Monday, April 25, 2011

Transformers Galaxy Force Starscream Voyager Class

Let's review old stuff like this one, Transformers Galaxy Force Voyager class Starscream (GD03) which is produced in 2003/2004 if i'm not mistaken. This is the smaller version of the Supreme Starscream which is produced by Hasbro ONLY and takara produced the voyager class only. The Supreme class came without the gun but came with extra sounds and lights, which voyager class Starscream from Takara don't have it.

I did tried to buy this fella few year back but the price is quite expensive that time and i have to forget for the time being to secure this fella. That time, i bought Supereme Starscream and sold it off few months later. For me, Supreme Starscream is too big and without the gun, it looks nothing. Just a big figure with nothing on it except the swords, sounds & lights.

Let's check him out.

Got this one, back in box but the price is reasonable this time around.


Back of the box, showing same old thing, character info and gimmick.



Side of the box.



Top and below of the box.


Out of the box.


The Cyber Planet key.


First look of Galaxy Force Voyager Class Starscream.


Nothing different from the Supreme Class Starscream. Looks almost the same.


Close up on the cockpit.


Side rear view.


Rear view.


Close up on the gun & missile.


Side view.


What's lies beneath it.


Manual, character card & promo pamphlet.


First look.


No different from the Supreme Class.


Close up on the head.


Side view.


Rear view.


Hidden sword.


Another hidden sword.


The leg from the behind looks empty isn't it?


With the swords out.


Close ups on the chest.



Close ups on the swords.




Few poses i can think of.


Close up on the crotch.


Close up on the leg.





Close ups on the bio card.


With the gun and missile.









Close ups on the gun.




Overall transformation and mold, well, it's not that bad. Simple transformation. No need to look at the manual if you own Supreme Class Starscream before. Simple with the tak! tak! tak! sounds. The colour is exactly the same as the Supreme Class. May be got the different spots but not that obvious.

A 7 out of 10 rating which is i think too much for a simple figure like Starscream. Material wise, still, a typical 2004/05 plastic. Not that bad though.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Transformers Universe Onslaught

I've been trying for a year to get this fella with a decent price and finally in february 2011, managed to purchased it.

Why Hasbro version Onslaught? Well, you can say i'm a MISB collector. Mint In Seal Box to be exact if you wondering. To open and molest a valuable toys like the TakaraTomy version, is something beyond my passion. Why? It's all about the price. Cheaper version would a perfect toys to open and 'molest' em full throttle.

And for that, i think this guy should get the review from me eventhough it's kind of late for a special treatment. Who give a damn right? A review is a review, just a brief one to introduce this guy for a special treatment.

Universe Onslaught is one of the Ultra Class introduced by Hasbro for the Universe line after they completing the Classics line. He came together with Powerglide & Silverbolt plus a few exclusive Walmart line like Darkwing, Storm Cloud, Countdown, Hardhead & Skyfalls in 2008.

After a few month, TakaraTomy introduced the same 3 molds of Onslaught, Powerglide & Silverbolt with a slight different of colors especially Powerglide like the G1 color. Onslaught also got the treatment to a better color and finishing. Let's check this fella out.

Front of the box.


Back of the box.


Side box.


The other side of the box. A different version of Powerglide which is in red color for the TakaraTomy version.


Out of the box.


First look of Onslaught, with the fierce front look.


Rear view.


Side view. SWAT and Monzo 12782.


Another rear view.


With the 'claw' down a bit.


Side view.

Robot Mode:

Side view.


Front view.


Rear view.


Side view with the shield's on.


The other side view.


Looks bulky on the leg.


Still looks bulky.


Close up on the upper chest.



Close up on the shield.


Close up on the head.





Few actions that i can think of.

As far as i know, Ultra Class isn't that hard to transforms. It's so easy. May be you want to take a brief look at the manual and after that, voila! No need to refer to the manual anymore since Ultra class is among the easiest class to transforms.

The articulation is good and awesome as usual. No loose parts what so ever. Congrats to Hasbro on that one but still, the paintjob quality is something Hasbro has to learn more. As i mentioned earlier, the transformation is simple. No need to stress out your brain.

Overall, i would like to give this fella 7 out of 10 rating. Why 7? It's too simple to transform, no challenge in it and the paintjob's quality from Hasbro need no introduction. It's far less from his TakaraTomy brother as far as i can see it. But still, it's worth to buy Ultra Class Universe as it's only came in 3 molds. Onslaught, Powerglide, Silverbolt plus the trademark of Hasbro and TakaraTomy, the repaints of the same molds over and over again.

Nevertheless, Onslaught still a good mold to play with and not bad at all to display him side by side with Powerglide and Silverbolt in the display cabinet.