Transformers Masterpiece Edition: Starscream
This is one Decepticon I will never forget. Starscream had an ambition to replace Megatron as leader of the Decepticons. He would try with every chance he gets. Once he sees that moment. He felt he was a more suitable leader than Megatron was. Finally after Megatron and Optimus Prime fought to the death, Starscream becomes the new leader of the Decepticons. The crowning ceremony was held on the transformers' planet of Cybertron. Only to be interupted by someone more powerful than Megatron. His name was Galvatron. Starscream sees Galvatron wondering if it was Megatron that returned. Galvatron gives him a hint, converting to cannon mode and fires a discharge towards Starscream. The beam hits him. The others watch as Starscream gets shocked. A shower of sparks fly out of him. Energy leaps out of him. He turns grey and crumbles to the ground in a pile of dust. Starscream's ambitions were short lived.
Starscream was the very first Transformer I had and its what got me started in the whole toy collecting hobby.
Now again to commemorate the 20 years of the Transfromers Takara released a new line called Masterpiece Edition. Being the highest quality and detailed toys aimed towards adult
collectors. A welcome addition to this Masterpiece line just released recently. In september. I present to you Starscream. First look-
The box shows a computer graphic picture of Starscream himself in both his robot and jet modes prominently displayed in his regular Decepticon
colors. Over a black back ground. On the bottom of the of the box, is the Decepticon logo and next to it says "MP-3" Next to it says Destron Air Commander. Starscream. In red letters on the bottom is the Takara logo. The back of the box shows pictures of the actual toy and its features.
Upon open
ing the box. Inside, is a plastic tray. In it is Starscream in jet mode. Two missile racks. The clear display stand and the base to put the stand on. And the decal sheet. I will talk about that later. Everything was packed inside nicely. I took the plastic lid from the tray and carefully picked Starscream up from the tray insert. He was pretty heavy. Looking closely, I was able to see the details. There were alot of detail on this thing. Having to be created by Shoji Kawamori, the creator of Macross. I could only assume the detail is like the 1/48th scale Valkyried made by Yamato. If this is so, then there would be nothing better in quality than it is. But then what exactly is Starsceam? I will explain that when i go over his features. Lets see what he can
do.
Jet Mode- Starscream takes the form of Mc. Donnell Dounglas' F-15 Eagle Strike Fighter. A very good design if you ask me. The F-15 being a very agile fighter plane fits his appearance. As a Decepticon air commander. Starscream would have to be fast and agile in the skies. For Starscream thats all that counts to win against his enemy. What are the features of this
mode? Here they are-
The Display stand- An added feature to this model. It comes with a display stand.
The base is black and has machinery exgraved on it to look what is like the surface of cybertron. Those of you who has seen the transformers movie should know what cybertron is. On the front is the Decepticon logo. Set in the middle towards the edge. On the base are two notches. This allows the clear stand that it came with to be placed on the base either way. From the back or from the side. The stand is a large clear plastic arm that slides on to the base. And can be put on in one of two positions allowing Starscream to be displayed in either jet mode or robot mode.
"Fellow Decepticons, as your new leader....."
or
This is one Decepticon I will never forget. Starscream had an ambition to replace Megatron as leader of the Decepticons. He would try with every chance he gets. Once he sees that moment. He felt he was a more suitable leader than Megatron was. Finally after Megatron and Optimus Prime fought to the death, Starscream becomes the new leader of the Decepticons. The crowning ceremony was held on the transformers' planet of Cybertron. Only to be interupted by someone more powerful than Megatron. His name was Galvatron. Starscream sees Galvatron wondering if it was Megatron that returned. Galvatron gives him a hint, converting to cannon mode and fires a discharge towards Starscream. The beam hits him. The others watch as Starscream gets shocked. A shower of sparks fly out of him. Energy leaps out of him. He turns grey and crumbles to the ground in a pile of dust. Starscream's ambitions were short lived.
Starscream was the very first Transformer I had and its what got me started in the whole toy collecting hobby.
Now again to commemorate the 20 years of the Transfromers Takara released a new line called Masterpiece Edition. Being the highest quality and detailed toys aimed towards adult
collectors. A welcome addition to this Masterpiece line just released recently. In september. I present to you Starscream. First look-
The box shows a computer graphic picture of Starscream himself in both his robot and jet modes prominently displayed in his regular Decepticon
colors. Over a black back ground. On the bottom of the of the box, is the Decepticon logo and next to it says "MP-3" Next to it says Destron Air Commander. Starscream. In red letters on the bottom is the Takara logo. The back of the box shows pictures of the actual toy and its features.
Upon open
ing the box. Inside, is a plastic tray. In it is Starscream in jet mode. Two missile racks. The clear display stand and the base to put the stand on. And the decal sheet. I will talk about that later. Everything was packed inside nicely. I took the plastic lid from the tray and carefully picked Starscream up from the tray insert. He was pretty heavy. Looking closely, I was able to see the details. There were alot of detail on this thing. Having to be created by Shoji Kawamori, the creator of Macross. I could only assume the detail is like the 1/48th scale Valkyried made by Yamato. If this is so, then there would be nothing better in quality than it is. But then what exactly is Starsceam? I will explain that when i go over his features. Lets see what he cando.
Jet Mode- Starscream takes the form of Mc. Donnell Dounglas' F-15 Eagle Strike Fighter. A very good design if you ask me. The F-15 being a very agile fighter plane fits his appearance. As a Decepticon air commander. Starscream would have to be fast and agile in the skies. For Starscream thats all that counts to win against his enemy. What are the features of this
mode? Here they are-
Flipping Starscream over
to reveal the belly, under the wing, there is an option to put the missile racks that came in the set on the wings. Its simply a matter of taking off his beam cannons and switching it with the missiles. Turn him over again and extend the landing gear so he rest on them. I will go from the front and work my way back. His nose cone can extend out ward it is hinged on one side so it can open. Revealing his radar dish unit housed inside. The cockpit canopy opens. The design is a typical one seater F-15. A working airbrake in the middle of the plane just behind the cockpit. And opening engine covers. To add to that, movable engine thrust nozzles.
Robot Mo
de- Starscream stands about 12 inches tall in this mode. This is what makes this Masterpiece Editon so good. I hadn't noticed it, but looking closely, I can see all the black panel line details. Now thats pretty good detail. The front view shows every detail like he would look in the movie. I had a feeling since, starscream had a bit of detail in the Transformers Movie, Shouji Kawamori took that design and decided to make something better with it and so he did. Thats what this masterpiece edition is a result of. But, Mr. Kawamori still made the made the model in scale to Starscream in the movie. And some realism to it. Either way. Starscream is Starscream.
to reveal the belly, under the wing, there is an option to put the missile racks that came in the set on the wings. Its simply a matter of taking off his beam cannons and switching it with the missiles. Turn him over again and extend the landing gear so he rest on them. I will go from the front and work my way back. His nose cone can extend out ward it is hinged on one side so it can open. Revealing his radar dish unit housed inside. The cockpit canopy opens. The design is a typical one seater F-15. A working airbrake in the middle of the plane just behind the cockpit. And opening engine covers. To add to that, movable engine thrust nozzles.Robot Mo
de- Starscream stands about 12 inches tall in this mode. This is what makes this Masterpiece Editon so good. I hadn't noticed it, but looking closely, I can see all the black panel line details. Now thats pretty good detail. The front view shows every detail like he would look in the movie. I had a feeling since, starscream had a bit of detail in the Transformers Movie, Shouji Kawamori took that design and decided to make something better with it and so he did. Thats what this masterpiece edition is a result of. But, Mr. Kawamori still made the made the model in scale to Starscream in the movie. And some realism to it. Either way. Starscream is Starscream. His back view shows his big wings. Like in the movie, The wings close in neatly along side his back. On his back the large panel that covers his nose cone when it folds inward when he 
converts to robot mode is almost flush to his back. As it is seen in the movie, Starscream did have jet nozzles on the back of his feet as heels. And they move, So that helps with getting him to stand up. Starscream does come with some features. Here are a few of them.
converts to robot mode is almost flush to his back. As it is seen in the movie, Starscream did have jet nozzles on the back of his feet as heels. And they move, So that helps with getting him to stand up. Starscream does come with some features. Here are a few of them.
Starscream was always the decietful two faced type. and dishonest even to his own leader. On this version of him, he has a changable face. To change his face from normal to his sly grin, tilt he head back and pull the face out and turn it 180 degrees to reveal his grinning expression then set the head back in its proper position. This grin shows more of Starscream. The cold and ruthless Decepticon that he is. The other feature is on his chest. The intake vents are hinged to move upward and open. Revealing this packs of missiles inside. The idea of adding this to 
model was a good idea on Takara's part. Its shows Starscream can be quite heavily armed. I must admit I do like the feature. I think its pretty neat. Joint movement. Unlike his jet mode, Starsceam is able to be posed in a variety of ways in this robot mode. His fingers do move so i posed him holding a matrix of leader ship i got from my Masterpiece Optimus Prime model. Looking like he stole it. I must say the Matrix cradled in sta
rscreams hand pretty well.
model was a good idea on Takara's part. Its shows Starscream can be quite heavily armed. I must admit I do like the feature. I think its pretty neat. Joint movement. Unlike his jet mode, Starsceam is able to be posed in a variety of ways in this robot mode. His fingers do move so i posed him holding a matrix of leader ship i got from my Masterpiece Optimus Prime model. Looking like he stole it. I must say the Matrix cradled in sta
rscreams hand pretty well. "Unicron, my master."
"With this... I shall make you my slave."
The Display stand- An added feature to this model. It comes with a display stand.
The base is black and has machinery exgraved on it to look what is like the surface of cybertron. Those of you who has seen the transformers movie should know what cybertron is. On the front is the Decepticon logo. Set in the middle towards the edge. On the base are two notches. This allows the clear stand that it came with to be placed on the base either way. From the back or from the side. The stand is a large clear plastic arm that slides on to the base. And can be put on in one of two positions allowing Starscream to be displayed in either jet mode or robot mode. 
In robot mode, starscream can be displayed on the base itself.
"Fellow Decepticons, as your new leader....."
or
He can be displayed on the stand looking like hes flying. And can still be
posed in many different ways.
"Decepticons. Attack!!"
Decal Sheet- A whole new touch has been added to this masterpiece edition. And new markings, unlike the original starsceam. These new markings have a realistic military look to them. Having a Decepticon Air Force type emblem. I liked the idea. It fits the concept of Starscream being an F-15.
Verdict- A welcome addition to the masterpiece edition transformer line. I have Starscream displayed on my shelf in his robot mode. He looks really good. He is a welcome addition to my collection. I must admit this is the best transformer of Starscream I have ever seen. For a Transformer fan or collector like i am, I would recommend this model.
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