Titan Combiner Devastator - first look at German Toyfair

[philby]

an english review is up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhvpC7YEhF8

http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...english/33214/

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

wow awesome! when are we getting it here?

[fatbot]

wow awesome! when are we getting it here?

We're not, it's a going to whatever state wins the State of Origin, GO NEW SOUTH WALES!

[UltimateGalvatron]

We're not, it's a going to whatever state wins the State of Origin, GO NEW SOUTH WALES!

Sport isn't real unless it involves Blitzwing.

Triple Takeover... anyone?

[philby]

i have to admit my interest has waned a little as some more info and photos came out. that video may have just brought it back up.

some (long, what the heck happened there???) thoughts after watching

- watching the video it looks a lot better than in photos, i guess that is to be expected but does help a bit in making me more excited
- it does look like there is HEAPS of sculpted detail on the figures in alt modes, but some of it may get lost in the bigger picture, i wonder if an ink wash or something may help bring it out
- i'm not really a fan of that particular yellow-ish green but man does that purple pop out, it does seem very vibrant and the other red, silver and black touches to me do look fantastic. the heads and bot modes look great in terms of paint and detail also
- i think bonecrusher has always seemed a bit bland, i really like just the simple touch of the black inside the treads on the sdcc version. why keep that for an exclusive? because this is trying to be an accurate homage? if that's so, why change mixmaster then? i don't quite get some of the design decisions made but maybe there will be some explanations or something later.
- i'm impressed at the way they get everything together without using any extra connection bits or 'kibble'
- there's certainly been a lot of...discussion...on some forums regarding lack of elbows etc. i don't think it really seems that bad from watching the video and seeing the figures held and stuff. they all look like they have pretty good articulation everywhere else
- however there does seem to be some definite 'playability' compromises with things like not being able to rotate the crane and scoop etc. the tray doesn't seem like it tilts either. i've got the encore 20A and there is a little bit of childish joy in pretending they are actually constructing or being a site or something lol. doesn't look like you will be able to do this with these ones.
- he does look very imposing and solid in combined mode, sweet!

seeing that has made me more excited about the thing but i still just wonder if the focus on "cheap(...? compared to 3rd party at least)" and "huge" has meant compromises in articulation and playability.

i also want to see more of the takara version, i'm not sure if i want this regular retail colour.

[Bidoofdude]

The video makes him look pretty snazzy. Bonecrusher and Scavenger in particular look like Masterpieces (accuracy and engineering-wise). Scrapper's arms are disappointing, but the rest is gorgeously accurate and well detailed. Sumo Long Haul looks pretty cool as well, arms could be better. Mixmaster's alright, the only problem being his tail.

Can't wait.

[TAAUBlaster]

Holy crap. Takara actually put elbows on Scrapper for the UW version!
Really regretting pre-ordering the Hasbro version now.

[EDIT] Long Haul has elbows too!
[EDIT 2] Takara really went all out. The other guys get upgraded elbow joints too by the look of it. And Dev has purple hands!






Posted by Monari over at TFW
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transf...l#post12670502

[philby]

looks like they added some colour to bonecrusher's treads too. i think i will be passing on the hasbro one for the takara one!

[doublespy]

[nerdrage]
Words can not begin to describe how mad I am at Hasblow right now.

I knew the combined form integrity/solidity was no issue, as long as there's a bit more budget room. Hasblow you have gone all the way to suck up to the fans in giving us a G1-inspired Devy who kids nowadays have now idea about. Couldn't you share just a little bit more of your profit with us so poor'ol Scrapper and Long Haul can have proper elbows? It's been a looong time since a modern Transformer toy this size to not have elbow joints. Heck them legends figures have now as standard issue.

I can deal with the Hasbro retail version not having G1 weapons, and not having the awesome visor gimmick, but I'd hate to look at this version and say to myself: man there's another version out there that doesn't feel like it's engineered 20 years ago.

And the timing could not be perfect. With the regular Devy just around the corner, I know I'll definitely be a sucker and pick it up and then hating myself for doing so
[/nerdrage]

[spiderken17]

I am definitely considering getting this now. Pretty much MP Devastator.