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[-Kanrabat-]

Will anyone bite the bullet and buy that reissue Devy? Because the Encore was a cheap-ass unstable mess. So I do wonder how the quality of this release hold up.

I'll be opening mine!

Of course you will. And please give us a full review.

[shajaki]

Will anyone bite the bullet and buy that reissue Devy? Because the Encore was a cheap-ass unstable mess. So I do wonder how the quality of this release hold up.

I'll be opening mine!

Of course you will. And please give us a full review.

You know it. I want to open up Starscream, just to test the QC. But I have really no reason to other than that, cause...



I've experienced it all already. The TRU Commemorative huge missiles and the TFC Megatron gun. So hell, I don't even have a reason to own this new one period

[Amelie]

Because I'm a poop - you're missing ehobby Ghost Starscream and IGA Starscream..

I want the reissue screamer badly, but my pockets are empty until September..

[Cobotron]

Shajaki and I were just talking about this last night in the Shak, but I'm riding the fence on this Devistator for the very reason being discussed. I'm not sure I'm willing to shell out the cash without confirmation that he's not a fragile mess. I mean even the originals were notorious for breaking easily. And, leaving him in the box is NOT an option in my world.

I've always been content with my (also slightly broken in places) G2 Devy, but that darn green and purple is just so hypnotizing and mesmerizing!

[shajaki]

Because I'm a poop - you're missing ehobby Ghost Starscream and IGA Starscream..

I want the reissue screamer badly, but my pockets are empty until September..

S'ok, everybody poops

Trust me, Ghostscream is quite high on my list.
*looks up IGA Starscream*
Silver Mexican? That right? I'm assuming it's crazy rare, so probably never

[boyatlarge]

Hot Rod is now in-stock online:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /465091453

Just placed my order to be delivered by Aug 13.

[triKlops]

Hot Rod is now in-stock online:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /465091453

Just placed my order to be delivered by Aug 13.

Thanks for the heads up!
Got some toothpaste for free shipping and i should have it by the 11th.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I still want to find Devastator. If I see him in stores, he's mine. I won't bother online.

Besides, I now have a G1 combiner, and Abominus is a killer!

[shajaki]

I got the Walmart G1 reissue Devastator, ripped him open, and have thoroughly done all my "tests". The last time he was released (Encore #20 and #20A) the QC was pretty poor, so I'm sure a lot of people are wondering how this one will measure up. Also due to his steep price tag (100 CAD/75 USD) buying one of these might be considered quite a leap of faith.

For once folks, our faith has been rewarded.
He. Feels. GREAT. And I seriously hope it's not just my copy.
Each individual figure looks and feels fantastic. The plastic is top notch, and everything is tight and solid. The only thing so far that's worried me was Longhauls right arm was hard to pull out the first time, but since then its felt fine. Everybody transforms nicely and everything works (which is nice because one of the heads on my 20A broke and got lost inside his body).

Put'em all together, and you also get a pretty solid Devastator. I mean, he's not that solid to begin with but I doubt he could be any better than this one. All this kinda makes me sad that the beautifully painted 20A was such a dud.

But is he worth the steep cost of admission? I really think he is. The only negative I can come up with it the two shades of green plastic he seems to have, but I personally have no idea how Encore #20 (proper) or the original was. For a crisp quality G1 Devs, you can't do better than this unless you're dead set on proper vintage. I highly recommend him





























*Don't mind my dusty 20A*

[ZeroWolf]

Nice review shaj! Though I still can't bring myself to pay that much for a toy like devy, still I'm glad he's there for those that do want him

[-Kanrabat-]

It's the 20A I had before. And it was garbage all over. But this one look solid. Still, my 100$+ will go elsewhere.

[Quantum Surge]

I'm actually interested in getting the G1 reissues (mainly to go with CHUG versions of characters I own that have an affordable G1 counterpart, and right now I have Optimus and Motormaster), but I want to wait for these to go on clearance. I don't think that they'll sell as well in my specific Walmarts, but we'll see.

[-Kanrabat-]

I'm actually interested in getting the G1 reissues (mainly to go with CHUG versions of characters I own that have an affordable G1 counterpart, and right now I have Optimus and Motormaster), but I want to wait for these to go on clearance. I don't think that they'll sell as well in my specific Walmarts, but we'll see.

Don't get your hopes too high. The SCALPERS will snatch all these sets up before any sale ever happen. My only hope is that there's a silly over production of those reissues, just to shaft the scalpers good.

[shajaki]

Scalpers or not, I hope these reissues sell well. Because I want to see at least ONE of these reissue lines survive long enough to get through the same old "must haves" before it dies. That way we can get some good stuff that deserves to see the light of day again!

[Quantum Surge]

I'm actually interested in getting the G1 reissues (mainly to go with CHUG versions of characters I own that have an affordable G1 counterpart, and right now I have Optimus and Motormaster), but I want to wait for these to go on clearance. I don't think that they'll sell as well in my specific Walmarts, but we'll see.

Don't get your hopes too high. The SCALPERS will snatch all these sets up before any sale ever happen. My only hope is that there's a silly over production of those reissues, just to shaft the scalpers good.

I mean yeah, the slagging scalpers are one concern, but don't they already have enough G1 reissues? I mean I get someone wants to have as many variants of the same G1 toy as possible (Commemorative Series, Collection, Encore, Platinum Edition), and yes I am sure that there's G1 fans that don't buy Takara, but judging by at least the Walmart closest to me, Black Series, Marvel Legends of even popular characters, and the legacy 5 inch MMPR figures (as well as the 6 inch ones) were still on pegs for a while. I know they're different toys with collector market values than the G1 toys, but I'm only going by what my stores have. I can't speak for anyone else's stores unless they have something to say, but pipe up if you want to bring up how distribution on your stores treats collectors' items.

So yeah, I'm not keeping my fingers crossed knowing scalpers, but I'm confident to say judging what warms pegs in my place, I faintly expect a small clearance sale.

[DeathReviews]

Fans of the G1 Constructicons will be pleased. But I'm sticking with the newer, bigger, superior CW set.

[Cobotron]

Scalpers or not, I hope these reissues sell well. Because I want to see at least ONE of these reissue lines survive long enough to get through the same old "must haves" before it dies. That way we can get some good stuff that deserves to see the light of day again!

HEEEEAAAADMASTERS!!!!!!!

[Tommy T.]

I'm hoping they sell well too, I will pick them up if I see them in store. But probably wont buy them online. But I still hope they give us g1 rainmakers and other obscure guys . Clampdown, tigertrack, soundblaster ext.

[shajaki]

Scalpers or not, I hope these reissues sell well. Because I want to see at least ONE of these reissue lines survive long enough to get through the same old "must haves" before it dies. That way we can get some good stuff that deserves to see the light of day again!

HEEEEAAAADMASTERS!!!!!!!

Right?! Like, literally anything past Season 2 please. I'm more partial to Powermasters (BESIDES Prime) as I had more of those. For Headmasters I think I only had Siren

[nycPrime]

I totally want more G1 reissues. I only started collecting fairly recently, so only have a few G1 reissues from the Platinum Series line. I don't think I'll get them all, but I'm all in on Devy, Starscream, Hot Rod, and Bee. I really hope they reissue more.

I've come across news/rumors that some of the old molds are no longer available. Do we know if Optimus, the Datsuns, and the dinobots molds are still available? Would love me some of that!

[Burn]

Scalpers or not, I hope these reissues sell well. Because I want to see at least ONE of these reissue lines survive long enough to get through the same old "must haves" before it dies. That way we can get some good stuff that deserves to see the light of day again!

HEEEEAAAADMASTERS!!!!!!!

Right?! Like, literally anything past Season 2 please. I'm more partial to Powermasters (BESIDES Prime) as I had more of those. For Headmasters I think I only had Siren

I think it's high time the US got releases of the European G1.5 figures.

Because everybody needs a Stalker in their life.

(But really I'm down for anything past S3 as that's where my stragglers are)

[william-james88]

I totally want more G1 reissues. I only started collecting fairly recently, so only have a few G1 reissues from the Platinum Series line. I don't think I'll get them all, but I'm all in on Devy, Starscream, Hot Rod, and Bee. I really hope they reissue more.

I've come across news/rumors that some of the old molds are no longer available. Do we know if Optimus, the Datsuns, and the dinobots molds are still available? Would love me some of that!

Optimus and Datsuns yes. But the dinobot molds are long gone

[Jelze Bunnycat]

I totally want more G1 reissues. I only started collecting fairly recently, so only have a few G1 reissues from the Platinum Series line. I don't think I'll get them all, but I'm all in on Devy, Starscream, Hot Rod, and Bee. I really hope they reissue more.

I've come across news/rumors that some of the old molds are no longer available. Do we know if Optimus, the Datsuns, and the dinobots molds are still available? Would love me some of that!

Optimus and Datsuns yes. But the dinobot molds are long gone

Lost, not gone. Mirage is one of them as well (though the cigarette ads on his toy may be another factor preventing his reissues), and Sunstreaker is rumored, but not confirmed, lost. One mold that's definitely confirmed broken is G1 Wheeljack.

However, as the SDCC Dino Cassettes have proven, if the master 2-up model is still intact, new molds can be created from it.

[fenrir72]

I got the Walmart G1 reissue Devastator, ripped him open, and have thoroughly done all my "tests". The last time he was released (Encore #20 and #20A) the QC was pretty poor, so I'm sure a lot of people are wondering how this one will measure up. Also due to his steep price tag (100 CAD/75 USD) buying one of these might be considered quite a leap of faith.

For once folks, our faith has been rewarded.
He. Feels. GREAT. And I seriously hope it's not just my copy.
Each individual figure looks and feels fantastic. The plastic is top notch, and everything is tight and solid. The only thing so far that's worried me was Longhauls right arm was hard to pull out the first time, but since then its felt fine. Everybody transforms nicely and everything works (which is nice because one of the heads on my 20A broke and got lost inside his body).

Put'em all together, and you also get a pretty solid Devastator. I mean, he's not that solid to begin with but I doubt he could be any better than this one. All this kinda makes me sad that the beautifully painted 20A was such a dud.

But is he worth the steep cost of admission? I really think he is. The only negative I can come up with it the two shades of green plastic he seems to have, but I personally have no idea how Encore #20 (proper) or the original was. For a crisp quality G1 Devs, you can't do better than this unless you're dead set on proper vintage. I highly recommend him





























*Don't mind my dusty 20A*

What were your issues with 20 and 20A?

My 20A had lots of fingerprints on the chrome. And the "anime" color was a bit more anemic acovado green. Aside from that, the fig overall was good. same with 20.

Does your Hb have functional missile launchers?

[-Kanrabat-]

Scalpers or not, I hope these reissues sell well. Because I want to see at least ONE of these reissue lines survive long enough to get through the same old "must haves" before it dies. That way we can get some good stuff that deserves to see the light of day again!

HEEEEAAAADMASTERS!!!!!!!

Right?! Like, literally anything past Season 2 please. I'm more partial to Powermasters (BESIDES Prime) as I had more of those. For Headmasters I think I only had Siren

If they ever reissue some headmasters or powermasters or even targetmasters, I wouldn't mind if those reissues would be different from the originals. First, no stickers. Tampos only. This way, it will set them clearly appart from the originals. Second, they could fix various issues like too fragile tabs for the powermasters and for Trigger Happy. Plus that infamous floppy wing on Brainstorm.