Toy Review - CW (Leader) Skywarp

SKYWARP
Series - Generations
Sub-line - Combiner Wars
Size/class - Leader
New/remould/redeco - Redeco of 2015 Thundercracker
Wave - 5
Released here - Not yet
Approximate Retail Price – US$45
Approximate Size - 25cm
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode - Fighter Jet
Main Features/Gimmicks - Firing Missile
Main Colours – Black, Purple
Main Accessories - Four guns, missile, launcher.

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Robot Mode
The colour scheme is very good with the black and purple being almost Takara-worthy and the robot mode looks big and imposing. The only thing is they used the same stoic face they used for Thundercracker & Starscream - I would have liked to see a cheeky sneer like the teleporting practical jokster should have. Also while the purple works great for the thrusters in jet mode they seem too add too much purple behind the head in robot mode.

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Jet Mode
The jet mode is also big and imposing and very nice looking, good detail right down to the two visible seats through the opaque cockpit canopy. Lots of guns to attach under the wings and due to all the peg holes being the same size you can vary what ordinance he is carrying and where. Very good!

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Transformation
If you've done any of his mold partners before you don't need the instructions for Skywarp. If not or if it's for a kid you may need them but its a good level - enough to keep you interested but not overly onerous.

Overall
A good Skywarp toy, though now with the three main seekers and both the Takara and Hasbro versions of Jetfire using the mould I won’t be looking for a sixth use of it. Reccomended if you have the his Seeker mates and want to complete the threesome or if you never got MP Skywarp and want something to fill in.