Transformers Voyager Starscream

by Transformers

Product Features

• Returning from CYBERTRON bearing the marks won during his reign over the DECEPTICON army, he is focused on conques
• Prepare to do battle DECEPTICON style Fire either of two missiles from this eager enemys pop-out missile launcher in robot mode
• Detailed robot-to-vehicle figure features pop-out missile launchers and two firing missiles
• Turn head to activate moving gears
• Figure comes with missile accessories

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 11 x 7.9 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001TK3LRY
• Item model number: 89163
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,671 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The moment his sensor net registered MEGATRON going offline, STARSCREAM knew the battle was over, and the AllSpark lost. He converted to vehicle mode and boosted for outer space, hoping to buy enough time to rally the DECEPTICON survivors. Returning from CYBERTRON bearing the marks won during his reign over the DECEPTICON army, he is focused on conquest. With a new army behind him, he has the strength to pursue his own goals, and perhaps, when the time is right, bring MEGATRON back. Prepare to do battle – DECEPTICON style! Fire either of two missiles from this eager enemy’s pop-out missile launcher in robot mode. Activate gears with a turn of STARSCREAM figure’s head! Or convert to an F-22 Raptor aircraft in vehicle mode and let your imagination soar! Recreate exciting scenes from the movie or create your own!

Product Description

The moment his sensor net registered MEGATRONî* going offline, STARSCREAM knew the battle was over, and the AllSpark lost. He converted to vehicle mode and boosted for outer space, hoping to buy enough time to rally the DECEPTICONî survivors. Returning from CYBERTRONÃÂ* bearing the marks won during his reign over the DECEPTICON army, he is focused on conquest. With a new army behind him, he has the strength to pursue his own goals, and perhaps, when the time is right, bring MEGATRON back.

Prepare to do battle à DECEPTICON style! Fire either of two missiles from this eager enemyÃs pop-out missile launcher in robot mode. Activate gears with a turn of STARSCREAM figureÃs head! Or convert to an F-22î Raptorî aircraft in vehicle mode and let your imagination soar! Recreate exciting scenes from the movie or create your own!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Starscreaming!, June 15, 2009

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D Strick "Entertainment D" (Birmingham, AL) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Voyager Starscream (Toy)

Starscream. He's the whiney transformer we all love to hate. We didn't get too much of him in the 1st transformers movie but hopefully he'll play a bigger role in Revenge of the Fallen.

For kids:
This is one slick jet. When transformed it really looks like an F-22 Raptor and it has a cool paint job. It looks a bit like camouflage but is really Cybertronian in design. He has a unique transformation to robot form and features several spinning gears in his chest that move when his head is turned. His transformation is challenging without being overwhelming. I think kids will really enjoy this guy.

For adults:
Sorry to compare to the 1st movie's toy of this character but it's a comparison that needs to be made - whether you have that one or not you'll probably get the point. I liked that one but this one puts it to shame. In jet mode the old figure looked fine but the underside was clunky and horribly fat with arms (which were really just huge missile launchers) and legs tucked under there. In all fairness it didn't even look like a jet from the bottom. Plus his head was always peeking out at you.

Well they went back to the drawing board with this one and man is it an improvement! This is not just a repaint. Instead of big and clunky he's sleek and smooth in jet form. The only robot bits visible at all are his hands otherwise this could be a cool little model of the F-22. The addition of the markings and symbols make him a bit more eye popping too and there are plenty of little sculpting details.

His transformation is totally different and is quite a bit of cool engineering. His head is completely hidden inside the jet and as he unfolds the body of the jet actually becomes the arms and legs and body instead of being all tucked under. It is an intricate but not an over complicated unfolding process. There are a couple of points to slot together and the tail fins that become his chest have two little black knobs that need to be matched to two little black holes as they are folded up into his body. This allows the "mech-alive" feature to work. It's a nifty little gimmick that when you turn his head several gears move in his chest.

This new Starscream may be a touch smaller than his movie 1 counterpart but the head and body sculpt are much more accurate. Plus he actually has hands. He also has missile launchers on top of his arms and he can shoot his projectiles. The only downside I could find what that the package seems to indicate "pop-up" missile launchers but they do not pop up and are just a solid piece of the arm. I won't knock off for that though since he's such an improvement in execution over the other.

He's a great fun figure with a great fun transformation that does not overwhelm.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A vast improvement!, May 31, 2009

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I. Ling (Perth, Australia) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Voyager Starscream (Toy)

The first movie Voyager Starscream was a bit of a love-hate affair. There were some good things about it... but mostly it left a lot to be desired. Placed next to some of the better designs (e.g. Ironhide), it seemed... rushed.

Thankfully, Hasbro has responded to fan feedback and listened to the criticisms. ROTF Starscream is so much better that it leaves me wondering how the first one got out! The transformation is intricate but not overly complex, with a mech-alive gimmick that's actually quite nice. He's got hands this time, as opposed to just cannons for arms. The head sculpt is better, and overall he's not just cooler, but more movie accurate too. The best thing is probably the jet-mode: it's sooo much cleaner, with far less kibble underneath.

Negatives? He's quite a lot more difficult to balance, having smaller feet, whilst remaining top-heavy. The arms don't pose very naturally, and sometimes can be left in an awkward look (but hey, he's got hands!). And some might not like the new paintjob, which goes against the concept of a disguise.

Overall, this is still a very good Voyager. And so, so much better than the first incarnation.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A big improvement, but still needs a little more..., July 16, 2009

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Erik Martinez - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Voyager Starscream (Toy)

Like I said in my review of Deep Space Starscream, ROTF Starscream seems like the second step right before the final, "perfect" movie Starscream figure. He is, like ROTF Leader Prime, a big improvement: His jet mode LOOKS like an F-22 Raptor, and his robot mode is great with a fun transformation. The only thing with his F-22 mode is his hands tend to stick out in the back. You can angle the arms though to fix this for the most part. In my opinion, he has one of the most fun transformations of the ROTF line. The whole process just seems to flow. Take note, if you look at the product picture here on the website, those wings that stick out can fold down to look more movie accurate. In robot mode, I think the Cybertronian tattoos add alot to his look. Great articulation aside from his wrists: they can only move up and down, no rotation or side-to-side. His missiles are much less sensitive than the 2007 movie figure. The Mech-Alive spinning gears adds a nice touch. So my problem with this guy? He's tiny. He doesn't stand much taller than Bumblebee. If you notice, in the movies, Starscream is huge. I would have liked to see him at least the same size as is 2007 counterpart. He seems very durable, so small kids can play with him. Good figure, and I can't wait to see TF3 Starscream.