Generations FOC DLX Starscream

Discussion in 'Transformers Feedback & Reviews' started by megatroptimus, Nov 22, 2012.

  1. megatroptimus

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    Just to get the ball rolling...

    PROS

    -a new Starscream, dammit! (I'm a Starscream completist)
    -headsculpt (and wicked light piping for the eyes)
    -multiple weapon mounting options
    -weapons can combine
    -spinning barrels on the weapons
    -clear canopy (could have been lazily painted)
    -ankle tilt
    -gerwalk mode

    CONS

    -on the small side
    -feels and looks a bit cheap
    -somewhat lazy transformation
    -so-so paint job (some blue missing on one of the feet)
    -floating shoulders

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    And the mandatory size comparisons...

    With CR Brave Maximus

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    With WST Ravage

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    Real ones this time...

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    And the mandatory upskirt shot

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  2. Bountyan

    Bountyan Well-Known Member

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    One of the better figures in this line. Accurate, well proportioned, hollow parts that don't go to the point of annoying me. Will pick up.
     
  3. Dachande

    Dachande MULTI-QUOTE- USE IT. Super Mod

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    Floating shoulders?

    These pictures prove to me that I will not hesitate in the least in hitting the 'add to cart' button once they hit HTS or TrU. Really a great design all around.

    Any scale shots next to other FoC figures?
     
  4. megatroptimus

    megatroptimus Untitled

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    The arms are not really attached to the body.

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    It's not a first, but it's no excuse for a poor design either. They could have moved the shoulder plates down and in a bit to connect them to the torso.
     
  5. mx-01 archon

    mx-01 archon Well-Known Member

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    I think of all the Transformers that have used this basic transformation scheme, only Terradive has bothered to lock the shoulder plates in.

    G2 Smokescreen? Nope. Cyberjets? Nope. Energon Starscream? Nope. Cybertron Thundercracker? Definitely not.
     
  6. Dachande

    Dachande MULTI-QUOTE- USE IT. Super Mod

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    Not a big deal. Still looks pretty tight.

    I keep coming back to drool over the pictures. This may be one of the rare times I buy multiples just to do it.
    That, and I need to make a Transtech Starscream out of one.
     
  7. process

    process Hanlon's razor Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    His chest looks sort of hollow. Can you post a shot from the side, with his arms raised?
     
  8. megatroptimus

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    process Hanlon's razor Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    Thanks! That spine piece seems to do a decent enough job filling that void.
     
  10. Shadow25

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    He looks good enough, buy on sight for me. I hope we get his buddies.
     
  11. PlanckEpoch

    PlanckEpoch Red and black red and black

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    Just a pet peeve of mine...but could you get a few shots of the figure from behind? Lately it seems that people have been neglecting 360 degree shots of toys...
     
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    ew... that blue looks ugly.

    also that weapon was huge before, why is it so tiny all of a sudden? ugh. i loved this thing until now :( 
     
  13. megatroptimus

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    Added to first post.
     
  14. Gilgamesh

    Gilgamesh Mostly Harmless

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    It's the same size, might have been photo tricks.

    Eh, honestly I'm not feelin' it. It seems like a cool toy, and it's certainly accurate but I never liked the FOC Seeker Design much. Still, this is great for those who did like it so it's cool for you people.
     
  15. General Tekno

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    Any chance that we'd be able to get comparison photos with some of the FOC figures/WFC Decepticons?

    Thanks.
     
  16. Shockwave9227

    Shockwave9227 A real stand-up guy

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    I'm so buying the Takara version. I want Starscream to look as good as possible.
     
  17. PrimusVsUnicron

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    This ain't out yet?
     
  18. General Tekno

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    It's out in Asia now, so give it a couple of weeks.

    Though to be honest I'm sort of surprised it didn't hit the US before Black Friday.
     
  19. xMostWanted559x

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    Can the guns go where his null rays should go?
     
  20. GreednGluttony

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    fucking awesome! want want want want!! :p