Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise WFC-E9 & E29 Starscream and Thundercracker/Skywarp Target exclusive review! Part I of II

Here they are, the hard to find seekers of Target; minus Starscream that is. This will be part I as I will make final judgments on part II. Let's take a look at them and let's get started.

Boxing:

 

 

 

 

I decided to shoot Starscream and his posse as soon as I got them. It took me a while to get them out of the box. But here they are none-the-less. I'm still not familiar with the locations they derive from  but I shot it for your viewing pleasure anyways.

Standing tall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

The trio for you. No waist swivel as some fans pointed. Kinda of a bummer. I really dig Skywarp's paint scheme. Thundercracker looks the blandest in comparison but he still looks good here. I love Starscreams colors as well. The seekers look more like their cartoon counterparts overall. The trio performs decent poses as well. I do like their null-rays they got in this version, but I know some people would prefer a more slimmer version. Can't win em all. Oh, who can forget Skywarp's mouth.

Seekers to the skies

 

 

 

Titans Return Galvatron cannon.

Legends Caliburst

 

This mode was actually a little difficult for me to transform into at first. It took me a while to figure it out without looking at the manual. I finally got it transformed none-the-less. You get your raptor fighting jets. They look nice and they have 5 mm ports all over the figures. You can peg other weapons like I did just for fun providing they fit. I thought Galvatron's cannon would look great here. Thundercrackers pics showcase where you can plug your weapons. Use your imagination.

I dunno if it's just mines, but for me Skywarp's transformation was fine. Thundercracker's left wing though wouldn't stay pegged in. I know some people were complaining of TC's wing being floppy or something similar but the peg issue was that of a minor annoyance. Starscream's right wing for me kept popping off every time you try to put it in place. It pops back in like easy peasy but it's a little annoying when that happens still.

Conclusion for now... 

I will be back with the finale to sum up how I feel about these guys. I will do some comparison shots with the classic seekers. Until then...

                                                         

Happy Transformers the movie release day

Happy TF day. Today marks the 34th anniversary of Transformers the movie (8/8/1986). Here are toy pics from the toys I reviewed in 2020 to commemorate the release.

The search for Transformers War For Cybertron Earthrise Voyager WFC-E29 Seeker 2 pack SKywarp and Thundercracker

By far one of the most difficult to get Transformers due to what the community calls Scalpers! 

I was up 4AM that day and I decided to check the in stock status. It was in stock! Both the Kapolei and Kailua Target branch. Kailua was set to open up shop at 7AM. I left around 640AM only to discover that there was a elderly shopping period that I totally forgot about. So the younger people such as me had to wait until 8AM.

Chickens ran all over the parking lot. For the most part, they aren't afraid to get close to humans.

On the bottom two rows in the middle area.

8AM came and this was the holy grail for the TF collectors. Skywarp and Thundercracker (S and T) in the flesh. There was about 9 left after I took one. There was a big dude before me that took about 2-3. He seemed to be surveying the area after doing lord knows what. I was happy because every time it was in stock I would go to Target only to be disappointed it be out so soon. If you are new to this S and T are Target exclusives. On the first week of release date (early July), one of the Target employees even told me that a guy came and bought all 4 that time. Darn Scalpers. 

So it was worth the trip after trying to obtain one after a month of trying. I was curious afterwards and checked the inventory system the next day. *Gasp* Both Kailua and the Kapolei stores were out of stock. I mean, really? I don't doubt Hawaii has some TF collectors but definitely not the level where both stores of the S and T inventory went out like that. This kinda disappointed me. There is no law preventing anyone from scalping, but unless if I am super desperate for money, I won't lower myself to this level because I know how it feels like to try and get a figure only for some jerk/loser to buy all the stock so they can mark it up on Ebay. 

Oh well. I got one but I feel for those who are still struggling to find one. I asked God that day to help me get one. I got it. He allowed me to get it. Prayers work even when getting Transformers.