TRANSFORMERSGenerations Combiner Wars Devastator Figure Set (Amazon Exclusive)

Fantastic model still can't believe how big Devastator is!

'Generations' Devastator is the first in the recent line of 'Combiner Wars' action figure sets from Hasbro, and this thing does not disappoint in the slightest!Included in the set are the six Constructicons - Scrapper, Hook, Long Haul, Mixmaster, Scavenger and Bonecrusher - and what will immediately hit you when you first open the box is just how big each individual transformers is, which creates an incredible sense of anticipation about how massive the combined Devastator is going to be.Individually the six Decepticons are very cool. Each stands at about 6" high (Long Haul is even more impressive due to his additional bulk) and all of them are very well articulated. They are almost picture-perfect representations of how they were portrayed in the Transformers Generation 1 animated series and comic book. Some of the figures are more complicated to transform that others - Scrapper for example only has about 8 points of Transformation, but the likes of Bonecrusher and Scavenger have about twice that amount. Vehicle modes are likewise very accurate representations of the comics and cartoon.Of course the main reason anyone would buy this set is for the combined mode, and Devastator doesnt let you down - he really is a sight to behold!Standing at a full 18" tall, and much like his component parts every bit the embodiment of his animated counterpart, Devastator is everything that his original toy wasn't. Massive, visually impressive, and designed in a way that provides him with an amazing level of articulation. The figure has points of articulation in the head, shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, hips and knees, providing a pretty much unlimited number of possible poses.Whilst I dont think anything would prevent me from giving this item the five star review it so richly deserves, Devastator is not without its problems:Firstly, perhaps its my age (I'm sure it was much easier when I was five!), but some of the Constructicons require a degree in engineering to figure out how to transform even with the instructions. Additionally whilst none of the figures are fragile as such, a lot of the joints and limbs need a certain degree of force when transforming them, and there are numerous parts on several of the figures that are prone to popping off in your hand. Fortunately all of the limbs are attached via ball joints and can be clipped right back on if they come off, so there is little chance of permanently breaking the figure, although you may have to be cautious about losing parts. As impressive and articulated as Devastator is, he can also be very difficult to pose without bits falling off, with Scrappers dozer-blade (which forms his right foot) being especially prone to popping out of place and sending the whole thing toppling over. Finally - and its a trifling complaint - none of the individual Constructicons come with personal weapons as was the case with the early toys, although Devastators hands can be transformed into rocket launchers for them to carry.In conclusion if any action figure is ever worth the money you pay for it then its this one (although I recommend consulting other online retailers/aution sites for the most competitive prices). Its definitely a big-boys toy rather than something for the kids, but if youre a late 30's long-time fan of the Transformers franchise like I am then you will find it impossible not to be impressed!