Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
Posted by Mindmaster
Jul 9, 2015 at 12:18pm CDT
19,528 views
View Discussion
Sign in
or
Join
to reply
More Bots. More News. More Awesome.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
I seriously always thought it to be a reference to the animal, but I guess in the context of the rest of the sentence "bore" works better. Suppose I just always imagined someone as faux-sophisticated as Hook to work in multiple degrees of put-downs simultaneously. Rats.
Comment by ScottyP
Jul 9, 2015
Also a most excellent point!Bainreese wrote:More probable, having been in international shipping & logistics, TRU's container shipments went out a few days/a week ahead of smaller orders which meant they got on the water quicker, went through the port in LA and into TRU's own distribution network. BBTS's order is noticably smaller and thus would be toward the end of production, possibly being combined with other shipments onto one container as I doubt BBTS bought a solid 40' of Dev's and thus the logistics of that just take a bit longer.
Real talk: is it actually "bore"? (searches Google. It is indeed. Well then.)Sabrblade wrote:ScottyP wrote:"Nobody would follow an un-charismatic boar like you!"
I seriously always thought it to be a reference to the animal, but I guess in the context of the rest of the sentence "bore" works better. Suppose I just always imagined someone as faux-sophisticated as Hook to work in multiple degrees of put-downs simultaneously. Rats.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by Shockwave7
Jul 9, 2015
Has CostCo or Sam's Club got a deal to sell these in store?
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by william-james88
Jul 9, 2015
I forget who it was that said that Time had to do with the difference between Hasbro and Takara's Devastator and not just cost, but,...
From today's Hasbro Panel. BOOYA! It is and always will be a question of cost.
The reason for the differences between Hasbro and Takara’s Devastators was basically cost.
From today's Hasbro Panel. BOOYA! It is and always will be a question of cost.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by ZeroWolf
Jul 9, 2015
I thought that had always been obvious 
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by Cobotron
Jul 9, 2015
Let's at least take the blame off the Designers, and put it on the Suits.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
I like that. Especially when the guy designing them designs masterpiece figures.
And yes Zero Wolf, it was obvious. But for some people, they just wouldnt let go that there could be a time issue. That maybe its because Takara had more time than them, No. Takara was willing to go the extra mile and pay the extra production costs, Hasbro wasnt. End of story.
Comment by william-james88
Jul 9, 2015
Cobotron wrote:Let's at least take the blame off the Designers, and put it on the Suits.
I like that. Especially when the guy designing them designs masterpiece figures.
And yes Zero Wolf, it was obvious. But for some people, they just wouldnt let go that there could be a time issue. That maybe its because Takara had more time than them, No. Takara was willing to go the extra mile and pay the extra production costs, Hasbro wasnt. End of story.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by ZeroWolf
Jul 9, 2015
Imagine if takara's version was made first then the designer had to remove things in order to fit it into hasbro budget
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 9, 2015
Except more evidence indicates that it was vice versa, with Hasbro's coming first, then Takara adding to it for theirs.ZeroWolf wrote:Imagine if takara's version was made first then the designer had to remove things in order to fit it into hasbro budget
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Well, we know that Takara handles the engineering. So for me it makes sense that they engineered them both at the same time and certain aspects were seperated. With the revamp on the engineering, they couldnt have just finished Hasbro first and then looked at what they could do. I feel that they did all their engineering for both products from the get go but dealt with Hasbro's first simply due to schedule and because Hasbro is the client, helping finance their own projects.
In the end, it doesnt matter how it happened or what happened because it is now confirmed that regardless of the time involved, Hasbro had a budget to meet and that was the main reason that they couldnt afford (literally) to have all the extra features found in Takara's.
Comment by william-james88
Jul 9, 2015
ZeroWolf wrote:Imagine if takara's version was made first then the designer had to remove things in order to fit it into hasbro budget
Well, we know that Takara handles the engineering. So for me it makes sense that they engineered them both at the same time and certain aspects were seperated. With the revamp on the engineering, they couldnt have just finished Hasbro first and then looked at what they could do. I feel that they did all their engineering for both products from the get go but dealt with Hasbro's first simply due to schedule and because Hasbro is the client, helping finance their own projects.
In the end, it doesnt matter how it happened or what happened because it is now confirmed that regardless of the time involved, Hasbro had a budget to meet and that was the main reason that they couldnt afford (literally) to have all the extra features found in Takara's.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Yeeeeeeeahh!!
This should mean that he'll show up in the mail in a couple weeks!!!!
Comment by Sowndwave76
Jul 9, 2015
GuyIncognito wrote:Devy is in stock and shipping at BBTS!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Yeeeeeeeahh!!
This should mean that he'll show up in the mail in a couple weeks!!!!
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by jay5
Jul 10, 2015
Forget about scale, elbows, Mixmaster, or whatever other complaints there are about the new Devastator. The biggest joke is the major etailers trying to charge $300 for the SDCC version with its goofy purple-chrome paint apps that don't match the rest of the purple and lacks the upgrades of the Takara version that will cost significantly less than the SDCC version.
$299.99 pre-order pricing makes my Green Giant seem like a bargain.
$299.99 pre-order pricing makes my Green Giant seem like a bargain.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Truth!!!
Well... except for the disdain of the chrome. I happen to LIKE that...
The number one selling point for Hasbro here is PRICE. it takes every other complaint and cuts it off at the knees. Comparing $150 to $400... Apples and oranges. For the price, Hasbro is pretty awesome.
Jacking up the price to 3pp standards??? Ugggg... Yeah, that makes the complaints more worthy and doesn't sell the product as well.
Now it just has it's massive size going for it...
Comment by phantom1592
Jul 10, 2015
jay5 wrote:Forget about scale, elbows, Mixmaster, or whatever other complaints there are about the new Devastator. The biggest joke is the major etailers trying to charge $300 for the SDCC version with its goofy purple-chrome paint apps that don't match the rest of the purple and lacks the upgrades of the Takara version that will cost significantly less than the SDCC version.
$299.99 pre-order pricing makes my Green Giant seem like a bargain.
Truth!!!
Well... except for the disdain of the chrome. I happen to LIKE that...
The number one selling point for Hasbro here is PRICE. it takes every other complaint and cuts it off at the knees. Comparing $150 to $400... Apples and oranges. For the price, Hasbro is pretty awesome.
Jacking up the price to 3pp standards??? Ugggg... Yeah, that makes the complaints more worthy and doesn't sell the product as well.
Now it just has it's massive size going for it...
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by ZeroWolf
Jul 10, 2015
Exclusive always adds price despite opinion about it. There will be people to pay it as well
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by Burn
Jul 10, 2015
I got to thinking today (yeah I know, I shouldn't put so much pressure on my braincell) ... who do you consider to be the "leader" of the Constructicons.
I'm guessing a lot of people would consider it to be Hook as he forms the head and shoulders (look at Voltron, head and shoulders were always the leaders).
But to me, it'll always be Scrapper. He's the embodiment of leadership, he literally has the weight of his team on his shoulders.
*boom tish*
Definitely going to hell now for bad jokes.
I'm guessing a lot of people would consider it to be Hook as he forms the head and shoulders (look at Voltron, head and shoulders were always the leaders).
But to me, it'll always be Scrapper. He's the embodiment of leadership, he literally has the weight of his team on his shoulders.
*boom tish*
Definitely going to hell now for bad jokes.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
This is why we like you.
Comment by Va'al
Jul 10, 2015
Burn wrote:But to me, it'll always be Scrapper. He's the embodiment of leadership, he literally has the weight of his team on his shoulders.
*boom tish*
Definitely going to hell now for bad jokes.
This is why we like you.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by Ironhidensh
Jul 10, 2015
Wasn't Scrapper always shown as the leader back in the G1 'toon?
Anyway, I'll be waited my to get this figure down the road on clearance or eBay. If I can't find it for less than $100, then I'll just take a pass. I was very super excited when Devy was first announced, but as time has gone by, it just doesn't justify its price tag for me.
Anyway, I'll be waited my to get this figure down the road on clearance or eBay. If I can't find it for less than $100, then I'll just take a pass. I was very super excited when Devy was first announced, but as time has gone by, it just doesn't justify its price tag for me.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
My kid mind always had Long Haul as the leader. Probably 'cause dump trucks are cool. I was surprised when I found out that Scrapper was the actual leader.
Now in my adult-ish mind I'm torn. I'm running on fumes of kid memories and at conflict with what is true to fiction. I kinda still see Long Haul as the leader.
More than likely when displayed and in my headcanon, I will continue to see Long Haul as the leader. He is the largest bot and will look better displayed in the center of the group when not combined. He also forms the core of Devy, which a lot of strength comes from.
Comment by no-one
Jul 10, 2015
Burn wrote:I got to thinking today (yeah I know, I shouldn't put so much pressure on my braincell) ... who do you consider to be the "leader" of the Constructicons
My kid mind always had Long Haul as the leader. Probably 'cause dump trucks are cool. I was surprised when I found out that Scrapper was the actual leader.
Now in my adult-ish mind I'm torn. I'm running on fumes of kid memories and at conflict with what is true to fiction. I kinda still see Long Haul as the leader.
More than likely when displayed and in my headcanon, I will continue to see Long Haul as the leader. He is the largest bot and will look better displayed in the center of the group when not combined. He also forms the core of Devy, which a lot of strength comes from.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Comment by galvatron00
Jul 10, 2015
Just checked, Devy is already out of stock on TRU for "Ship to Home" :LOL
Shoulda ordered it when I ordered Bluestreak..BUT there's a chance he'll be there tomorrow at the store!! Then 25% off FTW!!
Shoulda ordered it when I ordered Bluestreak..BUT there's a chance he'll be there tomorrow at the store!! Then 25% off FTW!!
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
Unrelated, I wanted to share a pic of the proper configuration of where all the Combiner pieces go in Long Haul's vehicle mode. This is such a great touch!
Alternately, the wings can attach to the back of Scrapper for a more G1-esque look. Bonecrusher and Scavenger can kind of/sort of carry the missile pods too if you want it too evoke their drills. Hook and Mixmaster though, best I can do on those with alt mode combiner piece storage is to fake it and walk away whistling.
Comment by ScottyP
Jul 10, 2015
The answer is always Scrapper. No question. This is why his death in the IDW books was a big freaking deal.Burn wrote:I got to thinking today (yeah I know, I shouldn't put so much pressure on my braincell) ... who do you consider to be the "leader" of the Constructicons.
I'm guessing a lot of people would consider it to be Hook as he forms the head and shoulders (look at Voltron, head and shoulders were always the leaders).
But to me, it'll always be Scrapper.
Unrelated, I wanted to share a pic of the proper configuration of where all the Combiner pieces go in Long Haul's vehicle mode. This is such a great touch!
Alternately, the wings can attach to the back of Scrapper for a more G1-esque look. Bonecrusher and Scavenger can kind of/sort of carry the missile pods too if you want it too evoke their drills. Hook and Mixmaster though, best I can do on those with alt mode combiner piece storage is to fake it and walk away whistling.
Re: Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator: Now In-stock @ ToysRUs.com!
(view post)
I was gonna say Hook or Longhaul.
I doubt that will happen, especially on e-bay. I foresee the opposite happening actually, especially with the Takara version. That 200$ we are paying now will look like peanuts later.
Comment by william-james88
Jul 10, 2015
Burn wrote:I got to thinking today (yeah I know, I shouldn't put so much pressure on my braincell) ... who do you consider to be the "leader" of the Constructicons.
I'm guessing a lot of people would consider it to be Hook as he forms the head and shoulders (look at Voltron, head and shoulders were always the leaders).
But to me, it'll always be Scrapper. He's the embodiment of leadership, he literally has the weight of his team on his shoulders.
*boom tish*
Definitely going to hell now for bad jokes.
I was gonna say Hook or Longhaul.
Ironhidensh wrote:Wasn't Scrapper always shown as the leader back in the G1 'toon?
Anyway, I'll be waited my to get this figure down the road on clearance or eBay. If I can't find it for less than $100, then I'll just take a pass. I was very super excited when Devy was first announced, but as time has gone by, it just doesn't justify its price tag for me.
I doubt that will happen, especially on e-bay. I foresee the opposite happening actually, especially with the Takara version. That 200$ we are paying now will look like peanuts later.
