Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail
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Has Seibertron.com's galleries of ROTF Devastator got you salivating to find your own?
Good news, ROTF Devastator is starting to get found at retail as our own member robofreak can attest!
I found Devastator!!! I posted the sighting with my proof
Let me say that this is one awesome toy. He's big and menacing. He doesn't look as Tonkaish as I had originally thought. It's more like what I saw at Botcon. The videos and reviews I've seen don't do him justice.
The only downside to him is that Mixmaster just won't shut up. He makes all kinds of noise if even a fly sneezes.
Oh, and he also mentions and shows in the images of his findings that he found a little 'ol toy called Human Alliance Sideswipe! Yes sir, looks like time for some people to start investigating their local Toys R' Us.
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Good news, ROTF Devastator is starting to get found at retail as our own member robofreak can attest!
I found Devastator!!! I posted the sighting with my proof
Let me say that this is one awesome toy. He's big and menacing. He doesn't look as Tonkaish as I had originally thought. It's more like what I saw at Botcon. The videos and reviews I've seen don't do him justice.
The only downside to him is that Mixmaster just won't shut up. He makes all kinds of noise if even a fly sneezes.
Oh, and he also mentions and shows in the images of his findings that he found a little 'ol toy called Human Alliance Sideswipe! Yes sir, looks like time for some people to start investigating their local Toys R' Us.
Add your sightings to the sightings database, and report your findings to your local collectors (click on the links).
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Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961422)
Posted by Jacob P. Galvatron on July 25th, 2009 @ 8:02am CDT
Dude, it's about a hundred dollars!
I'f I planned on buying him, I'd at least wait until a sale or a price drop or something.
Sure, he looks cool, but I don't think he's worth that much.
Posted by Jacob P. Galvatron on July 25th, 2009 @ 8:02am CDT
robofreak wrote:Jacob P. Galvatron wrote:You're crazy man.
You really are.
How so?
Dude, it's about a hundred dollars!
I'f I planned on buying him, I'd at least wait until a sale or a price drop or something.
Sure, he looks cool, but I don't think he's worth that much.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961428)
Posted by HighPrime on July 25th, 2009 @ 8:44am CDT
Posted by HighPrime on July 25th, 2009 @ 8:44am CDT
He does look cool, but not cool enough for the price, IMO. I don't mind that the individual 'bots don't transform into robots (how often does anyone transform them into robots, anyway? I know I don't), however, the lack of paint apps is a real let down. For Hasbro to justify the price at that scale is questionable, at best. I can only imagine it's "movie" fever and people will pay the price. Of course, some may think it's worth it, though. To each their own.
Drop the price to $60 and paint it Constructicon green, then I'll buy. Otherwise, pass for me.
Good find though!
Drop the price to $60 and paint it Constructicon green, then I'll buy. Otherwise, pass for me.
Good find though!
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961440)
Posted by jaws on July 25th, 2009 @ 9:22am CDT
Lucky find. May swing by my TRU next week.
I just wish Hasbro would stop the BS of getting the new figures to the western US first. Everything shows up in California, the Pacific coast, Arizona, Texas lately; last time I checked there are TF fans all over the country. Hasbro is in Rhode Island, how about starting at the east coast and going west for once?
Posted by jaws on July 25th, 2009 @ 9:22am CDT
robofreak wrote:I found Devastator!!! I posted the sighting with my proof
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=12407&start=75
Let me say that this is one awesome toy. He's big and menacing. He doesn't look as Tonkaish as I had originally thought. It's more like what I saw at Botcon. The videos and reviews I've seen don't do him justice.
The only downside to him is that Mixmaster just won't shut up. He makes all kinds of noise if even a fly sneezes.
Lucky find. May swing by my TRU next week.
I just wish Hasbro would stop the BS of getting the new figures to the western US first. Everything shows up in California, the Pacific coast, Arizona, Texas lately; last time I checked there are TF fans all over the country. Hasbro is in Rhode Island, how about starting at the east coast and going west for once?
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961454)
Posted by Counterpunch on July 25th, 2009 @ 9:41am CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on July 25th, 2009 @ 9:41am CDT
want.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961461)
Posted by Superior Prime09 on July 25th, 2009 @ 9:52am CDT
Posted by Superior Prime09 on July 25th, 2009 @ 9:52am CDT
Count me as "crazy" too, I'll be getting him for that price. Also still looking for Jetfire. Grrrrrr! Damn Michigan. If I don't find him in retailers soon, I'll have to resort in purchasing him online. Oh! and finding Sideswipe as well.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961473)
Posted by El Duque on July 25th, 2009 @ 10:17am CDT
Posted by El Duque on July 25th, 2009 @ 10:17am CDT
Guess I can be counted among the "crazies" on here to, because this will be buy on sight for me.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961474)
Posted by UltraPrimal on July 25th, 2009 @ 10:18am CDT
Posted by UltraPrimal on July 25th, 2009 @ 10:18am CDT
Does the HA Sideswipe and Epps come with a copy of Mayhem?
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961491)
Posted by Fenixblue on July 25th, 2009 @ 10:43am CDT
Jaws, It's not BS it's logistics. Would you rather Hasbro raise their prices just so you can get them on the east coast first? That's what they would have to do. They are imported from China and are going to hit the west coast first unless you've figured out some way to teleport the product. If you have you shouldn't have a problem popping to the west coast to pick them up.
Posted by Fenixblue on July 25th, 2009 @ 10:43am CDT
jaws wrote:Lucky find. May swing by my TRU next week.
I just wish Hasbro would stop the BS of getting the new figures to the western US first. Everything shows up in California, the Pacific coast, Arizona, Texas lately; last time I checked there are TF fans all over the country. Hasbro is in Rhode Island, how about starting at the east coast and going west for once?
Jaws, It's not BS it's logistics. Would you rather Hasbro raise their prices just so you can get them on the east coast first? That's what they would have to do. They are imported from China and are going to hit the west coast first unless you've figured out some way to teleport the product. If you have you shouldn't have a problem popping to the west coast to pick them up.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961508)
Posted by prowl123 on July 25th, 2009 @ 11:06am CDT
Posted by prowl123 on July 25th, 2009 @ 11:06am CDT
I will be at Toys R" Us every day until I see them! Along with Wave 4 and 5 
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961510)
Posted by Nightscreech on July 25th, 2009 @ 11:07am CDT
If the individual vehicles Transformed as well as combined into Devastator id get it, since they don't not really that interested in him. The price is something i'm not really into either, considering.
Posted by Nightscreech on July 25th, 2009 @ 11:07am CDT
HighPrime wrote:He does look cool, but not cool enough for the price, IMO. I don't mind that the individual 'bots don't transform into robots (how often does anyone transform them into robots, anyway? I know I don't), however, the lack of paint apps is a real let down. For Hasbro to justify the price at that scale is questionable, at best. I can only imagine it's "movie" fever and people will pay the price. Of course, some may think it's worth it, though. To each their own.
Drop the price to $60 and paint it Constructicon green, then I'll buy. Otherwise, pass for me.
Good find though!
If the individual vehicles Transformed as well as combined into Devastator id get it, since they don't not really that interested in him. The price is something i'm not really into either, considering.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961513)
Posted by prowl123 on July 25th, 2009 @ 11:10am CDT
Yeah, I could not agree more. Aren't supremes usually, like, 50 bucks? Devastator is barely even worth that much. He should be leader priced due to his terrible paint job, and crappy design!
Posted by prowl123 on July 25th, 2009 @ 11:10am CDT
Jacob P. Galvatron wrote:robofreak wrote:Jacob P. Galvatron wrote:You're crazy man.
You really are.
How so?
Dude, it's about a hundred dollars!
I'f I planned on buying him, I'd at least wait until a sale or a price drop or something.
Sure, he looks cool, but I don't think he's worth that much.
Yeah, I could not agree more. Aren't supremes usually, like, 50 bucks? Devastator is barely even worth that much. He should be leader priced due to his terrible paint job, and crappy design!
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961530)
Posted by bronzgunz on July 25th, 2009 @ 11:38am CDT
Posted by bronzgunz on July 25th, 2009 @ 11:38am CDT
Was at TRU Vienna, WV, yesterday. Nothing new. 
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961781)
Posted by Agent 007 on July 25th, 2009 @ 8:12pm CDT
Posted by Agent 007 on July 25th, 2009 @ 8:12pm CDT
imao that gift set is a rip off $100 for a megazord? he's barely taller than a leader! I might buy him but for no more than $40 way too little detail too.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (961898)
Posted by robofreak on July 26th, 2009 @ 2:19am CDT
Posted by robofreak on July 26th, 2009 @ 2:19am CDT
I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.
All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.
I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.
All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.
I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (962312)
Posted by jaws on July 26th, 2009 @ 9:51pm CDT
I agree with your post completely; especially since it's the buyer's happiness. I've dropped some extra bucks to get a figure I've wanted too. The stores in this part of Ohio only have a good selection when major waves are released, so I have to resort to paying more to get them.
Posted by jaws on July 26th, 2009 @ 9:51pm CDT
robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.
All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.
I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.
I agree with your post completely; especially since it's the buyer's happiness. I've dropped some extra bucks to get a figure I've wanted too. The stores in this part of Ohio only have a good selection when major waves are released, so I have to resort to paying more to get them.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (962767)
Posted by Ravage XK on July 27th, 2009 @ 1:09pm CDT
Posted by Ravage XK on July 27th, 2009 @ 1:09pm CDT
The thing that really annoys me about Devastator is that even though Hasbro saved oodles of cash with not having to engineer robot forms into the individual component pieces they couldnt spring for decent paint apps. OH NO, we get mainly vehicles made up of one or two. These figures should look worn and dirty ( I know that one has something on the shovel or something ) instead of looking like they were made from Lego or something.
Having said that, I will be buying one when they go on sale in TRU or Argos as they will no doubt do in a few months.
Having said that, I will be buying one when they go on sale in TRU or Argos as they will no doubt do in a few months.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (962781)
Posted by Agent 007 on July 27th, 2009 @ 1:37pm CDT
umm look at ultimate bumblebee he was on shelves for what 3 weeks before he went on clerance? U honestly think parents are going to shell out $100 on a devi set when they would'nt shell out $80 for the most likely child favorite character? Who besides collecters are going to spend $100 for this? Most kids don't have that kind of cash and I doubt the parents will want them to buy something that expensive. I'm sorry but for $100 I want at the very least a tall robot that even squatting is larger than a leader ,and at least more than 2 paint apps on each limb.
Posted by Agent 007 on July 27th, 2009 @ 1:37pm CDT
robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.
All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.
I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.
umm look at ultimate bumblebee he was on shelves for what 3 weeks before he went on clerance? U honestly think parents are going to shell out $100 on a devi set when they would'nt shell out $80 for the most likely child favorite character? Who besides collecters are going to spend $100 for this? Most kids don't have that kind of cash and I doubt the parents will want them to buy something that expensive. I'm sorry but for $100 I want at the very least a tall robot that even squatting is larger than a leader ,and at least more than 2 paint apps on each limb.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (962818)
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 27th, 2009 @ 2:52pm CDT
Dude we weren't in a bad recession as we are now.. so I can't see them buying a Devastator at even $60.00... but then again $60.00 is the magic number for Xmas.. so we may not see a price reduction till then..in the off chance someone does want it and will buy it at $100.00 USD.. I am going to wait till I see it on clearance, or atleast in the $55.00 range.. that is the most I can justify to myself at buying a slightly larger then leader sized figure that transforms from Robot into tonka trucks..
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 27th, 2009 @ 2:52pm CDT
Agent 007 wrote:robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.
All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.
I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.
umm look at ultimate bumblebee he was on shelves for what 3 weeks before he went on clerance? U honestly think parents are going to shell out $100 on a devi set when they would'nt shell out $80 for the most likely child favorite character? Who besides collecters are going to spend $100 for this? Most kids don't have that kind of cash and I doubt the parents will want them to buy something that expensive. I'm sorry but for $100 I want at the very least a tall robot that even squatting is larger than a leader ,and at least more than 2 paint apps on each limb.
Dude we weren't in a bad recession as we are now.. so I can't see them buying a Devastator at even $60.00... but then again $60.00 is the magic number for Xmas.. so we may not see a price reduction till then..in the off chance someone does want it and will buy it at $100.00 USD.. I am going to wait till I see it on clearance, or atleast in the $55.00 range.. that is the most I can justify to myself at buying a slightly larger then leader sized figure that transforms from Robot into tonka trucks..
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (962867)
Posted by Ravage XK on July 27th, 2009 @ 4:55pm CDT
Posted by Ravage XK on July 27th, 2009 @ 4:55pm CDT
Play.com already have it down to £95. Not much but its a start.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (963622)
Posted by prowl123 on July 28th, 2009 @ 2:20pm CDT
Posted by prowl123 on July 28th, 2009 @ 2:20pm CDT
Dude, I went to Toys R Us today. Wave 4 and 5 still not out
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (964493)
Posted by Prime Riblet on July 29th, 2009 @ 10:44pm CDT
Well, I guess it is a good thing that he is spending HIS money and not yours then.
Posted by Prime Riblet on July 29th, 2009 @ 10:44pm CDT
Jacob P. Galvatron wrote:robofreak wrote:Jacob P. Galvatron wrote:You're crazy man.
You really are.
How so?
Dude, it's about a hundred dollars!
I'f I planned on buying him, I'd at least wait until a sale or a price drop or something.
Sure, he looks cool, but I don't think he's worth that much.
Well, I guess it is a good thing that he is spending HIS money and not yours then.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (964497)
Posted by Prime Riblet on July 29th, 2009 @ 10:50pm CDT
I have to admit that I wasn't very hip on the idea that there weren't individual bot modes, but after some time the figure has really become interesting to me. I would actually get that sucker if I could hide the bank statement fom the little lady! Good for you finding that figure, and it is awesome that you are happy with it. Isn't funny that so many people think they know how to spend you money better than you!!!!!!!
Posted by Prime Riblet on July 29th, 2009 @ 10:50pm CDT
robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.
All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.
I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.
I have to admit that I wasn't very hip on the idea that there weren't individual bot modes, but after some time the figure has really become interesting to me. I would actually get that sucker if I could hide the bank statement fom the little lady! Good for you finding that figure, and it is awesome that you are happy with it. Isn't funny that so many people think they know how to spend you money better than you!!!!!!!
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (964633)
Posted by Optimus_Prime007 on July 30th, 2009 @ 6:59am CDT
Posted by Optimus_Prime007 on July 30th, 2009 @ 6:59am CDT
I will be getting Dev but not at 100 bucks. Whenever it reaches the East Coast and the price drops i will pick him up. Although if i find him at a TRU for a discount price (some TRUs in my area had deals on TFs) buy 1 get 1 half off stuff like that, I may be tempted.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (965157)
Posted by El Duque on July 30th, 2009 @ 11:56pm CDT
I remember when the first movie came out and Ultimate BB hit the shelves. I wanted him, but thought nobody would pay 79.00 for him and I would pick him up cheap on clearance. Around where I live that never happened, in fact he got downright hard to find. The only time I have ever seen him on sale was a couple of weeks ago at Target, they had him on clearance for 63.00, and I should have bought him then because now they are gone and everyone else still has him at full price. I think same may be the case with Supreme Devy. I'm afraid a lot of people who think they are gonna pick this guy up dirt cheap in a couple of months are going to be disappointed. Of course I may be totally wrong, he may end up on a clearance rack for 20.00 and I'll feel like a moron for paying full price. It's just hard to gauge how these things will play out.
Posted by El Duque on July 30th, 2009 @ 11:56pm CDT
Agent 007 wrote:robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.
All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.
I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.
umm look at ultimate bumblebee he was on shelves for what 3 weeks before he went on clerance? U honestly think parents are going to shell out $100 on a devi set when they would'nt shell out $80 for the most likely child favorite character? Who besides collecters are going to spend $100 for this? Most kids don't have that kind of cash and I doubt the parents will want them to buy something that expensive. I'm sorry but for $100 I want at the very least a tall robot that even squatting is larger than a leader ,and at least more than 2 paint apps on each limb.
I remember when the first movie came out and Ultimate BB hit the shelves. I wanted him, but thought nobody would pay 79.00 for him and I would pick him up cheap on clearance. Around where I live that never happened, in fact he got downright hard to find. The only time I have ever seen him on sale was a couple of weeks ago at Target, they had him on clearance for 63.00, and I should have bought him then because now they are gone and everyone else still has him at full price. I think same may be the case with Supreme Devy. I'm afraid a lot of people who think they are gonna pick this guy up dirt cheap in a couple of months are going to be disappointed. Of course I may be totally wrong, he may end up on a clearance rack for 20.00 and I'll feel like a moron for paying full price. It's just hard to gauge how these things will play out.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (965751)
Posted by robofreak on July 31st, 2009 @ 11:04pm CDT
I think it's hilarious that people think they can spend my money better than me.
I've been fiddling with the figure and I've noticed that it looks like the figure can be altered into a different position if you were to add another Constructicon to the torso. I suspect that Hasbro is going to release the 7th one as a stand alone TF, but will also be capable of merging with Devastator.
What better way to sell a $100 toy than to make a toy that kids will actually buy and then harass their parents until they drop the $100 to make one even bigger figure.
Posted by robofreak on July 31st, 2009 @ 11:04pm CDT
Prime Riblet wrote:I have to admit that I wasn't very hip on the idea that there weren't individual bot modes, but after some time the figure has really become interesting to me. I would actually get that sucker if I could hide the bank statement fom the little lady! Good for you finding that figure, and it is awesome that you are happy with it. Isn't funny that so many people think they know how to spend you money better than you!!!!!!!
I think it's hilarious that people think they can spend my money better than me.
I've been fiddling with the figure and I've noticed that it looks like the figure can be altered into a different position if you were to add another Constructicon to the torso. I suspect that Hasbro is going to release the 7th one as a stand alone TF, but will also be capable of merging with Devastator.
What better way to sell a $100 toy than to make a toy that kids will actually buy and then harass their parents until they drop the $100 to make one even bigger figure.
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Posted by agentdc7 on July 31st, 2009 @ 11:15pm CDT
Posted by agentdc7 on July 31st, 2009 @ 11:15pm CDT
I went to Target today and saw it. It looks a little better in person, but still not impressed enough.
But when I was playing with it's vortex button I heard it say "I AM DECEPTICON!" Shouldn't it be "I AM DEVASTATOR!"? It sounded off when it said "decepticon" almost as if it was clipped from a completely different piece of dialogue.
But when I was playing with it's vortex button I heard it say "I AM DECEPTICON!" Shouldn't it be "I AM DEVASTATOR!"? It sounded off when it said "decepticon" almost as if it was clipped from a completely different piece of dialogue.
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (965768)
Posted by robofreak on July 31st, 2009 @ 11:49pm CDT
Posted by robofreak on July 31st, 2009 @ 11:49pm CDT
It says "I am Decepticon" and "I am Devastator"
It just cycles through different stuff.
It just cycles through different stuff.
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Posted by Prime Riblet on August 1st, 2009 @ 7:38pm CDT
I bet you are right. Hell, I might end up being that kid!!!
Posted by Prime Riblet on August 1st, 2009 @ 7:38pm CDT
robofreak wrote:Prime Riblet wrote:I have to admit that I wasn't very hip on the idea that there weren't individual bot modes, but after some time the figure has really become interesting to me. I would actually get that sucker if I could hide the bank statement fom the little lady! Good for you finding that figure, and it is awesome that you are happy with it. Isn't funny that so many people think they know how to spend you money better than you!!!!!!!
I think it's hilarious that people think they can spend my money better than me.
I've been fiddling with the figure and I've noticed that it looks like the figure can be altered into a different position if you were to add another Constructicon to the torso. I suspect that Hasbro is going to release the 7th one as a stand alone TF, but will also be capable of merging with Devastator.
What better way to sell a $100 toy than to make a toy that kids will actually buy and then harass their parents until they drop the $100 to make one even bigger figure.
I bet you are right. Hell, I might end up being that kid!!!
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (966299)
Posted by Gutter Bunny on August 1st, 2009 @ 9:45pm CDT
Posted by Gutter Bunny on August 1st, 2009 @ 9:45pm CDT
saw it at target today, and i must say...far more impressive in person. If there weren't so many other things i want to buy first, it would be sitting on my desk right now.
and I'm one of those people that is against combiners not having individual bot modes.
also worth mentioning was that the same target had the titanium exclusives on clearance for 15 each
and I'm one of those people that is against combiners not having individual bot modes.
also worth mentioning was that the same target had the titanium exclusives on clearance for 15 each
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (967688)
Posted by devastatorfan#1 on August 4th, 2009 @ 10:11am CDT
Posted by devastatorfan#1 on August 4th, 2009 @ 10:11am CDT
I found a devastator a Toys R Us too. bought him, the thing is frikin' awesome.
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Posted by tom brokaw on August 4th, 2009 @ 5:11pm CDT
amen
Posted by tom brokaw on August 4th, 2009 @ 5:11pm CDT
Gutter Bunny wrote:
....and I'm one of those people that is against combiners not having individual bot modes....
amen
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Posted by agent1159 on August 4th, 2009 @ 9:36pm CDT
Posted by agent1159 on August 4th, 2009 @ 9:36pm CDT
well i must admit... even at $99 US people are buying the big guy... i have gone to 3-4 targets in my area as well as 2 TRU. they all have a sticker on the shelf for him and its empty but i know for a fact that some of those stores i went to earlier in the week, had at least 2 on the shelf and now all the stores are out... now it has me thinking maybe i should get one just bc everyone else is! 
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Posted by El Duque on August 4th, 2009 @ 11:00pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on August 4th, 2009 @ 11:00pm CDT
Picked this guy up last Friday and just had a chance to open him up and mess with him. Had to fight the packaging for about 30 minutes to get him free of all twisties and rubberbands. I'm more than happy with him. The excavator is freakin' huge, it's Leader size by itself. Realistically this probably shouldn't have been $100.00, more like $60.00 but I don't care I'm happy with mine.
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Posted by Blurrz on August 4th, 2009 @ 11:07pm CDT
Sounds a lot like Unicron! He took forever to get out of package! I can't wait to get Devastator from Costco!
Posted by Blurrz on August 4th, 2009 @ 11:07pm CDT
El Duque wrote:Picked this guy up last Friday and just had a chance to open him up and mess with him. Had to fight the packaging for about 30 minutes to get him free of all twisties and rubberbands. I'm more than happy with him. The excavator is freakin' huge, it's Leader size by itself. Realistically this probably shouldn't have been $100.00, more like $60.00 but I don't care I'm happy with mine.
Sounds a lot like Unicron! He took forever to get out of package! I can't wait to get Devastator from Costco!
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Posted by El Duque on August 4th, 2009 @ 11:21pm CDT
Wish we Costco's around where I live, would have loved to pick him up for the discounted price, but like I said I'm happy with my purchase. I think people who get the figure and give it a chance will enjoy it.
Posted by El Duque on August 4th, 2009 @ 11:21pm CDT
Blurrz wrote:El Duque wrote:Picked this guy up last Friday and just had a chance to open him up and mess with him. Had to fight the packaging for about 30 minutes to get him free of all twisties and rubberbands. I'm more than happy with him. The excavator is freakin' huge, it's Leader size by itself. Realistically this probably shouldn't have been $100.00, more like $60.00 but I don't care I'm happy with mine.
Sounds a lot like Unicron! He took forever to get out of package! I can't wait to get Devastator from Costco!
Wish we Costco's around where I live, would have loved to pick him up for the discounted price, but like I said I'm happy with my purchase. I think people who get the figure and give it a chance will enjoy it.
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Posted by Prime Riblet on August 4th, 2009 @ 11:56pm CDT
Posted by Prime Riblet on August 4th, 2009 @ 11:56pm CDT
I seriously would like to get the sucker one of these days, but there is no way I can hide that thing anywhere. My lady would kick my ass if I brought that MF home right now. And that sucks! I would really like to get him. 
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Posted by Kibble on August 7th, 2009 @ 8:37pm CDT
Posted by Kibble on August 7th, 2009 @ 8:37pm CDT
I saw this at Target today and the only thing more ridiculous than its price is the conversion rating...a 4?!? What, is it super hard to get the limbs to snap in or something? Because its "transformation" sure doesn't look the least bit involved!
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Posted by Tyrannotaur on August 7th, 2009 @ 9:53pm CDT
Here's hoping he isn't a pain to find in October. I want to wait until then so I can pay off books and stuff for college next month and my trip in a week.. Can't afford him now. But I do hope he isn't suddenly rare. I remember waiting on the Star Wars Clone walker and I eventually had to cave and get it from BBTS cause I couldn't find it in any store..
Posted by Tyrannotaur on August 7th, 2009 @ 9:53pm CDT
agent1159 wrote:well i must admit... even at $99 US people are buying the big guy... i have gone to 3-4 targets in my area as well as 2 TRU. they all have a sticker on the shelf for him and its empty but i know for a fact that some of those stores i went to earlier in the week, had at least 2 on the shelf and now all the stores are out... now it has me thinking maybe i should get one just bc everyone else is!
Here's hoping he isn't a pain to find in October. I want to wait until then so I can pay off books and stuff for college next month and my trip in a week.. Can't afford him now. But I do hope he isn't suddenly rare. I remember waiting on the Star Wars Clone walker and I eventually had to cave and get it from BBTS cause I couldn't find it in any store..
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (970053)
Posted by Evil_the_Nub on August 8th, 2009 @ 1:50am CDT
I noticed that too, when x-mas started approaching they disappeared. I didn't see one again until they re-released it for RotF. I hope Devastator is still around for my birthday, that's when I plan on getting it.
Posted by Evil_the_Nub on August 8th, 2009 @ 1:50am CDT
El Duque wrote:Agent 007 wrote:robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.
All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.
I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.
umm look at ultimate bumblebee he was on shelves for what 3 weeks before he went on clerance? U honestly think parents are going to shell out $100 on a devi set when they would'nt shell out $80 for the most likely child favorite character? Who besides collecters are going to spend $100 for this? Most kids don't have that kind of cash and I doubt the parents will want them to buy something that expensive. I'm sorry but for $100 I want at the very least a tall robot that even squatting is larger than a leader ,and at least more than 2 paint apps on each limb.
I remember when the first movie came out and Ultimate BB hit the shelves. I wanted him, but thought nobody would pay 79.00 for him and I would pick him up cheap on clearance. Around where I live that never happened, in fact he got downright hard to find. The only time I have ever seen him on sale was a couple of weeks ago at Target, they had him on clearance for 63.00, and I should have bought him then because now they are gone and everyone else still has him at full price. I think same may be the case with Supreme Devy. I'm afraid a lot of people who think they are gonna pick this guy up dirt cheap in a couple of months are going to be disappointed. Of course I may be totally wrong, he may end up on a clearance rack for 20.00 and I'll feel like a moron for paying full price. It's just hard to gauge how these things will play out.
I noticed that too, when x-mas started approaching they disappeared. I didn't see one again until they re-released it for RotF. I hope Devastator is still around for my birthday, that's when I plan on getting it.
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Posted by MidnightBliss on August 8th, 2009 @ 8:14am CDT
Posted by MidnightBliss on August 8th, 2009 @ 8:14am CDT
The more and more I mess with him the better he is. I even went out and bought a Legends Mudflap to go into his gaping maw. Is he perfect? Absolutely not. There are flaws with him. Paint apps especially. There are none!! That being said, you can't help but feel awesome as you hold this huge chunk of Transformer. 
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Posted by EnragedCoconut on August 8th, 2009 @ 12:15pm CDT
Posted by EnragedCoconut on August 8th, 2009 @ 12:15pm CDT
Count me in the camp of people who applesosmurfly love this toy. Agreed about the excessive use of twist ties. They are EVIL.
I love the size, colouring, shape etc. Awesome toy, imo.
HC
I love the size, colouring, shape etc. Awesome toy, imo.
HC
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Posted by shonenfan4 on August 8th, 2009 @ 1:42pm CDT
Posted by shonenfan4 on August 8th, 2009 @ 1:42pm CDT
I would've gotten Devastator already if the boxes aren't all caved-in around one of the corners at my local Target. With the price drop at Costco, I might just get it if the boxes are somewhat intact. Congratz on your Devastator!
Re: Transformers ROTF Devastator And Human Alliance Sideswipe Found At Retail (970215)
Posted by tom brokaw on August 8th, 2009 @ 2:09pm CDT
to be honest, i dont think he'll even make it to clearance. ive noticed that stores only order one case at a time of this guy, maybe two tops.... with that said, theres NOT a lot of this guy warming the shelves. and of the thousands of people that visit a store each day, all it takes is two people to pick him up (since theyre two per case)
.... thats why you find them at stores only one or two at a time, maybe four if they decided to open a fresh case
.... but with that said, without a lot of devastators on the shelves = no shelf warming = no clearance
Posted by tom brokaw on August 8th, 2009 @ 2:09pm CDT
Evil_the_Nub wrote:El Duque wrote:Agent 007 wrote:robofreak wrote:I don't really care that some of you think I'm crazy for dropping $100 on Devastator. I dropped $100 on a MIB Braver a week ago. Keep in mind that my name is robofreak for a very specific reason.
All that matters to me is that I'm happy with the figure. Do I think the price is a little high? Yes. Do I think it should be $50? No. The figure is massive while being squat at the same time. I'd say $80 is more reasonable. I'm still happy with my purchase.
I'm going to laugh when this thing never gets the crazy discounts people talk about. I really don't think it's going to go 50%. You all would be lucky to see it clearanced for $80. I'm pretty sure stores are only going to keep 2-4 of them at any time so it's safe to say they'll sell.
umm look at ultimate bumblebee he was on shelves for what 3 weeks before he went on clerance? U honestly think parents are going to shell out $100 on a devi set when they would'nt shell out $80 for the most likely child favorite character? Who besides collecters are going to spend $100 for this? Most kids don't have that kind of cash and I doubt the parents will want them to buy something that expensive. I'm sorry but for $100 I want at the very least a tall robot that even squatting is larger than a leader ,and at least more than 2 paint apps on each limb.
I remember when the first movie came out and Ultimate BB hit the shelves. I wanted him, but thought nobody would pay 79.00 for him and I would pick him up cheap on clearance. Around where I live that never happened, in fact he got downright hard to find. The only time I have ever seen him on sale was a couple of weeks ago at Target, they had him on clearance for 63.00, and I should have bought him then because now they are gone and everyone else still has him at full price. I think same may be the case with Supreme Devy. I'm afraid a lot of people who think they are gonna pick this guy up dirt cheap in a couple of months are going to be disappointed. Of course I may be totally wrong, he may end up on a clearance rack for 20.00 and I'll feel like a moron for paying full price. It's just hard to gauge how these things will play out.
I noticed that too, when x-mas started approaching they disappeared. I didn't see one again until they re-released it for RotF. I hope Devastator is still around for my birthday, that's when I plan on getting it.
to be honest, i dont think he'll even make it to clearance. ive noticed that stores only order one case at a time of this guy, maybe two tops.... with that said, theres NOT a lot of this guy warming the shelves. and of the thousands of people that visit a store each day, all it takes is two people to pick him up (since theyre two per case)
.... thats why you find them at stores only one or two at a time, maybe four if they decided to open a fresh case
.... but with that said, without a lot of devastators on the shelves = no shelf warming = no clearance
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Posted by agent1159 on August 8th, 2009 @ 6:16pm CDT
i have seen a few stores get restocked with him so for now their doesnt appear to be a shortage- they just dont last long for a $100 bot....
and yeah the window is usually dented or rounded...
Posted by agent1159 on August 8th, 2009 @ 6:16pm CDT
tom brokaw wrote:to be honest, i dont think he'll even make it to clearance. ive noticed that stores only order one case at a time of this guy, maybe two tops.... with that said, theres NOT a lot of this guy warming the shelves. and of the thousands of people that visit a store each day, all it takes is two people to pick him up (since theyre two per case)
.... thats why you find them at stores only one or two at a time, maybe four if they decided to open a fresh case
.... but with that said, without a lot of devastators on the shelves = no shelf warming = no clearance
i have seen a few stores get restocked with him so for now their doesnt appear to be a shortage- they just dont last long for a $100 bot....
and yeah the window is usually dented or rounded...
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Posted by Counterpunch on August 8th, 2009 @ 7:42pm CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on August 8th, 2009 @ 7:42pm CDT
Just chill people.
They're going to have to put a lot of this toy out to make it worth having designed and created.
He'll be widely available.
Look at the $100 Millennium Falcon and other similarly sized/priced Star Wars toys. Those simply don't disappear or become difficult to find.
They're going to have to put a lot of this toy out to make it worth having designed and created.
He'll be widely available.
Look at the $100 Millennium Falcon and other similarly sized/priced Star Wars toys. Those simply don't disappear or become difficult to find.
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Posted by Onus on August 9th, 2009 @ 10:50am CDT
Posted by Onus on August 9th, 2009 @ 10:50am CDT
my local walmart had 2 on the shelf, I picked it up and put it under the price checker....$98.88, I just can't bring myself to put that much money on somthing like that. the dead horse has been beaten about the individual robot modes, but I was disipointed that they didn't bother making the mouth look like a grinder, or try to put more articulation into him so he could atleast hold some great poses. heck, for the money I'd love to see a more weathered paint job. the one I was looking at kept yelling "I am Decepticon" every time I'd mash the button.
I guess I'm saying, for me anyway, that $100 can be better put to encore figures or robotech/ macross stuff.
......I really did want to like Devastator tho.
I guess I'm saying, for me anyway, that $100 can be better put to encore figures or robotech/ macross stuff.
......I really did want to like Devastator tho.
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Posted by FortMacs on August 9th, 2009 @ 3:58pm CDT
Posted by FortMacs on August 9th, 2009 @ 3:58pm CDT
picked one up today. i like it even more than i thought i would. tru i went to had 4 when i got there. went to some other isles to look at something and when i got back to get one and leave two were already gone.
im more than happy with him worth the 100 in my opinion.
im more than happy with him worth the 100 in my opinion.
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Posted by tom brokaw on August 9th, 2009 @ 5:08pm CDT
Posted by tom brokaw on August 9th, 2009 @ 5:08pm CDT
i actually picked one up the other day. seeing this in person does kinda make you feel like buying it, and so i did.... lo and behold, i did end up returning it the next day. i didnt open it, so i cant criticize the figure nor was it the figure's fault for the return.... i returned it because, yup, $100 was just too much to drop on this guy
.... i mean he looks cool in the box all huge and all.... but he's not $100 cool
.... i mean he looks cool in the box all huge and all.... but he's not $100 cool
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Posted by Prime Riblet on August 9th, 2009 @ 11:57pm CDT
I have to agree. I saw him in person today at TRU and easily left him on the shelf. I think he is pretty neat, and he's certainly an interesting figure, but I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. He is actually shorter than what I had pictured in my mind. I mean he IS big, and I know he is supposed to be hunched over, but damn it he was way way way shorter than I thought he would be. Granted, I had bigger expectations than what I maybe should have had. But seriously though, this guy should not share the shelf with the Unicron reissue if Hasbro wants to sell as many as they are hoping to. It is twice the price, yet it is not as tall. I don't know.....I was just disappointed for the $100 price.
Posted by Prime Riblet on August 9th, 2009 @ 11:57pm CDT
tom brokaw wrote:i actually picked one up the other day. seeing this in person does kinda make you feel like buying it, and so i did.... lo and behold, i did end up returning it the next day. i didnt open it, so i cant criticize the figure nor was it the figure's fault for the return.... i returned it because, yup, $100 was just too much to drop on this guy
.... i mean he looks cool in the box all huge and all.... but he's not $100 cool
I have to agree. I saw him in person today at TRU and easily left him on the shelf. I think he is pretty neat, and he's certainly an interesting figure, but I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. He is actually shorter than what I had pictured in my mind. I mean he IS big, and I know he is supposed to be hunched over, but damn it he was way way way shorter than I thought he would be. Granted, I had bigger expectations than what I maybe should have had. But seriously though, this guy should not share the shelf with the Unicron reissue if Hasbro wants to sell as many as they are hoping to. It is twice the price, yet it is not as tall. I don't know.....I was just disappointed for the $100 price.
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Posted by skywarp-2 on August 10th, 2009 @ 7:48am CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on August 10th, 2009 @ 7:48am CDT
yeah saw him on the shelf, and even with the photoshopped images on the Box that Hasbro did to try to sell this figure.. it still sucks.. so I placed it back on the shelf, an that was that..
never looked back..
never looked back..
