Starscream (Movie)/toys
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Toys
Transformers (2007)
Legends Class toys
- Starscream (Legends Class, 2007)
- Legends-class Starscream is a highly simplified, low-cost version of Starscream in his F-22 Raptor body. As such, he has a greatly compromised transformation sequence due to the smaller parts count, with limited articulation and detailing. He's also the bronzest F-22 Raptor Starscream toy there is.
- This mold was also used to make Revenge of the Fallen Thundercracker.
- Battle for the Allspark (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
- A Toys R Us exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of Optimus Prime, Jazz, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream and Barricade.
- Nightwatch Optimus Prime vs. Stealth Starscream (Legends Allspark Battles two-pack, 2008)
- The previously released Legends-class Starscream toy is redecoed predominantly black and silver, somewhat resembling Generation 1 Skywarp. He comes with a redeco Legends-class Optimus Prime in his Nightwatch color scheme.
Deluxe Class toys
- Protoform Starscream (Deluxe, 2007)
- Japanese ID number: MD-05
- Accessories: Gun with missile and flame attachment
- Based upon the "Protoform" (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the movie, Protoform Starscream transforms into his "entry" mode Cybertronic rocket thing. This mode somewhat resembles a Cybertronic spaceship, with a visible bridge between the two dorsal fins. A flame decoration piece fits onto the back of the "vehicle" over the missile projectile, creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail . The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces.
- In robot mode, Starscream marginally resembles previous Starscreams, mostly G1 Starscream, with the large turbines on his chest, wings and vents on his legs. Due to his extensive use of ball joints, he has excellent articulation. Starscream is armed with a spring-loaded missile launcher that fires the previously mentioned projectile cast in the same bronze color as his body. Alternatively, the flame decoration can be fitted onto the end of the barrel.
- This toy also has an Automorphing feature, as most of the figures in the main line do. Pushing his head back during transformation will move his shoulder pieces back into place, while moving the shoulders forward will make the head pop back up. While either the missile or the flame can be placed into the gun, the flame can be placed onto the missile, using both at once. However, in some cases, the flame does not have a snug fit on the missile and falls off easily. This makes firing the missile rather awkward and makes the gun look extremely goofy.
- It's also entirely possible that this figure will eventually suffer from GPS, as the bronze plastic it is cast in has the same characteristic swirling exhibited by older figures that rapidly deteriorated. However, newer materials and processes may prevent the toy from ever seeing a single crack form. It is highly suggested that this toy not be painted or altered in any way to maximize its lifespan.
- Protoform Starscream Fusion Cluster Edition (C3xHobby Convention exclusive Deluxe, Japan 2007)
- Accessories: Gun with missile and flame attachment
- An extensive redeco of the Protoform Starscream mold that was exclusively available at the Japanese C3xHobby Convention in August of 2007, and later offered by e-Hobby in limited quantities. Most of the body is made out of transparent orange plastic, while orange and yellow paint are used on the front end of the "entry" mode, mimicking the heat effects of sudden atmospheric entry. The flame attachment is made out of clear blue plastic, with the tail end being covered in gold paint.
Voyager Class toys
- Starscream (Voyager, 2007)
- Japanese ID number: MD-08
- Accessories: Six missiles
- The Voyager-class version of Movie Starscream transforms into an officially-licensed Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jet, albeit in beige.
- Pushing the fighter along a smooth surface causes the missile-launching barrels to rotate and fire their projectiles, which can also be stored in the black flip-up braces on the launchers. During transformation, pushing up upon the canopy fuselage piece activates Starscream's Automorphing gimmick, which pushes panels out of the torso, wings and stabilizers. In robot mode, Starscream is mostly faithful to his movie CGI model, except for being bulkier around his chest, lacking engines on his back and having the very large Gatling cannons serve as his arms (a facsimile of his much slenderer weapons from the movie). Interestingly, his projectile missiles are sculpted to resemble fingers, should users choose keep them loaded while Starscream is in robot mode. An interesting note is that Swindle's (or Camshaft's) hands, when detached, make a snug fit in between the three main cannons; if you're feeling sillier, Legends Megatron's shoulder does, too. Go on, try it yourself, yes, we'll wait...
- This toy was later retooled and redecoed into Movie Thundercracker, ROTF Ramjet and, ROTF Skywarp.
- Battle damage three-pack (Sam's Club exclusive three-pack, 2007)
- A three-pack, exclusive to Sam's Club stores, consisting of redecos of Voyager Class Optimus Prime and Deluxe Class Arcee, both with a battle damage deco, and an unchanged Voyager Class Starscream.
- Starscream (Target exclusive Voyager-sized toy, 2007)
- Accessories: Six missiles
- An extensive redeco of Voyager class Starscream available only as a Target exclusive, this version is redecoed in a color scheme based upon Generation 1 Starscream. This version of Starscream shares the retooled version of this mold with Movie Thundercracker, giving Starscream a new, vaguely G1-ish head sculpt. The packaging for this toy explains that Starscream altered his appearance following his escape at the end of the film in order to avoid detection.
- Starscream Vardia Red Model (Toshiba exclusive Voyager-sized toy, 2007)
- Accessories: Six missiles
- In a joint venture by Paramount Home Entertainment Japan and electronics giant Toshiba, Starscream Vardia Red Model is an exclusive redeco of Voyager Starscream only available with Toshiba's new Vardia RD-A301 HD DVD recorder. The package also comes with an HD-DVD copy of Transformers, five HD DVD-R and five DVD-R discs.
- Starscream Vardia Red Model is extremely red, with some gold, a little black and Toshiba Vardia markings on his hull. With the player costing 100,000 yen at the time, this may be the most expensive Transformers exclusive to be released in relatively large quantities.
- Deep Space Starscream (Target exclusive "Premium Series" Voyager, 2008)
- Accessories: Six missiles
- A Target exclusive (But appeared in European retail in 2009), Deep Space Starscream is a redeco of the first version of Voyager class Starscream, based upon the colours used by Industrial Light & Magic on Starscream's CGI model (instead of the totally made up and inaccurate tan colouring on the previous release). As such he is metallic silver with complementary greys in fighter mode, including the 'First Fighter' (FF) squadron markings indicating he is an F-22 Raptor from Langley Air Force Base. In robot mode reveals gold paint inside his chest detailing and red for circuitry detailing. His eyes are painted film-accurate red, but the rest of the Light-piping that makes up the back of his head is left uncolored, making the glowing eye effect no longer work while STILL retaining the miscolored bronzed glass color that the clear plastic was molded in. If one wanted to restore the light piping, though, the paint is fairly easy to remove.
- Deep Space Starscream is presented in 'Premium Octagonal' packaging very similar to Robo-Vision Optimus Prime. Even though Hasbro officially considers him as part of the Premium Series, this is not indicated anywhere on the packaging.
Fast Action Battlers
- Battle Blade Starscream (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
- Japanese ID number: QC-02
- Fast Action Battlers "Battle Blade" Starscream transforms into a somewhat superdeformed F-22 Raptor, simplifying the overall design to the point of his feet noticeably sticking out the aft of the fighter, and has a truncated transformation sequence reminiscent of past Transformers such as Generation 1 Jetfire and Cybertron Thundercracker. Rather than having a separate weapon, he only has a claw-like blade that flips over the right hand (hence "Battle Blade") and non-removable missiles in the palms of his hands.
- This toy was later redecoed as Claw Slash Ramjet.
- There is a Korean fake of this model going around, under the name of "Latent Spider". Fortunately no real spiders have been found latent inside the toy.
Other toys
- Starscream (Little Red Rooster Meal, 2007)
- One of five toys that was available at Red Rooster, an Australian based fast food chain. This kids meal toy is a black F-22 Raptor with a silver canopy that transforms by simply flipping the jet around to reveal the gray robot mode underneath, pulling down the landing gear and legs, and standing him upright.
Revenge of the Fallen
Legends Class toys
- Starscream (Legends, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: EZ-04
- Legends class Starscream is a redeco of 2007's Legends class Starscream, the main difference being a mostly single main colour scheme (compared to 2007's rather random colour choices) and the Revenge of the Fallen-specific Cyberglyph tattoos.
- For some odd reason, his card back depicts how to transform him from his alt-mode to his robot mode; as all Legends are packaged in robot mode, wouldn't robot-to-vehicle work better?
- Smokescreen vs. Starscream (Legends 2-pack, 2010)
- Starscream is a redeco of 2007's Legends class Starscream. He came packaged with Smokescreen as a Target exclusive as part of the NEST Global Alliance subline imprint. His paint scheme appears to be inspired by the Kmart exclusive Voyager class "Nebular Starscream" redeco.
Voyager Class toys
- Starscream (Voyager, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: RD-02
- Accessories: 2 projectiles
- Revenge of the Fallen Voyager class Starscream is far more accurate to the movie model in both modes than the previous movie's Voyager mold. Revenge Starscream has two arm-mounted, spring loaded missile launchers sculpted to resemble his M61A2 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannons. Starscream's Mech Alive gimmick is linked between his head and chest; when you turn his head, the gears in his chest spin. He has amber light piping for his eyes, but they've been painted over in red.
- According to the stock photographs of the hand-painted prototype (seen at left), Starscream's hands originally had a joint down the middle of his palms, possibly to facilitate in hiding them in fighter mode. His arm-mounted cannons were also originally separate parts from his forearms, jointed to move back and forth, again possibly to hide them in fighter mode. However, on the final toy, the hands are molded as one piece and cannot be hidden in vehicle mode, and his cannons' details (including the joints) are simply molded directly onto his arms. His knee caps were also a separate movable piece and not joined to his upper leg. It is assumed this was done for cost cutting. His packaging call-outs (excepting Europe) still claim that he has "pop out missile launchers," despite this gimmick's removal. The toy's instructions include a superfluous "flip down hands" step, and depict the missile launchers extended with partially-folded hands when describing the missile-launch action.
- Nebular Starscream (Voyager, 2010)
- Accessories: 2 projectiles
- A redeco of the new-mold Revenge of the Fallen Voyager class Starscream, Nebular Starscream is a "powered up" version of Starscream (with his packaging going so far as to promote his "exclusive powered-up paint job"). He was exclusive to Kmart stores in North America.
Fast Action Battlers
- Sword Slash Starscream (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
- Sword Slash Starscream is a redeco of the 2007 Battle Blade Starscream, with the plane parts colored gray and covered in cyberglyphics and the robot parts colored bronze. His flip-out blade is now purple.
Gravity Bots
- Starscream (Gravity Bot, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: GB-03
- As a Gravity Bot, this Starscream features no articulation at all, but relies wholly on a gravity-based autotransformation gimmick. When laid down on a flat surface, Starscream will transform into a super deformed F-22, while standing him on his feet again will switch him to robot mode.
Robot Replicas
- Starscream (Robot Replica, 2009)
Transformers (2010)
Legends Class toys
- The Victory of The Fallen (Kmart Exclusive Legends 5-pack, 2010)
- Starscream is a redeco of the original 2007 mold in a gunmetal color with a yellow cockpit canopy. He comes with redecos of The Fallen, Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Jetfire.
Voyager Class toys
- Starscream's Assault (Figure two-pack, 2010)
- Accessories: 2 projectiles
- This Walmart-exclusive two-pack is based upon the scene in Revenge of the Fallen where Starscream pursues Seymour Simmons, Mudflap and Skids in Egypt. The Voyager class Starscream toy features a much brighter plastic colour and has "battle damage" scorch mark paint decos. Mudflap features a weathered, sandblasted deco.
Leader Class toys
- Starscream (Leader, 2010)
- Accessories: Missile launcher, 2 missiles
- The largest Starscream to date, Leader class Starscream is an accurate representation of the character in both modes. In robot mode, Starscream is primarily cast in a gunmetal-like gray, with the same tribal tattoos featured in the movie and associated media, with various parts cast in a darker gray, brown, reddish brown, red, and amber for the canopy. The larger figure class brings with it an impressive amount of articulation, some of which is paired with automatically sliding panels to mimic hydraulics. Starscream's hands can fold down and away to accommodate a missile launcher that pegs into the end of either wrist, firing one of the two brown missles he carries; when not in use, the missile launcher can be stored on his back. In addition, he also features two flipout, non-firing weapons on his forearms: a cannon resembling an M61 Vulcan on the right, and two generic missiles on the left.
- Transformation into Raptor mode is accomplished via a completely different transformation scheme from either Voyager figure. The result is a MUCH cleaner jet mode, with no superfluous robot-mode parts dangling off the ends of the jet. Starscream's Raptor and robot modes are predominantly gunmetal gray; most of the other colors are limited to the underside of the vehicle mode, where a good deal of robot mode kibble is present but unobtrusive. Landing gears stored inside the nosecone and along the legs - which form a major part of the underside - can swing out to allow for smooth rolling. The two launchable missiles can be stored on holes beneath each wing, while the missile launcher can be inserted into pegs at the bottom-center of the jet. This can be swung forward to expose the launching mechanism, allowing a missile to be fired at a slightly downward angle relative to the jet.
- Starscream's primary gimmick in this size is the addition of electronic lights and sounds. Pulling down on this canopy in robot mode slightly opens two chest panels, lifts the top of his head slightly (in imitation of an open mouth) and produces one of two phrases. American versions say "Decepticons will crush the Autobots!" and "No one can defeat Starscream!" while the European multilingual versions say "Starscream!" and "Decepticons!", and for the first time; the same goes for the tetralingual version (Canada, Mexico and the rest of Latin America) causing the chagrin of many fans. Additionally, a small light activates in the middle of the robot mode body, lighting up his clear, red eyes, along with various other portions of clear amber plastic that are revealed by the moving panels. During transformation - specifically, the step where the nosecone must be flipped up for Raptor mode or down for robot mode, a button with a purple Decepticon sigil is activated, playing a four-note version of the Noise. In Raptor mode, Starscream's lights and sounds are activated by another Decepticon-sigil covered button on the forward left side of the jet. In addition to lighting the canopy and the turbines at the front of the jet, this button plays two sounds: some generic jet engine noises and Starscream's voice saying either "No one can defeat Starscream!" or just "Starscream!"
Activators
- Starscream (Activator, 2010)
- Activators Starscream is a small toy with cutesified proportions in both robot and F-22 modes. His transformation is greatly simplified, with most of the jet parts just hanging off his back in robot mode. Like all Activators, Starscream features button-activated autotransformation from jet to robot.
Masterpiece
- Starscream (2010)
- Japanese ID number: MPM-1
- Accessories: Missile launcher, 2 missiles
- Masterpiece Starscream is a redeco of Leader Class Transformers (2010) Starscream without the Cybertronian glyphs on his body, and instead has an extensive, detailed paint scheme that matches his appearance in the first live action movie and the F-22 Raptors of the USAF First Fighter Wing from Langley Air Force Base. Starscream comes with a mini-comic by Simon Furman and Guido Guidi, entitled Unite for the Universe.
Merchandise
Transformers (2007)
- Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster (2007)
- Accessories: 4 Nerf N-Strike foam missiles
- This version of Starscream's altmode turns into not a robot, but a robot fist holding a two-barreled blaster. The guns in this form fire Nerf N-Strike-sized foam missiles.
- Lunchables "Pocket Transformers" toy prize (2007)
- Free inside specially marked boxes of Oscar Meyer Lunchables dinners, Starscream is one of six "Pocket Transformers" toy prizes. Molded in green, his tablet unfolds to reveal a picture of his robot mode inside.
- The Lunchables website code engraved on his back is "MISLEAD."
Radio Shack
- Starscream Micro Flyer (2007)
- The radio controlled Starscream Micro Flyer was made by Interactive Toy Concepts for Radio Shack, and consists of a foam F-22 Raptor with two small battery-powered propeller engines which allow the little plane to soar relatively high into the air. This toy can operate on 3 channels.
Burger King
- Starscream Burger King free toy (2007)
- A non-transformable version of Starscream, cast primarily in chalk-grey plastic. It can rotate its arms at the shoulder. The toy's main gimmick, though, is the wheel in his chest. Striking the wheel causes it to advance to the next slot, revealing damage to Starscream's torso. A second tap reveals even more damage. Despite being a free pack-in toy, the figure is surprisingly well molded, having well defined head parts and the twin afterburners on his back that even the Voyager version lacks. It even has six fingers (or rather, four fingers and two thumbs) on each hand!
Basic Fun
- Articulated keychain (2009)
- Produced by Basic Fun, this keychain is a likeness of Starscream's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.
- Mini Figural Clip-Ons (2009)
Robot Heroes
- Armored Bumblebee vs. Starscream (2007)
- Robot Heroes Starscream is sculpted in a crouching pose, possibly inspired by his landing when talking to Megatron in the film. He has the standard Robot Heroes articulation of both shoulders and his neck, however the pre-posed nature means his right arms is really more useful as a support than a usable joint.
- Bumblebee vs. Starscream (2008)
- This version of Starscream is almost a prelude to the previous one, as he's now sculpted in a touching down pose as opposed to a full land. Like the previous mold, it has articulation at the shoulders and neck. Unfortunately, the left arm is lifted straight out to side, allowing him to rotate the arm but not pose it.
- Autobot Springer and Starscream (2009)
- Starscream is part of the first wave of Revenge of the Fallen Robot Heroes figures and is packaged versus Springer. A redeco of the first Movie-style Starscream, he still has articulation at the shoulders and neck, and now sports Cyberglyphics tattooed on his body.
- Battle for the Allspark (2009)
- Packaged in a set depicting the battle in Mission City with Decepticon Brawl, Autobot Ratchet, Megatron, plus new figures of Sam Witwicky, Optimus Prime in truck mode and Bumblebee in vehicle mode, this is the first Starscream Robot Heroes figurine in vehicle mode.
Revenge of the Fallen
RPMs - Robot Powered Machines
Battle Series
- Ironhide VS Starscream (2009)
- Number: 07 of 08
- As a Robot Powered Machines "Mini-Vehicle", Starscream is a small, super-deformed F-22 with wheels underneath. His robot mode is also sculpted on the plane's underside, with his chest-canopy rather cleverly acting as a third wheel. Starscream was only available in a two-pack with Ironhide.
Combat Series 2
- Starscream (2010)
- Number: 01 of 04
- "Mini-vehicle" Starscream is a single-packed identical release of the verison released with Ironhide described above.
Figure Collection
- Starscream (2010)
- Accessories: Stand
- The Figure Collection edition of Starscream is based on his Fast Action Battlers toy.
