Thanks for all the great content guys! I just got back into collecting MPs again after about 2 years of hiatus and this Devastator war has drawn me back in. I just bought both XTB's offering and debating on the FT Gehry. After your review, I still don't know if I should get it or not though.
@@botvscon Yes... I have been keeping up with all the latest news and announcements... and reviews as well. I can't wait till you guys get hold of the X-transbot MX-41 soon. I gave in and ordered the FT-32A as well.
Bobby - theres a way also to transform the front load scoop such that it is full width when it hangs over his back in bot mode - the way that it collapses down in bot mode is really weird - too narrow to be toon accurate
29:33 I dunno, basically paying for the size of the Devastator ultimately, not the figure itself, given ~$200 per figure. Which is a no way for me personally. MECHA INVASION GLA FTW! 😂
I love how everyone has such different opinions about all these various figures. Besides all the transforming, I'm glad we are doing these comparisons.
Great Review Guys...Eventhough I know FTs has a good figure, the looks are just off enough for me to go XTB. My Combined mode will be Constructor so I will be Going Full XTB.
You guys have been busy recently, it's getting hard to keep up with all the videos, haha! Definitely agree that the vehicle mode is the weakest part of this one. On the plus side, he's a heavy bot which hopefully bodes well for the combiner's stability.
Bot vs Con: The Devastator Wars....... where's this movie?!?!? Leg mode looks incredibly solid, in thanks largely to an add on part (aka, the hiking backpack) that looks horrendous in every other mode. Alt-mode reminds me of a Lego brick with wheels. Most accessories end up in bag, in my collection, but it doesn't seem like he can pose with that trumpet very well. As shocked as I am to say, for me, XTB is winning in bot and alt modes. Plus leg mode for XTB seems solid so far, the stand regardless.
Nice seeing you on the stream the other day. I think we agree on every point so far. I am very curious to FT next release as well as the time between releases. So far, XTB is on a 6 year trajectory. I picked up Longhaul about this time last year.
@botvscon hopefully not 6 years but they seemed to hit a slow down at the end of 2024 for some reason. The third Omnibot was supposed to be out, in October I think, and Abbadon was supposed to be released in Dec or this month at the latest. Must of had some internal or factory issues.
As for the most premium and most accurate MP Devy in this war I still feel FansToys is clearly in the lead for best G1 bot mode representation, and the final combiner is definitely going to be a massive boy. Really curious to see how their Scavenger comes out! Thanks for the update on the warfront!
Considering we haven't seen MMC for G1 aesthetics, it is only a 2 company rave with FT and XTB. We should have some more entries coming really soon though.
@@Scoobyprime Has the battle started on the Legends front? It's only Magic square and Newage and it was fought a few years ago. Magic Square won for me
I have the FT Scrapper and I love it. I think It looks better than XTB in bot mode but XTB has far better articulation. For a MP Devestator u can’t loose with either FT or XTB
After my last 2 XTransbot figures, Jocund and Fuzz, I decided to go with FansToys for Devastator. I think it is gonna be solid in combined mode, but I think I'm going to grab the XTransbots and keep them in bot mode.
I would love to see how Bobby displays FT Constructicons. Gehry never looked right next to any of my other figs in bot mode so I replaced him with Xtransbots. FT is now just combined mode.
I must admit that everything is just G going behind glass right now. I plan on getting some more cases soon and then we will do another collection review.
I'm thinking FT in individual bot modes, XTB in vehicle modes, Toyworld combined, and SS86 in a closet so he can take it out and mess with it when the cameras are off.
IDK, I think the FT looks the closest to that toon pic you showed, including XTB. I think they made the bucket a little too complicated in order to shrink it in bot mode. I think the alt mode is a lot better than it's given credit. The loaders back in the early 80's looked like that, and they are ugly. Thanks for the showcase.
@botvscon yeah I was hoping you'd bring in DST. I really like the looks of them so far. I watched xtb video today. The combined mode does not look good at all.Lots of small pieces that look like they'll break easy.
The bot mode is a 5 and looks like it has the mobility of Frankenstein. The alt mode is pretty much a joke and I would give it a 2. It's really built for combined mode (it's really a brick) and I don't doubt it will be a 10 there. I've seen a video of xtb's scrapper and it looks good in both bot and alt modes but I have a feeling it won't be a great combiner leg, disappointing. Can't wait to see how all this plays out in the next few years. Come on Cang toys. Thank you Bobby for being the bought so we can get all this great content. Thank you too, James.
You are welcome. A 5 for not mode..... Yikes!!! I think FT has to step up in their future releases though it would be hard to mess with the scale they've already created with this release.I'm very curious of how Longhaul will come out with how bulky this one is.
I swear every Devy set has something about it I like better than the others…. in my mind if I had unlimited funds, they would be no clear overall winner and I would probably pick up every single set just to scratch all the itches. Is that what you did, Bobby?
It’s all about Fans Toys for me, no more MMC, no more XTB, no more KFC, no DX9, no nothing but FT. I enjoy my collection much more now that I cut all the fat off.
I will wait for MMC. mecha invasion devastator looks good. I might jump on it. It looks like generation toys but look better. has for fans toys, it looks good but not for me. price and how long they take to make them. Look at Menasor
23:50 nice catch James on the differing colored plastics
Thanks!
~The Con
Another great review gents - thanks Bobby for your excellent breakdown and showcasing.
Always appreciate the support! Glad you liked it
Much bigger than I thought it was going to be
He is a biggie
14:57 it’s because of Bobby’s manicured nails 🤣
I probably need a manicure
Thanks for all the great content guys! I just got back into collecting MPs again after about 2 years of hiatus and this Devastator war has drawn me back in. I just bought both XTB's offering and debating on the FT Gehry. After your review, I still don't know if I should get it or not though.
You are welcome. We will keep it going to hopefully help you and others make educated decisions which energy way you choose to go
@@botvscon Yes... I have been keeping up with all the latest news and announcements... and reviews as well. I can't wait till you guys get hold of the X-transbot MX-41 soon. I gave in and ordered the FT-32A as well.
9:09 that backpack and partsformation dare I say, holy cow no way. How much again? ;)
And here I thought MP-44’s backpack was a lot lmao.
Well it's cheaper than MP44 LOL. I like that they gave the leg piece storage options even though it's not the best.just no side pushing for this guy
Bobby - theres a way also to transform the front load scoop such that it is full width when it hangs over his back in bot mode - the way that it collapses down in bot mode is really weird - too narrow to be toon accurate
Good point.
29:33 I dunno, basically paying for the size of the Devastator ultimately, not the figure itself, given ~$200 per figure. Which is a no way for me personally.
MECHA INVASION GLA FTW! 😂
I love how everyone has such different opinions about all these various figures. Besides all the transforming, I'm glad we are doing these comparisons.
@@botvscon you guys taking this on is a major project, no doubt. And I for one am thankful. TY!
As soon as I saw the size of these and Devastator, I was all in.
I like the heft of all FT figures
Great Review Guys...Eventhough I know FTs has a good figure, the looks are just off enough for me to go XTB. My Combined mode will be Constructor so I will be Going Full XTB.
That’s fair. Each company has their own style. I think they better step out up with future releases for this combiner.
You guys have been busy recently, it's getting hard to keep up with all the videos, haha!
Definitely agree that the vehicle mode is the weakest part of this one. On the plus side, he's a heavy bot which hopefully bodes well for the combiner's stability.
That is my biggest thumbs up for them. It was is bulky. We haven't talked about combine mode for any yet and will do that once the sets are complete.
Bot vs Con: The Devastator Wars....... where's this movie?!?!?
Leg mode looks incredibly solid, in thanks largely to an add on part (aka, the hiking backpack) that looks horrendous in every other mode. Alt-mode reminds me of a Lego brick with wheels. Most accessories end up in bag, in my collection, but it doesn't seem like he can pose with that trumpet very well.
As shocked as I am to say, for me, XTB is winning in bot and alt modes. Plus leg mode for XTB seems solid so far, the stand regardless.
Nice seeing you on the stream the other day. I think we agree on every point so far. I am very curious to FT next release as well as the time between releases. So far, XTB is on a 6 year trajectory. I picked up Longhaul about this time last year.
@botvscon hopefully not 6 years but they seemed to hit a slow down at the end of 2024 for some reason. The third Omnibot was supposed to be out, in October I think, and Abbadon was supposed to be released in Dec or this month at the latest. Must of had some internal or factory issues.
As for the most premium and most accurate MP Devy in this war I still feel FansToys is clearly in the lead for best G1 bot mode representation, and the final combiner is definitely going to be a massive boy. Really curious to see how their Scavenger comes out! Thanks for the update on the warfront!
Considering we haven't seen MMC for G1 aesthetics, it is only a 2 company rave with FT and XTB. We should have some more entries coming really soon though.
Xtransbot's scrapper looks pretty good.
Blu you should have them review your Newage Devastator legends scale...technically part of the wars
@@Scoobyprime Has the battle started on the Legends front? It's only Magic square and Newage and it was fought a few years ago. Magic Square won for me
@peace4myheart nope. Just messing with Blu lol...though I do need to check out the MS devy. I've only seen pictures of the newage in green or yellow.
James HATES that Ghery 🤣🤣
Hate's a strong word... But, yeah. It definitely isn't for me! But to each their own!
~The Con
@ I jest
I have the FT Scrapper and I love it. I think It looks better than XTB in bot mode but XTB has far better articulation. For a MP Devestator u can’t loose with either FT or XTB
I'm waiting to get the XTB in hand though I agree that you can't lose either way so far.
Will you guys consider legends scale Newage Devistator? I believe it was reissued recently and you can get it via prepaid??
No, neither one of us is going in for Legends scale options that are represents in MP
Nice review! I love how big the FT figure was, but that alt mode is super-weak! I'm good with my little NA Devastator...
Yeah it is a bit of a let down in alt mode. It is very solid in combine mode. I know we didn't show that off yet
After my last 2 XTransbot figures, Jocund and Fuzz, I decided to go with FansToys for Devastator. I think it is gonna be solid in combined mode, but I think I'm going to grab the XTransbots and keep them in bot mode.
I would love to see how Bobby displays FT Constructicons. Gehry never looked right next to any of my other figs in bot mode so I replaced him with Xtransbots. FT is now just combined mode.
I must admit that everything is just G going behind glass right now. I plan on getting some more cases soon and then we will do another collection review.
I'm thinking FT in individual bot modes, XTB in vehicle modes, Toyworld combined, and SS86 in a closet so he can take it out and mess with it when the cameras are off.
It's definitely a nice figure. Personally, I think Fanstoys, like you said, is prioritizing the combined mode.
Combined mode and bot mode from the front
IDK, I think the FT looks the closest to that toon pic you showed, including XTB. I think they made the bucket a little too complicated in order to shrink it in bot mode. I think the alt mode is a lot better than it's given credit. The loaders back in the early 80's looked like that, and they are ugly. Thanks for the showcase.
Bot mode -9, alt mode - 7.5, combined mode - 9.5
Fair enough. I am waiting to get XTB in hand for full thoughts though I think no one company has hit the mark completely so far.
@botvscon yeah I was hoping you'd bring in DST. I really like the looks of them so far. I watched xtb video today. The combined mode does not look good at all.Lots of small pieces that look like they'll break easy.
The bot mode is a 5 and looks like it has the mobility of Frankenstein. The alt mode is pretty much a joke and I would give it a 2. It's really built for combined mode (it's really a brick) and I don't doubt it will be a 10 there. I've seen a video of xtb's scrapper and it looks good in both bot and alt modes but I have a feeling it won't be a great combiner leg, disappointing. Can't wait to see how all this plays out in the next few years. Come on Cang toys. Thank you Bobby for being the bought so we can get all this great content. Thank you too, James.
You are welcome. A 5 for not mode..... Yikes!!! I think FT has to step up in their future releases though it would be hard to mess with the scale they've already created with this release.I'm very curious of how Longhaul will come out with how bulky this one is.
I swear every Devy set has something about it I like better than the others…. in my mind if I had unlimited funds, they would be no clear overall winner and I would probably pick up every single set just to scratch all the itches. Is that what you did, Bobby?
🤦🏾♂️ you got me.
It’s all about Fans Toys for me, no more MMC, no more XTB, no more KFC, no DX9, no nothing but FT. I enjoy my collection much more now that I cut all the fat off.
It definitely saves money
@ well I buy multiples so not really 😂
I will wait for MMC. mecha invasion devastator looks good. I might jump on it. It looks like generation toys but look better. has for fans toys, it looks good but not for me. price and how long they take to make them. Look at Menasor
Hoping they learned their lesson from the Superion and Menasor and wet don't have to wait several years for it to finish
FT should weigh the same as 2 of the MI…… it’s 4x the price!
It does probably
DreamStar Toys Scrapper is a lot better than Fans Toys. Mecha Invasion looks good as well, but to me the DreamStar alt mode is definitely better
They're is something for everyone in this war. So many options
@ That is true. What ever puts a smile on your face is what counts.