Walmart Exclusive G1 Devastator and Minibots Available for Preorder

Posted by william-james88 Aug 8, 2018 at 1:42pm CDT 22,789 views

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The Walmart exclusive Transformers G1 Reissues of Devastator and the Minibots are currently available for preorder on Walmart.com. While these are showing up at brick and mortar in Canada, all except for Hot Rod, we have yet to get a brick and mortar sighting in the US.

For those outside the US, Robot Kingdom still has a few of the G1 reissues in stock, click here to find those links.

Here is hoping all those who want these toys get them. Also, just for info, if any of you have any inclination towards getting Outback, do not hesitate if you see him. He is short packed in order for there to be three Bumblebees, which are also in incredibly high demand due to the remolded cartoon face never before released in the US.

Here are the links:

Devastator for $74.00
Bumblebee for $8.85
Outback for $7.99
Tailgate for $7.99
Swerve for $7.99

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Comment by Cobotron Aug 8, 2018

Good lookin' out y'all! ;)^

Thanks for the heads up and the links. I got what I needed most. Tailgate and Swerve. Pre-ordered Starscream last time he popped up and those were the most important for me. Holding steady on Devy, may wait to see if he pops up in-store.

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Comment by Immortal Starscream Aug 8, 2018

man, I've been checking for devy multiple times a day. I see this and I check again, not more then 45 minutes after the last time I checked, and out of stock already. what a bummer. oh well I will just keep checking

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Comment by nycPrime Aug 8, 2018

Immortal Starscream wrote:man, I've been checking for devy multiple times a day. I see this and I check again, not more then 45 minutes after the last time I checked, and out of stock already. what a bummer. oh well I will just keep checking

Use nowinstock.net and don't miss it again

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Comment by shajaki Aug 11, 2018

Found a pile of G1 reissues at one of my Walmarts...

... and this. And empty spot, for Hotrod! He WILL be hitting store shelves, and soon! :DANCE:

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Comment by -Kanrabat- Aug 11, 2018

If my Walmart is any indication, I will nave see any of these in store.

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Comment by fenrir72 Aug 12, 2018

Is good that everyone loves 'em G1 bricks! :APPLAUSE:

Please continue to support them! (I wonder why Pipes was not included)

Btw, are there plans to release the G1 minibots from season 1 (aka TFC#12)? I've got 'em all but it'd be good for the other collectors to have them too!

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Comment by nycPrime Aug 18, 2018

I placed a preorder for all the G1 reissues, but have only received Hot Rod on Friday. Has anyone else received the other figures? Has Walmart given any indication when these figures will be shipped?

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Comment by Cobotron Aug 18, 2018

My Starscream is set to arrive later next week, and I think the two minibots I ordered are scheduled to come first week of Sept.

Was just talking to Itscramtastic. His Starscream was set to arrive yesterday, but he was notified by Walmart of a delay.

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Comment by no-one Aug 18, 2018

nycPrime wrote:I placed a preorder for all the G1 reissues, but have only received Hot Rod on Friday. Has anyone else received the other figures? Has Walmart given any indication when these figures will be shipped?

I remember either shipping or arriving August 30th for the Minibots.

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Comment by galvatron00 Aug 19, 2018

Yeah. I got the email Saturday that my Starscream didn’t come in Friday (did the site to store option). I’m wondering if I had ordered it normally would it have arrived?! Drat.

Also, hey Cobotron and carytheone, what’s up?! :lol:

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Comment by -Kanrabat- Aug 19, 2018

Something that I'm truly glad that (at least for Bumblebee), the G1 reissue minibots have PAINT APS contrary to the G1 originals. This set them appart and make worth purchasing.

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Comment by galvatron00 Aug 19, 2018

Good point Kanrabat, I’m definitely hoping to find that Bumblebee in store.

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Comment by no-one Aug 19, 2018

I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

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Comment by ZeroWolf Aug 19, 2018

carytheone wrote:I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

You're about the only person I've heard say something negative about the toon accurate head. Would you prefer a toy accurate version? Not wanting to start a fight, just curious

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Comment by no-one Aug 19, 2018

ZeroWolf wrote:
carytheone wrote:I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

You're about the only person I've heard say something negative about the toon accurate head. Would you prefer a toy accurate version? Not wanting to start a fight, just curious

Yes, I'd prefer the battle mask. I do like the extra paint though.

Edit: personal preference and display reasons.

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Comment by no-one Aug 19, 2018

To follow up on thd shipping times for the minibots, here's the email I received from Uncle Wally.

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The question is, how accurate is that? I can't get a ship time from their app and haven't checked via their website. Nor have I received a tracking email.

So grains of salt all around.

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Comment by galvatron00 Aug 19, 2018

WHATUPCARYTHEONE!!!

Your email is the same first email I got from Walmart. So who knows when it will arrive.

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Comment by Cobotron Aug 19, 2018

ZeroWolf wrote:
carytheone wrote:I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

You're about the only person I've heard say something negative about the toon accurate head. Would you prefer a toy accurate version? Not wanting to start a fight, just curious

Pretty sure I made mention of wishing Bee didn't come with that toon face. Would love to simply have a reproduction of the original toy.

Well, that response feels like it reads nice and diplomatic without any of the nerd rage negativity I actually feel towards that derpy pudge face. :lol:

Edit: What up Cramburger!

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Comment by william-james88 Aug 19, 2018

These editions and changes arent as new as what some may think. These are mainly the same toys released by Takara a while ago, which had the similar better paint apps. And it was there that we saw the new Bumblebee face for the first time. So not only are you getting a toon accurate face now, you guys are finally able to own a saught after Takara product without having to spend 150$ https://www.ebay.com/p/Takara-Transform?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... /135051925

So I think thats why there is very little aprehension to the face, everyone wants Takara exclusives for dirt cheap.

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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Aug 19, 2018

william-james88 wrote:These editions and changes arent as new as what some may think. These are mainly the same toys released by Takara a while ago, which had the similar better paint apps. And it was there that we saw the new Bumblebee face for the first time. So not only are you getting a toon accurate face now, you guys are finally able to own a saught after Takara product without having to spend 150$ https://www.ebay.com/p/Takara-Transform?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... /135051925

So I think thats why there is very little aprehension to the face, everyone wants Takara exclusives for dirt cheap.

Technically this reissue is the fourth release of that face, after Transformers Collection, e-Hobby "Bug Bite" and Encore. Not as rare as one might think, but not easily accessible regardless. I'm tempted to be honest, I love small trinkets