It’s a little more than that. Mindwipe gets a more savage type of posture and in addition to the chest plate he gets thrusters on his back. But, yeah, your argument is sound. Both figures are best in class for their size point alone and the combination is not easy to do.
Jan/Feb is about the time it was released. Distribution problems since it was released close after Xmas and due to the Avalanche of unsold earlier scouts.
Never found him, but did get a Sunspot. The combined jet mode is'nt as cool as the 86 Night Raven's, but still fun. Always wished they'd keep the smaller jets on or under the rear of the larger ones. Would look better & have combined thrusters.