I think the jetmode looks pretty good.
Point for improvement would be the tailwings/blaster sculpts; if those would sit a little more forward and shaped a little bit more sleek; I'd 3D print custom ones if I'd have the figure.

 

I'm sorry?! What? Did... did that actually happen?!

 

You seem surprised. A little shocked even.

(from Australia Sighting thread):

 

I'm just surprised that the Eject can even be removed via the open style package. Like, aren't accessories and weapons and stuff usually at the bottom or under the tray or something? Where was Eject in the package?

 

Ejecte is located at the right of Blaster's shoulder. He too is strapped with a plastic twisty which you can snip off easily if out of the box. In box, unless the store is so empty that no one gives an ef that you are shoplifting a piece without damaging the box deserves to get shafted.
As for returns, that is another issue.

Japan online stores easily remedies this by wrapping the package with celophane bags. Which defeats the earth friendly schtck 

 

Hnh...that sounds more like poor planning than anything else. If I'm not mistaken, aren't most Legacy accessories lower down at the feet or under the tray? I thought that made sense as an anti-theft tactic, but leaving any sort of accessory anywhere near the open window is just asking for trouble.

 

Probably something to do with perspective btu yeah, the render looks so much better than the actual toy for once.

 

Basically when Pretenders happened Japan still had a cartoon running and they added one Pretender to the Autobots side who was their leader. We never got him in the US. This was Metalhawk.

 

And if I remember right, his G1 toy actually used diecast for the inner robot, yes?

 

Yup the inner robot was made out of mainly diecast metal, which is now a lost art.

 

Evan brooks has some awesome behinds the scene on metalhawk. Evan Brooks on Instagram: "Hi Transformer Fans! Just popping in to do my do-diligence to give you all a few more looks at what we revealed this week! Starting off with our Voyager, Metalhawk! So as mentioned in the stream, this bot is a partial of the Kingdom Cyclonus. It uses the Hands, Shoulders, Biceps, Feet, Back of the legs, Part of the wings and a few of the joints from that figure. You can probably get a better understanding of what pieces are re-used from Ittoku-san's masterful detail drawing. A few other points that I forgot to mention on the stream is that his thrusters use 3mm ports so you can load him up with blast effects. He also has a 3mm hole that becomes accessible in Jet mode for use with a display stand. This is just a fun figure and I'm hoping going forward we can complete the JG1 Pretender teams. Thanks for checking out the stream and supporting Transformers! -Evan #hasbropulse #transformers #autobots #masterforce #transformersstudioseries #transformerslegacy #hasbroemployee #metalhawk"

 

Technically, the cassette bot is an extra product so you need to expose/advertise them. As I previously mentioned you can see him but if you want to shoplift the item, you will damage the box. Most you will see missing parts is from returns or if shoplifting ain't a crime anymore unless it goes above $ 999 state.

 

Definitely going to need an Elite Guard symbol on my Metalhawk so he can lead the Elite Guard Strike Team.



Maybe Onslaught only killed his shell in issue 36?

 

Looks like they’re out . A specialty store in Laval, Quebec got a shipment. pic taken from a facebook group I’m in.

 

Damn Québec getting stuff early. I wouldn’t mind getting it soon… hurry up EB!

 

A fellow collector in Instagram posted some in hand pictures

 

Those are from the designer, Evan Brooks, from his Instagram post.

Evan Brooks on Instagram: "Hi Transformer Fans! Just popping in to do my do-diligence to give you all a few more looks at what we revealed this week! Starting off with our Voyager, Metalhawk! So as mentioned in the stream, this bot is a partial of the Kingdom Cyclonus. It uses the Hands, Shoulders, Biceps, Feet, Back of the legs, Part of the wings and a few of the joints from that figure. You can probably get a better understanding of what pieces are re-used from Ittoku-san's masterful detail drawing. A few other points that I forgot to mention on the stream is that his thrusters use 3mm ports so you can load him up with blast effects. He also has a 3mm hole that becomes accessible in Jet mode for use with a display stand. This is just a fun figure and I'm hoping going forward we can complete the JG1 Pretender teams. Thanks for checking out the stream and supporting Transformers! -Evan #hasbropulse #transformers #autobots #masterforce #transformersstudioseries #transformerslegacy #hasbroemployee #metalhawk"

 

Oh My bad, thanks!

 

That was quick.

 

According to Pulse UK they are due the 20th of this month so this store may have jumped the gun but not overly early though.