Combiners are teams of Transformers that can merge into one huge robot. The idea appeared in 1985 and has been a fan favourite ever since.
The first combiner
The first was Devastator — a giant formed from six Constructicons, the Decepticons' construction vehicles. Teams on both sides followed: Superion from the Aerialbot jets, Bruticus from the Decepticon Combaticons, Defensor from the Autobot Protectobots and others. A classic combiner is most often made of five robots: one becomes the torso, four the arms and legs.
Strength and weakness
A combiner is far stronger than any single member, but has a weak spot: it must 'think' as one being. In many stories combiners are slow, clumsy and fall apart easily if the team members quarrel. That's why the classic Devastator is formidable but simple-minded.
In films and series
Revenge of the Fallen brought Devastator to live action, and in Prime and other modern shows combiners usually serve as a season's climax. More on Devastator in his dossier in the Characters section.
