Masterpiece Starscream versus Macross VF-0A
Submitted by ronn on May 25, 2010 - 9:59pm
Starscream and the Macross/Robotech variable fighter are probably the most popular transforming jet cartoon character/vehicle ever since both appeared in the mid 80's. Although there have been many versions and iterations of toys of either one, both Starscream and a Macross fighter have very little in common aside from the fact that both are jets and both can transform; until recently that is when in 2006, Takara Tomy/Habro and Yamato released the Masterpiece Starscream (MP-03) and 1/60 VF-0 toys, respectively.
I have chosen the VF-0, instead of original VF-1 for the following main reasons:
The other main similarity aside from the physical listed above is that the MP-03 was visualized by Shoji Kawamori, the legendary mecha designer for the Macross series. As a result, Starscream's jet mode is more realistic and slick than ever before.
You will see below that both jet modes have no protruding robot appendage to degrade aerodynamics. In addition, their canopy can open with a miniature pilot inside. Albeit, the Yamato one is more detailed.
On the other hand, MP-03's nose cone can swing open to reveal some kind of apparatus, most likely radar, as well as movable flaps that are folded during transformation.
The VF-0 has variable-sweep wings, much like the F-14.
In robot mode, there are less similarities where the VF-0 retains most of its aircraft slickness and Starscream blockier with thick arms and chunky fists.
I have chosen the VF-0, instead of original VF-1 for the following main reasons:
- the 1/60 VF-0 and MP-03 are roughly the same size, where as 1/60 VF-1 is too small and the bigger 1/48 VF-1 is too different in scale
- the MP-03 is very close to 1/60 scale
The other main similarity aside from the physical listed above is that the MP-03 was visualized by Shoji Kawamori, the legendary mecha designer for the Macross series. As a result, Starscream's jet mode is more realistic and slick than ever before.
You will see below that both jet modes have no protruding robot appendage to degrade aerodynamics. In addition, their canopy can open with a miniature pilot inside. Albeit, the Yamato one is more detailed.
On the other hand, MP-03's nose cone can swing open to reveal some kind of apparatus, most likely radar, as well as movable flaps that are folded during transformation.
The VF-0 has variable-sweep wings, much like the F-14.
In robot mode, there are less similarities where the VF-0 retains most of its aircraft slickness and Starscream blockier with thick arms and chunky fists.
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