TRANSFORMERS RETRO STARSCREAM vs. G1 STARSCREAM - Review

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  • @bigconvoy9850
    @bigconvoy9850 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    i like how this dude's attitude is not taking things seriously. love it

    • @thespaceram2879
      @thespaceram2879 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It is a fun job. So he is having a blast doing it.

  • @ghostoferlock
    @ghostoferlock ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I remember the first 2 Transformers I got when younger. WheelJack and Thundercraker. It was a choice between Starscream and Thundercracker, and I chose Starscream, but the store sold out. Those old school stickers on either side of the head. Memories.

    • @travissawatzky5205
      @travissawatzky5205 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My first one was Soundwave because they were sold out of Optimus prime

    • @woksrandomchannel
      @woksrandomchannel ปีที่แล้ว

      It seemed I never saw any Starcreams but a lot of Skywarps.

  • @MrThunderwing
    @MrThunderwing ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's a great figure, I too love the new face. I had real trouble fitting the bottom part of the Megatron gun into his fist, I had to use a tiny clamp to squeeze it in there and I could see the plastic actually stretched a tiny bit when it finally clicked in place. I hope they sort that out when they do the retro Thundercracker version.

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, Megatron gun bottom was a pain. I don't recall having that issue with the Takara Starscream "animation" reissue. And yes, it would be nice if Thundercracker didn't have that problem.

    • @darrenhood4033
      @darrenhood4033 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hasbro molded the fists in black plastic, then painted them blue. This makes the posts thicker than they should be which would stretch the plastic of the bottom half of the Megatron gun.

  • @viper-qi1po
    @viper-qi1po ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looking forward to watching this after work. I like mine but I do wish it at least came with the decal sheet so we could pick and choose what decals we wanted to add.

  • @patchrockit
    @patchrockit 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i remember, in the 90s, getting Starscream and it was all metal, with a removable front landing gear wheel. I remember having late 80s and early 90s transformers that were all metal too. My brother and I buried them in our backyard. We also used magnifying glasses to melt little GI joes and played with Ninja Turtles toys.

  • @TheKaiTetley
    @TheKaiTetley ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your reviews. Thank you so much.

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad to hear it. You're quite welcome!

  • @wdp1a73r
    @wdp1a73r 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    can't wait for a missing link version of g1 starscream, that would e a dream come true!

  • @TheKaiTetley
    @TheKaiTetley ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am hoping for an upgrade kit for this Starscream. Mainly the null rays and missiles.

  • @michaelhinkson699
    @michaelhinkson699 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like them both. The con on the 40th anniversary movie version, is that the fists are molded in black, then painted light blue (that’s why Megatron is so hard to fit on the post. The Takara reissue #9 Starscream has fists that are molded in light blue. Which is why Megatron fits well on the post on the bottom of the fists on that figure.

  • @andrewmach8220
    @andrewmach8220 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Don't know why they just can't give 2 sets of non-firing glued launchers. No one would miss the firing feature.

    • @park78675
      @park78675 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For real… as much as I would prefer to keep it, if the choice is glued old style launchers versus those harpoons I would much prefer glued ones.

  • @xxmrbrooksxx
    @xxmrbrooksxx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have both. Like both

  • @BillyBobKornhol
    @BillyBobKornhol 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Does that Megatron gun accessory work in the regular mainline? Does it fit the regular holes?

  • @lemonherb1
    @lemonherb1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For the price, the new reissue is well worth it when compared to trying to get some older reissues in the aftermarket.
    Certainly the paint apps on the face is the biggest plus. The biggest detraction is the clear mold wear, due to how often this mold has been reissued amoungst all the various seekers. The most clear wear is the entire nose/cockpit area, as the fit and finish clearly is deformed. It has gotten worse with the recent WM Thundercracker release, and since they've announced an upcoming Skywarp version, I'm sure we can expect further degradation.

    • @TheKaiTetley
      @TheKaiTetley 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thought they made new molds

  • @nowhere529
    @nowhere529 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still got what left of my G1 Scream from when I was a kid, still keep the landing wheel in the canopy.

  • @unclejesse22546
    @unclejesse22546 ปีที่แล้ว

    Walmart's g1 starscream reissue came with megatron as well,an I would always store his hands underneath him when he is in plane mold. you could stick them underneath where his arms are

  • @diosoth
    @diosoth ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The plastic on the retro version is the same shade of gray as on Earthrise & Studio Series 86. If you dislike the long missiles but have your SS86 version in the coronation gear, you can just give the reissue the spare guns instead.
    I prefer the old toy colors but I'm not willing to spend the small fortune a mint original or even reissue costs. This was $33 & comes with the Megatron pistol so it was worth it to me. It's odd though they don't advertise Megatron anywhere on the packaging.

    • @aweirdredtoad3637
      @aweirdredtoad3637 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not exactly, the ER & 86 Screamer is along the lines of the reissue's shade of gray. Just a tad bit lighter than the original, especially the tail fins.

  • @nathanbarger3449
    @nathanbarger3449 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen pictures of the new Thunder cracker.he is a light blue with the Megatron pistol too.

  • @thedorment79
    @thedorment79 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice this is the review I was waiting for, p.s. love the greatest American hero pin!

  • @49ers1975
    @49ers1975 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    been seeing it on the shelf everytime i go to walmart..been passing up on it....i'll wait for it to go on clearanceit's shelf warming

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The last Starscream reissue at Walmart went on clearance. I may get an extra if this one does.

  • @robd1329
    @robd1329 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im saw this at walmart and was tempted to get it! I spent so much time collecting the Siege-Earthrise Starscream and that i didnt want to fall into another rabbit hole

  • @willchew4040
    @willchew4040 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not enough Starscream ...do the vintage G1 cannons fit into the newer spring loaders? Nevermind I read through the comments. Thanks for the video.

  • @michaelpytel3280
    @michaelpytel3280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do like the New Head and hands that can hold the old bucket head Megs. But the silly missiles nope.

  • @johnkrainyk1026
    @johnkrainyk1026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hsve the 2019 Walmart re iusse of star scream comes with megatron gun for his hand your reviews are great 👍

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

    • @johnkrainyk1026
      @johnkrainyk1026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Toy Spotlite your welcome I watch your videos all the time I'm sure we get the china reprints from. The plc lol

  • @charleswhitley4347
    @charleswhitley4347 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just picked up the new one at Walmart today. Never had one as a kid. I prefer the original one but happy to have the retro version. Thank you for the comparison!

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ill get this Only if they make the other 2 jets..thundercracker and the other guy

  • @christophersteen1873
    @christophersteen1873 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if the lack of chrome including on the stickers is because of an environmental law for toys or something, there is no chrome on any of these anymore.

  • @CREA9TURE
    @CREA9TURE 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Same mold used for the commemorative series. Always hated the long missiles and guns.

  • @Jase583
    @Jase583 ปีที่แล้ว

    No stickers 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.

  • @FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99
    @FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99 ปีที่แล้ว

    The new one is my first starscream ever lol and hes great, my only gripe is that some versions of the mold including my own have QC issues other than that he kicks autobot butt!

  • @fenixfelixx
    @fenixfelixx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually don't understand the assinine missles if it's a choking concern, explain to me Studio Series Wheelie's slingshot then, it ruins the figure what a shame.

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว

      You expect logic? I think it's because the missiles are projectiles that can shoot. Wheelie's slingshot doesn't shoot and Studio Series I believe is aimed at older collector anyways.

  • @jimmyrobot3170
    @jimmyrobot3170 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the background music?

    • @PlayStation-9
      @PlayStation-9 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s called Racing Hearts

  • @williamhays7356
    @williamhays7356 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    +10 points for the Ghost comment

  • @AlterE.GeistGT
    @AlterE.GeistGT ปีที่แล้ว

    Do all of the retro figures have dicast metal in them?

  • @deadred80
    @deadred80 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the one on the left would look better with the orange cockpit and the head of the one on the right . And with holes in the fist for the Megatron gun . And black thrusters not blue . Also the shorter missles . The longer ones look ridiculous.

  • @superbodoque7860
    @superbodoque7860 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where’d you get the Grim shirt? Might get bae one 👁️

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  หลายเดือนก่อน

      80stees.com

  • @japocoleccion
    @japocoleccion 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, I don't know if your copy is missing it but in mine there are another couple of missiles that are more "show-accurate"

  • @paulchoccyt1303
    @paulchoccyt1303 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The rub signs were always the best part

  • @Ansem458
    @Ansem458 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not even gonna lie sir, the exact tape thought came across my mind when I got hot rod in the mail

  • @treemannick2969
    @treemannick2969 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one and a slight problem I have with it is that the chest has gotten really loose after being transformed on and off for a while. Is there a way to tighten the hinge that connects the main body with the cockpit without risking the figure breaking?

    • @cbr600rrturbo
      @cbr600rrturbo ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a big push pin I had to slide it to one side with a pin punch, I actually just used my hand to slide it just do a little at a time & test it. If all else fails use a hammer with the pin punch just be careful

  • @jeffeastwood1051
    @jeffeastwood1051 ปีที่แล้ว

    Starscream's faction symbol was upside down on the wings in in bot mode in the original run of the show. So the Movie Edition is correct in its placement. When Floro Dery did the box art for Starscream, the cell animation artist were still creating what would be the final versions at the time. It was kind of a cart before the horse thing. So for the box art on the original figure, the factions appear face down which follows the sticker sheet placement unbeknownst to the animators. The show itself went with the upside down symbol. Apparently Starscream was an Autobot scientist working with Jetfire/Skyfire before Megatron started a war. So as the theory goes Starscream intentionally wears them upside down on the wing in some form his own twisted form of disrespect or him being tagged in this way to denote he is a traitor to both sides.

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, Starscream was a scientist, but he wasn't an Autobot. He didn't have a faction until the war started. He was a Cybertronian scientist, like Skyfire, who also didn't have a faction or a symbol when he was awakened.

  • @dyslectische
    @dyslectische 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I stay with my g1 update g2 pack
    Still the best one.

  • @baredas
    @baredas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The large missiles makes this a no buy.

  • @Rodsuper
    @Rodsuper ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This figure is great as everything is painted on the Studio Series of Starscream. His colors are much better, and I would recommend this figure!!!!!

  • @wewyllenium
    @wewyllenium ปีที่แล้ว

    I like them both. Can I have them ? I want one. Never had one of those. I have the classics though :(

  • @Apathesis0
    @Apathesis0 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those missiles are so ridiculous

  • @jonathanhazlett8880
    @jonathanhazlett8880 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd buy it if it weren't for the huge gap between the wings and the body.

  • @tropdommage3288
    @tropdommage3288 ปีที่แล้ว

    Choking hazard for the short missiles but not the landing gear? Doesn't make sense.

  • @toastedroastedpeanuts
    @toastedroastedpeanuts ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked both, so I bought both lol

  • @retroplayer2388
    @retroplayer2388 ปีที่แล้ว

    Que bueno que hasbro realize transformers g1 reissue originales nuevamente si hasbro relanzara toda la linea de transformers g1 reissue original los compro todos soy super fan de los transformers g1 excelente análisis del universo de transformers

  • @loganmurphy2195
    @loganmurphy2195 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Captain Kyle! There is no Escape!

    • @thespaceram2879
      @thespaceram2879 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who do you think you are? Shockwave?

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Logan. You always say that. But I am FREE!

  • @Bastione54gamer
    @Bastione54gamer ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought the 2022 retro movie starscream and don use missiles

  • @johnkrainyk1026
    @johnkrainyk1026 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hound movie action figure from Walmart the weapons don't fire disappointment for it being a transformers g.1 re issue I'm sure you seen it for sale

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe mine arrives tomorrow.

  • @jacklang4114
    @jacklang4114 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo no disrespect but you look like young Sheldon’s dad😂😂😂

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว

      I've heard it before. Lol

    • @jacklang4114
      @jacklang4114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ToySpotlite aye but you make great reviews best of both worlds bro💯

  • @punaforager
    @punaforager ปีที่แล้ว

    I swapped out the diecast metal piece with a g2 hot pink metal piece from G2 starscream. I swapped out the legs and a bunch of other piece to create a new G2 starscream with a color pallet of greys, black, purple and hot pink. Looks great. I ordered the repro G1 short bombs and painted those purple.

  • @danielbarron1779
    @danielbarron1779 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the price it goes for , wish hasbro included a display stand. To hold the figure in place and hold the extra missiles. Maybe have starscream printed on the front too.

  • @thespaceram2879
    @thespaceram2879 ปีที่แล้ว

    Starcream quoting My nullray shoots like an em effer suhh cka!

    • @thespaceram2879
      @thespaceram2879 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a shame Hasblo cheapened out and are not using the same plastic inserts they used for the other reissues back then.

    • @thespaceram2879
      @thespaceram2879 ปีที่แล้ว

      Transforming sound air oh wawaa!

    • @thespaceram2879
      @thespaceram2879 ปีที่แล้ว

      I prefer the original weapons of the Japanese reissue to go with the new cartoon Starscream with his Megatron sniper pistol freng. Do you understand? Nod your head! Good bot boy!

  • @jime6688
    @jime6688 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never liked how the nose cone just sticks out in the back. Wish it folded down or could be removed.

  • @genoedcknifecollecter1538
    @genoedcknifecollecter1538 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    G1 makes that other a eye sore to me

  • @3edlam
    @3edlam 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    G1is undefeated

  • @wewyllenium
    @wewyllenium ปีที่แล้ว

    I do not get regulations... Unless these are made for babies.

  • @ggilesy
    @ggilesy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So basically the new one is substandard......surprise surprise. Why is everything crappier but more expensive these days?

  • @jeremielebrun3637
    @jeremielebrun3637 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    still better than mickael bay's abomination.

  • @boriloco76
    @boriloco76 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you get a chance review transformers g1 bluestreak ..knock off china

  • @johnnela8898
    @johnnela8898 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Classic version obviously new Starscream Sucks

  • @di380
    @di380 ปีที่แล้ว

    Prefer G1 all the way! Instead of making those horrendous null rays couldn’t they just put on the box a warning saying “not for the mentally challenged” 🤣

  • @beLIEve77
    @beLIEve77 ปีที่แล้ว

    don't like either as they're not cartoon accurate and Partformers. Prefer the MP and Henkei Starscream

  • @Rodsuper
    @Rodsuper ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope they release the other 5 Seekers to complete the set.

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      8, if they count Sunstorm, Hotlink, and Acid Storm. But I wouldn't get my hopes up.

    • @nameforcomments4092
      @nameforcomments4092 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ToySpotlite Well as they’re marketing it under the ‘86 movie I think those are even less likely unless they do releases under other sublines. If this sells well enough, maybe they would. Lord knows they don’t mind creating sublines out of thin air for Bumblebee variations.
      I want to hope this being under the movie makes a Thrust just a bit more likely, but probably not.

  • @shadowx2447
    @shadowx2447 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can always cut the missile just like the original version to make it short.

    • @ToySpotlite
      @ToySpotlite  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But unless you make a new notch, they won't fire.