G1 on e-bay.

[Wolfman Jake]

G1 reissues of Perceptor and Blaster again? Well, now the repeat Insecticons don't seem so out of place. I wonder what will make Perceptor and Blaster different from their reissues a few years ago. G1 Trypticon will be nice, though Generations Metroplex is going to dwarf him. Best news, besides putting to rest all of the G1 Devastator reissue fear, is that the SDCC offering this year will be the G2 yellow repaint of Devastator. That's a total skip for me! My wallet is happy now

[Sabrblade]

Who's this CATZ chap? He own a small distributor?

He's the guy who first posted about the first waves of Movie Advanced Series toys like Dispensor.

His supplier is his source, who saw these at a Hasbro Asia showroom.

[william-james88]

Who's this CATZ chap? He own a small distributor?

He's the guy who first posted about the first waves of Movie Advanced Series toys like Dispensor.

His supplier is his source, who saw these at a Hasbro Asia showroom.

No pics from that event?

[Sabrblade]

Who's this CATZ chap? He own a small distributor?

He's the guy who first posted about the first waves of Movie Advanced Series toys like Dispensor.

His supplier is his source, who saw these at a Hasbro Asia showroom.

No pics from that event?

I'm guessing it was "no pics allowed" event.

[william-james88]

TFW2005 member CATZ has been given some interesting news after one of his suppliers attended the recent "Hasbro Asia Showroom" closed doors event.

A major part of these details are regarding the Generations Devastator figure which was confirmed to exist in the Toysrus database at a 179.99$ canadian price tag.

Here are the notes he took down after talking with his supplier.

"Just got great news(regarding Generations Devastator) from my supplier:
- All new mold
- Awesome
- Huge
- Box are metroplex sized
- Combination of voyagers and 1 leader (the number of bots inside the box are not confirmed yet - sorry for the mess)
- green
- sdcc will be yellow

Also
G1 box set:
- Blaster
- perceptor
- Insecticon
- Trypticon
- g1 cone head set"

CATZ has proven to be a reliable source in the past as it was he who first posted about the first waves of Movie Advanced Series toys like Dispensor.

This seems to answer a lot of questions people have been asking recently, although Hasbro has yet to make an official announcement. So remember, Keep calm and discuss in the Energon Pub Forum!

[philswitch engage]

super excited about devestator and the trypticon reissue.

I would love a titan sized trypticon generations figure.

[Bouncy X]

gonna wait for photos etc... but i admit the thought of a giant G1 Devastator is very tempting. not that i have room for that and i'm sure it'll be mighty expensive but i guess its the 1984 version of me inside that would want it.

never had the original toys for him and i'm a sucker for G1, so while i don't have that big a collection, sometimes i see one i just gotta have. (last time being Masterpiece Soundwave)

ironically i do have the original G1 Metroplex (still mint in box because i didn't play with him a lot back in the day) but never got the new one.

[Desslok2201]

So far, great news.....BUT- if those are all G1 reissues listed, and we know that the insecticons are ~$80... Trypticon will be astronomically expensive. On the plus side, the cost of Full-Tilt's little gun should drop on the secondary market. Still not sure I like the idea of unevenly sized constructicons, the 1 leader 4 voyager formula would work great for scramble city types but not for Devastator

[Rated X]

A leader with voyagers thats huge ?

The more info I hear about this new Devastator, the more I think its going to be a huge stand alone plastic pile of suck.

[padfoo]

TFW2005 member CATZ has been given some interesting news after one of his suppliers attended the recent "Hasbro Asia Showroom" closed doors event.

Here are the notes he took down after talking with his supplier.

"Just got great news(regarding Generations Devastator) from my supplier:
- All new mold
- Awesome
- Huge
- Box are metroplex sized
- Combination of voyagers and 1 leader (the number of bots inside the box are not confirmed yet - sorry for the mess)
- green
- sdcc will be yellow

Also
G1 box set:
- Blaster
- perceptor
- Insecticon
- Trypticon
- g1 cone head set"

CATZ has proven to be a reliable source in the past as it was he who first posted about the first waves of Movie Advanced Series toys like Dispensor.

This seems to answer a lot of questions people have been asking recently, although Hasbro has yet to make an official announcement. So remember, Keep calm and discuss in the Energon Pub Forum!

I guess we will have to wait and see. This seems almost too good to be true. As for the Generations Devastator, who would the leader class figure be? seems like they would use a mold they can reuse, to recoup development cost. Why not two voyagers for the torso?........

[Noideaforaname]

Oooh, G2/Caterpillar Yellow Constructicons would be neat.

Reissue Trypticon would probably be stupid expensive given how much they're charging for the Insecticons...

[Madeus Prime]

I'm hoping that the leader is simply Hook, because he (looking at his design) would be the longest in vehicle/tallest in robot mode. And he really does just hinge to form the chest.

[RiddlerJ]

I would think the Leader size would be Long Haul. He usually forms the torso and isn't his truck mode, in reality, supposed to be huge compared to the others.

I wouldn't be surprised if Scrapper gets the shaft. They'll just repaint Generations Scoop as him as a separate figure.

It's a shame. I want to be excited but I already broke down and got a Green Giant. (Plus I have the Classics and G2 versions) I can't afford another expensive Devastator set.

[Blozor]

Still would like a Trypticon that could stand toe-to-toe with Generations Metroplex, not be kicked around by him. Wishful thinking, I know, but I've always liked Trypticon and would love an updated version. Besides, I still have the original G1 Trypticon, so the reissue will be a pass for me, too. Unfortunatelt, if they reissue him with an insane price point amd he doesn't sell, Hasbro will interpret that as lack of interest and use it as justification to not pursue a costly new mold after Metroplex reportedly generated a "Meh" response.

[megatronus]

Hmmm... a Leader figure as part of Devastator? That's curious.

I would guess it's Hook. Looking at Hercules, the upper part of the torso could have been bulkier, and a somewhat larger Voyager/smaller Leader size might do the trick.

Or maybe one of the figures is designated Leader because it incorporates some of the additional pieces/kibble that complete the Devastators look (such as the forearms and chest shield)?

I'm excited to learn more!


EDIT: Thinking about it, I could also see the Leader being Long Haul... a large Devy would certainly benefit from Leader sized hips...

[rpetras]

Still would like a Trypticon that could stand toe-to-toe with Generations Metroplex, not be kicked around by him. Wishful thinking, I know, but I've always liked Trypticon and would love an updated version. Besides, I still have the original G1 Trypticon, so the reissue will be a pass for me, too. Unfortunatelt, if they reissue him with an insane price point amd he doesn't sell, Hasbro will interpret that as lack of interest and use it as justification to not pursue a costly new mold after Metroplex reportedly generated a "Meh" response.

If this is true, and this is the only official Trypticon we will be getting (and it conflicts with other things I have read, so I'm not 100% sure it is) I'll be plunking down for the Maketoys city-bots.

[Diem]

Why make a Devastator that's so out of scale with the whole Combiner Wars line that Hasbro is pushing? I could see Predaking being bigger given G1 sizes but making a Devastator that huge is just bizarre. I know you gotta keep the rabid 1985 fans happy but this is a baffling move.

[GuyIncognito]

A leader with voyagers thats huge ?

The more info I hear about this new Devastator, the more I think its going to be a huge stand alone plastic pile of suck.

Yeah, it'll probably give you cancer, too.

[william-james88]

gonna wait for photos etc... but i admit the thought of a giant G1 Devastator is very tempting. not that i have room for that and i'm sure it'll be mighty expensive but i guess its the 1984 version of me inside that would want it.

never had the original toys for him and i'm a sucker for G1, so while i don't have that big a collection, sometimes i see one i just gotta have. (last time being Masterpiece Soundwave)

ironically i do have the original G1 Metroplex (still mint in box because i didn't play with him a lot back in the day) but never got the new one.

We already know the price.

[Rodimus Minor]

Well if he is as Big as I think I will need to make some room for this behemoth, Now show me Some pics ASAP

[william-james88]

Well if he is as Big as I think I will need to make some room for this behemoth, Now show me Some pics ASAP

Here are some pics of Hasbro's Devastator:






Oh wait, you wanted pics of the upcoming devastator, sorry.

[Cobotron]

Wise assss.