The Energon Pub

News Credits: 15 · by **Ravage XK** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:55 pm

Play.com already have it down to £95. Not much but its a start.

by **prowl123** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:20 pm

Dude, I went to Toys R Us today. Wave 4 and 5 still not out

by **Prime Riblet** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:44 pm

Jacob P. Galvatron wrote:
robofreak wrote:
Jacob P. Galvatron wrote:You're crazy man.
You really are.

How so?

Dude, it's about a hundred dollars!
I'f I planned on buying him, I'd at least wait until a sale or a price drop or something.
Sure, he looks cool, but I don't think he's worth that much.

Well, I guess it is a good thing that he is spending HIS money and not yours then.

by **Prime Riblet** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:50 pm

robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.

All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.

I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.

I have to admit that I wasn't very hip on the idea that there weren't individual bot modes, but after some time the figure has really become interesting to me. I would actually get that sucker if I could hide the bank statement fom the little lady! Good for you finding that figure, and it is awesome that you are happy with it. Isn't funny that so many people think they know how to spend you money better than you!!!!!!!

Like Optimus_Prime007 on Facebook · by **Optimus_Prime007** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:59 am

I will be getting Dev but not at 100 bucks. Whenever it reaches the East Coast and the price drops i will pick him up. Although if i find him at a TRU for a discount price (some TRUs in my area had deals on TFs) buy 1 get 1 half off stuff like that, I may be tempted.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:56 pm

Agent 007 wrote:
robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.

All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.

I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.

umm look at ultimate bumblebee he was on shelves for what 3 weeks before he went on clerance? U honestly think parents are going to shell out $100 on a devi set when they would'nt shell out $80 for the most likely child favorite character? Who besides collecters are going to spend $100 for this? Most kids don't have that kind of cash and I doubt the parents will want them to buy something that expensive. I'm sorry but for $100 I want at the very least a tall robot that even squatting is larger than a leader ,and at least more than 2 paint apps on each limb.

I remember when the first movie came out and Ultimate BB hit the shelves. I wanted him, but thought nobody would pay 79.00 for him and I would pick him up cheap on clearance. Around where I live that never happened, in fact he got downright hard to find. The only time I have ever seen him on sale was a couple of weeks ago at Target, they had him on clearance for 63.00, and I should have bought him then because now they are gone and everyone else still has him at full price. I think same may be the case with Supreme Devy. I'm afraid a lot of people who think they are gonna pick this guy up dirt cheap in a couple of months are going to be disappointed. Of course I may be totally wrong, he may end up on a clearance rack for 20.00 and I'll feel like a moron for paying full price. It's just hard to gauge how these things will play out.

News Credits: 12 · by **robofreak** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:04 pm

Prime Riblet wrote:I have to admit that I wasn't very hip on the idea that there weren't individual bot modes, but after some time the figure has really become interesting to me. I would actually get that sucker if I could hide the bank statement fom the little lady! Good for you finding that figure, and it is awesome that you are happy with it. Isn't funny that so many people think they know how to spend you money better than you!!!!!!!

I think it's hilarious that people think they can spend my money better than me.

I've been fiddling with the figure and I've noticed that it looks like the figure can be altered into a different position if you were to add another Constructicon to the torso. I suspect that Hasbro is going to release the 7th one as a stand alone TF, but will also be capable of merging with Devastator.

What better way to sell a $100 toy than to make a toy that kids will actually buy and then harass their parents until they drop the $100 to make one even bigger figure.

by **agentdc7** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:15 pm

I went to Target today and saw it. It looks a little better in person, but still not impressed enough.

But when I was playing with it's vortex button I heard it say "I AM DECEPTICON!" Shouldn't it be "I AM DEVASTATOR!"? It sounded off when it said "decepticon" almost as if it was clipped from a completely different piece of dialogue.

News Credits: 12 · by **robofreak** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:49 pm

It says "I am Decepticon" and "I am Devastator"

It just cycles through different stuff.

by **Prime Riblet** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:38 pm

robofreak wrote:
Prime Riblet wrote:I have to admit that I wasn't very hip on the idea that there weren't individual bot modes, but after some time the figure has really become interesting to me. I would actually get that sucker if I could hide the bank statement fom the little lady! Good for you finding that figure, and it is awesome that you are happy with it. Isn't funny that so many people think they know how to spend you money better than you!!!!!!!

I think it's hilarious that people think they can spend my money better than me.

I've been fiddling with the figure and I've noticed that it looks like the figure can be altered into a different position if you were to add another Constructicon to the torso. I suspect that Hasbro is going to release the 7th one as a stand alone TF, but will also be capable of merging with Devastator.

What better way to sell a $100 toy than to make a toy that kids will actually buy and then harass their parents until they drop the $100 to make one even bigger figure.

I bet you are right. Hell, I might end up being that kid!!!

by **Gutter Bunny** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 9:45 pm

saw it at target today, and i must say...far more impressive in person. If there weren't so many other things i want to buy first, it would be sitting on my desk right now.

and I'm one of those people that is against combiners not having individual bot modes.

also worth mentioning was that the same target had the titanium exclusives on clearance for 15 each

by **devastatorfan#1** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:11 am

I found a devastator a Toys R Us too. bought him, the thing is frikin' awesome.

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:11 pm

Gutter Bunny wrote:

....and I'm one of those people that is against combiners not having individual bot modes....

amen

by **agent1159** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:36 pm

well i must admit... even at $99 US people are buying the big guy... i have gone to 3-4 targets in my area as well as 2 TRU. they all have a sticker on the shelf for him and its empty but i know for a fact that some of those stores i went to earlier in the week, had at least 2 on the shelf and now all the stores are out... now it has me thinking maybe i should get one just bc everyone else is! :shock:

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:00 pm

Picked this guy up last Friday and just had a chance to open him up and mess with him. Had to fight the packaging for about 30 minutes to get him free of all twisties and rubberbands. I'm more than happy with him. The excavator is freakin' huge, it's Leader size by itself. Realistically this probably shouldn't have been $100.00, more like $60.00 but I don't care I'm happy with mine.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:07 pm

El Duque wrote:Picked this guy up last Friday and just had a chance to open him up and mess with him. Had to fight the packaging for about 30 minutes to get him free of all twisties and rubberbands. I'm more than happy with him. The excavator is freakin' huge, it's Leader size by itself. Realistically this probably shouldn't have been $100.00, more like $60.00 but I don't care I'm happy with mine.

Sounds a lot like Unicron! He took forever to get out of package! I can't wait to get Devastator from Costco!

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:21 pm

Blurrz wrote:
El Duque wrote:Picked this guy up last Friday and just had a chance to open him up and mess with him. Had to fight the packaging for about 30 minutes to get him free of all twisties and rubberbands. I'm more than happy with him. The excavator is freakin' huge, it's Leader size by itself. Realistically this probably shouldn't have been $100.00, more like $60.00 but I don't care I'm happy with mine.

Sounds a lot like Unicron! He took forever to get out of package! I can't wait to get Devastator from Costco!

Wish we Costco's around where I live, would have loved to pick him up for the discounted price, but like I said I'm happy with my purchase. I think people who get the figure and give it a chance will enjoy it.

by **Prime Riblet** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:56 pm

I seriously would like to get the sucker one of these days, but there is no way I can hide that thing anywhere. My lady would kick my ass if I brought that MF home right now. And that sucks! I would really like to get him.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:37 pm

I saw this at Target today and the only thing more ridiculous than its price is the conversion rating...a 4?!? What, is it super hard to get the limbs to snap in or something? Because its "transformation" sure doesn't look the least bit involved!

by **Tyrannotaur** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:53 pm

agent1159 wrote:well i must admit... even at $99 US people are buying the big guy... i have gone to 3-4 targets in my area as well as 2 TRU. they all have a sticker on the shelf for him and its empty but i know for a fact that some of those stores i went to earlier in the week, had at least 2 on the shelf and now all the stores are out... now it has me thinking maybe i should get one just bc everyone else is!

Here's hoping he isn't a pain to find in October. I want to wait until then so I can pay off books and stuff for college next month and my trip in a week.. Can't afford him now. But I do hope he isn't suddenly rare. I remember waiting on the Star Wars Clone walker and I eventually had to cave and get it from BBTS cause I couldn't find it in any store.. #-o

by **Evil_the_Nub** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 1:50 am

El Duque wrote:
Agent 007 wrote:
robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.

All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.

I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.

umm look at ultimate bumblebee he was on shelves for what 3 weeks before he went on clerance? U honestly think parents are going to shell out $100 on a devi set when they would'nt shell out $80 for the most likely child favorite character? Who besides collecters are going to spend $100 for this? Most kids don't have that kind of cash and I doubt the parents will want them to buy something that expensive. I'm sorry but for $100 I want at the very least a tall robot that even squatting is larger than a leader ,and at least more than 2 paint apps on each limb.

I remember when the first movie came out and Ultimate BB hit the shelves. I wanted him, but thought nobody would pay 79.00 for him and I would pick him up cheap on clearance. Around where I live that never happened, in fact he got downright hard to find. The only time I have ever seen him on sale was a couple of weeks ago at Target, they had him on clearance for 63.00, and I should have bought him then because now they are gone and everyone else still has him at full price. I think same may be the case with Supreme Devy. I'm afraid a lot of people who think they are gonna pick this guy up dirt cheap in a couple of months are going to be disappointed. Of course I may be totally wrong, he may end up on a clearance rack for 20.00 and I'll feel like a moron for paying full price. It's just hard to gauge how these things will play out.

I noticed that too, when x-mas started approaching they disappeared. I didn't see one again until they re-released it for RotF. I hope Devastator is still around for my birthday, that's when I plan on getting it.

News Credits: 1 · by **MidnightBliss** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:14 am

The more and more I mess with him the better he is. I even went out and bought a Legends Mudflap to go into his gaping maw. Is he perfect? Absolutely not. There are flaws with him. Paint apps especially. There are none!! That being said, you can't help but feel awesome as you hold this huge chunk of Transformer. :APPLAUSE:

by **EnragedCoconut** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:15 pm

Count me in the camp of people who applesosmurfly love this toy. Agreed about the excessive use of twist ties. They are EVIL.

I love the size, colouring, shape etc. Awesome toy, imo.

HC

News Credits: 1 · by **shonenfan4** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 1:42 pm

I would've gotten Devastator already if the boxes aren't all caved-in around one of the corners at my local Target. With the price drop at Costco, I might just get it if the boxes are somewhat intact. Congratz on your Devastator!

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:09 pm

Evil_the_Nub wrote:
El Duque wrote:
Agent 007 wrote:
robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.

All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.

I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.

umm look at ultimate bumblebee he was on shelves for what 3 weeks before he went on clerance? U honestly think parents are going to shell out $100 on a devi set when they would'nt shell out $80 for the most likely child favorite character? Who besides collecters are going to spend $100 for this? Most kids don't have that kind of cash and I doubt the parents will want them to buy something that expensive. I'm sorry but for $100 I want at the very least a tall robot that even squatting is larger than a leader ,and at least more than 2 paint apps on each limb.

I remember when the first movie came out and Ultimate BB hit the shelves. I wanted him, but thought nobody would pay 79.00 for him and I would pick him up cheap on clearance. Around where I live that never happened, in fact he got downright hard to find. The only time I have ever seen him on sale was a couple of weeks ago at Target, they had him on clearance for 63.00, and I should have bought him then because now they are gone and everyone else still has him at full price. I think same may be the case with Supreme Devy. I'm afraid a lot of people who think they are gonna pick this guy up dirt cheap in a couple of months are going to be disappointed. Of course I may be totally wrong, he may end up on a clearance rack for 20.00 and I'll feel like a moron for paying full price. It's just hard to gauge how these things will play out.

I noticed that too, when x-mas started approaching they disappeared. I didn't see one again until they re-released it for RotF. I hope Devastator is still around for my birthday, that's when I plan on getting it.

to be honest, i dont think he'll even make it to clearance. ive noticed that stores only order one case at a time of this guy, maybe two tops.... with that said, theres NOT a lot of this guy warming the shelves. and of the thousands of people that visit a store each day, all it takes is two people to pick him up (since theyre two per case)

.... thats why you find them at stores only one or two at a time, maybe four if they decided to open a fresh case

.... but with that said, without a lot of devastators on the shelves = no shelf warming = no clearance :-(