Robotech Max Sterling & 2020 Toyota Supra

       

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Made By:
Jada Toys
Scale:
1/24
MSRP:
US$24.99
Overview:
Packaging (Design):9/10
Packaging (Durability):8/10
Casting (Body):8/10
Casting (Interior):8/10
Casting (Chassis):7/10
Casting (Engine):7/10
Paint (Exterior):8/10
Paint (Interior):N/A
Paint (Trim/Graphics):8/10
Overall Panel Fit:8/10
Total Score:7.8/10

 
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Jada Toys Max Sterling Toyota Supra
Jada Toys Max Sterling Toyota Supra Packaging Jada Toys Max Sterling Toyota Supra with figure Jada Toys Max Sterling Toyota Supra interior Jada Toys Max Sterling Toyota Supra engine Jada Toys Max Sterling Toyota Supra hood detail Jada Toys Max Sterling Toyota Supra rear

 
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NOTE: This is a modified reissue of an existing model, and this review will focus on the changes made between the cars. You can see the original review for more details.

Background

Enlisting in the Robotech Defense Force after the Zentraedi attack, Max quickly became one of the best flyers in the fleet. His skills were impresive enough to catch the eye of the Zentraedi, especially Miriya who became a spy on the SDF-1 in a scheme to best him in competition.

 

Packaging

The only change from Roy Fokker's box is the images of the character and mech. Max's portrait now makes up the right edge of the front panel window, and the veritech fighter is in blue.

 

Casting/Paint

Whatever gremlins had been plaguing Fokker's Supra seem to have been worked out here. The casting work is still OK, but the fit, finish, and paint work are much improved. The blue base is nice and clean, the graphics are generally aligned correctly, and the finish is smooth and even. It's not totally flawless - there is still a bit of a step between the door and fender graphics - but it's so much better now. Panels open and close correctly with proper alignment. The glass is nice and clear. The rear plate is still black with white text and a Robotech logo at the top, this time reading "Sterling."

 

Features/Accessories

Everything works as it did before. There's also a metal 1/24 Max Sterling figure included, painted in his white and blue flight suit and carrying his helmet. He looks far better than Roy, with a generally clean casting boosted by excellent paint apps with nice sharp edges and solid coverage.

 

Accuracy

This is not based on an existing design, but is instead a "character car" that simply uses an existing tooling with a new paint job to evoke a persona. It does do a decent job of capturing the essence of Max's Veritech.

 

Overall

After the disappointment of Roy Fokker's Supra, I had planned to pass on the rest of this series. But somewhere along the line Jada got things straightened out, and I'm glad I was able to pick this one up.

 

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