Animated Jetfire/Jetstorm/Safeguard pictorial review

Phil, you've got them mis-transformed in jet mode. The hip plates should slot very securely inside the torso (you might need to squeeze the edges a tiny bit as you push them between their back and chest plates, as it's a very fine fit). Then the knees peg into the tabs on those hip plates.

The result is that the whole thing locks together really solidly.

As I noted in my review, the pegs that the hip plates attach to are WAY bigger than the gap they're supposed to fit into. Hence, any attempt to move the plates will, in general, make them pop off. For mine, getting them into the torso for jet mode requires very delicate movements, and the occasional Hail Mary. Maybe the tolerances are different on different samples, but this looks like botched engineering to me.

To be fair, it was half-sarcastic. But yes, I'm largely referring to the robot-mode aesthetics of the Movie figures, not the vehicles. Some people like it, some people hate it, some people have mixed feelings about the Movie line. I fall into the latter category; I can admire the engineering, but still cringe at SOME of the results. (And yes, I mean that; I do plan on buying ROTF Leader Prime and Voyager Starscream, while avoiding many of the other figures.) Different strokes for different folks.

I suppose while I'm at it, I could give a shout out to the included comic book. It's a fun read ... just not worth $20+.

-XCN-

I'll have to try that. Thanks.

Well, as I said earlier, I have no issues with my version. So for me, the "botched engineering" doesn't hold up. Everything works as designed on mine. Maybe you got one with botched QC?

I mean, it sucks that you aren't able to enjoy the twins more. I personally think it's a great set.

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You know, if Jetfire was red instead of white, this set would look ten times better. Or even just red replacing the orange.

Originally Posted by Valkysas NO ONE CAN EVER, EVER say that hasbro doesnt care again. This fucking seals it. that's a LOT of product to release for a "dead" line.

Are there any connection points on the back of the jets? It would seems like an quick buck for someone to make and sell a panel that filled the gap between the legs and became a shield or something in bot mode.

No, the back angles up (and down for Jetstorm) so it looks like four evenly spaced boosters or whatever.

Originally Posted by Valkysas NO ONE CAN EVER, EVER say that hasbro doesnt care again. This fucking seals it. that's a LOT of product to release for a "dead" line.

Picked them up yesterday, uh, um, yeah I think I need more time with them, maybe they'll grow on me.

Only thing I like about them is the jet nosecones, reminds me of the Colonial Viper from Battlestar Galactica. The jet modes are pretty solid. The rest of it's a pile of mess, like 2 rejected Mega Man sidekicks that were blasted for being too lame.
The 4 shoulder joints (2 pegs & 2 swivel panels) won't stay locked for crap, making it pointless trying to get the goofy hands looking right.
Safeguard's ok as long as you keep a good grip around his waist, so he does'nt fall apart.
Looks kind of goofy actually.
Will keep them for awhile , give them a chance, or until I get over that $23 I spent on these floppy tardbots

hey guys, I found figure 4 arm mode see below

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4 arm mode


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arm to leg insert hip's below

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haha nice one dude!