A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons
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Seibertron will be providing an image filled written review of each Toysrus Robots in Disguise Exclusive Warrior Figure. We got the Thunderclash-esque redeco of Power Surge Optimus Prime yesterday and now we will look at the totally new Robots in Disguise Starscream toy.
What I was dreading when I first saw this toy was that it would have a fake chest, with lots of back kibble in robot mode and be a "bot under a jet" in vehicle mode. Turns out this is not the case at all. My problems with this toy are not ones I could predict. While the design and transformation are interesting and new for Starscream, the toy just feels very cheap. The plastic used is not hard plastic like the Power Surge Prime Warrior figure. It bends and the wing has a tendency to pop off during transformation. But it does so much right as well. So let's take a look.
Here is his vehicle mode and I did not catch it from previous photos, but it is not an earth jet. It looks far more like Combiner Wars Cyclonus with a very long and narrow front section that fans out in the back. The design also shares similarities with Windblade who has the legs fold up and become part of the back of the jet. However, this is executed so much better because the resulting gap is very small.
Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Cyclonus Gallery
While the shot above might make you think there is a ton of kibble under there, it is not the case. Its just his shoulders which I think the designers were hoping would be flush under the wing to give the illusion that these become part of the wing in alt mode.
As you can see, it is not a bot under a jet.
Everything tabs in really well in alt mode, with some of the loudest snaps I have heard in the line so far. I also like how the hands fold into the arms through a hollowed out design very much like Dark of the Moon Shockwave's hands.
Here are some alt mode comparisons with RID Decepticon brethren and Prime Starscream. He is far beefier than the later.
As I mentioned previously, there is no fake chest here. The transformation is much better than either Cyclonus or Windblade. It is more complex than either and all the robot bits are tabbed in securely and better disguised as well.
The robot mode is also different than previous starscreams with him having his wings folded down to give the idea of a cape. This royalty theme is further emphasised by the large shoulderpads which reference his look when coronated. You can play with the wings ad how they look in robot mode.
What might be the biggest difference between this and other G1 themed Starscream toys would be his accessories. There are no null rays or rockets to tab onto his arms. Instead you get these very straighfrward pistols, which are nicely painted (gun metal over blue plastic). I was hesitant but this change in accessories totally changes the feel of this toy in robot mode. And they plug on his arms as well. I totally went John Woo on this guy!
Here are some comparisons with other wariors and deluxes. I brought in an older WFC deluxe to give an idea of height for those who might not be collecting Robots in Disguise.
Yeah, he did shrink a bit, but the legs are thicker, so it's a give and take
What I was dreading when I first saw this toy was that it would have a fake chest, with lots of back kibble in robot mode and be a "bot under a jet" in vehicle mode. Turns out this is not the case at all. My problems with this toy are not ones I could predict. While the design and transformation are interesting and new for Starscream, the toy just feels very cheap. The plastic used is not hard plastic like the Power Surge Prime Warrior figure. It bends and the wing has a tendency to pop off during transformation. But it does so much right as well. So let's take a look.
Here is his vehicle mode and I did not catch it from previous photos, but it is not an earth jet. It looks far more like Combiner Wars Cyclonus with a very long and narrow front section that fans out in the back. The design also shares similarities with Windblade who has the legs fold up and become part of the back of the jet. However, this is executed so much better because the resulting gap is very small.
Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Cyclonus Gallery
While the shot above might make you think there is a ton of kibble under there, it is not the case. Its just his shoulders which I think the designers were hoping would be flush under the wing to give the illusion that these become part of the wing in alt mode.
As you can see, it is not a bot under a jet.
Everything tabs in really well in alt mode, with some of the loudest snaps I have heard in the line so far. I also like how the hands fold into the arms through a hollowed out design very much like Dark of the Moon Shockwave's hands.
Here are some alt mode comparisons with RID Decepticon brethren and Prime Starscream. He is far beefier than the later.
As I mentioned previously, there is no fake chest here. The transformation is much better than either Cyclonus or Windblade. It is more complex than either and all the robot bits are tabbed in securely and better disguised as well.
The robot mode is also different than previous starscreams with him having his wings folded down to give the idea of a cape. This royalty theme is further emphasised by the large shoulderpads which reference his look when coronated. You can play with the wings ad how they look in robot mode.
What might be the biggest difference between this and other G1 themed Starscream toys would be his accessories. There are no null rays or rockets to tab onto his arms. Instead you get these very straighfrward pistols, which are nicely painted (gun metal over blue plastic). I was hesitant but this change in accessories totally changes the feel of this toy in robot mode. And they plug on his arms as well. I totally went John Woo on this guy!
Here are some comparisons with other wariors and deluxes. I brought in an older WFC deluxe to give an idea of height for those who might not be collecting Robots in Disguise.
Yeah, he did shrink a bit, but the legs are thicker, so it's a give and take
Credit(s): william-james88
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Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806762)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:51am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:51am CDT
Loved the review Will. I can dig this guy, he really isn't all that terrible. He's pretty good looking actually, and the royalty wings are a nice touch
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806763)
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:53am CDT
Thanks! And he's not terrible at all. There is nothing wrong with the look, design, poseability or anything of the sort, its just the plastic I have an issue with.
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:53am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Loved the review Will. I can dig this guy, he really isn't all that terrible. He's pretty good looking actually, and the royalty wings are a nice touch
Thanks! And he's not terrible at all. There is nothing wrong with the look, design, poseability or anything of the sort, its just the plastic I have an issue with.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806765)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:56am CDT
Hopefully he makes his way down south here soon.
and who knows: maybe Starscream is actually among the ruling of Cybertron in RiD, much like his IDW counterpart became one, hence the royalty wings
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:56am CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Loved the review Will. I can dig this guy, he really isn't all that terrible. He's pretty good looking actually, and the royalty wings are a nice touch
Thanks! And he's not terrible at all. There is nothing wrong with the look, design, poseability or anything of the sort, its just the plastic I have an issue with.
Hopefully he makes his way down south here soon.
and who knows: maybe Starscream is actually among the ruling of Cybertron in RiD, much like his IDW counterpart became one, hence the royalty wings
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806766)
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:57am CDT
And hence the cybertronian alt mode.
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:57am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Loved the review Will. I can dig this guy, he really isn't all that terrible. He's pretty good looking actually, and the royalty wings are a nice touch
Thanks! And he's not terrible at all. There is nothing wrong with the look, design, poseability or anything of the sort, its just the plastic I have an issue with.
Hopefully he makes his way down south here soon.
and who knows: maybe Starscream is actually among the ruling of Cybertron in RiD, much like his IDW counterpart became one, hence the royalty wings
And hence the cybertronian alt mode.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806767)
Posted by Cobotron on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:57am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:57am CDT
This guy looks fun. I like hid funky elongated head, and love that they kept the signature shoulder stack thingies.
Nice reviews Willy!
Nice reviews Willy!
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806769)
Posted by Evil Eye on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:58am CDT
He's certainly a neat design but the fact that they went so far as to hollow out the head is...pretty lame. I just really hope we don't have a slump back into the dark ages of the FoC line in terms of quality/hollowness.
Posted by Evil Eye on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:58am CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Loved the review Will. I can dig this guy, he really isn't all that terrible. He's pretty good looking actually, and the royalty wings are a nice touch
Thanks! And he's not terrible at all. There is nothing wrong with the look, design, poseability or anything of the sort, its just the plastic I have an issue with.
He's certainly a neat design but the fact that they went so far as to hollow out the head is...pretty lame. I just really hope we don't have a slump back into the dark ages of the FoC line in terms of quality/hollowness.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806770)
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:59am CDT
Thanks! Paralon will be tomorrow.
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 9:59am CDT
Cobotron wrote:This guy looks fun. I like his funky elongated head, and love that they kept the signature shoulder stack thingies.
Nice reviews Willy!
Thanks! Paralon will be tomorrow.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806773)
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:01am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:01am CDT
Very nice write up! It definitely deserves it's place on the front page
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806776)
Posted by Seibertron on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:18am CDT
Hasbro's explanation for this in the past will make you think about the "flight" based Transformers differently going forward. A lot of the Transformers toys with airplane or flight alternate modes are made this way because kids actually "fly" the toys, as in toss the toy through the air to make it fly. Reading your comments totally goes in line with that. The wings pop off easily so that when the toy impacts the ground, they won't break as easily. The softer plastic used also coincides with this.
Posted by Seibertron on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:18am CDT
william-james88 wrote:While the design and transformation are interesting and new for Starscream, the toy just feels very cheap. The plastic used is not hard plastic like the Power Surge Prime Warrior figure. It bends and the wing has a tendency to pop off during transformation. But it does so much right as well.
Hasbro's explanation for this in the past will make you think about the "flight" based Transformers differently going forward. A lot of the Transformers toys with airplane or flight alternate modes are made this way because kids actually "fly" the toys, as in toss the toy through the air to make it fly. Reading your comments totally goes in line with that. The wings pop off easily so that when the toy impacts the ground, they won't break as easily. The softer plastic used also coincides with this.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806777)
Posted by Tyrannacon on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:20am CDT
Posted by Tyrannacon on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:20am CDT
Overall I would say this is a decent figure for the RiD Warrior Class line. If even it does look a little cheap.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806778)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:23am CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:23am CDT
Huh, I actually really like this! It really looks a lot like Transformers: Animated Starscream.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806779)
Posted by King Kuuga on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:30am CDT
Great review, but.... did you lose Prime Starscream's missile pods?
Posted by King Kuuga on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:30am CDT
william-james88 wrote:
Great review, but.... did you lose Prime Starscream's missile pods?
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806782)
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:40am CDT
No, but I didnt want weapons in the way as I compared the two figures.
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:40am CDT
That Bot wrote:william-james88 wrote:
Great review, but.... did you lose Prime Starscream's missile pods?
No, but I didnt want weapons in the way as I compared the two figures.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806785)
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:56am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 10:56am CDT
That makes total sense now.Seibertron wrote:Hasbro's explanation for this in the past will make you think about the "flight" based Transformers differently going forward. A lot of the Transformers toys with airplane or flight alternate modes are made this way because kids actually "fly" the toys, as in toss the toy through the air to make it fly. Reading your comments totally goes in line with that. The wings pop off easily so that when the toy impacts the ground, they won't break as easily. The softer plastic used also coincides with this.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806786)
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:01am CDT
Yeah, big time.
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:01am CDT
itscramtastic wrote:That makes total sense now.
Yeah, big time.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806787)
Posted by Kyleor on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:03am CDT
Posted by Kyleor on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:03am CDT
So I guess you need two so you can have wings out and in-hand swords 
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806788)
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:04am CDT
"All robots can fly, especially if they can't."
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:04am CDT
Doesn't explain the non-flight ones thoughwilliam-james88 wrote:Yeah, big time.itscramtastic wrote:That makes total sense now.
"All robots can fly, especially if they can't."
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806789)
Posted by Cobotron on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:09am CDT
Especially if you're 6!
The same theory of non-breakage applies to ball joints.
Posted by Cobotron on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:09am CDT
itscramtastic wrote:Doesn't explain the non-flight ones thoughwilliam-james88 wrote:Yeah, big time.itscramtastic wrote:That makes total sense now.
"All robots can fly, especially if they can't."
Especially if you're 6!The same theory of non-breakage applies to ball joints.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806790)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:11am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:11am CDT
No no, that's "All GoBots can fly..."itscramtastic wrote:Doesn't explain the non-flight ones thoughwilliam-james88 wrote:Yeah, big time.itscramtastic wrote:That makes total sense now.
"All robots can fly, especially if they can't."
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806791)
Posted by CommanderShadowmus on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:13am CDT
Posted by CommanderShadowmus on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:13am CDT
This... THIS is what Starscream SHOULD have looked like in TF Prime! Heck, if somebody walked up to me with a TFP FE Screamy for free, and an RiD Warrior Screamy for 10 Euro's, RiD Screamy it is! 
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806793)
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:19am CDT
Dont all G1 decepticons fly?
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:19am CDT
Cobotron wrote:itscramtastic wrote:Doesn't explain the non-flight ones thoughwilliam-james88 wrote:Yeah, big time.itscramtastic wrote:That makes total sense now.
"All robots can fly, especially if they can't."
The same theory of non-breakage applies to ball joints.
Dont all G1 decepticons fly?
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806795)
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:24am CDT
OR! "All Transformers who had robots with their name in G1:S1:More Than Meets The Eye can fly."Sabrblade wrote:No no, that's "All GoBots can fly..."itscramtastic wrote:Doesn't explain the non-flight ones thoughwilliam-james88 wrote:Yeah, big time.itscramtastic wrote:That makes total sense now.
"All robots can fly, especially if they can't."
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806796)
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:25am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:25am CDT
ESPECIALLY if you're 30+Cobotron wrote:itscramtastic wrote:Doesn't explain the non-flight ones thoughwilliam-james88 wrote:Yeah, big time.itscramtastic wrote:That makes total sense now.
"All robots can fly, especially if they can't."
The same theory of non-breakage applies to ball joints.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806797)
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:27am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:27am CDT
Errybody in More Than Meets the Eye flew, even Spike and Sparkplug (right off that oil platform)!!william-james88 wrote:Dont all G1 decepticons fly?
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806798)
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:28am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:28am CDT
So, to sum up, we need more lightweight jets so we can all have a flying contest. Bring on the Starscream clone repaints from Prime in RiD!!
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806799)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:30am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:30am CDT
From here on out, all jetformers must be made of paper! Paper airplane TFs from now on!itscramtastic wrote:So, to sum up, we need more lightweight jets so we can all have a flying contest. Bring on the Starscream clone repaints from Prime in RiD!!
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806800)
Posted by steals_your_goats on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:31am CDT
Posted by steals_your_goats on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:31am CDT
Decent review but one thing I'd like to point out, and a TON of users on here have been doing it, the word is hollowed or hollow NOT hallowed or hallow. http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hollow http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hallow?s=t
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806801)
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:33am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:33am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:From here on out, all jetformers must be made of paper! Paper airplane TFs from now on!itscramtastic wrote:So, to sum up, we need more lightweight jets so we can all have a flying contest. Bring on the Starscream clone repaints from Prime in RiD!!
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806807)
Posted by Evil Eye on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:59am CDT
Don't give 'em ideas.
Posted by Evil Eye on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:59am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:From here on out, all jetformers must be made of paper! Paper airplane TFs from now on!itscramtastic wrote:So, to sum up, we need more lightweight jets so we can all have a flying contest. Bring on the Starscream clone repaints from Prime in RiD!!
Don't give 'em ideas.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806809)
Posted by no-one on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:03pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:03pm CDT
Great review and pics Will. I can't wait to find RIDScream in a store near me!
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806810)
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:05pm CDT
Too late:
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:05pm CDT
Delta Magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:From here on out, all jetformers must be made of paper! Paper airplane TFs from now on!itscramtastic wrote:So, to sum up, we need more lightweight jets so we can all have a flying contest. Bring on the Starscream clone repaints from Prime in RiD!!
Don't give 'em ideas.
Too late:
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806812)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:07pm CDT
Yes, that is made out of paper. 81 sheets, to be exact.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:07pm CDT
Better yet:william-james88 wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:From here on out, all jetformers must be made of paper! Paper airplane TFs from now on!itscramtastic wrote:So, to sum up, we need more lightweight jets so we can all have a flying contest. Bring on the Starscream clone repaints from Prime in RiD!!
Don't give 'em ideas.
Too late:
Yes, that is made out of paper. 81 sheets, to be exact.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806813)
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:07pm CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:07pm CDT
I was looking for one of those to point out!! I knew I saw them before, and I think I have "Jetfire"william-james88 wrote:Too late:Delta Magnus wrote:Don't give 'em ideas.Sabrblade wrote:From here on out, all jetformers must be made of paper! Paper airplane TFs from now on!itscramtastic wrote:So, to sum up, we need more lightweight jets so we can all have a flying contest. Bring on the Starscream clone repaints from Prime in RiD!!
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806815)
Posted by Evil Eye on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:10pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:10pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:From here on out, all jetformers must be made of paper! Paper airplane TFs from now on!itscramtastic wrote:So, to sum up, we need more lightweight jets so we can all have a flying contest. Bring on the Starscream clone repaints from Prime in RiD!!
Don't give 'em ideas.
Too late:
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806817)
Posted by Braker on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:10pm CDT
Posted by Braker on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:10pm CDT
please redeco into skywarp please redeco into skywarp
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806819)
Posted by Seibertron on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:11pm CDT
And I'll take a Thundercracker too!
Posted by Seibertron on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:11pm CDT
Braker wrote:please redeco into skywarp please redeco into skywarp
And I'll take a Thundercracker too!
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806821)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:19pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:19pm CDT
Love the jet and "regal" design. Too bad the line's a lot more 'kiddie' than others (that comparison to Prime Screamer is painful)
Sabrblade wrote:Better yet:
*snip*
Yes, that is made out of paper. 81 sheets, to be exact.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806823)
Posted by Kurona on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:23pm CDT
Bring on the Storm of Suns!
Posted by Kurona on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:23pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Braker wrote:please redeco into skywarp please redeco into skywarp
And I'll take a Thundercracker too!
Bring on the Storm of Suns!
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806824)
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:24pm CDT
But would these shoulders work on those 2?
Also Sabr, thats a nice paper Starscream, but does it transform?
Posted by william-james88 on July 19th, 2016 @ 12:24pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Braker wrote:please redeco into skywarp please redeco into skywarp
And I'll take a Thundercracker too!
But would these shoulders work on those 2?
Also Sabr, thats a nice paper Starscream, but does it transform?
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806924)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on July 19th, 2016 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on July 19th, 2016 @ 6:17pm CDT
Any doubts I had about this figure (which were very few) are now gone. Definitely getting this guy. Long Live Starscream! 
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806995)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:48pm CDT
It's funny this comes up, because just yesterday I found a box full of these silly things in my closet! XD
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 19th, 2016 @ 11:48pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:From here on out, all jetformers must be made of paper! Paper airplane TFs from now on!itscramtastic wrote:So, to sum up, we need more lightweight jets so we can all have a flying contest. Bring on the Starscream clone repaints from Prime in RiD!!
Don't give 'em ideas.
Too late:
It's funny this comes up, because just yesterday I found a box full of these silly things in my closet! XD
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1806998)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 20th, 2016 @ 12:22am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 20th, 2016 @ 12:22am CDT
Takara, show us what you got for Starscream please. 
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1807029)
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 6:58am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 20th, 2016 @ 6:58am CDT
Seibertron has been providing an image filled written review of each Toysrus Robots in Disguise Exclusive Warrior Figure. We already covered Power Surge Prime and Starscream so last up is Paralon.
While this is a redeco of Robots in Disguise Scorponok, this one is released first so it's a good way to experience this new Robots in Disguise mold.
Firstly, this mold is making me realize that the real innovation in Transformer design is happening in this line. This toy is unlike any other toy that has come before and has the perfect transformation trifecta: Sleek robot mode with a bunch of new robot specific detail, a sleek altmode with no bot kibble showing and an intuitive and fun transformation. This is surprisingly rare in toys and requires some intense engineering. For a bot to not have too much kibble, it usually reuses a lot of the alt mode. Especially with animals where the limbs are often reused. Every crustacean so far uses the pincers as the robot hands and those that don't, end up with an insane amount of alt mode kibble in robot mode, like Beast Wars Rampage. But here, you get a bot who has forearms, legs, head, and chest that are totally new and different from the beast mode parts. And yet, he is super sleek. Let's start with the beast mode which has minimal to no bot kibble.
His nice painted Scorpion head has an articulated jaw.
While all promotional images have his tail holding the scabbard, I preffer it without, it is more scorpion like. Plus, you can make further use of the three points of articulation found in the tail to pose it to your liking.
The big claws lock the robot elbows and that limits the articulation of the claw arms in beast mode. You can still rotate the shoulders to get some different poses.
Transforming to robot mode is fun and pleasant. There is an odd point though where the pincers end up being loose around the arm. There is nthing wrong with that since you just bring them to the shoulders where they tab in securely but it's just something I am not used to in Transformers. The last time I saw something of this sort was with Ultimate Movie Bumblebee where parts end up loose and flaoting around until you tab them from one mode to the other. This should not be confused with partsforming, which doesnt apply to this toy.
The only back kibble, if you eve call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
You can even use it for some extra offense.
Speaking of offense, it turns out his stylyzed hands are as functional as any other robot hand out there. Its just an aesthetic but it doesnt hinder any fuctionality or poseability.
Now onto the deco, I have no complaints. There is a nice mix of three different plastic colours and there are quite a few places where dark purple is painted onto a lighter purple plastic which gives the figure a nice blend of two tones with some grey to break it up. This shot below shows the majority of his paint apps which highlight molded detail.
What surprises me most are his robot legs. Those stilt like thin legs have 0 problem holding the figure up. They designed this figure to be perfectly balanced. Those legs can be aranged as you wish to change his height.
Here are some comparisons with other RID Decepticons and deluxes.
What I am realizing with this Robots in Disguise line is that this is where the evolution of the brand is happening. Here is where we can see new designs and new ways to achieve an alt mode. While I can see how the Generations line may be more interesting to some, the real innovation in Transformers designs is happening here and this Scorponok mold is a perfect example of that.
While this is a redeco of Robots in Disguise Scorponok, this one is released first so it's a good way to experience this new Robots in Disguise mold.
Firstly, this mold is making me realize that the real innovation in Transformer design is happening in this line. This toy is unlike any other toy that has come before and has the perfect transformation trifecta: Sleek robot mode with a bunch of new robot specific detail, a sleek altmode with no bot kibble showing and an intuitive and fun transformation. This is surprisingly rare in toys and requires some intense engineering. For a bot to not have too much kibble, it usually reuses a lot of the alt mode. Especially with animals where the limbs are often reused. Every crustacean so far uses the pincers as the robot hands and those that don't, end up with an insane amount of alt mode kibble in robot mode, like Beast Wars Rampage. But here, you get a bot who has forearms, legs, head, and chest that are totally new and different from the beast mode parts. And yet, he is super sleek. Let's start with the beast mode which has minimal to no bot kibble.
His nice painted Scorpion head has an articulated jaw.
While all promotional images have his tail holding the scabbard, I preffer it without, it is more scorpion like. Plus, you can make further use of the three points of articulation found in the tail to pose it to your liking.
The big claws lock the robot elbows and that limits the articulation of the claw arms in beast mode. You can still rotate the shoulders to get some different poses.
Transforming to robot mode is fun and pleasant. There is an odd point though where the pincers end up being loose around the arm. There is nthing wrong with that since you just bring them to the shoulders where they tab in securely but it's just something I am not used to in Transformers. The last time I saw something of this sort was with Ultimate Movie Bumblebee where parts end up loose and flaoting around until you tab them from one mode to the other. This should not be confused with partsforming, which doesnt apply to this toy.
The only back kibble, if you eve call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
You can even use it for some extra offense.
Speaking of offense, it turns out his stylyzed hands are as functional as any other robot hand out there. Its just an aesthetic but it doesnt hinder any fuctionality or poseability.
Now onto the deco, I have no complaints. There is a nice mix of three different plastic colours and there are quite a few places where dark purple is painted onto a lighter purple plastic which gives the figure a nice blend of two tones with some grey to break it up. This shot below shows the majority of his paint apps which highlight molded detail.
What surprises me most are his robot legs. Those stilt like thin legs have 0 problem holding the figure up. They designed this figure to be perfectly balanced. Those legs can be aranged as you wish to change his height.
Here are some comparisons with other RID Decepticons and deluxes.
What I am realizing with this Robots in Disguise line is that this is where the evolution of the brand is happening. Here is where we can see new designs and new ways to achieve an alt mode. While I can see how the Generations line may be more interesting to some, the real innovation in Transformers designs is happening here and this Scorponok mold is a perfect example of that.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1807030)
Posted by Kurona on July 20th, 2016 @ 7:20am CDT
Aside from, y'know, the beast mode legs just very awkwardly sticking out his body...
Surprised you gave no mention to the headsculpt since that's the thing that's new here and what most people are interested in, given we've seen and experienced this mold before.
Posted by Kurona on July 20th, 2016 @ 7:20am CDT
william-james88 wrote:The only back kibble, if you even call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
Aside from, y'know, the beast mode legs just very awkwardly sticking out his body...
Surprised you gave no mention to the headsculpt since that's the thing that's new here and what most people are interested in, given we've seen and experienced this mold before.
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1807031)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 20th, 2016 @ 7:40am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 20th, 2016 @ 7:40am CDT
I can't say I like the look of it in either mode. One of the most fun aspects of a Scorponok type is usually the scorpion claws you can have grabbing another Transformer (many times I had G1 Scorponok about to crush the head of one of my less fortunate figures) but, unless I'm missing something, this doesn't really have claws at all, just big awkward block things on the ends of it's arms. The robot body is very unappealing and scrawny too and the hook-like hands look more cheap and lazy rather than stylised. I dunno. I felt like this during last week when I was sorting through those Animated figures I got in a big lot. There are aspects of those figures I find cleverly done in regards to parts integration but the figures themselves just don't work for me at all in aesthetics and design. In regards to recent TV show Transformers there were figures I kinda liked in Prime (such as the best darn Wheeljack ever made) but so far nothing in RID appeals to me. Thankfully with Titans and another line of movie figures likely on the way that's not a big deal since there ARE Transformers out there for me (even if they are difficult to find cos my nearest toy shop is ages away and mostly just stocks the simplistic RID figures) and any clever innovations Hasbro/Takara do in one line tends to then affect others so the whole franchise figure line benefits. I'll pass on this though. 
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1807037)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:12am CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:12am CDT
These look amazing, gonna try to nab all three. Optimus really ends up the winner in my eye's, so glad I abstained from buying the older model 
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1807038)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:13am CDT
Scorponok actually hasn't ended up at retail yet, so this is the first look at the mold in-hand and a proper review of someone from North America to have it (I'm pretty certain). So this really is our first really good look at the mold.
and it's a pretty nice mold. I'm looking forward to getting this as Scorponok
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:13am CDT
Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:The only back kibble, if you even call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
Aside from, y'know, the beast mode legs just very awkwardly sticking out his body...
Surprised you gave no mention to the headsculpt since that's the thing that's new here and what most people are interested in, given we've seen and experienced this mold before.
Scorponok actually hasn't ended up at retail yet, so this is the first look at the mold in-hand and a proper review of someone from North America to have it (I'm pretty certain). So this really is our first really good look at the mold.
and it's a pretty nice mold. I'm looking forward to getting this as Scorponok
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1807040)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:20am CDT
pfft, yeah, I haven't even seen Thunderhoof's wave yet, really wanted that blizzard drift, and thunderhoof too... oh well, guess that's to be expected, what with being a transformers fan
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:20am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:The only back kibble, if you even call it that, is his tail and you can pose it as you like.
Aside from, y'know, the beast mode legs just very awkwardly sticking out his body...
Surprised you gave no mention to the headsculpt since that's the thing that's new here and what most people are interested in, given we've seen and experienced this mold before.
Scorponok actually hasn't ended up at retail yet, so this is the first look at the mold in-hand and a proper review of someone from North America to have it (I'm pretty certain). So this really is our first really good look at the mold.
and it's a pretty nice mold. I'm looking forward to getting this as Scorponok
pfft, yeah, I haven't even seen Thunderhoof's wave yet, really wanted that blizzard drift, and thunderhoof too... oh well, guess that's to be expected, what with being a transformers fan
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1807044)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT
Thunderhoof's wave hit me about 2 months ago. He's gone and so is Quillfire, but Blizzard drift is still here, as is blizzard prime
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:pfft, yeah, I haven't even seen Thunderhoof's wave yet, really wanted that blizzard drift, and thunderhoof too... oh well, guess that's to be expected, what with being a transformers fan
Thunderhoof's wave hit me about 2 months ago. He's gone and so is Quillfire, but Blizzard drift is still here, as is blizzard prime
Re: A Ton of New Images of Robots in Disguise Exclusive Starscream Warrior Figure with Review and Comparisons (1807045)
Posted by Optimusprime809 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:30am CDT
Posted by Optimusprime809 on July 20th, 2016 @ 8:30am CDT
Love your reviews on these TRU figures!
