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Photo essay showing the differences between the 1984(85) Gen 1 Starscream and
the 2003 re-issue by Hasbro.
2003 Starscream Commemorative Series II ( There was a 2001 release
also)
1984 Starscream - Type 1 Canopy
Photo coming soon
Wings:
Note: In all photos of the wings the G1 1984 is the LEFT of the two
pictured.
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Top view of a large-peg wing from jet. (G1 on the
left)
No apparent difference. (2003 wing has not had the Decepticon logo
applied. The red stripe was applied at the factory for both wings ) |
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Length of pegs.
No apparent difference. The 2003 was a copy of the large-peg wing like
the one in the left side if the photo. |
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Wingtips:
Here finally is molding diffirence that, so far, has held consistently
in all the comparisons I have made. (even with short-peg G1 SS wings)
. Look closely at the two small projections on the back of each wing
tip show at the bottom of each photo on the left. The G1 Starscream
wing (left) has a square shape projection, while the 2003 (right) has a
rounded shape. |
Rudders: (also called vertical fins, but Hasbro calls them Rudders in the
Instruction Booklet) In all these photos, the G1 Rudder is on the
left.
The 2003 re-issue Rudder was cast from what has been referred to by TF collectors
as a large peg hole rudder.
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Sticker:
The white border on the 2003 rudder sticker (right) is wider, rounded,
and does not come as close to the trailing edge of the rudder. |
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Vent Holes:
No difference. |
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Mold Numbers:
Like most large peg hole rudders, the 2003 (right) has a number in the
rear inside. The number of our 2003 was 11. |
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Quality of Mold:
The only difference found in this study was a lack of detail possibility
caused by inferior molds or technique. The small rectangular box easily visible
on the G1 (left) can barely be seen on the 2003 (right) |
Tail Fins: ( also called Tail Wings, Horizontal Fins, or Elevators - Hasbro
calls them Tail Fins)
Fuselage: (body) In the photos below, the G1 is on the left or at the
rear of the photo.
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Canopy: The Canopy design used by the 2003 the same as
the second variation of the G1. The 2003 (foreground) uses what we refer
to as the Type 2 canopy/ |
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Manufactuer: The only thing you really need to do to tell the bodies appart is look
at the Manufacturer's name. The 20032 has "Hasbro 2002"
molded into its left leg. Note also the the 2003 was made in China, not
japan. |
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COLOR:
The 2003 has a slightly darker blue than our G1 Starscream. However,
that could have been the result of 17 years of fading. |
FIST/HANDS
G1
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2002 Starscream Fist are Double Tab version of the G1. Since
all the G1 Starscream fist appear to have been Single Tab, then all blue
Starscream double tabs are probably the 2001 or 2003 re-issue. This
remains to be seen. |
Missile Launchers
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2003 Missile Launcher has a larger hold to accommodate the
wider missile used by the 2003. Also, the 2003 launcher have springs and really
launch the missiles. |
Missiles:
Nose Gear:
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G1 on the left, and the 2003 on the Right |
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