macross

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.

Like the VF-0, Starscream's jet mode is more realistic and slicker than ever before, which probably has something to do with the fact that the MP-03 was visualized by Shoji Kawamori, the legendary mecha designer for the Macross series.