Wow, that was a surprise and half. I gotta admit it looks pretty cool! Very impressive retool!
Nice catch there Griff!!
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Wow, that was a surprise and half. I gotta admit it looks pretty cool! Very impressive retool!
Nice catch there Griff!!
Oh wow!
Looking much better when in these colours :)
Wouldn't mind getting one of these!
Thanks for the reveal!
That was a fun video that I enjoyed, and a toy unexpected which I now look forward to getting. Thanks griffin and thanks Hasbro :)
Congratulations on the reveal
As for the figure, I can't even feign interest in another StarWarpCracker
First of my photos... posted here first of course. :)
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These are two ILM images of the Seeker jets, to show what Hasbro were trying to replicate with this mould, which I expect will be redecoed a few times. These images show that the big chunky robot turns into a very sleek jet with almost no bulk in it, so the actual toy had to put the kibble somewhere... and in all fairness, I think they did the best they could do, with what they had to work with, because you still have the same gun-pod of the ILM image at the front of the toy, in front of the kibble.
If you look at the character models of the bots that had Cybertronian modes, I think they were thrown together in a hurry without any intention of allowing for toys, so we might not see too many of them, and if we do, they will be like Starscream, with kibble to sacrifice.
I also think that the reason why Blitzwing and Starscream look very similar as bots is like in the original 80s cartoon, in that they had different alt-modes, but maintained the same robot mode in the movie (this is despite the claim that Blitzwing was originally meant to be Starscream in the Movie, as it has the same issue of different alt-modes based on the planet they are on).
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I don't have NBN... I couldn't get it in the house I'm in, so I have to use my mobile phone data, and I'm in a bit of a black spot, as it cuts out a lot (online and phone calls).Quote:
Originally Posted by Zippo
I would have loved to put up a better copy, but that one took ages at a fairly low resolution, which is why I want to do a LOT of photos while I still have the toy (even if official images come out soon, as they are often only from one angle, and often hiding the flaws of the toy).
It's a completely new mould... not a single re-used part that I can see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy
I will post up side-by-side photos of both toys in robot mode (because the jet modes are obviously completely different).
Thanks for sitting on the secret for so long without trying to be an internet spoiler/attention hog!
It's not a figure that excites me, but I hope all those who enjoy the original can enjoy the repaints as well.
Second lot of photos...
Packaging photos.
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Comparison to Blitzwing's box.
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My collection of Studio Series boxes so far, with SS-72 in there temporarily. (currently missing SS-48 Universal Studios Megatron & SS-69 Devastator)
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Oh god, you're collecting the boxes?!? You're a mad man, Griff. :p
Third set of photos, showing that every part of Starscream is different to every part of Blitzwing, even if those parts look similar at first glance...
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A closer look at abdomen and the inside panels of the arms and legs.
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And showing how they have completely different engineering as well, with Blitzwing having the main hinge including the shoulders but not the head, while Starscream only hinges with the panel that has the head, with the shoulders staying still.
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Can you let Hasbro know that the eyes aren't painted properly?
Referring to the facial structure in the box art, the figure itself has had its lower eyelid painted red.
The fourth and final set of photos for tonight, of the Jet mode.
(tomorrow I'll look at doing comparison photos with Blitzwing in jet mode, but I need to transform it first, and I'm too tired tonight - I also want to do another comparison photo of the jet mode with other "tetra-jets", which would include the two that I forgot in the video)
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Starscream is just beautiful, and I know this toy is going to hold a very special place in my Starscream collection. I?m really quite surprised, as I had assumed that if we ever did get a movie Starscream from the Bumbleverse, that it would just be a minor repaint or remould of the existing Blitzwing mold.
But Hasbro has done something completely different here- there?s too many differences for it to be a retool. Rather I think they?ve either gone for a similar aesthetic, or they?ve reused elements at the design level rather than retooling parts. The Tetra-jet looks breathtaking from above (less so from below with the kibble) but I still really love it. But so long to wait before we see it on shelves....... first world problems, right?
Hey Griffin, I wanted to thank you for handling this reveal professionally and following the rules laid down by Hasbro. I also liked the touch of making sure you distanced your comments as your own.
Hopefully this goes as a massive tick in the trust box against your name with Hasbro and could lead to further interaction between them and the Australian fan base.
Seibertron notes it was Entertainment Earth that broke the news: https://www.seibertron.com/transform...evealed/45399/
I watched the video a second time, as I wanted to have a real detailed look at this toy. That plus the extra photos has me wanting it even more. So cool that that you got an exclusive to reveal Griffin, and I think you did an excellent and fair job of reviewing it (e.g. not an employee of Hasbro, comments my own). Well done!
If I could just ask, as I think they might be molded but could just be really well done stickers: in robot mode, Starscream G1 had his classic red shoulders where you?d put a sticker, and this effect is replicated in the Bumblebee Starscream. But are those etchings actually molded into the figure? They looked like they were, which would be a first for a Starscream figure and is a nice innovation.
Such an awesome reveal... Nice work Grif!
Nice work on the reveal Griff.
Re the toy itself, it's not really doing it for me...I like the Blitzwing take (not super-keen on the jet mode but it's alright) but the alt-mode on this one is pretty weak IMO.
Considering our reveal had 8 hours of global sharing before Hasbro and online stores were posting up alerts for the pre-orders, I find it hard to believe that none of their news staff knew about our reveal first, or made it known on their news page that my photos and video were the first reveal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zippo
It has been a while since they used my images or info without credit, but this "oversight" and lack of correction is almost as bad.
I wanted the images and video shared, to make sure Hasbro didn't think I was capitalising off their generosity (by limiting its access to paid members or making money off it by putting it on youtube to be monetised), I'm more concerned about people sharing the images without any credit or link to the source.
Those are indeed moulded.Quote:
Originally Posted by reillyd
The Seibertron article also claims that Starscream shares parts with Blitzwing, which seems to be untrue from the reveal.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
If they had seen our reveal (first) they would have known that it has zero shared parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bidoofdude
Hard to say, possibly just an understandable mistake. For example, a lot of the folks on TFW (where your reveal is the topic of discussion) are acting under the assumption still that it is a Blitzwing retool.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Some more photos, showing how these two look very similar in robot mode, but have completely different alt-modes and engineering (transformations).
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And after having it pointed out that there were two more Cybertronian Tetrajets, this pic shows all five (Siege, Titanium, Studio Series, the first WFC, Cybertron).
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Originally Posted by Bidoofdude
I was just scrolling back on seibertron, and they even announced the upcoming toy reveal as a new posting the week before... so someone knew about it.
And no matter how many times I say it, and no matter how many pictures I post up, the similar looking robot mode just screams retool/remould. Even I thought it at least had recycled parts until a few days before the reveal.
Not sure if the official images and info was noted here.
It is saying that this toy is due out in July 2021... which is 8 months away... a really long time for pre-ordering a regular release item.Quote:
This Studio Series 72 Voyager Class Transformers: Bumblebee-inspired Starscream figure converts from robot to tetrajet mode in 31 steps. Remove backdrop to showcase Starscream in the Cybertron Falls scene. In the Cybertron Falls scene from Transformers: Bumblebee, the Autobot resistance retreats to escape the planet as Cybertron falls under Decepticon control. Starscream and the seekers destroy the Autobot launchpad in an effort the prevent their escape. Pose the figure out with the included Null Ray accessories and imagine recreating this classic movie moment!
Includes: figure, 2 accessories, removable backdrop, and instructions.
- Voyager Class figures are 6.5-inch collectible action figures inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and details to reflect the Transformers movie universe, now including The Transformers: The Movie!
- Figure features vivid, movie-inspired deco, is highly articulated for posability, and comes with 2 Null Ray accessories inspired by the film
- Figure scale reflects the character’s size in the world of The Transformers: The Movie. Figure and packaging are inspired by the iconic Cybertron Falls scene
- Figure features classic conversion between robot and tetrajet modes in 31 steps. Perfect for fans looking for a more advanced converting figure. For kids and adults ages 8 and up
- Removable backdrop displays Starscream figure in the Cybertron Falls scene. Fans can use the backdrop and pose their figures in the scene with their own style
He just listed on Zing with a May date....
https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/pr...ger-starscream
One thing that bugs me about this is the colour of the cockpit. That yellow is very bright and not clear enough for my liking.
Otherwise, a great looking figure in both modes. Look forward to grabbing as many variants of these as they make.
Ravagecat has posted up some additional photos of Starscream on his Instagram.
The Starscream Samples are now on their way back to America.
I ended up having three people coming around to play with them over the weekend. (I thought there would be more interest... I guess it didn't end up being a toy that fans were too interested in. On the plus side, one person from our facebook page was here for about 3 hours, naming most of my toys despite only being 19 and having a much smaller collection... it was fun for both of us.)
Some final photos from Studio Series Starscream... since the toy samples are already on their way back to America.
The instructions sheet!
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And one last group shot of Starscream with other Cybertronian Tetrajet (styled) toys. (I'd already posted up the jet mode photo, but including it here again with this one)
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New official toy images have been released, which show a Starscream toy that isn't broken. (the images they released in November were done with a broken toy, which was what they sent to me)