Star Toys ST-01 Lightning (AKA Blitzwing)

[@lamonster19]

Awe man, you've made my day! Not only did you show me I made a good choice in ordering this guy, but you also saved me tons of aggravation by taking the bullet and figuring out the pressure points of the transformation. As always a top notch video. I can't remember the last instruction manual for one of these masterpieces I've actually even looked at, I just wait for your review to post. And how convenient, he just made it to the house today, thanks again.

[@TMReviews]

Awesome. Glad I could help, he doesn't even have an instruction manual 😂

[@patrickburns4821]

mine came in today....I would have had a stroke if we didn't have access to videos...I would have broken him trying to figure out the transformation...I put clear tape on the top of the head and on the purple chest pieces because those areas seem to have contact when transforming it. other than that mine is great; strong joints and a lot of fun; can't be in a rush transforming him! lol

[@GhostRider-870]

This is the most awaited review in my household

[@TMReviews]

🙏

[@BWiskey3]

That was an impressive review. I have no idea how you figured out all 3 modes without instructions but I’m extremely grateful cause I never could have. I will definitely say it’s a great figure and the engineering is so well done. The lack of paint and boring looking weapons are really the only negative I see. Everything else is a home run. I don’t think the DX9 has a chance in the versus but I’m looking forward to it still. Incredible review Sony very well done!

[@TMReviews]

Thanks Wiskey. Appreciate that

[@vxrdrummer]

10 points for Blitzwing! If you know, you know.

[@zebruh7490]

TM, thank you so much for getting this review out even though you've been feeling under the weather! By pure coincidence, my copy of ST-01 was shipped to me yesterday, on my birthday. I hopped onto KZbin to see if there were any reviews of this figure in English and I watched your unboxing video. I woke up today and saw that your review of it was up and I'm stoked. I won't instantly watch this whole video as I want to gush over it a little more before transforming it but I appreciate your work ethic!

[@TMReviews]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it

[@polarisrustinpeace1797]

Wow! Great review! Great looking Blitzwing, too! Im saying prayers for Bobby's transformations already. Looks like this company is getting better with transformation. This looks better than their seekers. Now if only they can figure out how use the paint gun.

[@TMReviews]

Thanks, yeah it does seem better than the seekers

[@BrownDracula]

This piece is awesome and may be my first attempt at a custom paint job

[@espinasse1984]

Nice figure, I'm glad I've ordered him. Think the main benefit to not having much paint, is that it would be scrapping off based on the transformations. Also, it's brought the price done loads for what might end up being a placeholder should FT/Takara ever pull their figures out.

[@MultiJamesman]

I agree so strongly. So many of the painted products these days turn into a chippy mess, FT in particular. It is crazy - I think they are trying to cater to an audience that doesn't bother to transform or play with thing,s and just buy them to have in one pose on a shelf forever, which doesn't suit a lot of us "transformer" fans/toy collectors. I think Tak will continue with the outrageous prices just the same however.

[@punaforager]

Mine is on the way, very excited… love me some blitzwing.

[@xeonmike]

The perfect Blitzwing if u ask me. I'm happy with my purchase

[@shirokuro73]

Awesome review as always! I can't wait for mine. ToyDojo sent me the "arrival soon" email a few days ago, and I paid for him, but he hasn't shipped yet. I'm hoping he will very soon!

[@kingrousereviews6216]

Mine will be delivered any day now!😊

[@TMReviews]

Cool, you will need my transformation video lol

[@jbook6471]

I can't wait for this figure! Mine is stuck in USPS limbo currently but i expect by next week for sure. Excellent review!

[@TMReviews]

Thanks

[@scimasterJ]

Awesome! Mine will be arriving later today, and I'm really glad to be able to see all the quirks I need to watch out for. Especially if it doesn't come with instructions.

[@miles501st]

Got this guy yesterday and he's so good, absolutely love him

[@craig.galbraith]

Just bought this guy at TFCon yesterday and I’m so glad I bumped into you there and subbed to your channel. Very helpful video!! Loving this figure ❤

[@vxrdrummer]

Wow he is stunning. Perfect look. The Legacy version robot mode was just about perfect, but this IS perfect, but the alt modes are also perfect. I may be trying to get this guy.

[@sj_harris]

Two words: premium version! These guys need to speak to the Fanstoys factory. He looks really very good, just a shame it’s not covered in delicious paint

[@severussnape9733]

i disagree 100%. They dont need fanstoys to be good at all, and FT is way overly rated anyway.

[@leonleon3267]

more paint more problems

[@TMReviews]

Yeah for the amount of panel flipping and swapping, I think a painted figure would have suffered a lot of scrapes

[@sj_harris]

Yes I can see paint wouldn’t be as effective if it’s totally scraped up after the first transformation/s. But then I’m in the minority that doesn’t really transform my Transformers, I’m content just knowing they can

[@zit11owner]

You're a smart dude to figure out the transformations by yourself. Good work and great review 😊

[@antonb348]

What a cool figure! And great work on figuring this thing out. Mine arrives today, I’ll be using this to transform him.

[@TMReviews]

Thanks

[@jjfloris4883]

First of... Thank you for showing the transformation from bot to jet to tank! Second, great review!! I just received mine. Great figure!

[@TMReviews]

🙏

[@ultrajazz5335]

A little more involved then the DX9 Gewalt! Glad i preordered him.

[@AnEnginerd]

Thank you for this in-depth transformation video and review. This is such a great piece.

[@TMReviews]

Thanks for watching

[@-Skaal-]

I just received this figure, and the color is more beautiful in real (dark purple). Very very good figure. Startoys rules !

[@jasonchungMD]

Looks so awesome. Mine should be arriving today!

[@PSYCHOWORLD]

You’re the best was struggling making my review. Thank you!!

[@TMReviews]

Welcome

[@scrambledcitycustomz8134]

Wow well done ! I figured most of it but i see i miss a bunch of stuff, awesome job great review.

[@TMReviews]

Thanks🙏

[@kek23k]

Mine just arrived this afternoon, feels really solid.

[@gtoney]

Looks good in all modes! Great Review ✨️😃

[@MultiJamesman]

Thanks very much for putting up a proper transform video.

[@TMReviews]

Glad I could help

[@BoozyBeggar]

I have the DX9 Gewalt Blitzwing, but I still kinda wanna get this one. I love new sculpts and transformations.

[@mcloutierg8201]

Really appreciate your efforts on this one. Such an odd decision for them to ship with nothing but a QR code to instructions that can not be used to get out of the mode they shipped it in. Thankfully we have your video now.

[@rickygregory8823]

Thank you TMReviews for the helpful video!

[@TMReviews]

Welcome Ricky

[@deqdl3327]

Thanks for mentioning about the looseness on the abcrunch. I figured it looked loose in your unboxing video. But it doesn't take away the fact that it's a good figure. Awesome reviews as always!

[@TMReviews]

Thanks 🙏

[@msintal1308]

Outstanding! I'll be happy to retire my Gerwalt! Thanks for the review, cheers!

[@gjesse908]

Just got mine, the knee joints are actually die cast too 8:38

[@Ridiculous-Badger]

great review and transformation guide, as per usual! thanks man

[@TMReviews]

Thanks badger

[@idstealer000]

I've just ordered this and think it looks pretty good, easy transformation (well you've made it look easy). I'm kind of hoping that Toyhax will make us some labels (you know like they use to) get a little bit of detail on there. Great review.

[@jeffreyotte]

Thanks for the transformation. Got him today and your instruction really are clear and easy to got him transformed. I think the chestplate needs to be turned around in tank mode because of the flap.

[@TMReviews]

🙏

[@yelloandy]

Thanks for making the proper transformation video 😊

[@Runningbowels]

Thank you for doing this! Saved me so much time and frustrations. I agree all 3 modes look great. My only criticism is that it is bigger than FansToys Thomas and that the beige color is very light to the point that it looks white in color. Overall, it is an excellent figure.

[@aljamin45]

Great review. I can now transform mine. So, thanks for that 😊

[@TMReviews]

Thanks, glad I could help

[@atomD21]

Honestly I'm glad there's not a ton of paint. All of my newer fully painted MPs have chips and flakes all over them from normal transition and posing. It's really frustrating.

[@JamesHansonArt]

Great review! I'm pretty excited for my copy to arrive. TE and DS have knocked it out of the park with their previous efforts, and even though this is under a different banner, it seems to be following that trend. I would like to see more paint and finish down the road but overall this Blitzwing looks amazing. Ditka is about to be relegated to permanent tank mode

[@TMReviews]

Thanks

[@RodimusSubPrime]

excellent thorough review, this is a really good figure, especially for the price

[@TMReviews]

Thanks

[@Geewunner4life]

Like I said in another preview video; this will be my Mp Blitzwing after waiting for the past 47 years for the Ft Berserk to release. 😆

[@alphatrion100]

I think this will do fine as my definive Blitzwing. I just got it and has an amazing presence on my shelf!

[@VinnyRed]

Awesome work, thanks for the review. Transformation wasn't as bad as I expected it, considering some of the steps in other DS/TE stuff. Really liking mine,, I just wish there was more paint and more sculp details or linework. Something to break up all the super smooth, super toon panels - especially in the legs. Other than paint, FansToys will have quite the challenge with this one

[@TMReviews]

Thanks Vinny

[@unicron99999]

Thanks for this! Got me throught the parts of transformation I was worried to force.

[@TMReviews]

Glad I could help

[@thetitan914]

I had no idea that this was connected to Deformation Space. But after watching your transformation, that totally makes sense....... That being said I can't wait to get my copy and I'm happy I bought it as the DS seekers are the best in the game. Great review

[@TMReviews]

Thanks

[@wrathofkhan763]

Tab-formers! Good review-I just got mine today- i will be using your transformation video tomorrow. If they ever release an EX version it might undo fanstoys.

[@TMReviews]

I doubt they will do an EX, their MO is to release a figure and then move onto a new label, only one that got repaints was TE01

[@toomanylies7716]

The hero we need. Thanks!

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[@Oheretic]

Damn right about the instructions. You got tank mode 98% right btw. That purple torso piece on the bottom flips back over and the purple flap folds back inside.

[@TheChavez1976]

Great review! Do you think this will sell out soon?

[@papigwapo52]

Awesome review 🤯 great looking figure in all modes 😐 but I'm just going to stick with my DX-9 🤷🏾 since I already have it

[@Toysintheatico81]

Can’t hardly wait for mine 😉

[@danielcarra8059]

Looks great in robot mode if you are going for "toon". It's just a bit too big though, especially next to FansToys Thomas. They should be the same but Blitzwing's head is huge compared to the Astrotrain one. He looks great on the shelf but the size difference kinda bothers me and it's dissapointing that I have to overlook it. Otherwise, it is quite a nice figure for the price especially. Will need to wait for FansToys to fill that final shelf space for good. ONly had that on preorder now for literally 5 years.

[@ArionRDAW]

You should add Golden Zhen 少主狸 to your list of Chinese reviewer references on KZbin. He often receive early samples for review. He goes into deep detail about transformations, and sometimes offer reverse transformation videos. They have machine-translated captions; not entirely accurate but enough to get the points across. For this ST-01 he did bot to jet to tank on his sample copy 3 months ago. Some viewers might remember him from the recent shoulder ratchet fix tutorial for TnR's TR-02 Commander of Stars (Galaxy Convoy/Cybertron Optimus Prime).

[@TMReviews]

Thanks, I still think they should have made the official video manual correctly, many people will get frustrated if they don't find golden zhen or my video

[@coris3436]

I’m a fan of te blaster and seekers, this looks good as well

[@twistedmechanix2106]

Eagerly awaiting my copy! Blitzing has always been my favorite G1 character and I wasn’t fully satisfied with DX9 because he’s so blocky. Good figure but I wanted something cartoon accurate. Awesome review and appreciate the comparison!

[@sammyboy6823]

I absolutely love him..i think he very cartoon accurate and in alot of ways transform like the g1 toy..besides the paint, fantoys has their run for the money..i think fantoys has trouble with stability thats why its taken so long..maybe because they put to much diecast

[@alphatrion100]

It makes my ft astrotrain next to it look a little dull honestly. Its really good!

[@sidearmsalpha]

Still digging the aesthetic of Gewalt more in bot and plane modes but I definitely like the Star Toy one too. Gewalt has a weak tank mode so I think I will get this version to have in tank mode.

[@willvergeli]

Great review. Many thanks for the transformation tips. I personally rely on you or Paik to walk me thru these. I’m *hoping* to put this vid to good use soon but mine was delivered two days ago to God-Knows-Where by some BS shipping company and ShowZ has basically told me I’m on my own. Sorry, I’m just frustrated AF. This figure looks good, but I find myself prioritizing the paint quality more as my collection evolves. So much like with the DS Blaster, it’ll be an easy swap-out for me if the FT ever drops.

[@TMReviews]

Yeah sometimes their shipping is wack, I usually never pay for the faster shipping because they contract with a company who loses packages, I stick with the regular USPS one

[@Jayce_Alexander]

I still think if this had just a bit more paint it would look and feel tons better, and I would have gladly paid more for it, but I'm still very happy with my purchase. At this price, this figure is a no brainer for a triple changer of this quality.

[@ThomasStrings]

How's the plastic quality/feel on this, TM? it seems hollow on the VT.

[@FracturedReality777]

Awesome instructions. Saved me some headache.

[@TMReviews]

Glad I could help

[@tankkelly3571]

Great review!!! I love my DX9!!

[@TMReviews]

Thanks

[@formy1236]

Quick question I’m thinking of. Picking him up how would you rate the plastic is it more closer to xtransbots or something like mastermind creations or fanstoys in terms of feel and quality Edit: is there diecast as well?

[@TMReviews]

It feels identical to the TE mirage, it's basically the same company and the plastic quality is almost the same. There is diecast only in the feet, but overall it's relatively heavy because of all the parts

[@lukkyhandz]

Great review like always. Ok so I wasn't the only one that didn't receive any directions.

[@TMReviews]

Thanks, They gave us a card with a QR code that takes you to a video, but they are in the wrong direction and mistransformed

[@lukkyhandz]

@@TMReviews aw.. I wasn't sure what that was for. First time I've seen that

[@TMReviews]

Yeah. Wouldn't have helped anyways so better to watch my video 😂

[@bryang2895]

I received my copy today, my thoughts are it's built good but the lack of paint is quite noticeable and it takes away from the figure and because of that it really doesn't feel premium at all

[@karamokolopez4464]

GRRRRRRREAT video. I almost canceled this guy BUT I didn’t. He’s on his way and I was really feeling anxious about the quality. That’s gone now. This designer is really impressive.

[@pittsburghboyertown3821]

Heh, Ditka can't do that pose you have this in at the end. And I was excited to hear this doesn't have die-cast since that's what really did Ditka in. Looking forward to replacing Ditka.

[@TMReviews]

Yep, has a tiny bit of diecast in the foot but that's it

[@TransformsIntoAGuitar]

Looks like you missed the fillers for the top of his calves. It's under the grey knee joint and folds out to fill the gap at the top of the cream panels.

[@TransformsIntoAGuitar]

Also, the hatches on the turret slide outwards a little so they cover part of the hinge.

[@JasonSawyer]

Man, not sure anyone can make all 3 modes look as good. Even Takara and FansToys will have trouble matching how uncompromised any mode is.

[@topbackpodcast2615]

Mannn.. I’m still waiting for mines to arrive from The Chosen Prime. What’s up with the delays lol

[@TMReviews]

US retailers get these DS/TE/ST figures in much later than China

[@topbackpodcast2615]

@@TMReviews got it. Thanks bro

[@WoogieBoogie03]

Well done review once again. Figure looks great in all 3 modes, just a bummer that there isn't a little more paint, but a small sacrifice overall. Looking forward to getting my 3 copies lol.

[@TMReviews]

Thank, Wow 3 copies but I guess it's affordable so why not

[@WoogieBoogie03]

@@TMReviews Definitely. Gotta have 1 for each mode and sub-$200 is a good value.

[@pandamant666]

Lighting is the English straight translating of the Chinese name of this character from the Chinese version G1 cartoon.😊

[@TMReviews]

👍

[@GodParticleZero]

The way that wing piece is slid down in bot mode is annoying. Makes it look like a step was missing in the transformation

[@Shockwavee92]

Anyone know when to expect this guy from TFSource? Said March..then april...now may.. lol I see a lot of people getting theirs elsewhere.

[@topbackpodcast2615]

Same here. I preordered mine from The Chosen Prime and they haven’t received their shipments yet

[@Shockwavee92]

@@topbackpodcast2615 I was just checking again. Here we ste in June. Still no update

[@TMReviews]

The US companies tend to get these TE/DS/ST figures much later than china, additionally TFS is known to be om the slower end. Sorry this doesn't help you but expect a significant wait with them

[@Shockwavee92]

@TMReviews I usually do expect it but usually once I see Showzstore has them it's only like a month out. This has been like going on 4 months now

[@passionnotparked9099]

One of your best vids yet Sony...Still on the Fence or Roof top on this one. Why did they not make it in the matted style like DS seekers, it just looks Toyish with all the sheeny plastic. Maybe...just Maybe. LOL.

[@robertofontana5236]

it's really good figure. but i want to belive in fans toys. i will wait for berserk

[@sean-gmcc]

Anyone still tempted to put the $40 down for the Fanstoys version?

[@okono007]

This is a buy… minus the paint, it’s perfect

[@allangrant1326]

Wow good luck fans toys topping this

[@reven148]

You missed the extra up you get in the neck, has lots more range than you showed.

[@lowellmartens6135]

Man, people are really looking hard for issues if they are going to mention that exposed arm pin. I would never had noticed.

[@TMReviews]

Same here

[@skeggyrules]

For the life of me, my right wing wont peg in when in tank mode, i cant see anything wrong it just wont move far enough along

[@x-wingflyboy8177]

Dam this beautiful thing is fantastic

[@dare2727]

doesnt look anywhere near a masterpiece (actually looks like one of those super 7 figures). but happy it exists for those who want it.... great review

[@alphatrion100]

It's awesome! I have it here next to ft Thomas. I now feel i need a better astrotrain!

[@RodimusSubPrime]

I was thinking the same thing before I got it, but it looks much better in person then it does in pictures and videos

[@TMReviews]

Thanks

[@donaldjackson4456]

Better vs would be the kfc. But you no longer have it. They look similar The DX9 not so much. I always considered the DX9 version as IDW where as this and the KFC/xtrans looks G1.

[@lowellmartens6135]

I prefer the finish on this guy over the other DS releases. I never liked the really matt look.

[@TMReviews]

Same here lol, why matte paint?

[@lowellmartens6135]

made them look cheap. This figure is impressing me and I think you talked me into grabbing one.

[@lowellmartens6135]

Got it, and love it.

[@0nesh0t0311]

Its a good looking bootleg.

[@theintangiblecog5157]

Oh no. Thrilling 30 shoulders all over again. lol I jest.

[@topbackpodcast2615]

This figure makes DX 9 look like complete trash. And I already thought that figure was ugly when it first came out lol

[@sorrow8669]

I willing to bet fanstoys ft21 berserk will over throne it

[@leonleon3267]

In 3012 yeah, let me know how that goes for you :)

[@bastard2134]

Wonderful, informative review!! This is like my literal 9th or 10th time watching it. I usually don’t transform my figures to help increase their longevity. Usually get a second for alt mode when funds allow. It’s great to see the transformation happen so fluently since I’ll probably never do it myself! lol Awesome video!

[@TMReviews]

Thanks, this means a lot to me

[@dustyyshellz1320]

Yessss lesgoooo I been refreshing my notifications for this 😂also for anyone who doesn’t know Sony did this while sick so you better hit that like button👍

[@TMReviews]

Thanks Dusty, took me longer than usual but we got it done

[@Fletch85uk]

I broke the wing tabs. Need your help. I DM'd you on insta.