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News Credits: 1 · Tue May 12, 2009 12:11 am

Well it's about @#%$*!# time! Somebody finally pulled their head out and took the MicroMaster Combiners to the next level. It is kind of odd that we do appear to have 7 of them now. I know it could have been done with 6 but how else are they going to squeeze the extra money out of us? They knew there was so much protest over the original gameplan(s) that if they didn't scale back the size and make it do what the fans wanted they'd be screwed but now they actually have fans willing to shell out money for a piece that isn't even necessary. Devious, underhanded, lacking any scruples and utterly admirable and brilliant! Way to go Takara!!

All right, Hasbro. Time to step up! If this toy doesn't make it to the states, those of you living in Rhode Island may want to seek shelter elsewhere. The streets of Jersey would probably be a safer place than anywhere near Pawtucket,RI. Hasbro will likely be over-run.

News Credits: 1452 · Tue May 12, 2009 12:23 am

Boofricking yeah. ROTFL line has been going downwards lately, and this is atleast some good news.

News Credits: 335 · Tue May 12, 2009 12:47 am

Oilspill wrote:I do find it funny that they can pull off this engineering in the legends size class but not larger size classes. Oh well.

Your comment made me realize something... and I mean this with no disrespect to you or your opinion, I'm just thinking out loud here after reading it.

It's not really funny, just done before. Think about how much "engineering" went into the original six Constructicons. Now compare those flip-part-swing-arms-stand-up figures to these small "simple" figures. These little bastard are a pretty good use of modern Transformers figure engineering. Not to mention the almost guaranteed range of movement and positionable options both kids and collectors alike will have with these.

I'm not knocking the O.G.D. but this new one is really growing on me, more so with the news of these little bad boys!

Tue May 12, 2009 12:50 am

where do i preorder this? the linked page was unclear as to where to preorder this...

i want it now!!! also of note is that each case will have "24 pcs (3 full set of 7 figures and 3 extra figures). Each carton box may contain variant figures inside"

News Credits: 16 · Tue May 12, 2009 1:45 am

I still can't believe the Supreme Devastator doesn't have individual bot modes. That actually makes me feel pretty dejected. I was really looking forward to that.

Tue May 12, 2009 2:30 am

Impresive figure(s)
I WANT this set.

News Credits: 8 · Tue May 12, 2009 3:20 am

JRFitzpatrick7 wrote:where do i preorder this? the linked page was unclear as to where to preorder this...

i want it now!!! also of note is that each case will have "24 pcs (3 full set of 7 figures and 3 extra figures). Each carton box may contain variant figures inside"

I was going to say the same thing. That would be somethng I would import for sure.. It did say that they would ship as soon as they got the stock in so maybe once they get the stock they will put up the pre-order form..Hopefully it won't cost a first born child

News Credits: 15 · Tue May 12, 2009 3:31 am

If they can do it with 2 inches of very basic plastic WHY cant they do it with 5 or 6?

Im not sure how confident I am at Devastators ability to hold its arms upright with the the weight of a whole figure being supported by only part of another legend class which I doubt has ratched joints.

Still, it will keep a lot of people happy.

Tue May 12, 2009 3:46 am

Tue May 12, 2009 4:20 am

Anyone else noticed they got the Bot modes for the Bulldozer and the Earthmover the wrong way round?

Obviously thats why Dev now looks like a multicoloured Megazord. Having 3 yellow bots managed to confuse someone, nevermind of they were all the same colour.

News Credits: 9 · Tue May 12, 2009 4:58 am

Me want.

Now, if everyone here emails hasbro to make a larger version of this, we just might get it. I'm gonna do it right now.

News Credits: 1 · Tue May 12, 2009 5:46 am

For those of you wondering why they can't/won't do this in the larger classes, just look at the picture and it should tell you everything you need to know. The combined Devastator doesn't look much like the movie, and most of the individual bots look totally wrong too. Only the vehicle modes look remotely close to the movie. In the smaller class and lower price point, most people won't care that much. But if you paid the big bucks for the larger ones and they were that far off from the movie, you'd be SUPER pissed.

News Credits: 2 · Tue May 12, 2009 6:17 am

WOW that is awesomesauce, I love it. Definately on the must get list.

Tue May 12, 2009 6:19 am

I like this! Legends class is easy on the pocket too. :grin:

News Credits: 15 · Tue May 12, 2009 6:30 am

karellan wrote:For those of you wondering why they can't/won't do this in the larger classes, just look at the picture and it should tell you everything you need to know. The combined Devastator doesn't look much like the movie, and most of the individual bots look totally wrong too. Only the vehicle modes look remotely close to the movie. In the smaller class and lower price point, most people won't care that much. But if you paid the big bucks for the larger ones and they were that far off from the movie, you'd be SUPER pissed.

Yeah but with more plastic to play with they would be able to get them more accurate. Heck I wouldnt care if you had to clip on extra parts to enable them to combine.

News Credits: 12 · Tue May 12, 2009 6:38 am

gee will this cause collectors to get this version and skip th $100 one?

Tue May 12, 2009 6:43 am

I can see a lot of collectors skipping the 100 dollar Devs. Heck, I was planning on getting all the constructicons, but since there's going to be a legends class crew that can combine, I don't have any interest in the deluxe/voyager figures anymore.

Tue May 12, 2009 6:48 am

I'm gettin' that fo' sho'. Fo' sho'.

Is there any word that this is actually going to appear here in the states?

News Credits: 10 · Tue May 12, 2009 6:50 am

nemesis-prime wrote:gee will this cause collectors to get this version and skip th $100 one?

I will definitely get this version. Size doesn't matter to me and this has everything I want from a Constructicon set. The price difference also helps.

News Credits: 1 · Tue May 12, 2009 7:07 am

If you look at the two yellow guys (I think Rampage and...), you can that the robots and vehicles don't match up (hint: wheels do NOT change to treads, and vice versa).
And BTW, IT'S AWESOME!!!!!

Tue May 12, 2009 7:27 am

Very impressive despite the small size. Think I may pick these up.

Tue May 12, 2009 7:30 am

If I end up getting Devastator I'm skipping the $100 version and getting this one. This one looks much better to me and it has the combining option. It's a shame all my other movie figs are going to tower over him.

News Credits: 20 · Tue May 12, 2009 7:39 am

These may end up being the only movie guys I get. Pretty neat and easy to store or display since it'll be fairly small. Neat!
:BOT:

Tue May 12, 2009 7:57 am

looks cool- makes me wonder- that there may be a full size one in the future=if this one sells good- why would they give us the one we really want first- -three modes- there savin that for later- i bet..well -we shall see-- :-?