Gah, the board deleted my reply and I can't recover it.

In summary...
  • Jetfire's animation model has gaps and non-aerodynamic recesses; can't blame a toy for being source-accurate. Even MP Skyfire has gaps (although less pronounced, but it's also a significantly dearer toy)


  • The cockpit is non-essential Easter egg. Improving it would've exceeded the toy's budget.

  • Yes, the armour is daft. Blah blah copyright blah. But given that this toy is based on the cartoon model, who's going to display Siege Jetfire in armoured robot mode? How many MP collectors display Skyfire with the faceplate on?

  • Jetfire has a simpler transformation than other Commanders, but I also find this toy a lot more fun to play with than say Rodimus Prime (which I find laboriously tedious to transform)

  • Plastic quality is fine on mine. The whites are mismatched, but it was like that out of the box, not due to partial yellowing. I do find that annoying.

  • When it comes to buying older toys, I recommend try before you buy. Meet up with another collector who owns one and see for yourself.

(P.S. Speaking of meeting up, please check your PM inbox)