Summary
- Starscream’s design remains consistent across various Transformers media, from animated series to live-action films.
- Different versions of Starscream, like Bayverse and IDW Comics, add unique twists to the character’s appearance.
- Each Starscream design, from Generation 1 to War for Cybertron, offers nuanced characterizations and homage to the original icon.
When it comes to villain sidekicks in pop culture, there aren’t many that come to mind over Starscream, the deceptive yet useful second-in-command to Megatron. He pretty much embodies his faction’s title and is among the most memorable characters in the Transformers franchise.
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What stands out about Starscream’s design across the franchise is its consistency. From animated series to live-action films to anime to comic books, there are many different forms of Transformers media, but Starscream’s design has remained consistently similar across all of them, with a few notable exceptions.
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Bayverse Starscream
An Ugly Decepticon, But Also an F22 Raptor
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Release Date
June 24, 2009
Director
Michael Bay
Cast
Isabel Lucas
, Shia LaBeouf
, Megan Fox
, Ramon Rodriguez
, Josh Duhamel
, John Turturro
, Peter Cullen
, Hugo Weaving
, Tony Todd
, Mark Ryan
Main Genre
Sci-Fi
Writers
Michael Bay
, Shia LaBeouf
Studio(s)
Di Bonaventura Pictures
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This one’s a real mixed bag. The reason it’s on this list is because it also has some cool moments. On the other hand, it’s also very uncharacteristic of Starscream’s general appearance. To put it simply, Starscream, in his robot form in Michael Bay’s Transformers franchise is quite ugly. His torso is way too big for his body and his face, with his teeth visible and moments where he even spits as he talks. It’s quite unlike the character that fans of the series have come to love for so many years.
On the other hand, the sequences in which he transforms into an F22 raptor are incredibly cool. Especially the one where he takes out multiple US Air Force jets and wreaks havoc on the battlefield in Chicago, sending the Autobots scurrying with his hit-and-run attacks. Charlie Adler also puts in a fantastic voice-acting performance that remains true to the original character.
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Transformers One Starscream
An Interesting Design That Didn’t Get Enough Screen Time
Transformers One
Release Date
September 20, 2024
Director
Josh Cooley
Cast
Chris Hemsworth
, Brian Tyree Henry
, Scarlett Johansson
, keegan-michael key
, Steve Buscemi
, Laurence Fishburne
, Jon Hamm
, Vanessa Liguori
, Jon Bailey
, Jason Konopisos-Alvarez
, Evan Michael Lee
, James Remar
, Isaac C. Singleton Jr.
, Steve Blum
, Jinny Chung
, Josh Cooley
, Dillon Bryan
Main Genre
Animation
Writers
Andrew Barrer
, Steve Desmond
, Gabriel Ferrari
Studio(s)
Entertainment One
, Hasbro
, Nickelodeon Movies
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Transformers One is the latest piece of Transformers media to be released, taking the series back to its roots with a fresh look in the form of an animated movie series. While the movie explores the origin stories of the Autobots and the Decepticons, Starscream, voiced by Steve Buscemi has an interesting design as the leader of the High Guard.
While it does appear to pay tribute to the original G1 design of the character in some ways, the Starscream in Transformers One is more silver than red and blue. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get a lot of screen time other than his introduction as the leader of the High Guard. The design has potential and could grow on fans over time with future sequels as the character is developed.
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IDW Comics Starscream
Well Drawn, But Not Very Different From The Original
- Featured In: The Transformers: All Hail Megatron, Issue 8
- Year Released: 2009
- Artists Guido Guidi, Josh Burcham
- Genre: Fantasy, Fiction, Sci-Fi
Comic books often tend to have noticeably better designs than animated media or live-action films. Artists are given a lot more freedom to get creative with the designs. This especially comes through with the IDW series of Transformers comic books.
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Starscream’s design in these comic books is no exception either. His lines are sharp, and his face is a lot more expressive than any other form of Transformers media out there in the comics. However, it doesn’t try anything unique and sticks to a very similar design to the original G1 Starscream. Not to say there’s anything wrong with this. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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War for Cybertron Starscream
A Familiar Design With More Nuanced Characterization
- Featured In: Transformers: War For Cybertron: Siege
- Year Released: 2020
- Director: Takashi Kamei
- Starring: Jake Foushee, Jason Marnocha, Linsay Rousseau, Frank Todaro
Popularly known as the “Netflix Trilogy”, the Transformers: War for Cybertron trilogy features a Starscream that looks very similar to the Generation 1 design. Yet, modern animation and a very cool transformation into an aircraft that looks like a fancy fighter jet make this design work brilliantly as a homage to the original.
Furthermore, the series’ characterization of Starscream is quite interesting and gives his character a certain degree of nuance and depth. While he retains his cunning persona, he also has strong emotions about the Decepticon cause and their war against the Autobots.
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Prime Starscream
A Sharper, More Shrewd Design
Transformers: Prime
TV-Y7
Release Date
November 26, 2010
Cast
Frank Welker
, Josh Keaton
, Peter Cullen
, Jeffrey Combs
, Tania Gunadi
, Kevin Michael Richardson
, Ernie Hudson
, Andy Pessoa
, Sumalee Montano
, Steve Blum
, Daran Norris
, David Sobolov
, Nolan North
, Michael Ironside
, Adam Baldwin
, Clancy Brown
, Tony Todd
, Gina Torres
, Markie Post
, John Noble
, Peter Mensah
Main Genre
Animation
Seasons
3
Creator(s)
Alex Kurtzman
, Roberto Orci
, Duane Capizzi
, Jeff Kline
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Transformers: Prime is arguably the most popular variant of Transformers outside the live-action films. This Starscream design is a noteworthy departure from Generation 1 Starscream and all the designs the original inspired. And this departure is what makes this Starscream work so well.
Starscream retains all his qualities as a backstabbing, sniveling lieutenant in the long-running Transformers: Prime series. What makes his character design tick in this series is that his Decepticon model is a lot sharper, slender, and more angular. He doesn’t look physically imposing, but he can’t be underestimated either.
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Generation 1 Starscream
An Icon That Inspired The Character
- Featured In: The Transformers
- Year Released: 1984
- Created By: Hasbro, Takara
Starscream from The Transformers popularized as Generation 1 is the original design for the character and an icon in the Transformers fandom. While the character himself was known for repeatedly trying to usurp Megatron and gain command of the Decepticon, his design as a transformer who could become an F-15 fighter is among the coolest in the franchise.
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Furthermore, his transformation animation is seamless and quick, and kids back in the day enjoyed playing with his figurines because of this very reason. Generation 1 Starscream is etched into fandom folklore as one of the most consistent characters in the Transformers franchise. Both in design and characterization.
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Armada Starscream
Starscream Gets The Anime Treatment
- Featured In: Transformers: Armada
- Year Released: 2002
- Director: Masayuki Matsumoto, Hidehito Ueda
- Starring: Gary Chalk, David Kaye, Matt Hill, Michael Dobson
Starscream from Transformers: Armada is widely regarded as the best rendition of the character, right from his design, to his story and Michael Dobson’s impactful voice-acting performance. His character design in Transformers: Armada is quite different from his conventional design, but also remains true to its roots. His combat posture and energon sword are cool additions to his arsenal.
But what makes Armada Starscream stand out is his tragic, yet inspiring characterization. He’s constantly struggling with an internal conflict and moral conundrums. The show also gives him some meaningful interactions with humans and the Autobots.
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