ALT Sunstreaker...

REDLINE · 12-30-2005, 04:14 PM

the shoulder joints on mine are a different color, kinda orangish,

in car mode everything matches, and in bot mode everything matches escept that part, and its pretty obvious too! damnit, there's also the fact that each actual paint ap of yellow is too thin and you can kinda see through them.

Andy

Razerwire · 12-30-2005, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by REDLINE

the shoulder joints on mine are a different color, kinda orangish,

in car mode everything matches, and in bot mode everything matches escept that part, and its pretty obvious too! damnit, there's also the fact that each actual paint ap of yellow is too thin and you can kinda see through them.

Andy

Damn... Looks like you got the short end of the straw on Sunstreaker...

I saw a BT* Sunstreaker today when I went to Japantown... They wanted $89 for it... H-E-L-L N-O!!!

REDLINE · 12-30-2005, 08:46 PM

$89????

uh, pass.

Andy

Grimlock_13 · 12-30-2005, 11:42 PM

The viper mold robot modes aren't my favorite Alts do to the crappy articulation, but aestetically Sunstreaker is amazing. The colors are almost dead onto his G1 persona, I don't get why some people say they clash I think the red and grey break up what would otherwise be a monotonous black and yellow pallette.

The vehicle mode is gorgeous...simply gorgeous.

Sunstreaker gets an A-

Feralstorm · 01-02-2006, 07:33 AM

I got Sunstreaker - looks quite nice as a robot and especially striking in car mode with the black stripes, but unfortunately mine seems to have some problems with the tolerances, and some parts (hood, doors, rear section) don't line up as well as my other Alt. Vipers. Anyone else have this trouble? Maybe I can search out a better one - at least it's easy to see a car mode that fits together well in those packages.

Dark_Convoy · 01-07-2006, 12:29 PM

If you have Deadend, you pretty much know what to expect, the colors truly make him look different in robot mode though.

Deadend's car mode is probably my favorite of all alts, and Sunstreaker's look great too, I only wish his forearms were black, but I may fix that myself in the future.

This is what this mold was meant to be, and I'm happy we got him, and while he has all the same shortcomings of Deadend, he still looks like he would kick your ass and spit on your corpse.

A-

Kupp · 01-09-2006, 09:50 AM

I think he is definately better BT sunstreaker.

I have a deadend that got junked, and have been thinking of swapping the tail lights, since that is the only thing that strikes me as off on this alt.

misterd · 01-10-2006, 07:32 PM

Sunstreaker was my first Autobot, and my 3rd TF after Ravage and Rumble, so I regret to say I'm a bit disappointed in this figure. Don't get me wrong, it's about as good as it can be, but his mold simply is not that good, and I find the new colors make it a bit worse.

To start, the Sideswipe mold is probably the weakest of all the Alternators. The legs have little articulation, the torso is too wide, and the arms proportionately too skinny. Dead End mold was a touch worse as the lost the chest piece exposed a bit too many nuts and bolts. This was less noticable with Dead End's color scheme, but the canary yellow just seems to call attention to the vacant upper torso. At the same time, the rear backpack jumps out making the torso appear even wider, while the gray and red arms recede, and thus seem even more puny.

The one saving grace with this mold is the vehicle. The Viper is simply a beautiful design, and Sunstreaker does look good here. Just not as good as Dead End.

We've come a good way in this line, and revisiting this mold only reminds me of how weak it was in the first place, and how much better the line has become.

Switchblade · 01-10-2006, 11:20 PM

Got mine today at Wal-Mart. They had three out of the four Alts from the new wave. No Skids for Switchy.

Still, I'm loving Sunstreaker. I actually like him more than Dead End, although I've yet to put the two next to each other.

The joints are a bit tighter than I'm used to with Dead End or Sideswipe. This is especially obvious in the fingers, heels, and side mirrors. The legs move more smoothly, though.

I am a bit disappointed with some of the paint aps. The red lines at the bottom of his legs are kind of sloppy, and there's a bit of silver bled over onto the black on his head. The big downer, though, is the very noticeable smear on top of his roof. I'll have to see if I ahve any model paint to fix it. It's a pity there's such a mar on an otherwise gorgeous figure.

gnodprime1 · 01-11-2006, 12:29 AM

Has anybody found one that had good alignment of body panels? My biggest problem is the hood, it just sticks up in front no matter what.

12-30-2005, 04:14 PM	#21
REDLINE longer days, plz? Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 27,861 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Collection Count: 361 News Credits: 3	the shoulder joints on mine are a different color, kinda orangish, in car mode everything matches, and in bot mode everything matches escept that part, and its pretty obvious too! damnit, there's also the fact that each actual paint ap of yellow is too thin and you can kinda see through them. Andy NEW! Join TFW's Mechwarrior Group!

12-30-2005, 08:46 PM	#23
REDLINE longer days, plz? Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 27,861 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Collection Count: 361 News Credits: 3	$89???? uh, pass. Andy NEW! Join TFW's Mechwarrior Group!

12-30-2005, 11:42 PM	#24
Grimlock_13 facebook.com/SlowRicky Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 20,709 Location: Boise,ID Collection Count: Just over 2,000 News Credits: 2	The viper mold robot modes aren't my favorite Alts do to the crappy articulation, but aestetically Sunstreaker is amazing. The colors are almost dead onto his G1 persona, I don't get why some people say they clash I think the red and grey break up what would otherwise be a monotonous black and yellow pallette. The vehicle mode is gorgeous...simply gorgeous. Sunstreaker gets an A- www.facebook.com/SlowRicky Check out Grimlock_13's Attempt at Funnies if you dare! (Updated 05/17/13 with Comic 1,205!!!)

01-02-2006, 07:33 AM	#25
Feralstorm Yer Bulky Buddy Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 14,664 Location: Birthplace of Aviation Collection Count: More than a few by a bunch News Credits: 2	I got Sunstreaker - looks quite nice as a robot and especially striking in car mode with the black stripes, but unfortunately mine seems to have some problems with the tolerances, and some parts (hood, doors, rear section) don't line up as well as my other Alt. Vipers. Anyone else have this trouble? Maybe I can search out a better one - at least it's easy to see a car mode that fits together well in those packages. Visit the Happy Robot Funtime shop!

01-07-2006, 12:29 PM	#26
Dark_Convoy The Ratbastard Kickback is abusing his powers Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 17,198 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Collection Count: About 10, mostly Classics 2.0	If you have Deadend, you pretty much know what to expect, the colors truly make him look different in robot mode though. Deadend's car mode is probably my favorite of all alts, and Sunstreaker's look great too, I only wish his forearms were black, but I may fix that myself in the future. This is what this mold was meant to be, and I'm happy we got him, and while he has all the same shortcomings of Deadend, he still looks like he would kick your ass and spit on your corpse. A- My blog (will probably piss you off) Follow me on Twitter! Dark_Convoy on facebook

01-09-2006, 09:50 AM	#27
Kupp Ford Fanboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,728 Location: Somewhere along the Mass Pike, usually in my car. Collection Count: 1110 News Credits: 1	I think he is definately better BT sunstreaker. I have a deadend that got junked, and have been thinking of swapping the tail lights, since that is the only thing that strikes me as off on this alt. "The Tyranny of Murphy is the penalty for hubris" ~ xkcd

01-10-2006, 07:32 PM	#28
misterd Herald of Unicron Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,700 Location: Port Jervis, NY	Sunstreaker was my first Autobot, and my 3rd TF after Ravage and Rumble, so I regret to say I'm a bit disappointed in this figure. Don't get me wrong, it's about as good as it can be, but his mold simply is not that good, and I find the new colors make it a bit worse. To start, the Sideswipe mold is probably the weakest of all the Alternators. The legs have little articulation, the torso is too wide, and the arms proportionately too skinny. Dead End mold was a touch worse as the lost the chest piece exposed a bit too many nuts and bolts. This was less noticable with Dead End's color scheme, but the canary yellow just seems to call attention to the vacant upper torso. At the same time, the rear backpack jumps out making the torso appear even wider, while the gray and red arms recede, and thus seem even more puny. The one saving grace with this mold is the vehicle. The Viper is simply a beautiful design, and Sunstreaker does look good here. Just not as good as Dead End. We've come a good way in this line, and revisiting this mold only reminds me of how weak it was in the first place, and how much better the line has become.

01-10-2006, 11:20 PM	#29
Switchblade Watch him out! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,669 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Collection Count: more than I probably need. News Credits: 1	Got mine today at Wal-Mart. They had three out of the four Alts from the new wave. No Skids for Switchy. Still, I'm loving Sunstreaker. I actually like him more than Dead End, although I've yet to put the two next to each other. The joints are a bit tighter than I'm used to with Dead End or Sideswipe. This is especially obvious in the fingers, heels, and side mirrors. The legs move more smoothly, though. I am a bit disappointed with some of the paint aps. The red lines at the bottom of his legs are kind of sloppy, and there's a bit of silver bled over onto the black on his head. The big downer, though, is the very noticeable smear on top of his roof. I'll have to see if I ahve any model paint to fix it. It's a pity there's such a mar on an otherwise gorgeous figure.

01-11-2006, 12:29 AM	#30
gnodprime1 Made of sterner stuff Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 295 Location: Wisconsin Collection Count: Currently downsizing, going for quality over quantity	Has anybody found one that had good alignment of body panels? My biggest problem is the hood, it just sticks up in front no matter what.