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HobbyOne has posted some new information on Tomytec's upcoming 1/144 scale movie Starscream models. These non-transforming models are based on Starscream's F-22 fighter jet mode in both original and Cybertronian tattoo decos. Each set also comes with a scaled Bumblebee Camaro. These are priced at 3465 yen and set to release November 30th.

TF01 STARSCREAM (MOVIE 1) F-22A


TF02 STARSCREAM (MOVIE 2) F-22A

Kewl! TFs are Rolling out model Style alot lately though, I like the jet, I like his robot mode, and I like being able to switch it back and fourth. you want a good Starscream model? But leader class Starscream. He CANNOT FAIL!

Will probably get the first one just so I'll have a very decent looking F/A-22 model.

Very cool models ,i definitely want them.

As nice as they look, why not just go with MP starscream ??? Unless of course, you are an aviation buff. Kind of like the GI Joe Starscream toy. Just an oddball item for collectors to buy.

Of course it comes with Bumblebee...

prowl123 wrote:Of course it comes with Bumblebee...

The laws of the universe bow to no one.

RhA wrote:

prowl123 wrote:Of course it comes with Bumblebee...

The laws of the universe bow to no one.

Well then, they'd better start.

Rated X wrote:As nice as they look, why not just go with MP starscream ??? Unless of course, you are an aviation buff. Kind of like the GI Joe Starscream toy. Just an oddball item for collectors to buy.

While leader class Starscream may be his best transforming figure from the Bay-verse, his fighter mode is not the best looking. Don't see the point in paying more money for something that I think is uglier. And yes, I am an aviation buff. Sue me for wanting perfection.

I wish that scale was wrong. 1/144 is pretty dinky, that's around 4-5 inches. I have never heard of a Model company named Tomytec before this but I know Trumpeter has a 1/144 F-22A model kit out there. I wish this would be more like a 1/72 or even a 1/48 scale kit instead.

For anyone that is interested in getting either the Movie 1 or movie 2 Starscream, Hobby Link Japan has them up for preorder for slightly cheaper (2,805 yen or about $36) than the original link in the news article. Also HLJ would be a better/safer bet to go with IMO.

http://www.hlj.com/product/TMT23008
http://www.hlj.com/product/TMT23009

If i really wanted a model F-22, i would buy a Tamiya set. Really, they are Japanese too and more "experienced" in making model kits so to speak.