Toy Review - Generations Thrust

[SkyWarp91]

I'm a fan of Thrust too, but....

...I also have a Robots in Disguise Ramjet (which basically has most of the same mold as Generations Thrust, apart from the stabilizer packs and wing position) and when comparing the quality of the plastics, Thrust seems to have a more subtle, not-so 'strong' plastic feel to him.

I don't know if anyone else notices this too but my Thrust doesn't fit together as tightly as Ramjet, one example is where the Rear-nose of the plane pegs into the body in Alt. mode (seen looking down on the alt. mode) - both toys have the exact same transformation and parts at this region yet Thrust just feels somewhat weaker. Maybe it's because of the colour tat Thrust is, being a nice, glossy like maroon?

What are your thoughts?

[SharkyMcShark]

I'm a fan of Thrust too, but....

...I also have a Robots in Disguise Ramjet (which basically has most of the same mold as Generations Thrust, apart from the stabilizer packs and wing position) and when comparing the quality of the plastics, Thrust seems to have a more subtle, not-so 'strong' plastic feel to him.

I don't know if anyone else notices this too but my Thrust doesn't fit together as tightly as Ramjet, one example is where the Rear-nose of the plane pegs into the body in Alt. mode (seen looking down on the alt. mode) - both toys have the exact same transformation and parts at this region yet Thrust just feels somewhat weaker. Maybe it's because of the colour tat Thrust is, being a nice, glossy like maroon?

What are your thoughts?

I'm guessing by Robots in Disguise Ramjet you mean Classics Ramjet? (Same mold different wings?)

If that's the case I've got them both sitting here in front me me, and I have to disagree I'm afraid. My Ramjet (purchased in mid 2007) had really loose legs out of the box and the plastic feels a few notches more brittle and coarse than the norm for Hasbro. Thrust I've not got a complaint about really.

[SkyWarp91]

I'm guessing by Robots in Disguise Ramjet you mean Classics Ramjet? (Same mold different wings?)

If that's the case I've got them both sitting here in front me me, and I have to disagree I'm afraid. My Ramjet (purchased in mid 2007) had really loose legs out of the box and the plastic feels a few notches more brittle and coarse than the norm for Hasbro. Thrust I've not got a complaint about really.

No need to be afraid about disagreeing. Maybe our toys are different (like maybe something happened at the factory) because my Ramjet has quite tight legs and feels tougher than my Thrust lol. I did just buy my Ramjet about a month ago from eBay MISB. Nonetheless, Thrust is a great toy that makes my seeker collection almost complete. Now I'm after that cracking in the thunder above

[King Atlas]

I'm a fan of Thrust too, but....

...I also have a Robots in Disguise Ramjet (which basically has most of the same mold as Generations Thrust, apart from the stabilizer packs and wing position) and when comparing the quality of the plastics, Thrust seems to have a more subtle, not-so 'strong' plastic feel to him.

I don't know if anyone else notices this too but my Thrust doesn't fit together as tightly as Ramjet, one example is where the Rear-nose of the plane pegs into the body in Alt. mode (seen looking down on the alt. mode) - both toys have the exact same transformation and parts at this region yet Thrust just feels somewhat weaker. Maybe it's because of the colour tat Thrust is, being a nice, glossy like maroon?

What are your thoughts?

Yes, I did notice. I also compared thrust to my ramjet and something about thrust feels more, Im not sure what word to use, brittle? (In comparison)

Also, I had had to shave down a few parts of the figure (Gunpla people call them nubs) because of excess flak/shavings. It just really bothered me but I think most people won't care.

Could just be mine though but they were really noticable because of the colour scheme. I still like the figure, but wish it had a better finish.

[SkyWarp91]

Yes, I did notice. I also compared thrust to my ramjet and something about thrust feels more, Im not sure what word to use, brittle? (In comparison)

Also, I had had to shave down a few parts of the figure (Gunpla people call them nubs) because of excess flak/shavings. It just really bothered me but I think most people won't care.

Could just be mine though but they were really noticable because of the colour scheme. I still like the figure, but wish it had a better finish.

Yeah, brittle is the term I looking for. I was thinking maybe the quality of the plastic is contributed by its colour. What I mean is that maybe Thrust feels more brittle because his maroon-plastic is weaker than the white-plastic on Ramjet. Something to do with plastics and chemistry? It's been so long since I did chemistry back at High School lol