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'''Toys"R"Us''', spelled "ToysЯUs" with a reversed "Я" in the official company logo (previously Toys"Я"Us), is one of the world's biggest toy retailer chains, based in the [[United States of America|United States]] but with branches in many other countries. | '''Toys"R"Us''', spelled "ToysЯUs" with a reversed "Я" in the official company logo (previously Toys"Я"Us), is one of the world's biggest toy retailer chains, based in the [[United States of America|United States]] but with branches in many other countries. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW Generation 1 | ===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ||
A Toys"R"Us store was in [[Times Square]]. {{Storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}} | A Toys"R"Us store was in [[Times Square]]. {{Storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}} | ||
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** [[Sky Blast]] | ** [[Sky Blast]] | ||
{{Note|Although the larger packaging for these three six-packs was new, the toys themselves were unchanged from their ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' releases. Desipte the name on the packaging, the "Road Wrecker Team" actually used the toys' original Destruction Team colors. The Road Wrecker/Night Attack Team and Race/Space Team packs were also available at [[Walmart]] stores.}} | {{Note|Although the larger packaging for these three six-packs was new, the toys themselves were unchanged from their ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' releases. Desipte the name on the packaging, the "Road Wrecker Team" actually used the toys' original Destruction Team colors. The Road Wrecker/Night Attack Team and Race/Space Team packs were also available at [[Walmart]] stores.}} | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Powerlinx Optimus Prime]] & [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] two-pack | * [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Powerlinx Optimus Prime]] & [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] two-pack | ||
{{Note|These were the smaller molds for both characters that were available as mass retail releases in Japan.}} | {{Note|These were the smaller molds for both characters that were available as mass retail releases in Japan.}} | ||
===[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe (2003)]]=== | ===[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe (2003)]]=== | ||
* [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] with [[Air Military Mini-Con Team]] | * [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] with [[Air Military Mini-Con Team]] | ||
===[[Transformers: Alternators| Alternators]]=== | ===[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]=== | ||
There was a "Mega Alternators" assortment carried by Toys"R"Us... which ultimately turned out to be merely shrinkwrapped combos of single Alternators releases. The most common combinations were [[Smokescreen (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Smokescreen]]/[[Sideswipe (G1)#Alternators|Side Swipe]] and Smokescreen/[[Bluestreak (G1)#Alternators|Silverstreak]], but Smokescreen/[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]], Smokescreen/[[Hound (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] and even Smokescreen/Smokescreen combos have been found as well. | There was a "Mega Alternators" assortment carried by Toys"R"Us... which ultimately turned out to be merely shrinkwrapped combos of single Alternators releases. The most common combinations were [[Smokescreen (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Smokescreen]]/[[Sideswipe (G1)#Alternators|Side Swipe]] and Smokescreen/[[Bluestreak (G1)#Alternators|Silverstreak]], but Smokescreen/[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]], Smokescreen/[[Hound (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] and even Smokescreen/Smokescreen combos have been found as well. | ||
===[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]=== | ===[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]=== | ||
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] vs. [[Vector Prime]] two-pack | * [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] vs. [[Vector Prime]] two-pack | ||
{{note|Starscream was a redeco of the Voyager Class Starscream mold that was otherwise only available in Japan. Vector Prime, on the other hand, was identical to his single [[Hasbro]] release.}} | {{note|Starscream was a redeco of the Voyager Class Starscream mold that was otherwise only available in Japan. Vector Prime, on the other hand, was identical to his single [[Hasbro]] release.}} | ||
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* [[Prowl (G1)/toys|''War Within'' Prowl]] (6" Cybertron Heroes) | * [[Prowl (G1)/toys|''War Within'' Prowl]] (6" Cybertron Heroes) | ||
===[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary| Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]=== | ===[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]=== | ||
* [[Optimus Primal/toys|Optimus Primal]] vs. [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] two-pack | * [[Optimus Primal/toys|Optimus Primal]] vs. [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] two-pack | ||
===[[Transformers: Classics| Classics]]=== | ===[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]=== | ||
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] (Commemorative Edition) | *[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] (Commemorative Edition) | ||
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===[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]=== | ===[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]=== | ||
'''Mission Earth''' | '''Mission Earth''' | ||
[[ | [[File:DOTM Deluxe Scan Ironhide toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Toys"R"Us exclusive Scan Series Ironhide]] | ||
*The Scan Series (each sold separately) | *The Scan Series (each sold separately) | ||
:*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Ironhide]] (Deluxe Class) | :*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Ironhide]] (Deluxe Class) | ||
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*"Bumblebee / Starscream" 4-pack contains: | *"Bumblebee / Starscream" 4-pack contains: | ||
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] redeco) | :*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] redeco) | ||
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class redeco/retool) | :*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class redeco/retool) | ||
:*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Starscream]] (Cyberverse Legion - [[Movie (toyline)|''Transformers'']] Legends Class redeco/retool) | :*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Starscream]] (Cyberverse Legion - [[Movie (toyline)|''Transformers'']] Legends Class redeco/retool) | ||
:*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]] (Cyberverse Legion - [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] Legends Class redeco) | :*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]] (Cyberverse Legion - [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] Legends Class redeco) | ||
*"Cybertronian Warriors Pack" contains: | *"Cybertronian Warriors Pack" contains: | ||
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{{Note|This two-pack was available as a Wal-Mart exclusive in the United States.}} | {{Note|This two-pack was available as a Wal-Mart exclusive in the United States.}} | ||
* [[Storm Jet (RID)|Storm Jet]] (USA Edition) | * [[Storm Jet (RID)|Storm Jet]] (USA Edition) | ||
* Cybertron 3-Guy Set: [[Nightcruz (RID)|Nightcruz]], [[Mirage GT]] & | * Cybertron 3-Guy Set: [[Nightcruz (RID)|Nightcruz]], [[Mirage GT]] & [[Scavenger (RID)|Scavenger]] (USA Edition) | ||
* [[Optimus Primal/toys|Air Attack Optimus Primal]] (USA Edition) | * [[Optimus Primal/toys|Air Attack Optimus Primal]] (USA Edition) | ||
* [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron Megabolt]] (USA Edition) | * [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron Megabolt]] (USA Edition) | ||
{{Note|This toy was available as a [[KB Toys]] exclusive in the United States.}} | {{Note|This toy was available as a [[KB Toys]] exclusive in the United States.}} | ||
* [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] & | * [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] & [[Smokejumper]] (USA Edition) | ||
{{Note|This toy was available as a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States.}} | {{Note|This toy was available as a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States.}} | ||
* [[Scourge (RID)|Destructicon Scourge]] (USA Edition){{Note|This toy was available as a [[KB Toys]] exclusive in the United States.}} | * [[Scourge (RID)|Destructicon Scourge]] (USA Edition){{Note|This toy was available as a [[KB Toys]] exclusive in the United States.}} | ||
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* [[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]] (USA Edition) | * [[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]] (USA Edition) | ||
* [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] (USA Edition) | * [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] (USA Edition) | ||
* [[Cheetor (Armada)|Cheetor]] (USA | * [[Cheetor (Armada)|Cheetor]] (USA Edition) | ||
* [[Predacon (Armada)|Predacon]] (USA Edition) | * [[Predacon (Armada)|Predacon]] (USA Edition) | ||
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Powerlinx Jetfire]] (USA | * [[Jetfire (Armada)|Powerlinx Jetfire]] (USA Edition) | ||
{{Note|Cheetor, Predacon and Powerlinx Jetfire were only available at the Toys"R"Us Japan website, not in stores.}} | {{Note|Cheetor, Predacon and Powerlinx Jetfire were only available at the Toys"R"Us Japan website, not in stores.}} | ||
* [[Wreckage (Armada)|Shot]] (Ultimate Edition) [promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]]] | * [[Wreckage (Armada)|Shot]] (Ultimate Edition) [promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]]] | ||
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** [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Sonic Bomber]] (fire version) | ** [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Sonic Bomber]] (fire version) | ||
** [[Cobybot|Coby's exclusive Ramble]] | ** [[Cobybot|Coby's exclusive Ramble]] | ||
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Super Starscream]] (USA Edition) | * [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Super Starscream]] (USA Edition) | ||
* [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Gasket Police Type]] (promotional figure) | * [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Gasket Police Type]] (promotional figure) | ||
* [[Solar Flare|Platinum Factor]] (promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]]) | * [[Solar Flare|Platinum Factor]] (promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]]) | ||
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*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Dual Model Kit|Optimus Prime]] (A battle hook accessory is available if ordered through Toys"R"Us Japan.) | *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Dual Model Kit|Optimus Prime]] (A battle hook accessory is available if ordered through Toys"R"Us Japan.) | ||
===[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)| Prime]]=== | ===[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]=== | ||
* [[Peaceman (Prime)|Autobot Peaceman]] (promotional [[Arms Micron]]) | * [[Peaceman (Prime)|Autobot Peaceman]] (promotional [[Arms Micron]]) | ||
* [[Vector Oracle]] (promotional Arms Micron) | * [[Vector Oracle]] (promotional Arms Micron) | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Toys R Us}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Toys R Us}} | ||
[[ | [[Category:Companies]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 businesses]] | [[Category:IDW Generation 1 businesses]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]] | [[Category:IDW Generation 1 locations]] | ||
[[ | [[Category:Retailers]] | ||
Revision as of 16:25, 16 December 2014
Toys"R"Us, spelled "ToysЯUs" with a reversed "Я" in the official company logo (previously Toys"Я"Us), is one of the world's biggest toy retailer chains, based in the United States but with branches in many other countries.
Over the years, they have carried a lot of exclusive Transformers toys, in addition to the regular mass retail releases. Many of those exclusives have been carried not only by US retailers, but also by international Toys"R"Us branches.
Japan also has its own Toys"R"Us branch, which has its own exclusive toys from Takara, independent of the toys Hasbro provides Western Toys"R"Us stores with.
Fiction
IDW Generation 1 continuity
A Toys"R"Us store was in Times Square. All Hail Megatron #1
List of Toys"R"Us exclusive toys (Western market)
The entire Commemorative Series toyline was originally intended to be exclusively available from Toys"R"Us stores. However, two toys from the later series were ultimately made available through other venues, at least for the United States market.
Series I
Series II
Series III
Series IV
Series V
Series VI
Series VII
Series VIII
Side Swipe was only available at Toys"R"Us stores in Canada and Australia. He was planned to be released together with Skids in the USA, but was never shipped to stores. Eventually, he was made available as a KB Toys exclusive instead.
Series IX
- Adventure Mini-Con Team & Sea Mini-Con Team six-pack, contains:
- Road Wrecker Mini-Con Team & Night Attack Mini-Con Team six-pack, contains:
- Race Mini-Con Team & Space Mini-Con Team six-pack, contains:
Although the larger packaging for these three six-packs was new, the toys themselves were unchanged from their Armada releases. Desipte the name on the packaging, the "Road Wrecker Team" actually used the toys' original Destruction Team colors. The Road Wrecker/Night Attack Team and Race/Space Team packs were also available at Walmart stores.
- Powerlinx Optimus Prime & Megatron two-pack
These were the smaller molds for both characters that were available as mass retail releases in Japan.
There was a "Mega Alternators" assortment carried by Toys"R"Us... which ultimately turned out to be merely shrinkwrapped combos of single Alternators releases. The most common combinations were Smokescreen/Side Swipe and Smokescreen/Silverstreak, but Smokescreen/Windcharger, Smokescreen/Autobot Hound and even Smokescreen/Smokescreen combos have been found as well.
- Starscream vs. Vector Prime two-pack
Starscream was a redeco of the Voyager Class Starscream mold that was otherwise only available in Japan. Vector Prime, on the other hand, was identical to his single Hasbro release.
- G1 Optimus Prime & G1 Bumblebee two-pack (3" Robot Masters, metallic redecos)
- War Within Optimus Prime & War Within Megatron two-pack (6" Cybertron Heroes)
- War Within Grimlock (6" Cybertron Heroes)
- War Within Prowl (6" Cybertron Heroes)
- Optimus Primal vs. Megatron two-pack
- Soundwave (Commemorative Edition)
These two toys are unchanged from their single releases.
- Battle for the Allspark six-pack, contains:
- Optimus Prime (Legends Class)
- Bumblebee (Legends Class)
- Autobot Jazz (Legends Class)
- Megatron (Legends Class)
- Starscream (Legends Class)
- Barricade (Legends Class)
These six toys are unchanged from their single releases.
- Bulkhead (Leader Class) with "Super Value" Activators Bumblebee
- Megatron (Leader Class) with "Super Value" Activators Starscream
These toys were unchanged from their single releases.
- Autobot Ratchet & Bumblebee two-pack (Deluxe Class)
These two toys were unchanged from their single releases. This two-pack was not available at North American stores, but was available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in the United Kingdom and Germany.
The above two toys were originally scheduled for mass retail.
- Unicron (almost unchanged from the Armada release)
- Darkwind
- Countdown
- Insecticons three-pack (Commemorative Edition), contains:
- Perceptor (Commemorative Edition)
- Master of Metallikato: Autobot Whirl vs. Decepticon Bludgeon
- Rescue Ratchet vs. Blackout (Titanium Series)
- Cliffjumper vs. Dead End (Titanium Series)
- Offroad Ironhide vs. Deep Desert Brawl (Titanium Series)
- Back Road Brawl: Hoist vs. Mixmaster
- Gathering at the Nemesis: Megatron, The Fallen and Soundwave
- Autobot Wheelie vs. Decepticon Sideways two-pack
These two toys were unchanged from their single releases. This two-pack was not available at North American stores, but was available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in the United Kingdom and Germany. The two-pack was given a mass retail release in Australia, or at least turned up in a few different stores.
- Shanghai Showdown: Demolishor versus Skids & Mudflap (ice cream truck)
- Constructicon Devastator (Legends class)
- "Rampage Among The Ruins" three pack includes:
Mission Earth
- The Scan Series (each sold separately)
- Ironhide (Deluxe Class)
- Sideswipe (Deluxe Class)
- Bumblebee (Deluxe Class)
- Autobot Ratchet (Deluxe Class)
- "Bumblebee / Starscream" 4-pack contains:
- Cybertronian Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion - Universe Legends Class Bumblebee redeco)
- Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion - Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class redeco/retool)
- Starscream (Cyberverse Legion - Transformers Legends Class redeco/retool)
- Cybertronian Starscream (Cyberverse Legion - Cybertron Starscream Legends Class redeco)
- "Cybertronian Warriors Pack" contains:
- Bumblebee(battle damaged redeco of Cyberverse Action Set Bumblebee)
- Mobile Battle Bunker (grey redeco)
List of Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive toys
- Convoy (clear version)
Reissues
- God Fire Convoy (special clear version with Super God Sword)
- Sideways vs. Axer (USA Edition)
This two-pack was available as a Wal-Mart exclusive in the United States.
- Storm Jet (USA Edition)
- Cybertron 3-Guy Set: Nightcruz, Mirage GT & Scavenger (USA Edition)
- Air Attack Optimus Primal (USA Edition)
- Megatron Megabolt (USA Edition)
This toy was available as a KB Toys exclusive in the United States.
- Dreadwind & Smokejumper (USA Edition)
This toy was available as a Target exclusive in the United States.
- Destructicon Scourge (USA Edition)This toy was available as a KB Toys exclusive in the United States.
- Destructicon Bludgeon (USA Edition)This toy was available as a KB Toys exclusive in the United States.
- Magna Convoy DX Set, contains:
- Final Battle Convoy Super Mode
- Spark Prime
- Crystal Ultra Magnus
- Magnus
- Bank (X-Dimensions Street Action Microns)
- Wheelie (X-Dimensions Street Action Microns)
- Arcee (X-Dimensions Street Action Microns)
- Airazor (USA Edition)
- Skywarp (USA Edition)
- Cheetor (USA Edition)
- Predacon (USA Edition)
- Powerlinx Jetfire (USA Edition)
Cheetor, Predacon and Powerlinx Jetfire were only available at the Toys"R"Us Japan website, not in stores.
- Shot (Ultimate Edition) [promotional Micron]
- Crack (Ultimate Edition) [promotional Micron]
- Bomb (Ultimate Edition) [promotional Micron]
- Shot (Night Attack Edition) [promotional Micron]
- Crack (Night Attack Edition) [promotional Micron]
- Bomb (Night Attack Edition) [promotional Micron]
This was the larger Energon Megatron/Galvatron mold otherwise only available in the USA.
- Tow-Line (USA Edition)
- Stormjet/Slugslinger (USA Edition)
- Axle (promotional Micron)
- Throttle (promotional Micron)
- Screw (promotional Micron)
- Energy Axe Aquamarine Edition (promotional Energon weapon)
- Energy Spear Lightning Yellow Edition (promotional Energon weapon)
- Hot Rodimus (promotional figure for Hybrid Style G1 Convoy)
- Bumble (Movie promotional figure)
- EX-01 Dark Ligerjack
- EX-02 Sonic Convoy giftset, contains:
- Galaxy Convoy (clear version)
- Sonic Bomber (fire version)
- Coby's exclusive Ramble
- Super Starscream (USA Edition)
- Gasket Police Type (promotional figure)
- Platinum Factor (promotional Micron)
- Platinum Element (promotional Micron)
- Platinum Material (promotional Micron)
- Mystery Force Chip (promotional Cyber Key)
The entire Beast Wars Returns toyline was exclusively available from Toys"R"Us Japan stores.
- BR-01 Convoy
- BR-02 Cheetus
- BR-03 Rattle
- BR-04 Blackwidow
- BR-05 Megatron
- BR-06 Nightscream
- BR-07 Silverbolt
- BR-08 Vehicon Jetstorm
- BR-09 Vehicon Thrust
- BR-10 Vehicon Tankor
- BR-11 Noble Savage
- BR-12 Megahead Megatron
- BR-13 Vehicon Strika
- BR-14 Vehicon Obsidian
- Electronic Brawl (Leader Class Decepticon Brawl)
- Guardian Sky (promotional Micron)
- Mighty Dozer (promotional Micron)
- Interrogator Barricade (Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade)
- Stalk Scorponok (Deluxe Class Stalker Scorponok)
- Optimus Prime (A battle hook accessory is available if ordered through Toys"R"Us Japan.)
- Autobot Peaceman (promotional Arms Micron)
- Vector Oracle (promotional Arms Micron)
- Autobot Pinpointer (promotional Arms Micron)
- Shadow C.L. (promotional Arms Micron)
List of Toys"R"Us exclusive toys from other countries
Australia
Universe
Voyager Deluxe Comic 2-packs
- Autobot Ambush (G1 series), contains:
- Autobot Roadbuster (redeco of Cybertron Defense Hot Shot)
- Dirge (redeco of Cybertron Voyager Starscream)
- Standoff Beneath the Streets (War Within series), contains:
These 2-packs were originally sold as Target exclusives in the United States.
Masterpiece
- Masterpiece Grimlock (2010)
- Starscream Ghost Version (2010)
- Masterpiece Thundercracker (2012)
- Masterpiece Optimus Prime (2012)
Notes
- Toys"R"Us was also supposed to carry a redeco of Armada Jetfire done up as a Generation 1 Astrotrain homage that would have been released as a Universe toy named Spacewarp, together with redecos of the Armada Space Mini-Con Team. Ultimately, however, Toys"R"Us backed out of the deal, and Spacewarp was never released. While the Space Team redecos remain unreleased to this very day (Takara claims that the molds have become unusable), the planned Spacewarp deco was later used as the basis for the Collectors' Club exclusive Astrotrain redeco of Armada Jetfire, with a new head sculpt.
