Scrapper (G1)/toys
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Scrapper is the Decepticon front loader.
Toys
The Transformers
- Scrapper (Constructicon, 1985/1986)
- Team ID number: 3
- Takara ID number: 32
- Accessories: Laser pistol, Super Wing
- The Transformers Scrapper was originally from Takara's pre-Transformers Diaclone toyline, as Construction Vehicle Robot No. 3 Shovel-dozer. Scrapper transforms into a bright green wheeled payloader with some resemblance to a Caterpillar CAT 966C. He can also change to "Attack Payloader" mode by attaching the "Super Wing" (Devastator's chest piece) onto the rear of his vehicle mode. Scrapper can also combine with the other Constructicons to form Devastator, forming the gestalt's right leg.
- On the European continent, Scrapper was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro's subsidiary Milton Bradley (MB) in 1985.[1][2] In 1986, Scrapper 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 release of Transformers, "Ringhio" 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.
- Devastator (Giftset, 1985)
- Takara ID number: 37
- Accessories: Laser pistol, Super Wing
- Scrapper 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.[2]
- Constructicon (Constructicon, 1992)
- Accessories: Laser pistol
- Another yellow European exclusive version of Scrapper, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release, although the canopy was now cast in gray instead of yellow plastic. The main difference was that this version, just like the other Constructicons, came with no Devastator parts. This toy was also not officially named, as he came on a standardized card also used by the other Constructicons.
Generation 2
- Scrapper (Constructicon, 1993)
- Team ID number: 3
- Accessories: Laser pistol, Super Wing
- Redecos of all six Constructicons were released individually as part of the first assortments of 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 Scrapper's case, the purple plastic parts were slightly brighter, the canopy was yellow again (like on the first European yellow version), and—most importantly—like all the Generation 2 Constructicons, Scrapper came with the extra parts necessary to form Devastator again.
- 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.
Classics
- Constructicon Devastator (Wal-Mart exclusive, 2007)
- Accessories: Claw weapon thing, energon star
- "Decepticon Scrapper" is one of the five toys included in this Walmart exclusive giftset. He's a grey and black redeco of Energon Bonecrusher and Sledge, transforming into a wheeled front-end loader green and purple trim. He can also form a leg or arm to any Energon-series "Powerlinx Combiner" super robot, though his nominal placement is as the left leg of Constructicon Devastator. He is equipped with two translucent purple accessories; a rake-like weapon and a "super energon" Decepticon-style energon star.
- This sculpt was also used to make Classics Bonecrusher from the same giftset.
Encore
- Devastator (reissue giftset, 2011)
- ID number: 20
- Accessories: Laser pistol, Super Wing
- Scrapper was reissued in a giftset with his Constructicon teammates as part of TakaraTomy's Encore line. Apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Scrapper sports a few minor differences from the original figure, including squared off fist-holes, and solid knees where the original toy featured small holes.
- Devastator (reissue giftset, 2013)
- ID number: 20A
- Accessories: Laser pistol, Super Wing
- Scrapper 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, Scrapper is also a slightly different color and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his optics.
Generations
- Devastator (gift set, 2015)
- Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords
- Combiner Wars Constructicon Scrapper is an all-new Voyager-sized figure that forms Titan Class Devastator's right leg. His face-scupt is considered to be a much bigger and more accurate version of his original G1 counterpart (the latter sometimes lack paint job for his visor). He's packaged with the other Constructicons in a massive box. This Devastator currently holds the record of being the tallest combiner toy released to date.
- Unmentioned in the instructions, the two swords/wing pieces can mount on the back of his vehicle mode to form the "Attack Payloader" mode that the original toy had. The overall proportions of his front loader mode are somewhat similar to Generations Scoop's.
- Although a rare occurrence for a toy of his size, Scrapper lacks elbow joints. This was claimed to be done to maintain Devastator's structural stability since, as with the G1 toy, Scrapper's arms form the back segments of Devastator's right foot. Unfortunately, his bucket is locked in by a single tab that leaves the giant unable to stand easily if broken.
- Devastator (gift set, 2015)
- Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords
- A redeco of the above Scrapper figure also available as part of a gift set, featuring extensive paint operations and 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.
- 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
- Devastor (Devastator) (Gift set, 2015-12-12)
- ID Number: UW-04
- Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles
- Takara's Scrapper, included in the Unite Warriors Devastor set, has some deco changes to better match the G1 cartoon, most notably painted rims and a much darker face. He now includes his classic handgun. Most significantly, this version of the figure was retooled to have functioning elbows; they lock (very tightly) in place when used for his leg mode. Less significantly, this version's hands and wrist-joints have been modified such that when flipped out in leg mode, the hands become flat, stable additional supports.
- For some inexplicable reason, the Decepticon insignia on his front scoop is a factory-applied sticker instead of a tampograph. It is the only sticker in the entire set.
Vintage G1
- Devastator (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
- 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 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.
- Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Scrapper's case, he features a darker canopy cover.
- His robot mode stock photo is mistransformed: His legs are not folded out properly.
Merchandise
Decoy
- Destron Hero Collection 22 (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)
- In Japan, a purple rubber mini-figure of Scrapper was available in part of a massive multi-pack of similar mini-figurines. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his Tech Spec ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of Transformers board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something. Scrapper has a weird-looking face.
- Scrapper (Decoy, 1987)
- Decoy number: 47
- The Hasbro Decoy release of the Scrapper game piece is almost identical to the Japanese version, except the number on his back is a simple "checklist" number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded Throttlebots, Combaticons, Stunticons and Terrorcons. Early Throttlebots were packaged with red Decepticon decoys: these are much rarer than the purple ones.
The Loyal Subjects
- The Loyal Subjects Scrapper is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He features a hinged shovel backpack, as well as some sound effects. Scrapper also wields his classic gun. For every 16 figures, there are two Scrappers.
- Like most of his wave, his bio card plagiarizes this wiki article's opening paragraph.
Transformers Trading Card Game
- Scrapper, Constructicon Foreman (2019)
- Wave 2A: Devastator Deck
- Rarity: RT
- Card Number: T06/T06
- Stars: 5
- Scrapper, Constructicon Foreman 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, Scrapper, Constructicon Foreman 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 Scrapper, Constructicon Foreman depicts the lower left portion of Devastator.
- The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the Transformers Legends mobile game.
- Scrapper, Constructicon Foreman 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.
References
- ↑ "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks" at TF-1.com.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "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.
