G1 Transformers CONSTRUCTICONS & DEVASTATOR Retrospective [Patreon Special Missions]
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Prepare for retrospection! Constructicons: SUPERIOR in this G1 retrospective thanks to Lord Cognito of the Iron Lords Podcast!
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these videos are great fun to watch, its also cool wakeing up on saturday mornings to watch them
Thanks Adrien, glad to hear it!
My father told me he had the pack with all of them, but it didn't have all the pieces to assamble Devastator.
Constructicons on a Saturday morning, it's 1985 again. What fun it was to see two 'acid masters', Alien and Mixmaster side by side. Thanks for your work Michael, you made my day with this one.
Thanks Marcus!
I remember earning them as a reward for good grades at school. One academic year, six report cards, six honor rolls, six Constructicons, and one Devastator.
As one would expect, I have them to this day.
Great! That's a neat story.
I remember my best friends and neighbors had Dinobots, so I begged my parents to take me to the mall to buy one. Every store was sold out, and I was heartbroken. I ended up with Scavenger as consolation. He was my only Constructicon ever.
Thank you for the happy, positive, and educational escapism. Another great video.
Thanks Vincent!
Watching the care and every bit of attention to detail Lord Michael Mercy has put to my favorite G1 combiner is like watching my weekday cartoons all over again as a kid. You REALLY nailed the essence of each Constructicon and why I LOVE them so much. You even nailed Dev's personality and the laugh lol. So many memories and matchups with other combiners. I had the combo set as a Toys R Us birthday gift from my dad. Even though Hasbro butchered their origin story a few times! lmao FANTASTIC Job my friend. THANK YOU for all that you do! #NerdMaste
Thanks good brother! Glad you enjoyed it. And thank you for all of your support, Ninja Lord! 🙏
"Prepare for extermination" My favorite line in all of Transformers.
If G1 Hook was a Railway Series character, something ironic or embarrassing would happen to him following a display of his snobbery and have others laugh at him for it. Meanwhile G1 Scavenger would be the underdog who proves his worth and that he’s more than a useless pile of scrap.
I really liked how you used an infrared effect for the tech specs, that brought me back 🙂
I really like how hasbro made the first combiner in a transformers
Had this when i was kid..proud onwer of g1.
Always loved the mix of green & purple colours.
Devasteitor was and is my favorite combiner over the other combiner ! The most funny thing I never played with him went I was kid ! My first Devasteitor i buoyed year ago and i has second one from NBK big one . Devasteitor is the man of the combiner!
Michael's tech spec on editing skill is a 10!
I love how you turned the tech specs red to show their stats.
Funny, I was combining my cw constructicons whilst watching
The Devastator gift set was the first Transformer I ever got.
I really enjoyed this... Even the the ad's was on point.. Sick editing
Yeah. That is suberb editing
The constructicons were the only merge group where every member had the same color scheme except for Prediking and they both looked great as Devastator and Prediking.
I've got a black lab/boxer mix that I named Scrapper, though not because he's a Decepticon lol
Energon Cubes. The Only way to a Decepticons Heart. Lol.
Devastator is my favorite combiner.
He really had the spotlight in the 1986 movie.
This is brilliant Michael. Beautifully put together. Now, how do we get these shown in schools?
The Devastator feller is heIIa awesome...🤘🏼💯✔️
IF you think about in hind-site, they could of used these big combiners to justify Mega-tron being a huge gun.
You’re the Michael we want for Transformer films, no Michael Bay! Amazing job lad, amazing! 10/10🙏🏼
Nice effect with the red over their stats. I forgot they did that back in the day. I've got some Seige and Earthrise figures and was wandering what the little red sheet was for.
Thanks!
I bought mine individually, with I believe the last of the six buying two at once. I'm pretty sure my first was Scavenger and Long Haul and Hook the last. I recall being amazed and proud of myself for assembling them all. It would spark my dedication toward completing sets, Superion and Bruticus for example. I sadly as with all my Transformers neglected and lost them over time. When I started collecting a few years ago I never had a hope I would own them again then one day I walked into Walmart and saw the rereleased gift set, I literally jumped up and down. Coincidentally I am waiting for my Cool Become Brave scaled down version, sitting at my local post office now, bummed it didn't get delivered today but this video made me feel better, keep up the awesome work Mr. Mercy!
Thanks for making another outstanding video. The Constructicons MADE Christmas ‘85. My parents wrapped them up individually and My excitement grew exponentially each time I opened one. My parents still enjoy the part of the family video when I excitedly exclaim “If get all of them I can make Devastator!” Over the years I sadly lost all but mixmaster and hook but quickly nabbed the classic reissue a few years ago for myself and my son.
*Mix Master* sounds like a rapper
My head cannon is that they were alive on cybertron but were destroyed during the war but their “souls” were saved by the decepticons and when they came to earth they were rebuilt on earth
That's a great way of making all of the origins still count.
A question why constructicons appeared in heavy war metal in 1984 yes they are from 1985
"Dinobots, destroy Devastator!"
"Me Grimlock love challenge!"
Him Grimlock got his butt kicked. :)
I remember having this as a kid, it were my favorite transformers alongside Starscream cus I loved building machines and aircrafts, gonna buy this again!
DEVASTATOR is awesome. My first ( and probably alot of others) Combiner. Loved and still Love him.
So I’m guessing Long Haul is the “Logistics wins wars” type of guy
I really wish I had those figures of Sparkplug, & Spike, to set next to my Devastator, figure to get the true magnitude of Devastator’s, massive size!
Awesome video! I always loved the Constructicons and Devastator, and they were my favorite combiner team on the Decepticon side (for the Autobots, my favorite is Computon). Long Haul was my favorite figure of the bunch!
By the way, did anyone else ever have trouble with Hook's feet breaking?
It always bothered me that Prowl was killed by Scavenger, the absolute least of all the Constructicons!!! It could have been Scrapper, Hook, Bonecrusher or any of the seekers to do it, but it had to be Scavenger!!!
The first transformers I ever owned, wanted Soundwave, Mom couldn't find so she got me Constructacons, loved them!!!
Constructicons get Heavy Metal and Combine into Devastator!!!!!
I bought the individual carded ones at a local drug store back in the day. Definitely one of my favourites of the time, but as with all G1 figures, was still a bit disappointed on the differences between the animation model and the figure.
The CrazyDevy upgrades really did help improve the appearance even though it made the figure a bit unstable. I think that project was one of the earliest of the third party kits that modified original figures at the time.
Eventually I also bought the Takara re-issue along with the X Transbots upgrade kit, which was a good design compromise. Both versions are part of my display at home.
YES!
So this channel made me pull out all my old transformers and looking at my constructicons they are yellow not green.. Anyone know what line those are from?
G2 versions from the 90s?
@@MichaelMercy 90s sounds about right. Could never afford them as a kid but when i got my first job i bought devastator. Im trying to sort out all the different lines being a new collector and its a little overwhelming.... toy lines with sublines, third party stuff...
I was obsessed with the combaticons. Their different colors made Bruticus look patched together and super cool to my young eyes. I had swindle (still the coolest hoodwinker ever) Votex, and Onslaught. The others were out of my reach as a child no matter how long I looked at their pictures in the catalogue. I would love to see Bruticus Mr. Mercy.
Retroactive
There is a subset of Good and service robots robots that specialize in construction and creation ( to include characters like Hoist, wheel jack etc)
Within that group is another subset of at least 8 that were responsible for building /creating Megatron.
There is another group of Six that worked as a team and were friends with Omega supreme until Megatron turned them with his robosmasher and in the process gave them a second transformation that allowed them to combine into a larger single robot form. But that form was known only by Omega Supreme on the autobot side and he tended to be a loner. That team accompanied Megatron in pursuit of the Ark and the autobots but remained on the ship (like the Insecticons) as the sips engineers (unlike the insecticons who were protected in stasis) that shipped crashed and the Consticons were badly damaged and offline. Megatron then ordered them rebuilt once the wreckage was found and introduced them to a shocked Assembly of autobots not including Omega. Later when Omega Supreme arrives and pledged fealty to Optimus he regularly abandoned his position in pursuit of the Constructicons until Optimus finally called him out on it
Where can I find a version of Mixmaster with the gray drum, instead of the green?
Michael, I am a big fan of your videos. It’s refreshing to see a content creator who actually puts time and effort into his content. The editing, the writing, the G1 background music...just phenomenal! You inspire me to be a better UA-camr. Keep up the amazing work, sir.
Such great figures. I had a hodgepodge mix of the original G1 green ones and the European/G2 yellow ones so I couldn't combine them into Devastator due to a couple of connecting tabs being absent on my yellow euro versions. When I finally acquired the complete Encore amnie colour reissue as an adult, I was absolutely delighted. Great video Michael!
Thanks Mark! I didn't have the originals but did snap up the yellow G2 versions in the 90s. Had so much fun assembling them into Devastator even though I was supposedly 'too old' for toys at that point. :D
It’s a shame most of their appearances were done by AKOM. They couldn’t even keep his eyes/visor consistent. Keep up the good work!
Nice and funny Review. Do u have the exact measurements of the box??
How long did it take you to build your collection of all the greatest 80's toys? You must have the largest collection of 80's toys.
These vids take me back to my child hood. I still have my g1 set of constructicons. It was my most favorite set of transformers till I got the stunticons and the combaticons.
awesome trans formers i like watching you're videos about toys 👍👍👍
Great video of the vintage Constructicons, I like how far the Japanese came in making toy robots for decades and now we have these awesome mode changing robot toys that keep getting better.
Thanks loke the video I know now Moreno of the devastator great collectible figure
from memory hook was hard to buy, never any stock, I never could find it in stores to buy these, hook also broke easily. such a shame, great series of transformers
I remember being so torn as a kid because I loved the constructicons but felt like a traitor cause they were the bad guys 🤣
Scavenger may have self esteem issues but he had no issues taking out Prowl in the movie 😒
"Can do chiropractics and ocular exams at the same time..." Brilliant :)
The chicken or the egg, or rather, the Megatron or the Constructicons?
The constructicons and Devastator are so original to the series that the writers wanted to make certain there was a story about them, so they ended up writing three.
My favorite combiner! Always wanted this as a kid
Great video, very enjoyable thanks :)
that was perfect timing. it showed the we'll be back righta s a add poped up
Very nice, thier combined form looked very nice.
I have an answer to the g1 animation continuity if u want to hear it. It might be a decent explanation
I only have scraper, but he's still cool though.
Constructicons are always superior to me. XD
Well done with the character impressions :)
The ad transition was really sharp good job on that and the whole video too.
I actually have the G1 scavenger figure
I love those little clips that you use to make it look like they are talking to you
The constructicons are the best, great video
Do bruticus and computron next!!
Aways wanted them but never got them 😢
Scavenger didn't get any cubes 😢
Oh wow! I always thought Hook was the leader 😮
Did you see peter Cullen be for because roll out🤖
Always reminding us that Growing up was our worst decision.
Never too late to correct a mistake! :D
Have Mercy! This was tremendous!!
Thanks Rhett! 🙏
@@MichaelMercy My absolute sincere pleasure Michael. I am really blown away by your content and editing skillset. You have been truely Blessed!
The talking soo cool devstaer
Can you do the power masters please
Can you do a video about M.A.S.K.😃
Had these and wreck the hell out of them !
Nicely done, Devistator was the greatest! 😎👍
0:03 Scrapper ran out of breath xd
I see two different Mix Masters in this video. One has a purple drum and one chartreuse. Could you explain the difference please? Thanks
The purple drum is from the XP-01 upgrade kit.
Of all of the combiner bots out there, The Constructicons were number one for me. They were a team of builders. After they were done smashing up a building, they could build a better one. I find their comic origin is easier to follow.
Also unique having 6 members instead of the regular 5.
Awesome video, good job sir
When i saw the G1 cartoon as a kid and the first appeareance of constructicons & then DEVASTATOR fighting the dinobots that was a game changer from just being awesome to absolutely EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!
I only had the truck
Great review, I had those when I was a kid, found the box set in 1992 in a used toys store, paid US$5,00 (R$25,00 - Brazilian reais) back than. Ended up giving them to a friend of mine that was a real fan of Transformers, I know they are in good hands.
This was an outstandingly well constructed review of the G1 Constructicons. :D Well done Michael Mercy. :D Double Thumbs Up. ;D
What a great spot light!
this looks nice
Another great Transformers video. Had 2 of them when I was younger, same generation I believe. I think they had orange variants at some point. (or maybe those were constructicons?)Love the clips from the cartoon as always :)
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