For nearly $100? No thanks.
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Spiderwebb13
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BBTS has it for $98. Hopefully I can swing this even with all my other preorders.
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Ah good to know. Still, Generations seems to be very hit or miss. It'll be nice to know there's another option if she doesn't turn out very G1ish.
Hmm, weird pic.
Looks nice to me. Size might be an issue though. People in that thread are saying Dev will be about 12" tall? I was thinking it'd be a bit bigger than that...
Yeah, I have to agree. I mean, maybe not AWFUL, but in no way a substitute for a G1 style Classic.
Yeah, it's a bit perplexing to me. Third party stuff just makes the hobby that much richer, if you ask me...
Oh well, their loss. If they're happy with mass produced crap movie designs, doesn't bother me none!
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That's pretty much what they're all going to cost, isn't it?
Makes for an expensive Devastator, that's for sure... I don't know. I think I need more pics (including comparison pics with G1 toys and IDW comic characters) and more info...
I mean, certainly I can swing $100 figures or I wouldn't be a member here, but I can only buy so many of them!
I read somewhere they would be closer to $80, which is high, but something I would consider. Not $100. That's half a Hot Toys figure (well, I guess $80 is half of some HT figures, now that I think about it )!
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Spiderwebb13
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I definitely need to see some better pics before getting this one. I hope some of the others are a little cheaper, but if not then I dont know if I'm willing to pay $600 for Devastator.
Good points
Each Constructicon will apparently be the size of a small-ish Deluxe and have 3 modes ( robot, vehicle & Devastator limb ). So it'll be bigger than any official combiner.
Little to no parts-forming is required for the Devastator mode.
It's an original set of molds.
It's not made by Hasbro so it'll be without any lame gimmicks such as electronics.
Bad points
Price isn't cheap but is comparable with other 3rd party releases.
If you decide to wait for a review of the whole thing secondary market prices will be insane.
Each Constructicon will apparently be the size of a small-ish Deluxe and have 3 modes ( robot, vehicle & Devastator limb ). So it'll be bigger than any official combiner.
Little to no parts-forming is required for the Devastator mode.
It's an original set of molds.
It's not made by Hasbro so it'll be without any lame gimmicks such as electronics.
Bad points
Price isn't cheap but is comparable with other 3rd party releases.
If you decide to wait for a review of the whole thing secondary market prices will be insane.
lerath666
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you forgot the 3rd bad point.
i've heard TFC stuff can be pretty crappy QC-wise...
but even then, i'm going to chance it.
BBTS is pretty good about exchanges on broken stuff, so i should be ok if i get a bad one. so, one every 2 months? I THINK i can swing that.
unrelated note, since Igear is making impactor... wonder if they're going to do an IDW overlord....
i've heard TFC stuff can be pretty crappy QC-wise...
but even then, i'm going to chance it.
BBTS is pretty good about exchanges on broken stuff, so i should be ok if i get a bad one. so, one every 2 months? I THINK i can swing that.
unrelated note, since Igear is making impactor... wonder if they're going to do an IDW overlord....
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that's what sucks. BBTS has them for just under $100 so I feel like I'm taking a gamble getting these guys and will have my breathe held until I have all 6 of them in a year
I understand that there are going to be higher costs with these companies engineering their own new figures. But like I think I posted previously--if I was gonna pay that much for a Devastator, he would have to be 99% G1 cartoon accurate. And this figure doesn't look to be turning out that way.
I'm sure it will still be an impressive figure, for sure. But I don't think I'll feel any regret over not paying $600 for him. I paid a lot for Rainman's dude, and that's probably the only bat-____, ridiculously over-priced figure I feel like going after anytime soon
I'm sure it will still be an impressive figure, for sure. But I don't think I'll feel any regret over not paying $600 for him. I paid a lot for Rainman's dude, and that's probably the only bat-____, ridiculously over-priced figure I feel like going after anytime soon
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Yep, if I've learned anything collecting Hot Toys and TF third party items it's "you snooze, you lose".
Still as much as I want "Not Devy" I am starting to worry about price. I'll probably go up to £60 but beyond that I might be out
I Love my Crazy Devy upgrades and if needed will console myself with IGear Impactor and Mini Bots
Bob
Spiderwebb13
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All very good points, and I definitely dont want to try and get these on the secondary market. A couple decent pics of this would help.
lerath666
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so much truth there. i missed out on the nemmy prime trailer. so pissed about that. whole reason i got the guy.Yep, if I've learned anything collecting Hot Toys and TF third party items it's "you snooze, you lose".
Still as much as I want "Not Devy" I am starting to worry about price. I'll probably go up to £60 but beyond that I might be out
I Love my Crazy Devy upgrades and if needed will console myself with IGear Impactor and Mini Bots
Bob
heres some unpainted pics
Spiderwebb13
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Thanks for those pics. About how tall is this guy supposed to be all put together?
lerath666
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judging by the PCC figure to it's left in the pic where he's holding the gun prime, i'd say a little taller than unicron
Spiderwebb13
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If not probably around the same size as Unicron. I'll really be kicking myself if I dont get this.
I actually like the individual Constructicons more than Devastator himself. This company somehow seems to have a much better understanding of what G1 style is all about than does Hasbro and Takara.
As for size, how big is Unicron, anyway?
As for size, how big is Unicron, anyway?
Spiderwebb13
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Unicron is about 15 to 16 inches tall.
Thanks.
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so much truth there. i missed out on the nemmy prime trailer. so pissed about that. whole reason i got the guy.
heres some unpainted pics
is this devastator going to be G1 acurate? his right leg doensn't seem to be the right constructicon.
although i would get him anyway because ive been craving a new devastator for long now.
IS this link, THIS DEVASTATOR?https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TFC10014&mode=retail&picture=out
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