Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 1:14AM EDT
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Big news comes out from The-Arker. While you may have seen the spectacular gallery of Leader Starscream here at Seibertron.com, we have yet to see any pictures of the figure's packaging in all of it's entirety. That changes now, as we finally get complete in package images of the figure in the new yellow packaging - set for release in the middle of this year. Check out the biography of Leader Starscream and the images below.
You can find the original article over at The-Arker.
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Optimus Prime may think him a coward, but Starscream never flees a fight out of fear alone. Every retreat is calculated to keep him alive long enough to return and destroy his opponents with overwhelming power. As long as the Autobots seek him in force, he will remain hidden. As soon as Optimus Prime ventures out alone, however, Starscream will strike.
You can find the original article over at The-Arker.
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Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054840)
Posted by zenosaurus_x on March 16th, 2010 @ 1:47am EDT
Posted by zenosaurus_x on March 16th, 2010 @ 1:47am EDT
I must have this...it is simply...GLORIOUS!
I especially love the face sculpt...looks very fierce and stuff.
I especially love the face sculpt...looks very fierce and stuff.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054861)
Posted by Ravage Eject on March 16th, 2010 @ 5:41am EDT
Posted by Ravage Eject on March 16th, 2010 @ 5:41am EDT
"It will be mine....oh yes....it will be mine" 
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054864)
Posted by Swiftknife24 on March 16th, 2010 @ 6:18am EDT
Posted by Swiftknife24 on March 16th, 2010 @ 6:18am EDT
It's...Beautiful! 
Must have!
The bio makes him sound like a Tusken Raider!
"...easily startled, but they'll be back. And in greater numbers!"
Must have!
The bio makes him sound like a Tusken Raider!
"...easily startled, but they'll be back. And in greater numbers!"Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054867)
Posted by Rated X on March 16th, 2010 @ 6:43am EDT
Posted by Rated X on March 16th, 2010 @ 6:43am EDT
On my 2 get list !!! 
Hopefully we get a repaint without those damn tattoos...
Hopefully we get a repaint without those damn tattoos...
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054869)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on March 16th, 2010 @ 6:45am EDT
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on March 16th, 2010 @ 6:45am EDT
I absolutely love the converting hand->launcher. It's so slick.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054872)
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 16th, 2010 @ 6:46am EDT
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 16th, 2010 @ 6:46am EDT
Sup with that color? Kinda looks like MP Starscream. I'm hoping it's the lighting because I was getting interested in picking this up.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054877)
Posted by vectorA3 on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:06am EDT
Posted by vectorA3 on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:06am EDT
Intelligence - 4????? Wtf?!?!?!?! He's not a dumbass. Should at least have 7 or higher. 4? That's near Devastator intelligence!!!
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054880)
Posted by GEEWUN on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:28am EDT
I agree with vector, but I still will probably get this figure. It looks pretty cool. Starscream was the only thing that kept me from hating RotF entirely. I still hate it
..... but not "entirely" 
Posted by GEEWUN on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:28am EDT
vectorA3 wrote:Intelligence - 4????? Wtf?!?!?!?! He's not a dumbass. Should at least have 7 or higher. 4? That's near Devastator intelligence!!!
I agree with vector, but I still will probably get this figure. It looks pretty cool. Starscream was the only thing that kept me from hating RotF entirely. I still hate it
..... but not "entirely" Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054881)
Posted by GEEWUN on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:30am EDT
Posted by GEEWUN on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:30am EDT
Actually Bayformer Starscream is quite smart. He suggested a tactical retreat at the end of RotF. Headed the operation to retrieve the Allspark and Megatron in the first movie. Leaded the decepticons in the long absences of Megatron even thought the Fallen could have. If the Fallen thinks that Starscream is smart enough to be commander of the Decepticons then Starscream should at least have an eight!!!!
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054883)
Posted by SLUGSLINGER81 on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:38am EDT
Posted by SLUGSLINGER81 on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:38am EDT
Man oh man oh man I am sooo excited...now is it me or does anyone else think that we will get so many redecos out of this one, "leader thundercracker, leader skywarp, leader G1 colors starscream (YES PLEASE!!!), (not sure where they would fit this one) LEADER SUNSTORM!!!...ok i think I need to go take a cold shower, but Hasbro would really drop the ball on this if they did not get all the use out of this beautifully engineered mold 
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054889)
Posted by Mindmaster on March 16th, 2010 @ 8:01am EDT
Posted by Mindmaster on March 16th, 2010 @ 8:01am EDT
I saw the review of Starscream from Peaugh, and I can't wait for it now! Awesome job, Hasbro! 
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054899)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 16th, 2010 @ 8:39am EDT
Posted by Counterpunch on March 16th, 2010 @ 8:39am EDT
Looks good.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054926)
Posted by Warbreaker on March 16th, 2010 @ 10:04am EDT
Posted by Warbreaker on March 16th, 2010 @ 10:04am EDT
Bee-yoo-teful. Can't wait for this, and I hope they deepen his voice pitch on the toy back to Starscream's voice in TF1 - squeaky-sneaky doesn't seem to fit movie screamer IMO.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054932)
Posted by SJ21 on March 16th, 2010 @ 10:34am EDT
Posted by SJ21 on March 16th, 2010 @ 10:34am EDT
I can't wait for this one. Hopefully he will be out soon.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054942)
Posted by Varia31 on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:52am EDT
I agree, it should be 7 at the least, or 8 at the highest in my opinion, think about it, would an idiot know how to make a flawless replica of the All Spark? (aside from the fact that it didn't work) Shoot, the description contradicts the tech specs by saying that his retreats are carefully calculated, if they are, then how would he be able to pull that off with little intelligence?
'Screamer isn't brute force, (though he can really dish it if need be, as seen in TRoS) he relies on strategy, planning, tactics. Oh yeah, and he's got more courage than "5", at the very least, "7" is more accurate. Whatever, anyways, everyone knows what I'm gonna say, I'm hyped to get this guy, can't wait!
Posted by Varia31 on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:52am EDT
vectorA3 wrote:Intelligence - 4??????!?!?!?! He's not an idiot. Should at least have 7 or higher. 4? That's near Devastator intelligence!!!
I agree, it should be 7 at the least, or 8 at the highest in my opinion, think about it, would an idiot know how to make a flawless replica of the All Spark? (aside from the fact that it didn't work) Shoot, the description contradicts the tech specs by saying that his retreats are carefully calculated, if they are, then how would he be able to pull that off with little intelligence?
'Screamer isn't brute force, (though he can really dish it if need be, as seen in TRoS) he relies on strategy, planning, tactics. Oh yeah, and he's got more courage than "5", at the very least, "7" is more accurate. Whatever, anyways, everyone knows what I'm gonna say, I'm hyped to get this guy, can't wait! Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054944)
Posted by Varia31 on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:54am EDT
Thank You GEEWUN! Finally, someone else who knows the truth behind the brilliance that is movie Starscream!
Posted by Varia31 on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:54am EDT
GEEWUN wrote:Actually Bayformer Starscream is quite smart. He suggested a tactical retreat at the end of RotF. Headed the operation to retrieve the Allspark and Megatron in the first movie. Leaded the decepticons in the long absences of Megatron even thought the Fallen could have. If the Fallen thinks that Starscream is smart enough to be commander of the Decepticons then Starscream should at least have an eight!!!!
Thank You GEEWUN! Finally, someone else who knows the truth behind the brilliance that is movie Starscream!
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054946)
Posted by ang3l3s on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:56am EDT
Posted by ang3l3s on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:56am EDT
This is a must have in my eyes, not the most complicated transformation but damn sweet!!!!
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054959)
Posted by rpetras on March 16th, 2010 @ 12:35pm EDT
Posted by rpetras on March 16th, 2010 @ 12:35pm EDT
I'm now on the fence about this.
I like it, but I have the second voyager version, which is a great representation of a crappy design.
I really like a lot of the off-screen movie stuff, but the on-screen designs just don't work for me. I'm just not interested in dumping more dollars down that particular rabbit hole.
I'll have to wait and see on this one.
I like it, but I have the second voyager version, which is a great representation of a crappy design.
I really like a lot of the off-screen movie stuff, but the on-screen designs just don't work for me. I'm just not interested in dumping more dollars down that particular rabbit hole.
I'll have to wait and see on this one.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054969)
Posted by Chaoslock on March 16th, 2010 @ 1:28pm EDT
Posted by Chaoslock on March 16th, 2010 @ 1:28pm EDT
If they repaint him into Skywarp, I'll buy it.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054982)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on March 16th, 2010 @ 2:55pm EDT
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on March 16th, 2010 @ 2:55pm EDT
A definite buy, he's large and in-charge! Do we know what he will say yet?
I'm truly hoping that they will repaint this (and the ROTF Voyager mold as well) into the other 3 main Seekers, Thundercracker, Ramjet, and Skywarp. I have these 4 characters in their first Movie Voy. molds, and they look great together. The better Voy mold and this one will make them all look so fantastic I'm getting giddy thinking about it.
I'm truly hoping that they will repaint this (and the ROTF Voyager mold as well) into the other 3 main Seekers, Thundercracker, Ramjet, and Skywarp. I have these 4 characters in their first Movie Voy. molds, and they look great together. The better Voy mold and this one will make them all look so fantastic I'm getting giddy thinking about it.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1054991)
Posted by Blurrz on March 16th, 2010 @ 3:14pm EDT
"No One Can Defeat Starscream"
Posted by Blurrz on March 16th, 2010 @ 3:14pm EDT
Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:A definite buy, he's large and in-charge! Do we know what he will say yet?
"No One Can Defeat Starscream"
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055077)
Posted by Leviathan on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:19pm EDT
Posted by Leviathan on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:19pm EDT
Very nice. Much better than the "Battle Hooks" Prime.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055079)
Posted by amcgrath929 on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:30pm EDT
Posted by amcgrath929 on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:30pm EDT
I find it ironic that they give him a courage rating of 5 and yet he says "No one can defeat Starscream."
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055081)
Posted by michellatron on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:33pm EDT
Posted by michellatron on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:33pm EDT
I really like what they've done here with Starscream. This is a must have for my collection!
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055084)
Posted by Varia31 on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:43pm EDT
Posted by Varia31 on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:43pm EDT
So, in this new "Hunt for the Decepticons/NEST" TF toy line, every Transformer is rivaled up with another Transformer.
So far we've got:
Bumblebee vs. Soundwave
Ironhide vs. Bludgeon
Ratchet vs. Lockdown
and now,
Optimus Prime vs. Starscream.
Only time will tell what the next rivalry will be.
So far we've got:
Bumblebee vs. Soundwave
Ironhide vs. Bludgeon
Ratchet vs. Lockdown
and now,
Optimus Prime vs. Starscream.
Only time will tell what the next rivalry will be.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055103)
Posted by heartofprime20 on March 16th, 2010 @ 8:44pm EDT
Posted by heartofprime20 on March 16th, 2010 @ 8:44pm EDT
This is what ive been waiting for!!! He's at the top of my list right now! The packaging is interesting, and his bio is awesome! Intelligence=4? 
Wha...? More like 8 or 9
Wha...? More like 8 or 9 Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055120)
Posted by Blurrz on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:33pm EDT
Forgot about Defender Optimus Prime and Mindwipe. I can't really say much about these bio rivals... a bit silly but hey, to sell toys.
Posted by Blurrz on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:33pm EDT
Varia31 wrote:So, in this new "Hunt for the Decepticons/NEST" TF toy line, every Transformer is rivaled up with another Transformer.
So far we've got:
Bumblebee vs. Soundwave
Ironhide vs. Bludgeon
Ratchet vs. Lockdown
and now,
Optimus Prime vs. Starscream.
Only time will tell what the next rivalry will be.
Forgot about Defender Optimus Prime and Mindwipe. I can't really say much about these bio rivals... a bit silly but hey, to sell toys.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055183)
Posted by Prime Riblet on March 17th, 2010 @ 4:41am EDT
Posted by Prime Riblet on March 17th, 2010 @ 4:41am EDT
I like this Leader Starscream a whole lot. It is appropriate for the figure, and it grants the opportunity for the designers to make a really good figure for a truly beloved character. I may be picking this up. I still need to see it in person though.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055218)
Posted by barricade2218 on March 17th, 2010 @ 8:50am EDT
Posted by barricade2218 on March 17th, 2010 @ 8:50am EDT
Definitely a must have!
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055230)
Posted by Varia31 on March 17th, 2010 @ 10:11am EDT
There we go, thanks Blurrz. I was wondering if I missed anything. And oh yes, to sell toys...
Posted by Varia31 on March 17th, 2010 @ 10:11am EDT
Blurrz wrote:Varia31 wrote:So, in this new "Hunt for the Decepticons/NEST" TF toy line, every Transformer is rivaled up with another Transformer.
So far we've got:
Bumblebee vs. Soundwave
Ironhide vs. Bludgeon
Ratchet vs. Lockdown
Defender Optimus Prime vs. Mindwipe
and now,
Optimus Prime vs. Starscream.
Only time will tell what the next rivalry will be.
Forgot about Defender Optimus Prime and Mindwipe. I can't really say much about these bio rivals... a bit silly but hey, to sell toys.
There we go, thanks Blurrz. I was wondering if I missed anything. And oh yes, to sell toys...
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055729)
Posted by ROARBO on March 18th, 2010 @ 9:18pm EDT
Posted by ROARBO on March 18th, 2010 @ 9:18pm EDT
i think this figure will be 100/10 from just the pics
it looks so awsome
1. two missiles
2.moving mouth
3. pop out weapons
4. are blaster
5. awsome alt mode
6. says something more than name
7. way movie accurate
8. way more feuture than any other leader
i think hasbro can make a leader grindr and will since they went over the leader limit on the leaders with starscream
it looks so awsome
1. two missiles
2.moving mouth
3. pop out weapons
4. are blaster
5. awsome alt mode
6. says something more than name
7. way movie accurate
8. way more feuture than any other leader
i think hasbro can make a leader grindr and will since they went over the leader limit on the leaders with starscream
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1055741)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on March 18th, 2010 @ 9:44pm EDT
Heheh, he's a typical egoist who likes to psyche himself up with delusions of invincibility to hide his underlying fear. You know what they say about empty cans....
But as for his intelligence, if you look at everything he's accomplished in the past two movies (successfully infiltrates the military, and manages to find Megatron and the all-spark, basically planning everything in the first film, and smart enough to call for a retreat at the end of ROTF), it was only Megatron's decision to go "no more disguises, no mercy!" on the Autobots that screwed everything up for the Decepticons time and again.
If anything, he should have an even higher intelligence stat that Megs.
As for the figure itself, I've already made the decision to buy him since the first mention of its development. Not crazy about the alt mode, but then again, I can always get a F-22 Raptor model kit for an accurate representation of the jet.
The alt mode's superb: very screen-accurate, loaded with cool gimmicks, and the Has/Tak designers finally decided to go for a separable missile rack that to trying and tack everything onto the bot, making it look like some mechanical Frankenstein (:cough: HA Sideswipe :cough::cough:). Better a partsformer than a monstrosity.
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on March 18th, 2010 @ 9:44pm EDT
amcgrath929 wrote:I find it ironic that they give him a courage rating of 5 and yet he says "No one can defeat Starscream."
Heheh, he's a typical egoist who likes to psyche himself up with delusions of invincibility to hide his underlying fear. You know what they say about empty cans....
But as for his intelligence, if you look at everything he's accomplished in the past two movies (successfully infiltrates the military, and manages to find Megatron and the all-spark, basically planning everything in the first film, and smart enough to call for a retreat at the end of ROTF), it was only Megatron's decision to go "no more disguises, no mercy!" on the Autobots that screwed everything up for the Decepticons time and again.
If anything, he should have an even higher intelligence stat that Megs.
As for the figure itself, I've already made the decision to buy him since the first mention of its development. Not crazy about the alt mode, but then again, I can always get a F-22 Raptor model kit for an accurate representation of the jet.
The alt mode's superb: very screen-accurate, loaded with cool gimmicks, and the Has/Tak designers finally decided to go for a separable missile rack that to trying and tack everything onto the bot, making it look like some mechanical Frankenstein (:cough: HA Sideswipe :cough::cough:). Better a partsformer than a monstrosity.
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1061013)
Posted by GEEWUN on April 2nd, 2010 @ 9:15pm EDT
You have an excellent choice of GENIUSES
Posted by GEEWUN on April 2nd, 2010 @ 9:15pm EDT
Varia31 wrote:GEEWUN wrote:Actually Bayformer Starscream is quite smart. He suggested a tactical retreat at the end of RotF. Headed the operation to retrieve the Allspark and Megatron in the first movie. Leaded the decepticons in the long absences of Megatron even thought the Fallen could have. If the Fallen thinks that Starscream is smart enough to be commander of the Decepticons then Starscream should at least have an eight!!!!
Thank You GEEWUN! Finally, someone else who knows the truth behind the brilliance that is movie Starscream!
You have an excellent choice of GENIUSES
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1061107)
Posted by vectorA3 on April 3rd, 2010 @ 4:38am EDT
Posted by vectorA3 on April 3rd, 2010 @ 4:38am EDT
wth's with these "TF hall of fame" sigs??? Everybody & their mom has been sportin these lately. Wth?
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1061204)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on April 3rd, 2010 @ 1:18pm EDT
Hasbro is letting fans vote for one bot to join optimus prime, bumblebee, megatron, and starscream to be inducted in the 2010 transformers hall of fame. Winner will be announced at botcon
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on April 3rd, 2010 @ 1:18pm EDT
vectorA3 wrote:wth's with these "TF hall of fame" sigs??? Everybody & their mom has been sportin these lately. Wth?
Hasbro is letting fans vote for one bot to join optimus prime, bumblebee, megatron, and starscream to be inducted in the 2010 transformers hall of fame. Winner will be announced at botcon
Re: In Package Images of Leader Starscream (1061615)
Posted by vectorA3 on April 5th, 2010 @ 4:26am EDT
cool. I'm askin in advance b/c i know i'll have a problem findin it, but where can I vote? There a link?
Posted by vectorA3 on April 5th, 2010 @ 4:26am EDT
drkjedi wrote:vectorA3 wrote:wth's with these "TF hall of fame" sigs??? Everybody & their mom has been sportin these lately. Wth?
Hasbro is letting fans vote for one bot to join optimus prime, bumblebee, megatron, and starscream to be inducted in the 2010 transformers hall of fame. Winner will be announced at botcon
cool. I'm askin in advance b/c i know i'll have a problem findin it, but where can I vote? There a link?