Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator Available at Walmart.com and Amazon for $109.00

Tempting, for sure, but I'll stick with my decision to not spend more than 80 bucks on him.

Optimizzy wrote:Indeed! I think even with his problems he is worth that. Mine should be here before thanksgiving.

Anyone going to get the third party add ons? Since I saved so much I thinking will. But not sure which yet.

I'm thinking about 'em. But I'm not sure if I wanna up the total price of my Devy yet.

I new kit by DNA Design has recently caught my eye. Which kits are you looking at?

carytheone wrote:

Optimizzy wrote:Indeed! I think even with his problems he is worth that. Mine should be here before thanksgiving.

Anyone going to get the third party add ons? Since I saved so much I thinking will. But not sure which yet.

I'm thinking about 'em. But I'm not sure if I wanna up the total price of my Devy yet.

I new kit by DNA Design has recently caught my eye. Which kits are you looking at?

Very tempting indeed. However I think I'm going to be staying with the Takara version. The elbows and guns add on set costs about $70 as it is. Even getting Hasbro Devastator for this price and then buying the elbow/guns add ons it will cost the same as the Takara version from Amiami. Not to mention that the Perfect Effects arms don't look nearly as good as Takara's. Also Takara's don't partsform, give a second set of elbows for Mixmaster and Hook, have new knees for Bonecrusher and Scavenger and make it so that you don't need Reprolabels.

However, that DNA Design set does look really good and it's decently priced for what you're getting compared to some of the other similar sets. I'm probably going to wait until that one company that's selling each upgrade separately is finished to get any upgrades though. I really only want the shoulder extenders as Devastator's arms look really weird without them. The treads on the chest also make the chest look too wide thus making the head look too small. So moving the treads to the arms not only makes the biceps look beefier, they make the chest and head look more proportioned as well. I'd also be interested in an extending crane and maybe a better articulated shovel.

Also, while it may not be a factor to many, Takara's is more limited and will go up in value more than the Hasbro version even if third party is included. Becasue in the TF market, once loose, that becomes more like a custom (which technically is what add ons are all about, customs everybody can have themselves) and that becomes a rough value to judge through time. It will sound silly but the elbows being all official in the Takara version do have an added collector value. Also, the takara version still gives you the retracting shades which the add on doesnt, right?

All in all, I think the Takara version is the best way to go (at the japan market price) for this figure.

william-james88 wrote:Also, while it may not be a factor to many, Takara's is more limited and will go up in value more than the Hasbro version even if third party is included. Becasue in the TF market, once loose, that becomes more like a custom (which technically is what add ons are all about, customs everybody can have themselves) and that becomes a rough value to judge through time. It will sound silly but the elbows being all official in the Takara version do have an added collector value. Also, the takara version still gives you the retracting shades which the add on doesnt, right?

All in all, I think the Takara version is the best way to go (at the japan market price) for this figure.

While I agree that if you don't own a Devy the Tak version is probably the better choice both cost and possible future value; we're talking about the ones that have already sunk a buck and a quarter into Hasbros and if we are even considering dropping more cash for and upgrade. And at $110 the upgrade is a little more inviting.

I'm pretty happy with my Devster, but you know; ooooo shiny!

I think ultimately, I'd rather new toys than new bits on toys that already look good chilling in my collection.

carytheone wrote:While I agree that if you don't own a Devy the Tak version is probably the better choice both cost and possible future value; we're talking about the ones that have already sunk a buck and a quarter into Hasbros and if we are even considering dropping more cash for and upgrade. And at $110 the upgrade is a little more inviting.

I'm pretty happy with my Devster, but you know; ooooo shiny!

I think ultimately, I'd rather new toys than new bits on toys that already look good chilling in my collection.

I dont get it though, sorry for being slow on this. Wouldnt a person who doesnt have Devastator buy him for 110$ now that he is on sale? So why is it about people who already bought him? I thought the idea was, what is better: go for Takara or for Habsro's at 110$ + the upgrades.

EDIT: I reread and get it now. You meant that getting an upgrade is tough when you already bought it at 150$ but for those buying it at 110$, they would feel less guilt over buying the upgrade. But my argument was, if you are thinking of buying him at 110$ which gives you extra cash for the upgrade, why not just go for takara?

I might be tempted if I weren't a bit tapped out right now and wasn't more interested in the Scramble-style stuff. But probably no. I dunno, the individual robots don't really appeal to me, and it's got nothing to do with elbows.

It's about this time that I regret that they weren't scramble-style, would have loved to equip galvatronus with construction vehicles

william-james88 wrote:EDIT: I reread and get it now. You meant that getting an upgrade is tough when you already bought it at 150$ but for those buying it at 110$, they would feel less guilt over buying the upgrade. But my argument was, if you are thinking of buying him at 110$ which gives you extra cash for the upgrade, why not just go for takara?

I may have muddied the waters a bit myself. I think it depends on what's more important. Some of the 3p upgrades offer more than Taks, but really could be used on both. I'm curious though, can Taks still be found this late in the game?

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:EDIT: I reread and get it now. You meant that getting an upgrade is tough when you already bought it at 150$ but for those buying it at 110$, they would feel less guilt over buying the upgrade. But my argument was, if you are thinking of buying him at 110$ which gives you extra cash for the upgrade, why not just go for takara?

I may have muddied the waters a bit myself. I think it depends on what's more important. Some of the 3p upgrades offer more than Taks, but really could be used on both. I'm curious though, can Taks still be found this late in the game?

He's still avaible at bbts and tfsource, beyond that though, I dunno, I don't think I'll be ordering anything from amiami or the like, too complicated

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:EDIT: I reread and get it now. You meant that getting an upgrade is tough when you already bought it at 150$ but for those buying it at 110$, they would feel less guilt over buying the upgrade. But my argument was, if you are thinking of buying him at 110$ which gives you extra cash for the upgrade, why not just go for takara?

I may have muddied the waters a bit myself. I think it depends on what's more important. Some of the 3p upgrades offer more than Taks, but really could be used on both. I'm curious though, can Taks still be found this late in the game?

Yup, still available at amiami at 152.55$ US

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

Hellscream9999 wrote:

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:EDIT: I reread and get it now. You meant that getting an upgrade is tough when you already bought it at 150$ but for those buying it at 110$, they would feel less guilt over buying the upgrade. But my argument was, if you are thinking of buying him at 110$ which gives you extra cash for the upgrade, why not just go for takara?

I may have muddied the waters a bit myself. I think it depends on what's more important. Some of the 3p upgrades offer more than Taks, but really could be used on both. I'm curious though, can Taks still be found this late in the game?

He's still available at bbts and tfsource, beyond that though, I dunno, I don't think I'll be ordering anything from amiami or the like, too complicated

I've gotten Blackarachnia, Slipstream and Nightbird and am getting Devastator and Armada Super Mode Starscream from Amiami and it couldn't have been easier. I actually had more trouble preordering Defensor from TFSource than I did preordering from Amiami. Ordering from Amiami was my first time ordering from anything other than Target.com, Amazon or Ebay and nothing was complicated at all. I only had trouble on TFSource though because I wasn't aware that order stacking needed to be turned on first, even for preorders. I did the same thing on both sites and confirmed my preorder, my payment method and shipping address all in one go without paying ahead of time on Amiami while on TFSource I ended up paying for my preorder when I didn't want to. It was very clearly my fault though as I didn't read the entire explanation on order stacking first. But doing the same thing on both sites ended up with two different results.

And as William already said, Devastar (not listed as Devastator anymore as when I ordered it) is still available on Amiami.

Told my mom about this sale (since, ya'know, she's gonna get it for me for Christmas) and you know what her words were? "I still want him down to $99 hopefully and we'll wait till black friday/cyber monday" There are not enough head bangs to describe how she does not understand the deal here

Alpha Weltall wrote:I've gotten Blackarachnia, Slipstream and Nightbird and am getting Devastator and Armada Super Mode Starscream from Amiami and it couldn't have been easier.

I agree, they make it very easy for me. And in case you arent sure about the shipping you choose the first time, they give you an estimate for every way possible once your order is ready. Also, they give you the option of which orders to combine and you can modify it whenever you want as long as nothing has arrived yet.

I was actually going to get Hasbro Dev and then buy an upgrade anyway. The $109 price just made it a sure thing for me. I don't care about the extra weapons or elbow joints takara put in. I mean they did a good job with what they had but they still look off. Plus ill be displaying him in combined mode so I'm not that concerned.
As for as 3p kits the DNA kit is probably the one I'll get. I like the new head and I like the forearm pieces. Perfect affect has a separate kit for elbow fixes and weapons. If I decide I want that I can always get it.

with shipping etc it comes to €215 so still more exp than eBay and euro retailers. I need to move.

The Hasbro + add-ons vs. Takara argument is a non-starter for me, since I'm getting both. I'll likely display Hasbro in combined mode with the 1 PE add-on with the shoulder extensions and hands (I need to take a serious look at the other add-ons to see if any of them are better, but for now PE is default), and Takara in bot mode.

At the point where we're getting the extra articulation and guns for the individual Takara 'cons, doesn't it seem like a waste to combine them?

megatronus wrote:The Hasbro + add-ons vs. Takara argument is a non-starter for me, since I'm getting both. I'll likely display Hasbro in combined mode with the 1 PE add-on with the shoulder extensions and hands (I need to take a serious look at the other add-ons to see if any of them are better, but for now PE is default), and Takara in bot mode.

At the point where we're getting the extra articulation and guns for the individual Takara 'cons, doesn't it seem like a waste to combine them?

Wow, have your cake, eat it and keep the doily it came on.

The DNA kit has my attention for now. It has the pieces I'm most interested in and is just a bit less than the PE kit. Better hands for Devy, shoulder extensions and a dope ass Prowlastator head (love that grimmace). The lack of elbows don't really bother me that much and I'm not interested in the vehicle upgrades.

And don't forget to get the free GUND bear for your daughter while you at it.

Price is back up to $147 already,noticed as I went to order..... I hate my life

TFSource has your back. They just dropped Devy to $109 as part of their black Friday promo.

http://tfsource.com/combiner-wars/devastator/

carytheone wrote:TFSource has your back. They just dropped Devy to $109 as part of their black Friday promo.

http://tfsource.com/combiner-wars/devastator/

Thanks but with shipping to the UK and import fees it more than the current cost at Amazon. Those huge shipping fees cancel out the black Friday discount

palmcd wrote:

ScottyP wrote:

WheelJacked wrote:To those of you who have an Ollie's Bargain Outlet near them you might want to go check your stores. They have a lot of the Thrilling 30 figures for $6.99 each. I picked up Chromia, Rattrap, Waspinator and Windblade. I also saw Scoops, Jhiaxus, Armada Starscream, Tankor and Arcee is rumored to be floating around as well. They also had a ton of the Target exclusive Silver Knight Optimus Prime and G1 Grimlock two pack for $19.99

Yep, seen them around here as well (not the Fembots, but the rest). Some cheap Voyagers as well, like $13 Roadbusters.

I've added Ollie's as a chain to the Sightings DB store locator and added all the locations for my home state: http://www.seibertron.com/sightings/sto ... ain_id=346 If others reading this want to make entries for their areas, please do, I'll be sure to look out for the new entries and approve them ASAP!

Ton of Windblades and Roadbusters in Harrisburg PA Ollies

Thanks Wheeljacked. Happened to pass by an Ollies and scored the Silver Knight 2 pack for $20. Wasn't too much else at the store though. Definitely no Arcee.

Will toys r us price match this?

Megatron Wolf wrote:Will toys r us price match this?

You need a flyer of the week or an online listing of the very day you shop. Or a reciept of the same product sold the same day you present it.

BBTS is getting in on the black Friday madness.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=20404

There is a couple items of interest tloj sale.

We got an e-mail from a fellow fan that the Platinum Dinobots, the five G1 deco AOE dinos with new G1 heads, was on special as an early bird black friday deal at Toysrus in canada. While they were an outrageous 200$ at first, this deal makes them 100$, only 75$US, which is cheaper than the original price of those AOE dinos at retail. Sadly, the item is no longer available online (it sold out before we even knew about it) and the page has been removed. BUT I do have this as proof below since I bought them at that price and there should still be some in stores. What helped me was that the price tag still read 200$ so nobody bought it. It scans 100$ though





The exclusive Legion 2 packs are also on sale at 9.99$ each and also sold out online.

Japan versions

UM

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... agecnt%3D1

Sideswipe and Stepper w/ visor

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... agecnt%3D1

Femme Cons (Blackwidow sold out)

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... agecnt%3D1

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... agecnt%3D1

Jazz w/ Visor + Drift combo


MP-10

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... S001&page=

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10337553

TAV 33 Super Prime

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10337539

william-james88 wrote:

Megatron Wolf wrote:Will toys r us price match this?

You need a flyer of the week or an online listing of the very day you shop. Or a reciept of the same product sold the same day you present it.

Damn wish i knew that sooner both walmart & amazon put the price back up, anybody have a screen shot of devastator being $109? maybe TRU will still honor the price

Megatron Wolf wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Megatron Wolf wrote:Will toys r us price match this?

You need a flyer of the week or an online listing of the very day you shop. Or a reciept of the same product sold the same day you present it.

Damn wish i knew that sooner both walmart & amazon put the price back up, anybody have a screen shot of devastator being $109? maybe TRU will still honor the price

It's still $109 at tfsource.com

platinum seeker squadron is only 50$cdn (37$US) at walmart.ca http://www.walmart.ca/search/transformers%20platinum

william-james88 wrote:platinum seeker squadron is only 50$cdn (37$US) at walmart.ca http://www.walmart.ca/search/transformers%20platinum

bbts has a bunch of exclusives and mp's on clearance prices

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=20404

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:platinum seeker squadron is only 50$cdn (37$US) at walmart.ca http://www.walmart.ca/search/transformers%20platinum

bbts has a bunch of exclusives and mp's on clearance prices

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=20404

I know, Carry posted it above : steal-of-a-deal-sales-and-discounts-at-online-retail-and-brick-and-mortar-stores-p1744177.php#p1744054

And none are as good as that seeker deal. Also, those exclusives have been on discount for the last year.

Sadly, when I went to Walmart.com, and checked my area for Devastator, free pickup was not an option, and the price jumped up to $189.99! With $10.99 shipping.

william-james88 wrote:I know, Carry posted it above : steal-of-a-deal-sales-and-discounts-at-online-retail-and-brick-and-mortar-stores-p1744177.php#p1744054

And none are as good as that seeker deal. Also, those exclusives have been on discount for the last year.

Who is this Carry person, seems pretty cool

Actually that Platinum Dinobots Unleashed seems like a pretty good deal at $60.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



TFsource has a pretty tempting deal today on some 3p figures today @ $75.

FP-DX ARMORED BATTALION - SET OF 3 - LIMITED EDITION HOLIDAY EXCLUSIVE


http://tfsource.com/fansproject/fp-dx-a ... alion-set/

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I know, Carry posted it above : steal-of-a-deal-sales-and-discounts-at-online-retail-and-brick-and-mortar-stores-p1744177.php#p1744054

And none are as good as that seeker deal. Also, those exclusives have been on discount for the last year.

Who is this Carry person, seems pretty cool

Actually that Platinum Dinobots Unleashed seems like a pretty good deal at $60.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Whatever CARY

And yeah, I guess I was a little rough on Hellscream there, sorry, there is indeed one amazing deal hidden within these BBTS warehouse warmers

Although, with the new platinum dinobots with new heads coming out, which also has chrome and clear plastic, that may be a better thing to get as an other set of these molds rather than this one.

william-james88 wrote:Although, with the new platinum dinobots with new heads coming out, which also has chrome and clear plastic, that may be a better thing to get as an other set of these molds rather than this one.

Yeah, them new heads and sweet deco definitely swayed me towards the G1 set. I've never handled any of the molds in the new set. The only AoE dino I have is Scorn and that was because he doesn't come in the G1 set (actually ended up with the Takara and Hasbro version).

So if I've been paying attention; you're are putting your seal of approval on the G1 vs Unleashed set?

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Although, with the new platinum dinobots with new heads coming out, which also has chrome and clear plastic, that may be a better thing to get as an other set of these molds rather than this one.

Yeah, them new heads and sweet deco definitely swayed me towards the G1 set. I've never handled any of the molds in the new set. The only AoE dino I have is Scorn and that was because he doesn't come in the G1 set (actually ended up with the Takara and Hasbro version).

So if I've been paying attention; you're are putting your seal of approval on the G1 vs Unleashed set?

I dont have unleashed so I cant comment on that. But I put my seal of approval on the G1 set for sure, at the right price of course. Mine came out to 20$ per figure (so 100$ total). Something along that price range for this set would get a total recommendation from me.

ultrascottus wrote:Sadly, when I went to Walmart.com, and checked my area for Devastator, free pickup was not an option, and the price jumped up to $189.99! With $10.99 shipping.

HOLLY MOLLY, thats a high price. That's actually 30-40$ more than what the Takara version would cost us in Japan.

It's that time of year again Seibertronians - time for sale after sale, tempting you into buying Transformers product you may or may not have wanted otherwise. While many of our site sponsors will be sending in their own newsletters with various deals over the coming week, we wanted to try and collect as many currently advertised deals for Transformers products as possible as we approach the Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday gauntlet.

You'll find each listed deal listed in the following format:

• Title of item
• Related image (not necessarily of item in question)
• Store name (Presented as a link to the particular item, whether or not it's already on sale), price, formats (for media deals), effective date(s), country or countries where available

First up - a list of items where multiple stores and online retailers have sales for the same item.

Transformers: Devastation

Hasting's: $24.99 for XBox One, possibly for other consoles but not confirmed. Effective 11/26-11/28, US
Gamestop: $29.99 for PS4, XBox One, PS3, and Xbox 360. Sale ends today 11/25, US
Toys R Us: $29.99 for XBox One, possibly for other consoles but not confirmed. Effective 11/26-11/28, US

Transformers: Age of Extinction

(Due to the difficulty of getting links to the precisely correct version, none are not provided for these particular movie deals. Many of these may be in-store only.)
Meijer: $7 on Blu-Ray. Effective 11/26 only, US
Fred Meyer: $4.99 on DVD. Effective 5 AM - 1 PM 11/27 only, US
Shopko: $5.99 on DVD. Effective 4 PM 11/26 - 12:00 PM 11/27, also online on 11/25, US
Hasting's: $5.99? (unconfirmed; ad puts this in "$5.99 and up" bucket) on Blu-Ray. Effective 11/26-11/28, US

And now, everything else!

Transformers: The Covenant of Primus

Amazon.com: 80% off (presumably) regular price = $19.99. Effective 11/27 only, US

Transformers: Generations Deluxe Class Figures

H-E-B: $8.48 each, includes Combiner Wars. Effective 11/27 only, US

Robots in Disguise Super Bumblebee

Shopko: $19.99. Effective 4 PM 11/26 - 12:00 PM 11/27, also online on 11/25, US

Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron

Walmart.ca: $50.00. Effective today only, online only, Canada.

Rescue Bots Optimus Primal

Toys R Us: $17.49. Effective 7 AM 11/27 - 11/28, US

Robots in Disguise Stomp & Chomp Grimlock

Toys R Us: 50% off = $39.99. Effective 5 PM 11/26 - 11/28, US. Also effective 11/27 - 12/3 in Canada for equivalent 50% off, resulting in $44.97 Canadian.

Rescue Bots High Tide Rescue Rig

Toys R Us: $19.99. Effective 11/30 only, US

Platinum Edition Dinobots

Toys R Us: $99.99. Effective now "While supplies last" (which they have not), Canada.

25% off all $19.99 and up Transformers

Toys R Us: Prices will vary. Effective 11/27 - 12/3, Canada

25 various Transformers sale items

Big Bad Toy Store: Prices vary and do not include shipping. Effective now through 11/30, available to any countries they'll ship to.

More deals will be surely coming in throughout the next several days and hours, so look out for more news from our site sponsors and check this thread regularly for other deals posted by your fellow site users! Due to expected volume of limited and flash-type sales over the next several days, only the most select non-sponsor promotions will be highlighted in our news cycle, so stay alert and keep watch on our forums for all the latest.

Gotta say, I'm not impressed this year. Mainly because there isn't anything for me to rush out to get or be excited for. For those going out to shop and spend time with familia and firends, Hope you guys have a safe enjoyable weekend.

william-james88 wrote:platinum seeker squadron is only 50$cdn (37$US) at walmart.ca http://www.walmart.ca/search/transformers%20platinum

This makes me angry.

Ironhidensh wrote:

william-james88 wrote:platinum seeker squadron is only 50$cdn (37$US) at walmart.ca http://www.walmart.ca/search/transformers%20platinum

This makes me angry.

Why? It made me super happy!

william-james88 wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:

william-james88 wrote:platinum seeker squadron is only 50$cdn (37$US) at walmart.ca http://www.walmart.ca/search/transformers%20platinum

This makes me angry.

Why? It made me super happy!

Makes me sad

nycPrime wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:

william-james88 wrote:platinum seeker squadron is only 50$cdn (37$US) at walmart.ca http://www.walmart.ca/search/transformers%20platinum

This makes me angry.

Why? It made me super happy!

Makes me sad

I just took a look at what they cost in the US and JEEBUS CHRIST! 82.50$ plus tax depending on your state (compared to my 40$). That aint cheap at all. So I get now why you are angry or sad, sorry guys

william-james88 wrote:

nycPrime wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:

william-james88 wrote:platinum seeker squadron is only 50$cdn (37$US) at walmart.ca http://www.walmart.ca/search/transformers%20platinum

This makes me angry.

Why? It made me super happy!

Makes me sad

I just took a look at what they cost in the US and JEEBUS CHRIST! 82.50$ plus tax depending on your state (compared to my 40$). That aint cheap at all. So I get now why you are angry or sad, sorry guys

Yup. It was $75 a month ago. Then Target had a 20% off sale while jacking it up to $82.50. I think they have it at 20% off again, but Walmart Canada still has it beat badly.

nycPrime wrote:
Yup. It was $75 a month ago. Then Target had a 20% off sale while jacking it up to $82.50. I think they have it at 20% off again, but Walmart Canada still has it beat badly.

That is absolutely pathetic on their part.

william-james88 wrote:

nycPrime wrote:
Yup. It was $75 a month ago. Then Target had a 20% off sale while jacking it up to $82.50. I think they have it at 20% off again, but Walmart Canada still has it beat badly.

That is absolutely pathetic on their part.

Izzat a joke? Jack up the price while offering a discount? It's misleading the customer at to thinking they are buying a discounted item when in fact ther prices are more or less unchanged!

D@mn sea slugs!( sorry sea slugs, nothing personal)

20 bucks for High Tide just might be the price that'll make me finally willing to pick up that set.

Will it be priced at that in stores or only online?

fenrir72 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

nycPrime wrote:
Yup. It was $75 a month ago. Then Target had a 20% off sale while jacking it up to $82.50. I think they have it at 20% off again, but Walmart Canada still has it beat badly.

That is absolutely pathetic on their part.

Izzat a joke? Jack up the price while offering a discount? It's misleading the customer at to thinking they are buying a discounted item when in fact ther prices are more or less unchanged!

D@mn sea slugs!( sorry sea slugs, nothing personal)

That... basically summarizes (in a broad sense) American sales tactics at the moment, no company - or store - really wants to make less money on their product, so coupons are disappearing, big brands get excluded from good deals (Lego, etc.), and if there is a sale, you can be sure that prices were probably raised at some point recently to offset the sale. And 'sales' in general have disappeared, I remember going out to tru every time they had a bogo 50% on tf's, they were even 'fairly' priced for tru; that just doesn't happen (to my knowledge) anymore - anywhere

Suhweet, I picked up those seekers but I can't find the dinobots on ToysRus' website!