Seeing long haul puts it in perspective of how big this Devestator would be. The ladder on the front of the truck is actually a staircase. It's a massive vehicle
I love these figures for their looks and the quality. The price can't be beat for what you get. You both have me super intrigued this morning to go grab them and transform them now. One of the biggest selling points for me - Are they fun. You both agree they are fun for various reasons. Great job and video, as always, guys. 😊
One thing about this second set that stood out to me is how well they locked in place for the combined torso. Pure genius and as satisfying as it is secure. The last set can't help but be a slam dunk at this point, and I think at this point I can say Mecha Invasion will be the representation that definitely gets posed and played with the most. Thanks for the update on the war front guys, TADA1!
The one constant about both was how much fun it was transforming. I actually mentioned this to my friend after transforming Long Haul (which was first). I love how they both look in robot & alt mode, no major complaints. And they both roll really well in alt mode (esp Long Haul w/ those big fat tires, love it). The hardest part about the transformation process came from Hook’s feet: I didn’t realize which side had to be lifted first, so struggled for a bit lol and in addition, wasn’t easy, even with my spudger. I had to use a harder object. It was so ridiculous that was the Achilles’ heel lol. And I do prefer Hook’s look overall, so he’s my fav. Also, I notice the plastic of the OG Battlestar Galatica helmet of Long Haul is a bit thick in relation to the light sensor - you need a strong magnet to get that to light up, at least with mine (tested with different magnets). Unless it’s simply the specific sensor. Also, side note: I think the main Devastator head’s eyes are too recessed or the light is not strong enough to light the eyes as bright as the others, perhaps due to placement. Maybe it’ll look different once fully combined. All in all, impressed with both in terms of paint application / scheme, details, joints, and ease of transformation. For the cost, just can’t be beat IMO. Love, love this set. Great job reviewing both, gents - you guys are spot on and agree with the majority of your points.
Thank you. You made some great points. I didn't have any issues with transformation or right tabs. Just placing the battery cover back into Longhaul because of the limited head movement and putting the battery into the combiner head. It was a very tight fit and I had to use my spudger to push it in
Mecha Invasion, so far, is my surprise hit of the year. Wasn't interested at first but you guys sold me on them. They look good and for the cost, they wreck anything Hasblow has announced. $90+ for a waffle ridden leader class or two really solid triple changers......
@@botvscon yes, tested prior, no joy. But good call, will have to look into a replacement request perhaps. But there’s definitely no magnet in that effin’ gun lol.
Hands down MI wins in alt mode. I’ve done construction my whole life, and those vehicle modes are almost perfect if not perfect and all the little details with the construction striping on them is the icing on the cake.
Another banger gentleman, very good analysis as usual. They look great , not for me. I'm 47 so g1 is all I connect with. Great show, you guys will blow up in no time
Great stuff as always, thank you. This set doesn't look as good as the first and tipper is a really chonky dude in bot mode. If this came from the company, who shall not be named, it would be awesome. Still, it looks like a ton of fun but I don't like to play with my figures, never have.
I'm still waiting for the set to arrive. Seems ok, although both of these figures will be set to side when grimlock come as this is the only reason im buying this. Im not tearing my clothes for it. I see this set for people that like stylized figures and not g1. You also see that its a vehicle that becomes a robot, not a robot, that changes to a vehicle. Unfortunately, to my mind, it seems like a very good build, Chinese figure.
Now I'm confused. You're getting the set for Grimlock who is stylized and not G1. Then Grimlock nor the dinobots combined in G1. So since you are buying this, are you saying you don't like G1 and like stylized? 🤷🏾
So Hasbro is roughly $210ish for the set and this is $300……. Hard choice, but Idgaf what anyone says I will get the 86 Devy, keep him combined wait for chest gap fillers I know will come. After that this might be my next set.
My 2 cent: best in devy wars: mecha for alt mode. Dst for robot mode. Ft for combiner. Mmc second place for combiner mode. Hasbro only for “nostalgia” other companies sorry… xtb scapper : don’t like the eyes visor.
@ the thing is the devy is the most represented combiner in the show so there are lots of scenes that we want to create on our shelves : vs omega scene … vs Dinobots… even vs bruticus… and lots of other .. so we need a lot of bots lol
Seeing long haul puts it in perspective of how big this Devestator would be. The ladder on the front of the truck is actually a staircase. It's a massive vehicle
I ended up looking it up and it is
I love these figures for their looks and the quality. The price can't be beat for what you get. You both have me super intrigued this morning to go grab them and transform them now. One of the biggest selling points for me - Are they fun. You both agree they are fun for various reasons. Great job and video, as always, guys. 😊
Thank you. I wish I had more idle time to transform my figures more. These are so cool though
@@Scoobyprime I can vouch for them as well - absolutely love these two. Gearing up to be a great set / combiner.
One thing about this second set that stood out to me is how well they locked in place for the combined torso. Pure genius and as satisfying as it is secure. The last set can't help but be a slam dunk at this point, and I think at this point I can say Mecha Invasion will be the representation that definitely gets posed and played with the most. Thanks for the update on the war front guys, TADA1!
I haven't attempted combine mode yet at I'm waiting for the complete set to do it all at once. That is good to hear it connects well.
Well, that's a new meaning for KO. A triple changer, with a triple entendre (7:52) _Knock_ *_On._* 🤭
🤣
Hook be like : Don’t let the height fool ya, I’ve got a huge boom!”
Haha
The alt modes for both of these a really good.
We agree
The one constant about both was how much fun it was transforming. I actually mentioned this to my friend after transforming Long Haul (which was first).
I love how they both look in robot & alt mode, no major complaints. And they both roll really well in alt mode (esp Long Haul w/ those big fat tires, love it).
The hardest part about the transformation process came from Hook’s feet: I didn’t realize which side had to be lifted first, so struggled for a bit lol and in addition, wasn’t easy, even with my spudger. I had to use a harder object. It was so ridiculous that was the Achilles’ heel lol.
And I do prefer Hook’s look overall, so he’s my fav. Also, I notice the plastic of the OG Battlestar Galatica helmet of Long Haul is a bit thick in relation to the light sensor - you need a strong magnet to get that to light up, at least with mine (tested with different magnets). Unless it’s simply the specific sensor.
Also, side note: I think the main Devastator head’s eyes are too recessed or the light is not strong enough to light the eyes as bright as the others, perhaps due to placement. Maybe it’ll look different once fully combined.
All in all, impressed with both in terms of paint application / scheme, details, joints, and ease of transformation. For the cost, just can’t be beat IMO. Love, love this set.
Great job reviewing both, gents - you guys are spot on and agree with the majority of your points.
Thank you. You made some great points. I didn't have any issues with transformation or right tabs. Just placing the battery cover back into Longhaul because of the limited head movement and putting the battery into the combiner head. It was a very tight fit and I had to use my spudger to push it in
@ yeah agreed; inserting those batteries were a pain (but so glad they were free lol), esp Devastator’s head - a real PITA.
Very cool set. I think they might get me if they do a G2 box set. Thanks for the showcase
No problem 👍 if they do G2 I'm in all over again
I like the crane
That is a Corey dump truck they are huge
Like like it would be
Should get mine today and cant wait! MI is becoming one of my fave 3rd party companies! 🤘🏾 Btw, their Grimmy is the center of their Volcanicus. 👍🏾
Yep. We haven't seen any mode updated about Grimlock but will keep everyone posted of course when we do
Mecha Invasion, so far, is my surprise hit of the year. Wasn't interested at first but you guys sold me on them. They look good and for the cost, they wreck anything Hasblow has announced. $90+ for a waffle ridden leader class or two really solid triple changers......
I think we've convinced a few people to jump on board. You really can't beat the cost and quality
5:48 in my set, Hook’s gun magnet works fine & Long Haul’s gun magnet does not work at all. 😂
If put in a replacement request? Did you try it before you put the battery holder in the head?
@@botvscon yes, tested prior, no joy. But good call, will have to look into a replacement request perhaps. But there’s definitely no magnet in that effin’ gun lol.
dump trucks don’t normally have big box fans sitting on the hoods, but it’s not the worst eye sore since it’s probably due to transformation. 🤷🏻♂️
Your guess is much better than ours on that.
I’ve bought 2 sets mecha invasion its my first devastator really like it so far
Good intro into a good company for a good alternative to this character
Hands down MI wins in alt mode. I’ve done construction my whole life, and those vehicle modes are almost perfect if not perfect and all the little details with the construction striping on them is the icing on the cake.
We've seen a lot of comments say the same thing
Another banger gentleman, very good analysis as usual. They look great , not for me. I'm 47 so g1 is all I connect with. Great show, you guys will blow up in no time
Thank you. We are the same age so I get the G1 connection
"Fist to pound autobot scum", classic 😂😅
Haha
Great stuff as always, thank you. This set doesn't look as good as the first and tipper is a really chonky dude in bot mode. If this came from the company, who shall not be named, it would be awesome. Still, it looks like a ton of fun but I don't like to play with my figures, never have.
Is that compliant that shall not be named start with an H?
Where did you buy the decpticon symbol sheet?
Toyhax
Those particular symbols are from the two dollar sampler from Toyhax.
~The Con
@ Thanks Guys
I'm still waiting for the set to arrive. Seems ok, although both of these figures will be set to side when grimlock come as this is the only reason im buying this. Im not tearing my clothes for it. I see this set for people that like stylized figures and not g1. You also see that its a vehicle that becomes a robot, not a robot, that changes to a vehicle. Unfortunately, to my mind, it seems like a very good build, Chinese figure.
Now I'm confused. You're getting the set for Grimlock who is stylized and not G1. Then Grimlock nor the dinobots combined in G1.
So since you are buying this, are you saying you don't like G1 and like stylized? 🤷🏾
So Hasbro is roughly $210ish for the set and this is $300……. Hard choice, but Idgaf what anyone says I will get the 86 Devy, keep him combined wait for chest gap fillers I know will come. After that this might be my next set.
Hope you enjoy it.
My 2 cent: best in devy wars: mecha for alt mode. Dst for robot mode. Ft for combiner. Mmc second place for combiner mode. Hasbro only for “nostalgia” other companies sorry… xtb scapper : don’t like the eyes visor.
I we have had a lot of various opinions on these companies offerings and that's why we wanted to do these Devy War videos
@ the thing is the devy is the most represented combiner in the show so there are lots of scenes that we want to create on our shelves : vs omega scene … vs Dinobots… even vs bruticus… and lots of other .. so we need a lot of bots lol
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BelAZ_75710 long haul is based on this construction vehicle
It reminded me of one of these www.cat.com/en_US/products/new/equipment/off-highway-trucks/off-highway-trucks/122020.html