009 TakaraTomy Henkei Dark Skyfire -TF Source Video Review 009

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This is a TF Source video review of TakaraTomy Henkei Dark Skyfire.

Ever since his introduction into the Transformers Universe, Skyfire has had somewhat of a sordid past. Friends with Starscream, incredibly powerful, and able to fly these are all traits most Autobots just do not have. Even the new Revenge of the Fallen iteration of Jetfire has him originally siding with The Decepticons, an archetype that this guy will apparently never be able to shrug off. The idea of a Decepticon version of the Jetfire toy first came from TF sticker restoration site reprolabels.com. Their Evil Jetfire custom sticker kit gave you everything you needed to kitbash your own G1 evil Jetfire toy. Our first official Decepticon version of the white knight turned dark has been released as a Gentei exclusive from TakaraTomy's Toy Hobby online store. This stunning black repaint features purple accessories and an eerie green plastic in place of the original cockpit and helmet visor. Watch day turn to night as we take a look at our first official Dark Sky Fire toy.

The black repaint strikes again! However, this time it at least serves a greater purpose. As the Jetfire / Skyfire character evolves with the franchise, so too must its representations. The new movie depicted a completely new version of the classic character as the ultimate spy plane, the SR-71 blackbird. This black version of the henkei mold is no doubt in response to this 21st century version of the flying deception turned autobot. The very existence of this special version of the toy may help propel stock in Jetfire up into the top 10 for some fans. Let's hope for more henkei and classics exclusives that harken back to the origins of the franchise yet can borrow from some of the new. It is this non-linear evolution of the brand that keeps fans coming back again and again.

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Produced by:
Diablien - http://www.collecticon.org

Music by:
The Coming Weak - http://www.thecomingweak.com
Punchline - http://www.punchkids.com

Figures provided by Deceptigtar and KOtoys.com - http://www.kotoys.com
Packaged Sample provided by TF Source - http://www.tfsource.com

Additional photography provided by
DENNIS-TOYS - http://dennis-toys.blogspot.com/
REPROLABELS - http://www.reprolabels.com

Additional illustration provided by
MUCUN - http://mucun.deviantart.com/

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• transformers
• tfsource
• dark
• black
• skyfire
• jetfire
• henkei
• diablien
• collecticon
• classics

[tfsource]

We are going to be giving away a Free MINT IN BOX DARK SKYFIRE to a random subscriber of TFsource on youtube! If you want a chance to get it, simply SUBSCRIBE to our channel on youtube and you are entered to win! Good luck everyone!

[primefan100]

@tfsource hi tf source i have an question if you could slow down on the price on masterpice optimus prime and i also wonder when your'e newest video are going to come out.

[794littleman794]

I think I will buy this while it's on sale now!

[jetseekers]

does he transform into an f-14 tomcat?

[robpeter1]

wicked i just subscribed before i read about winning it i hope i do this figure is proper BO. love these reviews guys. 

[RRVCrinale]

I have Lynn Minmay's voice in my head and...I don't know why.

[jubilante14]

Man...I really like your review/documentary style. The graceful transformation sequence is top-notch!

[RickDeee]

The Dark Skyfire originates from the 8th Episode of the 1st season, of the G1 cartoon "Fire on the Mountain" at 15 mins in, you see Starscream and Thundercracker carrying in a damaged Skyfire. for about 5 seconds he's in black/purple Skywarp colors, before reverting to his usual red/white color scheme. It's most likely an animation error due to the animators just being used to drawing Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker together.

[mrsagafan369]

great review

[kmoua07]

Always like TFSource Reviews

[joeldarkmaster]

(^^, )