Toy Review: Generations Leader Jetfire
Name – Jetfire
Series - Generations
Sub-line - N/A
Size/class - Leader
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - 1
Released here – Yes (independents - Sept)
Approximate Retail Price - AU$80 to AU$100
Approximate Size – unknown
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode – Jet
Main Features/Gimmicks – Jetfire/Skyfire face; chromed weapons
Main Colours – white, red
Main Accessories – 5 guns, 1 fast pack
JET MODE:
Jetfire transforms into a sleek white and red jet which looks really nice. The undercarriage kibble (robot arms and legs) aren't too bad. Note that it is easy to see the second fake cockpit on the underside.
All weapons and the fast pack attach in jet mode, which looks nice except for the missile launcher which protrudes too far from the nose. A really nice jet mode.
TRANSFORMATION:
Transformation is easy and not too hard. The plastic quality isn't the best, probably made worse due to the hollowness of all the parts (thighs, forearms etc are all hollow). As you would expect, all the jet parts are back kibble. Not a very inspiring or clever transformation but it gets the job done.
ROBOT MODE:
The robot mode is really nice, it's got good aesthetics and poseability is good. As mentioned, most of the limbs are hollow (even if it is not required for transformation) to save on plastic, so Jetfire feels very light for it's size. He is also smaller than previous Leaders (slightly bigger than Ultra at a rough guess) but on par with the AOE Leaders.
Once again, all weapons attach and the Jetfire is a separate faceplate that you clamp on. A nice touch is if you don't use it, it can attach to the main gun for storage. The missile launcher is very sensitive, you're likely to accidentally fire the missile when handling it. The boosters also point way too far above his head but you can turn it around to be more in proportion.
CONCLUSION:
Initially, I didn't really like Jetfire due to the hollowness, light feel and uninspiring transformation (it felt like the 2006 Classics Voyager mode did a better job) but he has grown on me. He costs around AU$60 to AU$75 to import which is still cheaper than local prices. Recommended.
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