Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Devastator: The Constructicons

Video doesn't load for me.

RhA wrote:Video doesn't load for me.

Huh. Does both in the embed and the link for me. Have you tried both?

Neither work, sadly. Maybe a counrty restriction?

RhA wrote:Neither work, sadly. Maybe a counrty restriction?

Perhaps..

That is unfortunate.

Yes. I really want to see this review. My inner geek is screaming.

RhA wrote:Yes. I really want to see this review. My inner geek is screaming.

Works fine for me, it just takes a long while to load (it's an hour long!) and I got two commercials before that. It doesn't stream properly though as it likes to pause.

I'm using FireFox with all the necessary addons.

Those boys may have derpy arms, but dat ankle tilts.

wow, youku is the biggest piece of shit in history

I am still not feeling this Devastator.

That airborne-kicking-Metroplex pic shows that the combined form has excellent poseability... Overall, the combined mode looks pretty great. (Except I think the Mixmaster foot looks a bit small.)

And the vehicle modes.. five of the six are pretty great. (Again, not feeling Mixmaster.)

But I just still feel that too much was sacrificed on the individual robot modes. I know that they probably had to do this to stay on budget. But still, it feels lacking to me.

Maybe if the figure was smaller, so that the gestalt was about the same size as other Combiner Wars gestalts, the flaws in the individual robot modes would seem more forgivable. (And then, also, I wouldn't have the problem I do with his size!)

For many people, this will be a great Devastator. And for those people, I am happy that this exists. But for me... Well, I'm just glad that I'd already gone with another (third party) option before this was ever announced. (I don't like going third party when there is an official option.)

I am using a mobile phone and i live in the us but i have to hse the link but the link works just fine for me

Not sure why but I feel a energon demolisher vibe from long haul .

But it's probably me...

peaces wrote:wow, youku is the biggest piece of **** in history

Yeah? How many courics would you give it?

Edit: it's working just fine for me. I'm using mobile chrome. I'm also skipping around with no problems.

Wow, that video player is all sorts of terrible.

I guess I didn't realize how hollow they actually are. I guess it makes sense given it's size, you wouldn't want any more weight than absolutely necessary.

Also that dude's fingernails grossed me out. O_o

mattwhite924 wrote:Wow, that video player is all sorts of terrible.

I guess I didn't realize how hollow they actually are. I guess it makes sense given it's size, you wouldn't want any more weight than absolutely necessary.

Also that dude's fingernails grossed me out. O_o

I also caught his fingenails, they startled me in a way.

Well, this confirms what I previously said, the kibble forearms are stored on the back of long haul.

william-james88 wrote:

mattwhite924 wrote:Wow, that video player is all sorts of terrible.

I guess I didn't realize how hollow they actually are. I guess it makes sense given it's size, you wouldn't want any more weight than absolutely necessary.

Also that dude's fingernails grossed me out. O_o

I also caught his fingenails, they startled me in a way.

Well, this confirms what I previously said, the kibble forearms are stored on the back of long haul.

Good call. What is that black thing that folded up from Bonecrusher's Butt?

These guys are awesome as all get out. I'm loving that bow action Scrapper is sporting.

That guy sure took his time transforming them... I wonder if they'll do a combining video follow up?

It can't be coincidence that there's enough designed features and details on Mixmaster to make him work either as a flat nose cab with front exit bucket, or long nose cab with rear exit bucket (i.e. Geewun).

Gearslide wrote:It can't be coincidence that there's enough designed features and details on Mixmaster to make him work either as a flat nose cab with front exit bucket, or long nose cab with rear exit bucket (i.e. Geewun).

I felt that too.

shajaki wrote:That guy sure took his time transforming them... I wonder if they'll do a combining video follow up?

know exaclty what your talking about, felt i was watching video on articualtion only on any voayger class figure from any toy series stop showing articluation we all know how they move they all move same way energon, classics, cybertron, beast wars, waste of time pointless show off articualtion combiner wars optimus prime

Yotsuyasan wrote:I am still not feeling this Devastator.

That airborne-kicking-Metroplex pic shows that the combined form has excellent poseability... Overall, the combined mode looks pretty great. (Except I think the Mixmaster foot looks a bit small.)

And the vehicle modes.. five of the six are pretty great. (Again, not feeling Mixmaster.)

But I just still feel that too much was sacrificed on the individual robot modes. I know that they probably had to do this to stay on budget. But still, it feels lacking to me.

Maybe if the figure was smaller, so that the gestalt was about the same size as other Combiner Wars gestalts, the flaws in the individual robot modes would seem more forgivable. (And then, also, I wouldn't have the problem I do with his size!)

For many people, this will be a great Devastator. And for those people, I am happy that this exists. But for me... Well, I'm just glad that I'd already gone with another (third party) option before this was ever announced. (I don't like going third party when there is an official option.)

true if i had choose i still perfer titant class devastator smaller class combiners look short and stumpy arms are longer than legs bend them over on all fours look like gorillas, devastator looks normal his aarms go above knee joint not past knee joint as defensor and others. devastator will be one combiner i buy. if there was way to extend legs out longer on smaller combiners i buy them

Uh, yeah, I'll just wait for the English dubbed version.

I can see a lot of 3rd party upgrade kit potential in this guy's future. There is some good stuff with this Devie, but it feels like it started out being a lot more advanced, and was later scaled backwards with features cut to save on costs. Take for example Hook's hook not being able to extend. A simple enough fix, and it's hollowness shows that it wouldn't have been that big of a feature to include... but cut to save costs.

The more pix I see, the happier I am with this guy.
Yes, there are a few issues, but still, overall this is incredible.

For a while I thought I was going to hold-out and save up for Green Giant. I originally liked the bulked-up look, and at the time, thought that was "it".

But this version has a much better G1 look which I'm a huge fan of, and the price is right--
makes it much easier for me to justify the cost of the Unite Warriors Menasor, and the Combaticons.
Not to mention, IF there is any add-on set that somehow improves this even further, I won't have to hesitate to pick that up too.

YOOOO Scavenger is the real MVP of this set so far. he is literally perfect as far as i can tell. robot modes are all SPOT on with scavenger and scrapper being the best in terms of overall character accuracy.

Longhaul looks a lot less fat and more buff in actual video and i am quite pleases with him. that being said... what the hell was up with with the weird selective over engineering on these guys? hook had cool leg transformations, but it was unnecessary and i can see how they could have done the same thing with a smaller parts count, (the way CW breakdown transforms/extends his legs)

Bonecrusher could have accomplished everything he needed to in a much simpler way and that lost budget could have gone back into making the other figures better. mainly just elbows. Scrapper's legs kind of do the same thing hook's do, but cooler. though again i think that it might be a bit over engineered to accommodate combiner mode when it could have done easier and more efficiently. which then of course could have gone back into the individual modes.

once we see the actual combined mode all of these points i made could be made moot, but i think that the actual engineering that holds devastator together is going to not only be strange, but over complicated for no real reason.

hinomars19 wrote:

Burn wrote:The individual bots look bloody fantastic and I think have more articulation than people were expecting. Yeah, Scrapper has no elbows, but as I said from the start, and looking at him from behind, it's purely for stability issues.

Honestly, I think the designers have done a fantastic job. Combined mode is awesome, and the individual bots look great as well.

The only articulation missing on the individual bots is Scrapper's elbows. Other than that Hook and Mixmaster have oddly proportioned arms, but for Generations figures that do what they do they indeed look awesome. Scrapper's elbows are probably a mix of stability vs parts cost. Stable ratcheted elbows with a lock system would solve the stability for example, but for a retail generations release that would be nixed by Hasbro for cost reasons.
To a degree, they look like simplified MP figures. Knowing Hasui designed these makes me believe they essentially are.
It's a shame production costs prevent us from getting hefty, solid figures for a nice price. CW leaders costing £50 when back in the day you could get Cybertron OP for £30-£40 is a crying shame when you think he is heavy, detailed, plenty of play value and combining options and carries electronics whilst CW leaders are hollow and just feel (and look) cheaper.
This is still an accomplishment though. Anyone with any gripes on this Devy should bemoan cost issues, not the design. The design in this whole package is awesome!

The design is truly awesome and look he is big enough to step on
MP Bumblebee!

mattwhite924 wrote:Also that dude's fingernails grossed me out. O_o

That's actually pretty common. Most people tend to grow fingernails long - for traditional reasons, I think: nose-picking, cocaine handling, general functionality (back scratching), and as a sign that you're not a commoner. Long nails = don't have to work hard and break them through constant hard usage.

I'm feeling the big green. I absolutely was not until I saw this. Now I'm angry because there's no way that I'll be able to afford the SDCC version that will come out this summer.

I think Scavenger will be my favorite!

Silly wrote:I think Scavenger will be my favorite!

From what I've seen, I like
1) Hook
2) Scrapper
3) Mixmaster
4) Scavenger
5) Bonecrusher
6) Long Haul

On the fence, but I like these enough to where having an extra set to keep in individual bot modes has crossed my mind.
Who knows... If we find out the Combaticons won't be released until well into 2016............

guys i just had a thought, what if the lack of paint on devastator is due to the fact that he will come with a sticker sheet like metroplex?

skidflap wrote:guys i just had a thought, what if the lack of paint on devastator is due to the fact that he will come with a sticker sheet like metroplex?

Doubt it. People who have it in hand have shown the box I think. Maybe reprolabels will do a set? I've never bought a set of them, but I'd be happy to have some stickers to improve Devastator.

I am SOOO glad I bought green giant instead... with the exception of height, this thing is HORRIBLE. The bodies and limbs are barely holding on an look like they can break over time and long haul is just down right awful. This is a TOTAL pass on my behalf.

Tbh I'm more excited about seeing Computron than Bruticus

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I am SOOO glad I bought green giant instead... with the exception of height, this thing is HORRIBLE. The bodies and limbs are barely holding on an look like they can break over time and long haul is just down right awful. This is a TOTAL pass on my behalf.

How do they look like they're barely holding on? They seem pretty sturdy to me. And sure he Might break over time but so can anything, these are toys made out of plastic not steel. Also I'm tired of everyone comparing a $150 figure to a $400 figure. It's Apple's and oranges.

I don't know how some people can be so down on this release. I'm so HUNGRY for this Devastator. I'm just hoping we get a good look at Takara's version in advance of SDCC so I can decide which version I will invest in. Right now, it's looking like the Hasbro retail version, as the SDCC version doesn't interest me with the purple chrome on Mixmaster, the extra toy paint details, or the visorless look for the head sculpt. I'm expecting that Takara will hit a home run on this, though, and give us a visored head, or find a way to make both options possible, and touch up some of the paint details for more G1 screen accuracy, especially painting Devastator's hands purple.

fits in well with the masterpieces!

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I am SOOO glad I bought green giant instead... with the exception of height, this thing is HORRIBLE. The bodies and limbs are barely holding on an look like they can break over time and long haul is just down right awful. This is a TOTAL pass on my behalf.

good! more for the rest of us!

steals_your_goats wrote:

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I am SOOO glad I bought green giant instead... with the exception of height, this thing is HORRIBLE. The bodies and limbs are barely holding on an look like they can break over time and long haul is just down right awful. This is a TOTAL pass on my behalf.

How do they look like they're barely holding on? They seem pretty sturdy to me. And sure he Might break over time but so can anything, these are toys made out of plastic not steel. Also I'm tired of everyone comparing a $150 figure to a $400 figure. It's Apple's and oranges.

"om so tired of everyone comparing" how ignorant can you get? I said nothing about comparing, I said and I quote "im so glad I purchased green giant, with the exception of height, this thing is crap". you don't like my statement, who cares, but don't be so stupid to stoop so low to try and win an audience my misrepresenting my words. grow some balls bro

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I am SOOO glad I bought green giant instead... with the exception of height, this thing is HORRIBLE. The bodies and limbs are barely holding on an look like they can break over time and long haul is just down right awful. This is a TOTAL pass on my behalf.

How do they look like they're barely holding on? They seem pretty sturdy to me. And sure he Might break over time but so can anything, these are toys made out of plastic not steel. Also I'm tired of everyone comparing a $150 figure to a $400 figure. It's Apple's and oranges.

"om so tired of everyone comparing" how ignorant can you get? I said nothing about comparing, I said and I quote "im so glad I purchased green giant, with the exception of height, this thing is crap". you don't like my statement, who cares, but don't be so stupid to stoop so low to try and win an audience my misrepresenting my words. grow some balls bro

I read it as a comparison. You mentioned the pair, said one was good, one was bad. That's not a comparison?

Either way, it's nothing to get worked up about.

steals_your_goats wrote:

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I am SOOO glad I bought green giant instead... with the exception of height, this thing is HORRIBLE. The bodies and limbs are barely holding on an look like they can break over time and long haul is just down right awful. This is a TOTAL pass on my behalf.

How do they look like they're barely holding on? They seem pretty sturdy to me. And sure he Might break over time but so can anything, these are toys made out of plastic not steel. Also I'm tired of everyone comparing a $150 figure to a $400 figure. It's Apple's and oranges.

Well then apparently, you can't read,,, that's unfortunate. Because not only was this post directed to a person, but to the toy and about the toy if I'm not mistaken, but I guess YOU felt "worked up" about it, so now I had to put you back in your place. I'm not some youngster on here with jolly ranchers in my mouth, so you felt the need to put your 2 cents into my post, so don't get worked up with me adding to yours. The term would be "comprehension", learn it 1st and THEN read my post again

I agreed with Shijaki. A comparison was strongly implied. Perhaps you should take a look at your own writing skills, G1OPT1MU5PR1M3, instead of putting the burden on the reading comprehension of your audience. Just because you're sure of what you think in your own head, doesn't mean your words are properly conveying that to other people. Plus, you didn't answer the direct question, which wasn't about a comparison so much as a statement you made about it looking like the Titan Devastator components are "barely holding on" and "look like they will break over time. I suggest that you, G1OPT1MU5PR1M3, do some research about logical argumentation, especially common fallacies like "the straw man" before you go after someone who simply asked you to provide substance to your assertions.

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I am SOOO glad I bought green giant instead... with the exception of height, this thing is HORRIBLE. The bodies and limbs are barely holding on an look like they can break over time and long haul is just down right awful. This is a TOTAL pass on my behalf.

How do they look like they're barely holding on? They seem pretty sturdy to me. And sure he Might break over time but so can anything, these are toys made out of plastic not steel. Also I'm tired of everyone comparing a $150 figure to a $400 figure. It's Apple's and oranges.

Well then apparently, you can't read,,, that's unfortunate. Because not only was this post directed to a person, but to the toy and about the toy if I'm not mistaken, but I guess YOU felt "worked up" about it, so now I had to put you back in your place. I'm not some youngster on here with jolly ranchers in my mouth, so you felt the need to put your 2 cents into my post, so don't get worked up with me adding to yours. The term would be "comprehension", learn it 1st and THEN read my post again

Why are you attacking me so personally? Is it really necessary, we're talking about toys Here. You made a comparison between two toys, I commented on your unfair comparison and now you're insulting my intelligence? And yeah I felt the need to comment on your post, we're in a forum. That's what you do in a forum. But since you're no "youngster" you should know this, right? Whatever I have better things to do than sit here and argue with a stranger on the internet, so good day to you sir.

steals_your_goats wrote:

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I am SOOO glad I bought green giant instead... with the exception of height, this thing is HORRIBLE. The bodies and limbs are barely holding on an look like they can break over time and long haul is just down right awful. This is a TOTAL pass on my behalf.

How do they look like they're barely holding on? They seem pretty sturdy to me. And sure he Might break over time but so can anything, these are toys made out of plastic not steel. Also I'm tired of everyone comparing a $150 figure to a $400 figure. It's Apple's and oranges.

Well then apparently, you can't read,,, that's unfortunate. Because not only was this post directed to a person, but to the toy and about the toy if I'm not mistaken, but I guess YOU felt "worked up" about it, so now I had to put you back in your place. I'm not some youngster on here with jolly ranchers in my mouth, so you felt the need to put your 2 cents into my post, so don't get worked up with me adding to yours. The term would be "comprehension", learn it 1st and THEN read my post again

Why are you attacking me so personally? Is it really necessary, we're talking about toys Here. You made a comparison between two toys, I commented on your unfair comparison and now you're insulting my intelligence? And yeah I felt the need to comment on your post, we're in a forum. That's what you do in a forum. But since you're no "youngster" you should know this, right? Whatever I have better things to do than sit here and argue with a stranger on the internet, so good day to you sir.

This guy is frikkin' cool!!! Cannot wait for him to come to me!!!

steals_your_goats, thank you for remaining civil.
G1OPT1MU5PR1M3, you can discuss things while still being respectful.
Now lets all avoid further derailment, PM if y'all have more to say with each other or Admin.

Devastator! WOOOOOOO

shajaki wrote:
Devastator! WOOOOOOO

Says it best

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

shajaki wrote:
Devastator! WOOOOOOO

Says it best

I believe you mean Devastator! WOOOOOOO

Because you know, he's big.

looks like the one handling the toys has long pinkie fingernails
one guess as to why

Ultra Markus wrote:looks like the one handling the toys has long pinkie fingernails
one guess as to why

Some people find picking their nose to be incredibly relaxing.
*goes and relaxes*

Ultra Markus wrote:looks like the one handling the toys has long pinkie fingernails
one guess as to why

He's slowly turning into a werewolf?

Burn wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:looks like the one handling the toys has long pinkie fingernails
one guess as to why

Some people find picking their nose to be incredibly relaxing.
*goes and relaxes*

More relaxing than dealing with some of us unruly forum goers?

I am eager to see Devastator in my collection. Is he perfect? No. But he looks more playable than my Hercules. Now, is my wallet looking forward to getting this guy? Or my accountant?

Agamemnon wrote:I am eager to see Devastator in my collection. Is he perfect? No. But he looks more playable than my Hercules.

My opinion is approaching this. He's far from perfect, but the more pictures I see, the more I can appreciate this figure.

He looks outstanding.