Transformers Universe Deluxe Class Classic Series Action Figure - Autobot Sunstreaker with Electron Pulse Blaster

by Transformers

Product Features

• Transformers Universe Classic Series: SUNSTREAKER
• Figure comes with electron pulse blaster weapon.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001BO30Y2
• Item model number: Transformers
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,757 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Product Description

SUNSTREAKER is a fighter for a cause, and that cause is SUNSTREAKER. If it's not in his best interest (and not too threatening to his paint job), he'll take out anyone he needs to, no matter where he is. Still, he'd rather be back home, kicking back, polishing his chrome and preparing for a good, old-fashioned arena fight, rather than hunting DECEPTICON® assault squads across deep space. Wielding an electron pulse blaster in robot mode, the loyal AUTOBOT® defender is ready to take on whatever adventures you create! Convert the no-nonsense robot figure to vehicle mode to unleash a slick racecar and roll out!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The best toy of the first wave, July 6, 2008

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Jeremy E. Schultz "JeremyES" (Harrisburg PA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Universe Deluxe Class Classic Series Action Figure - Autobot Sunstreaker with Electron Pulse Blaster (Toy)

SUNSTREAKER

Sealed in the package, I did not like this toy as much as Prowl. The pictures made it look boring, and the vehicle mode was a little too plain. However, the figure has really grown on me and it is a much better toy than Prowl.

ROBOT MODE

The neatest feature on the robot mode is how the head it deployed. To do so, the front chest piece is rotated down, and a mechanism raises the head. His ears (for lack of better terms) are spring loaded and pop out to the sides when the head raises. I like this robot mode, the lines are clean, articulation is good, and nothing is ready to pop off. His head has a ball joint for full range of movement, even with the mechanism, and he is able to stand quite well. One oddity are the tale pipes located at crotch level, kind of odd placement.

CAR MODE

Following a smooth transformation, Sunstreaker becomes a bright yellow sports car, reminding me of a fictional Lamborghini. Not much here, wheels all roll fine, his weapon stores under the car, and the robot parts are well hidden.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I really like this toy. There is a fun transformation, the weapons stay on the toy, and the license plate reads WE R 84.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alot better than I thought, August 24, 2008

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A.M. - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Universe Deluxe Class Classic Series Action Figure - Autobot Sunstreaker with Electron Pulse Blaster (Toy)

Looks great as a car or robot.

Transforming from car to robot was kinda difficult. Robot was well packed in there, instructions were not very clear. Word of advice, like most other transformers, do it slow. Some of the joints were so tight that I thought I was about to break it. Hardest parts to transform were 1) that first opening/loosening the car door to be able to start off the whole transformation, 2) getting out the feet and rotating in the right position and 3) rotating shoulder into right position (complicated joint that snaps/locks into place)

Once I finally finished changing it to robot mode, I love it. Its pretty cool as a robot. Joints make it very poseable. I got it posing like the figure on the back of the package.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Revival of G! Favorite, July 18, 2008

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Paul A. Fucito "fabfriday" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Universe Deluxe Class Classic Series Action Figure - Autobot Sunstreaker with Electron Pulse Blaster (Toy)

Having grown up with G1/G2 Transformers (among the best period ever), I've been less impressed with later generations, as they have become too plastic, too brittle, and in some cases, just plain gaudy. That being said, Sunstreaker was always a favorite of mine which I never grabbed 24 years ago when I had the chance (there are many actually). While this figure is all plastic, and the arms and feet pop out with the slightest resistance, they pop back in much easier and in some cases make it easier to transform him. Still, you don't get the sturdy feeling of the largely metal-based G1/G2 series toys. But, I don't feel as though it will fall apart like some of the others seem to.

As for Sunstreaker's looks, this is a very faithful update of the original based on the current Lamborghini bodystyle (the G1 was an 80's era Countach) and the saturated yellow color scheme is spot on. In robot mode, he is much more detailed and more poseable than the G1 version and his head and face look so much better. Really looking forward to the Sideswipe release in this series (never grabbed him in the 1980s, so I just may have to this time around).

Overall, this will never replace the sturdy quality most of us associate with the G1/G2 series toys, but I'm more impressed with this one than I thought I would be. If anything else, it is nice to finally grab Sunstreaker after a 24 year absence, and my son will one day inherit this with my original G1/G2 series toys when he's a little older.