Devastator (G1)/toys
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Having built up his reputation as the first combiner, Devastator has a lot of toys.
Toys
Generation 1
- Devastator (Giftset, 1985/1986)
- Japanese ID number: 37
- 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
- The first combiner toy in the Transformers toyline, Devastator originated in Takara's pre-Transformers Diaclone toyline, where he was the unnamed combined form of the "Construction Vehicle Robo" team. He is created by assembling all six Constructicons, who, unlike the later Scramble City-style combiners, cannot be rearranged into other configurations. The large pieces of vehicle mode weaponry the Constructicons came with form important connector pieces for the giant robot—in particular, his forearms are the missile launchers that came with Scavenger and Bonecrusher. These launchers can be equipped with silver-chrome drill attachments instead of his fists, but their spring-loaded firing mechanism was severely weakened by Hasbro for safety reasons. He is armed with Mixmaster's magna laser, though his own bio identifies his weapon as a solar energy rifle.
- In the United States, Canada, and Japan, the Constructicons were originally available both sold separately on individual blister cards (with the additional Devastator parts split up between them) and as a boxed gift set of all six. On the European continent, the individual Constructicons were first released by Hasbro subsidiary Milton Bradley in 1985 (with a giftset rumored to exist, but with no proof as of yet[1][2]), then re-released in 1986 by Hasbro proper, this time in a yellow coloration manufactured by Joustra.[3][4][5] These figures are not to be confused with the yellow European Constructicons released in 1992, who featured grey parts and could not combine into Devastator, nor with the yellow Generation 2 Constructicons (see below), who lacked the rubsigns and forearm-launcher tabs that this version featured.
- Devastator with Scorpulator (Action Master, 1990)
- Accessories: "Magnifier Blaster"
- A non-transforming action figure compatible with any other Action Master vehicle or accessory, Devastator's sculpt is based largely on his original animation model, but with a great many toy-based elements added for extra detail. Most notably, his head is based on the toy instead of the very different animation model. Released in the second wave of carded Action Master figures, Devastator came with his small animal partner, Scorpulator, who transformed into an acid spray gun that Devastator could wield and a "Gripper Backpack" that plugged into Devastator's back.
- As an Action Master, Devastator received a set of Power Plans, viewable here. Not surprisingly, none of his listed parts line up with those found in the STARS manual (see notes). Additionally, the Devastator in the Power Plans is missassembled: Mixmaster and Scrapper are on the wrong legs. A prototype of Action Master Devastator features a different head coloration.
Generation 2
- Devastator (1993)
- 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
- Redecos of all six Constructicons were released individually as part of the first assortments of Generation 2 products, now colored yellow like the European version from 1986. They were not identical to that earlier version, however: they featured a lighter purple plastic, lacked rubsigns, had all their spring-loaded accessories (such as Devastator's forearms) retooled to remove the firing gimmick completely, and a Generation 2-style Decepticon logo and the word "DECEPTICON" tampographed on them. Aside from that, Generation 2 Devastator was functionally identical to his Generation 1 predecessor.
- Famously, a later—and seemingly less common—run of the figures changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. Unverified rumors claim that this version of the team was exclusive to KB Toys stores. Whatever the case, neither color version was available as a gift set.
Universe (2003)
- Constructicon Devastator (Combiner, 2004)
- A redeco of Sixbuilder in Generation 1 Constructicon-inspired colors, the six component robots were only available on individual cards. While similar to the Destron Sixbuilder redeco, this version is molded in distinctly different colors with far more purple and black paint applications. When separated into his component robots, the leftover combiner kibble can combine to form a single-pilot jet.
- A KB Toys exclusive, the Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from Sears during Christmastime and Kmart's online store.
Classics
- Constructicon Devastator (Multi-pack, 2007)
- Accessories: Two claw energon weapons, two pincer energon weapons
- Classics Devastator is a redeco of the Energon combiner Constructicon Maximus. As this mold is a five-bot combiner in the "Scramble City" style, rather than Devastator's traditional six, the team now consists only of Scavenger (redecoed from Steamhammer), Scrapper, Bonecrusher (both redecoed from the Sledge/Bonecrusher mold), Long Haul, and enigmatic new member Hightower (redecoed from the Duststorm/Wideload mold). Hightower replaces Mixmaster and Hook, but his bio combines elements of both the missing members', leading to some interesting speculation.
- Scavenger forms Devastator's main body, while the other four robots attach via universal connectors to form any of his limbs, using their energon weapon accessories to form clawed hands and feet for their combined form. Being a redeco, this of course means Devastator's components can also connect with any of the other combiner robots from the Energon series. Devastator was only available in a full five-pack, exclusive to Wal-Mart stores.
Encore
- Devastor (Gift Set, 2011)
- Japanese ID number: 20
- 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, 6 biocards for the component Constructrons, 1 biocard of Devastor
- The Devastor Gift Set was made available once more as part of TakaraTomy's Transformers Encore series of reissues. Apparently cast from a newly created set of molds, (given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one) the team feature numerous small differences from the original toys, though none that serve to change Devastator's appearance in any significant way.
- Devastor (Anime Color Ver.) (Gift Set, 2013)
- Japanese ID number: 20A
- 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,1 biocard for Devastor reflecting the changes of his appearance
- Initially solicited as a "yellow version", this second Encore release of Devastator instead proved to be a redeco and retool based upon the character's appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon. All six figures feature assorted different paint details such as painted red optics, most notably a brighter, more yellowish-green plastic color, painted torso (for Gren and Mixmaster), and a purple mixing drum for Mixmaster; Devastor now comes with black forearms, and most significantly, a new headsculpt based on the cartoon's visored look. His package art is modified to reflect these changes, and an additional window is added to the box to showcase his new noggin in-package.
- Depending on the individual copy of the toy, this release is prone to some quality control issues: Scavenger, Long Haul, Hook and Scrapper had plagued with transformation-related problems due to mold degradation, some of the Mixmasters had missing their robot heads, and the optional stickers seemed to became less adhesive.
Kre-O
- Destruction Site Devastator (2012)
- Set number: 36914
- Pieces: 560
- Kreons: Devastator, Ironhide, Foreman, 3x Construction Worker
- Accessories: Megatron pistol
- A "9 in 1" set that includes Scrapper, Drill Bit, Scavenger, and Hightower, each of whom can be rebuilt from construction vehicles into robots, or combined into the super robot Devastator. Devastator takes cues from both his Generation 1 and Revenge of the Fallen incarnations, as well as plenty of details unique to this incarnation. The set also contains a buildable "construction site" play environment.
- The Devastator Kreon is based on the original Generation 1 Devastator, using Starscream's helmet and carrying a black pistol based on Generation 1 Megatron's alternate mode. Like most of the 2012 sets, the Devastator Kreon comes with his own extra clear "Energon" torso piece. This piece was apparently intended to feature the Devastator tampographs at some point, but like all of the extra torsos in this year's assortment, it's been been left unimpressively blank.
- Autobot Assault Devastator (2012)
- Set number: A1266
- Pieces: 781
- Kreons: Devastator, Ironhide, Foreman, 3x Construction Worker, Gunner
- Accessories: Megatron pistol
- A ToysЯUs exclusive, this set includes everything that Destruction Site Devastator with additional pieces to build Ironhide in either truck or robot mode, an additional human "Gunner" Kreon, pieces to build a "brick house" (aka port-a-potty), and a little hook for Hightower if you don't like the wrecking ball. The Kreon of Devastator included with the set comes in Generation 2-inspired yellow, rather than the orignal green, and bizarrely sports translucent purple hands.
- Constructicon Devastator (Kreon, 2012)
- Set number: A1265
- Accessories: Megatron pistol
- A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange Generation 2 deco and including a translucent purple version of the original Megatron's pistol mode. Devastator came packaged in an individual window box and was handed out as a freebie with Kre-O purchases at ToysЯUs stores (dates sadly unknown), as well as at BotCon 2013.
- Constructicon Devastator (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
- Set number: A2224
- Pieces: 76
- PArt of the first wave Kreon Micro-Changer combiner sets, this iteration of Devastator is made up of only four Kreons: Bonecrusher, Mixmaster, Scavenger and Scrapper. Each Kreon can be rebuilt into individual vehicle modes, as well as their combined Devastator form.
- (The missing two members of the team, Hook and Long Haul, were part of the blind-bagged Micro-Changer assortments. You can try and integrate them into Devastator if you want; after all, they are interchangeable building block toys.)
- Like the entire Micro Changer combiner sets, Devastator comes with only one Kre-O display brick, and a sticker sheet composed of his leg detailing & a Kre-O logo. Due to the leg stickers being slightly transparent, applying them into the black-colored leg parts can render the details being semi-transparent. The instructions also did not mention on where you should put the Kre-O logo sticker. Also, Devastator's combined mode's waist part is somehow prone to falling off from the assembly while posing, and he has a problem standing straight due to how the legs are constructed.
- Kreon Class of 1985 (Kreon figure set, 2015)
- Accessories: Sniper rifle
- Set number: B5152
- Voted: 1-Bot Entourage
- Accessories: Small pistol
- Kreon Class of '85 Devastator's deco is much more heavily based on the original toy. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-retooled 2015 style of Kreon body.
- This box set of thirty Kreons was a San Diego Comic-Con 2015 exclusive, with leftovers being sold on Hasbro Toy Shop online after the show.
Generations
- Devastator (Gift Set, 2015)
- Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun and 2 swords
- Combiner Wars Devastator is an all-new mold combiner formed from six Voyager-class Constructicons. All his components are sold together in a massive box. When separated into the individual Constructicons, Devastator's forearms, chest shield, and gun all transform into smaller weapons that they can hold: his forearms become (non-firing) missile launchers, the fins of his chestplate disconnect to become (rather awkward) swords, leaving the central crest to become a double-barrelled gun, and his gun splits into two smaller guns. The robot modes of the individual Constructicons have less articulation than other Voyager Class figures in the Combiner Wars subline, though when fully assembled Devastator himself is extremely articulated (He even has ankle articulation!). We dare you to find another huge toy that can do high kicks without support.
- The stock photo at right features Hook's crane arm erroneously pointing forward.
- Devastator also comes with a Collector Card based on his packaging art.
- Devastator (Gift Set, 2015)
- Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun and 2 swords
- This version of Titan Class Devastator, also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release, features extensive paint operations, vacuum metallized purple parts, and a new visor-less head sculpt. His packaging 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 this very wiki page.
- In the U.S., this set 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 the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015 and at the Hasbro booth at Brazil Comic Con Experience 2015.
Unite Warriors
- Devastor (Devastator)[6] (Gift set, 2015)
- Japanese release date: 2015-12-12
- Japanese ID Number: UW-04
- Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles
- Unite Warriors "Devastor" is a redeco and slight retool of Hasbro's version, the most notable differences being the inclusion of individual handguns for the Buildrons and a new combiner head that can switch between visored and non-visored faces. Every member has been retooled in some manner from the Hasbro versions: Hook, Mixmaster, Long Haul, and Scrapper have been remolded to sport better elbows, and Bonecrusher and Scavenger have been remolded to sport better knees. In addition to this, Devastator utilizes ratchet joints in his shoulders. Each Buildron features a G1 style gun that pegs into an existing slot or hole.
- Devastor and each Buildron's deco is heavily based on the original G1 animation. This includes adding many painted details. The most notable changes to Devastor himself are a metallic gray face (instead of silver), matching purple on the treads that compose his chest, purple hands, and a left foot that is painted to resemble the cab portion of G1 Mixmaster's alt mode.
- While a similar green and purple to Hasbro's release, the colors vary slightly from the Combiner Wars version.
Vintage G1
- Devastator (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
- The original Devastator toy was once again again available, this time in the Walmart exclusive Vintage G1 series. Unlike Bumblebee, Devastator does not use the cartoon-accurate head from the Encore release, and retains all the color deco from the original release.
Merchandise
Decoy
- Destron Hero Collection 22 (multi-pack, 1986)
- Devastator was among the many characters rendered by Takara as part of their series of 1.5" soft rubber keshigomu figurines. Like all the figures in the series, Devastator featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his Tech Specs, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. He was available in purple as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, in peach as part of various other randomly-packed box sets released by Takara subsidiary Seven, and in a wide variety of different colors in "gachapon" capsule machines.
- Devastator (1987)
- Decoy number: 48
- The Devastator 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 cast in purple and available as a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded Throttlebots, Stunticons, Combaticons, and Terrorcons. Very early in the promotion, a red version of Devastator was also available, which was packaged only with the Throttlebots; unsurprisingly, this version is much rarer.
Hard Hero
- Devastator (Bust, 2003)
- This bust of Devastator was released by Hard Hero, and was based on his G1 cartoon appearance. The eighth release in their main bust series, Devastator was limited to 3500 pieces, with an additional 100 specially signed by the sculptor.
Super Collection Figure
- Devastor (Super Collection Figure, 2001)
- Accessories: Display stand
- A three-inch tall PVC figure based on the cartoon rendition of Devastator was part of the fifth wave of TakaraTomy's Super Collection Figure line. Like the other figures in the wave, Devastator was available in both full-color and metallic silver "pewter" versions, at a ratio of one each per case of twelve blindpacked figures. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of the figure came packed with the waist and tail for the wave's collectable BlackZarak "build-a-figure".
Heroes of Cybertron
- Constructicon Devastator (Heroes of Cybertron, 2003)
- This Hasbro-released version of the SCF Devastator figure uses the same sculpt, but is molded in red translucent plastic and painted over to allow for a light-piping gimmick in its eyes. The figure was sold on an individual blister card rather than blindpacked, and came with a collector card and the left arm for the Metroplex build-a-figure.
Generation 1 Figure-Collection
- Devastor (2003)
- Japanese ID number: D-4
- Accessories: Display base
- At only one inch in height, this Devastator "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers Generation 1 Figure-Collection. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
KT Figure Collection
- Devastator (KT Figure Collection, 2004)
- Devastator features as part of Kaiyodo and Takara's KT Figure Collection, appearing in a small diorama figure that recreates the scene from The Transformers: The Movie of him ripping through the walls of Autobot City, with Hot Rod and Arcee added into the mix. Designed by Yuki Ohshima, the figure was available in an individually-sold blindpacked box, or as part of a complete box set of all five figures from the series and came with a card featuring some artwork of Devastator from Dreamwave's Prime Directive #5.
Palisades
- Devastator (Statue, 2006)
- Standing at over a foot tall, Palisades Toys' statue of Devatator was one of the final products released by the company before it folded. It was limited to only 421 pieces, and in a cute touch, came disassembled in box, requiring the buyer to "combine" the legs and arms with the torso to ready Devastator for display on his large Decepticon insignia base.
Mecha Nations
- Devastator (2015)
- ID Number: MN08
- Accessories: Alternate hands, gun, 6 x magnetic infrared LED modules, display stand.
- Created by Kids Logic, this super deformed, non-transforming and non-separating G1 Devastator stands approximately 8" tall and is articulated, featuring a shiny metallic color scheme, articulated hands, LED light up eyes, Decepticon insignia on his chest, and windows in his component vehicle modes. He includes a flip-down visor for if you prefer this look over separate eyes. Pressing the button on Devastator's gun causes all his LEDs to light up simultaneously (achieved via infrared receivers), accompanied by the classic transformation sound.
- While he was released as part of the Mecha Nations line of larger sized figures, he is intended to tower over the smaller Kids Nations 3" figures, and can be regarded as the combined form of the contemporaneously released Kids Nations TF04 Constructicons mini-figures set.
References
- ↑ "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks" at TF-1.com.
- ↑ "MB Transformers Collection" at 20th Century Toy Collector.
- ↑ "French Connection" at the TF Source blog.
- ↑ "Europe's Strangest Attractions" at the TF Scource blog.
- ↑ "French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons" at Fred's Workshop.
- ↑ The on-package Japanese name is デバスター (Devastor) while the accompanying English subtitle is "Devastator".
