New Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Armada Starscream Super Mode and Q-Transformers Preorders

ScottyP wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:Indeed, et. tu. Thundercracker? I'm guessing the fiction explains this, but why not Thundercracker than another Starscream "Supermode?"

I suppose he could just be Armada Thundercracker in my collection....

In the Armada cartoon, this appearance is indeed an upgraded form of Starscream, just like the "Powerlinx" or "Super Mode" decos of Hot Shot, Demolishor, Megatron, Optimus, and Red Alert are. Hasbro packaging did a very weird thing, calling him Thundercracker. He's still called Starscream in the show after the upgrade, and even makes a joke about how he looks like Thundercracker, but then proceeds to still be called Starscream by everyone. It's also a handy demarcation point for when he goes from being nasty evil Starscream to noble tragic hero Starscream in that show, which is one of the reasons the character is endearing to many.

The only name change that made sense was Galvatron, because at least the fiction acknowledged it.

It should be noted that the Takara Micron Legend packaging got it right:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Is it me or does the nosecone look longer now?

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Delta Magnus wrote:I cannot tell you how much I wish the Generations Armada Starscream mold was a voyager...

I hear ya bro, I hear ya

Railbomb wrote:Why in the world did they paint the cockpit? I get that it was like that on the original toy but couldn't they just make it clear yellow?

SillySpringer wrote:I know I already have the Armada Starscream but this deco is really calling me. Plus my Armada Starscream is kinda broken. I hate it when clear plastic is molded wrong. :\ I hope this guy also comes with a Minicon.