Top 5 Best Jet Transformers Toys
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Top 5 Best Jet Transformers Toys
This list will be very light on words since all these toys are on this list for very similar reasons. They all distinguish themselves in either their accuracy, engineering or design. And most of all, these jets look amazing in robot mode and have a very tight alt mode, which is crucial in a jet transformer (all these are based on real jets too). No crazy undercarriage here. Also, I am using the word "Jet" to encompass sleek modern aircraft which use jet engines. So no cargo planes or Concords.
5. Transformers Hunt For The Decepticons Terradive who transforms into a forward-swept wing fighter jet based on the Sukhoi Su-47.
This one is here for design. It's pretty cool that this was a new jet design made for the toy and not basing itself on the film aside from a general aesthetic that is combined with a more traditional Transformer look. I really love the originality of having his wings on his legs. It clears his back to give a far sleeker appearance which is perfect for the alt mode.



4. Transformers Prime: First Edition Starscream who transforms into a jet resembling a General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.
I love this design. It is impressive how the toy designers found a way to convey the very thin character design and yet still have him transform perfectly.



3. Transformers Classics Seeker mold which transform into an F-15 Eagle jet.
This mold is legendary and for good reason. Everything about it is spot on to the G1 show form head to feet. I especially like the coneheads since they end up with no jet kibble behind their heads.



2. Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Mindwipe who transforms into a stealth bomber jet similar to a F-117 Nighthawk.
Now THAT is some toy! He (and his buddy Skystalker) are the reasons why I cannot say nothing good came from the ROTF movie. That toy line was insane. We had Voyager Bludgeon, the legendary Optimus Leader figure (which keeps getting reissued one way or another) and Mindwipe. The alt mode is dead on and translates really well into a robot modernizing the G1 Bat Transformer. There is no excess alt mode kibble in robot mode, no shell, and there are smooth panels. If it weren't for the slight chicken legs, you wouldn't think this has anything to do with the film. So much so that this mold was used for "Classics" Strafe.



1. Transformers Hunt For The Decepticons Leader Starscream who transforms into an officially licensed Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jet.
While movie toys are not my favourite, I can't ignore the good ones. There are quite a few and they are so good that they made three of the five entries on this list, including number 1. Leader Starscream made me a believer. I didn't like the wider look Starscream got in the films and I didn't like any of the toys. His hands were either non existent or seen easily in both modes. But this toy converted me. Firstly, the engineers found the perfect way to hide away and integrate his robot legs and arms within the alt mode. Hiding the hands is especially well done. You also get a near perfect jet (which is a very important part of this list) that is almost on the same level as the Masterpiece 03 alt mode (and in Japan, this mold did get a Masterpiece treatment). Unlike the Masterpiece though, the robot mode doesn't seem at odds with the more realistic jet. It is a perfect representation of the movie look come to life and it makes me appreciate it far more by seeing the intricacies of the model and how a robot could indeed be formed from a real life jet.



Honourable Mentions: Of course I won't ignore the Masterpiece Seeker mold. I do prefer how all these toys mentioned accomplish so much with so much less (especially their handling of jet kibble) and at an initially cheaper price point (especially #1, that value was incredible) but I won't deny how beautiful the jet mode is on the masterpiece figures. These toys are also a great example to show the challenge of jet Transformers. If you want a truly perfect alt mode, the robot mode will suffer, as the first batch of Masterpiece seekers revealed. The second had more obvious robot kibble (especially when viewed on the sides) but a much more show accurate robot mode.


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Posted by No One on November 5th, 2017 @ 12:29am CDT
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Posted by Burn on November 5th, 2017 @ 12:45am CDT
MR Optimus Prime wrote:Where is G1 Jetfire?
G1 figures rarely appear in these lists. You'll learn to ignore the anti-G1 rhetoric in time.
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on November 5th, 2017 @ 1:29am CST
You may make me get my leader RotF starscream out of storage. I remember thinking he was cool because he was large... but I hated him as "starscream".
It'd be reaching, but what about old G2 cyberjets/skyburners(?) with hooligan and all them. They were simple, but fun.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on November 5th, 2017 @ 1:53am CST

And RotF Mindwipe is just pure badassery and I love the convincing fan-made bat form which technically makes him a triple changer.
pics from SMOG at TFW2005
Add his awesome lil buddy Skystalker too and he's just one of the best ever TF figures.

I do have a fondness for RotF Jetfire despite the rather large undercarriage just because of his immense size in jet mode and his rather unique grandad robot mode.
And G1 Jetfire just cos classic and is still the best G1 toy made.
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on November 5th, 2017 @ 2:16am CST
Add to that the G1 cartoon Skyfire... was nothing like the Jetfire toy. I'm still not sure to-date we've had a representation of Skyfire in his G1 mode? (I think there was a war-within titanium?).
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on November 5th, 2017 @ 2:19am CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on November 5th, 2017 @ 2:20am CST
SpikeyTigertron wrote:The one thing that's always bothered me about G1 Jetfire (as much as I love him) is that... it's really not fair comparing him to the rest of the G1 toys (diaclone line). Similar to how Whirl and Roadbuster are from separate lines, that got "brought into" the family.
Add to that the G1 cartoon Skyfire... was nothing like the Jetfire toy. I'm still not sure to-date we've had a representation of Skyfire in his G1 mode? (I think there was a war-within titanium?).
Maybe Hasbro think it wouldn't sell cos it's just too darn boxy. Even back then I knew why Jetfire/Skyfire couldn't look like the toy but I still thought they could have designed something better than the overly boxy thing they came up with
Posted by Ultra Markus on November 5th, 2017 @ 2:52am CST
Carnivius_Prime wrote:SpikeyTigertron wrote:The one thing that's always bothered me about G1 Jetfire (as much as I love him) is that... it's really not fair comparing him to the rest of the G1 toys (diaclone line). Similar to how Whirl and Roadbuster are from separate lines, that got "brought into" the family.
Add to that the G1 cartoon Skyfire... was nothing like the Jetfire toy. I'm still not sure to-date we've had a representation of Skyfire in his G1 mode? (I think there was a war-within titanium?).
Maybe Hasbro think it wouldn't sell cos it's just too darn boxy. Even back then I knew why Jetfire/Skyfire couldn't look like the toy but I still thought they could have designed something better than the overly boxy thing they came up with
jetfire wouldnt be on the list because hes not based on a real jet
but maybe TF prime Skyquake/Dreadwing could be since they appear to be based off real jets

Posted by Burn on November 5th, 2017 @ 3:50am CST
Ultra Markus wrote:jetfire wouldnt be on the list because hes not based on a real jet
but maybe TF prime Skyquake/Dreadwing could be since they appear to be based off real jets
Is the list based solely on "real" jets though? It doesn't explicitly say that.
Otherwise, ENERGON STARSCREAM FTW!
Posted by WreckerJack on November 5th, 2017 @ 4:42am CST
Hmm... I suddenly need more fliers in my collection.
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on November 5th, 2017 @ 4:48am CST

Posted by SpikeyTigertron on November 5th, 2017 @ 4:50am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 5th, 2017 @ 5:48am CST
The good old classic seeker mold should have been #1. Simply because the bot modes are so G1 accurate and the only true undercarriage is just the square chest.
One that should definitely have replace a movie figure on the list is Classic deluxe Cyclonus. Not only the bot mode is perfect with barely any kibbles, the jet is PERFECT with absolutely no robot parts obvious. Even from underneath.

Transformers Henkei Cyclonus Gallery

Transformers Henkei Cyclonus Gallery

Transformers Henkei Cyclonus Gallery

Transformers Henkei Cyclonus Gallery
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on November 5th, 2017 @ 7:34am CST

(and it's not perfect... I hated that damn gap between the legs in alt-mode.

Posted by Blozor on November 5th, 2017 @ 8:44am CST
Posted by dragons on November 5th, 2017 @ 9:27am CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on November 5th, 2017 @ 9:38am CST
Posted by shajaki on November 5th, 2017 @ 9:49am CST
I also think the G1 should be up there too







Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 5th, 2017 @ 10:08am CST
MP-03 don't count because those hips kibbles make the purists go into seizures and foam at they mouth.

Seriously, MP-03 SHOULD have been #1.
Posted by kurthy on November 5th, 2017 @ 10:30am CST
They all distinguish themselves in either their accuracy, engineering or design. And most of all, these jets look amazing in robot mode and have a very tight alt mode, which is crucial in a jet transformer (all these are based on real jets too). No crazy undercarriage here. Also, I am using the word "Jet" to encompass sleek modern aircraft which use jet engines. So no cargo planes or Concords.
This is an easy list to make because so few jets have ever had good alt modes. If this was expanded to a top 10 you'd be close to including g1 Fireflight. The only change I'd make is to replace the classic seeker mold with the original mp-03 mold. That classics mold is just too thick and blocky in jet mode.
I don't like movie toys in general, but they fit the list better than most. I love the prime mold and classics, but I think the classics mold shouldn't be on this highly specific list.