Toy Review: DA-15 Jetwing Prime

[SharkyMcShark]

Are the grey pieces on above the front windows (the one on the right hand side has an autobot logo) poseable like they are in the other releases of this mold? I've not seen pics that show either way.

[SkyWarp91]

Because of that head articulation, I'm so going to buy this fig.

[FFN]

Are the grey pieces on above the front windows (the one on the right hand side has an autobot logo) poseable like they are in the other releases of this mold? I've not seen pics that show either way.

Yeah, they're angled in the normal robot pic. They're folded flat for combined mode, because of the backpack, it seems.

[Stompy]

Nice. Great Review STL.

I've been wanting the Buster version and this should be a good alternative. The price is a bit steep so I'll wait for the Big W release. I've learnt to live with the crappy gray, so it's a bit of an expected disappointment now. I'm digging that backpack though. While it's a little ridiculous on the rear of the truck, it's what I expected for the Jetfire-Prime combo, with a wide wing span without compromising Optimus' presence.

The Cyberverse Commander version is pretty accurate now that I can see this.

[DELTAprime]

I'm going to get him, I'm just thinking tho maybe I should get out some silver Gundam paint and at least turn his grey parts to silver like on my beloved ROTF Buster Prime.

[Mr Ed]

Top review STL.

I wasnt' going to get this intially but he looks awesome and will be buying it, so more money to be spent

When you coming up to QLD to visit JayDisc and have a SE QLD meet? Box Hill is too far and too cold for me!

[FFN]

I am disappointed by the apparent lack of flames on the engines. The movie model of this features Prime's blue with red flames on them.

Then again, the guns on this appear to be totally different as well.

[DELTAprime]

I am disappointed by the apparent lack of flames on the engines. The movie model of this features Prime's blue with red flames on them.

Then again, the guns on this appear to be totally different as well.

I never noticed that. Now I want it a lot less.

[GoktimusPrime]

The more I think about it, the more this toy feels like Malibu Stacey with a new hat. A very nice new hat, no doubt's there... but still basically a new hat nonetheless.

[STL]

No Lights and Sounds? Hrrm. I realise some people hate that sort of action feature but this guy NEEDS to have Jet engine/Gun fire noises to be worth the $150 asking price.

I can now confirm that the figure does have electronics. The sounds are the one's from Buster plus the transformation when unlock the lower part of the body. However, as hypothesised above, it does change the weight distribution and I have to say I prefer it without the batteries.

Are the grey pieces on above the front windows (the one on the right hand side has an autobot logo) poseable like they are in the other releases of this mold? I've not seen pics that show either way.

Yep, they do. It's just with the top part clamping down, it's hard to angle them and the top part that clamps down can come pop up if stuff like that gets in the way.

They also retooled the sides of his arms to feature the new two-pronged elbow guards (I don't know what else to call them). So essentially, he has entirely new lower arms.

STL, is there any indication as to what size class TakaraTomy refers to this as on the box?

It should be noted that this has been released almost a week before its official preview in Japan at a convention, and probably a month before the Japanese release date.

"Supreme Class" on the side of the box. Instructions are also in english w/ explanations. I generally don't read instructions so only chanced on this and was very surprised to see it detailed and in English too. Takara / Hasbro AU outdid themselves in this respect. The Buster Prime mold can be a tough cookie to crack.

Top review STL.

I wasnt' going to get this intially but he looks awesome and will be buying it, so more money to be spent

When you coming up to QLD to visit JayDisc and have a SE QLD meet? Box Hill is too far and too cold for me!

Melbourne is particularly cold this year. Very noticeably and that's for a beefcake like me!

I was up about 2 weeks ago actually but just wanted to R&R. Been quite intense on my end. I was planning on coming up around the time of the meet that Sleeve's proposing too but since I'm going to be up there around the 8th July, looks like I'll miss it given he's going away.

But I'm sure I'll be up at some point. Work takes me up to Brisbane once a month at least and we have a few big things going on up there so I'm up there a bit. Just no time for catch ups