From ACToys user foklau we have a few in-package images of the Transformers Encore 20A “animation type” Devastator. Encore 20A’s box art has been given a facelift to match the altered designs of the Constructicons, most notably, the head on the artwork of Devastator. The new head is presented as a major selling feature, and has its own window in the box.
Click on the link above to check out the images.
Foster
I got the in-stock preorder filling e-mail earlier today from BBTS.
kaszal
This looks great… I was thinking of getting the old Encore 20 and JB-07 but now I'm not sure.
Does anyone have any in-hand photos of how the colours on the new Encore 20A match up with the upgrades from CD or JB?
Basically I like the new 20A but want the upgrades to go with it. Any recommendations welcome
Stepper
Still prefer the head for Encore #20 than this #20A
Maverick Hunter Christian
It'll be in next year's version.
JetBrawn
some 3rd party/custom-maker needs to sell one like this for Green Giant
to replace the derpy head. And while they're at it, paint the back of the head (Hook's foot) green and use clear red for the visor.
Foster
Ahh, okay. That'll be a pretty sharp setup, actually.
deathsheadII
what i ment to say was i'm getting the original to put between the 2 third partys and the encore to sit behind the 3 combined devs misb
D-Unit
I think it looks cool. If we didn't get the two 3rd party ones last year, I would get this one.
Foster
Yes, I got you the first time.
deathsheadII
going to get the original for display in between the 2 third party devs
Foster
You can always open it for display, then put it back in the box once you get Giant.
deathsheadII
need need need to get this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but will be staying misb to sit behind herc and giant ( when i finally get giant )
PoweredConvoy
It's not a matter of putting them back in, as entirely retooling the figures / creating new pieces for such.
As the photo you linked to isn't a variation of the original tooling but a prototype that was heavily altered before being finalized on and then having the molds created from what we've been getting since 1984.
So for all intents in purposes, those parts never existed on the figures released.
Randy
RedAlert Rescue
One question is if they were going to put extra effort in why not put the window inserts back in longhaul or the leg split in Mixmaster. ?
http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/construction_vehicle_robo_1_6.jpg
Anguirus
That is a devilishly clever way to "reissue." Not for me though, don't like Devastator enough to pay what the sucker costs.
danny boy
The new head is good but the yellowish green looks crap. Pass.
The_Black_Sheep
I'm a sucker for pretty much everything G1 but this? I really don't need this barely-there remold/repaint…
Enigma2K2
When I preordered Encore Devastator, it looked like this… then they switched them on me. I'd be REALLY pissed if not for the fact that I got a new Devastator.
Batman
Looks great. I got the first Encore Devastator release but I might still get this one at some point.
[Wing_Saber-X]
sweet, this as well. Im just waiting for the order confirmation from Amiami.