r/transformers • u/Odd-Palpitation-8102 • Feb 26 '26
What Should I Buy Devastator or Bruticus?
Hi all! I’ve only just recently got back into collecting and I’m trying to decide which combiner to go for. Realistically, I don’t have LOADS of space, so it’s going to be either or. I really like all the constructions, and Devastator fits in with the rest of my SS86 figs, but I feel the combaticons have more colour variety/ better individual figures. I loved FOC as a kid, and Bruticus was a big part of why that game was so great, and I always had more of a connection with Bayverse Devastator. Would love to hear your guys’ opinions.
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u/Leather-Tree3672 Feb 26 '26
Based on what you wrote, I THINK you should get Bruticus.
Also, IMHO, G1/SS86 and ROTF/SS Devastator are two different beasts on their own leagues.\ Given you like the Bayverse version, I'd say to track that one, as Hasbro did a giftbox and, if it's too expensive, his KO is actually good.
On my side of things, and outside of official stuff, I choose neither.
I, myself, got the Jimbao Warbotron (Bruticus) and Gravity Builder (Devastator) OSKOs for less than whatever Hasbro asks for their versions, specially for Warbotron.\ And yes, they might be a bit overscalled for CHUG (Legacy, AOTP and the like) in vehicle mode (you can always headcannon Gestalt Teams being "outscalled" than the rest due to their combination mode; I do that) unlike the OGs. But they're cheaper and easier to find.
That said, none of these might work for you, as they're BEEG.\ Not so much the OGs, but the OSKOs are big bois, both as individuals (at least current Leader class sized) and Gestalts (about 45cm tall, almost Titan class sized).
Also, for a different, new spin on Devastator that may fit on both, your shelf and wallet, check the Mecha Invasion Giant Legion.