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Transformers Retro The Transformers: The Movie Starscream Found At US Retail

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Thanks to 2005 Boards member Reflector Prime for sharing in our boards photographic proof of his sighting of the Transformers Retro The Transformers: The Movie Starcream at US retail.

This Walmart exclusive re-issue of the classic G1 Starscream mold features a new movie-accurate deco and it comes packaged in a retro-style closed box. It was found at a Walmart in Lake Zurich, Illinois. As we can see from the images, Starscream comes in a solid case.

Retro Starscream is also available for pre-order via Walmart website and it’s expected for release in January 13th, 2023, but you may try to check your Walmart stores to try to grab him sooner.

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Generation Zero Avatar
RKillian

Yeah, trying to handwave that away is ridiculous. As soon as I heard how much paint there was likely to be, I feared this sort of stuff would happen.

Absolutely. I appreciate we all have different opinions but it's not fair simply dismissing other fans "exceptionally picky" because they dare criticise the quality of finish on the product they purchased. They are entitled to an opinion without personally being judged entirely on that single opinion and vice versa for that matter.

Generation Zero Avatar
mx-01 archon

So in other words, two people predispositioned to being exceptionally picky.

That first sample looks like it might have gotten a bit too much paint, as the details are really gloopy looking.

But the second one is what practically any factory paint job looks like blown up 10x.

"So in other words, two people predispositioned to being exceptionally picky." Not the impression I get from them, certainly not the second who I have followed a long time and I have never seen so critical.

RKillian Avatar
Generation Zero

These are from a review and complaint raised by two seasoned collectors. However, you cut it they are poorly done.

Yeah, trying to handwave that away is ridiculous. As soon as I heard how much paint there was likely to be, I feared this sort of stuff would happen.

theestampede Avatar

While I really like the idea of doing animation colored g1 stuff, I really hope the reissues aren’t limited to just the typical 84/85/86 guys. Some of the target masters, headmasters, and powermasters deserve a reissue

Predakwon Avatar
Claster Prime

I'm going to take a bold guess that the fourth reissue is Blitzwing.

Blitzwing, like Hound, is one of the toys reissued by Takara but not Hasbro during the 2000s.

Then again, there have been plenty of surprises (like reissuing Gears and Warpath, but not Huffer and Powerglide). Reissuing all of the new 1986 Minibots *except* Pipes was a surprise.

The 2004 Takara reissues for Minibots included Huffer, Cosmos, and Powerglide that were omitted from the Vintage G1 collection, and the 1986 reissue multipack included Pipes.

We eventually got Pipes reissues in 2008 though through the Encore box set
Pipes (G1) – Transformers Wiki
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mx-01 archon Avatar
Generation Zero

These are from a review and complaint raised by two seasoned collectors. However, you cut it they are poorly done.

So in other words, two people predispositioned to being exceptionally picky.

That first sample looks like it might have gotten a bit too much paint, as the details are really gloopy looking.

But the second one is what practically any factory paint job looks like blown up 10x.

Generation Zero Avatar
mx-01 archon

Of course, take note that the flaws are highly amplified since those pictures are 10x the size of his actual face. That's a pretty standard range for overspray on factory paint-apps.

These are from a review and complaint raised by two seasoned collectors. However, you cut it they are poorly done.

mx-01 archon Avatar

Of course, take note that the flaws are highly amplified since those pictures are 10x the size of his actual face. That's a pretty standard range for overspray on factory paint-apps.

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W-P38

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I can only speak on the figure I received, but I’m not impressed. I own the Commemorative Series Starscream and the recent vintage exclusive, both of which are gorgeous; the quality control on this figure is a disaster. The paint on his face is a splotchy mess, the rubber cone is stained and slightly torn, the line across his cockpit is made of two decals that don’t align. And, although a matter of taste, the colors make him look a little cheap. The vintage KOs look better. I might still get Hound since he’s never been reissued in the US, but seriously considering cancelling Hot Rod. I hope this is only the case with mine, just disappointing.

Sorry yours has so many issues! Mine is not perfect, but much better than that.

Claster Prime Avatar

I'm going to take a bold guess that the fourth reissue is Blitzwing.

Blitzwing, like Hound, is one of the toys reissued by Takara but not Hasbro during the 2000s.

Then again, there have been plenty of surprises (like reissuing Gears and Warpath, but not Huffer and Powerglide). Reissuing all of the new 1986 Minibots *except* Pipes was a surprise.

The 2004 Takara reissues for Minibots included Huffer, Cosmos, and Powerglide that were omitted from the Vintage G1 collection, and the 1986 reissue multipack included Pipes.

BlackHawkOmega Avatar
Generation Zero

Hasbro should hang their heads in shame for releasing them like this

lol

Generation Zero Avatar
W-P38

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I can only speak on the figure I received, but I’m not impressed. I own the Commemorative Series Starscream and the recent vintage exclusive, both of which are gorgeous; the quality control on this figure is a disaster. The paint on his face is a splotchy mess, the rubber cone is stained and slightly torn, the line across his cockpit is made of two decals that don’t align. And, although a matter of taste, the colors make him look a little cheap. The vintage KOs look better. I might still get Hound since he’s never been reissued in the US, but seriously considering cancelling Hot Rod. I hope this is only the case with mine, just disappointing.

Sorry to see that. It totally sucks. The poor face paint seems to be a major problem based on what I have seen on Twitter and YouTube. Hasbro should hang their heads in shame for releasing them like this. I really wanted to grab one of these but won't now. I hope they do better with Hound.

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RKillian

I'd bet real money that he'll be a big beefy robot squatting and reaching.

Oh great, they can recycle the existing Dreamwave MTMTE profile art then.
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RKillian Avatar
jignat

Was the box art ever revealed for the Hound reissue?

I'd bet real money that he'll be a big beefy robot squatting and reaching.

fschuler Avatar
UtahRobotInDisguise

unfortunately, it’s been well established the original molds for the Dinobots have been destroyed for quite some time. Their only choice would be to remake the molds by scanning an existing set of Dinobots, and I’m not sure Hastak is willing to put that much effort into it.

Oh I know. My hope was that the possibility of selling multiple variations (toy and toon) might make it worth their while to resurrect them. I realize my wording above didn’t make that clear. They could even do G2 colors!

Fafnir72 Avatar
BlackHawkOmega

considering all the other pictures i've seen it might just be yours

:eek:  he got a lemon?

Oniconvoy Avatar
UtahRobotInDisguise

unfortunately, it’s been well established the original molds for the Dinobots have been destroyed for quite some time. Their only choice would be to remake the molds by scanning an existing set of Dinobots, and I’m not sure Hastak is willing to put that much effort into it.

They did for the Beast Wars reissues.

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fschuler

I think the Dinobots could be a decent seller in both toon and toy decos, really. I’d probably be interested in a toon Swoop. With this new G1 toon deco series, it will bring some renewed interest in the old molds…as long as they can keep the prices reasonable. I seem to recall the TRU Commemorative series being relatively pricey back in the day (like $20 or $25 for an Autobot car, maybe?).

unfortunately, it’s been well established the original molds for the Dinobots have been destroyed for quite some time. Their only choice would be to remake the molds by scanning an existing set of Dinobots, and I’m not sure Hastak is willing to put that much effort into it.

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