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Ultra Mackness
9th July 2013, 08:12 AM
It looks like Crazy Devy have come to the rescue with something I wasn't even aware I needed for my G1 Jetfire. A toon accurate (ish) head, articulated hands and gun.

http://tfsource.com/g1-skyfire-upgrade-kit/

I'm not sold on this idea at all. For me part of the charm of G1 Jetfire is the (lack of) face. While I can see a potential for articulation with their other offerings for Devastator or Omega Supreme, this just feels....unnecessary.
Paulbot
9th July 2013, 08:40 AM
It would be great if they are releasing this because they have some inside knowledge of a G1 Jetfire reissue about to come out.
Ravagecat
9th July 2013, 08:48 AM
The head seems like a good idea, and it's of a pretty close likeness, but I think they have failed this time as it doesn't seem to suit the body of the toy IMO. Not really liking it...
GoktimusPrime
9th July 2013, 12:43 PM
That looks ugly to me... just doesn't suit the Valkyrie body. Classics Jetfire is a much nicer approximation of Skyfire (or comic-like Jetfire). :/ JMO
Sinnertwin
9th July 2013, 01:44 PM
No.
canofwhoopass_87
9th July 2013, 06:17 PM
Wouldn't buy this myself, but geez it's half decent compared to the other useless gestalt add ons that they've released in the past.
kup
9th July 2013, 06:34 PM
Not for me. Looks weird.

I prefer the default valkyrie look of the G1 toy.
Bidoofdude
9th July 2013, 06:39 PM
A bit out of place for my liking.:( I wonder how it would look in red...
Starscream77
9th July 2013, 06:41 PM
No.

+1
Hursticon
9th July 2013, 06:48 PM
Not for me. Looks weird.

I prefer the default valkyrie look of the G1 toy.

+1


No.

+2
Trent
9th July 2013, 07:29 PM
Not a fan.
The_Damned
9th July 2013, 07:33 PM
does look quite odd the head doesn't look like it fits with the body at all. A reissue would be awesome though.
Tetsuwan Convoy
9th July 2013, 07:49 PM
This just seems pointless.

A reissue would be nice though. Just like everybody else has been saying ;)
Lord_Zed
9th July 2013, 07:52 PM
Pass.

I don't see the point of add-ons for G1 originals. Newer modern toys yes, but with G1 people want the genuine 25 year old + article don't they?
liegeprime
9th July 2013, 09:45 PM
meh....:rolleyes:
GoktimusPrime
10th July 2013, 12:09 PM
I don't see the point of add-ons for G1 originals. Newer modern toys yes, but with G1 people want the genuine 25 year old + article don't they?
^100% agree.

I don't even like the look of the add on heads for G1 Ironhide/Ratchet (for one thing, it makes the arms look like they're coming out of the lower ribs :p). As you said, I want my G1s to look like G1s - if I want a more modern looking toy, I'll get a newer modern toy (e.g. Henkei Ratchet/Ironhide). :)
KalEl
10th July 2013, 05:05 PM
It would be great if they are releasing this because they have some inside knowledge of a G1 Jetfire reissue about to come out.

Would be good but i doubt it.
MayzaPrime
10th July 2013, 06:35 PM
Really what is the point of this set? Is there a market to upgrade G1 Jetfire?
Raptormesh
10th July 2013, 08:58 PM
Wow what an expensive monstrosity...
theshape
10th July 2013, 11:21 PM
It would be tricky to reissue jetfire as doesnt bandai own the mould?
Sinnertwin
10th July 2013, 11:46 PM
It would be tricky to reissue jetfire as doesnt bandai own the mould?

That's right. Along with Whirl, Roadbuster, Venom, Ransack, Chop Shop & Barrage. Although they leased these moulds to Hasbro back in the day, now that Bandai is rival of. Hasbro in the US market, chances are non-existant.
Soundwarp
11th July 2013, 08:20 AM
I really like the idea but it seems as though it could have been done better.

If fans project do it im in.