Animated Blitzwing Feedback Thread

[Peaugh]

Awesome. A somewhat lacking jet mode, but the Tank and Robot forms make up for it. Just an awesome figure, and possibly the new #1 on my list, even surpassing Leader Megatron:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0001-1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0002.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0003.jpg

Jet mode is cool, but has some issues. The turret piece tabs into the feet to lock it in place, but doing so leaves a gap in the back of the jet:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0009.jpg

Untabbing it from the feet allows you to place it in such a way that there's no gapping, but since it's not tabbed in.... you get the idea:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0010.jpg


One thing I do like is that the cannons rotate to keep the triggers on top of the tank mode, but spin so the triggers are not set off by tabbing them into the feet in jet mode. I'll show this in the video review.


Tank mode is super awesome. I can't say enough good things about it. I love love LOVE it. It's about the size of a softball or potato, and offers up everything you could possibly want in terms of chibi annihilation:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0012.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0013.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0014.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0015.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0016.jpg

It actually kind of looks like someone dropped a safe on Johnny Five. :lol

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0017.jpg

Can you tell I love it? It's just so freaking cool, in a way that you'll only know when you have him in your hands. Also, the way his arms/hands fold up in alt mode, he's totally grabbing his own ass:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0018.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0019.jpg

It's like Animated goatse, but not NEARLY as disturbing. :lol

Robot mode is decently sized, a little shorter than Starscream, a bit taller than Voyager Prime:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0007.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0008.jpg

Sadly though, much taller than Lugnut:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0004.jpg

Unless you do some perspective work:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0005.jpg


Overall though, I highly recommend him, he's a great figure. And since someone asked for it in another thread, the Decepticon air forces:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0011.jpg


Video review is up, check it out here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ49RvA-o1g

[Ravenxl7]

Cool, and thanks for the review. He appears to be show accurate in size compared to Starscream in bot-mode, wich is a good thing, as I plan to have them standing next to each other when I get them and display them.

[tamo536]

I gotta ask! Do the scene when they throw starscream over the cliff:lol

[Ripclaw]

better scene

nope

nvm

i got nothing

great review cant wait for the vid

[Peaugh]

I gotta ask! Do the scene when they throw starscream over the cliff:lol

HAHAHAHAHAHA! Done.


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/cliff-3.jpg

[T16skyhopp]

made of fucking win dude

[Optimus747]

So cool, I've come really close to buying one off eBay the past couple of weeks, but each time the pointer hovers over the "BIN" button, I realize how much I'll save by waiting, and all the other Transformers I can buy with that saved $$$

[onesock]

He's an amazing figure. I'll post some pics later for sure.

[Soundblaster1]

Can I join the "This is awesome" boat? I had to swap the legs after half an hour of fighting with it (nothing major) and now it's pure love.

Jet mode is definitely weakest, tank and bot are both pretty strong. Overall a great figure, definitely fighting with Prowl for #1.

Blitzwing may have even (somehow) convinced me to put Lugnut on my list...

[xSEANxLONGx]

I got my Blitzwing with me right now at work I bring him with me everywhere I go, He is taking Voyager Grimlock and Voyager Prime's Place for now I have him and Leader Bulkhead with the Headmaster and its funny with you put it on Blitzwing :)

If you guys haven't seen it yet here's my video review of him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evzPvgeXbS8

[Peaugh]

Can I join the "This is awesome" boat? I had to swap the legs after half an hour of fighting with it (nothing major) and now it's pure love.

Jet mode is definitely weakest, tank and bot are both pretty strong. Overall a great figure, definitely fighting with Prowl for #1.

Blitzwing may have even (somehow) convinced me to put Lugnut on my list...

What were your legs like? I'm guessing mine AREN'T backwards, since people have fixed theirs from my pics.

[Soundblaster1]

What were your legs like? I'm guessing mine AREN'T backwards, since people have fixed theirs from my pics.

Standing upright in bot mode, the outside-facing portion of the treads were on the inner portion of his legs. You have them on the outside. Doing that quick swap fixed all my problems getting things lined up, so I'm assuming yours is correct, with the outer part facing outward.

So... What's everyone's favorite face to use? I'm digging the Austrian one more than the other two, but they're all pretty cool.

[Peaugh]

Updated first post with link to video review. Here it is so you don't have to scroll:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ49RvA-o1g

[Peaugh]

Standing upright in bot mode, the outside-facing portion of the treads were on the inner portion of his legs. You have them on the outside. Doing that quick swap fixed all my problems getting things lined up, so I'm assuming yours is correct, with the outer part facing outward.

So... What's everyone's favorite face to use? I'm digging the Austrian one more than the other two, but they're all pretty cool.

I use the monocle face. It's my favorite of the three.

[ElekTriC]

nice review! :D

[Soundblaster1]

I use the monocle face. It's my favorite of the three.

That does look more sinister. *switches heads*

[xSEANxLONGx]

I love the Crazy Jack-o-lantern head it's my fave

[ElekTriC]

i cant choice.. i like all faces i think... yea! :D

[Deceptigtar]

Standing upright in bot mode, the outside-facing portion of the treads were on the inner portion of his legs. You have them on the outside. Doing that quick swap fixed all my problems getting things lined up, so I'm assuming yours is correct, with the outer part facing outward.

So... What's everyone's favorite face to use? I'm digging the Austrian one more than the other two, but they're all pretty cool.


monocle. or the "sophisticated, distinguished, more refined" face as I like to call it.

my BWING is high maintenance and likes the finer things in life. :)

[razorchrist]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/cliff-3.jpg
This is quite possibly THE BEST figure recreation of a show scene ever made! Fuckin brilliant!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0005.jpg
Now THIS is what things should look like. Goddamn we need a Leader Lugnut... and soon!

[chaosbringer_00]

Great review as always Peaugh! I like the look of this guy a lot. I'm definitely gonna get him when he comes out.

Oh, and which episode is the throwing scene from? I don't recall ever seeing that.

[razorchrist]

Oh, and which episode is the throwing scene from? I don't recall ever seeing that.
"Mission Accomplished". It aired last Saturday. Well, in Canada at least. Americans should get this week.

[Peaugh]

This is quite possibly THE BEST figure recreation of a show scene ever made! Fuckin brilliant!



Thanks! This one was way easier to set up than this one:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Leader%20Megatron/assemble.jpg

[ElekTriC]

"Mission Accomplished". It aired last Saturday. Well, in Canada at least. Americans should get this week.

yup :P its on torrents so..

[Obvious Prime]

I like the carnage head. IT'S FAAAAAAALLLLLIING!!! HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!

[Shin Densetsu]

Thanks for the concise review and pictures as always Peaugh. How far can his wings sweep forward in jet mode? Can they go any further than they are pictured(for example, like the original lineart)?

[Peaugh]

Thanks for the concise review and pictures as always Peaugh. How far can his wings sweep forward in jet mode? Can they go any further than they are pictured(for example, like the original lineart)?

Nope, They're pretty much as far forward as they can go in the pics.

[General Tekno]

Thanks! This one was way easier to set up than this one:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Leader%20Megatron/assemble.jpg

Doesn't Blitzwing have his crazy face in that scene?

[Nocturn]

Blitzwing is this line for me. He and Prowl. and Jazz. And Swoop. And Ultra Magnus. And Blackarachnia. And Soundwave. And.. oh damn.

[Silent_Magnus]

Thanks! This one was way easier to set up than this one:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Leader%20Megatron/assemble.jpg

Wow, you set that scene up again?
It looks almost exactly like the last version only with Blitzwing.

And as for faces go I'm torn between the crazy face and calm face.
The crazy face beats out calm face personality-wise(only by a little), but the calm face has a monocle. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to resist a transformer with a monocle.

The angry face just has never interested me.

[Vampyr]

Overall though, I highly recommend him, he's a great figure. And since someone asked for it in another thread, the Decepticon air forces:

.
that's me i asked for it
thanks for the pics!

[AniProwl]

Hey Peaugh, is his head on a ball joint?

[Soundblaster1]

Hey Peaugh, is his head on a ball joint?

I'm not Peaugh, but I can answer the question. The answer is no. I removed his helmet and the whole head assembly is on an axis that allows for it to rotate. The piece that's connected to allows for some looking up, but it looks stupid after about 20-30 degrees

[Optimus Scourge]

Awesome, man! A must have!

[Peaugh]

Doesn't Blitzwing have his crazy face in that scene?

Does he? Dammit, guess I'm doing that a third time. You know how crazy it is to get Starscream to balance like that?

[NGW]

I am so tempted to join the prerelease crack club. The more and more I see of the Animated figures the more and more I want them. Alas I have absolutely zero spending money for anything, so I will have to wait until wide release. Having been hesitant (as most were) back when we saw that first promo image for Animated, I am rather surprised that the Animated line is my single most wanted line ever, and that I so am going to be a (mold) completionist.

So jealous of you Peaugh, so very jealous.

[xSEANxLONGx]

I Can't Wait when all the Animated Figures are out so I can spend money building my G1 Collection again.

I love G1 Blitzwing but Animated Blitzwing is way better!

Wouldn't a Masterpiece Blitzwing be AMAZING!

[KA]

so whats the prob if u untab his leg in plane more? it makes him floppy is it?

blitz has birthing hips/thunder thighs O.o

[DilaZirK]

...need...Blitzwing...now... *twitch*

Another awesome review of an awesome fig, Peaugh! :thumb

[ckhtiger]

man, whatever happened to the 2007 botcon statement that the animated blitzwing figure would fit in well with classics astrotrain? this makes me a sad panda...

[Peaugh]

so whats the prob if u untab his leg in plane more? it makes him floppy is it?

blitz has birthing hips/thunder thighs O.o


Yeah, the turret just kind of flops around. You can KIND of support it on the top of the tank treads, but it looks HORRIBLE from the side with all kinds of empty space. I double checked the instructions and checked out every pic of the packaged version from Botcon last night, the tabbed-to-feet/gap-in-fuselage is the correct transformation, and oddly, despite my inital problem with it, just knowing that's the way it's supposed to be has made it less irksome in my mind :)

[Soundblaster1]

Wait... The turret pegs in? I can only get it to sit on the treads... Looks and feels fine... (and I can't actually see where it would peg in...)

[Peaugh]

Wait... The turret pegs in? I can only get it to sit on the treads... Looks and feels fine... (and I can't actually see where it would peg in...)

You have to flip the feet out, there's a peg hole in the bottom. Flip the feet out, spin the turrets so the triggers are facing up, and peg the turret into the feet.

[Soundblaster1]

:thumb
Looks/feels much nicer that way.

[AniProwl]

Hey Peaugh, can I please get a pic of Blitz's pose in this part of Lost and Found
(5:35)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1VsBn8gQjGM

Thanks

[Peaugh]

Hey Peaugh, can I please get a pic of Blitz's pose in this part of Lost and Found
(5:35)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1VsBn8gQjGM

Thanks


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/Blitzwing/DSCF0002-1.jpg

That's about as close as it's going to get.

[AniProwl]

I meant can he bend down while looking and firing at his opponents

[Soundblaster1]

He has no neck, so I'd say no. Mine's in the middle of doing the YMCA, so I can't provide photographs, but I can say that the only way to do that is to actually move the entire head assembly up until he's looking forward/up. Doesn't work too well at all.

[AniProwl]

In my opinion, Animated Blitzwing is a pass due to lack of weapon usage in bot mode unless he's on sale or I don't have any other TF to buy. Although, on the other hand, he is one of my favorite characters from the show.

[Shin Densetsu]

When I buy this, I'm going to find someway to shove those wings forward! Line art, I will make it faithfulz to yous! Faithfullz to youz!!!!!

[Peaugh]

When I buy this, I'm going to find someway to shove those wings forward! Line art, I will make it faithfulz to yous! Faithfullz to youz!!!!!

You could do it, you'll just have to shave some plastic down.

[blitzwing200]

cool...... and lucky.......... but i am going to have mine :D

[blitzwing200]

how? on ebay i got him on a buy it now post :D

[onesock]

BLITZVING PICTURES INSECTS!

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/LOLStuff/100_4200.jpg

But somehow I feel...

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/LOLStuff/100_4199.jpg

...LIKE SINGING AND DANCING!

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/LOLStuff/100_4201.jpg

[Peaugh]

BLITZVING PICTURES INSECTS!


:lol Awesome. You really caught the character in those pics, and even made all of the faces look good!

:bay

[Ripclaw]

i really want blitzwing x.x

>.>

great pics everyone who has him and has taken pics

and great review peaugh

can someone help me get one at a fair price?

[onesock]

:lol Awesome. You really caught the character in those pics, and even made all of the faces look good!

:bay
Thanks man!

The only thing he lacks is ice missiles. :(

[Peaugh]

i really want blitzwing x.x

>.>

great pics everyone who has him and has taken pics

and great review peaugh

can someone help me get one at a fair price?


What would you consider a fair price? There are a few on ebay right now for $82 shipped. Outside of one going for a little less than that by bidding, that's the lowest price I've seen so far.

[Ripclaw]

for me fair would be about $40

at least until it comes out for retail

x.x

[Feralstorm]

BLITZVING PICTURES INSECTS!


I VILL DESTROY YUH STOOPID ROUTER!! :D

[blitzwing200]

very nice

[blitzwing200]

hey i seen i blitzwing auction up for us$21.14 and another for us$23.79 but you might get outbidded the best is you get if from a buy it now auction but it cost about us$40:(
but i aready got it but it is still shipping when i get him, i will post pictures like the others

[onesock]

So, I believe I can safely say that my Blitzving is the only one that can do this.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/Kitbashes/100_4202.jpg

ZEH NAME IZ BLITZVING!

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/Kitbashes/100_4203.jpg

[ElekTriC]

that really looks awesome!

[Paladin]

Is it difficult to make it do that???

[onesock]

Is it difficult to make it do that???
Lots of chopping, hacking, superglue, hinges, and styrene work.

But that's about it...oh wait. You wanted it to be easy? :p

[Armada_MK]

nice review, please keep them coming:)

[blitzwing200]

how did you do that????

[blitzwing200]

hey one sock,could you take pics of the back of your blitzwing????????

[Ra88]

Can you open Blitzwing's cockpit? The square bit of the cockpit glass almost looks like a tab...

[DilaZirK]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/LOLStuff/roflbot-LLVN.jpg


:bay AWESOME!!

Two questions:
1. How in the name of Adam Smith's invisible hand did you do that?
2. Does it hinder his transformation?

[Silent_Magnus]

Can you open Blitzwing's cockpit? The square bit of the cockpit glass almost looks like a tab...

if you could open it there would not really be anything there.
As that's where the nosecone is stored in the non-jet modes.

[AniProwl]

:bay AWESOME!!

Two questions:
1. How in the name of Adam Smith's invisible hand did you do that?
2. Does it hinder his transformation?

I would like to know,too

[Hound & Mirage]

kikazz picz below

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/viewthread.php?tid=62452&extra=page%3D1

[AniProwl]

So he can look up!

[onesock]

So he can look up!
Eh, sort of. The plate his neck is connected to is on a hinge, so it looks really stupid when he looks up.

[Peaugh]

Eh, sort of. The plate his neck is connected to is on a hinge, so it looks really stupid when he looks up.


Forget the neck, show us pics of the back of yours!!

[optimus major]

So, I believe I can safely say that my Blitzving is the only one that can do this.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/Kitbashes/100_4202.jpg

ZEH NAME IZ BLITZVING!

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/Kitbashes/100_4203.jpg

i think i can safetly say what i am going to buy with my 100 bucks i am getting......BLITZWING!!!!!!!!....i mean blitzving...COME TO PAPPA!!!!!!!!!!!

and also a bw buzzsaw, a reunion that has been long waited....

[KA]

kikazz picz below

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/viewthread.php?tid=62452&extra=page%3D1

these pics are teh sex.

[Luffy]

Heres an auction for MIB Blitzwing (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280224373044&indexURL=1#ebayphotohosting) First time I belive we've seen the box.

[Obvious Prime]

Heres an auction for MIB Blitzwing (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280224373044&indexURL=1#ebayphotohosting) First time I belive we've seen the box.

We saw the box at Botcon.

[Paladin]

Making a Transformers toy incorporate parts for two different alternate mode is not an easy feat for designers. But, because fans love it (read: write in and bitch constantly), a couple of Triple Changers are sent out into the market every so often.


Case in point- Blitzwing, formerly just another G1 background character, has been given another chance to strut his stuff!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Paladin4221/BlitzwingJet.jpg

Primary Vehicle Mode is probably the Jet form. It looks OK to me but I can understand why some people aren't fond of it; the tank-treads doubling as landing gear isn't really a standard military design. Aside from the visual problems, the Jet form doesn't really lock together all that well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Paladin4221/BlitzwingTank.jpg

Tank form is definitely the superior Vehicle. Everything locks into place right where it needs to be and ends up looking great.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Paladin4221/BlitzwingRobot.jpg

Now, in Robot Mode, Blitzwing's second most noticeable feature is put to use- his multiple identities, represented by a rotating facial gimmick a la Man-E-Faces.

I'm going to assume that most of you know what Bltizwing's faces look like, but just as a point of reference he's one part Col. Klink, one part Gov. Arnold, and one part Kremzeek. Nice characterization for this SOB.

Articulation is great, but could stand some improvement. I kind of wish he had a waist or that the wrists could have some additional movement.

And it is worth mentioning that the missile launchers CANNOT be positioned to launch from over his shoulders like the TV character.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Paladin4221/BlitzwingGroup.jpg
HOOOOOOOOGAAAAAAAAANNNNN!!!!!!!!!


Aside from his articulation issues and the tank-tread Jet, Blitzwing's a fun Voyager toy and a welcome addition to my Animated shelves.

[onesock]

Nice review man, but the last picture is totally uncalled for.

[ElekTriC]

.

And it is worth mentioning that the missile launchers CANNOT be positioned to launch from over his shoulders like the TV character.


if you look a few pages back.. you will see it can :P

[SPLIT LIP]

if you look a few pages back.. you will see it can :PI think he meant without modification. Still, it shouldn't be too hard to find a pose where he can aim the launchers and not look weird.

[onesock]

I think he meant without modification. Still, it shouldn't be too hard to find a pose where he can aim the launchers and not look weird.
If that were the case, I wouldn't have modded mine.

[ElekTriC]

still.. you didnt show us a picture from his back or told us how you did it :P

[SilverDragon]

I must. Have it. NOW.

[blitzwing200]

if u don wanna tell us how 2 do it at lease show us the back i might figure out how u do it

[Predaking]

Oh man.. this figure is pure win.. easily my most anticipated figure of animated line. I want to get two so I can keep one MISB for all eternity. bwahahaha. Seriously aside from the jet mode (which is a shame that there's some flaws with the toy however small) there's very little not to like about it. Great reviews and photos.

Onesock, can you put up a walkthrough to mod his turrets so they can shoot forward in bot mode? I'd like to give it a try if it's not too difficult.

[brawl569]

hey peaugh lovly reveiw off this guy on youtube love how you make your reveiws short btw i realy want optimus prime and bumblebee from argos

[blitzwing200]

heyguys........ MINE CANE TODAY............................!!!!!!!:)

[blitzwing200]

I Moght Post Pics

[blitzwing200]

hey peaugh, i think u r wrong the back of my blitzwing in jet mode,fits in ok it dosen hangs around....it stays!

[blitzwing200]

i also LOVE the tank mode

[D Banks]

Hey guys heres my review of Animated Blitzwing, Enjoy!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-dZ-MbSxx80

[MaikeruSan]

Awsome! I heard you got Jazz, Soundwave, Snarl! I also saw on ebay where you got Leader Megatron!

[firstpredacon]

Finally, the last of the first batch of reviews by CybPh's ALeX:

You can view it in our Messageboards (http://cybertronphils.proboards18.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=toyreview&thread=5179&page=1) and Multiply Site (http://cybph.multiply.com/reviews/item/89).

Transformers Animated: Voyager Blitzwing Review

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5009.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5009.jpg)

Blitzwing marks the return of the classic G1 triple-changers in the series. This time he appears in voyager form with more gimmicks and more persona's to boot.


Alt Mode:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5005.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5005.jpg)
His default form in package is a jet. No gimmicks here, no landing gear even on the nosecone, other than the thrusters being able to fire 2 orange projectiles. The tank treads are clearly visible but its what also keeps him off the ground.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5003.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5003.jpg)
Going into tank mode simply involves splitting the panels the hold the wings open, tucking in the nose cone, rejoining the wing halves and folding the thrusters to form the turret. It's a bit compact though quite hefty but its nice that the turret has 360* movement. I just wish that the wing tips snapped on together since there is a gap between what appears to be a cockpit.


Bot Mode:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5006.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5006.jpg)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5007.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5007.jpg)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5008.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5008.jpg)
From tank mode, its just a matter of unfolding the tank treads and opening up the panels built onto it to reveal Blitzwing's feet. His arms are of course, tucked beneath the wings. Simple reveal the head and peg the turret onto his back and we're done.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5010.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5010.jpg)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5011.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5011.jpg)
His default face is his lovable blue monocled one though the neat gimmick is that you can rotate the faces around to switch personalities. Each one is nicely done and does capture the "character" on the show. My only beef with it is that the helmet is a bit soft and does seem prone to warping (esp when you hold it to move the head).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5012.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5012.jpg)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5013.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5013.jpg)
Poseability? wel he's got around 16 POA's though no waist movement. His arms are severely hampered by the wing kibble as well. He's pretty stable though thanks to th big solid feet. I snapped an arm out of place while posing him as well but its fine since it simply pegged back into place around the shoulder-bicep area.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5015.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5015.jpg)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/th_100_5017.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/firstpredacon/Reviews/100_5017.jpg)
Comparing him (and the other voyagers from previous lines) with dlx Soundwave though, he is frikkin huge (even dwarfing Voyager Lugnut) as seen on the pic with him squatting.


Overall a great toy and a welcome return for a classic character. Simple transformation, the gimmicks make sense (no stinkin auto-morph here folks) and he's a huge chunk o plastic. Grab him when you can.


Blitzwing gets a 5/5

[General Tekno]

A few things:

Blitzwing's robot mode turret is mistransformed. The cannons should fold up better so they end up higher up. (See Peaugh's review).

As well, I think that the cockpit folds up more in jet mode - right now, it's slanted downwards.

Overall though, a good review.

[Cataclizm1]

we appreciate you sharing all the new reviews today, but we already have several Blitzwing reviews going on in our feedback section so I'm moving this one over there. Thanks.

[Optimus747]

Finally got one off eBay for 1/5 of what it originally went for...I can't wait to get it! :mail

[shadow panther]

Nice review man, but the last picture is totally uncalled for.


??

[Soundblaster1]

??

It's half political, half historical, half stereotypical. Look up the leaders of WWII.

Blitzwing is still dripping with awesome sauce. No regrets here, which is kinda scary...

[Ray Kremer]

I've always thought that both vehicle modes of G1 Blitzwing had some unfortunate factors to them. Animated Blitzwing looks great, and all they had to do was toss out a real-looking tank in favor of a still-cool cartoony tank, and leave the tank treads exposed on the bottom of the plane which doesn't look as absurd as it sounds.

And why not, even Classics Astrotrain had to abandon perfect realism in the vehicle modes, what with the train kibble over the shuttle wings and the large boxy rear of the train itself.

[shadow panther]

It's half political, half historical, half stereotypical. Look up the leaders of WWII.

Blitzwing is still dripping with awesome sauce. No regrets here, which is kinda scary...


are you refering to the Hogans Heroes pic?

[Soundblaster1]

are you refering to the Hogans Heroes pic?

Blitzwing's pose could be found offensive by some. I'm going to leave it at that.

[Optimus Scourge]

This guy rocks.

I can't remember having so much fun with a toy. Blitzwing is still fun to transform and play. I usually forget about toys after a little, and they stay on the shelf, but, like the rest of the line, Blitzwing is just amazingly fun.

I will do a full gallery when I have time, I HIGHLY recommend him, If I could keep only one of my TFA toys, it would be tough, but BW would be in the #1 slot

Few pics:

He can slightly lean his rockets forward, but it really isn't great.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/gclark01/TF%20Animated/00TFABW.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/gclark01/TF%20Animated/00TFABWa.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/gclark01/TF%20Animated/IMG_0756.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/gclark01/TF%20Animated/TFABlitz.jpg

[blitzwing200]

hey,i noe how to make blitzwing cannons point at the front like the cartoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AniProwl]

hey,i noe how to make blitzwing cannons point at the front like the cartoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then show us please

[Soundblaster1]

It's a secret? (I'm using a little sticky stuff to make them stay, but it doesn't appear to be harming anything... I'm sure it balances other ways, but I'm too frustrated with other things to even try.)

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/6683/n010aw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Close up:
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4214/n011ee3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[blitzwing200]

yup, soundblaster1 said it. the one who said that his was the only one who can put the cannons on shoulder,just took off the cannons and used sticky stuff to do it

[blitzwing200]

you can juz put the cannons on the shoulder and pull up the shoulder. it should hold for a few seconds.................

[blitzwing200]

oh ya, i will get a leader megatron soon as i hooked it up on ebay.......that cost me a lifetime of $$$$$ :( no more allowance for a month...............

[blitzwing200]

ok.........megatron did not go well............iit did not come........ but i got a refun:):):):):):):) okkkkkkkkk now i got a deal for jazz and soundwave..... hope i'll get them :)

[mx-01 archon]

I know he's awesome and all, but stop the multi-posting, please?

I wonder if there's a way I can rig up some hinges in there...

[blitzwing200]

blitzwing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blitzwing200]

angry face: zeh names blitzving inseck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and remember it before i......

crazy face: expresses my feeling in song! the insibist spider......

everyone: SHUT UP!!!!!! KEEP QUIET
(except blitzving)

[blitzwing200]

with kerate i kick ur ass

http://blitzwing doing kerate

[Optimus Scourge]

blitzwing200, please stop with the multiple posts clogging up the feedback forum

[Kickback]

Carry on.

[Peaugh]

with kerate i kick ur ass

http://blitzwing doing kerate

A 10-year-old shouldn't be talking like that.

[Optimus Scourge]

A 10-year-old shouldn't be talking like that.

oh, he's 10? Oops

[AniProwl]

It's a secret? (I'm using a little sticky stuff to make them stay, but it doesn't appear to be harming anything... I'm sure it balances other ways, but I'm too frustrated with other things to even try.)

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/6683/n010aw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Close up:
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4214/n011ee3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Sticky stuff as in what? Glue? :sly2:

[Soundblaster1]

This stuff: http://www.teachersparadise.com/c/product_info.php/products_id/28272

[AniProwl]

Could I buy that at Home Depot? I hope so. Then Blitz would be able to fight on the front lines instead of taking the backseat when I pose this amazing toyline.

[Soundblaster1]

Could I buy that at Home Depot? I hope so. Then Blitz would be able to fight on the front lines instead of taking the backseat when I pose this amazing toyline.

I think Walmart and the like sell it.

[AniProwl]

Thanks

[AniProwl]

Sorry, Soundblaster I got one more question.
How do you apply it on the cannons?

[Soundblaster1]

Sorry, Soundblaster I got one more question.
How do you apply it on the cannons?

I just stuck a little piece on the bottom (screw) side. Nothing major. I can take some pics if you want, just let me know.

[AniProwl]

Sure you could show me how to apply the adhesive to Blitz.
Could you also show the front of him as well with the cannon change?
Could the cannons still return to their "rest position" once apply the adhesive?
Thanks for all your help to a Blitzwing fan.

[TimToyGeek]

I got my Blitzwing from Heero (he ships fast! Well worth the cost) and I love this guy, lots of personality.

A couple of notes:

I saw it mentioned that there is a gap near the tail section, I think if you position the two hinged panels right, and bend that double joint so that the shorter part is in line with the panels, it looks better. It still stays pegged to the feet, and the gap is narrowed.

I have found you can easily position the turret in robot mode so the missile launchers shoot forward right at BW's hip level - just unpeg the pack and swing the launchers out a bit, then position them going just above where his hips start.

His hips are wide because he's supposed to be wearing jodhpurs, or riding pants, like the WWII German desert uniform. Goes with the whole desert headgear and accent deal. The tank mode also recalls a WWI tank design like in the third Indiana Jones movie. His "calm" face may have even been modeled after Erwin Rommel (commander of the German Afrika Korps) instead of Col. Klink. Rommel was known as a cool, calm strategist. I love the attention to detail!

He doesn't hold many weapons well, but I found a Gundam gun that not only fits his hand well, it looks vaguely german/retro, it has a folding stock and side handle to evoke a WWII look.

My first thoughts when I saw the launchers could come off was to try and mod the little square divots in the sides of the launchers so they could attach to the tabs on the underside of his forearms (the ones that join together in plane/tank modes). It doesn't really work well, though, the tabs are shallow, the arms aren't shaped right for it, and I don't want to break the tabs. His sidearm (which fits on the underside under the canopy in jet mode, and slides into a slot in tank mode) will have to do for hand weapons.

Is there anything that secures the wing halves in position on his arms in robot mode? They tuck in a bit in jet mode, but swing around in jet mode. No biggie, though, they look good at least.

Overall, I am very happy I got him when I did, this is going to be one of the real standouts in an amazing line.

Tim
"toy geek"

[Optimus747]

I also got mine from Heerotoysmaker (a very reliable seller, I've gotten most of my pre-release figures from Hubert) today. Easily my favorite Animated figure...well, tied with Lockdown.

[Soundblaster1]

Sure you could show me how to apply the adhesive to Blitz.
Could you also show the front of him as well with the cannon change?
Could the cannons still return to their "rest position" once apply the adhesive?
Thanks for all your help to a Blitzwing fan.

Small ball of stuff, right over the screw.
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/281/g001yv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Front:
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/2446/g002wx2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

They need to be unpegged to apply the stuff, so they can go right back up with it on. Not a problem there, they just need pegged in. The stuff is by no means permanent (one of the key selling points is reusability), so I just take it off for neatness in the other modes.

[Peaugh]

I saw it mentioned that there is a gap near the tail section, I think if you position the two hinged panels right, and bend that double joint so that the shorter part is in line with the panels, it looks better. It still stays pegged to the feet, and the gap is narrowed.



Do you have a pic of this? I see the joint you're referring to, and I've got it lined up with the panels and the turret pegged in, but it still leaves a HUGE gap between the turret assembly and the main fuselage of the plane. It DOES fill the rear section in much more nicely though, and holds the rear assembly much more firmly against the tabs. Definitely an improvement, guess we'll just have to live with the gap.

[ThundeR-CrackeR]

blitzwing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thank you ! ... now my ears are bleeding ... :banghead: :spam

[Shark Jumper]

I wish Late October/November would come sooner so I'd be able to get my own Blitzwing...

So does sticky tack work on holding the canons like that?

[ThundeR-CrackeR]

I wish Late October/November would come sooner so I'd be able to get my own Blitzwing...

So does sticky tack work on holding the canons like that?

I actually didnt knew that he would be released late October or November ... i thought it was in December? :sly2:

[Shark Jumper]

According to TFW2005,it's gonna be a late October November release, but chances are you might see more near X-Mas?

[onesock]

yup, soundblaster1 said it. the one who said that his was the only one who can put the cannons on shoulder,just took off the cannons and used sticky stuff to do it
Haha, sweet joke. Finally got around to taking a picture of the back. I can go into more detail if you guys would like. I'll make a video or something.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/Kitbashes/100_4204.jpg

[ThundeR-CrackeR]

Haha, sweet joke. Finally got around to taking a picture of the back. I can go into more detail if you guys would like. I'll make a video or something.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/Kitbashes/100_4204.jpg

Ouuh ... nifty :)

[KA]

hey guys i just got him, hes neato, even if i wished he was a deluxe.

what does the forearm buttons do? im clicking on it like crazy but i does nothing.

*clickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclick*

[Rumble02]

hey guys i just got him, hes neato, even if i wished he was a deluxe.

what does the forearm buttons do? im clicking on it like crazy but i does nothing.

*clickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclick*

I dont think they actually serve a huge function. they are like an automorph thing

[AnimatedFan]

I never took the time to save the picture on the eBay auctions, so is there anyone who might have saved the instruction scan from the auctions for Blitzwing?

Thanks in advance!

Found it! Yay! http://transformersanimated.com/img/characters/blitzwing/toy/images/blitzwing009.jpg

[AniProwl]

Haha, sweet joke. Finally got around to taking a picture of the back. I can go into more detail if you guys would like. I'll make a video or something.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/unosock/Kitbashes/100_4204.jpg

Please show us how you did that :P

[AnimatedFan]

I just hopped onto the Blitzwing bandwagon today. He's one tall S.O.B. but he's so nicely designed, the scale problems take a distant last place.

Further proof that all of the Voyager Class figures (minus Megatron) are not only well designed and fantastic, but made out of concentrated win.

Molded, painted, riveted and screwed together win. Win people...WIN.

I looked over all of his clicky, slidey, shifty pieces and I think I've figured something out. (I could be wrong, feel free to correct me.)

When you transform him to tank mode, the entire wing section lifts up and the arm pads are pressed down into the forearms, but spring back up underneath the wings (which are hollow underneath, not solid like they appear) and this helps to lock everything in place. (you have to push the wing tips down to form the cockpit for the tank, by doing so, you push the wings askew. The pads prevent that from happening.)

When you transform him into jet mode, push down on the wings (you'll see what I mean) and the pads remain unaffected, but the whole alt mode remains tight and intact.

It's a lot of fidgeting, but it all goes together and has a purpose.

[drill]

I REALLY want Blitzwing now. Good review.

Can I get a pic with him next to 2 Pack Megs so I can see their height relationship?

[Nachtsider]

Nachtsider's Blitzwing in pictures. The last three are something I've been meaning to do for a very long time.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s18/Nachtsider/DSC01353.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s18/Nachtsider/DSC01352.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s18/Nachtsider/DSC01351.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s18/Nachtsider/DSC01355.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s18/Nachtsider/DSC01356.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s18/Nachtsider/DSC01357.jpg

[Peaugh]

I REALLY want Blitzwing now. Good review.

Can I get a pic with him next to 2 Pack Megs so I can see their height relationship?

Sure!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/BenjaminDolle/sizes.jpg

[SPLIT LIP]

I'm really starting to like Blitzwing less.

There's too many problems with him:

-Short cannons.

-Tracks in jet mode.

-Weird upper legs.

-Flat forearms with tiny hands.

It's just that the more and more I see him, the more problems become apparant.

[Lion]

This is the first figure I've bought ahead of time.I factored in gas prices, hunting time and it seemed worth it. Blitz has always been my fav G1 fig, and Man-e-Faces was my fav MOTU fig, so you get both in one, plus the multiple personality was a new angle for a character (to my knowledge) and I think that's pretty cool in a twisted Zartany schitzo way... anyway- I got frustrated because the wings fell off during transformation, but I'm sure they will go back on easy enough. That's why I originally looked at this thread, mine didn't come with instructions.
I would love to see this in a bigger toy. He's by far my fav animated fig, and I actually hated the concept of an "animated" transformers (you know what I mean), but the toys have won me over, which has made me go back and watch the shows again.
Overall, for me- this is a far better line/show than A,C, or E.
Grade for the toyline-C+
Grade for the show- B+
Grade for Blitzwing- A-

[Soundwarp]

Man this toy could suck and i would still love the fact that it is Blitzwing!

[Runamuck]

I just watched a video review of this toy. I'm sure it's been said a million times, but what kind of jet has tank treads? I've seen him on the cartoon and he has no tank treads when he's flying around. I just don't get how Hasbro could've designed this and it be final decision to produce this. That and the fact that he seemed really loose and not "together", for a lack of better word right now, in his jet mode.

[QuinJester]

I just watched a video review of this toy. I'm sure it's been said a million times, but what kind of jet has tank treads? I've seen him on the cartoon and he has no tank treads when he's flying around.

Yes, yes he does. His entire side is tank treads in the cartoon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/Hellequin/Blitz1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/Hellequin/Blitz2.jpg

I'd agree that his toy version seems awfully sloppy, but you can't argue that he isn't designed like the show.

[Shin Densetsu]

Must.find.way.to.make.wings.sweepable.in.jet.mode.
Hey when does this come out? I hope its soon! Also, is it easy to remove the wings? It looks like they are made to be able to detach, with those semi-ratcheting joints that can pop out if you want them too. Just wondering, because it will make things easier for me, with what I want to do with it.

[yovnocrats]

whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa

are blitzy's missiles just movie dreadwing/ overcast's? if they are, did they at least remold the halves that go in the launcher?

[chuckcjc]

Man this toy could suck and i would still love the fact that it is Blitzwing!

In my honest opinion, you got that very wish !

[Runamuck]

Yes, yes he does. His entire side is tank treads in the cartoon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/Hellequin/Blitz1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/Hellequin/Blitz2.jpg

I'd agree that his toy version seems awfully sloppy, but you can't argue that he isn't designed like the show.

Ok, you got me there. But they're much, much closer to the main hull of the jet and look flatter when in jet mode than the toy. And they don't look much like treads in those pics, just flat panels that have wheel-looking detail in the middle. No treads at all.

[SPLIT LIP]

They do in other shots. Though they're not meant to be treads, just components that look a lot like treads. :lol I guess when looking at teh colour sheet under "night time colours" they didn't distinguish the two shades of grey.

[Dark Prime]

Got my Bltizwing from the transformersclub.com yesterday. He's got a great bot and tank mode, but the jet just isn't that great. IT doesn't like to stay together, especially the nose. In jet mode, the nose just flops around and won't stay pointed outward. Does anyone else have this problem?

[Caine]

Yep. The nosecone and right arm of my Itzy Bitzy Blitzy are kinda loose.

[iconscons]

same on the nose cone. Got my from HTS today. What are the triggers on his forearms for?

[AniProwl]

Can't wait to get this toy :drool:

[Type-R]

same on the nose cone. Got my from HTS today. What are the triggers on his forearms for?
They're not actually triggers, just pieces that compress in to allow the forearms to be compact enough to fit in place in his alt modes.

[Incepticon]

Ok, you got me there. But they're much, much closer to the main hull of the jet and look flatter when in jet mode than the toy. And they don't look much like treads in those pics, just flat panels that have wheel-looking detail in the middle. No treads at all.
It's an artistic liberty... and an expected one at that. It's really no different or more noticable than how Megatron's "wings" disappear from his back, or how much smaller BB's feet are drawn, or how Prime's wheels disappear from his legs, or how Ratchet's arm gadgets aren't visible when not being used, or Starscream's missing back kibble, or the addition of Prowl's back jet booster things, or the enclosure added to Grimlock's dino mode chest, etc etc etc. All things considered, I'd say the toy version of Blitzwing compared to how he's animated is as dead-bang as any of the other figures.

Just sayin is all. Not arguing or anything. :)

[goestron]

They're not actually triggers, just pieces that compress in to allow the forearms to be compact enough to fit in place in his alt modes.

What I don't understand is the purple pieces weren't there in the first place, there would be no need to "compress".

[Weekend Gamer]

What I don't understand is the purple pieces weren't there in the first place, there would be no need to "compress".

It's a cosmetic thing to give his arms some substance. Without them, the arms would look too flat.

[goestron]

It's a cosmetic thing to give his arms some substance. Without them, the arms would look too flat.

I guess. I just wish they did something. Like fire his hands out like missiles. I like him a lot. Blitzwing was a very worthy purchase from HTS. Very detailed and surprisingly tall. I might be the minority here, but I like all 3 of his modes. They are all pretty well proportioned. Amazingly ALL his joints are decent and tight enough to hold any pose. Something I don't think any animated figure in my collection has been able to achieve. That also goes for all the pegs and tabs.

Minor gripes I have with the figure:
-Legs don't lock into anything when they are in tank/jet mode
-The head piece is made of soft plastic which is warped a tiny bit, making a gap in tank and jet mode
-The left wing pops off really easily
-Gap where the purple wings are supposed to touch for the tank hull in the front.

[LiamK]

The legs do lock into the thrusters in jet mode, but I get what you mean.

Regarding the purple bit on his arms, if you look along the side it appears that pressing the purple bits in moves a small catch. I wonder if it's suppossed to lock the arms together in vehicle mode(s)?

Mine has a tiny scratch on the front of his "icy" face, probably from rubbing against the tab while in the box. I might have to put a dab of paint on him.

[GL_Rayner]

Like others, I received my Blitzwing from BBTS. The jet-mode would have been better if not for the tank mode underneath. Transforming him is quite easy, but I kept accidently popping off pieces of the figure(Quite annoying).

Overall I would give him a 3.5/5.

[Razerwire]

Likes:

1. It's Blitzving.
2. It's Blitzving.
3. It's Blitzving.

Dislikes:

1. Jet mode.

What the heck are the two buttons on his forearms for?

[Pikachu_King]

Likes:

1. It's Blitzving.
2. It's Blitzving.
3. It's Blitzving.

Dislikes:

1. Jet mode.

What the heck are the two buttons on his forearms for?

This has been mentioned many times: they "lock" his wings together in tank mode.

[Razerwire]

This has been mentioned many times: they "lock" his wings together in tank mode.Well it appears that mine doesn't want to do that at all.

[Veloxiraptor]

The chief reason I bought Blitzy was to complete the main cast of characters, and my initial expectations for the toy were somewhere between "middling" and "rock-bottom". In the end I can't truly say I was disappointed.

Both vehicle modes, aside from looking kind of silly, have LOUSY stability. Some parts, like the rear wings, pop off easily (I guess this helps you get the damn elastic bands off of them); other parts, like the peg holding the tank turret to the wings, are dangerously tight! The first time I tried to pull the tank turret away from the wings for robot mode, it pulled off one of the wing sections. Also, the toy seemed to be mistransformed in the package, because the cannon barrels were rotated the wrong way...I didn't notice this until I tried to form the tank turret and one of the barrels flew off. I don't think I've ever had so many pieces drop off of one figure...well, not since Alternators anyway.

I thought the robot mode would be his saving grace, but all things considered it's just okay. The hands are locked in an "about to grab something" pose, with no wrist rotation (also, he can bend his hands down, but not up), and I was amazed at how such a small thing really limits his ability to look cool. He does a decent crossed-arms pose (as I think Vange1us probably pointed out) but his hips have that strange bend in them and his leg poses tend to look rather unnatural.

One bit of trivia is that this toy was designed by Alex Kubalsky, who has consistently been my favorite Transformer designer. He made Classics Mirage, Concept Camaro Bumblebee, Wreckage, Animated Prowl, and a score of others...in short, his track record has been VERY good. Blitzy just seems to be a "miss" for him.

[Feralstorm]

Got Blitzwing from HTS today. It's one of those rare times HTS managed to beat a retail appearance of a given toy.

Pros:
* Very innovative design for a triple-changer
* Extremely cute tank mode, kinda like something out of Metal Slug or Dominion Tank Police.
* Good-lookin' robot mode
* Three faces! After some consideration, I've determined that my favorite is "Angry Ah-nuld" face.

Cons:
* Legs/treads don't lock down securely, so both vehicle modes are a bit 'mushy'
* Jet mode is the most compromised mode, being gappy and mushy. Oddly, having giant tank treads as landing gear don't bother me much.
* Robot limbs are a little awkward, with bow-legs and arms which could use a wrist rotation, limit the amount of poses that don't look weird.
* It's a pain getting those little tan flaps where they need to go when transforming between tank and jet modes.
* I don't have the problem with wings or limbs popping off like some do, but the cannons come off way too easy for me. I'm considering finding a rotation and gluing them there.

Summary: Has some flaws over and above the average Animated toy, but it also tries to do more than average. Still well worth the price of admission in my book.

[QuinJester]

Cripes, Blitzwing is a bit of a mess. A great looking action figure and fun toy in robot mode, but an overall rotten transformer since his other two modes are dragged down thanks to a complete and utter lack of distinct locks for his legs. Something to connect his treads to the wings would have been perfect for tank mode. Something ... ANYTHING that extended or compressed the legs to create a better fit in jet mode... plus the springloaded forearm buttons, while a novel concept, shove up the back of his jet and make the already disjointed proportions even worse. Furthermore, he's in desperate need of some kind of locking pin, tab, or ratchet to keep the jet nosecone in place.

He smacks of a design that went to the mold cutters before he was finished, in my mind. Rather disappointing overall. He's one transformer I probably wont transform, and that always makes me sad.

[Shark Jumper]

Blitzwing is a triple changer so it suffers a bit from having bits and pieces from his other modes.

My least favorite mode is... jet mode. Luckily mine does not suffer the floppy nose cone. However I'm having the worst time figuring how the back part is supposed to stay. Even if the treads are really hard to get rid of in jet mode I kinda wished they were able to be positioned differently so it didn't look like a jet glued to a tank.

I adore tank mode, it's very show accurate and makes me think of the tank from Metal Slug or something.

Robot mode is a bit goofy in proportions, but DX Bumblebee suffered a similar fate. I still like it, but I wish the wings were placement was better. Crazy Face FTW.

I gotta re-do blue face's face and give red his trademark teeth.
some pics
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/8777/dsc00120lr2.jpg
I need a lego person to imitate Gunbound...

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/4228/dsc00121lg1.jpg

[Veloxiraptor]

I thought the tread stability in tank mode was pretty crap until I noticed the little tabs on the backs of his hips that plug into slots deep inside the treads. I had to press the hip and tread together pretty hard to get them to connect. (Is this in the instructions? I didn't look, hehe.) This doesn't fix the treads in place completely but it does a fine job of keeping them level with each other at the very least.

[Rattrap Primal]

I wish th cannons could flip down in robot mode for a firing position.

[Shark Jumper]

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/4058/dsc00122bt9.jpg
I think Blue face looks way better with the colors I painted it with. Metallic Blue Gundam Marker and black fine line gundam marker ftw.

[Ktulu]

Haha he really does look like a Gunbound tank, good call