Review: #370
Name: Starscream
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Robots in Disguise (2015)
Year of Release: 2016
Size Class: Legion (Wave 10)
Mold Status: new
JET MODE:
Starscream, as per normal, transforms into a grey jet with blue highlights, and red detailing on the wings.
This is a good jet for its size. You can make out the robot feet at the back and the robot arms underneath the wings but otherwise, this is a strong mode.
Being a jet and in Legion size no less, Starscream is fairly small. Above is a comparison against RiD Legion Windblade. Starscream is significantly more substantial in mass and size compared to her.
A solid jet mode that does the job.
TRANSFORMATION:
A simple transformation but not without it's tricks. The arms fold up to form the shoulders, and the nosecone sits neatly tucked behind the wings. It keeps things interesting enough.
ROBOT MODE:
Starscream's robot mode is absolutely stunning with the amount of molded and sculpted detailing.
He has the nosecone on this back as the main source of kibble.
The headsculpt is good. The air intakes on either side of his head looks great and the various paint applications makes him look very detailed.
Starscream is well proportioned with wide shoulders and well defined limbs.
Despite the look of his joints, the articulation is restricted. The "elbows" are weird and can only fold forward, while the knee joints can't bend much more than 45 degrees.
The shoulders lift up and down due to transformation joints and that's about it.
A nice robot to look at but maybe not as much for play.
OVERALL:
Starscream is a great toy for its size. It translates the character into toy form almost perfectly which is quite impressive. The amount of detailing is great and for the relatively low price, Starscream is worth grabbing.
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