Devilbat - Revision history

TitaniumToughGuy: /* Beastformers */

2025-07-28T16:07:00Z

Beastformers

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	[[File:BF-toy Devilbat white.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BF-toy Devilbat white.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Devilbat''' (~~Gahsapon~~ Beastformer, 1988)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Devilbat''' (Gashapon Beastformer, 1988)}}</ul>
	:*''ID number'': '''12'''		:*''ID number'': '''12'''
	:*''Accessories'': Weapon		:*''Accessories'': Weapon

Saix at 18:12, 27 May 2025

2025-05-27T18:12:26Z

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	Sometimes there are lots of him.		Sometimes there are lots of him.

	~~{{TOC}}~~

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.		: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.
	{{-}}		{{--}}

	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
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	: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Devilbat; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.		: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Devilbat; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.
	{{-}}		{{--}}

	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==

M Sipher: /* Merchandise */

2024-02-03T22:28:37Z

Merchandise

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	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===~~Meiji candy~~ toys===		===Candy toys===
	{{anchor\|Meiji}}		{{anchor\|Meiji}}
	*'''Devilbat''' (Gashapon/candy-toy Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Devilbat''' (Gashapon/candy-toy Beastformer, 1988)
	**''~~Meiji~~ ID number'': '''14'''		**''ID number'': '''14'''
	**''Accessories'': "Iron Axe" weapon		**''Accessories'': "Iron Axe" weapon

	: A ~~small~~, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Bowdog was sold both as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara (three per capsule for 200 yen), and as a [[candy toy]] with chocolate-coated cereal-like corn puff "chocoballs" through the candy/snack company [[Meiji]] (two toys per box, for 100 yen). This stumpy lil fellow could ~~be found~~ in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the ~~Meiji~~ Beastformers come with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their shoulder ~~(or in Devilbat's case, wing)~~ by a snippable sprue. Devilbat came with [[Koala Gray#Meiji\|Koala Gray]]'s "Iron Axe" weapon, while [[Grayox#Meiji\|Grayox]] came with Devilbat's "Devil Waver".		: A 1-inch-tall, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Devilbat that could come in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the SD Beastformers come with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their left shoulder by a snippable sprue Devilbat came with [[Koala Gray#Meiji\|Koala Gray]]'s "Iron Axe" weapon, while [[Grayox#Meiji\|Grayox]] came with Devilbat's "Devil Waver".

	: ~~The interior of each chocoballs~~ box ~~contains super-brief bio data for two~~ of ~~the twenty possible beasts, as well as rules for~~ three ~~different styles~~ of ~~game: the traditional Fire~~/~~Wood/Water deal~~, a "~~flick the figures and knock your opponent over~~" ~~deal~~, and ~~a more involved game that requires character data from Meiji~~'s ''~~other~~'~~' candy-based ''Beastformers'' merch~~, ~~the Battle Cards (see below)~~.		: This toy was sold in three different ways. First it was available as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara. Then it was sold as a [[candy toy]] from Takara, randomly-packed in a box of three with a packet of ramune-flavored candy tablets. Then ''again'' as a candy toy, this time through candy/snack company [[Meiji]], in randomized packs of two{{fact}} with a packet of "chocoballs" (chocolate covered malted milk balls). The Meiji release also has much more elaborate packaging, with newly-painted box art (which sometimes shows characters not made in this assortment), and the ''entire'' interior of the box printed with game rules, character bios, chunks of lore, etc.

	{{-}}		{{-}}
	* '''Ramune Beastformers Battle Card''' (1988)		* '''Ramune Beastformers Battle Card''' (1988)
	**''~~Meiji~~ ID number'': '''14'''		**''ID number'': '''14'''

	: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Devilbat, featuring his painted character art from his original bio card, was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets, sold by candy/snack company [[Meiji]], during the post-''Transformers'' "RPG" sequel series. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.		: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Devilbat, featuring his painted character art from his original bio card, was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets, sold by candy/snack company [[Meiji]], during the post-''Transformers'' "RPG" sequel series. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.

NebulanFree: /* Meiji candy toys */

2024-01-13T17:15:12Z

Meiji candy toys

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	**''Accessories'': "Iron Axe" weapon		**''Accessories'': "Iron Axe" weapon

	: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Bowdog was sold both as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara (three per capsule for 200 yen), and as a [[candy toy]] with chocolate-coated cereal-like corn puff "chocoballs" through the candy/snack company [[Meiji]] (two toys per box, for 100 yen). This stumpy lil fellow could be found in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the ~~Meji~~ Beastformers come with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their shoulder (or in Devilbat's case, wing) by a snippable sprue. Devilbat came with [[Koala Gray#Meiji\|Koala Gray]]'s "Iron Axe" weapon, while [[Grayox#Meiji\|Grayox]] came with Devilbat's "Devil Waver".		: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Bowdog was sold both as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara (three per capsule for 200 yen), and as a [[candy toy]] with chocolate-coated cereal-like corn puff "chocoballs" through the candy/snack company [[Meiji]] (two toys per box, for 100 yen). This stumpy lil fellow could be found in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the Meiji Beastformers come with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their shoulder (or in Devilbat's case, wing) by a snippable sprue. Devilbat came with [[Koala Gray#Meiji\|Koala Gray]]'s "Iron Axe" weapon, while [[Grayox#Meiji\|Grayox]] came with Devilbat's "Devil Waver".

	: The interior of each chocoballs box contains super-brief bio data for two of the twenty possible beasts, as well as rules for three different styles of game: the traditional Fire/Wood/Water deal, a "flick the figures and knock your opponent over" deal, and a more involved game that requires character data from Meiji's ''other'' candy-based ''Beastformers'' merch, the Battle Cards (see below).		: The interior of each chocoballs box contains super-brief bio data for two of the twenty possible beasts, as well as rules for three different styles of game: the traditional Fire/Wood/Water deal, a "flick the figures and knock your opponent over" deal, and a more involved game that requires character data from Meiji's ''other'' candy-based ''Beastformers'' merch, the Battle Cards (see below).
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	: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Devilbat, featuring his painted character art from his original bio card, was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets, sold by candy/snack company [[Meiji]], during the post-''Transformers'' "RPG" sequel series. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.		: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Devilbat, featuring his painted character art from his original bio card, was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets, sold by candy/snack company [[Meiji]], during the post-''Transformers'' "RPG" sequel series. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.


	==Notes==		==Notes==

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-08-21T06:00:22Z

Toys

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	===Transformers: Beastformers===		===Transformers: Beastformers===
	[[File:BF-toy Devilbat.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Blitz on the bat, bltiz on the bat, blitz on the bat with... a... um.]]		[[File:BF-toy Devilbat.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Blitz on the bat, bltiz on the bat, blitz on the bat with... a... um.]]
	*'''Devilbat''' (Beastformer, 1987)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Devilbat''' (Beastformer, 1987)}}</ul>
	**''ID number'': '''12'''		:*''ID number'': '''12'''
	**''Pack'': '''B, C, E'''		:*''Pack'': '''B, C, E'''
	**''Accessories'': Poleaxe (usually)		:*''Accessories'': Poleaxe (usually)

	: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' toys, Devilbat is an anthropomorphic bat in black robotic armor. His left arm ends in a hook. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his left wing reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' toys, Devilbat is an anthropomorphic bat in black robotic armor. His left arm ends in a hook. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his left wing reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.
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	: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.		: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.
			{{-}}

	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Devilbat''' (Beastformer, 1988)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Devilbat''' (Beastformer, 1988)}}</ul>
	**''ID number'': '''12'''		:*''ID number'': '''12'''
	**''Accessories'': "Devil Waver" MVP Weapon (usually)		:*''Accessories'': "Devil Waver" MVP Weapon (usually)

	: Re-released in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Devilbat was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Devil Waver" (デビルウェーバー ''Debiru Wēbā''). Speaking of the weapon, once again there was also a chance he could come with the weapon from one of the other Beastformers in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.		: Re-released in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Devilbat was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Devil Waver" (デビルウェーバー ''Debiru Wēbā''). Speaking of the weapon, once again there was also a chance he could come with the weapon from one of the other Beastformers in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.
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	{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}
	[[File:BF-toy Devilbat white.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BF-toy Devilbat white.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	*'''Devilbat''' (Gahsapon Beastformer, 1988)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Devilbat''' (Gahsapon Beastformer, 1988)}}</ul>
	**''ID number'': '''12'''		:*''ID number'': '''12'''
	**''Accessories'': Weapon		:*''Accessories'': Weapon

	: Many of the first-series Beastformers were also sold in [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule machines, Devilbat included. This version is identical to the regularly-released boxed version, including the randomized rubsign, except the gashapons appear to have randomized weapons (or just crummy quality control).		: Many of the first-series Beastformers were also sold in [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule machines, Devilbat included. This version is identical to the regularly-released boxed version, including the randomized rubsign, except the gashapons appear to have randomized weapons (or just crummy quality control).

	: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Devilbat; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.		: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Devilbat; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.

	{{-}}		{{-}}

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2022-07-04T09:38:36Z

Toys

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	**''ID number'': '''12'''		**''ID number'': '''12'''
	**''Pack'': '''B, C, E'''		**''Pack'': '''B, C, E'''
	**''Accessories'': Poleaxe		**''Accessories'': Poleaxe (usually)

	: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' toys, Devilbat is an anthropomorphic bat in black robotic armor. His left arm ends in a hook. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his left wing reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' toys, Devilbat is an anthropomorphic bat in black robotic armor. His left arm ends in a hook. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his left wing reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.

			: He ''usually'' comes with a bronze poleaxe marked with the same ID number as on his back. However, ''Beastformers'' is notorious for toys coming with someone else's weapon; it's unclear if this was just poor QC or intentional.

	: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.		: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.
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	*'''Devilbat''' (Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Devilbat''' (Beastformer, 1988)
	**''ID number'': '''12'''		**''ID number'': '''12'''
	**''Accessories'': "Devil Waver" MVP Weapon		**''Accessories'': "Devil Waver" MVP Weapon (usually)

	: Re-released in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Devilbat was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Devil Waver" (デビルウェーバー ''Debiru Wēbā'').		: Re-released in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Devilbat was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Devil Waver" (デビルウェーバー ''Debiru Wēbā''). Speaking of the weapon, once again there was also a chance he could come with the weapon from one of the other Beastformers in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.

	: He was sold in the second assortment of individually-packed Beastformers, with a peg-hole in the top flap, and a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it. This series did not have any kind of "rare card" random pack-in promotion. Samples of Devilbat (among others) have also been found on simple bubble cards, with the bio card positioned so the name shows clearly under the figure's feet, but it is uncertain if this style of packaging was ever properly sold at retail.		: He was sold in the second assortment of individually-packed Beastformers, with a peg-hole in the top flap, and a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it. This series did not have any kind of "rare card" random pack-in promotion. Samples of Devilbat (among others) have also been found on simple bubble cards, with the bio card positioned so the name shows clearly under the figure's feet, but it is uncertain if this style of packaging was ever properly sold at retail.
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	{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}
			[[File:BF-toy Devilbat white.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	*'''Devilbat''' (Gahsapon Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Devilbat''' (Gahsapon Beastformer, 1988)
	**''ID number'': '''12'''		**''ID number'': '''12'''
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	{{-}}		{{-}}

	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===Meiji candy toys===		===Meiji candy toys===

M Sipher: Undo revision 1592623 by Saix (talk)

2022-02-07T06:59:51Z

Undo revision 1592623 by Saix (talk)

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	Sometimes there are lots of him.		Sometimes there are lots of him.

			{{TOC}}

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.		: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.


	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
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	: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Devilbat; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.		: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Devilbat; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.

			{{-}}
	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===Meiji candy toys===		===Meiji candy toys===
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	: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Devilbat, featuring his painted character art from his original bio card, was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets, sold by candy/snack company [[Meiji]], during the post-''Transformers'' "RPG" sequel series. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.		: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Devilbat, featuring his painted character art from his original bio card, was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets, sold by candy/snack company [[Meiji]], during the post-''Transformers'' "RPG" sequel series. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.


	==Notes==		==Notes==

Saix at 04:43, 7 February 2022

2022-02-07T04:43:49Z

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	Sometimes there are lots of him.		Sometimes there are lots of him.

	~~{{TOC}}~~

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.		: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.


	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
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	: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Devilbat; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.		: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Devilbat; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.

	~~{{-}}~~
	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===Meiji candy toys===		===Meiji candy toys===
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	: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Devilbat, featuring his painted character art from his original bio card, was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets, sold by candy/snack company [[Meiji]], during the post-''Transformers'' "RPG" sequel series. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.		: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Devilbat, featuring his painted character art from his original bio card, was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets, sold by candy/snack company [[Meiji]], during the post-''Transformers'' "RPG" sequel series. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.


	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	:''Devilbat is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]]..		:''Devilbat is a [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]]..
	[[File:~~DevilbatPoster~~.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Tim. Tim. Tim. I be Pirate Man-Bat. Arr.]]		[[File:BF-art DevilbatTFCard.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Tim. Tim. Tim. I be Pirate Man-Bat. Arr.]]

	Despite his fearsome name and appearance, '''Devilbat''' (デビルバット ''Debirubatto'') isn't so much bad as... misguided. Or not guided at all. A good-natured but incredibly capricious sort, he's quick to act on what he thinks is a good idea, but also fickle and just as quickly loses interest in what he's doing. He's always seeking to improve himself, but naturally has problems sticking to any given plan of action.		Despite his fearsome name and appearance, '''Devilbat''' (デビルバット ''Debirubatto'') isn't so much bad as... misguided. Or not guided at all. A good-natured but incredibly capricious sort, he's quick to act on what he thinks is a good idea, but also fickle and just as quickly loses interest in what he's doing. He's always seeking to improve himself, but naturally has problems sticking to any given plan of action.

	This flighty nature led him to leave [[White Leo]]'s forces to work with [[Alligatron]], as the two had always got along well. This didn't exactly make him popular, especially with [[Beafox]], who held a burning hatred for the [[Decepticon]]-allied rebels. And yet, following the Great War, the two now work together as rulers of [[South Snarl\|Ringostan]], with Devilbat serving as King Beafox's subordinate Emperor. Both are extremely proficient at nighttime tactics, both capable of seeing clearly in the dark and striking their target from the ground or air. Devilbat's ability to flit through the air and change course with an ease no bird-type beast is capable of compliments Beafox's rocket-like leaping skills. His natural radar can also be channeled through his Devil Waver [[MVP Weapon]], which can produce a powerful ultrasonic wave to shake apart and disintegrate targets.		This flighty nature led him to leave [[White Leo]]'s forces to work with [[Alligatron]], as the two had always got along well. This didn't exactly make him popular, especially with [[Beafox]], who held a burning hatred for the [[Decepticon]]-allied rebels. And yet, following the Great War, the two now work together as rulers of their homeland of [[South Snarl\|Ringostan]], with Devilbat serving as King Beafox's subordinate Emperor. Both are extremely proficient at nighttime tactics, both capable of seeing clearly in the dark and striking their target from the ground or air. Devilbat's ability to flit through the air and change course with an ease no bird-type beast is capable of compliments Beafox's rocket-like leaping skills. His natural radar can also be channeled through his Devil Waver [[MVP Weapon]], which can produce a powerful ultrasonic wave to shake apart and disintegrate targets.

			Sometimes there are lots of him.

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	: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Devilbat is an anthropomorphic bat in black robotic armor. His left arm ends in a hook. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his left wing reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' toys, Devilbat is an anthropomorphic bat in black robotic armor. His left arm ends in a hook. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his left wing reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.

	: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.		: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his card could be replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card. Series 3's box was unchanged save for the Pack letter on the top, and he still came with his series-2 card, though this time, it could be replaced with a rare "VS Holography Mirror" card.
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	: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Devilbat, featuring his painted character art from his original bio card, was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets, sold by candy/snack company [[Meiji]], during the post-''Transformers'' "RPG" sequel series. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.		: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Devilbat, featuring his painted character art from his original bio card, was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets, sold by candy/snack company [[Meiji]], during the post-''Transformers'' "RPG" sequel series. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.


	==Notes==		==Notes==
			[[File:DevilbatPoster.jpg\|upright=1\|thumb\|]]
	* Devilbat is the only ''Beastformers'' toy whose Battle Emblem is not on his torso.		* Devilbat is the only ''Beastformers'' toy whose Battle Emblem is not on his torso.
	* His 1988 "RPG" bio card gives him the nickname '''Devi''' (デビ ''Debi'').		* His 1988 "RPG" bio card gives him the nickname '''Devi''' (デビ ''Debi'').

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	===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===		===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
	[[File:Devilbat.jpg\|~~left~~\|thumb\|Hey! Ho! Let's Go!]]		[[File:Devilbat.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Hey! Ho! Let's Go!]]

	When the Decepticons conquered Beast, the Devilbats were some of the Beastformers who joined them, the only mammals to do so.		When the Decepticons conquered Beast, the Devilbats were some of the Beastformers who joined them, the only mammals to do so.