An interesting item has surfaced on eBay claiming to be a hand-painted, unproduced prototype of a Generation 2 Starscream figure, classified as "Jungle Attack" Starscream.
The auction page can be viewed by clicking here. Here's what the seller, senuseret72, has to say about the history of this peculiar item:
This auction is for a very rare Transformers Gen 1 Starscream prototype. This piece was painted in-house at Hasbro by a designer as consideration for the G2 line. The most likely proposal for this piece was a Jungle Attack Starscream and while not accepted, this piece remains unproduced. This is a production version G1 Starscream that has been redecorated internally at Hasbro for purposes of progressing the line.
This piece is a production version G1 Starscream that has been redecorated internally at Hasbro by a designer in consideration for the G2 line. The proposal most likely would have been for a Jungle Attack Starscream however this particular concept was not accepted and remains unreleased. Proposals are given at line meetings where decisions are made in which direction to take the line. This piece was more than likely created for a line meeting and never made it past that stage of development. The additional Starscream was found with the Jungle Deco Starscream and so they are being auctioned together. Purchased directly from a former Hasbro employee, the provenance is direct.
Auction for Unreleased Generation 2 "Jungle Attack" Starscream?
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Auction for Unreleased Generation 2 "Jungle Attack" Starscream?
Posted by Skowl Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:15 pm
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Posted by Creature SH Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:34 pm
I have to say... This deco looks suprisingly good. Smashing, even.
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Posted by Blurrz Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:39 pm
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Wow. a Camo Starscream? Every toy should have that scheme!
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Posted by Dead Metal Wed Aug 29, 2007 2:00 pm
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That looks really nice! I wodn't mind a classics Screamer in that stile!
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Intah-wib-buls?
Blurrz wrote:10/10
Leave it to Dead Metal to have the word 'Pronz' in his signature.
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Posted by Thanatos Prime Wed Aug 29, 2007 2:00 pm
The color scheme looks G2-ish. Black and Neon...
I can't tell, is there anything different about the other Starscream??
I can't tell, is there anything different about the other Starscream??
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Posted by Dead Metal Wed Aug 29, 2007 2:01 pm
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Thanatos Prime wrote:The color scheme looks G2-ish. Black and Neon...
I can't tell, is there anything different about the other Starscream??
He's missing his tail fins!
Jeep! wrote:Why do I imagine Dead Metal sounding exactly like Arnie?
Intah-wib-buls?
Blurrz wrote:10/10
Leave it to Dead Metal to have the word 'Pronz' in his signature.
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Posted by JazZeke Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:43 pm
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It's a shame they went with that Easter Sunday pink pastel version instead of this. That camo job looks puuuurty.
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Posted by i_amtrunks Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:01 pm
Interesting paint scheme, glad they didnt go through with it though, camouflage is not in Starscream's nature.
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Posted by UltraPrimal Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:29 pm
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If I ever find another Classics Starscream, I'm repainting him like that.
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Posted by UltraPrimal Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:29 pm
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If I ever find another Classics Starscream, I'm repainting him like that.
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Posted by HighPrime Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:02 pm
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Looks like a fake to me (stirring the pot...) 
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Posted by Tigertrack Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:35 pm
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I like it. It's quite different, and it would be really cool to see in retail, or it would have been.
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Posted by metalformer Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:40 pm
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That is just Pri... I mean, AMAZING! 
I just wonder hwy haven't this done before
I can't remember if I ever toyed with the idea of a fan-fic character with such a paint scheme. I am not sure but I wouldn't be surprised because the concept rocks! \m/
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Posted by fairplaythings Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:48 pm
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The description of the figure is terribly confused because it is so repetative. While I find the figure a curiousity, I don't think it's terribly interesting other than as a production model.
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Posted by Craven Knight Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:57 pm
A camo Seeker? cool!
Actually, it's surprizing that we haven't had more TFs with camoflage considering how many are combat verhicles - I guess it comes down to paint and expence.
Actually, it's surprizing that we haven't had more TFs with camoflage considering how many are combat verhicles - I guess it comes down to paint and expence.
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Posted by i_amtrunks Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:01 am
Craven Knight wrote:A camo Seeker? cool!
Actually, it's surprizing that we haven't had more TFs with camoflage considering how many are combat verhicles - I guess it comes down to paint and expence.
And the fact that Jungle camo doesn't really suit a Fighter Jet that will spend most of its time either in the Blue sky, or on the black and grey tarmac/concrete of runways.
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Posted by Craven Knight Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:28 am
i_amtrunks wrote: And the fact that Jungle camo doesn't really suit a Fighter Jet that will spend most of its time either in the Blue sky, or on the black and grey tarmac/concrete of runways.
Military aircraft with dark camo paterns on top and light blue or grey underbellies were common for many decades.
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Posted by Bonger Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:33 am
Craven Knight wrote:i_amtrunks wrote: And the fact that Jungle camo doesn't really suit a Fighter Jet that will spend most of its time either in the Blue sky, or on the black and grey tarmac/concrete of runways.
Military aircraft with dark camo paterns on top and light blue or grey underbellies were common for many decades.
Yes they were. I recall seeing many pics of F-16s with grey/blue camo.
I am tempted to try and grab this given that it is legit. The close up shots though, make it look kinda shady. Looks like it was painted with water colors.
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Posted by HoosierDaddy Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:48 am
I don't see any proof that this is real. It's hand painted. Anybody could do a custom and make those claims. Without definitive proof that this is real, I wouldn't touch that auction. Unfortunately, if it is a fake some poor boob is gonna shell out some serious $$ on it and have nothing in his hands. Sorry, but I just don't trust "hand painted" without some really good proof. no way.
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Posted by HoosierDaddy Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:51 am
On top of that it looks like whoever painted it used a paintmarker or something. It looks terrible.
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