Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue
Monday, August 6th, 2018 8:50PM CDT
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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*
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Posted by Quantum Surge on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:03pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:07pm CDT
Quantum Surge wrote: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.
Posted by shajaki on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:14pm CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:14pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Quantum Surge wrote: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.
Posted by DeathReviews on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:17pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:20pm CDT
shajaki wrote: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!!!!!!!
Posted by Tommy T. on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:22pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:29pm CDT
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 SirenCobotron wrote:HEEEEAAAADMASTERS!!!!!!!shajaki wrote: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!
Posted by nycPrime on August 6th, 2018 @ 10:38pm CDT
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!
Posted by Burn on August 6th, 2018 @ 10:41pm CDT
shajaki wrote: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 SirenCobotron wrote:HEEEEAAAADMASTERS!!!!!!!shajaki wrote: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!
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)
Posted by william-james88 on August 6th, 2018 @ 11:07pm CDT
nycPrime wrote: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
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 6th, 2018 @ 11:51pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:nycPrime wrote: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.
Posted by fenrir72 on August 7th, 2018 @ 12:35am CDT
shajaki wrote: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?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 7th, 2018 @ 4:28am CDT
shajaki wrote: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 SirenCobotron wrote:HEEEEAAAADMASTERS!!!!!!!shajaki wrote: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!
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.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 7th, 2018 @ 7:21am CDT
Posted by no-one on August 7th, 2018 @ 7:25am CDT
Looks like an unfortunate lighting situation combined with a reflection from the shelf. The in tray pics appear normal. Most of the silver and chrome bits look pretty dark in the pics.Sabrblade wrote:Wait, why is Mixmaster's vehicle mode front black?
Posted by Delicon on August 7th, 2018 @ 9:31am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 7th, 2018 @ 10:18am CDT
Delicon wrote:Calling $75 steep for this is just silly considering what the originals and past Devy reissues go for. I was very pleasantly surprised that it was only that much.
I don't know, in shaj's review, devy is only a little bit taller than generations scavenger who is roughly voyager sized. As I said, this is good for those that want him but not for me.
Posted by Black Bumblebee on August 7th, 2018 @ 11:02am CDT
I want to see Devie done in Diaclone colors. I want to see a Shattered Glass Perseus color scheme. The anime version from a few years back? Gimmie. Hell, I'll even go for an arctic camo battle color. Just something "different." But just standard same old same old... meh. That's what ebay's for.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 7th, 2018 @ 11:26am CDT
Posted by TulioDude on August 7th, 2018 @ 12:54pm CDT
Posted by AlphaBass on August 7th, 2018 @ 1:29pm CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:When it comes to G1 reissues... unless it's an extremely hard to find toy (like those Japan exclusive dino tapes), I want it to be "different." G1 Devi, Hot Rod, Starscream... they're pretty easy to find, and with no significant changes, are an easy pass. Giving SS the Megatron gun would be a pull if I didn't already have that, so kudos there.
I want to see Devie done in Diaclone colors. I want to see a Shattered Glass Perseus color scheme. The anime version from a few years back? Gimmie. Hell, I'll even go for an arctic camo battle color. Just something "different." But just standard same old same old... meh. That's what ebay's for.
Diaclone G1 Prime would be nice. The Sunstreaker release where he looks like fused with Prowl looks nice, too.
And all the triple changers were done really well. Except Broadside......woof.
Posted by william-james88 on August 7th, 2018 @ 1:50pm CDT
TulioDude wrote:Any word if these will be avaliable outside the U.S.?
They are available in Canada and anyone outside those countries can order starscream and devastator right now on Robot Kingdom
http://www.robotkingdom.com/catalogsear ... formers+G1
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 7th, 2018 @ 4:14pm CDT
Burn wrote: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)
I agree with Burn here. Rerelease some of those guys that came later, let us enjoy some G1 Target/Head/Power/God/Brain-masters and some G1.5 guys. Better yet, Rerelease Thunderclash without gold plastic, or at least better gold plastic.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 7th, 2018 @ 4:46pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Burn wrote: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)
I agree with Burn here. Rerelease some of those guys that came later, let us enjoy some G1 Target/Head/Power/God/Brain-masters and some G1.5 guys. Better yet, Rerelease Thunderclash without gold plastic, or at least better gold plastic.
I do have Thunderclash. He's awesome. But he would be even more so 100% complete and UNBROKEN.
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 7th, 2018 @ 4:50pm CDT
Posted by triKlops on August 7th, 2018 @ 9:29pm CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:I want to see Devie done in Diaclone colors.
I want to see a Shattered Glass Perseus color scheme. The anime version from a few years back? Gimmie.
Hell, I'll even go for an arctic camo battle color. Just something "different".
Awesome in every aspect of this. There are some amazing and easy repaints that could be done with these that would reap huge benefits. eHobby can't be the only ones to step it up for the G1 repaints.
-Kanrabat- wrote:Different like the latest Astrotrain and Blitzwing. Those were unique plus a nice niche hommage. We need more like these.
Agree as well. It would have been nice to get those done as MachTackle and "sorta not -Flywheels" proper a la eHobby
rename instead of as Astotrain and Blitzing in secret colors. If that makes any sense. Otherwise a US release Overcharge and anime Astrotrain would have been a much better repaint in the proper name. Or just reissue MachTackle and Flywheels proper G1 toys.
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Burn wrote: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)
I agree with Burn here. Rerelease some of those guys that came later, let us enjoy some G1 Target/Head/Power/God/Brain-masters and some G1.5 guys. Better yet, Rerelease Thunderclash without gold plastic, or at least better gold plastic.
In full go ahead with this move. So much amazing stuff in 1.5 as well as late G1. GPS be damned... or hopefully corrected for by now.
Posted by nycPrime on August 8th, 2018 @ 12:00pm CDT
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... ected=true?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Posted by no-one on August 8th, 2018 @ 12:09pm CDT
So are the Minibots.nycPrime wrote:Devestator is in stock! Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... ected=true?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Nabbed me a Bee
Posted by nycPrime on August 8th, 2018 @ 12:29pm CDT
carytheone wrote:So are the Minibots.nycPrime wrote:Devestator is in stock! Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... ected=true?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Nabbed me a Bee
Yup! I ordered everything! Lol
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 8th, 2018 @ 1:34pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 8th, 2018 @ 1:37pm CDT
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
Posted by Cobotron on August 8th, 2018 @ 2:06pm CDT
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.
Posted by Immortal Starscream on August 8th, 2018 @ 2:11pm CDT
Posted by nycPrime on August 8th, 2018 @ 2:28pm CDT
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
Posted by shajaki on August 11th, 2018 @ 3:23pm CDT
... and this. And empty spot, for Hotrod! He WILL be hitting store shelves, and soon!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 11th, 2018 @ 3:30pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on August 12th, 2018 @ 7:19pm CDT
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!
Posted by nycPrime on August 18th, 2018 @ 1:51pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on August 18th, 2018 @ 1:57pm CDT
Was just talking to Itscramtastic. His Starscream was set to arrive yesterday, but he was notified by Walmart of a delay.
Posted by no-one on August 18th, 2018 @ 1:59pm CDT
I remember either shipping or arriving August 30th for the Minibots.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?
Posted by galvatron00 on August 19th, 2018 @ 6:57am CDT
Also, hey Cobotron and carytheone, what’s up?!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 19th, 2018 @ 7:15am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on August 19th, 2018 @ 7:23am CDT
Posted by no-one on August 19th, 2018 @ 8:19am CDT
Sup Crambone!?
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 19th, 2018 @ 8:32am CDT
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
Posted by no-one on August 19th, 2018 @ 8:42am CDT
Yes, I'd prefer the battle mask. I do like the extra paint though.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
Edit: personal preference and display reasons.
Posted by no-one on August 19th, 2018 @ 9:36am CDT
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.
Posted by galvatron00 on August 19th, 2018 @ 10:47am CDT
Your email is the same first email I got from Walmart. So who knows when it will arrive.
Posted by Cobotron on August 19th, 2018 @ 12:53pm CDT
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.
Edit: What up Cramburger!