Generations FOC DLX Starscream

megatroptimus · 11-22-2012, 11:26 AM

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

And the mandatory size comparisons...

With CR Brave Maximus

With WST Ravage

Real ones this time...

And the mandatory upskirt shot

Bountyan · 11-22-2012, 11:39 AM

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.

Yaujta · 11-22-2012, 12:42 PM

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?

megatroptimus · 11-22-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaujta

Floating shoulders?

The arms are not really attached to the body.

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.

mx-01 archon · 11-22-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by megatroptimus

The arms are not really attached to the body.

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.

Yaujta · 11-22-2012, 12:55 PM

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.

process · 11-22-2012, 01:07 PM

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

megatroptimus · 11-22-2012, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by process

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

process · 11-22-2012, 01:27 PM

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

Shadow25 · 11-22-2012, 01:31 PM

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

11-22-2012, 11:26 AM	#1
megatroptimus Kelly Hrudey for PM Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,487 Collection Count: 250 News Credits: 12	Generations FOC DLX Starscream 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 And the mandatory size comparisons... With CR Brave Maximus With WST Ravage Real ones this time... And the mandatory upskirt shot *Selling my collection here. From G1 to now, Botcon, 3rd party, name it.* Updated 04.30.13.

11-22-2012, 11:39 AM	#2
Bountyan >implying Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12,484 Location: BC, Canada News Credits: 8	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. Want to buy: Asia Exclusive Onslaught; PM me if interested

11-22-2012, 12:42 PM	#3
Yaujta Cyberverse Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,713 Location: Keystone-a-palooza Collection Count: More than I should, but less than I want. News Credits: 2	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? "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."

11-22-2012, 12:55 PM	#6
Yaujta Cyberverse Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,713 Location: Keystone-a-palooza Collection Count: More than I should, but less than I want. News Credits: 2	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. "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."

11-22-2012, 01:07 PM	#7
process Hanlon's razor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,358 Location: New Jersey, USA Collection Count: Many News Credits: 34	His chest looks sort of hollow. Can you post a shot from the side, with his arms raised? radicons : shapeways : photography : feedback

11-22-2012, 01:27 PM	#9
process Hanlon's razor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,358 Location: New Jersey, USA Collection Count: Many News Credits: 34	Thanks! That spine piece seems to do a decent enough job filling that void. radicons : shapeways : photography : feedback

11-22-2012, 01:31 PM	#10
Shadow25 Herald of Unicron Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,583 Location: New York Collection Count: 200+ News Credits: 5	He looks good enough, buy on sight for me. I hope we get his buddies.