Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator

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Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, EvasionModeBumblebee has informed us of a recent update to the Hasbro Pulse Unboxed blog! The update concerns an interview with one of the people responsible for the recent Studio Series Devastator combiner, toy engineer Mike B. He shares his thoughts on the process that created the behemoth that is Devastator, from initial planning to conception, to production. He also deals with the question of the time frame the toys were released in.

One of the more intriguing comments is made when asked about the size of the components and which size class they would be:

Mike B wrote:Last was the upper torso and lower torso. We actually thought of two options for this. (1) Scavenger being a Commander scale figure and Overload a Voyager or (2) Scavenger a Leader scale and Overload a Leader scale. We decided to proceed with option 2 of both Leader scales to fit in our existing scales, but more importantly for strength and stability. Having the lower torso as a Leader scale with more mass helped to improve the stability of Devastator.

This shows us that while Commander class has so far been only for WfC toys (Siege Jetfire and Earthrise Sky Lynx), we could still yet see the sizing in other lines.

Through out the blog is various pictures showing the design work that went into Devastator, but they served the best pictures and comments till last.

Working hard or hardly working?

The face you make when Devastator might actually have a good idea

When Devastator thinks he's all big

One of our more productive brainstorming sessions

Check out the rest of the blog for more information on Devastator!

What do you think of this bestial combiner? Have you made him up now? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Credit(s): Hasbro Pulse Unboxed blog

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Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084119)
Posted by GeekyGamer Gal on October 16th, 2020 @ 5:56am CDT

Tuned Agent wrote:

I really think this ^ is the reason why Jazz is #14 instead of #4.
I saw this car racing on the broadcast for the (can't remember the actual full name) vintage car Le Mans a couple of years ago, and I even made a comment to my father about it at the time since I had just bought my Diaclone Jazz. Random life details aside, in securing the rights to a race car like this you have to deal with: Porsche, the racing team, the corporation that owns the racing team, probably some legality of the driver if their name is associated with this car/number, Le Mans circuit, and/or all of the sponsors of the car when making fake sponsors to put on the toy to make sure they're off enough as to avoid all sorts of copyright issues.

:-?

Who knows maybe the Martini & Rossi racing team just didn't want Hasbro to use #4 after the whole "Martinii" stickers on the G1 toy to get it made. :-?

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Posted by ZeroWolf on October 16th, 2020 @ 6:04am CDT

Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron Staff member, Burn, has shared with us the news that Facebook page, DaimChoc Reports have posted new in hand images of three forthcoming Transformers Studio Series 86 figures. Voyager Class Scourge, Voyager Class 04 Hot Rod and Deluxe Class Kup. The images show their robot mode, alt mode and accessories. According to the post these are taken from private seller listings.

Voyager Class Scourge

Voyager Class 04 Hot Rod

Deluxe Class Kup

What do you think of these? Will they be replacing the versions of the characters you have? Or will they be standing aide by side? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084124)
Posted by Mechastrike on October 16th, 2020 @ 7:01am CDT

does Scourge head pop out when in alt-mode?

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 16th, 2020 @ 7:11am CDT

Still think they did a masterful job with Devastator, especially given the release timeframe and how good they got the robots to look compared to the on-screen and concept art designs. It's an impressive project and one that was really successful.

SS Devastator is my figure of the year, no one else really comes close

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Posted by Rodimus Knight on October 16th, 2020 @ 7:49am CDT

Am I just hoping in vane that they will change that hinge on Hot Rod's roof to make it red instead of yellow before production.

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084128)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 16th, 2020 @ 8:08am CDT

So let's have a look at the list as it stands so far:

01 - Jazz
02 - (Blurr or Kup)
03 - (Blurr or Kup)
04 - Hot Rod
05 - Scourge
06 - Grimlock and Wheelie

Now this is assuming that all size classes are put together per wave and that there is no surprise figures who have not been leaked yet, like Slag and Daniel.

Rodimus Knight wrote:Am I just hoping in vane that they will change that hinge on Hot Rod's roof to make it red instead of yellow before production.

I'm not saying a production change won't happen, just don't get your hopes up

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084129)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on October 16th, 2020 @ 8:21am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:So let's have a look at the list as it stands so far:

01 - Jazz
02 - (Blurr or Kup)
03 - (Blurr or Kup)
04 - Hot Rod
05 - Scourge
06 - Grimlock and Wheelie

Now this is assuming that all size classes are put together per wave and that there is no surprise figures who have not been leaked yet, like Slag and Daniel.

Rodimus Knight wrote:Am I just hoping in vane that they will change that hinge on Hot Rod's roof to make it red instead of yellow before production.

I'm not saying a production change won't happen, just don't get your hopes up

I stopped getting my hopes up with Hasbro years ago. :-D

That's why I'm not even bothering to hope they'll sell an effects pack for transformers.

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Posted by Razorbeast88 on October 16th, 2020 @ 8:50am CDT

Mechastrike wrote:does Scourge head pop out when in alt-mode?

Doesn't look like it based on the transformation and video review by PrimevsPrime or TonTon, but I could be wrong

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084131)
Posted by sol magnus on October 16th, 2020 @ 8:57am CDT

Not to derail, but since Studio Series 86 (nice move Hasbro - gives them room to expand the line) Jazz is clearly a martini porsche, and they've allowed Cliffjumper to be a Porsche, does this give us any hope for a Masterpiece Meister/Jazz finally?

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084132)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 16th, 2020 @ 9:51am CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Still think they did a masterful job with Devastator, especially given the release timeframe and how good they got the robots to look compared to the on-screen and concept art designs. It's an impressive project and one that was really successful.

SS Devastator is my figure of the year, no one else really comes close

While I wouldn't call him my figure of the year, I do think this guy is an amazing combiner and a well overdue upgrade to what we got in the past. sadly I am still missing overload. Sold out everywhere, and my local stores are only just now stocking wave 2 ss leaders.

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084133)
Posted by JoeIsNotCool on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:30am CDT

Well that was disappointing, no Bayverse at all?

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Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:30am CDT

Well, even the Fan First Friday specifically mentioning Studio Series was kind of a bust. Just SS-86, more ER, and the Devy boxset, which we already knew about for a long time.

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Posted by ZeroWolf on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:31am CDT

LeAwesome1 wrote:Well that was disappointing, no Bayverse at all?

Just the devy boxset I'm afraid

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Posted by JoeIsNotCool on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:32am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:
LeAwesome1 wrote:Well that was disappointing, no Bayverse at all?

Just the devy boxset I'm afraid

Yep, just disappointing. They've nearly finished the Bayverse characters it would probably take like 2 or 3 more waves, but they just wont do it!

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084139)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:33am CDT

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Well, even the Fan First Friday specifically mentioning Studio Series was kind of a bust. Just SS-86, more ER, and the Devy boxset, which we already knew about for a long time.

It really seems like kind of a jerk move to mention studio series in the description and then put out nothing but yet more G1.

Say it louder for the folks in the back

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:WIt really seems like kind of a jerk move to mention studio series in the description and then put out nothing but yet more G1.

I'm sorry, louder please

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:put out nothing but yet more G1.

I could not be more disappointed in the reveals today. The fact that the entire wave 1 2021 are 86 figures is ridiculous. We've never had a wave with only a single movie in it, and then surprise! no live action stuff at all!

The only reveals that are remotely interesting were Thrust and Runabout, and those were only to complete already started teams.

I am so disappointed. Beyond disappointed.

I'm thinking it's getting about time to jump ship for a while

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:34am CDT

LeAwesome1 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
LeAwesome1 wrote:Well that was disappointing, no Bayverse at all?

Just the devy boxset I'm afraid

Yep, just disappointing. They've nearly finished the Bayverse characters it would probably take like 2 or 3 more waves, but they just wont do it!

I've been preaching that for months now, they only really needed 1 more year to complete it! Just finish it please! Don't prolong the the line, finish it, and we can be happy and rest!

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Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:35am CDT

well, I wont comment on the discourse about G1 in the SS line, I will say I feel like when they said Studio series reveals, then said they had 14 figures to reveal, that I was expecting something very different. over all I am ok with it though, except one teeeeeeeny part.

Hasbro

STOP WITH THE TARGET EXCLUSIVES

or at least get them to fix their crap so non scalpers can get your stuff

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084143)
Posted by LordBludgeon on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:37am CDT

Going by the thumbnail and first photo... it looks more like the title should be: Devastator talks Hasbro Pulse!

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Posted by JoeIsNotCool on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:38am CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
LeAwesome1 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
LeAwesome1 wrote:Well that was disappointing, no Bayverse at all?

Just the devy boxset I'm afraid

Yep, just disappointing. They've nearly finished the Bayverse characters it would probably take like 2 or 3 more waves, but they just wont do it!

I've been preaching that for months now, they only really needed 1 more year to complete it! Just finish it please! Don't prolong the the line, finish it, and we can be happy and rest!

If only Hasbro would stop sucking up to one brand of Transformers fans. I decided to stop collecting generations because it was costing me money I'd rather spend elsewhere, and because I grew up with the Bayverse films I decided to keep on with them. This is just a real kick in the balls from Hasbro.

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Posted by ZeroWolf on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:39am CDT

Ite been argued that hasbro want the line to survive till the next movie :-?

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Posted by LordBludgeon on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:40am CDT

Scourge is my must buy from this line so far. That's easily the best Scourge we've ever gotten.

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Posted by JoeIsNotCool on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:41am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:Ite been argued that hasbro want the line to survive till the next movie

Even if thats the case, they should have balanced the 86 bots with Bayverse and spread them out until then, not lump all the 86 movie figures in a single wave! I don't think they really have an excuse this time.

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Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:43am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:Ite been argued that hasbro want the line to survive till the next movie

I have made that speculation myself.

Of course, they could make an entire couple of years worth of product with just one more combiner. that being the big bombad dragon from TLK. bad movie, awesome robot dragon. the toy we got before is ok mind you, but only 2 knights as opposed to the whole team.

then you could also argue, that if they want to keep g1 in the ss line, there is the entire cybertron cast from the intro scene from bumblebee

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Posted by ZeroWolf on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:45am CDT

I think actually just reviving the line at the best time would be better...plus I don't believe that excuse, being an ardent fan of the theory that these only exist in ss because Kingdom was doing beast wars.

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:47am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:Ite been argued that hasbro want the line to survive till the next movie

With the pandemic and the rate things are going, that's just a bad thing to try.

Complete SS for the current 6 films. Then let it rest. Start the line anew with the next movie under a different name. Until you actually do a Marvel Legends styled line, maybe what RED is trying to do but as transforming figures, don't try to prolong it, let it finish.

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084153)
Posted by Rysquad on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:57am CDT

Unless Bayverse Studio Series is going away, seems like a great opportunity for Bayverse collectors to save some money.

I'm not necessarily a geewunner but it's nice to see the 86 movie get some love in the Studio Series line.

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Posted by Rysquad on October 16th, 2020 @ 10:59am CDT

LordBludgeon wrote:Scourge is my must buy from this line so far. That's easily the best Scourge we've ever gotten.

Agreed!

Looking forward to what's next for SS86.

Could we be getting an SS86 Ultra Magnus and a Kingdom Ultra Magnus in the same year? Maybe SS86 Ultra Magnus should be a BAF so you can take him apart like the Decepticons did.

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Posted by Rysquad on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:01am CDT

Immortal Starscream wrote:well, I wont comment on the discourse about G1 in the SS line, I will say I feel like when they said Studio series reveals, then said they had 14 figures to reveal, that I was expecting something very different. over all I am ok with it though, except one teeeeeeeny part.

Hasbro

STOP WITH THE TARGET EXCLUSIVES

or at least get them to fix their crap so non scalpers can get your stuff

...just watch. Studio Series 86 is going to get troopbuilding Sweeps, and they'll be a Target exclusive. :lol:

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084156)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:04am CDT

Rysquad wrote:Unless Bayverse Studio Series is going away, seems like a great opportunity for Bayverse collectors to save some money.

I'm not necessarily a geewunner but it's nice to see the 86 movie get some love in the Studio Series line.

It's been getting love in the WfC line as well

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084157)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:06am CDT

Nah you won't get a ss86 um as that's the whole reason we're getting Kingdom um.

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084158)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:09am CDT

Grimlock looks better than I feared. Also, what was the comment that was made about Jazz having a connection to 14 in relation to??

Edit: Also, I'll happily be alone in thinking that Blurr is a mix of really good ideas, that do not work together. The chest and arms look great, and the legs look great, but the bulk of the chest and arms makes the legs too lanky. The head also kinda feels similar to Kup where it's just slightly off

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Posted by ZeroWolf on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:16am CDT

I did like that grimlock took inspiration from past versions, notably the Masterpiece version, though the tail looked a bit off to ne

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Posted by Sentinel_Primal on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:16am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:I think actually just reviving the line at the best time would be better...plus I don't believe that excuse, being an ardent fan of the theory that these only exist in ss because Kingdom was doing beast wars.

It could also be a "Two birds" scenario in which they realized the movie needed love for the 35th, and that Bayverse was running low on steam after Devastator, and that they needed to celebrate Beast Wars, so they used the vagueness of the Studio Series premise to shift 86 into Studio Series, giving the designers some time to try to tackle the freakier/less-designer-friendly designs from the Bay (and Bumblebee) movies, and allowing them to use the real estate opened in the mainline for Beast Wars.

Hopefully this is a one time thing, but I find it kinda funny that G1 is being used to pad the Studio Series line until the next movie, which might be Beast Wars :lol:

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Posted by Rysquad on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:21am CDT

SS 86 01 Jazz
Pulse: https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... tobot-jazz
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu ... 08KYJW2F5/?tag=seibertron07-20&
Big Bad Toy Store: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/138312

SS 86 02 Kup
Pulse: https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... -movie-kup
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu ... 08KZ6ZYD5/?tag=seibertron07-20&
Big Bad Toy Store: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/138302

SS 86 03 Blurr
Pulse: https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... ovie-blurr
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu ... 08KYFM66W/?tag=seibertron07-20&
Big Bad Toy Store: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/138308

SS 86 04 Hot Rod
Pulse: https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... ot-hot-rod
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KYG1MNM?tag=seibertron07-20&
Big Bad Toy Store: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/138281

SS 86 05 Scourge
Pulse: https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... ie-scourge
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu ... 08KYFQ3WP/?tag=seibertron07-20&
Big Bad Toy Store: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/138286

SS 86 06 Grimlock & Wheelie
Pulse: https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... ot-wheelie
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu ... 08KYGS4CL/?tag=seibertron07-20&
Big Bad Toy Store: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/138292

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084163)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:25am CDT

Sentinel_Primal wrote:Grimlock looks better than I feared. Also, what was the comment that was made about Jazz having a connection to 14 in relation to??

His mold was No. 14 in the Diaclone line, and he was numbered 14 in the 1984 G1 toy catalog.

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Posted by Overcracker on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:31am CDT

“Me Grimlock look awesome, Me Grimlock King of SS86” :-D

I grew up with that version, sue me.

Deginitely pre-ordering Grimlock and Hotrod,

Still on the fence with Blurr. Can defunitely skip Kup amd Jazz.

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Posted by Sentinel_Primal on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:37am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:Grimlock looks better than I feared. Also, what was the comment that was made about Jazz having a connection to 14 in relation to??
His mold was No. 14 in the Diaclone line, and he was numbered 14 in the 1984 G1 toy catalog.

Ah, okay. That makes more sense. It seems that Jazz just has bad luck with having little tidbits that happen to coincide with less than ideal connotations :lol:

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Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:37am CDT

I deleted that part of my comment before I saw your reply, D-Max, since I figured that the Devy boxset was technically a reveal. It’s just a rerelease of existing figures though, so I guess the point still stands that all the new stuff was just G1.

I’m of course disappointed (though I can’t say I expected much different), but I do have a silver lining. I went over on my Transformers budget for this year, and I’m still missing Topspin, Skipjack, and Overload. With the next wave being a total skip for me, I’ll have no problems picking those guys up. Figures like Off-road Bumblebee and ROTF Soundwave that I wanted to get but didn’t after finding Jetfire are now back on the table!

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Posted by blackeyedprime on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:42am CDT

Razorbeast88 wrote:
Mechastrike wrote:does Scourge head pop out when in alt-mode?

Doesn't look like it based on the transformation and video review by PrimevsPrime or TonTon, but I could be wrong

PrimevsPrime didnt even know how Hoists rear wings should be angled so I wouldn't go by reviews alone at this point.

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Posted by Sabrblade on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:44am CDT

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:I deleted that part of my comment before I saw your reply, D-Max, since I figured that the Devy boxset was technically a reveal. It’s just a rerelease of existing figures though,

With additional paint apps, though.

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Posted by sol magnus on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:44am CDT

Grimlock and Scourge are already sold out, and I can't even find RotJ Boba Fett.

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Posted by Sabrblade on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:46am CDT

Mechastrike wrote:does Scourge head pop out when in alt-mode?

Nope. A little door/panel opens up to reveal it in vehicle mode instead.

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Posted by LinaNui on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:49am CDT

I will never give up hope that the SS86 is just a subline (like Netflix) and that in January we will be getting a full wave for live action SS. This could be true since SS86 preorders are set for April so that could mean a January wave still.

I The Fallen, Dino, Jolt, Twins, and all the others sooner rather than later. Really hoping that the new lead person gives some more love to other parts of TF rather than 84-86.

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Posted by william-james88 on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:50am CDT

Fan First Friday is here and in this Transformers centric installment, we have the remainder of the first wave of Studio Series 86 bots. That being voyager Scourge (with effect part, something that comes with all voyagers in the line), deluxe Kup and Blurr, leader Grimlock (with non transforming Wheelie). we also have the movie Devastator Boxset finally revealed. All the images below come from the following Facebook post:

And there you have it! The rest of Studio Series Wave 1 revealed, which includes some of the most iconic Autobots and fearsome Decepticons to ever grace the silver screen! We DARE you to not be excited (wink wink). Available for pre-order starting now at most major retailers or in stores starting February 2021.

So what do you all think? Does that Blurr really beat Takara's Legends Blurr from a few years back?

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Posted by GeekyGamer Gal on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:50am CDT

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:I deleted that part of my comment before I saw your reply, D-Max, since I figured that the Devy boxset was technically a reveal. It’s just a rerelease of existing figures though, so I guess the point still stands that all the new stuff was just G1.

I’m of course disappointed (though I can’t say I expected much different), but I do have a silver lining. I went over on my Transformers budget for this year, and I’m still missing Topspin, Skipjack, and Overload. With the next wave being a total skip for me, I’ll have no problems picking those guys up. Figures like Off-road Bumblebee and ROTF Soundwave that I wanted to get but didn’t after finding Jetfire are now back on the table!

I hear you on being able to save money!
I try to limit myself to a small selection of new figures every year, and most of my year is spent on older stuff if I find a good deal. So far, my preorders for next year are: Prime 10th anniversary Breakdown and War Vehicon, Gigawatt, and Kingdom Megs. I might pick up Kingdom Blackarachnia and SS86 Jazz after I see them in person and they catch my eyes, but I'm just gonna focus on getting on some of my more pricey odds and ends that I've had on my B-Day/X-mas Hubby list.

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Posted by Razorbeast88 on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:53am CDT

blackeyedprime wrote:
Razorbeast88 wrote:
Mechastrike wrote:does Scourge head pop out when in alt-mode?

Doesn't look like it based on the transformation and video review by PrimevsPrime or TonTon, but I could be wrong

PrimevsPrime didnt even know how Hoists rear wings should be angled so I wouldn't go by reviews alone at this point.

Yeah good point, like I said doesn't look like it based on what I saw but hopefully I'm wrong

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Posted by Razorbeast88 on October 16th, 2020 @ 11:55am CDT

Honestly what the heck happened with SS Blurr's forearms? They look terrible

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Posted by aronjlove on October 16th, 2020 @ 12:10pm CDT

sol magnus wrote:Grimlock and Scourge are already sold out, and I can't even find RotJ Boba Fett.

I got all the SS 86 figures on Amazon

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Posted by frogbat on October 16th, 2020 @ 12:11pm CDT

Really like lots of these figures - that will be my definitive hotrod for example.

Only figure I'm a bit disappointed in is blurry and his giant arm sleeves.

Also not feeling hot rod as a voyager - maybe they need a new designation like deluxe+.

I also hope that if they do a rodimus figure it's not going to incorporate this toy and we end up buying the same figure twice. If they are indeed going for an all out homage, would make sense that they don't bother with the hot rod figure like the POTP and go for an update of the original toy, with the winnebago opening up into a "weapons platform", which would make sense with them making many figures able to connect. And I reckon that platform was the most fun bit for me as kid cos the figure was bonkers crap.

Re: Hasbro Pulse Unboxed Blog Talks Devastator (2084187)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on October 16th, 2020 @ 12:12pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Mechastrike wrote:does Scourge head pop out when in alt-mode?
Nope. A little door/panel opens up to reveal it in vehicle mode instead.

Just like the G1 toy.
It is a bit of a shame, since Generations Scourge had it on an extension strut IIRC and with Titans Return you could plug his head into the altmode's aftcastle.

Definitely getting Scourge, Grimlock, and Kup (if I was able to get a TR Kup with rounded limbs without buying the Legends version I'd be less eager to get hold of him, but I still like him). I want to like Hot Rod, but the faux-parts chest really bugs me... :BANG_HEAD:

Blurr is a lowe-priority maybe. Don't get me wrong, I think he's good (and the lankiness works with him being a swift runner), but with my having a repainted Titans Return Blurr it's kinda a lateral move. Plus TR Blurr has wrist rotation.