Classics Devastator to be in Wal-Mart stores in April

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Front paged and credited Cujo! Good work you super sleuth!

This would be good news for me, but I'm in Canada and Canadian Wal-marts get the short end of the hockey stick for exclusives.

Damn you Hotrod and your nack for one upping me!!!

Down_Shift wrote:Damn you Hotrod and your nack for one upping me!!!

Sorry about that

Hotrod wrote:

Down_Shift wrote:Damn you Hotrod and your nack for one upping me!!!

Sorry about that

To the victor goes the spoils I suppose. As Leo would say, I doff my hat to you.

Thankfully I am getting this as we speak from my friend in HK. Only way to get these dang US exclusives at a reasonable price alongside the shipping of other items like Alt Rumble and Ravage. Thank God for HK!

I can't wait! Devastator's going to be awesome!

:Sniff: Truley the final nail in the coffin for classics. I hope they announce some new ones soon.

*sighs*

I was sold at $20.00, but $30.00? I don't know. I'll have to seriously rethink this one for sure.

This is good investigative reporting. Still I don't know if I'll be buying him.

Awesome. Can't wait. These were my favorite combiner molds for Energon. The price is about what I expected too.

30 bucks... as opposed to the near 60 that the online sites are charging. CANT WAIT

Will.buy.all.actual.Classics...

I hope this one hits the Uk like the UM SW two pack.

it says there are some on the way so as soon as my store gets them i will post it up on this thread

Cujo wrote:it says there are some on the way so as soon as my store gets them i will post it up on this thread

Good to hear it. We all look forward to the release of that monster.

Finally. I've been wondering when these guys were going to come out.

Maldroth wrote:about time and at a $30 price point not shabby at all for even just a repaint.

Ah soon the Classics collection will be complete.

I don't mind paying $30 either. I've just got done paying that for the TRU Exclusive Soundwave on the 10th. Payed $32.40 actually, but that's just 29.99 + 2.41 in local sales tax. Besides that you're buying 5 figures (Even if each limb mold is used twice).

Only reason I didn't get Mirage and Jetfire (the only non-repaint/retool/mini-con figures I don't have yet) that day is that I noticed TRU over-charges for those figures the way Kay-Bee does. I would have been paying the same for Jetfire that I did for Soundwave, so I passed. I don't mind 32.40 for exclusives because with few exceptions you can't get them anywhere else (hence the exclusiveness), but for figures I know for a fact I can save $10 on when I buy it with my Devastator set? I would have had to have been really fraking desperate to get Jetfire to pay an extra $10 for it. Or maybe willing to buy it from hasbrotoyshop.com (I can't remember what they charge for shipping & handling).

$30? I was thinking like $20

Cap'n_falcon222 wrote:I can't wait! Devastator's going to be awesome!

It's just G1-colored repaints of the Energon Constructicons,
it's hardly anything to get worked up about.

Cyberstrike wrote:

Cap'n_falcon222 wrote:I can't wait! Devastator's going to be awesome!

It's just G1-colored repaints of the Energon Constructicons,
it's hardly anything to get worked up about.

Second to that....This is sad.

This is great news. I can't wait.

it's not worth it. why give support for the repaint of a mold that was not even that impressive to begin with? i really wish not many people would buy this set so that hasbro would stop making repaints of mediocre toys. repaints of really really good toys maybe, but not this one.

i might wait for it to go on clearence

I fcigure I'd only get this due to TF depervation which has set in during this post movie lull.

Otherwise, eh.

Autobot032 wrote:*sighs*

I was sold at $20.00, but $30.00? I don't know. I'll have to seriously rethink this one for sure.

At $20, that would only be $4 a figure. $30 is still a steal. You're basically buying the 4 basic figures and getting the deluxe figure for free almost.

sparkofchaos wrote:it's not worth it. why give support for the repaint of a mold that was not even that impressive to begin with? i really wish not many people would buy this set so that hasbro would stop making repaints of mediocre toys. repaints of really really good toys maybe, but not this one.

Not everyone agrees with your opinion obviously. I happen to like that combiner and all his separate figures very much. Moreso than any of the other Energon combiners. I also happen to really like the fact that the set is in the colors I originally wanted for these guys. If you don't like it, don't get it. Why waste the energy in complaining. Here's the facts, repaints are where the easy money lies and Hasbro certainly want to make money and profit from the brand. Don't like that? Well, too bad. It's happening anyway and people are gonna buy it.

i as a kitbasher think this is a great deal considering the rarity of the figs now.$30 for 4 basics and a deluxe is a great price.plus not every retailer will have it at 30.walmart's are notorious for price changes from store to store.so one might have it for 30 but others might have it for 20 or inbetween that.on the downside;it could possibly be more.

repaints or not, I am a completist and I love combiners, I will get this set. THought I do agree that repaints can suck. Also I thought the classics line was supposed to be all new molds?

And on a seperate note, what will those do that hate repaints, when the movie toys are released? You know damned well that everyone of those will be repainted at least 5 times for every new TF line after the movie.

MacrossFA19 wrote:repaints or not, I am a completist and I love combiners, I will get this set. THought I do agree that repaints can suck. Also I thought the classics line was supposed to be all new molds?

And on a seperate note, what will those do that hate repaints, when the movie toys are released? You know damned well that everyone of those will be repainted at least 5 times for every new TF line after the movie.

Hahaha, it's funny cuz' it's true.

I can see where Sparkofchaos is coming from, you know, stop the monster in its tracks. That would be fine and dandy if Hasbro depended on collectors for their profits, but alas they don't. Near all of their funds are driven from parents with eager kids. While it would be nice to see fewer repaints, boycotting a few would solve the problem...give in...

It was already in walmart, it just said "energon" on the card and not classic. God I hated this one, why do all the crappy ones get redone 8 times? I mean, we can't get another JRX team, but we get 3 incarnations of Landfill?!?!

Godmodule wrote:It was already in walmart, it just said "energon" on the card and not classic. God I hated this one, why do all the crappy ones get redone 8 times? I mean, we can't get another JRX team, but we get 3 incarnations of Landfill?!?!

You know, that's a great point. JRX/Rail Racer is easily my favorite combiner team.

Down_Shift wrote:

Godmodule wrote:It was already in walmart, it just said "energon" on the card and not classic. God I hated this one, why do all the crappy ones get redone 8 times? I mean, we can't get another JRX team, but we get 3 incarnations of Landfill?!?!

You know, that's a great point. JRX/Rail Racer is easily my favorite combiner team.

But he's also a one-of-a-kind combiner How many train combiners did the US (that means no Raiden) get during G1, let alone train transformers? Exactly: zero.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Down_Shift wrote:

Godmodule wrote:It was already in walmart, it just said "energon" on the card and not classic. God I hated this one, why do all the crappy ones get redone 8 times? I mean, we can't get another JRX team, but we get 3 incarnations of Landfill?!?!

You know, that's a great point. JRX/Rail Racer is easily my favorite combiner team.

But he's also a one-of-a-kind combiner How many train combiners did the US (that means no Raiden) get during G1, let alone train transformers? Exactly: zero.

Hmm, maybe that's why I enjoy it so much.

Down_Shift wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Down_Shift wrote:

Godmodule wrote:It was already in walmart, it just said "energon" on the card and not classic. God I hated this one, why do all the crappy ones get redone 8 times? I mean, we can't get another JRX team, but we get 3 incarnations of Landfill?!?!

You know, that's a great point. JRX/Rail Racer is easily my favorite combiner team.

But he's also a one-of-a-kind combiner How many train combiners did the US (that means no Raiden) get during G1, let alone train transformers? Exactly: zero.

Hmm, maybe that's why I enjoy it so much.

I like trains, period I'm biased...

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: But he's also a one-of-a-kind combiner How many train combiners did the US (that means no Raiden) get during G1, let alone train transformers? Exactly: zero.

*cough* astrotrain *cough*

$30! For a combiner! Kick. Ass.

I need money...

I wish those who already have the Energon ones and/or hate this figure would stop b*tch*ng already. What about those of us who don't have the original (G1 or Energon), and want this one!? I know none of you give a flying ^*$%&^$ about the rest of us (I was told to set myself on fire for liking Energon Ironhide...nice, thanks @$$ho**), and you could probably care less if all your complaining keeps those of us who want it from getting it, but just shut the *^*(&^%* up already, or we're going to piss & moan about a figure all of you want, just make sure you never see it.

Cujo wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: But he's also a one-of-a-kind combiner How many train combiners did the US (that means no Raiden) get during G1, let alone train transformers? Exactly: zero.

*cough* astrotrain *cough*

J to the R ment trains as in combiners released in the US.

Down_Shift wrote:

Cujo wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: But he's also a one-of-a-kind combiner How many train combiners did the US (that means no Raiden) get during G1, let alone train transformers? Exactly: zero.

*cough* astrotrain *cough*

J to the R ment trains as in combiners released in the US.

i know hence the bolded "let alone train transformers" part of the statement

Seibertron wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:*sighs*

I was sold at $20.00, but $30.00? I don't know. I'll have to seriously rethink this one for sure.

At $20, that would only be $4 a figure. $30 is still a steal. You're basically buying the 4 basic figures and getting the deluxe figure for free almost.

I would have been sold at 40 had it been a completely new mold as the rest of the Classics were. At the moment, I reserve further comment.

Hey guys, check this pic out. It's from an auction on ebay. Pretty sure this is the one yer talkin about

http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/8a/12/1cf7_1.JPG

notice, though, i think you get five as opposed to the original SIX constructicons... WEAK.

Finally, I've been hittin' Walmart every weak for over a month looking for this. Constructicon Maximus was my favorite E gestalt, Devastator is my all time favorite combiner, so yeah, I really want this. $30 is a good price too, considering you get 4 basics and a deluxe. And the paint job is about spot-on for G1 Devastator, so this is a win in my book.

Cujo wrote:

Down_Shift wrote:

Cujo wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: But he's also a one-of-a-kind combiner How many train combiners did the US (that means no Raiden) get during G1, let alone train transformers? Exactly: zero.

*cough* astrotrain *cough*

J to the R ment trains as in combiners released in the US.

i know hence the bolded "let alone train transformers" part of the statement

Sorry, help me out here... if you know he ment combiners then why did you say Astrotrain? He was never a combiner Not trying to be rude, just curious.

destructicon wrote:Hey guys, check this pic out. It's from an auction on ebay. Pretty sure this is the one yer talkin about

http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/8a/12/1cf7_1.JPG

notice, though, i think you get five as opposed to the original SIX constructicons... WEAK.

You are correct sir, that indeed is the Devastator everyone is talking about. He may only be a five part gestalt, but an amazing one none the less. Plus for the price, it's really a steal. Especially for those that couldn't find it during Energon.

By the way, Welcome to Seibertron! I'll save the nuts part for someone else and use my own tag line.

Into the ocean
Best be daring...

TENIME_art wrote:I wish those who already have the Energon ones and/or hate this figure would stop b*tch*ng already. What about those of us who don't have the original (G1 or Energon), and want this one!? I know none of you give a flying ^*$%&^$ about the rest of us (I was told to set myself on fire for liking Energon Ironhide...nice, thanks @$$ho**), and you could probably care less if all your complaining keeps those of us who want it from getting it, but just shut the *^*(&^%* up already, or we're going to piss & moan about a figure all of you want, just make sure you never see it.

And we'll all be laughing our asses off when you buy it, realize what a crappy ass figure it is and a rip off at 30.00, and didn't listen to those of us who made the original mistake of buying it, because at least we didn't know any better. So what's gonna be YOUR excuse?

Godmodule wrote:

TENIME_art wrote:I wish those who already have the Energon ones and/or hate this figure would stop b*tch*ng already. What about those of us who don't have the original (G1 or Energon), and want this one!? I know none of you give a flying ^*$%&^$ about the rest of us (I was told to set myself on fire for liking Energon Ironhide...nice, thanks @$$ho**), and you could probably care less if all your complaining keeps those of us who want it from getting it, but just shut the *^*(&^%* up already, or we're going to piss & moan about a figure all of you want, just make sure you never see it.

And we'll all be laughing our asses off when you buy it, realize what a crappy ass figure it is and a rip off at 30.00, and didn't listen to those of us who made the original mistake of buying it, because at least we didn't know any better. So what's gonna be YOUR excuse?

I for one think it's a great figure. Well implemented transformations, very orignal, great combiner mode, and very articulate. It's leaps and bounds better then G1 Devastator and well worth the $30, especially to those who weren't around for Energon. I just hope others on the boards aren't discouraged by others who think it's a waste of time and money. Everyone, including you and TENIME_art are entitled to your own opinions but I for one wouldn't sell the figure short just yet.

not to mention its one thing to have an opinion and share it and another to have an attitude and be a jerk.

I'm in the category that Down Shift is talking about where I wasn't around for Energon and I like this coloring better than the Maximus version. I'll gladly waste $30 on this repaint and my excuse will be not to pass up a good deal simply because it isn't a 100% G1 accurate Devastator, let's face it, doubt we'll ever see them get spot on close anymore with the old designs and names.

Down_Shift wrote:
I for one think it's a great figure. Well implemented transformations, very orignal, great combiner mode, and very articulate. It's leaps and bounds better then G1 Devastator and well worth the $30.

Ditto.

Looks like they're hitting the shelves already. And at $29.76, to be precise. Check it out.

Down_Shift wrote:

Cujo wrote:

Down_Shift wrote:

Cujo wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: But he's also a one-of-a-kind combiner How many train combiners did the US (that means no Raiden) get during G1, let alone train transformers? Exactly: zero.

*cough* astrotrain *cough*

J to the R ment trains as in combiners released in the US.

i know hence the bolded "let alone train transformers" part of the statement

Sorry, help me out here... if you know he ment combiners then why did you say Astrotrain? He was never a combiner Not trying to be rude, just curious.

I see what he's done, assuming JelZe meant,"Hw many train transformers were there in the US that were combiners and not standalone figures?", which is how I've read it.

By typing "let alone train transformers", JelZe GoldRabbit has implied there were no train transformers in the US, period. This is why Cujo commented on Astrotrain and emboldened the aforementioned clause.

If JelZe had intended to refer solely to train combiners, as you pointed out, then he had no need to say "let alone train transformers". Cujo was right to comment given the way JelZe phrased his post.

Godmodule wrote:It was already in walmart, it just said "energon" on the card and not classic. God I hated this one, why do all the crappy ones get redone 8 times? I mean, we can't get another JRX team, but we get 3 incarnations of Landfill?!?!

I agree with the too many Landfill repaints, but I just didn't like Landfill much at all. The Universe Devastator was ok, I really like the colors on it. Repaints can be fine, I suppose it depends on if you like the original figure or if the repainted one catches your eye more than the original.
My fav Energon combiner was Bruticus, but Constructicon Max was in second place. I for one look forward to Classics Devastator, and if I didn't like it, I probably just wouldn't buy it.
However, I am excited.