(NOTE: Because this is a repaint, this is not a full-blown review. This mainly covers any changes made to the mold and the color scheme, and merely compares it to G1 Silverstreak. For a review on the mold itself, read the review of G1 Silverstreak here.)

    Smokescreen has actually had some mold changes done from his predecessors Silverstreak and Prowl. They're minor mold changes, to be sure- pretty much only his front bumper and his rear spoiler have been changed- but they're significant enough to make him a different type of sportscar. And I have to say, I prefer the look of this vehicle mode over the other ones- and not just because of the remolded parts. The color scheme itself is very eye-catching- the dark red and blue mix together wonderfully, and the white stripes add a nice flair to the overall look as well. The number "38", while not entirely authentic, still gives him a really nice NASCAR-esque feel. The colors also worth just as well in robot mode, although the white is a bit more prevalent than the red.
    Smokescreen is a step above his mold-brothers, with an improved color scheme and a nice remolding done to the car mode to keep him from being "just another car repaint". In fact, the only thing keeping me from recommending him to those of us who remember G1 is his very steep price and minimal articulation. If you can get past that, then by all means, buy him.

Review by Beastbot

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