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[Autobot N]

So many in-hand images of Devastator (including amazingly good quality ones), and no reviews yet??? *sigh* What is mankind coming to.

He's not been released yet. None of these are actual peoples that they bought

Yup. All of them are from TFYuki (I think).

[fenrir72]

Aww gawd! Based on the complaints on Brawl, anychance he's misassembled?

[Hellscream9999]

Aww gawd! Based on the complaints on Brawl, anychance he's misassembled?

It's possible, but what would the pelvis connect to to stabalize it, I can't really visualize what it is you're trying to ask via the pictures, but the cut outs, do seem very deliberate and obvious

[william-james88]

Congrats you guys! That's awesome.
I converted GBP to USD out of curiosity (about $246) and was like .
Then I looked him up on BBTS and he is there for $220. So that's seems better.

Oh yeah, Kapow is way better. I looked into it and ordering from BBTS for the UK would be 65.74 shipping + 220 + 20% tax so: 341$

BBTS is really only advantageous within these options:

1. You live in he US
2. You buy a discounted item and have it shipped to a friend in the US combining with his/her order and then have your friend remove your stuff from the packaging and put in a smaller box with no value written and ship it to you the cheapest way (aka the El Cheapo way).
3. You live in Brazil

Of course, this is largely for Hasbro and Hasbro Asia items. For smaller boxed Takara items any Japan importer is way better and plus you get the product faster.

And for those wondering, shipping Devy from Japan has been reported to be 40$ US, which we all kinda figured.

Oh and there is a review on UW Devy, but it is comparable to trying to read Takara instructions:

[Hellscream9999]

Congrats you guys! That's awesome.
I converted GBP to USD out of curiosity (about $246) and was like .
Then I looked him up on BBTS and he is there for $220. So that's seems better.

Oh yeah, Kapow is way better. I looked into it and ordering from BBTS for the UK would be 65.74 shipping + 220 + 20% tax so: 341$

BBTS is really only advantageous within these options:

1. You live in he US
2. You buy a discounted item and have it shipped to a friend in the US combining with his/her order and then have your friend remove your stuff from the packaging and put in a smaller box with no value written and ship it to you the cheapest way (aka the El Cheapo way).
3. You live in Brazil

Of course, this is largely for Hasbro and Hasbro Asia items. For smaller boxed Takara items any Japan importer is way better and plus you get the product faster.

And for those wondering, shipping Devy from Japan has been reported to be 40$ US, which we all kinda figured.

Well, it is a 'small' company based in America, we have ours, you have amiami, and the uk has theirs

[william-james88]

Well, it is a 'small' company based in America, we have ours, you have amiami, and the uk has theirs

We ALL have Amiami. Also, Amiami is reportedly not the best anymore, Nippon Yassan has it beat on a few items (granted not by much and you pay up front for shipping and the item).

PS: Techinicall Canada has it's own as well, Ages 3 and Up, but since they charge in US$ it kind of defeats the purpose of a Canadian store since your currency isn't hedged. And it also makes the taxes guaranteed. So you lose all around with those guys as a canadian. But our TRU isn't bad: for some reason it has the cheapest prices these days, I am not complaining. It has become my number one place to shop (aside from some Japan sites).

[Hellscream9999]

Well, it is a 'small' company based in America, we have ours, you have amiami, and the uk has theirs

We ALL have Amiami. Also, Amiami is reportedly not the best anymore, Nippon Yassan has it beat on a few items (granted not by much and you pay up front for shipping and the item).

PS: Techinicall Canada has it's own as well, Ages 3 and Up, but since they charge in US$ it kind of defeats the purpose of a Canadian store since your currency isn't hedged. And it also makes the taxes guaranteed. So you lose all around with those guys as a canadian. But our TRU isn't bad: for some reason it has the cheapest prices these days, I am not complaining. It has become my number one place to shop (aside from some Japan sites).

But don't you get a slightly better deal due to currency thingies? If you get a better deal through it than us, then it is 'yours'; but great to hear about your tru, ours are godawful, between the messy state of the places, the over-pricing, and the general lack of tfs, I never go there unless I have some $5 vouchers

[william-james88]

But don't you get a slightly better deal due to currency thingies? If you get a better deal through it than us, then it is 'yours'; but great to hear about your tru, ours are godawful, between the messy state of the places, the over-pricing, and the general lack of tfs, I never go there unless I have some $5 vouchers

No, you get a better deal since your currency over the yen is stronger than mine. Amiami is more yours than mine per your definition but I preffer we just all call it ours

[Hellscream9999]

But don't you get a slightly better deal due to currency thingies? If you get a better deal through it than us, then it is 'yours'; but great to hear about your tru, ours are godawful, between the messy state of the places, the over-pricing, and the general lack of tfs, I never go there unless I have some $5 vouchers

No, you get a better deal since your currency over the yen is stronger than mine. Amiami is more yours than mine per your definition but I prefer we just all call it ours

Fair enough; but I like that rain-check thing you do with the product codes, I don't think we can get away with that down here - though I am nearly the worst person to say for certain

[fenrir72]

Aww gawd! Based on the complaints on Brawl, anychance he's misassembled?

It's possible, but what would the pelvis connect to to stabalize it, I can't really visualize what it is you're trying to ask via the pictures, but the cut outs, do seem very deliberate and obvious

I don't own one yet. I posted the afforementioned issue about that floating pelvis of Brawl. Maybe some misassembly happened? Or hopefully TT will correct this?

[william-james88]

Fair enough; but I like that rain-check thing you do with the product codes, I don't think we can get away with that down here - though I am nearly the worst person to say for certain

Yeah I like it too. Just got some more rainchecks yesterday: if a combiner wars leader I want gets issued within the next 3 months (which wont be the case), it could be mine for 30$ the first day on the shelves.

[Hellscream9999]

Fair enough; but I like that rain-check thing you do with the product codes, I don't think we can get away with that down here - though I am nearly the worst person to say for certain

Yeah I like it too. Just got some more rainchecks yesterday: if a combiner wars leader I want gets issued within the next 3 months (which wont be the case), it could be mine for 30$ the first day on the shelves.

What?! Man, that's some good stuff you've got there; so you gonna get starscream with his cool crown?

[william-james88]

Fair enough; but I like that rain-check thing you do with the product codes, I don't think we can get away with that down here - though I am nearly the worst person to say for certain

Yeah I like it too. Just got some more rainchecks yesterday: if a combiner wars leader I want gets issued within the next 3 months (which wont be the case), it could be mine for 30$ the first day on the shelves.

What?! Man, that's some good stuff you've got there; so you gonna get starscream with his cool crown?

Yup, he will go well with another purchase I just made today. But that Starscream was an even better deal, only cost me 25$ total (19$ US).

[Hellscream9999]

Fair enough; but I like that rain-check thing you do with the product codes, I don't think we can get away with that down here - though I am nearly the worst person to say for certain

Yeah I like it too. Just got some more rainchecks yesterday: if a combiner wars leader I want gets issued within the next 3 months (which wont be the case), it could be mine for 30$ the first day on the shelves.

What?! Man, that's some good stuff you've got there; so you gonna get starscream with his cool crown?

Yup, he will go well with another purchase I just made today. But that Starscream was an even better deal, only cost me 25$ total (19$ US).

I'd go for that, leader starscream for $19US! He always danced on the fringes of me wanting him, $11 off at hts is still too much for me

[william-james88]

Hisashi Yuki is very excited about the upcoming Unite Warriors UW 03 Defensor / Guardian release. He posted a couple of fun pictures of Groove, Steetwise and UW Prowl who we haven't seen as much. Enjoy the pics of the cop trio below which look like the best ever episode of Chips.

[RiddlerJ]

Looking at Prowl and Streetwise, I really wonder why they didn't remold the back of the police car to have back windows, then when they transformed, leave the waist unturned so the window sides would be front. They would've both looked more accurate that way.

[Hellscream9999]

Looking at Prowl and Streetwise, I really wonder why they didn't remold the back of the police car to have back windows, then when they transformed, leave the waist unturned so the window sides would be front. They would've both looked more accurate that way.

But would have had useless knees...

[Randomhero]

Looking at Prowl and Streetwise, I really wonder why they didn't remold the back of the police car to have back windows, then when they transformed, leave the waist unturned so the window sides would be front. They would've both looked more accurate that way.

But would have had useless knees...

B-but accuracy! You don't want a prowl that walks like a bird?

[Hellscream9999]

Looking at Prowl and Streetwise, I really wonder why they didn't remold the back of the police car to have back windows, then when they transformed, leave the waist unturned so the window sides would be front. They would've both looked more accurate that way.

But would have had useless knees...

B-but accuracy! You don't want a prowl that walks like a bird?

Uh, no, I actually want articulation (Ya know, it's only one of the first things in my sig)

[RiddlerJ]

Oh yeah, the knees

[munkimus prime]

It's getting so close to me getting my Devy, I can almost feel it.

[Cyberpath]

[MemphisR56]

Knowing this is the only time that this configuration will happen without spending ridiculous amounts of money makes me deeply sad.

[DedicatedGhostArt]

*smashes keyboard* I know someone out there will buy 4 of these sets just to get these configurations.

[Carnivius_Prime]

Groove does look pretty decent but makes Streetwise and Prowl look crappy (though you can see why Hasbro chose to do a Legends Groove instead cos that is a big motorcycle). Prowl still just looks a bit desperately trying to use that mold especially with that chest paint.