The Energon Pub

[no-one]

Like a blowtorch.

Unfortunately, I do not own a blowtorch. And if I did, I can think of A few better uses for it than fixing toys... If you know what I mean...

Oh I know what you mean, but you'll need a pair of pliers to go with that blow torch.

Is it getting medieval up in here?

Well, this is Devastator seems appropriate

But do you know what they call him in Japan? A royale with elbows!

[william-james88]

But do you know what they call him in Japan? A royale with elbows!

TOO GOOD!

Also, its because of the metric system.

[Cobotron]

But do you know what they call him in Japan? A royale with elbows!

TOO GOOD!

Also, its because of the metric system.

"Which Devastator is yours?"
"It's the one that says TakaraTomy on it. Which in Japanese means, Bad Mutha ****!

[Hellscream9999]

But do you know what they call him in Japan? A royale with elbows!

TOO GOOD!

Also, its because of the metric system.

"Which Devastator is yours?"
"It's the one that says TakaraTomy on it. Which in Japanese means, Bad Mutha ****!

Oddly enough, that could be applied to any number of TT figures

[Spotter5]

Does anyone know if the Unite Warriors yellow/green is the same colour as the Hasbro version? I like the added detail in Takaras but quite fancy the Perfect Effct upgrades for Mixmaster.

[Stuartmaximus]

did you know that apart from online & Kapow Toys......we still haven't got Devastator in any of the physical stores(TRU, Smyths Toys, A1 Toys) here in the UK yet.........& doubt we ever will!(sad that)

seeing as we've started getting Wave 4 over here now.........& it'll probably just continue onto Wave 5 ect.

[brokenchopstick]

Does anyone know if the Unite Warriors yellow/green is the same colour as the Hasbro version? I like the added detail in Takaras but quite fancy the Perfect Effct upgrades for Mixmaster.

I don't have the CW version for comparison, but I can tell you that the PE-06 set has an ever-so-slightly yellower tint to it than the UW Constructicons. It's pretty imperceptible except under the brightest of lights.

I haven't gotten around to taking photos yet, but will upload when I do!

[william-james88]

Does anyone know if the Unite Warriors yellow/green is the same colour as the Hasbro version? I like the added detail in Takaras but quite fancy the Perfect Effct upgrades for Mixmaster.

Yup, I know and its not good news. Unite Warriors Devastator is less yellowish and more fluo green than the Hasbro one.

[Spotter5]

Thanks


So, Takara stock, maybe reprolabels? Or hasbro and upgrades and reprolabels????

[william-james88]

Thanks


So, Takara stock, maybe reprolabels? Or hasbro and upgrades and reprolabels????

I personally feel that buying Takara's Devastator from a japanese import site pretty much gives you a finished product (thats the option I went for, its easier to deal with and to monitor its increase in value). The other option would be buying a hasbro version for cheap (like 100$) and spending the savings on upgrades.

[RiddlerJ]

Does anyone know if the Unite Warriors yellow/green is the same colour as the Hasbro version? I like the added detail in Takaras but quite fancy the Perfect Effct upgrades for Mixmaster.

Yup, I know and its not good news. Unite Warriors Devastator is less yellowish and more fluo green than the Hasbro one.

Has any official talk of a G2 Devastator recolor come along yet? I'm surprised nothing has come out.

[Sabrblade]

Does anyone know if the Unite Warriors yellow/green is the same colour as the Hasbro version? I like the added detail in Takaras but quite fancy the Perfect Effct upgrades for Mixmaster.

Yup, I know and its not good news. Unite Warriors Devastator is less yellowish and more fluo green than the Hasbro one.

Has any official talk of a G2 Devastator recolor come along yet? I'm surprised nothing has come out.

Nope, nothing.

The SDCC Devy was rumored to be G2 yellow, but that was before it was confirmed to still be green with shiny purple instead.

[william-james88]

Nope, nothing.

The SDCC Devy was rumored to be G2 yellow, but that was before it was confirmed to still be green with shiny purple instead.

What a wasted opportunity that was. With the yellow deco, he would have distinguished himself better among the other versions. As it stands he is just a shiny version of the lesser mold.

[Hellscream9999]

Nope, nothing.

The SDCC Devy was rumored to be G2 yellow, but that was before it was confirmed to still be green with shiny purple instead.

What a wasted opportunity that was. With the yellow deco, he would have distinguished himself better among the other versions. As it stands he is just a shiny version of the lesser mold.

Indeed, but I bet, this year, there will be one, all of the other sets are getting the treatment - sans Defensor and Computron at this point; so with that, I bet there will be one somewhere

[brokenchopstick]

Thanks

So, Takara stock, maybe reprolabels? Or hasbro and upgrades and reprolabels????

I personally feel that buying Takara's Devastator from a japanese import site pretty much gives you a finished product (thats the option I went for, its easier to deal with and to monitor its increase in value). The other option would be buying a hasbro version for cheap (like 100$) and spending the savings on upgrades.

For me, if I'm going to have one Devastator, I'm going to go big. So, yeah Takara is the way to go. I also picked up the upgrades, so you can judge the colour matching for yourself:





The difference is most evident in the last photo. Honestly, if you're aware of it and are looking close, you're going to notice. But, just having him on the shelf as part of your collection, I still say it's pretty imperceptible.

Also, somewhat torn on the Reprolabel front: with the different paint apps that UW has, not all of the current stickers will be worth it. Maybe they'll make a specific set for Takara's Devy?

BONUS PROWLVASTATOR PHOTO!

[ZeroWolf]

That last photo is awesome

[brokenchopstick]

That last photo is awesome

Thanks! I figure there'd still be a certain amount of animosity between Prime and Prowl these days...

[RiddlerJ]

I already have Hercules so I didn't feel too bothered by the lack of articulation or guns on the Hasbro guys. In fact, I wasn't even going to get the official one (someone gave him to me as a present)

In that case, I'm happy to have an official one even if he has less bells and whistles. The Hasbro version has the accuracy and size while Hercules has the articulation and play value. Of course, had I known about official Devastator all the way back, I would've held off Herc, and went for the Takara version.

[Syn_13]

Thanks

So, Takara stock, maybe reprolabels? Or hasbro and upgrades and reprolabels????

I personally feel that buying Takara's Devastator from a japanese import site pretty much gives you a finished product (thats the option I went for, its easier to deal with and to monitor its increase in value). The other option would be buying a hasbro version for cheap (like 100$) and spending the savings on upgrades.

For me, if I'm going to have one Devastator, I'm going to go big. So, yeah Takara is the way to go. I also picked up the upgrades, so you can judge the colour matching for yourself:


The difference is most evident in the last photo. Honestly, if you're aware of it and are looking close, you're going to notice. But, just having him on the shelf as part of your collection, I still say it's pretty imperceptible.

Also, somewhat torn on the Reprolabel front: with the different paint apps that UW has, not all of the current stickers will be worth it. Maybe they'll make a specific set for Takara's Devy?

BONUS PROWLVASTATOR PHOTO!

Both my Takara Devastator and PE upgrade kits came in this week. Absolutely love it, what an amazing figure it is. I was really impressed with the amount of extra bits you get in the PE upgrade kit. The colour difference is very subtle, you can see it most on Scavenger's thing (genuinely can't remember the name for it), but it's barely noticable.

[Spotter5]

yeah can't really see a difference in those pictures, plus the PE box says its for all versions of it so yay

[D-Maximal_Primal]

One thing I've noticed after playing around with Devy alot: Hook and Long haul kinda scare me when combining and uncombining. that is a very secure connection, but the amount of connections scare me a bit. I still love the guy soooo much though, it's just that one thing right there...

[DedicatedGhostArt]

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I feel rather insulted now. Anyone who can transform him that badly deserves to be ridiculed and expelled from the order

[DedicatedGhostArt]

I feel rather insulted now. Anyone who can transform him that badly deserves to be ridiculed and expelled from the order

The smile on that guy's face says it all. That's the best transformation job he had ever done in his life. (I feel so bad now for making that meme.)

[Stuartmaximus]

Thanks

So, Takara stock, maybe reprolabels? Or hasbro and upgrades and reprolabels????

I personally feel that buying Takara's Devastator from a japanese import site pretty much gives you a finished product (thats the option I went for, its easier to deal with and to monitor its increase in value). The other option would be buying a hasbro version for cheap (like 100$) and spending the savings on upgrades.

For me, if I'm going to have one Devastator, I'm going to go big. So, yeah Takara is the way to go. I also picked up the upgrades, so you can judge the colour matching for yourself:





The difference is most evident in the last photo. Honestly, if you're aware of it and are looking close, you're going to notice. But, just having him on the shelf as part of your collection, I still say it's pretty imperceptible.

Also, somewhat torn on the Reprolabel front: with the different paint apps that UW has, not all of the current stickers will be worth it. Maybe they'll make a specific set for Takara's Devy?

BONUS PROWLVASTATOR PHOTO!

i take it that's just edited in & you can't actually add Prowl? pity