FOC Jazz

TCracker · 06-26-2012, 09:44 AM

Got him out of curiosity. He is available in the local TRU here in Malaysia.
I stumbled upon them by chance.

Anyways, here are my first impressions:-
1) The plastic feels tacky, very cheap feeling.
2) The transformation is very simple
3) The articulation is there but feels lacking. In addition, the shoulders do not really peg into place. It just hangs there. Posing him is actually a chore.

Alt mode looks okay, very Cybertronian.

Transformation

Split the back arms

Untab all the pegs, swivel the arms around.

Straighten the legs by bringing it to a full 90 degree and you are pretty much done

Articulation is there, however the articulation on the legs leaves much to be desired. There is thigh and knee swivel, but hampered by additional plastic at the back of the thigh. The head is on a ball joint. Unfortunately there is NO ankle tilt, so posing him in dynamic stances can be a challange.

His gun is puny compared to the RTS version of himself

There is bicep swivel, but unlike the RTS version there is no double jointed elbow.

So in conclusion?
Compared to the RTS version, this figure feels lacking and very cheaply done in terms of plastic quality.
Here is a comparison pic with RTS Jazz (a commissioned piece for a friend)

But he is a good representation of Jazz in Cybertronian form. You will either like him or loathe him.

Addendum - the arm/shoulder panels tab into a groove, hence making the shoulder panels solid and non-floppy.

Apologies for missing this step out.

Yaujta · 06-26-2012, 09:49 AM

Meh.
Bring on the Shockwave review!

Shadowbreaker · 06-26-2012, 09:56 AM

Looks fine to me. The whole size thing bums me out, but it's not the end of the world.

And yes, can't wait to see more of Shockwave.

transformerwars · 06-26-2012, 10:12 AM

Looking at your pictures, it doesn't seem nearly as bad as I originally had thought he was. But it still doesn't scream "Jazz" to me. The RTS version just blows it out of the water, no competition what so ever.

I might pick this up when it goes on discount, if it's still around. Even then, I'll probably customise him into a new character instead of Jazz.

And yes, bring on Shockwave.

LegoTFGuy · 06-26-2012, 10:18 AM

Didn't even know these guys were released anywhere. 0_0

Anyway, nice review. it does look a little cheap.

And I support the idea of a Shockwave review.

seekerblackout · 06-26-2012, 10:19 AM

I think he looks cool as a Cybertronian Jazz. Think I'll give him a bigger gun though.

And hey, he's smaller than Shockwave. Cool beans.

rxlthunder · 06-26-2012, 10:20 AM

Transformation looks cool, but RTS Jazz kills it.

Thenames9 · 06-26-2012, 10:29 AM

Looks awful next to RTS Jazz.

inturnmike · 06-26-2012, 10:39 AM

Not sure why you are comparing him to the RTS version....There is NO comparison. They are two totally separate continuities..FOC and Generations (which is supposed to be a re-imagining of his G1 self). Of course RTS is going to win in every category. FOC Jazz looks great, as an in-game character representation. Those designs were probably a lot harder to make a toy out of, as the game transformation cheats so much. I have been waiting for more TF Game toys, so I welcome these greatly. Bring them on!

Powersa · 06-26-2012, 10:42 AM

Reminds me of War Within figures from 6" Titanium line, simple transformation, lack of articulation, Cybertronian mode, now in plastic, smaller.

06-26-2012, 09:44 AM	#1
TCracker おもちゃは今とても暑いです Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 10,542 News Credits: 7	FOC Jazz Got him out of curiosity. He is available in the local TRU here in Malaysia. I stumbled upon them by chance. Anyways, here are my first impressions:- 1) The plastic feels tacky, very cheap feeling. 2) The transformation is very simple 3) The articulation is there but feels lacking. In addition, the shoulders do not really peg into place. It just hangs there. Posing him is actually a chore. Alt mode looks okay, very Cybertronian. Transformation Split the back arms Untab all the pegs, swivel the arms around. Straighten the legs by bringing it to a full 90 degree and you are pretty much done Articulation is there, however the articulation on the legs leaves much to be desired. There is thigh and knee swivel, but hampered by additional plastic at the back of the thigh. The head is on a ball joint. Unfortunately there is NO ankle tilt, so posing him in dynamic stances can be a challange. His gun is puny compared to the RTS version of himself There is bicep swivel, but unlike the RTS version there is no double jointed elbow. So in conclusion? Compared to the RTS version, this figure feels lacking and very cheaply done in terms of plastic quality. Here is a comparison pic with RTS Jazz (a commissioned piece for a friend) But he is a good representation of Jazz in Cybertronian form. You will either like him or loathe him. Addendum - the arm/shoulder panels tab into a groove, hence making the shoulder panels solid and non-floppy. Apologies for missing this step out.

06-26-2012, 09:49 AM	#2
Yaujta Cyberverse Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,836 Location: Keystone-a-palooza Collection Count: More than I should, but less than I want. News Credits: 2	Meh. Bring on the Shockwave review! "It is only logical, as I gaze upon the spark of this femme-bot, that I guide my dexterous manipulator and apply additional servos to the task of making it stronger, so that she may comprehend a femme-bot's expected role. Logic dictates."

06-26-2012, 09:56 AM	#3
Shadowbreaker My Name is Football Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,341 Location: PA Collection Count: ∞ News Credits: 6	Looks fine to me. The whole size thing bums me out, but it's not the end of the world. And yes, can't wait to see more of Shockwave. My Twitter My Flickr XBL Gamertag: ShadowbreakerX

06-26-2012, 10:12 AM	#4
transformerwars Makin' Bacon Pancakes! Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 9,681 Location: The Emerald Isles Collection Count: Fifty Seven Toy Robots - Latest is Kreon Microchangers Devastator News Credits: 16	Looking at your pictures, it doesn't seem nearly as bad as I originally had thought he was. But it still doesn't scream "Jazz" to me. The RTS version just blows it out of the water, no competition what so ever. I might pick this up when it goes on discount, if it's still around. Even then, I'll probably customise him into a new character instead of Jazz. And yes, bring on Shockwave. Facebook \| Deviantart \| Twitter \| Sales Thread \| Kreons Wanted \| Feedback \| Tumblr

06-26-2012, 10:19 AM	#6
seekerblackout Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10,972 Collection Count: 141, including incomplete figures, Robot Heroes and Minicons. Latest- TFP Deluxe Knockout.	I think he looks cool as a Cybertronian Jazz. Think I'll give him a bigger gun though. And hey, he's smaller than Shockwave. Cool beans.

06-26-2012, 10:20 AM	#7
rxlthunder Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,614 News Credits: 5	Transformation looks cool, but RTS Jazz kills it.

06-26-2012, 10:29 AM	#8
Thenames9 D-d-d-d-duel! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,334 Location: England Collection Count: 100-ish. News Credits: 29	Looks awful next to RTS Jazz.

06-26-2012, 10:39 AM	#9
inturnmike Dinobot Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 863	Not sure why you are comparing him to the RTS version....There is NO comparison. They are two totally separate continuities..FOC and Generations (which is supposed to be a re-imagining of his G1 self). Of course RTS is going to win in every category. FOC Jazz looks great, as an in-game character representation. Those designs were probably a lot harder to make a toy out of, as the game transformation cheats so much. I have been waiting for more TF Game toys, so I welcome these greatly. Bring them on!

06-26-2012, 10:42 AM	#10
Powersa Car Robots Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,028 Location: Texas Collection Count: 611 News Credits: 1	Reminds me of War Within figures from 6" Titanium line, simple transformation, lack of articulation, Cybertronian mode, now in plastic, smaller.