Bonecrusher (G1)/toys

Bonecrusher is the Decepticons' resident bulldozer.

Toys

The Transformers

"You were so busy forcing me into a boner, you forgot you were committing one yourself!"

• Bonecrusher (Constructicon, 1985/1986)

• Hasbro Team ID number: 1
• Takara ID number: 36
• Accessories: laser pistol, Devastator's left fist, target shooter projectile launcher, rotor blade projectile
• Known designers: Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy)

Released in the second year of Hasbro's The Transformers toyline (first year in European markets), Bonecrusher is a redeco of the Takara Pre-Transformers Diaclone "Construction Vehicle Robot No.1 Bulldozer", transforming into a bright green bulldozer resembling a Caterpillar D9G pusher. He also has an "attack bulldozer" mode, attaching the "Target Shooter" (loaded with the "Rotor Blade" projectile) onto the posts on the hood of his vehicle mode. The Target Shooter could also become launcher or drill weapon attached to either of his arms in robot mode. He can also combine with his fellow Constructicons to form Devastator, functioning as the left arm.

On the European continent, Bonecrusher was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro's subsidiary Milton Bradley (MB) in 1985.^[1][2] In 1986, Bonecrusher and the other Constructicons were re-released in Europe, albeit this time in "Hasbro"-branded packaging (but manufactured by Joustra). The main difference with all other releases thus far was that the Constructicons' main color was now yellow instead of green.^[3][4][5] These are not to be confused with the later, non-combining yellow European Constructicons, nor with the yellow Generation 2 Constructicons (see below for both).

For the GiG Italian release of Transformers, "Scudo" and the other "Escavators" were sold in boxes very similar to the Takara packaging instead of on Hasbro-style cards. The boxes even sported the Takara ID numbers from "31" to "36", and omitted the "Hasbro" logo on the packaging in favor of a "Takara" logo.

• More information on Generation 1 Bonecrusher at TFU.info

• Devastator (Giftset, 1985)

• Takara ID number: 37
• Accessories: laser pistol, Devastator's left fist, target shooter projectile launcher, rotor blade projectile

Bonecrusher was also available as part of the Devastator gift set that was available in several markets, including the United States and Japan. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

Rumors are that an MB-branded Devastator giftset was also released in continental Europe, but thus far no packaged sample has surfaced.^[2]

• Constructicons (Constructicon, 1992)

• Accessories: laser pistol

Another yellow European exclusive version of Bonecrusher, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release, was released super-late in the original toylin's lifepsan. The main difference was that this version, just like the other Constructicons, came with no Devastator parts. This toy was also not officially named, as he came on a standardized card also used by the other five Constructicons.

There were two variants of this Bonecrusher: The initial production run had his canopy cast in gray plastic (a color choice unique to this version), whereas the other one had a yellow canopy like the previous European yellow Bonecrusher.^[6]

Generation 2

So they tried to shove me into a Boner yet again. I already GAVE you a boner! I can give you another one!!

• Bonecrusher (Constructicon, 1992)

• Team ID number: 1
• Accessories: "Laser pistol", "bionic power pak", drill, Devastator left fist

Part of the very first assortment of Generation 2 product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, all six Constructicons were redecoed, once again in primarily yellow and purple. However, these releases have some notable differences from the prior European-market yellow versions, the most blatantly obvious being the addition of a Generation 2-style Decepticon logo and "DECEPTICON" tampograph on each (in this case, on the front face of Bonecrusher's shovel). The purple plastic is also brighter in tone, and there are no gray-plastic parts. Most importantly, their ability to combine into Devastator has been restored, though Bonecrusher's combiner forearm (now labeled a "bionic power pak") and the fist and drill attachments have been retooled to remove all spring-loaded-launcher functionality from them.

A later and seemingly less common run in 1993 changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. It was long rumored that this release was a KB Toys exclusive, but that has since been debunked; KB just ended up with the lion's share of what was a simple late-run running change to the normal retail release.

• More information on Generation 2 Bonecrusher at TFU.info
• More information on orange Generation 2 Bonecrusher at TFU.info

Universe (2003)

A tiny boner.

• Bonecrusher (Micromaster, 2004)
  • Accessories: Devastator legs

A redeco of Crush-Bull, Bone Crusher transforms into a bulldozer. He can form the back or chest to any similar-construction Micromaster combiner robot, but his nominal position is as the back of Constructicon Devastator.

A KB Toys exclusive, he and the other Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from Sears during Christmastime, and Kmart's online store.

This mold was also used to make Micromaster Bonecrusher.

• More information on Bonecrusher at TFU.info

Classics

Chortle at Joker's boner

• Constructicon Devastator (Multi-pack, 2007)
  • Accessories: Claw weapon thing, energon star

Bonecrusher is one of the toys included in this Walmart exclusive gift pack, a redeco of the Energon Bonecrusher and Sledge mold. He transforms into a wheeled front-end loader and can form a leg or arm to any Energon-series "Powerlinx Combiner" super robot, though his nominal placement is as the right arm of Devastator.

This sculpt was also used to make Scrapper from the same gift pack.

• More information on Classics Bonecrusher at TFU.info

Encore

Reissued boner. (20A version pictured)

• Devastor (2011)
  • ID number: 20
  • Accessories: laser pistol, Devastator's left fist, target shooter/projectile launcher, rotor blade/projectile.

Bonecrusher was reissued in a giftset with his Constructicon teammates as part of TakaraTomy's Encore line. Apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Bonecrusher features a newly added tab to his arm to hold him together more securely in vehicle mode.

• Devastor (Anime Color Ver.) (2013)
  • ID number: 20A
  • Accessories: laser pistol, Devastator's left fist, target shooter/projectile launcher, rotor blade/projectile.

Bonecrusher was again reissued in a giftset in 2013 as part of TakaraTomy's Encore line, this time in a more 'anime accurate' color scheme. In addition to the mold changes of the 2011 version, Bonecrusher is also a slightly different color and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his face. His projectile launcher / Devastator's lower arm is colored black, instead of purple.

Kre-O

How'd My boner crimes get THIS small?

• Constructicon Devastator (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
  • Set number: A2224
  • Pieces: 76

• Known designers: Ed Masiello (Hasbro)

Bonecrusher comes as part of the Devastator Micro-Changer combiner set, and can be rebuilt from his robot mode into a bulldozer. He can also contribute his bricks to form Devastator together with Scrapper, Scavenger, and Mixmaster.

• More information on Bonecrusher at TFU.info

Combiner Wars

Boner of the year.

• Devastator (gift set, 2015)
  • Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords

• Known designers: John Warden (Hasbro), Shogo Hasui (TakaraTomy), Mark Maher (deco artist)

Combiner Wars Constructicon Bonecrusher is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a bulldozer and also forms Titan Class Devastator's left arm. He is packaged with the other Constructicons in a massive box.

As a part of a promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the Constructicons was given out when purchasing the set. As such, Bonecrusher was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.

• More information on Combiner Wars Bonecrusher at TFU.info

Convention exclusive boner of the year.

• Devastator (gift set, 2015)
  • Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords,

A redeco of the above Bonecrusher figure also available as part of a gift set, featuring extensive paint operations and vacuum metallized purple parts. The packaging of this set is designed to evoke both Bonecrusher's shovel and Devastator's head, and its interior is designed to resemble the title image of Devastator on his wiki page.

In the U.S., this set (also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release) was exclusive to the Hasbro Toy Shop website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys"R"Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.

• More information on SDCC Combiner Wars Bonecrusher at TFU.info

Unite Warriors

The ultimate boner of the year.

• Devastor (giftset, December 12, 2015)
  • ID number: UW-04
  • English name: Devastator
  • Accessories: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles

• Known designers: Hisashi Yuki (TakaraTomy)

Takara's Bonecrusher, included in the Unite Warriors Devastor set, has some deco changes to better match the G1 cartoon. He also includes his classic handgun. In addition, his knees were also retooled. Instead of them being on ball joints, they are now on a swivel joint connected to a mushroom peg, providing better articulation. This change was also made to Scavenger.

Vintage G1

You're likely to make a boner trying to guess my alt mode's model.

• Devastator (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
  • Team ID number: 1
  • Accessories: robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, super wing/chest plate, missile mount/hip connector, wing/pelvis armor, magna laser/solar energy beam rifle, 6 laser pistols, Mixmaster's 2 missiles

The original Devastator toy was once again available, this time in the Walmart exclusive Vintage G1 series. All of the toys inside were cast in a slightly yellower shade of bright green than prior releases, and were given a new style of rubsign used on all of the Vintage G1 toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.

Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Bonecrusher's case, his forearm/launcher has the spring-loaded firing gimmick neutered for safety reasons, the ankles are now attached with a flat pin instead of a screw, the detailing on the parts such as the treads is not as sharp and deep compared to the original and Encore versions, and his mouthplate is now painted silver rather than black.

Studio Series

Move over Combiner Wars, you've held the title of 'boner of the year' for too long.

• Constructicon Bonecrusher (Deluxe Class, 2025)

• Movie: The Transformers: The Movie
• TakaraTomy ID number: SS-??
• Accessories: Blaster
• Known designers: Evan Brooks (Hasbro), Shogo Hasui (TakaraTomy)^[7]

Announced to much aplomb at San-Diego Comic-Con 2024, Bonecrusher and his teammates are slated for single-packed releases in the The Transformers: The Movie themed arm of the screen accuracy focused Studio Series toyline throughout 2025. He naturally forms the left arm of the "Generation 1"-themed Studio Series Devastator.

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Merchandise

Decoy

• Bonecrusher (Decoy, 1987)

Coming packaged at random on carded Transformers toys during 1987, this is a soft-rubber version of Bonecrusher in his robot mode. He—like all Decepticon Decoys—was available in both purple and red, with the red version being considerably rarer.

• More information on Decoy Bonecrusher at TFU.info

3D Battle-Card Game

Stung by his boner, Joker lashes back!

• "Classic" Bonecrusher (3D Battle-Card, 2007)

A 38-point "rare" character in the 3D Battle-Card Game's "Energon Wars" expansion, Bonecrusher "transforms" into a lime green half-track payloader. He uses the same parts layout as Movie Bonecrusher and Longarm.

The Loyal Subjects

A faceless boner!!

• Bonecrusher (2014)

The Loyal Subjects Bonecrusher is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He is clearly based on his original toy, and comes with his classic weapon. Bonecrusher has no special gimmicks. For every 16 figures, there is one Bonecrusher.

• Bonecrusher "Orange" Ed. (2014)

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• Yellow Constructicons "3-Pak" (2014)

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Transformers Trading Card Game

• Bonecrusher, Demolitions (2019)
  • Wave 2A: Devastator Deck
  • Rarity: RT
  • Card Number: T01/T06
  • Stars: 4

Bonecrusher, Demolitions was released as part of the Transformers Trading Card Game Devastator Deck box set, which includes character cards for all six Constructicons, a ready-to-play battle deck, and a unique Tower card. Like the other members of combiner teams released as part of the Trading Card Game's Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, as well as the other Constructicons included with the Devastator Deck, Bonecrusher, Demolitions is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Bonecrusher, Demolitions depicts the upper right portion of Devastator.

The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the Transformers Legends mobile game.

Bonecrusher, Demolitions can be used to form Devastator, Towering Warrior with the use of the Action card Constructicon Enigma while he and the other Devastator Deck Constructicons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.

Blokees

• Bonecrusher (2024)

• Series: Galaxy Version 03 - The Autobot Run

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