Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue

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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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Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976929)
Posted by Quantum Surge on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:03pm CDT

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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976930)
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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976931)
Posted by shajaki on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:14pm CDT

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!

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976932)
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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976934)
Posted by DeathReviews on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:17pm CDT

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

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976935)
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!!!!!!! :BOOM:

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976937)
Posted by Tommy T. on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:22pm CDT

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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976938)
Posted by shajaki on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:29pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:
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!!!!!!!

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 :-?

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976959)
Posted by nycPrime on August 6th, 2018 @ 10:38pm CDT

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!

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976960)
Posted by Burn on August 6th, 2018 @ 10:41pm CDT

shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
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!!!!!!!
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.
8-)

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

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976961)
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

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976962)
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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976965)
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?

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976982)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 7th, 2018 @ 4:28am CDT

shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
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!!!!!!!
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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976991)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 7th, 2018 @ 7:21am CDT

Wait, why is Mixmaster's vehicle mode front black?

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1976994)
Posted by no-one on August 7th, 2018 @ 7:25am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Wait, why is Mixmaster's vehicle mode front black?

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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977013)
Posted by Delicon on August 7th, 2018 @ 9:31am CDT

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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977022)
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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977030)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on August 7th, 2018 @ 11:02am CDT

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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977036)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 7th, 2018 @ 11:26am CDT

Different like the latest Astrotrain and Blitzwing. Those were unique plus a nice niche hommage. We need more like these.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977045)
Posted by TulioDude on August 7th, 2018 @ 12:54pm CDT

Any word if these will be avaliable outside the U.S.?

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977054)
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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977059)
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

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977110)
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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977127)
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. :michaelbay:

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977130)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 7th, 2018 @ 4:50pm CDT

I could get behind re-releases of G1.5 with improvements where needed, like the aforementioned Thunderclash

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977199)
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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977308)
Posted by nycPrime on August 8th, 2018 @ 12:00pm CDT

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

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977310)
Posted by no-one on August 8th, 2018 @ 12:09pm CDT

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

So are the Minibots.

Nabbed me a Bee ;)^

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977313)
Posted by nycPrime on August 8th, 2018 @ 12:29pm CDT

carytheone wrote:
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
So are the Minibots.

Nabbed me a Bee

Yup! I ordered everything! Lol

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977331)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 8th, 2018 @ 1:34pm CDT

Just ordered Bumblebee! :DANCE:

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977332)
Posted by william-james88 on August 8th, 2018 @ 1:37pm CDT

The Walmart exclusive Transformers G1 Reissues of Devastator and the Minibots are currently available for preorder on Walmart.com. While these are showing up at brick and mortar in Canada, all except for Hot Rod, we have yet to get a brick and mortar sighting in the US.

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

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977340)
Posted by Cobotron on August 8th, 2018 @ 2:06pm CDT

Good lookin' out y'all! ;)^

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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977341)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on August 8th, 2018 @ 2:11pm CDT

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

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977346)
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

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977969)
Posted by shajaki on August 11th, 2018 @ 3:23pm CDT

Found a pile of G1 reissues at one of my Walmarts...

... and this. And empty spot, for Hotrod! He WILL be hitting store shelves, and soon! :DANCE:

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1977971)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 11th, 2018 @ 3:30pm CDT

If my Walmart is any indication, I will nave see any of these in store.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1978186)
Posted by fenrir72 on August 12th, 2018 @ 7:19pm CDT

Is good that everyone loves 'em G1 bricks! :APPLAUSE:

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!

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979151)
Posted by nycPrime on August 18th, 2018 @ 1:51pm CDT

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?

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979153)
Posted by Cobotron on August 18th, 2018 @ 1:57pm CDT

My Starscream is set to arrive later next week, and I think the two minibots I ordered are scheduled to come first week of Sept.

Was just talking to Itscramtastic. His Starscream was set to arrive yesterday, but he was notified by Walmart of a delay.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979156)
Posted by no-one on August 18th, 2018 @ 1:59pm CDT

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?

I remember either shipping or arriving August 30th for the Minibots.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979236)
Posted by galvatron00 on August 19th, 2018 @ 6:57am CDT

Yeah. I got the email Saturday that my Starscream didn’t come in Friday (did the site to store option). I’m wondering if I had ordered it normally would it have arrived?! Drat.

Also, hey Cobotron and carytheone, what’s up?! :lol:

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979237)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 19th, 2018 @ 7:15am CDT

Something that I'm truly glad that (at least for Bumblebee), the G1 reissue minibots have PAINT APS contrary to the G1 originals. This set them appart and make worth purchasing.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979238)
Posted by galvatron00 on August 19th, 2018 @ 7:23am CDT

Good point Kanrabat, I’m definitely hoping to find that Bumblebee in store.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979241)
Posted by no-one on August 19th, 2018 @ 8:19am CDT

I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979243)
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

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979245)
Posted by no-one on August 19th, 2018 @ 8:42am 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

Yes, I'd prefer the battle mask. I do like the extra paint though.

Edit: personal preference and display reasons.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979254)
Posted by no-one on August 19th, 2018 @ 9:36am CDT

To follow up on thd shipping times for the minibots, here's the email I received from Uncle Wally.

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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.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979263)
Posted by galvatron00 on August 19th, 2018 @ 10:47am CDT

WHATUPCARYTHEONE!!!

Your email is the same first email I got from Walmart. So who knows when it will arrive.

Re: Pictorial Review for 2018 Transformers G1 Devastator Reissue (1979278)
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. :lol: