Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order
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Back for fans who missed it the first time!
Transformers Studio Series Voyager The Transformers: The Movie 86-25 Autobot Blaster & Eject is available again for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse.
Bring home this collectible figure set featuring movie-inspired detail and classic conversion between robot and boombox modes. Includes the Eject mini-cassette figure, a blaster accessory, and a removable backdrop for display.
Pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse while supplies last.
https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... FtCYKxKBM8
Transformers Studio Series Voyager The Transformers: The Movie 86-25 Autobot Blaster & Eject is available again for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse.
Bring home this collectible figure set featuring movie-inspired detail and classic conversion between robot and boombox modes. Includes the Eject mini-cassette figure, a blaster accessory, and a removable backdrop for display.
Pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse while supplies last.
https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... FtCYKxKBM8
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Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192262)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 12th, 2025 @ 4:32pm CDT
Well great minds think alike all around! I feel CW Megatron the Takara version of course is a fine represention of our mighty
leader with the 3rd Party upgrades being a must.
This 86 Megatron will definitely replace my Dramatic Capture version which I'll be parting ways with soon....'nuff said!
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 12th, 2025 @ 4:32pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Tyrannacon wrote:Studio Series 86 Megatron truly looks completely amazing in my eyes. I am excited to own one of these now. I think it'll replace the Combiner Wars one in my collection for the top spot for sure too. It definitely has a lot of aspects of it that I like. I'll miss the working treads, but you know it definitely has a lot of pluses with it that the CW Leader Megatron didn't have.
I'm glad I'm not alone in liking the old CW leader Megs. I even put some Reprolabels on him and bought a small cannon upgrade. He's still a solid Megatron, despite not being in scale with anything. Maybe the PotP leader Evolution Optimus Prime?
Well great minds think alike all around! I feel CW Megatron the Takara version of course is a fine represention of our mighty
leader with the 3rd Party upgrades being a must.This 86 Megatron will definitely replace my Dramatic Capture version which I'll be parting ways with soon....'nuff said!
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192329)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 16th, 2025 @ 12:54pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 16th, 2025 @ 12:54pm CDT
I wasn't impressed with the new Megatron so I have been thinking about picking up the Dramatic Capture figure, or the 35th anniversary edition for my TF:TM shelf.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192353)
Posted by Emerje on July 18th, 2025 @ 1:07am CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 18th, 2025 @ 1:07am CDT
Just got a confirmation email from Amazon that Hook and Long Haul are arriving Tuesday!
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192354)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 18th, 2025 @ 1:56am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 18th, 2025 @ 1:56am CDT
Yeah mine are coming as well, on Monday. A full month ahead of schedule. Rather inconvenient financially, but I don't think I can bring myself to cancel the order... FOMO sux...Emerje wrote:Just got a confirmation email from Amazon that Hook and Long Haul are arriving Tuesday!
Emerje
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192356)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on July 18th, 2025 @ 9:52am CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on July 18th, 2025 @ 9:52am CDT
Wow, I also got a delivery update saying Hook and Long Haul are coming Monday, then an hour later a notice that they shipped and will be here today!
Edit: Delivered about an hour ago, sweet!
Edit: Delivered about an hour ago, sweet!
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192383)
Posted by Mkdlmr on July 19th, 2025 @ 4:49am CDT
Posted by Mkdlmr on July 19th, 2025 @ 4:49am CDT
Curious: Does anyone have both the SS86 Contructicons and the Unite Warriors (Takara) version of Devastator? I'm undecided if I want to collect the SS86 Devastator and want to know if the build quality is really that much of an improvement. Thanks in advance!
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192384)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 19th, 2025 @ 5:50am CDT
Of course the build quality is much improved with the SS86. UW Devy is just the regular Hasbro one with an "upgrade kit". The original Titan Devy is just an amalgam of empty tupperwares snapped together. Light, hollow, and soft. Like, Authentic level.
The new SS86 will be much, much more expensive than the old titan overall, but you'll have your money's worth. Those will be at least "real" Transformers. With the quality you can expect from regular Generations toys.
So, instead of paying the absurd after-market price of the UW, you're better off with the SS86. If you already have it, keep it. The UW/CW Titan is still not so bad for its original price, and it would be a nice comparison with the SS86. Plus, it can be useful for remaking iconic moment when Devy is depicted grossly out of scale with the rest of the crew. Especially if you use Core/Legends scale figure with it.
If you don't have the old titan, no matter the version, get the SS86. If you're made of money, get both.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 19th, 2025 @ 5:50am CDT
Mkdlmr wrote:Curious: Does anyone have both the SS86 Contructicons and the Unite Warriors (Takara) version of Devastator? I'm undecided if I want to collect the SS86 Devastator and want to know if the build quality is really that much of an improvement. Thanks in advance!
Of course the build quality is much improved with the SS86. UW Devy is just the regular Hasbro one with an "upgrade kit". The original Titan Devy is just an amalgam of empty tupperwares snapped together. Light, hollow, and soft. Like, Authentic level.
The new SS86 will be much, much more expensive than the old titan overall, but you'll have your money's worth. Those will be at least "real" Transformers. With the quality you can expect from regular Generations toys.
So, instead of paying the absurd after-market price of the UW, you're better off with the SS86. If you already have it, keep it. The UW/CW Titan is still not so bad for its original price, and it would be a nice comparison with the SS86. Plus, it can be useful for remaking iconic moment when Devy is depicted grossly out of scale with the rest of the crew. Especially if you use Core/Legends scale figure with it.
If you don't have the old titan, no matter the version, get the SS86. If you're made of money, get both.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192385)
Posted by Mkdlmr on July 19th, 2025 @ 6:16am CDT
I already owned the unite Warriors version of Devastator. I would really like to hear from someone who owns both the unite Warriors version and the ss86 version. A lot of reviewers compare the two focusing on proportions and articulation, but seem to gloss over actual build quality.
Posted by Mkdlmr on July 19th, 2025 @ 6:16am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Mkdlmr wrote:Curious: Does anyone have both the SS86 Contructicons and the Unite Warriors (Takara) version of Devastator? I'm undecided if I want to collect the SS86 Devastator and want to know if the build quality is really that much of an improvement. Thanks in advance!
Of course the build quality is much improved with the SS86. UW Devy is just the regular Hasbro one with an "upgrade kit". The original Titan Devy is just an amalgam of empty tupperwares snapped together. Light, hollow, and soft. Like, Authentic level.
The new SS86 will be much, much more expensive than the old titan overall, but you'll have your money's worth. Those will be at least "real" Transformers. With the quality you can expect from regular Generations toys.
So, instead of paying the absurd after-market price of the UW, you're better off with the SS86. If you already have it, keep it. The UW/CW Titan is still not so bad for its original price, and it would be a nice comparison with the SS86. Plus, it can be useful for remaking iconic moment when Devy is depicted grossly out of scale with the rest of the crew. Especially if you use Core/Legends scale figure with it.
If you don't have the old titan, no matter the version, get the SS86. If you're made of money, get both.
I already owned the unite Warriors version of Devastator. I would really like to hear from someone who owns both the unite Warriors version and the ss86 version. A lot of reviewers compare the two focusing on proportions and articulation, but seem to gloss over actual build quality.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192386)
Posted by Brokebot on July 19th, 2025 @ 9:07am CDT
Posted by Brokebot on July 19th, 2025 @ 9:07am CDT
I want these bad boys, but the money isn't there right now. Personally, I think '86 Dev is a great scale to stand between CW dev and G1 Dev on the shelf. Hopefully I can get some moolah before I'm forced to deal with the aftermarket.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192390)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 19th, 2025 @ 12:55pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 19th, 2025 @ 12:55pm CDT
I was undecided on getting this Devastator, until Amazon made the choice for me. Soi went out and snapped up Scrapper and Bonecrusher at retail, and now hopefully I can get Mixmaster and Scavenger fairly easily when they hit. I did not have the foresight to preorder, so Amazon and Pulse are out. Can Scrapper be attached to either thigh, and Bonecrusher to either shoulder?
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192393)
Posted by Roadbuster on July 19th, 2025 @ 3:07pm CDT
Posted by Roadbuster on July 19th, 2025 @ 3:07pm CDT
Bonecrusher can fit in both sockets. But Scrapper and Mixmaster are not able to swap legs due to the ports on the legs being uniquely molded for Scrapper on the right and Mixmaster on the left.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192394)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 19th, 2025 @ 3:12pm CDT
What are the chances that the Constructicons will see a boxed set release as well?
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 19th, 2025 @ 3:12pm CDT
I see. Thank you. I had debated getting 2 copies of Devastator, and since Scrapper and Bonecrusher are out, I thought maybe I could make a temporary cobbled together Devy until Mixmaster and Scavenger get released as well.Roadbuster wrote:Bonecrusher can fit in both sockets. But Scavenger and Mixmaster are not able to swap legs due to the ports on the legs being uniquely molded for Scrapper on the right and Mixmaster on the left.
What are the chances that the Constructicons will see a boxed set release as well?
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192395)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 19th, 2025 @ 3:44pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 19th, 2025 @ 3:44pm CDT
From this news post:Rodimus Prime wrote:What are the chances that the Constructicons will see a boxed set release as well?
There are no plans for a Devastator giftset for either 2026 or 2027 right now. They encourage us to buy the Constructicons this year rather than later. They are already knee-deep in 2027 planning and are intentionally not planning a box set so that they can move on to other Combiners they have to get to.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192396)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 19th, 2025 @ 5:18pm CDT
I have the UW set and I'm buying the SS86 Constructicons too. I'll be honest, the SS86 figures are just scaled down versions of the UW release. If you have the UW version you really don't need the SS86 ones.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 19th, 2025 @ 5:18pm CDT
Mkdlmr wrote:Curious: Does anyone have both the SS86 Contructicons and the Unite Warriors (Takara) version of Devastator? I'm undecided if I want to collect the SS86 Devastator and want to know if the build quality is really that much of an improvement. Thanks in advance!
I have the UW set and I'm buying the SS86 Constructicons too. I'll be honest, the SS86 figures are just scaled down versions of the UW release. If you have the UW version you really don't need the SS86 ones.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192405)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 20th, 2025 @ 9:35am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 20th, 2025 @ 9:35am CDT
I know there are others who are picking up the SS Constructicons and staging them individually while keeping UW merged into Devastator.....'nuff said!
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Posted by Till-all-R1 on July 20th, 2025 @ 10:49am CDT
I've contemplated getting two, mainly because i don't really want to have to keep taking it apart whenever I want to display the Constructicons separately . That's why I really like the new Aerialbots/Superion, I only need Silverbolt to form Superion. That way if I wanted to I only need two Sivlerbolts and can display the Aerialbots separately and pit Superion and Devestator against each other on a separate shelf. But with Devestator I kind of have to buy double of them all to do that. And the fact that two of them are Voyagers simply adds an extra $20 to the cost compared to Superion.
Posted by Till-all-R1 on July 20th, 2025 @ 10:49am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I had debated getting 2 copies of Devastator, and since Scrapper and Bonecrusher are out, I thought maybe I could make a temporary cobbled together Devy until Mixmaster and Scavenger get released as well.
I've contemplated getting two, mainly because i don't really want to have to keep taking it apart whenever I want to display the Constructicons separately . That's why I really like the new Aerialbots/Superion, I only need Silverbolt to form Superion. That way if I wanted to I only need two Sivlerbolts and can display the Aerialbots separately and pit Superion and Devestator against each other on a separate shelf. But with Devestator I kind of have to buy double of them all to do that. And the fact that two of them are Voyagers simply adds an extra $20 to the cost compared to Superion.
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 20th, 2025 @ 12:58pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 20th, 2025 @ 12:58pm CDT
For Superion you would need at least the arm bots to complete the image. But yeah the leg design is a huge fail on Hasbro's partTill-all-R1 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:I had debated getting 2 copies of Devastator, and since Scrapper and Bonecrusher are out, I thought maybe I could make a temporary cobbled together Devy until Mixmaster and Scavenger get released as well.
I've contemplated getting two, mainly because i don't really want to have to keep taking it apart whenever I want to display the Constructicons separately . That's why I really like the new Aerialbots/Superion, I only need Silverbolt to form Superion. That way if I wanted to I only need two Sivlerbolts and can display the Aerialbots separately and pit Superion and Devestator against each other on a separate shelf. But with Devestator I kind of have to buy double of them all to do that. And the fact that two of them are Voyagers simply adds an extra $20 to the cost compared to Superion.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192409)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 20th, 2025 @ 1:00pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 20th, 2025 @ 1:00pm CDT
I see. Thanks.Sabrblade wrote:From this news post:Rodimus Prime wrote:What are the chances that the Constructicons will see a boxed set release as well?There are no plans for a Devastator giftset for either 2026 or 2027 right now. They encourage us to buy the Constructicons this year rather than later. They are already knee-deep in 2027 planning and are intentionally not planning a box set so that they can move on to other Combiners they have to get to.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192410)
Posted by Mkdlmr on July 20th, 2025 @ 1:05pm CDT
Posted by Mkdlmr on July 20th, 2025 @ 1:05pm CDT
I would have still like a build quality comparison between Unite Warriors Devastator and the SS86 Contructicons release thus far... if anyone has any insight, please? O:-)
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192411)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 20th, 2025 @ 1:08pm CDT
There isn't a universal answer. Some of the figures, like Scrapper are very dense and solid. Others, like Bonecrusher are lighter due to being arms. I will say as a stand alone figure UW Bonecrusher is the better figure because it has a waist swivel.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 20th, 2025 @ 1:08pm CDT
Mkdlmr wrote:I would have still like a build quality comparison between Unite Warriors Devastator and the SS86 Contructicons release thus far... if anyone has any insight, please? O:-)
There isn't a universal answer. Some of the figures, like Scrapper are very dense and solid. Others, like Bonecrusher are lighter due to being arms. I will say as a stand alone figure UW Bonecrusher is the better figure because it has a waist swivel.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192417)
Posted by o.supreme on July 20th, 2025 @ 4:32pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 20th, 2025 @ 4:32pm CDT
Greetings All. Its been a while, but just wanted to share some updated toughts on the "SS86" Constructicons now that I juts got the CC 2 pack of Hook and Long Haul.
I love how everything tabs in and has strong supports, and rather than rehashing all the comparisons as nauseum of this set vs CW, I wanted to bring in a couple of points from a different perspective.
First off. I've never owned a CW Devastator. I went straight for the UW version because of its better articulation of individual bots, inclusion of individual weapons, more faithful animation deco etc. While it doesn't have some of the same QC issues as CW, the one issue I have is that there's a connection point on Hook that has a very small tab that was put under a lot of stress and basically is broken. however all the tabs aligned that keep the chest piece on as Devastator basically negate this, so I'm good.
UW Dev looks great on a shelf next to Siege Omega Supreme, so I'm definitely keeping him, but now for the reason I'm getting the SS86 Devastator...
I wanted all my combiners basically in the same scale. The UW/CW/PotP/Selects ones are all 11 to 11.5 inches depending on foot extensions, 3rd party add-ons etc., and the Legacy Menasor is 12 inches (I assume AoP Superion is about the same). SS Dev is 13 inches, and while that is slightly bigger its still good enough to replace my KO CW Devastator (12 inches) that had been in my Combiner collection for the last 6 years or so.
So while I compare combiners to one another this is fine. But I have noticed an odd shift in the overall scaling. Bots from the OG series are genrally getting bigger (minibots which were once legend and legion class are now small deluxes, some larger vehicles like Ironhide which were deluxes are now small voyagers etc....). And that is fine. However... Siege Jetfire was the first CC, it was great as he was a larger character and that was a nice sweet spot, "almost" as big as a comiber but not quite, but still bigger that other like he Dinobots & Ultra Magnus.
Now however though, since SS86 UltraMagnus is a CC, basically the same size as previous combiners, the irony is that an 18 inch CW/UW Devastator scales better than the current one. Making other bots bigger, and Combiners smaller is kind of puzzling to me, but luckily I keep my combiners in their own collections outside of the rest of the TF's so Im happy.
I love how everything tabs in and has strong supports, and rather than rehashing all the comparisons as nauseum of this set vs CW, I wanted to bring in a couple of points from a different perspective.
First off. I've never owned a CW Devastator. I went straight for the UW version because of its better articulation of individual bots, inclusion of individual weapons, more faithful animation deco etc. While it doesn't have some of the same QC issues as CW, the one issue I have is that there's a connection point on Hook that has a very small tab that was put under a lot of stress and basically is broken. however all the tabs aligned that keep the chest piece on as Devastator basically negate this, so I'm good.
UW Dev looks great on a shelf next to Siege Omega Supreme, so I'm definitely keeping him, but now for the reason I'm getting the SS86 Devastator...
I wanted all my combiners basically in the same scale. The UW/CW/PotP/Selects ones are all 11 to 11.5 inches depending on foot extensions, 3rd party add-ons etc., and the Legacy Menasor is 12 inches (I assume AoP Superion is about the same). SS Dev is 13 inches, and while that is slightly bigger its still good enough to replace my KO CW Devastator (12 inches) that had been in my Combiner collection for the last 6 years or so.
So while I compare combiners to one another this is fine. But I have noticed an odd shift in the overall scaling. Bots from the OG series are genrally getting bigger (minibots which were once legend and legion class are now small deluxes, some larger vehicles like Ironhide which were deluxes are now small voyagers etc....). And that is fine. However... Siege Jetfire was the first CC, it was great as he was a larger character and that was a nice sweet spot, "almost" as big as a comiber but not quite, but still bigger that other like he Dinobots & Ultra Magnus.
Now however though, since SS86 UltraMagnus is a CC, basically the same size as previous combiners, the irony is that an 18 inch CW/UW Devastator scales better than the current one. Making other bots bigger, and Combiners smaller is kind of puzzling to me, but luckily I keep my combiners in their own collections outside of the rest of the TF's so Im happy.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192418)
Posted by Mkdlmr on July 20th, 2025 @ 5:40pm CDT
Posted by Mkdlmr on July 20th, 2025 @ 5:40pm CDT
I've had to repair my UW Devastator on several occasions, so a better build quality Devastator has peaked my interest, but getting a clear answer on the SS86 version hasn't come to fruition.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 20th, 2025 @ 6:08pm CDT
This is the undersized K.O who is the same height as the standard CW combiners, right?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 20th, 2025 @ 6:08pm CDT
o.supreme wrote: SS86 Devy VS K.O CW Devy.
This is the undersized K.O who is the same height as the standard CW combiners, right?
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Posted by o.supreme on July 20th, 2025 @ 7:37pm CDT
Correct. He's about an inch taller (12 inches) vs most CW combiners which are between 11 and 11.5, but yes; that's why I had him in my collection, and why SS86 is a nice replacement.
Posted by o.supreme on July 20th, 2025 @ 7:37pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:o.supreme wrote: SS86 Devy VS K.O CW Devy.
This is the undersized K.O who is the same height as the standard CW combiners, right?
Correct. He's about an inch taller (12 inches) vs most CW combiners which are between 11 and 11.5, but yes; that's why I had him in my collection, and why SS86 is a nice replacement.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 20th, 2025 @ 8:24pm CDT
I won't be able to say anything until I get the full set in hand.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 20th, 2025 @ 8:24pm CDT
Mkdlmr wrote:I've had to repair my UW Devastator on several occasions, so a better build quality Devastator has peaked my interest, but getting a clear answer on the SS86 version hasn't come to fruition.
I won't be able to say anything until I get the full set in hand.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 20th, 2025 @ 9:24pm CDT
Just to make sure. I would have surprised me to see the SS86 being as big as the old titan.
I just sold my undersized CW K.O because it will be replaced by the SS86. I'm glad that the SS86 will be slightly taller, and much more thicker than it.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 20th, 2025 @ 9:24pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:o.supreme wrote: SS86 Devy VS K.O CW Devy.
This is the undersized K.O who is the same height as the standard CW combiners, right?
Correct. He's about an inch taller (12 inches) vs most CW combiners which are between 11 and 11.5, but yes; that's why I had him in my collection, and why SS86 is a nice replacement.
Just to make sure. I would have surprised me to see the SS86 being as big as the old titan.
I just sold my undersized CW K.O because it will be replaced by the SS86. I'm glad that the SS86 will be slightly taller, and much more thicker than it.
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Posted by Till-all-R1 on July 21st, 2025 @ 11:39am CDT
Posted by Till-all-R1 on July 21st, 2025 @ 11:39am CDT
I haven't owned a combiner since the 80's so I've been curious how SS86 will look in comparisons to the classic G1 Dev. Even as a kid I always felt the Constructicons were too small and should be closer to at the very least what we consider DLX today, but back then they should have been the same size as Hoist etc. if not lager for a couple of them. But I can understand it from a child's toy perspective and not wanting to be too big once assembled. After all had they done it that way Devastator would likely tower over Metroplex of that time. lol
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Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 23rd, 2025 @ 5:51pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 23rd, 2025 @ 5:51pm CDT
I was at a Target not looking for Hook N Long Haul after hunting for them with no luck and just like when I found Scorponok the same way not even looking and KABOOM I found the pair. 
Now if only October were here....'nuff said!!!!!
Now if only October were here....'nuff said!!!!!
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192505)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 24th, 2025 @ 1:19am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 24th, 2025 @ 1:19am CDT
I wonder if we'll see the 2nd run of Magnus at retail.
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Posted by Roadbuster on July 24th, 2025 @ 11:05pm CDT
Never saw him the first time. Didn't take any chances and pre-ordered through BBTS and he is on his way.
Posted by Roadbuster on July 24th, 2025 @ 11:05pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I wonder if we'll see the 2nd run of Magnus at retail.
Never saw him the first time. Didn't take any chances and pre-ordered through BBTS and he is on his way.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 25th, 2025 @ 4:48am CDT
The only times I saw any Commanders at brick-n-mortar retail that wasn't an independent shop was at Toy-R-Us. And that place now charge up to 20% more for their TF than the competition for some reasons. So I no longer bother going there anymore.
For many TFs, go indie or bust. Walmart is unreliable and TrU is stupid expensive. Only Amazon deliver with a 99% success rate.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 25th, 2025 @ 4:48am CDT
Roadbuster wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:I wonder if we'll see the 2nd run of Magnus at retail.
Never saw him the first time. Didn't take any chances and pre-ordered through BBTS and he is on his way.
The only times I saw any Commanders at brick-n-mortar retail that wasn't an independent shop was at Toy-R-Us. And that place now charge up to 20% more for their TF than the competition for some reasons. So I no longer bother going there anymore.
For many TFs, go indie or bust. Walmart is unreliable and TrU is stupid expensive. Only Amazon deliver with a 99% success rate.
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 25th, 2025 @ 11:53pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 25th, 2025 @ 11:53pm CDT
I only ever saw Magnus at GameStop. I also preordered from Pulse this time around to make sure I don't miss out.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192626)
Posted by adamage1 on July 28th, 2025 @ 4:55pm CDT
I have the Hasbro CW Devy and 4/6 of the SS86 Devastator, and the build quality isn’t even in the same ballpark—SS86 completely outshines CW Devy in every aspect, particularly in build quality. This thing is SOLID, and the silhouette is far superior, particularly with Mixmaster since they gave him a proper alt mode this go ’round. This is easily the best mainline Devastator ever released.
Posted by adamage1 on July 28th, 2025 @ 4:55pm CDT
Mkdlmr wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Mkdlmr wrote:Curious: Does anyone have both the SS86 Contructicons and the Unite Warriors (Takara) version of Devastator? I'm undecided if I want to collect the SS86 Devastator and want to know if the build quality is really that much of an improvement. Thanks in advance!
Of course the build quality is much improved with the SS86. UW Devy is just the regular Hasbro one with an "upgrade kit". The original Titan Devy is just an amalgam of empty tupperwares snapped together. Light, hollow, and soft. Like, Authentic level.
The new SS86 will be much, much more expensive than the old titan overall, but you'll have your money's worth. Those will be at least "real" Transformers. With the quality you can expect from regular Generations toys.
So, instead of paying the absurd after-market price of the UW, you're better off with the SS86. If you already have it, keep it. The UW/CW Titan is still not so bad for its original price, and it would be a nice comparison with the SS86. Plus, it can be useful for remaking iconic moment when Devy is depicted grossly out of scale with the rest of the crew. Especially if you use Core/Legends scale figure with it.
If you don't have the old titan, no matter the version, get the SS86. If you're made of money, get both.
I already owned the unite Warriors version of Devastator. I would really like to hear from someone who owns both the unite Warriors version and the ss86 version. A lot of reviewers compare the two focusing on proportions and articulation, but seem to gloss over actual build quality.
I have the Hasbro CW Devy and 4/6 of the SS86 Devastator, and the build quality isn’t even in the same ballpark—SS86 completely outshines CW Devy in every aspect, particularly in build quality. This thing is SOLID, and the silhouette is far superior, particularly with Mixmaster since they gave him a proper alt mode this go ’round. This is easily the best mainline Devastator ever released.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192627)
Posted by adamage1 on July 28th, 2025 @ 5:02pm CDT
I am sorry, but this is not accurate. Hook is probably closest to the CW/UW version as far as molding and transformation, but every figure is new with different transformation schemes, detailing, etc., not to mention this Devy actually scales properly for CHUG collections. Long Haul and Mixmaster are completely different compared to CW/UW, and the rest have varying percentages of differences. The build quality is also FAR superior to CW/UW. The primary reason there are similarities is due to the same designer working on both figures, so he took some of the ideas from the CW/UW version and applied them to the new figure.
Posted by adamage1 on July 28th, 2025 @ 5:02pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Mkdlmr wrote:Curious: Does anyone have both the SS86 Contructicons and the Unite Warriors (Takara) version of Devastator? I'm undecided if I want to collect the SS86 Devastator and want to know if the build quality is really that much of an improvement. Thanks in advance!
I have the UW set and I'm buying the SS86 Constructicons too. I'll be honest, the SS86 figures are just scaled down versions of the UW release. If you have the UW version you really don't need the SS86 ones.
I am sorry, but this is not accurate. Hook is probably closest to the CW/UW version as far as molding and transformation, but every figure is new with different transformation schemes, detailing, etc., not to mention this Devy actually scales properly for CHUG collections. Long Haul and Mixmaster are completely different compared to CW/UW, and the rest have varying percentages of differences. The build quality is also FAR superior to CW/UW. The primary reason there are similarities is due to the same designer working on both figures, so he took some of the ideas from the CW/UW version and applied them to the new figure.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192629)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 28th, 2025 @ 6:21pm CDT
I disagree. Devastator should be bigger, the UW version doesn't have a whole extra trailer that is necessary for combination, and they all came at once. I will agree 100% with your views on Mixmaster. I'm glad they got him right.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 28th, 2025 @ 6:21pm CDT
adamage1 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Mkdlmr wrote:Curious: Does anyone have both the SS86 Contructicons and the Unite Warriors (Takara) version of Devastator? I'm undecided if I want to collect the SS86 Devastator and want to know if the build quality is really that much of an improvement. Thanks in advance!
I have the UW set and I'm buying the SS86 Constructicons too. I'll be honest, the SS86 figures are just scaled down versions of the UW release. If you have the UW version you really don't need the SS86 ones.
I am sorry, but this is not accurate. Hook is probably closest to the CW/UW version as far as molding and transformation, but every figure is new with different transformation schemes, detailing, etc., not to mention this Devy actually scales properly for CHUG collections. Long Haul and Mixmaster are completely different compared to CW/UW, and the rest have varying percentages of differences. The build quality is also FAR superior to CW/UW. The primary reason there are similarities is due to the same designer working on both figures, so he took some of the ideas from the CW/UW version and applied them to the new figure.
I disagree. Devastator should be bigger, the UW version doesn't have a whole extra trailer that is necessary for combination, and they all came at once. I will agree 100% with your views on Mixmaster. I'm glad they got him right.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192631)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 28th, 2025 @ 8:25pm CDT
The price to pay with the original was that Longhaul was extra fat and large to compensate, making him totally inaccurate in bot mode. The "trailer" for the SS86 is an acceptable cheat to have a Longhaul that fit with the rest of the crew while making a Devy that have the right proportions.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 28th, 2025 @ 8:25pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I disagree. Devastator should be bigger, the UW version doesn't have a whole extra trailer that is necessary for combination, and they all came at once. I will agree 100% with your views on Mixmaster. I'm glad they got him right.
The price to pay with the original was that Longhaul was extra fat and large to compensate, making him totally inaccurate in bot mode. The "trailer" for the SS86 is an acceptable cheat to have a Longhaul that fit with the rest of the crew while making a Devy that have the right proportions.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192632)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 28th, 2025 @ 8:37pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 28th, 2025 @ 8:37pm CDT
I'm hearing rumors that to get the clean leg look on the new Seeker mold, you have to partsform off the tail fins.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192644)
Posted by Hero Alpha on July 29th, 2025 @ 2:01pm CDT
You can clearly see that there are 5mm pegs where they were. Doesn't sound horrible, but I'd say you can leave them on if prefered.
Posted by Hero Alpha on July 29th, 2025 @ 2:01pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm hearing rumors that to get the clean leg look on the new Seeker mold, you have to partsform off the tail fins.
You can clearly see that there are 5mm pegs where they were. Doesn't sound horrible, but I'd say you can leave them on if prefered.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192646)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 29th, 2025 @ 2:14pm CDT
It's not that clear, as I didn't see it in the solicitation pics. Kinda disappointing.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 29th, 2025 @ 2:14pm CDT
Hero Alpha wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm hearing rumors that to get the clean leg look on the new Seeker mold, you have to partsform off the tail fins.
You can clearly see that there are 5mm pegs where they were. Doesn't sound horrible, but I'd say you can leave them on if prefered.
It's not that clear, as I didn't see it in the solicitation pics. Kinda disappointing.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192647)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 29th, 2025 @ 3:12pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 29th, 2025 @ 3:12pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hero Alpha wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm hearing rumors that to get the clean leg look on the new Seeker mold, you have to partsform off the tail fins.
You can clearly see that there are 5mm pegs where they were. Doesn't sound horrible, but I'd say you can leave them on if prefered.
It's not that clear, as I didn't see it in the solicitation pics. Kinda disappointing.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192650)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 29th, 2025 @ 4:11pm CDT
So it's a budget-friendly version of the MP transformation. Interesting, very interesting.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 29th, 2025 @ 4:11pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hero Alpha wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm hearing rumors that to get the clean leg look on the new Seeker mold, you have to partsform off the tail fins.
You can clearly see that there are 5mm pegs where they were. Doesn't sound horrible, but I'd say you can leave them on if prefered.
It's not that clear, as I didn't see it in the solicitation pics. Kinda disappointing.
So it's a budget-friendly version of the MP transformation. Interesting, very interesting.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192651)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 29th, 2025 @ 4:49pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 29th, 2025 @ 4:49pm CDT
I can't wait to see that new seeker mold being used as usual: Mainline Starscream, and exclusive Thundercracker and especially, Skywarp, that will be part of multi-packs that will be badly distributed, hard to find, and being scalped for a zillion rupies on eBay. 
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192653)
Posted by Overcracker on July 29th, 2025 @ 5:07pm CDT
Actually, Thundercracker is getting released first in Studio Series:
No date, line or venue for a Starscream yet though. Or whether it will include coronation gear or not.
Posted by Overcracker on July 29th, 2025 @ 5:07pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I can't wait to see that new seeker mold being used as usual: Mainline Starscream, and exclusive Thundercracker and especially, Skywarp, that will be part of multi-packs that will be badly distributed, hard to find, and being scalped for a zillion rupies on eBay.
Actually, Thundercracker is getting released first in Studio Series:
No date, line or venue for a Starscream yet though. Or whether it will include coronation gear or not.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192655)
Posted by Emerje on July 29th, 2025 @ 8:33pm CDT
And Skywarp was already leaked as being part of a later 2026 wave. It's Starscream this time around that we don't know about.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on July 29th, 2025 @ 8:33pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I can't wait to see that new seeker mold being used as usual: Mainline Starscream, and exclusive Thundercracker and especially, Skywarp, that will be part of multi-packs that will be badly distributed, hard to find, and being scalped for a zillion rupies on eBay.
Actually, Thundercracker is getting released first in Studio Series:
No date, line or venue for a Starscream yet though. Or whether it will include coronation gear or not.
And Skywarp was already leaked as being part of a later 2026 wave. It's Starscream this time around that we don't know about.
Emerje
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192656)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 29th, 2025 @ 8:35pm CDT
Starscream is part of the TF:TM Target exclusive anniversary line.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 29th, 2025 @ 8:35pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Overcracker wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I can't wait to see that new seeker mold being used as usual: Mainline Starscream, and exclusive Thundercracker and especially, Skywarp, that will be part of multi-packs that will be badly distributed, hard to find, and being scalped for a zillion rupies on eBay.
Actually, Thundercracker is getting released first in Studio Series:
No date, line or venue for a Starscream yet though. Or whether it will include coronation gear or not.
And Skywarp was already leaked as being part of a later 2026 wave. It's Starscream this time around that we don't know about.
Emerje
Starscream is part of the TF:TM Target exclusive anniversary line.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192658)
Posted by Emerje on July 29th, 2025 @ 8:49pm CDT
That whole line appears to be just repaints of existing figures. Even 86 Megatron is in it. I doubt that's our only Starscream.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on July 29th, 2025 @ 8:49pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Starscream is part of the TF:TM Target exclusive anniversary line.
That whole line appears to be just repaints of existing figures. Even 86 Megatron is in it. I doubt that's our only Starscream.
Emerje
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192659)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 29th, 2025 @ 8:52pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 29th, 2025 @ 8:52pm CDT
Technically, he would be a repaint of Thundercracker.Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Starscream is part of the TF:TM Target exclusive anniversary line.
That whole line appears to be just repaints of existing figures. Even 86 Megatron is in it. I doubt that's our only Starscream.
Emerje
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192663)
Posted by megatran on July 30th, 2025 @ 12:15am CDT
It's as if he sat on a seat & it's stuck on his ass. Hope it's mis-transformed.
Posted by megatran on July 30th, 2025 @ 12:15am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hero Alpha wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm hearing rumors that to get the clean leg look on the new Seeker mold, you have to partsform off the tail fins.
You can clearly see that there are 5mm pegs where they were. Doesn't sound horrible, but I'd say you can leave them on if prefered.
It's not that clear, as I didn't see it in the solicitation pics. Kinda disappointing.
It's as if he sat on a seat & it's stuck on his ass. Hope it's mis-transformed.
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192672)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 30th, 2025 @ 1:05pm CDT
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So is this a prototype mold? Makes me wish for a Redwing that the Powers should have given us!!!
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 30th, 2025 @ 1:05pm CDT
[/quote]So is this a prototype mold? Makes me wish for a Redwing that the Powers should have given us!!!
Re: Transformers Studio Series 86 Blaster Rerelease Available for Pre Order (2192678)
Posted by Emerje on July 30th, 2025 @ 8:57pm CDT
It was pretty annoying that we got a Redwing that doesn't even have proper wings in alt mode. Then there's Sunstorm...
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on July 30th, 2025 @ 8:57pm CDT
Nemesis Destron wrote:So is this a prototype mold? Makes me wish for a Redwing that the Powers should have given us!!!
It was pretty annoying that we got a Redwing that doesn't even have proper wings in alt mode. Then there's Sunstorm...
Emerje
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