I really like Armada Starscream. The jet mode is decent and the colours are nice. However, they still haven't figured out a way to somehow hide the arms better because they rest against the side of the plane, clearly visible underneath the wings.

I miss the two iconic gimmicks from the original. I really wished they could have kept the flip forward cannons since it looks much more impressive with large shoulder cannons that protrude so far in front of the body. While I like the pressure launch missile system of this one (it's really fun), it doesn't completely justify the long part sticking out the back. I don't like resting it on his back because this means that Starscream loses the air intakes on either side which is another defining feature of the figure.

Anyway, while it didn't make a good looking sword on the original toy, I loved the fact that Starscream detaches his wing to form a blade, and the lopsided look we get as a result. The swords are a separate piece attached to the underside of the wing but I loved how the designer used balljoints for the wings when there was a no need, because now you can imitate the lopsidedness by folding the wing out of sight.



Overall, another solid figure and my favourite out of the wave.