Toy Review - Earthrise Skylynx

[Sutton]

Mine arrived today.

While I was relatively happy with CW version for what it was, this thing is just so, so much better. Well done, Hasbro!

[Lord_Zed]

Even though I bought him on sale this toy was the most expensive official non MP Transformer I've bought in years, and he's kinda just about worth the sale price. Mine still suffers from Hasbro cheap plastic syndrome so whenever you manipulate the rear lynx legs his flanks come undone, which is frustrating in a toy of this price point.

Still the mold itself is good, just the materials let it down, much like my experience with Spinister. I guess this is good enough seeing as how I do find Skylynx one of the more silly designs, but I still needed to get one to perform in the Cosmic Carnival.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I love this guy, mine got delivered on the weekend and it's very very nice indeed. I like the sculpting and subtle paint colouring on the end of the wings. I like his size and the little ramps in the lynx mode. I like the base mode it is a nice addition that best of all doesn't hinder the other mode. I've found myself swooshing the shuttle around the house as it's a great size for swooshing (much to my better half's dismay) and I've also been enjoying playing with the Lynx mode a lot more than I thought I would.
It's legs are surprisingly articulated (and strong) meaning that I can actually pose him rather well.

Finally the complete package (Dinobird? - or is that just the shuttle?) just looks spectacular when combined! I almost makes me want Predaking and Optimus for scaleness. Currently got him plonked in the middle of a table at home so that all can behold his glory. I feel like he needs a nice sexy spacey micromaster to go with him, so I will look into that.

Best of all, it is a decent price here in Japan (unlike his previous buddy Jetfire, who was a bit on the expensive side).

The only problem I see with the figure is that the wings don't secure in place very well on any of his modes. The shuttle has tiny little tabs (that are a tad tricky), but the robot mode is relying entirely on the ratchet joints. I also noticed this morning there was a way to move the wings away from the body, which gives him a larger wing-span, but is really gappy when viewing from above.

I would say he's the best figure I've picked up all year.
oh and looking at box inside pictures, it seems that the Maps and Decoders aren't included in the Japanese releases of the Earthrise.

[G1Optimal]

I love this guy, mine got delivered on the weekend and it's very very nice indeed. I like the sculpting and subtle paint colouring on the end of the wings. I like his size and the little ramps in the lynx mode. I like the base mode it is a nice addition that best of all doesn't hinder the other mode. I've found myself swooshing the shuttle around the house as it's a great size for swooshing (much to my better half's dismay) and I've also been enjoying playing with the Lynx mode a lot more than I thought I would.
It's legs are surprisingly articulated (and strong) meaning that I can actually pose him rather well.

Finally the complete package (Dinobird? - or is that just the shuttle?) just looks spectacular when combined! I almost makes me want Predaking and Optimus for scaleness. Currently got him plonked in the middle of a table at home so that all can behold his glory. I feel like he needs a nice sexy spacey micromaster to go with him, so I will look into that.

Best of all, it is a decent price here in Japan (unlike his previous buddy Jetfire, who was a bit on the expensive side).

The only problem I see with the figure is that the wings don't secure in place very well on any of his modes. The shuttle has tiny little tabs (that are a tad tricky), but the robot mode is relying entirely on the ratchet joints. I also noticed this morning there was a way to move the wings away from the body, which gives him a larger wing-span, but is really gappy when viewing from above.

I would say he's the best figure I've picked up all year.
oh and looking at box inside pictures, it seems that the Maps and Decoders aren't included in the Japanese releases of the Earthrise.

I think i read somewhere he was suppose to come with a satellite but was cut thats probably why there is a hole in the payload section

Edit: It was on hasbro pulse it was supposed to come with a micromaster figure astroscope that turned into a satellite

[nalops]

I read about that too. Astroscope apparently? Would've been cool.

[Soundwarp]

I read about that too. Astroscope apparently? Would've been cool.

I hope someone does it.

[Magnus]

I haven't seen this comparison posted here, so for anyone who was wondering, here is Skylynx next to Commander Class Jetfire:



Here's a question: when and where was it stated that Skylynx was licensed to have the NASA logotype printed on it? This is stated often, but I've never been able to find a source. Apparently it was at the New York Toy Fair when the figure was unveiled.

The packaging has no NASA insignia or emblems, save for the logotype appearing on the product itself. Nor is there text stating that the product was authorised/licensed to bear the NASA emblem. This is strange, because licensed Transformers made since the first movie have branding or text acknowledging the licensing on the packaging.