Encore #20: Devastator Giftset

[5FDP]

Hopefully it won't suffer from the same problems as the previous reissue.

Considering it's just a new head with slightly different paint, I'd say it probably will.

[Bidoofdude]

Yeah, I'd probably get it if I didn't have any other version of G1 Devastator. Hopefully it won't suffer from the same problems as the previous reissue.

Yes, it seems that this is for mainly 3 groups:
-Those who don't have Devastator
-Completist/Encore Collectors
-Those who like show-accuracy
I hope they've fixed some problems that were with the previous.

[UltimateGalvatron]

Hasbro is on the record saying that they will not do proper gestalt combiners because 'it's too hard.'

That opened the way for the 3rd party devastators which are probably better than anything contemporary habro would be willing to do.

Thread Necromancy.

Oh... how you lied Hasbro...

[GoktimusPrime]

Oh... how you lied Hasbro...

But it's a good lie!

Takara also initially said that they couldn't reissue G1 Devastator either, and they did. And a couple of years ago, none of us would have dreamed that they'd reissue Fortress Maximus. People are entitled to change their minds, and I'm mighty glad that they did for this.

[UltimateGalvatron]

I totally agree with you! I was just pointing out the Hasbro are big, mean liers.
Even before now we had Bruticus/Ruination and PCC... so, yes, it is a good lie.

[kup]

Thread Necromancy.

Oh... how you lied Hasbro...

I don't think it's a lie, more of a change of regime that made things open to new ideas. Aaron Archer isn't there any more for example.

I have to say, it may be coincidence or not but since Archer's departure, we do seem to be getting a more positive variety and focus on toy releases. Still doesn't help us much in AU as the slow moving gimmick and movie toys appear to have ruined it for our local retailers.