Is there a Combo updater of 10.10.1?

Usually, Apple offers two versions of OS-X installers. One simple "Updater", and one Combo version.
The KB article mentiones (as usual): "Standalone installers are available from Apple Support Downloads."
But: I can not find the download link to access the Combo, I only found the Updater (File Size: 311.8 MB) here:
OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 Update
Can someone provide the download link to the Combo of 10.10.1?

Thank you - very helpful!
"I only found the Updater (File Size: 311.8 MB) here:
OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 Update"
I only wish that the info on file sizes was readily available in the App Store, as it was BEFORE we had an 'App Store'!  Again thanx.

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