New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast....

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CrazyDevy.com the 3rd party company that is dedicated to improve your Combiners has posted a teaser for an upcoming set on their website.
We have mirrored their teaser but if you wish to visit their site anyway just click here.

If you can't make out what the next set will be, it's an upgrade set for G1 Predaking!

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Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062358)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 7th, 2010 @ 12:38pm CDT

Considering how their prices have increased with each set...this Predaking set will be approximately $40,000

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062359)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 7th, 2010 @ 12:39pm CDT

Okay...I'm gonna' guess big snap-on shoulder cannons to match his animation model.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062361)
Posted by --B-- on April 7th, 2010 @ 12:49pm CDT

And new articulated hands. Possibly some new feet.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062362)
Posted by HighPrime on April 7th, 2010 @ 12:53pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:Considering how their prices have increased with each set...this Predaking set will be approximately $40,000

Right? Though they are of high-quality; I 100% agree that these sets are way overpriced. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on PoV), people keeping snapping them up, so prices will continue to rise until the market screams 'uncle'

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062363)
Posted by Forgotten on April 7th, 2010 @ 12:55pm CDT

Whether it be some snap in knees, elbows, new head, new hands, cannons, whatever I'm sure it will be great. Just too bad that a lot of us don't have Predaking and don't have the 300 bucks to get in on the awesomeness of the Predacons. :sad:

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062364)
Posted by Liftgate on April 7th, 2010 @ 12:55pm CDT

I always thought Predaking should have came with a spear. Would have gave him a cool beast/hunter vibe.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062365)
Posted by Prime Evil on April 7th, 2010 @ 12:57pm CDT

Whoa, I have both figures (Dev is on display, Predaking is boxed) and I don't remember Predaking being THAT much bigger then Devy.

I have my Devastator upgrade kit on preorder, depending on how the final product looks in hand, I may order this as well.

2010, year of the combiners!! First Fans Project Bruticus add on set, then we get news of PowerCore combiners, then CrayzDevy finishes off Devastator, and now working on a new upgrade kit for Predaking!! This is fracking awesome!!!

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062366)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 7th, 2010 @ 12:58pm CDT

Will do nicely with the upcoming Predaking reissue, this set might actually make him look less adorable and more like a freaking monster badass.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062367)
Posted by Liftgate on April 7th, 2010 @ 12:58pm CDT

Forgotten wrote:Whether it be some snap in knees, elbows, new head, new hands, cannons, whatever I'm sure it will be great. Just too bad that a lot of us don't have Predaking and don't have the 300 bucks to get in on the awesomeness of the Predacons.

When the day comes that they reissue this guy, I think they're gonna need to set up a suicide hotline for the lost souls what paid buco bucks for him in the past.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062368)
Posted by DavidT on April 7th, 2010 @ 1:02pm CDT

Dead Metal wrote:Will do nicely with the upcoming Predaking reissue, this set might actually make him look less adorable and more like a freaking monster badass.

So uhhh.... any news on this Predaking re-reissue? This year, next year, 5 years?

.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062369)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 7th, 2010 @ 1:07pm CDT

DavidT wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Will do nicely with the upcoming Predaking reissue, this set might actually make him look less adorable and more like a freaking monster badass.

So uhhh.... any news on this Predaking re-reissue? This year, next year, 5 years?

.

All we know at the moment is that it's going to be reissued, I guess official confirmation (should they still plan on making it) should be available in the next 6 months, but according to both s250 and Blurrz - it's definitely coming.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062371)
Posted by mechabooks on April 7th, 2010 @ 1:11pm CDT

Really wish I had Predaking. A reissue you say... :sad:

my credit card is going to own my soul soon enough!

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062373)
Posted by godzill216 on April 7th, 2010 @ 1:17pm CDT

Makes me happy that I found my stowed away Predacons. Articulated hands would be cool, because I have yet to determine which box, and where, Predaking's right hand is at the moment. Although, honestly, if the prices to the Upgrade sets for G1 Devs are any indication, count me out from jumping on the bandwagon.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062376)
Posted by DavidT on April 7th, 2010 @ 1:26pm CDT

Dead Metal wrote:
DavidT wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Will do nicely with the upcoming Predaking reissue, this set might actually make him look less adorable and more like a freaking monster badass.

So uhhh.... any news on this Predaking re-reissue? This year, next year, 5 years?

.

All we know at the moment is that it's going to be reissued, I guess official confirmation (should they still plan on making it) should be available in the next 6 months, but according to both s250 and Blurrz - it's definitely coming.

I think it would be neat to get another reissue of Predaking cause I don't wanna open the one I have... Do we know what sources s250 and Blurrz got the information on this?

.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062377)
Posted by dragons on April 7th, 2010 @ 1:30pm CDT

wasnt igear or someone planning this to but never heard of again?

should be intersting i would like it if they made divebomb wings more durable so he doesnt hang there in combined mode he falls off very easily, hands, cannons to snap on to his back, & head would be good for me.

not sure how the knees would be good for soemthing this massive in size hes the biggest g1 combiner in the series knees may make him unstable

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062380)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 7th, 2010 @ 1:32pm CDT

DavidT wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:
DavidT wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Will do nicely with the upcoming Predaking reissue, this set might actually make him look less adorable and more like a freaking monster badass.

So uhhh.... any news on this Predaking re-reissue? This year, next year, 5 years?

.

All we know at the moment is that it's going to be reissued, I guess official confirmation (should they still plan on making it) should be available in the next 6 months, but according to both s250 and Blurrz - it's definitely coming.

I think it would be neat to get another reissue of Predaking cause I don't wanna open the one I have... Do we know what sources s250 and Blurrz got the information on this?

.

Only they do but they are usually always right when it comes to this stuff.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062385)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 7th, 2010 @ 2:03pm CDT

I don't really plan on getting these upgrades if they're as expensive as everyone's suggesting, but I am interested in a Predaking Reissue if it ever happens... how much did the last one cost? If it's around $100 I'm highly tempted. Though, considering Bruticus costs $80, and Predaking is so much bigger, that's probably not going to be the case.

Besides, I don't think upgrades like this are really necessary for G1 combiners. G1's clunkiness is part of its charm!

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062386)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on April 7th, 2010 @ 2:05pm CDT

That's a massive upgrade, for comparison:

Looks like not only have the connections been augmented similar to Devestator (e.g. thighs and pelvis) but the armor/details/kibblehave been upgraded - note the wings and lion mane.

I wonder how much of these upgrades will be functional in separated mode? Divebomb could look a LOT cooler.

Also worth posting:

Note that the height difference is dramatic, even though (as far as I know) the upgraded Devastator is itself quite a bit taller than the original.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062405)
Posted by UltraPrimal on April 7th, 2010 @ 3:44pm CDT

Dead Metal wrote:

Wrong! Maximals Maximize. Predacons Terrorize! Fail!

j/k

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062407)
Posted by HighPrime on April 7th, 2010 @ 3:53pm CDT

kirbenvost wrote:I don't really plan on getting these upgrades if they're as expensive as everyone's suggesting, but I am interested in a Predaking Reissue if it ever happens... how much did the last one cost? If it's around $100 I'm highly tempted. Though, considering Bruticus costs $80, and Predaking is so much bigger, that's probably not going to be the case.

Besides, I don't think upgrades like this are really necessary for G1 combiners. G1's clunkiness is part of its charm!

The last Predaking Reissue was about $150.00 (that's how much I paid when it was first released). If this version has die-cast, given inflation/material costs, I'd guess this new issue will cost around $180-$200. Could be more though. in 2004, BBTS was offering this for $174.99.

Bruticus (in this day and age) is 4 legend class vehicles and 1 deluxe. He was $86 roughly (and had NO diecast...drat...) Predaking is 5 near-voyager class figures, so I think $180-$200 is a safe bet. ($225-$250 at BBTS)

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062423)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 7th, 2010 @ 4:48pm CDT

Definitely looks like they have made the lion's mane into the mane Razorclaw had in some of the better animated Season 3 shows.

As said, Divebomb's wings also look to have been recreated.

Not sure about this, PK is awesome w/o upgrades!!!

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062431)
Posted by Blurrz on April 7th, 2010 @ 5:02pm CDT

Yeah, I wouldn't even bother with this unless the upgrades absolutely floor the original figure. I guess we'll wait and see.

DavidT wrote:
I think it would be neat to get another reissue of Predaking cause I don't wanna open the one I have... Do we know what sources s250 and Blurrz got the information on this?

Ninjas don't share secrets.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062449)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on April 7th, 2010 @ 6:07pm CDT

Devastator has benefited from the CrazyDevy upgrades by far... but not sure it'd be such a boost for Predaking.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062467)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on April 7th, 2010 @ 7:17pm CDT

I bought the crazy devy replacement head from their website when it was first offered and only payed $25 shipped, since then the price has climbed to 30 before shipping.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062476)
Posted by HighPrime on April 7th, 2010 @ 7:48pm CDT

drkjedi wrote:I bought the crazy devy replacement head from their website when it was first offered and only payed $25 shipped, since then the price has climbed to 30 before shipping.

damn...

I didn't even think to order from the site... d'oh. Thanks for the indirect tip.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062480)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on April 7th, 2010 @ 7:55pm CDT

Even on the website the prices have climbed, the head replacement set which isn't available anymore is now $22 which makes it $31 after shipping.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062562)
Posted by Stockade on April 8th, 2010 @ 5:49am CDT

WOW! after reading this post and hearing about crazydezy making Predaking better and which we'll have to wait and see how this will be done and reading that Predaking will be re-issued soon is totally awesome! I only got Razorclaw as a kid and he is in average condition minus his sword :sad:

, but all of this a awesome news trust me. I just want Predaking for my G1 collection i'm trying to rekindle here lately, but with all this crazydevy G1 upgrade he is doing has anyone heard about re-issue for the Constructicons? I can't speak for everyone, but im sure most of us out there (including me :-$

) dont have every Constructicon or every piece they came with due to something broken, missing, stolen or was taken for granted and never bothered with again. Myself i would love to have a re-issue of Devastator along with Predaking side by side... combiners rule!

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062571)
Posted by ang3l3s on April 8th, 2010 @ 6:38am CDT

I wish they released more photos of there products!!! If it is as good as the devastator upgrades it will definitely have to stay over. Curious..did fansproject jack there prices as well when products sold better, the only time i heard up price being jacked was tfsource when they were running low on the snowman kit, it went all the way to $100.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062582)
Posted by HighPrime on April 8th, 2010 @ 7:20am CDT

ang3l3s wrote:I wish they released more photos of there products!!! If it is as good as the devastator upgrades it will definitely have to stay over. Curious..did fansproject jack there prices as well when products sold better, the only time i heard up price being jacked was tfsource when they were running low on the snowman kit, it went all the way to $100.

That wasn't Fansproject jacking up prices. It was only TFsource, and simply supply and demand on that. 500 pieces were made exclusively for TFSource. When supply was low the price was jacked up as they are the only game in town for the snowman kit.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062619)
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 8th, 2010 @ 9:45am CDT

I can't tell what's new in that pic enough to care yet. I AM intrigued though. I just got in the parts for G1 Devastator and I'm looking forward to messing around with those this weekend.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062657)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 8th, 2010 @ 12:43pm CDT

HighPrime wrote:The last Predaking Reissue was about $150.00 (that's how much I paid when it was first released). If this version has die-cast, given inflation/material costs, I'd guess this new issue will cost around $180-$200. Could be more though. in 2004, BBTS was offering this for $174.99.

Bruticus (in this day and age) is 4 legend class vehicles and 1 deluxe. He was $86 roughly (and had NO diecast...drat...) Predaking is 5 near-voyager class figures, so I think $180-$200 is a safe bet. ($225-$250 at BBTS)

I see. That definitely makes sense, but it'll probably be out of my budget, I'm afraid.

Oh well, I'd rather have a Bruticus anyway! Maybe.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1062932)
Posted by Stockade on April 9th, 2010 @ 6:42am CDT

kirbenvost wrote:
HighPrime wrote:The last Predaking Reissue was about $150.00 (that's how much I paid when it was first released). If this version has die-cast, given inflation/material costs, I'd guess this new issue will cost around $180-$200. Could be more though. in 2004, BBTS was offering this for $174.99.

Bruticus (in this day and age) is 4 legend class vehicles and 1 deluxe. He was $86 roughly (and had NO diecast...drat...) Predaking is 5 near-voyager class figures, so I think $180-$200 is a safe bet. ($225-$250 at BBTS)

I see. That definitely makes sense, but it'll probably be out of my budget, I'm afraid. Oh well, I'd rather have a Bruticus anyway! Maybe.

I understand Predaking will be more expensive than before, but if he is going to be priced between $180-$200 and $225-$250 at BBTS, it sure as hell beats paying between $400-$900 that i've seen on ebay, amazon and toywiz just to name a few. And how can ANYONE say they would rather have Bruticus over Predaking? I mean Bruticus is cool and all, but when it comes down to the baddess combiner Predaking is the NO#1.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1063071)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 9th, 2010 @ 1:45pm CDT

Stockade wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
I see. That definitely makes sense, but it'll probably be out of my budget, I'm afraid. Oh well, I'd rather have a Bruticus anyway! Maybe.

I understand Predaking will be more expensive than before, but if he is going to be priced between $180-$200 and $225-$250 at BBTS, it sure as hell beats paying between $400-$900 that i've seen on ebay, amazon and toywiz just to name a few. And how can ANYONE say they would rather have Bruticus over Predaking? I mean Bruticus is cool and all, but when it comes down to the baddess combiner Predaking is the NO#1.

Haha, that's why I said 'maybe'. XD Predaking is definitely way more badass, but Bruticus means more to me. My whole collecting deal is I collect G1s and their homages, and Predaking doesn't have any homages. If they made a classics Predaking I'd be hooped.... Plus I gotta draw the line somewhere when it comes to prices, and that line seems to be MPs at $200. And those are usually only received as Christmas gifts.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1063079)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 9th, 2010 @ 2:15pm CDT

kirbenvost wrote:
Stockade wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
I see. That definitely makes sense, but it'll probably be out of my budget, I'm afraid. Oh well, I'd rather have a Bruticus anyway! Maybe.

I understand Predaking will be more expensive than before, but if he is going to be priced between $180-$200 and $225-$250 at BBTS, it sure as hell beats paying between $400-$900 that i've seen on ebay, amazon and toywiz just to name a few. And how can ANYONE say they would rather have Bruticus over Predaking? I mean Bruticus is cool and all, but when it comes down to the baddess combiner Predaking is the NO#1.

Haha, that's why I said 'maybe'. XD Predaking is definitely way more badass, but Bruticus means more to me. My whole collecting deal is I collect G1s and their homages, and Predaking doesn't have any homages. If they made a classics Predaking I'd be hooped.... Plus I gotta draw the line somewhere when it comes to prices, and that line seems to be MPs at $200. And those are usually only received as Christmas gifts.

Predaking might look badass on paper, but the actual toy is actually very very cutsy looking, almost like an SD parody of the character.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1063143)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 9th, 2010 @ 4:42pm CDT

Yeah, he kinda does, but he's still pretty badass by G1 standards, IMO.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1063262)
Posted by Stockade on April 10th, 2010 @ 4:48am CDT

Has anyone heard about a re-issue of the Constructicons? I know there was a rumor going around about 3 to 4 months ago about a re-issue of him. Also, i've heard that crazyDevy is out of stock on most of his items for the G1 Devastator and is not going to release again, is this true too?

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1063453)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on April 10th, 2010 @ 5:10pm CDT

Stockade wrote:Has anyone heard about a re-issue of the Constructicons? I know there was a rumor going around about 3 to 4 months ago about a re-issue of him. Also, i've heard that crazyDevy is out of stock on most of his items for the G1 Devastator and is not going to release again, is this true too?

I don't know about the re-issue of the constructicons but BBTS still has pre-orders up for the Crazy Devy replacement head and the silver version of the hip replacements, but sold out on the hands/gun replacement but the Crazy Devy website is accepting orders for May for these.

Re: New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast.... (1063701)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 11th, 2010 @ 4:06pm CDT

Stockade wrote:Has anyone heard about a re-issue of the Constructicons? I know there was a rumor going around about 3 to 4 months ago about a re-issue of him. Also, i've heard that crazyDevy is out of stock on most of his items for the G1 Devastator and is not going to release again, is this true too?

It's been debunked: No actual proof of reissue Devastator.