Transformers crossover Topgun toy Maverick

[nalops]

Wow, this was much more of a stealth drop compared to Gigawatt's announcement but it had been leaked already.

Looks ok. Could definitely use more paint. Think my biggest disappointment is the missiles aren't detachable. Wouldn't go out of my way to import it unlike the past 2 collabs but if it's out here and not too pricey, I'll almost definitely get it.

[Skyfire]

What? No gerwalk mode?

[DELTAprime]

I guess I'm not the target audience for this Transformer. I really don't like him at all.

[griffin]

(added the images, and official info to first post)

I have to echo other people's comments that the robot mode should have had some colour, especially since the robot parts are hidden under the jet, so it wouldn't ruin the jet mode having some contrasting colours to the off-white jet mode. It just looks a little boring.
With Gigawatt having that awful windscreen, and Maverick lacking colour... Ectotron remains a class above these other crossover toys.

Nice to see that this one is officially licensed from the aircraft maker. I don't think Hasbro did that with Gigawatt though.

I think the motorcycle not having a rider on it, makes it pointless.

My first thought when I saw it's robot mode, was Gen2 Cyberjet. The arms and legs (and the way it poses) look so similar, it's almost like the Hasbro person who drew up the concept sketches for this toy, just grabbed a couple of Cyberjets and copied them.
Just looking at the Generations book, Hooligan has a similar jet form as an F-14.

The back of the box says it's Mission Codename is Tango Foxtron.
I thought at first that it was meant to be the NATO phonetic alphabet for "Transformers", but that would be Tango Foxtrot. Unless it is meant to sound like a robot name for the mission name.

[Tha_Phantom]

My first thought when I saw it's robot mode, was Gen2 Cyberjet. The arms and legs (and the way it poses) look so similar, it's almost like the Hasbro person who drew up the concept sketches for this toy, just grabbed a couple of Cyberjets and copied them.

Yeah, makes me wonder if we're gonna get them in WFC part 3 or the next line after that.

[Bladestorm]

I'm not a fan of the robot mode but I'll get him because he's an F-14 tomcat and it's my favourite fighter jet (visually).
I'm trying to figure out why he looks so rusty/dirty though. Is this a tie-in with the new film where they have F-14's rusting away somewhere? The jets in the original film looked pristine!

I like the volleyball gimmick but I'm perplexed by the motorbike... unless it turns into a target-master or something it seems kind of redundant.

Anyone got a U.S.S Flag we can line this guy up on when he comes out???

[nalops]

(added the images, and official info to first post)

I have to echo other people's comments that the robot mode should have had some colour, especially since the robot parts are hidden under the jet, so it wouldn't ruin the jet mode having some contrasting colours to the off-white jet mode. It just looks a little boring.
With Gigawatt having that awful windscreen, and Maverick lacking colour... Ectotron remains a class above these other crossover toys.

Nice to see that this one is officially licensed from the aircraft maker. I don't think Hasbro did that with Gigawatt though.

I feel like they could've easily added paint to the underside of the wings and that would've really helped the robot mode. Paint on the guns would also have been nice since I imagine they store underneath.

Definitely seems like Hasbro was unable to get a licensing deal with DMC for Gigawatt as it doesn't have the logo on the front of the car, presumably because another toy manufacturer has an exclusive deal already or were demanding too much money. Bit of a shame since we've been able to get officially licensed Cadillac with Ectotron and now Grumman Northrop F-14 with Maverick.

You can really see the difference when you compare the press releases. The Maverick one mentions Northrop and Grumman multiple times while the Gigawatt one doesn't mention DMC or Delorean at all, instead having to refer to him as car and time machine.

[Felix]

Would love to get a look at the underside, not too keen on the price and Deco, but if it's a sleek and tidy jet without nasty unhidden arms & legs all over it I'll definitely be getting whatever repaints this is getting down the line, even bright orange and tiger stripes (especially bright orange and tiger stripes!)

[griffin]

(at EB Games for September - details moved to here)