Review: #810
Name: Starscream
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Reactivate
Year of Release: 2024
Size Class: Voyager
Mold Status: new
JET MODE:
Based upon his appearance in the upcoming game, Reactivate Starscream transforms into a jet that's very reminiscent of his G1 design.
However, what sets him apart from the G1 design is the addition of black and it is not a symmetrical application either. It's unique and actually looks quite good.
Jet Transformers always benefit from looking and feeling bigger than they are given their wingspans but Starscream is of a very decent size.
There is some undercarriage kibble but that's to be expected.
The back isn't too messy either as he has triple thrusters.
The guns from robot mode expectedly pegs underneath the wings. Overall, this is a good jet mode.
TRANSFORMATION:
There are some slight twists in the traditional transformation scheme. The main one being that his legs are forms from the rear and part of the fuselage, utilizing panels, which can be somewhat weird. The arms and how the shoulders fold out to click into place also feels a little bit over-engineered.
ROBOT MODE:
Starscream's robot mode looks good, and you can see that he has more black on his left side.
The biggest piece of kibble on his back (apart from the wings which are iconic) is a large-ish panel. Otherwise, this is an athletic looking robot.
The head sculpt is fairly close to his G1 design.
Size-wise, again, he is really decent in size here, and there aren't too many hollow parts so he feels nice and sturdy too.
A quick comparison against Bumblebee in the two-pack that he came with. Starscream is only available bundled up with Bumblebee.
Articulation is good, with joints for his head, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips, knees and ankles. Although the ankle joints are weak meaning he'll keel over backwards fairly easily.
The black highlights really add to a more aggressive and rogue look to the character. His only weapons are some guns that peg onto the outside of his forearms. Not quite where the null-rays usually are attached to but still looks great here.
A fantastic robot mode, only let down by the weak ankles.
OVERALL:
Starscream is a good solid figure, and one that is a shame that had such limited distribution (hopefully that'll change by having him rereleased in Studio Series). Both modes are great, and the asymmetric color scheme works surprisingly well.
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