Transformers Siege: Commander Class JETFIRE

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[@BoisegangGaming]

The Siege line really seems to be just: "How many guns do you want?" "Yes."

[@darthpaulx]

The others didn't get enough guns. Like Sideswipe need his g1 gun which didn't came with the figure. Red alert is getting the gun but he has to miss the rocket launcher on his shoulder. Hound has this gun for alt mode but isn't really his robot gun. Ironhide misses his gun and get a hammer/ rocket launcher instead. Luckily Prowl got his gun. He doesn't have any shoulder canons to begin with in the cartoon. So he's good. Luckily it gets better since Mirage is getting his shoulder missile and his gun. Same with Smokescreen and i think also Bluestreak. Not getting the whole set of weapons they should get, was to make us buy battle masters in the beginning. I still want a gun for Sideswipe and Ironhide. My Skyfire ( Jetfire ) will be spreading out his guns for others. :D

[@matoro4140]

how much silver paint do you want?

[@lorcannagle]

@@darthpaulx Soundwave's pistol-looking gun looks really good in Ironhide's hands. And it's not like Soundwave needs it.

[@darthpaulx]

@@lorcannagle I have that one on Megs back.

[@shanehai2699]

@@lorcannagle Works great on Megatron's back, for a more G1 look in bot mode, OR as an extension to get a longer handle on the oddly wide hammer mode of Smashdown...

[@rugalheidbernstein9944]

Really like that the slot for his hand held weapons in his hands disappear when he's hands are not folded into a fist, a subtle but nice feature.

[@Varatho]

I, for one, would love to see a Commander Class Tidal Wave. Heck, they might even be able to make a decent Broadside mold for once by repainting it!

[@thetruenemesis469]

Tidal Wave needs some love.

[@jamesattack7420]

Yeah I was thinking tidal wave

[@shanehai2699]

THIS... And maybe Sky Lynx too... And that giant Autobot space shuttle guy from the Japanese line? But YES, definitely Tidalwave and Broadside!

[@christopherdeleon2095]

Nah tidal wave should be titan class.

[@stoltobot]

YES!

[@diisis]

Great review. I really hope Hasbro makes Star Saber in this class, it's the proper scale for Star Saber, hes massive, hes slightly bigger than Jetfire.

[@kohjiandriani3607]

That would be amazing!

[@walkers198]

Why is Starsaber so popular? Never watched that figure

[@kohjiandriani3607]

He was a japanese first character that was a leader of a different group of autobots in space. The studio who did the animation for the movie did it for that seiries too im pretty sure. Of course takara made the toys. He has a lot characteristics of the RX-78-2 gundam mixed with the diaclone/transformers design

[@danielmason9672]

Yes, then Victory Leo 🙂👍

[@GlowingGlare]

I like how baltmatrix is a bit more objective than optibotimus. I mean I get how optibotimus geeks out because this is an awesome looking Jetfire, but I like how baltmatrix considers how much the figure costs for us. Both are really amazing reviewers.

[@optibotimus]

Thank you...i think? lol

[@rickV-zy6eh]

Andy Farley, They both kinda sound similar.

[@rcola6235]

@@rickV-zy6eh eh no.

[@hangsolong8180]

@@optibotimus so eh paul, do you intend to sell your siege jetfire or you know where got sell cheaper? Tks

[@epicunicorn200]

I got him yesterday! I'm in LOVE! This is the Skyfire toy I have been waiting for! (also, My Skyfire doesn't have the hip and shoulder problem yours does. 🤔)

[@julianmoe928]

Must be a QC thing.

[@jameshopkins166]

the air intaks have a peg that pegs into the back of the nose cone and then there is a slot that slots in just behind the nose cone and that will fix the droopy nose in jet mode. granted it can be a pain in the rear to slot it in.

[@LunaticPrime]

5:08 That's his weathering/battle damage. Originally or in the CG (and maybe promotional) images (or was it the prototype...) it looked (light) grey. But it seems they decided to just choose another type of white to make it very subtle so you only see it in certain angles of view and for folks who don't like the weathering and battle damage of the SIEGE line.

[@neometallX]

*_Macross Theme Intensifies_*

[@longdirtytoenails1076]

That escalated quickly.

[@mjpMALIK]

Harmony Gold intensifies

[@robertj.3383]

The upper body parts actually tab in two places for plane mode. And I usually have to use something with a post to open up the leg panels.

[@jjrivas3]

I just got him today, only reason and I'm sure someone's already probably mentioned that the problem with the intakes is there's a tab that pegs into him and straightens the look out. It's just hard to do without breaking something. But great review sir! I love BBTS, they are always professional and packages are shipped very securely.

[@RobsteinOne]

It's probably been mentioned already but in jet mode there's actually a larger set of tab slots on the inside of those chest pieces that will hold much more securely to the plank that's attached to the head. Granted it can be a pain to get them tabbed in because there's a bit of give to the plastic but it holds A LOT better if you're able to get them connected.

[@cddvdblurayful]

Just wanted to write this

[@Autobotmech]

Thank you for the entertaining and informative review as always Balt. I have been looking forwards to getting Jetfire even before the NYtoyfair. That being said the QC Issues that you’ve shown with yours does worry me. We Canadians already pay a price, so instead of 80 I’ll probably be looking at 120-150$ I hope we do get some quality parts , and perhaps a third party add on kit to make the armour pack look more like a G1(new face plate with antenna?)

[@anwenlokier2292]

Those handles were a reference to gundam Pacificly in gundam iron blooded orphans there was a ship that looks like Jetfire and the barbatos lupas rex just went under it and grabbed those handles

[@QuietStorm44777]

I really really enjoyed the review style you have been using! Very nice, informative and personal. And of course you always throw in a few jabs and jokes lol 😂 Sillyness aside, the figure looks quite good, but I think it could be at least 20 dollars cheaper for you get here (as you essentially say in the review). I unfortunately don't think many of the figures hasbro puts out in this size class has had a lot of success in my opinion. Not as strong, not as stable, and in some cases, rather hollow feeling 😕 Eh all in all, the bigger figures (and some normal sized ones) are not really as good as they could be. Sorry for the long comment 😅 btw

[@Sparkbomber]

Baltmatrix, I've been watching your vids for ages, and... you do have an unique talent for getting figs that have hip issues. XD I like how this one looks, but the QC issues coupled with the price-tag make me think I can buy more, better figs. Still.... If I can snag it cheap, I probably will.

[@Bt3615]

Arguably Jetfire with the symbol switch gimmick count both as an Autobot and a Decepticon. For the future? Star Saber and Deathsaurus are my bet.

[@nbacoco]

I just bought a BIB siege jetfire for 120 usd plus shipping (Goshhhhhhhh!), i was just so excited/desperate and not really care anymore that what i got has some kinda yellowed shoulder and a lil mishap in the face because this figure is just pure awesome! Can you help what to use for his silver face? I mean what brand to buy? Also for the white head coz the blue paint a little bit excess. Thanks!

[@dazarro1379]

Still waiting for the after Christmas sale! Great review man👍

[@cavvaldiv5536]

Those motion graphics are a nice touch :)

[@bluestreak5172]

Hasbro will probably never get their QC issues sorted lol. Great review by they way!

[@scanzi720]

Am i crazy or is there a small peg just above the faction symbol that looks like it would peg into the back pack in vehicle mode which would probably fix that front end allignment issue?

[@rubiconprime1429]

Suddenly there was a massive influx of leader jetfires put on eBay

[@huntingwolf20]

My Takara Tomy one is about to be up. :-)

[@crankcuffin1948]

what is the name of that spinny thing? i need a few of those for my items, pls reply.

[@anonymousc6884]

It makes sense that jetfire is twice the size of other transformers. That's how big jetfire was in the original cartoon, after all.

[@SuperSuperSpork]

I'm kinda thinking a Skylynx could be made in this scale and look pretty cool

[@Boom__6678]

Good news...

[@SuperSuperSpork]

@@Boom__6678 WELP

[@MadnessHEROReverend]

Surprised none mentions that the red upper Cockpit/backback windshield can be opened enough to fit another pair of Titan masters in his back. Got really lucky and picked mine on clearance a week before Christmas for $20.

[@TomMSTie1138]

"The 'Pew-pew!' guns." LOL!

[@fldterry28]

Quick question does siege jetfire have a girwalk formation

[@maxximumextacy]

Great explenations thank you

[@the13th]

I was and am very tempted by this but yours certainly does worry me. I want my refractors first i think

[@joshuaslosser6988]

Correct me if I’m wrong but the legends sky fire from Takara seems like it would scale better with the siege figure than making him this all out big

[@nephilim6001]

Hello Balt love your reviews, I enjoy you not being able to transform things lol 😂

[@jackosborne1668]

This isn't exactly G1, but what about Deathsaurus for the commander size class?

[@mrspeigel3593]

Why to all Seige toys only have half ass left/right ankle articulation only?

[@bryan5283]

I'm gonna open mine. I can't resist. Awesome

[@Jrm0724]

Where did you get the turntable?

[@Gamex-Frontiers]

If that’s not Jetfire, I don’t know who’s Jetfire

[@jordangarner87]

Imagine him with the weapon "mini-cons" like the hammer and the effect parts in full armor form. GORGEOUS

[@jakejager]

Don't know why I'm watching this in 2024 but I'm curious how those hips held up for you? Mine doesn't have any of the issues you mentioned except the hand not pegging in well and the shoulders come untabbed often but those are minor and i got mine in BBTS's first release...

[@ver.Million0]

Man, ToyHax is gonna have a field day with this one

[@DavoSideMika]

I think the different shades on the legs could probably be bc he has thrusters so it's probably supposed to look like thruster burns

[@wewyllenium]

i want. For me, I'll call the armored mode the exploration mode. Mine will be a pacifist scientist that explores together with starscream during the golden age of the decepticons before the war.

[@Slammarang]

I keep the pegs where the wings fold sticking out in jet mode and put those 'missile' things on it and put the longer guns on his backpack in the jet mode.

[@fishpop]

The lack of ear-guns in armoured form is disappointing. :(

[@OfficialTransformers]

I’m still waiting for it to go on sale 🤦🏽‍♂️🤣🤣🤣 I knew I should have grabbed one when it was $40 🤣🤣🤣

[@masterboa6321]

I always forget how heavy-set Balt's face is

[@russellwilhelm5130]

Dang, sad to see all the defects in qc especially since siege is mostly great. Hopefully later releases of him will be better feeling cuz I'm really looking forward to him

[@carnmarth334]

11:46 Hey! There's an outtake left in here!

[@ss-mp8zu]

how much does one go for now?

[@ionacustoyreviews857]

I am still not sold on the $80 price point. The only thing I like about jetfire is his size. I am thinking I maybe should have picked up that 3rd party Phoenix figure at mccc this year

[@flwstudios4745]

My Jetfire is fine it doesn't have any of the QC problems plus I got it on clearance for $10 at my local Walmart that's crazy.

[@gar2yc]

I watched optibotimus' review first and yours is clearly better, congrats!

[@fishpop]

From what i can tell from Wotafa's review of this; two Titan Masters can fit under the backpack's clear canopy.

[@mixmaster3035]

Is it worth geting siege jetfire

[@retro_xxenoyt5365]

"That's a pretty big co- uhh secondary cockpit there"-Baltmatrix

[@CE73KiraYamato]

if you do get a 2nd Jetfire you should do a follow up video so we all can know if they both have the same issues

[@wsd7814]

Sooooo, Skyfire, we don’t have a base mode for ya.... what do want? Skyfire: armor How much ? Skyfire: that will be fine. You.... just pointed at a military base..... Skyfire: *T H A T M U C H*

[@ryanm573]

He is only $19 on clearance in store at Walmart now...only in stores though not the site

[@fen4554]

I think the most attractive part of this toy is the weapon pack and fx pack. I really wish they would release part packs. The weaponizers are great but they don't come with FX parts and you always got hips left over.

[@LeviFundis]

If you look close at the head you can see the tech where starscream put the chip to make him a decepticon

[@leighlayden9158]

Balt where did you get that shirt?! I WANT ONE!

[@badams83]

I had to get mine at hasbro pulse bc Amazon out of the blue like almost 2 months ago just canceled my order said there was low stock and then got sold out so I was so mad. I had like 7 preorders too all cancelled.

[@ERWhyte]

I’ve always loved playing with transformers ever since I was like three or four I’ve been playing with transformers remember my first transformer was swoop

[@alexso8071]

the skyfire is really cool

[@Brandon-McFadden.]

The only one I can think of who will also fit this size class is Skylnx.

[@90lancaster]

I just got him. so some 1st thoughts. The backpack is in the down position in the packet so that needs to be compacted out of the box The long slim guns that sit on his back actually fit on the rectangular tabs on the side of the backpack not the ports on the wings - you can see this on he back of box image. He totally would benefit from a set of Matrix Workshop ears if you'd rather have a Jetfire look than a Skyfire look. I was disappointed that there is no obvious way to store the chest piece on his back when not in use there doesn't even seem to be an immediately obvious way to put it on his arm either. I like how the blasters split but as they lack any kind of 5mm hole you can't back mount them which is "annoying". His ankle rockers are a bitch to work - so stiff they won't move. As for the effects parts I'm please to say I got an extra part with mine - so to many is better than to few I guess. I like him enough to want to buy him an upgrade when someone eventually makes one to make him look less Skyfireish and more Jetfireish. I miss the giant rocket boosters. Overall he's "Nice" fortunately Amazon UK had him £20 off so I feel a bit better about the price than I might have done if i'd paid £75 for him.

[@90lancaster]

OK now the jet mode, I agree with Balt' the front of the plane seems like a lazy after thought compared to what it should be like. Some of the tabs can be a pain to line up too. I'm not so keen on so much of the jet sticking out the back like it does. with so much empty space on the belly it seems bleeding obvious that the armour piece should be doing double duty as a belly plate (which it doesn't). Oddly the whole thing seriously lack ports and posts to put accessories on - which considering the line wide gimmick seems like a huge over sight to me. So over all nice Robot - middling vehicle - unimpressive play gimmicks, some issues with the design of the ratchets and weapon functions. Decent but nothing spectacular - sort of Transformers shovelware really - worth buying for the novelty of being Skyfire I suppose to those who like Skyfire - and he jet mode sort of complements the tetrajets - I'm sure I will grow to like him a bit more over time once I've had chance to play with him more. Let me put it this way ; I like it enough that I'd buy a KO underscale or overscale of it and also a Black Official Repaint - but I wouldn't want to see it be the default Jetfire rereleased over and over for the next 10 years either as though it's "fine" it could be a lot better - hopefully some 3rd party upgrades will address some of those quirks in time.

[@scarboroughjames7]

Just ordered this figure this morning.

[@manicflying1289]

1:16 Megatron: RUN JETFIRE'S GONNA YEET MY INCOMPETENT RIGHT HAND MAN AT US AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@joshuaaviles6061]

Is any one else bummed he doesn't have the same laser light saber wrist sword like in the show.Also I am saying this like months later that the show screened on Netflix.

[@legoawcstopmotioner9435]

Joshua Aviles Are you familiar with Larkin's Lair?

[@Zrtaylor_Foxy]

there is a upgrade kit that gives him that arm sword from the show

[@GNHLCP728]

I love this

[@buttermilk_cupcake4130]

I had the same problem with my leader class shockwave the hips had that same RATCHET.....from the movie lol

[@natsu2010]

I were hoping the first time I saw it that the chest armor piece were an transforming micromaster.

[@maui_idw7644]

I have the MakeToys Jetfire and so far he's my favorite

[@thesadisticelf5659]

Is nobody going to mention that balt said "my son stole all of the souls"?

[@Dualbladedscorpion7737]

In the netfilix's WFC trilogy (Seige) jet fire has energon arm blades

[@vustvaleo8068]

he fights both the Decepticons and the Zentradi!

[@scarboroughjames7]

I ordered the reissue of this Jetfire.

[@cooperzilla1205]

Maybe the off-white color is like those panels on a jet witch get discolored or darker

[@whirltheflightbot8076]

Can you please do a review of the mpm 8 jazz and mpm 9 Megatron

[@phoenixblackfang9908]

They should do lugnut that big! he really deserves the siege/earthrise commander class treatment! that and he would be closer to that big than animated and reveal the shield voyager versions!

[@Alex876]

love it

[@majinlifestyle]

That’s legit what those handles are for in jet mode

[@theguyintheworks8838]

Here's hoping for a siege Tidal Wave

[@mikeuziel]

The hips on mine are nearly just as bad. Overall, a great figure, but it could have used ratchets on the outside articulation as well.

[@inosuke2679]

The biggest transformer I have is sky Linx earth rise but I hope to get jet fire and have them fight both being commander class

[@scarboroughjames7]

I got both the original issue and the reissue of this figure.

[@2fabdad]

I found one at my local Walmart he was in the wrong spot they gave me 10% off hands-down he’s jetfire... Long time transformer fans should not be shocked or surprised about Hasbro quality control issues they’ve gotten better with the siege line but if you think about it I couldn’t get any worse

[@henry605]

5:45 I didn’t even know he could do this and thought it would be cool if the auto bot symbol was flippable and uh. Yeah

[@kevinmccauley4869]

Subscribed

[@trueslay4465]

2021 has confirmed a armada starscream modernized figure coming soon.

[@stoltobot]

I have no idea when this is turning up. I ordered through Amazon.jp, thought it was supposed to come at the start of July. Fucking expensive though, way more than the US ver so I hope Takara Tomy upped the ante on the QC

[@jakedc1997]

Future Commander Class ideas, Tidal Wave, Overload, Overlord, Wingsaber or Starsaber, Thunderclash, Armada Jetfire with a different name

[@markpearson5676]

Comander class sky lynx and tidal wave are the only ones i can think about

[@DMSL2007]

If i were you i would send it back for a replacement, i think you have a QC fail there.

[@Carcharodon]

Imagine if they actually cancelled his order and the Jetfire he got was somebody else's

[@donu-donu3075]

One of the weapons jetfire has looks like the twin buster rifle from gundam wing zero

[@caseysshenanigans708]

No fraggin' way!! How do you have him already?? HOW??!!! Edit: Wait, he's on Amazon now?? I need to get out more. 😩😩😩

[@baltmatrix]

Amazon.com had it for sale earlier in the week.

[@caseysshenanigans708]

@@baltmatrix I need to get this guy as soon as possible! Thank you SO MUCH for letting me know!! Really!

[@tonysteeleebw01]

Hasbro pulse

[@RegalRoyalWasTaken]

*ABSOLUTE UNIT*

[@chunkychad2504]

I can’t be the only person who thinks that a commander class g1 style Blackout would be friggin awesome, right?