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'''Scavenger''' is the [[Decepticon]] excavator.
'''Scavenger''' is the [[Decepticon]] excavator.


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===''The Transformers''===
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:Scavenger toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I only serve the purpose of an Arm. Other than that, I'm useless.]]
[[File:Scavenger toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I only serve the purpose of an Arm. Other than that, I'm useless.]]
*'''Scavenger''' ([[1985]]/[[1986]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger''' (Constructicon, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
**''Team ID number:'' '''2'''
:*''Hasbro Team ID number'': '''2'''
**''Takara ID number:'' '''35'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''35'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Laser pistol]], "Target Shooter", Devastator's right fist, "Rotor Blade" projectile
:*''Accessories'': "[[Laser pistol]]", "Target Shooter" launcher/forearm, Devastator's right fist, "Rotor Blade" projectile
:Scavenger was originally from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Pre-Transformer]]s ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, as Construction Vehicle Robot No. 2 Power Shovel. Transforming into a bright green and purple Komatsu PC200 excavator, Scavenger can become an "Attack Shovel" by attaching the "Target Shooter" projectile launcher (with the "Rotor Blade" loaded) onto the pegs on the right side of his green vehicle chassis. He can combine with his fellow Constructicons to form [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], functioning as the right arm. His "Target Shooter" becomes Devastator's lower right arm.
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Watts]] (packaging colorist)}}


:On the European continent, Scavenger was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) in 1985.<ref name="mbredtr">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous/mb_template.html "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks"] at TF-1.com.</ref><ref name="mbcollection">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/transformers/mb-transformers-collection/ "MB Transformers Collection"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref> In 1986, Scavenger and the other Constructicons were re-released in Europe, albeit this time in "Hasbro"-branded packaging (but manufactured by [[Joustra]]). The main difference with all other releases thus far was that the Constructicons' main color was now ''yellow'' instead of green.<ref name="frenchcon">[http://tfsource.com/blog/french-connection/ "French Connection"] at the TF Source blog.</ref><ref name="europestrange">[http://tfsource.com/blog/europes-strangest-attractions/ "Europe's Strangest Attractions"] at the TF Scource blog.</ref><ref name="frenchconst">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vjap6.html "French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons"] at Fred's Workshop.</ref> These are ''not'' to be confused with the later, ''non''-combining yellow European Constructicons, nor with the yellow ''Generation 2'' Constructicons (see below for both).
: Released in the second year of Hasbro's ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (first year in European markets), Scavenger is a [[redeco]] of the [[pre-Transformers|pre-''Transformers'']] [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Construction Vehicle Robot No. 2 Power Shovel", transforming into a bright green and purple Komatsu PC200-1 excavator. He also has an "Attack Shovel" mode, attaching the "Target Shooter" projectile launcher (with the "Rotor Blade" loaded) onto the pegs on the right side of his green vehicle chassis. He can combine with his fellow Constructicons to form [[Devastator (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Devastator]], functioning as the right arm.


:For the [[GiG]] Italian relase of ''Transformers'', "Braccio" and the other "Escavators" were sold in boxes very similar to the Takara packaging instead of on Hasbro-style cards. The boxes even sported the Takara ID numbers from "31" to "36", and omitted the "Hasbro" logo on the packaging in favor of a "Takara" logo.
: On the European continent, Scavenger was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) in 1985.<ref name="mbredtr">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous/mb_template.html "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks"] at TF-1.com.</ref><ref name="mbcollection">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/transformers/mb-transformers-collection/ "MB Transformers Collection"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref> In 1986, Scavenger and the other Constructicons were re-released in Europe, albeit this time in "Hasbro"-branded packaging (but manufactured by [[Joustra]]). The main difference with all other releases thus far was that the Constructicons' main color was now ''yellow'' instead of green.<ref name="frenchcon">[http://tfsource.com/blog/french-connection/ "French Connection"] at the TF Source blog.</ref><ref name="europestrange">[http://tfsource.com/blog/europes-strangest-attractions/ "Europe's Strangest Attractions"] at the TF Scource blog.</ref><ref name="frenchconst">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vjap6.html "French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons"] at Fred's Workshop.</ref> These are ''not'' to be confused with the later, ''non''-combining yellow European Constructicons, nor with the yellow ''Generation 2'' Constructicons (see below for both).
 
: For the [[GiG]] Italian relase of ''Transformers'', "Braccio" and the other "Escavators" were sold in boxes very similar to the Takara packaging instead of on Hasbro-style cards. The boxes even sported the Takara ID numbers from "31" to "36", and omitted the "Hasbro" logo on the packaging in favor of a "Takara" logo.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Scavenger/scavenger.htm More information on Generation 1 Scavenger at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Scavenger/scavenger.htm More information on Generation 1 Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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*'''Devastator''' (Giftset, 1985)
[[File:Devastator-1985Giftset.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
**''Takara ID number:'' '''37'''
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Devastator''' (Giftset, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''37'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Laser pistol]]", "Target Shooter" launcher/forearm, Devastator's right fist, "Rotor Blade" projectile


:Scavenger was also available as part of the Devastator gift set that was available in several markets, including the United States and Japan. Rumors are that an MB-branded Devastator giftset was also released in continental Europe, but thus far no packaged sample has surfaced.<ref name="mbcollection"/>
: Scavenger was also available as part of the Devastator gift set that was available in several markets, including the United States and Japan. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.
 
: The gift set was also released by GiG in Italy, and it would be reissued a handful of years later by [[Greece|Greek]] company [[El Greco]] in 1991. Rumors are that an MB-branded Devastator giftset was also released in continental Europe, but thus far no packaged sample has surfaced.<ref name="mbcollection"/>


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*'''Constructicons''' ([[1992]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Constructicons''' (Constructicon, [[1992]])}}</ul>
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol
:*''Accessories'': "Laser pistol"


:Another yellow European exclusive version of Scavenger, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release. Not only did this version, just like the other Constructicons, come with no Devastator parts—this Scavenger had also been [[retool]]ed so he lacked the tab on his chest used to connect with Hook. This toy was also not officially named, as he came on a standardized card also used by the other Constructicons.
: Another yellow European exclusive version of Scavenger, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release, was released in the penultimate year of the original toyline. Scavenger doesn't come with any Devastator parts, and his chest panel (which folds out to allow him to merge into Devastator) was omitted. But there were no actual tooling changes to the toy, so you could replace this piece with one salvaged from a normal Scavenger release if you chose to.


:There were two [[variant]]s of this Scavenger: The initial production run had his bucket arm cast in gray plastic (a color choice unique to this version), whereas the other one had a yellow bucket arm like the previous European yellow Scavenger.<ref name="eurovar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/595256-1992-european-yellow-constructicons-variant.html "1992 European Yellow Constructicons Variant"] at TFW2005.</ref>
:There were two [[variant]]s of this Scavenger: The initial production run had his bucket arm cast in gray plastic (a color choice unique to this version), whereas the other one had a yellow bucket arm like the previous European yellow Scavenger.<ref name="eurovar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/595256-1992-european-yellow-constructicons-variant.html "1992 European Yellow Constructicons Variant"] at TFW2005.</ref>
: While all six of these Constructicons share the same blister cards (with the key art being of [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] and smaller illustrations of the other five Constructicons showing up next to him), there is a small variant in how they're packaged: whereas some versions came with the vehicle modes placed sideways relative to the blister card, others came with the vehicle wheels / threads oriented towards the blister card, thus showing up as if presented from a top-down view. The blister bubbles are different across the two styles of packaging to accommodate this change.
: This toy was also not officially named, as he came on the aforementioned standardized card also used by the other five Constructicons.
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===''Generation 2''===
===''Generation 2''===
[[file:Scavenger_Generation_2_toy.gif|thumb|upright=1.66|Now not only am I yellow, [[Hasbro|They]] still haven't gotten rid of this Butt Scoop.......]]
[[file:Scavenger_Generation_2_toy.gif|thumb|upright=1.66|Now not only am I yellow, [[Hasbro|they]] still haven't gotten rid of this Butt Scoop.......]]
*'''Scavenger''' (Constructicon, [[1993]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Scavenger''' (Constructicon, [[1992]])}}</ul>
**''Team ID number:'' '''2'''
:*''Team ID number'': '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, "Target Shooter" missile launcher, Devastator's right fist, "Rotor Blade" missile
:*''Accessories'': "Laser pistol", "bionic power pak"/Devstator forearm, drill, Devastator right fist


:[[Redeco]]s of all six Constructicons were released individually as part of the first assortments of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' products. The first—and seemingly more common—versions were yellow like the previous European release, but had some minor color, deco and tooling differences. In Scavenger's case, the purple plastic parts were slightly brighter, the shovel arm was yellow (like on the ''first'' European yellow version and the later variant of the 1992 version), his "Target Shooter" missile launcher was [[retool]]ed to remove the spring-loaded missile-launcher [[gimmick]], with both "missiles" similarly adjusted to be solid posts rather than notched, and—most importantly—he had the tab on his chest needed to combine with Hook and came with all the extra parts necessary to form Devastator again.
: Part of the very first assortment of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, all six Constructicons were [[redeco]]ed, once again in primarily yellow and purple. However, these releases have some notable differences from the prior European-market yellow versions, the most blatantly obvious being the addition of a ''Generation 2''-style Decepticon [[insignia|logo]] and "DECEPTICON" [[tampograph]] on each (though Scavenger's is pretty well-hidden due to a general lack of open space to apply it: it's on his main torso, hidden behind his metal tummy/chest-plate). The purple plastic is also brighter in tone, and there are no gray-plastic parts. Most importantly, their ability to combine into [[Devastator (G1)#Generation 2|Devastator]] has been restored, with Scavenger's flip-down metal tab intact. On top of that, Scavenger's combiner forearm (now labeled a "bionic power pak") and its fist and drill attachments have been [[retool]]ed to remove all spring-loaded-launcher functionality from them.


:A later and seemingly less common run changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. It has been rumored that this release was only available in [[KB Toys]] stores, but not verified.
: A later and seemingly less common run in 1993 changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. It was [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#KBG2Devastator|long rumored]] that this release was a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, but that has since been debunked; KB just ended up with the lion's share of what was a simple late-run [[Variant|running change]] to the normal retail release.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Scavenger/scavenger.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Scavenger/scavenger.htm More information on yellow ''Generation 2'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/OrangeScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on orange ''Generation 2'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/OrangeScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on orange ''Generation 2'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
{{G1ConstructiconMold}}
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy ScavengerMicro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What's my purpose now?!? I look like [[Hook (G1)|That Guy!]] HOW AM I SIGNIFICANT NOW?!]]
[[File:TFU03-toy ScavengerMicro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What's my purpose now?!? I look like [[Hook (G1)|That Guy!]] HOW AM I SIGNIFICANT NOW?!]]
*'''Scavenger''' (Micromaster, 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger''' (Micromaster, 2004)}}</ul>
**''Accessories'': Devastator head & rifle
:*''Accessories'': Devastator head & rifle
{{note|The [[Scavenger (Universe Micromaster)|''Universe'' Scavenger]] toy was utilized as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of Skavenger.}}
{{note|The [[Scavenger (Universe Micromaster)|''Universe'' Scavenger]] toy was utilized as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of Skavenger.}}


:A [[redeco]] of [[Digger]], Scavenger transforms into a power shovel truck. He can form the right arm to any similar-construction Micromaster combiner robot, but his nominal position is as the arm of Constructicon Devastator. (He can be used as a left arm too, but since only the right fist to the [[Sixbuilder]] mold-set will work with him, he'd be backwards.)
: A [[redeco]] of [[Digger#Toys|Digger]], Scavenger transforms into a power shovel truck. He can form the right arm to any similar-construction Micromaster combiner robot, but his nominal position is as the arm of Constructicon Devastator. (He can be used as a left arm too, but since only the right fist to the [[Sixbuilder]] mold-set will work with him, he'd be backwards.)


:A [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]], he and the other Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from {{w|Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears}} during [[Christmas]]time, and [[Kmart]]'s online store.
: The toy's combiner connector socket is approximately [[5 mm post|5 mm wide]], making it compatible with a ''lot'' of other toys and accessories.


:The toy's connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Scavenger compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.  
: Nominally a [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]], he and the other Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from {{w|Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears}} during [[Christmas]]time, and [[Kmart]]'s online store.


:This mold was also used to make ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' [[Scavenger (Micromaster)#Micromaster 2|Scavenger]].
:This mold was also used to make ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' [[Scavenger (Micromaster)#Micromaster 2|Scavenger]].
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===''Classics''===
===''Classics''===
[[File:Classics2006 Scavenger toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now I'LL be queen of summertime! I mean king! KING!"]]
[[File:Classics2006 Scavenger toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now I'LL be queen of summertime! I mean king! KING!"]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Multi-pack, [[2007]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Multi-pack, [[2007]])}}</ul>


:Scavenger is one of the toys included in this gift pack, a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]]. He transforms into a green face shovel, of the super-sized quarry-mining variety. In [[robot mode]], his left arm is made out of the steam shovel arm, and he has a [[spark crystal]] within the shovel.
: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Scavenger is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Steamhammer (Energon)#toys|Steamhammer]], transforming into a green steam shovel of the super-sized quarry-mining variety. In [[robot mode]], his left arm is made out of the steam shovel arm, and he has a [[spark crystal]] within the shovel.


:He forms the central body component of Devastator this time, with the combiner's head being located inside his cabin, and the rest of his team plugging into combiner [[Powerlinx]] ports located in his arms and legs.
: He can also form the central body component to any ''Energon''-series "[[Powerlinx]] [[Combiner]]" super robot, though his nominal placement is as the torso to [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Classics|Devastator]]. Scary, huh?


:Scary, huh?
: Just like his ''Super Link'' and ''Energon'' predecessors, Scavenger suffers from a slight [[misassembly]]: The small tabs on the sides of his treads are supposed to peg into the holes in the black flaps on his hips, thereby stabilizing the robot torso. However, the tabs are located on the sides of his head instead. Fortunately, the treads can be easily swapped using a screwdriver. Hasbro's official [[stock photography]] depicts the treads correctly assembled.


:Just like his ''Super Link'' and ''Energon'' predecessors, Scavenger suffers from a slight [[misassembly]]: The small tabs on the sides of his treads are supposed to peg into the holes in the black flaps on his hips, thereby stabilizing the robot torso. However, the tabs are located on the sides of his head instead. Fortunately, the treads can be easily swapped using a screwdriver. Hasbro's official [[stock photography]] depicts the treads correctly assembled.
: He was only available as part of a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] Devastator gift pack, along with fellow Constructicons [[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Toys|Bonecrusher]], [[Hightower (Classics)#Toys|Hightower]], [[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Classics|Long Haul]], and [[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Classics|Scrapper]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on ''Classics'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on ''Classics'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
===''Encore''===
*'''Devastor''' ([[2011]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Devastor''' (Multi-pack, [[2011]])}}</ul>
**''ID number:'' '''20'''
:*''ID number'': '''20'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator's right fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.  
:*''Accessories'': Laser pistol, Devastator's right fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.  


:Scavenger was reissued in a giftset with his Constructicon teammates as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. Although apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Scavenger features no appreciable differences from his original figure, aside from a slightly smaller knob on the rear of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].
: Scavenger was reissued in a giftset with his Constructicon teammates as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. Although apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Scavenger features no appreciable differences from his original figure, aside from a slightly smaller knob on the rear of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].
{{G1ConstructiconMold}}


*'''Devastor (Anime Color Ver.)''' ([[2013]])
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**''ID number:'' '''20A'''
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Devastor (Anime Color Ver.)''' (Multi-pack, [[2013]])}}</ul>
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator's right fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.  
:*''ID number'': '''20A'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser pistol, Devastator's right fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.  


:Scavenger was ''again'' reissued in a giftset in 2013 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line, this time in a more 'anime accurate' color scheme. In addition to the mold changes of the 2011 version, Scavenger is also a slightly different color and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his face. His projectile launcher / Devastator's lower arm is colored black, instead of purple.
: Scavenger was ''again'' reissued in a giftset in 2013 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line, this time in a more 'anime accurate' color scheme. In addition to the mold changes of the 2011 version, Scavenger is also a slightly different color, and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his face. His projectile launcher / Devastator's lower arm is colored black, instead of purple.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KREO Scavenger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Scavengers ASSEMBLE!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Destruction Site Devastator''' (2012)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''36914'''
:*''Pieces'': '''560'''
 
: One of the four "sub-models" in the second-year ''[[Kre-O]]'' "Destruction Site Devastator" set, this iteration of Scavenger can be built as either a bulldozer (with real working rubber treads!) or a robot. His parts can also be combined with those from [[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]], [[Hightower (ROTF)#Kre-O|Hightower]] and [[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Scrapper]] to build the super robot [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Devastator]].
 
: Scavenger has pieces bearing the serial number "G1-1-9-8-5".  This is a homage to the original Constructicons' [[The Transformers (franchise)|series of origin]] and [[1985|year of first toy release]]. 
 
 
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Autobot Assault Devastator''' (2012)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''A1266'''
:*''Pieces'': '''781'''
 
: The [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive version of the Devastator set (adding a larger [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#TRUDevastator|Ironhide]] build into the mix) has a Scavenger indistinguishable from the normal version.
 
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[[File:KreO MicroChanger Scavenger.jpg|thumb|uproght=1.66|They promised Scavenger that the hidden camera they were installing in his head would be discreet.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
:*''Pieces'': '''76'''
:*''Accessories'': Scoped gun
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}
 
: Part of a [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]] four-pack, ''[[Kre-O]]'' Scavenger is a mini-figure with extra pieces that can be rebuilt into a mini sorta-excavator.
 
: His parts can also be used to form [[Devastator (G1)/toys#MicroChanger|Devastator]] with his pack-in mates [[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#MicroChanger|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mixmaster]], and [[Scrapper (G1)/toys#MicroChanger|Scrapper]].
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on Micro-Changer Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarsScavenger.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"What do you mean? [[Bonecrusher (G1)#Generations|This box isn't the same as that other guy's! It's mine!]]"]]
[[File:CombinerWarsScavenger.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"What do you mean? [[Bonecrusher (G1)#Generations|This box isn't the same as that other guy's! It's mine!]]"]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, 2015)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Devastator''' (Titan Class, 2015)}}</ul>
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher/right Devastator arm
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing), [[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}
 
:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Constructicon Scavenger is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms into an excavator. He comes with a large (non-firing) multi-missile-launcher.
 
: Of course, he can also form [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Devastator]]'s right arm; his missile launcher unfolds to form Devastator's forearm.


:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Constructicon Scavenger is an all-new Voyager-sized figure that forms Titan Class Devastator's right arm. His head is based on his character model more than his original toy. He is packaged with the other Constructicons in a massive box. This Devastator currently holds the record of being the tallest Combiner toy released to date.
: He was only available in a Titan-Class Devastator box set, along with [[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Bonecrusher]], [[Hook (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Hook]], [[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Long Haul]], [[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mixmaster]], and [[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Scrapper]].
 
: As a part of a promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the Constructicons was given out when purchasing the set. As such, Bonecrusher was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-SDCC-Devastator-Scavenger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| 30 years later, and I'm still a useless floppy arm. And I don't even get a PROPER WEAPON!!!!]]
[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-SDCC-Devastator-Scavenger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| 30 years later, and I'm still a useless floppy arm. And I don't even get a PROPER WEAPON!!!!]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, 2015)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Devastator''' (Titan Class, 2015)}}</ul>
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher/right Devastator arm


:A redeco of the above Scavenger figure also available as part of a gift set, featuring extensive [[paint operation]]s and [[vacuum metallizing|Vacuum metallized]] purple parts. The packaging of this set is designed to evoke both Bonecrusher's shovel and Devastator's head, and its interior is designed to resemble the title image of Devastator on his wiki page.
: The Titan Class Devastator set was given a redeco, featuring extensive [[paint operation]]s and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] purple parts. Scavenger gains black paint on the machinery in his treads, his torso-core/Devastator-arm-connector is now black, plus he has tons of little extra paint additions all over, including purple-painted windows on his cab.


:In the U.S., this set (also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release) was exclusive to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys"R"Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.
: In the U.S., this set (also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release) was exclusive to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by [[Toys"R"Us]] Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on SDCC 2015 Scavenger at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on SDCC 2015 Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-Scavenger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| I now have a more prominent butt scoop with equal pooper scooper action... UGH. At least my legs work better.]]
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-Scavenger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| I now have a more prominent butt scoop with equal pooper scooper action... UGH. At least my legs work better.]]
*'''Devastor''' ('''Devastator''') (Gift set, 2015-[[December 12|12-12]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Devastor''' (Titan Class, [[2015]])}}</ul>
**''ID Number'': '''UW-04'''
:*''ID number:'' '''UW-04'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles
:*''Release date'': [[December 12]], 2015
:Takara's Scavenger, included in the ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Devastor set, has some deco changes to better match the G1 cartoon. He now includes his original weapon. In addition, his knees were also [[retool]]ed. Instead of them being on ball joints, they are now on a swivel joint connected to a mushroom peg, providing better articulation. This change was also made to [[Bonecrusher (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Bonecrusher]].
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher/right Devastator arm, pistol
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}
 
: Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Scavenger is a redeco of the ''Combiner Wars'' toy, with a deco leaning heavier into his original animation model. His knees were also [[retool]]ed: instead ball joints, they are now swivel joints connected to mushroom pegs, providing better articulation.


[[File:UW-Scavenger-gun-and-model-comparison.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|...But then again, you can't have everything.]]
[[File:UW-Scavenger-gun-and-model-comparison.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|...But then again, you can't have everything.]]
:As an unfortunate result of misinterpreting his front-view [[character model]], Scavenger's gun is molded with the front "magazine" part angled towards the left. However, his back-view model and appearances in [[:File:Microbots RumbleScavenger.jpg|the cartoon]] ([[:File:TFTM Scavenger.jpg|and movie]]) have it correctly drawn straight.
: He also comes with a new pistol, also based on his animation model. However, as an unfortunate result of misinterpreting his front-view [[character model]], his gun is molded with the front "magazine" part angled towards the left. However, his back-view model and appearances in [[:File:Microbots RumbleScavenger.jpg|the cartoon]] ([[:File:TFTM Scavenger.jpg|and movie]]) have it correctly drawn straight.
 
: As with the ''Combiner Wars'' version, he was only available in a full [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Devastator]] box set, along with [[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Bonecrusher]], [[Hook (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Hook]], [[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Long Haul]], [[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Mixmaster]], and [[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Scrapper]].  
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===''Vintage G1''===
===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:TF-Vintage-G1-Devastator-Set-Scavenger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[File:TF-Vintage-G1-Devastator-Set-Scavenger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Devastator''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Devastator''' (Multi-pack, 2018)}}</ul>
**''Team ID number:'' '''2'''
:*''Team ID number'': '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, "super wing" chest plate, "missile mount" hip connector, "wing" pelvis armor, "magna laser"/"solar energy rifle", individual robot guns, Mixmaster's 2 missiles
:*''Accessories'': "[[Laser pistol]]", left Devastator fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, [[concussion weapon|rotor blade]] projectile


:The original Devastator toy was once again available, this time in the [[Walmart]] exclusive ''[[Vintage G1]]'' series. All of the toys inside were cast in a slightly yellower shade of bright green than prior releases, and were given a new style of [[rubsign]] used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.
: The original Devastator toy was once again re-released in 2018, this time in the [[Walmart]] exclusive ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series. All of the toys inside were cast in a slightly yellower shade of bright green than prior releases, and were given a new style of [[rubsign]] used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.


:Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Scavenger's case, some of his sculpted details are less sharp and deep than on his previous releases. The spring in his Devastator chunk/missile launcher has also been removed.
:Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Scavenger's case, some of his sculpted details are less sharp and deep than on his previous releases. The spring in his Devastator chunk/missile launcher has also been removed.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Deluxe-Scavenger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's been a long ten years...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': ''The Transformers: The Movie''
:*'''4 of 5: [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Devastator]]'''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, shovel arm
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TS-08'''
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfy3IcQd3g4 The Hasbro ''Transformers'' Panel] at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San Diego Comic-Con 2024]] with [[Mario Carreiro]], [[John Warden]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]], recorded at the "Memo's Collection" YouTube channel.</ref>
 
:Released in the twenty-ninth wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Scavenger transforms into an excavator as well as the right arm of ''Studio Series '86'' Devastator. He includes a small rifle (which unfortunately carries over the same animation model misinterpretation introduced with his ''Unite Warriors'' toy), plus his shovel comes detached in-box which, similar to [[Hook (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Hook's]] crane, is connected by a [[5 mm post|5 mm port]]. Similar to his teammate and fellow arm-bot [[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]], Scavenger's caterpillar treads are solid-molded, and feature no wheels underneath.
 
:There are many reports of the figure have difficulty slotting the cockpit into the intended gap. If this is the case, it is best to sand down the round edges holding the cockpit part to create enough clearance to slot it in.
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==Merchandise==
==Merchandise==
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:Scavenger, Mining and Salvage can be used to form Devastator, Towering Warrior with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Constructicon Enigma]] while he and the other Devastator Deck Constructicons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
:Scavenger, Mining and Salvage can be used to form Devastator, Towering Warrior with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Constructicon Enigma]] while he and the other Devastator Deck Constructicons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Devastator and Omega Supreme.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Omega Supreme & Devastor Set''' ([[August 14]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''55 & 56'''
:Released as part of the eighth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and "[[Devastator (G1)|Devastor]]" (with his components [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]], [[Hook (G1)|Hook]], Scavenger, [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]], [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]])  along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#56|Translation of Devastator's Transformers Character Card]]''
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===Blokees===
====Galaxy Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-03-Scavenger.jpg|thumb|250px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 03 - The Autobot Run'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, stand, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias
:Released in the second wave of the Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Scavenger is a roughly 4-inch-tall, highly-articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Constructicon excavator. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. Like many other Blokees figures, Scavenger has a stand with four studs on top, which he can plug into and connect to similar stands. Unlike some of the kits released in this wave, Scavenger features color-coded visor eye parts.
:As advertised in the box, Scavenger has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes, or three times across four cases.
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====Defender Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-Defender-01-Scavenger-Vehicle.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger Vehicle''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 01 - Galaxy Shining'''
:Released as part of the first wave of the ''Defender Version'' line of blind boxes, this ''Blokees'' kit of Scavenger is molded in his excavator form. In addition, he can form the right shoulder/arm of Devastator along with the other Constructicon vehicle kits and the gestalt's add-on, with the latter being obtainable at the Blokees Figure Club in China and later globally.
:Despite what the instructions said, Scavenger can be modified in several ways for a slightly improved appearance; As seen in the gray prototype render, Scavenger's excavator arm can be extended outwards for better clearance at the arm articulation, or simply just rotate the cab 180 degrees for a toy/show-accurate rearrangement.
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[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-Defender-01-Scavenger.jpg|thumb|200px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 01 - Shattered Alliance'''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster
:This ''Defender'' kit of Scavenger is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy Version'' kits, but still articulated. He comes with a generic pistol that is used by most of the Autobots and Decepticons in this line.
:Unlike most robot mode kits from this line, Scavenger features painted eye parts and the head comes as one piece rather than two.
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Scavenger is the Decepticon excavator.

Toys

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The Transformers

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I only serve the purpose of an Arm. Other than that, I'm useless.
  • Hasbro Team ID number: 2
  • Takara ID number: 35
  • Accessories: "Laser pistol", "Target Shooter" launcher/forearm, Devastator's right fist, "Rotor Blade" projectile
  • Known designers: Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy), Mark Watts (packaging colorist)
Released in the second year of Hasbro's The Transformers toyline (first year in European markets), Scavenger is a redeco of the pre-Transformers Takara Diaclone "Construction Vehicle Robot No. 2 Power Shovel", transforming into a bright green and purple Komatsu PC200-1 excavator. He also has an "Attack Shovel" mode, attaching the "Target Shooter" projectile launcher (with the "Rotor Blade" loaded) onto the pegs on the right side of his green vehicle chassis. He can combine with his fellow Constructicons to form Devastator, functioning as the right arm.
On the European continent, Scavenger was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro's subsidiary Milton Bradley (MB) in 1985.[1][2] In 1986, Scavenger and the other Constructicons were re-released in Europe, albeit this time in "Hasbro"-branded packaging (but manufactured by Joustra). The main difference with all other releases thus far was that the Constructicons' main color was now yellow instead of green.[3][4][5] These are not to be confused with the later, non-combining yellow European Constructicons, nor with the yellow Generation 2 Constructicons (see below for both).
For the GiG Italian relase of Transformers, "Braccio" and the other "Escavators" were sold in boxes very similar to the Takara packaging instead of on Hasbro-style cards. The boxes even sported the Takara ID numbers from "31" to "36", and omitted the "Hasbro" logo on the packaging in favor of a "Takara" logo.
The Transformers combiner team mold: Constructicons
Devastator
  • Hasbro:
  • The Transformers Devastator (GS & In)
  • Devastator (yellow) (In)
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:
  • Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 37 Devastor (GS & In)
  • IGA:
GS = Gift set release
In = Individually released

Scrapper (leader)
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Bonecrusher
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Hook
  • Hasbro:
  • Vintage G1 4 Hook
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Long Haul
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Mixmaster
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Scavenger
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Kōjin Ōno


  • Devastator (Giftset, 1985)
  • Takara ID number: 37
  • Accessories: "Laser pistol", "Target Shooter" launcher/forearm, Devastator's right fist, "Rotor Blade" projectile
Scavenger was also available as part of the Devastator gift set that was available in several markets, including the United States and Japan. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.
The gift set was also released by GiG in Italy, and it would be reissued a handful of years later by Greek company El Greco in 1991. Rumors are that an MB-branded Devastator giftset was also released in continental Europe, but thus far no packaged sample has surfaced.[2]


  • Constructicons (Constructicon, 1992)
  • Accessories: "Laser pistol"
Another yellow European exclusive version of Scavenger, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release, was released in the penultimate year of the original toyline. Scavenger doesn't come with any Devastator parts, and his chest panel (which folds out to allow him to merge into Devastator) was omitted. But there were no actual tooling changes to the toy, so you could replace this piece with one salvaged from a normal Scavenger release if you chose to.
There were two variants of this Scavenger: The initial production run had his bucket arm cast in gray plastic (a color choice unique to this version), whereas the other one had a yellow bucket arm like the previous European yellow Scavenger.[6]
While all six of these Constructicons share the same blister cards (with the key art being of Scrapper and smaller illustrations of the other five Constructicons showing up next to him), there is a small variant in how they're packaged: whereas some versions came with the vehicle modes placed sideways relative to the blister card, others came with the vehicle wheels / threads oriented towards the blister card, thus showing up as if presented from a top-down view. The blister bubbles are different across the two styles of packaging to accommodate this change.
This toy was also not officially named, as he came on the aforementioned standardized card also used by the other five Constructicons.


Generation 2

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Now not only am I yellow, they still haven't gotten rid of this Butt Scoop.......
  • Scavenger (Constructicon, 1992)
  • Team ID number: 2
  • Accessories: "Laser pistol", "bionic power pak"/Devstator forearm, drill, Devastator right fist
Part of the very first assortment of Generation 2 product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, all six Constructicons were redecoed, once again in primarily yellow and purple. However, these releases have some notable differences from the prior European-market yellow versions, the most blatantly obvious being the addition of a Generation 2-style Decepticon logo and "DECEPTICON" tampograph on each (though Scavenger's is pretty well-hidden due to a general lack of open space to apply it: it's on his main torso, hidden behind his metal tummy/chest-plate). The purple plastic is also brighter in tone, and there are no gray-plastic parts. Most importantly, their ability to combine into Devastator has been restored, with Scavenger's flip-down metal tab intact. On top of that, Scavenger's combiner forearm (now labeled a "bionic power pak") and its fist and drill attachments have been retooled to remove all spring-loaded-launcher functionality from them.
A later and seemingly less common run in 1993 changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. It was long rumored that this release was a KB Toys exclusive, but that has since been debunked; KB just ended up with the lion's share of what was a simple late-run running change to the normal retail release.
The Transformers combiner team mold: Constructicons
Devastator
  • Hasbro:
  • The Transformers Devastator (GS & In)
  • Devastator (yellow) (In)
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:
  • Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 37 Devastor (GS & In)
  • IGA:
GS = Gift set release
In = Individually released

Scrapper (leader)
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Bonecrusher
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Hook
  • Hasbro:
  • Vintage G1 4 Hook
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Long Haul
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Mixmaster
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Scavenger
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Kōjin Ōno


Universe (2003)

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What's my purpose now?!? I look like That Guy! HOW AM I SIGNIFICANT NOW?!
  • Scavenger (Micromaster, 2004)
  • Accessories: Devastator head & rifle
The Universe Scavenger toy was utilized as the Beast Wars: Uprising incarnation of Skavenger.
A redeco of Digger, Scavenger transforms into a power shovel truck. He can form the right arm to any similar-construction Micromaster combiner robot, but his nominal position is as the arm of Constructicon Devastator. (He can be used as a left arm too, but since only the right fist to the Sixbuilder mold-set will work with him, he'd be backwards.)
The toy's combiner connector socket is approximately 5 mm wide, making it compatible with a lot of other toys and accessories.
Nominally a KB Toys exclusive, he and the other Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from Sears during Christmastime, and Kmart's online store.
This mold was also used to make Micromaster Scavenger.


Classics

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"Now I'LL be queen of summertime! I mean king! KING!"
  • Constructicon Devastator (Multi-pack, 2007)
Classics Scavenger is a redeco of Energon Steamhammer, transforming into a green steam shovel of the super-sized quarry-mining variety. In robot mode, his left arm is made out of the steam shovel arm, and he has a spark crystal within the shovel.
He can also form the central body component to any Energon-series "Powerlinx Combiner" super robot, though his nominal placement is as the torso to Devastator. Scary, huh?
Just like his Super Link and Energon predecessors, Scavenger suffers from a slight misassembly: The small tabs on the sides of his treads are supposed to peg into the holes in the black flaps on his hips, thereby stabilizing the robot torso. However, the tabs are located on the sides of his head instead. Fortunately, the treads can be easily swapped using a screwdriver. Hasbro's official stock photography depicts the treads correctly assembled.
He was only available as part of a Walmart exclusive Devastator gift pack, along with fellow Constructicons Bonecrusher, Hightower, Long Haul, and Scrapper.


Encore

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  • Devastor (Multi-pack, 2011)
  • ID number: 20
  • Accessories: Laser pistol, Devastator's right fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.
Scavenger was reissued in a giftset with his Constructicon teammates as part of TakaraTomy's Encore line. Although apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Scavenger features no appreciable differences from his original figure, aside from a slightly smaller knob on the rear of his vehicle mode.
The Transformers combiner team mold: Constructicons
Devastator
  • Hasbro:
  • The Transformers Devastator (GS & In)
  • Devastator (yellow) (In)
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:
  • Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 37 Devastor (GS & In)
  • IGA:
GS = Gift set release
In = Individually released

Scrapper (leader)
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Bonecrusher
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Hook
  • Hasbro:
  • Vintage G1 4 Hook
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Long Haul
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Mixmaster
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Scavenger
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Kōjin Ōno


  • Devastor (Anime Color Ver.) (Multi-pack, 2013)
  • ID number: 20A
  • Accessories: Laser pistol, Devastator's right fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.
Scavenger was again reissued in a giftset in 2013 as part of TakaraTomy's Encore line, this time in a more 'anime accurate' color scheme. In addition to the mold changes of the 2011 version, Scavenger is also a slightly different color, and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his face. His projectile launcher / Devastator's lower arm is colored black, instead of purple.


Kre-O

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Scavengers ASSEMBLE!
  • Destruction Site Devastator (2012)
  • Set number: 36914
  • Pieces: 560
One of the four "sub-models" in the second-year Kre-O "Destruction Site Devastator" set, this iteration of Scavenger can be built as either a bulldozer (with real working rubber treads!) or a robot. His parts can also be combined with those from Drill Bit, Hightower and Scrapper to build the super robot Devastator.
Scavenger has pieces bearing the serial number "G1-1-9-8-5". This is a homage to the original Constructicons' series of origin and year of first toy release.


  • Autobot Assault Devastator (2012)
  • Set number: A1266
  • Pieces: 781
The Toys"R"Us-exclusive version of the Devastator set (adding a larger Ironhide build into the mix) has a Scavenger indistinguishable from the normal version.


They promised Scavenger that the hidden camera they were installing in his head would be discreet.
  • Constructicon Devastator (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
  • Set number: A2224
  • Pieces: 76
  • Accessories: Scoped gun
  • Known designers: Ed Masiello (Hasbro)
Part of a Kreon Micro-Changer four-pack, Kre-O Scavenger is a mini-figure with extra pieces that can be rebuilt into a mini sorta-excavator.
His parts can also be used to form Devastator with his pack-in mates Bonecrusher, Mixmaster, and Scrapper.


Combiner Wars

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"What do you mean? This box isn't the same as that other guy's! It's mine!"
  • Devastator (Titan Class, 2015)
Combiner Wars Constructicon Scavenger is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms into an excavator. He comes with a large (non-firing) multi-missile-launcher.
Of course, he can also form Devastator's right arm; his missile launcher unfolds to form Devastator's forearm.
He was only available in a Titan-Class Devastator box set, along with Bonecrusher, Hook, Long Haul, Mixmaster, and Scrapper.
As a part of a promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the Constructicons was given out when purchasing the set. As such, Bonecrusher was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.


30 years later, and I'm still a useless floppy arm. And I don't even get a PROPER WEAPON!!!!
  • Devastator (Titan Class, 2015)
  • Accessories: Missile launcher/right Devastator arm
The Titan Class Devastator set was given a redeco, featuring extensive paint operations and vacuum metallized purple parts. Scavenger gains black paint on the machinery in his treads, his torso-core/Devastator-arm-connector is now black, plus he has tons of little extra paint additions all over, including purple-painted windows on his cab.
In the U.S., this set (also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release) was exclusive to the Hasbro Toy Shop website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys"R"Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.


Unite Warriors

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  • Devastor (Titan Class, 2015)
  • ID number: UW-04
  • Release date: December 12, 2015
  • Accessories: Missile launcher/right Devastator arm, pistol
  • Known designers: Hisashi Yuki (TakaraTomy)
Takara's Unite Warriors Scavenger is a redeco of the Combiner Wars toy, with a deco leaning heavier into his original animation model. His knees were also retooled: instead ball joints, they are now swivel joints connected to mushroom pegs, providing better articulation.
...But then again, you can't have everything.
He also comes with a new pistol, also based on his animation model. However, as an unfortunate result of misinterpreting his front-view character model, his gun is molded with the front "magazine" part angled towards the left. However, his back-view model and appearances in the cartoon (and movie) have it correctly drawn straight.
As with the Combiner Wars version, he was only available in a full Devastator box set, along with Bonecrusher, Hook, Long Haul, Mixmaster, and Scrapper.


Vintage G1

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  • Devastator (Multi-pack, 2018)
  • Team ID number: 2
  • Accessories: "Laser pistol", left Devastator fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, rotor blade projectile
The original Devastator toy was once again re-released in 2018, this time in the Walmart exclusive Vintage G1 series. All of the toys inside were cast in a slightly yellower shade of bright green than prior releases, and were given a new style of rubsign used on all of the Vintage G1 toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.
Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Scavenger's case, some of his sculpted details are less sharp and deep than on his previous releases. The spring in his Devastator chunk/missile launcher has also been removed.
The Transformers combiner team mold: Constructicons
Devastator
  • Hasbro:
  • The Transformers Devastator (GS & In)
  • Devastator (yellow) (In)
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:
  • Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 37 Devastor (GS & In)
  • IGA:
GS = Gift set release
In = Individually released

Scrapper (leader)
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Bonecrusher
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Hook
  • Hasbro:
  • Vintage G1 4 Hook
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Long Haul
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Mixmaster
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Scavenger
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara/TakaraTomy:

Kōjin Ōno


Studio Series

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  • Scavenger (Deluxe Class, 2025)
  • Movie: The Transformers: The Movie
  • 4 of 5: Devastator
  • Accessories: Blaster, shovel arm
  • TakaraTomy ID number: TS-08
  • Known designers: Evan Brooks (Hasbro), Shogo Hasui (TakaraTomy)[7]
Released in the twenty-ninth wave of Studio Series Deluxe Class figures, Scavenger transforms into an excavator as well as the right arm of Studio Series '86 Devastator. He includes a small rifle (which unfortunately carries over the same animation model misinterpretation introduced with his Unite Warriors toy), plus his shovel comes detached in-box which, similar to Hook's crane, is connected by a 5 mm port. Similar to his teammate and fellow arm-bot Bonecrusher, Scavenger's caterpillar treads are solid-molded, and feature no wheels underneath.
There are many reports of the figure have difficulty slotting the cockpit into the intended gap. If this is the case, it is best to sand down the round edges holding the cockpit part to create enough clearance to slot it in.


Merchandise

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Decoy

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  • Destron Hero Collection 22 (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)
This small purple rubber figurine of Scavenger was released in Japan as part of a large multi-pack of similar figures, which were used as playing pieces for Transformers board games. The figure features a number etched into its back which is the sum total of Scavenger's Tech Spec ratings, which served some function in the gameplay the figures were used for.
  • Scavenger (1987)
    • Decoy number: 43
The Scavenger figurine was later brought over to Hasbro markets as part of the Decoy promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded Throttlebots, Stunticons, Combaticons and Terrorcons, and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Naturally, this red figurine is much rarer.


Transformers Trading Card Game

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  • Scavenger, Mining and Salvage (2019)
    • Wave 2A: Devastator Deck
    • Rarity: RT
    • Card Number: T05/T06
    • Stars: 4
Scavenger, Mining and Salvage was released as part of the Transformers Trading Card Game Devastator Deck box set, which includes character cards for all six Constructicons, a ready-to-play battle deck, and a unique Tower card. Like the other members of combiner teams released as part of the Trading Card Game's Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, as well as the other Constructicons included with the Devastator Deck, Scavenger, Mining and Salvage is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Scavenger, Mining and Salvage depicts the lower right portion of Devastator.
The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the Transformers Legends mobile game.
Scavenger, Mining and Salvage can be used to form Devastator, Towering Warrior with the use of the Action card Constructicon Enigma while he and the other Devastator Deck Constructicons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.


Transformers Character Card

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  • Omega Supreme & Devastor Set (August 14, 2023)
    • ID number: 55 & 56
Released as part of the eighth wave of the e-HOBBY exclusive Transformers Character Card series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Omega Supreme and "Devastor" (with his components Bonecrusher, Hook, Scavenger, Long Haul, Scrapper and Mixmaster) along with character profiles and tech specs.

Blokees

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Galaxy Version

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  • Scavenger (2024)
  • Series: Galaxy Version 03 - The Autobot Run
  • Accessories: 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, stand, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias
Released in the second wave of the Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, Blokees Scavenger is a roughly 4-inch-tall, highly-articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Constructicon excavator. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. Like many other Blokees figures, Scavenger has a stand with four studs on top, which he can plug into and connect to similar stands. Unlike some of the kits released in this wave, Scavenger features color-coded visor eye parts.
As advertised in the box, Scavenger has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes, or three times across four cases.


Defender Version

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  • Scavenger Vehicle (2024)
  • Series: Defender Version 01 - Galaxy Shining
Released as part of the first wave of the Defender Version line of blind boxes, this Blokees kit of Scavenger is molded in his excavator form. In addition, he can form the right shoulder/arm of Devastator along with the other Constructicon vehicle kits and the gestalt's add-on, with the latter being obtainable at the Blokees Figure Club in China and later globally.
Despite what the instructions said, Scavenger can be modified in several ways for a slightly improved appearance; As seen in the gray prototype render, Scavenger's excavator arm can be extended outwards for better clearance at the arm articulation, or simply just rotate the cab 180 degrees for a toy/show-accurate rearrangement.


  • Scavenger (2024)
  • Series: Defender Version 01 - Shattered Alliance
  • Accessories: Blaster
This Defender kit of Scavenger is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the Galaxy Version kits, but still articulated. He comes with a generic pistol that is used by most of the Autobots and Decepticons in this line.
Unlike most robot mode kits from this line, Scavenger features painted eye parts and the head comes as one piece rather than two.

Notes

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  • Scavenger's toy started out as a heroic Diaclone mecha available in orange.

References

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  1. ↑ "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks" at TF-1.com.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "MB Transformers Collection" at 20th Century Toy Collector.
  3. ↑ "French Connection" at the TF Source blog.
  4. ↑ "Europe's Strangest Attractions" at the TF Scource blog.
  5. ↑ "French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons" at Fred's Workshop.
  6. ↑ "1992 European Yellow Constructicons Variant" at TFW2005.
  7. ↑ The Hasbro Transformers Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 with Mario Carreiro, John Warden, Evan Brooks and Nate Purswell, recorded at the "Memo's Collection" YouTube channel.
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