Found one at a local hobby store.




PROS
-Big and chunky
-Good transformation
-Perfect shade of white (off white... eggshell?)
-Opening cockpit that can accommodate a Titan Master or a Prime Master
-8 weapons that can be positioned in multiple ways
-Convincing headsculpt
-The way the head hides in jet mode with the spring-loaded traps (I personally turn it around to completely hide the face from view)
-The way the 2nd cockpit compresses for backpack mode
-The 4 handles in jet mode to hang
-The 6 blast effects
-Ankle tilt
-Flipping badge (didn't know about - it's not in the instructions and I didn't remember the promo pictures)
-Surface detailing all over
-The way the hand peg holes disappear when you open up the hands
-Functional landing gear (so sick of molded wheels that don't roll!)

CONS
-Don't care for the battle mask or the chest armor, chest armor look silly in both modes imo, I'm not going to use it
-Knee joints feel soft, almost... Roadbot-ish?
-The nosecone assembly doesn't feel all that solid in jet mode
-Feet are kinda hard to unlock to access ankle tilt
-Hands sometimes unpeg when moving them around
-Funky elbows
-Battle mask could have been painted better (extra white that I had to up remove in the forehead hole)

 

Also, there are 2 additional "seats" in the secondary cockpit. It looks like you *could* seat 2 additional Titan Masters/Prime Masters, but since I don't have any on hand, I don't know for sure.

Edit: WIN!

 

does he have pegs for titan masters to stand anywhere? Really wish they had used the TR pegs for the effect parts in siege, really would have improved the cross line compatibility.



Anyways, I love seeing that they added Titan Master functionality on this guy, its actually the main reason I'm planning on picking him up as I'm not sure I can think of a more bland character than Jetfire.

 

I was already sold on the cockpit, but finding out the "box" can hold two more passengers? That's gold!

 

We are spoilt these days, aren’t we. He looks ace!

 

I did pay Canadian retail for it (119.99). I wanted SS Long Haul too but by itself they are selling it 69.99 instead of 39.99 (but 79.99 for LH + KSI Boss!).

 

Can you do a size comparison with one of the siege leaders?

 

Tomorrow night when I go back home.

 

Damn with this one finally we can get away from the above USD350 FT-10 Sky-high.

 

Can it still transform to robot mode with those passengers inside?

 

Yes. The cockpit window compresses in front of them.

 

I do believe you are the first one to report this. There was no mention of this particular gimmick by John Warden, or during the TonTon and Optibotimus reviews. I love this added bonus. This guy packs so many gimmicks and features, none of which seem intrusive, and just appears to be a true evolutionary step forward in HasTak engineering (the hand pegs for example). Even without all the extras, I would happily pay $80 for him in this scale!

How does the "battle damage/dirt" paint look in-person? It's supposed to be very subtle on the legs, but only shows up in a few photos or promo pics...

 

No, unfortunately!

 

Very, very subtle. You have to look hard to spot the transition from pure white to off white. It's nowhere near as dramatic as what you see on other Siege figures, I was almost tempted to call it nonexistent. It doesn't look like battle damage/dirt, looks more like "post atmosphere entry/slight overheat" effect...  

 

Looks great! Do the wing missiles have any pegs that can fit the shoulder ports on Sideswipe and Prowl?

 

Sexy!

Thank you!

 

They only have holes.