Black Starscream (22) was released by Takara
in December 2001 as an e-Hobby exclusive, retailing
at ¥7,500. I
purchased the Ghost & Black Starscream set through BigBadToyStore.com
in May 2002. The contents of this page
will basically be the same as the re-issue Starscream, with minor
changes/additions.
Starscream's package contents
Black Starscream's box measures approximately
8.75"x7.88"x2" and is arranged in a clear plastic container, partially
configured in vehicle mode. The box is Black
vice your standard re-issue. His color scheme is Black, Grey, and
Gold. The jet measures at 8.25" from
nose to tail, 3" tall from landing gear to tip of vertical stabilizer, and 6"
for wingtip to wingtip. Black Starscream includes the following components:
1. Body (Jet mode)
2. Nose gear
3. Wings (x2)
4. Horizontal stabilizer (x2)
5. Vertical stabilizer (x2)
6. Missile Launcher (x2)
7. Short Missiles (x2)
8. Long Missiles (x2)
9. Sticker sheet
10. Instruction Sheet
11. Character Card (no tech spec on back)
As with the re-issue
Starscream, this release has two sets of pre-applied stickers.
Since this is an exclusive, I chose not to apply the
stickers from their sheet.
The
first set is the Gold stripe located on the leading edge (top) of the wings and the second
set is on the outer side of the vertical stabilizers (tailfins),
which is Gold with White shadow outline.
Black Starscream's
rub-sign is located on the top just behind the canopy.
ACCESSORIES & WEAPONS: There first photo shows the various
attachments; wings, horizontal & vertical stabilizers, fists, and nose gear. The
second photo shows the missile launchers and projectiles.
Black Starscream's
Accessories
The missile launchers are spring-activated with the
push of a button and the instruction sheet identifies the projectiles as "missile
bullets". The long missile resembles the tip of a laser guided bomb and when
the short missile is loaded, it's shape (with the launcher) resembles external fuel tanks.
ROBOT MODE: To transform
Black Starscream into robot mode, remove the nose gear and place it in the canopy
for safe keeping.
Remove the missile launchers from the wings and horizontal stabilizers from the
vertical stabilizers. Re-connect the horizontal stabilizers to the opposite side
from where they were
removed and ensure the leading edge is facing to the rear of Starscream. Rotate
the rear landing gear downward to create Black Starscream's feet. Now remove the wings and
stand him on his feet.
Rotate the nose piece slightly at the joint under the
canopy so that you can push out the main piece (arms) located in the middle of
Starscream's body. The parts should separate into two pieces and swing outward
forming arms. Next, rotate the nose piece (connected by Black arm piece) downward
and push it through the center of Starscream's die-cast body. The canopy should now
become his torso. Rotate the nose piece so that Starscream's head is exposed, and
push it upward so that it rests above the canopy joint.
Reconnect the wings to the peg holes ensuring the leading
edge is facing downward and tucked behind the Blue vertical stabilizers. You can
also display Starscream with his wings outside of the vertical stabilizers which gives him
the appearance of flight. Eject the short missiles and replace them with the long
missiles. and for the last step, attach the fists to the end of the arms and attach
the missile launchers to the outer side of the arms. Starscream stands at
approximately 5.5" in height.
Close-up of Black
Starscream's head |
