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News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:34 pm

I'm riding the fence. I have an old G2 Dev, but he's worse for wear. Crane dude... c'mon! ..... Longarm ....no ..... Cranebrain.... *snap, snap, snap* ..... Hook?! HOOK! Jesus! Hook has always been busted in half, but he holds together when combined. Also, the 3 year old ran in the 'Tron recently wielding a stinkin' broom, and... WHAMMY! Knocked him off the shelf. Coulda been worse, but Hook's crane arm got smashed up real good.

Anyway, I'm hoping some fine Canadian will do a review so we can get a sense of how fragile they are. And they always are. I'm a little hesitant to spend what their asking on old glass pants.

But a green and purple one! Man! It would be nice to have.

Now imma open me some DiaDudes Maneuvers Alpha, and Beta! And have them fight Repugnus! :twisted:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:41 am

Cobotron wrote:I'm riding the fence. I have an old G2 Dev, but he's worse for wear.

Ouch dude! You totes need a new Devs! Granted I never had a complete G2 Devs (2 or 3 dudes) but they felt great. Maybe hunt down a vintage G1 or 2? :-?

Unless...

Cobotron wrote:Anyway, I'm hoping some fine Canadian will do a review so we can get a sense of how fragile they are. And they always are. I'm a little hesitant to spend what their asking on old glass pants.

Oh don't worry, I'm your man. ;)^

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:46 am

shajaki wrote:Oh don't worry, I'm your man.

Indeed you are! I wasn't insinuating you specifically , but you ARE one fine Canadian. Among the finest! ;)^

Fine Young Canadians? Wasn't that a band? :-?

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:06 pm

Cobotron wrote:
shajaki wrote:Oh don't worry, I'm your man.
Indeed you are! I wasn't insinuating you specifically , but you ARE one fine Canadian. Among the finest!

Cobotron wrote:Fine Young Canadians? Wasn't that a band?

I'm the emo blonde in the back :lol:

This is literally one of the first pics in a google search of fine young canadians

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:58 pm

It was a dumb dated joke that flew right over your Jaki!

Cannibals, Canadians.... eh, what's the difference? :lol:

Love the bangs BTW! ;)^

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 3:54 pm

PREDAKING vs Wreckgar? F'AWESOME.

Imma have to see if my Walmart has got dem G1ers....how far is Hasbruh going with G1 reissues at Walmart??

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 5:18 pm

Cobotron wrote: It was a dumb dated joke that flew right over your Jaki!

K I absolutely know the song, but am quite music illiterate (bands names, song names) :lol:

bodrock wrote:Imma have to see if my Walmart has got dem G1ers....how far is Hasbruh going with G1 reissues at Walmart??

I just got home after hitting 4 local Walmarts in a row, and nadda :BANG_HEAD:

I'm not sure you guys have spotted them on your own shelves though. Meanwhile in the fabled Canadas, we've had the Minibots (haven't found myself yet), Starscream (got'em), and fresh off the assembly line Devs. Strangely enough, the first one announced (Hotrod) is nowhere to be found but online :-?

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:06 am

Guess what folks, I'ma have a brand spankin new old Devastator tonight :DANCE:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:11 am

Also I came across the new line (Cyberverse?) and damn do they ever look unimpressive :SMUG:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:53 am

I've done a mini write up for all the Studio Series figures so far, so why not keep the ball rolling with Megatron and Brawl. Pics first? Pics first.

Brawl's up. He's an odd duck....
Tanks mode looks fine enough, but the main turret, y'know, the big gun you'd want to move, doesn't move. Even though there's a joint in the transformation that could totally allow it (though at the wrong axis, and would expose a huge hole). The turret above however, does move. Transformation about the right level of complexity you'd want. Bot mode is posable, enough, I guess. Nothing crazy, but not particularly limited like Blackout. His main issue, I'd say is his size. Shoulda been a Leader *tsk tsk*. If you need a Brawl, go for it. But if you got the OG Leader, stick with him.

Megatron. If you need an ROTF one, this is likely your best bet.
His, thing... mode, sure is a thing. He's a bit uneven in the rear, and my turret is bent (from storage in bot mode, which I don't see how is unavoidable). But the thing is a thing, so *shrug*. Transformation fools you, but its all that tricky. Once you got it, it's like "oh". Bot mode is pretty good! The right proportions, posable (ankle tilts!), and no kibble. The previous Leader is only good with upgrades, and the old Voyager (looking particularly at Movie the Best) might be painted to the nines, but he's got some crazy back kibble. I thought this new one was pretty plain-jane in pics, and while he does look better in hand, could really use some more paint. Other than that, he's pretty cool. Recommended ;)^

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:57 pm

I love the battle dome shots!! Predaking looks proper badass!

What's your opinion of Lockdown. I love the bugger, best deluxe so far for me

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 4:52 pm

Lockdown is aight. Better than the first one by a long shot.

Despite his size, I think Jazz is my favorite deluxe so far.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 4:56 pm

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:09 pm

Sweet mother of Generation One!

Dish, girlfriend!

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:46 pm

Cobotron wrote:Sweet mother of Generation One!

Dish, girlfriend!

Home, review is up! I'll drop it in here too

My niece works at a Walmart. I gave her the SKU's for Devs and the Minibots, and she found them in the back! SCORE! :DANCE:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:46 pm

I got the Walmart G1 reissue Devastator, ripped him open, and have thoroughly done all my "tests". The last time he was released (Encore #20 and #20A) the QC was pretty poor, so I'm sure a lot of people are wondering how this one will measure up. Also due to his steep price tag (100 CAD/75 USD) buying one of these might be considered quite a leap of faith.

For once folks, our faith has been rewarded.
He. Feels. GREAT. And I seriously hope it's not just my copy.
Each individual figure looks and feels fantastic. The plastic is top notch, and everything is tight and solid. The only thing so far that's worried me was Longhauls right arm was hard to pull out the first time, but since then its felt fine. Everybody transforms nicely and everything works (which is nice because one of the heads on my 20A broke and got lost inside his body).

Put'em all together, and you also get a pretty solid Devastator. I mean, he's not that solid to begin with but I doubt he could be any better than this one. All this kinda makes me sad that the beautifully painted 20A was such a dud.

But is he worth the steep cost of admission? I really think he is. The only negative I can come up with it the two shades of green plastic he seems to have, but I personally have no idea how Encore #20 (proper) or the original was. For a crisp quality G1 Devs, you can't do better than this unless you're dead set on proper vintage. I highly recommend him ;)^

*Don't mind my dusty 20A*

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:12 pm

Score one for Shajuncle!!! ;)^

Now I'm more inclined to hunt this elusive beast.

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:46 pm

G1 Devs looks better than ever. I have yet to see any of the reissues here in OR -- but my Walmarts aren't really great at keeping stock in or up.

Thanks for the pics, Shaj! They're pretty much bought if I ever see 'em.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:26 pm

Makes me very happy the quality is good!

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:42 am

shajaki wrote:Megatron... and my turret is bent (from storage in bot mode, which I don't see how is unavoidable)...

Soft rubber? Try the old hair dryer massage yet? Works for me errytime ;)^

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:40 pm

carytheone wrote:
shajaki wrote:Megatron... and my turret is bent (from storage in bot mode, which I don't see how is unavoidable)...
Soft rubber? Try the old hair dryer massage yet? Works for me errytime

I ain't worried about it, I don't plan on shelving him in alt mode :lol:

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:18 pm

shajaki wrote:
carytheone wrote:
shajaki wrote:Megatron... and my turret is bent (from storage in bot mode, which I don't see how is unavoidable)...
Soft rubber? Try the old hair dryer massage yet? Works for me errytime
I ain't worried about it, I don't plan on shelving him in alt mode

Well, what ever straightens your turret :shock:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:55 pm

carytheone wrote:
shajaki wrote:
carytheone wrote:
shajaki wrote:Megatron... and my turret is bent (from storage in bot mode, which I don't see how is unavoidable)...
Soft rubber? Try the old hair dryer massage yet? Works for me errytime
I ain't worried about it, I don't plan on shelving him in alt mode
Well, what ever straightens your turret