G1 Devastator KO???

[Lint]

Yeah I still have that KO set, my aunt paid the equivalent of $35 AUD for it at the time (~12 yrs ago?). Quality is mediocre but its nice enough to play with. In combined form he's pretty flimsy. A good knock or shake of the platform he's standing on usually results in collapsing off balance or having scavenger fall off. Thing that pissed me off the most is that some of the combiner bits don't stick on properly, namely the chest, waist and head pieces. Had to use a lot of blu tack on that boy.

I wouldn't pay $99 AUD for it. Use the money to buy yourself a real transformer.

[liegeprime]

I wouldn't pay $99 AUD for it. Use the money to buy yourself a real transformer.

You took the words outta my mind!!

[roller]

In combined form he's pretty flimsy. A good knock or shake of the platform he's standing on usually results in collapsing off balance or having scavenger fall off. Thing that pissed me off the most is that some of the combiner bits don't stick on properly, namely the chest, waist and head pieces.

Just like the real one

[Gutsman Heavy]

don't waste your money! KOs are cheap and crappy, never worth the asking price, save your money ant get somthing good and real!

[Ironhide63]

ok...so from some of the replies I gather that you may think/ or hasbro is... reissuing G1 Devastator...if so, when can I expect this. Because Id prefer this then the knockoff...hell id take the real stuff anyday. Buit how long do yas think we have to wait till hasbro reissue G1 Devastator.

[Omega Supreme]

ok...so from some of the replies I gather that you may think/ or hasbro is... reissuing G1 Devastator...if so, when can I expect this. Because Id prefer this then the knockoff...hell id take the real stuff anyday. Buit how long do yas think we have to wait till hasbro reissue G1 Devastator.

A reissue Devastator is always possible, but until its officially announced its not a sure thing.

You probably really have to see a KO set in person, get to handle it etc, so you get to know what people he mean when by how crap KO's are.

If you cant wait for the real thing, then do what others here & I did and get them as placers, but honestly dont pay $100 for any of them, $30 max and prepare for some disappointment as about 2 transforms and the things will more than likely fall apart.

[Sky Shadow]

It might look pretty, but as a rule, I would recommend never buying a knockoff, particularly these realistic fakes which are specifically designed to trick unwary fans.

1. The money goes to bad people (both the people who make them and those who sell them) - and that's a lot of money.
2. It's not the real thing - you'll always know it in your heart, the quality won't be as good and your money could be going to better, real Transformers.
3. Encouraging knockoffs by buying them means dishonest people will continue to make and sell them. This is not good, particularly 'realistic' G1 KOs like this, which are a growing pool of dodgy toys that buyers purchase believing they're the real thing.

Just stay away - if Devastator is really worth having, you'll get a real one someday.

[d*r*j*]

I have 3 bootleg combiners... but the ones you find from asian junk shops... cost $13 a piece and are well worth it. Obviously they aren't as good as the legit ones... but they are brand new and affordable. The plastic is very lightweight and the stickers are totally crap (in design and quality). G1 Devastator was never really a priority for me so the KO is the perfect compromise.

[griffin]

For some people the cheaper replica TFs are all they can afford, while others use them for customising and repair purposes. All we can do is discourage it by those who do have a choice, or are just not aware of the greater impact these pirated toys have on the toy collecting community - can prevent a legitimate release, and leads to more people getting burnt by counterfeit toys as more are entering into circulation.

[Lint]

Just like the real one

Glad I didn't miss anything then