Henkei Prowl Review with Many Pics

Discussion in 'Transformers Feedback & Reviews' started by solitudinal, Sep 18, 2008.

  1. solitudinal

    solitudinal /B/anned

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    Sorry I did not picture them, but yes they do. It is stuck behind the figure itself at the back of the carded package.
     
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    Check out the difference in Prowl's light piped eyes.

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    I dig the lighter blue plastic for light piping. It shines through more reliably and makes the eyes "brighter".
     
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    I am guessing that link cannot be hot-linked.
     
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    the only problem i have with classics prowl IS the white missiles, the white launchers are fine, it's the missiles part that just is meh, to me. because it makes the missile/launcher look like one piece, i wish they would of painted them differently, but this same thing, the henkei one, failed to do too. which is why i passed, plus, i like the hasbro lightbar more anyways.
     
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    solitudinal /B/anned

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    Some long awaited TFU Prowl Vs. Henkei Prowl Pics:

    I'm not sure if my TFU Prowl figure is wonky, but I notice the paint apps on Henkei Prowl are A LOT better. It's pure crystal white whereas TFU Prowl appears to show some signs of yellowing. I kept my TFU Prowl in a Detolf and out of any sunlight.

    Another thing I find inexplicable, but Henkei Prowl is the slightest bit taller than TFU Prowl? Amidoingitwrong? I checked and made sure my TFU Prowl was properly transformed. Maybe someone could shed some light on this.

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    Side by side.

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    Very noticeably different chaser lights

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    Something's not right here.

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    See?

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    Top view. As mentioned by chuckcjc, the light-piped eyes are different. And I much prefer the Henkei version.

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    Another side view.

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    Something doesn't seem right about the feet. Henkei Prowl is on the left. I double checked to make sure my TFU Prowl was correctly transformed. Did I do something wrong? :confused: 

    Vehicle mode comparison to come later.
     
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    Solitud bro i think for the Henkei Prowl maybe you didn't push his chest all the way down (maybe) that's why the height difference.
     
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    Here ya go..(sorry double post)

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    (All pixs from Seibertron)
     
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    Dolza_Khyron Well-Known Member

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    you forgot to pull out prowl's feet lol... *tfu's* :) 

    for me, seeing them side by side.

    he doesn't seem all that different to me, other then the chrome, but i do like how they look good together, lol kind'a like a police squad.
     
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    solitudinal /B/anned

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    Thanks guys :) 
     
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    Shark Jumper さあ、お前の罪を数えろ

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    Well I'm glad Henkei has better red compared to his TFU counterpart, but I wish they gave him a better looking siren...
     
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    solitudinal /B/anned

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    I find his chaser lights kinda cute though. Very "japanese". :D 

    And yes, he has nicer red, and his crotch is translucent and looks overall more "quality" material, compared to the opaque TFU which is kinda blah.
     
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    Is it me or is the Henkei's gun a tad shorter than the Hasbro's version?
     
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    solitudinal /B/anned

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    They are the same length. :) 

    From your avatar I can see you're a huge Prowl fan.
     
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    solitudinal /B/anned

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    Here are his pics in Vehicle Mode. The differences in paint apps are more obvious in the first 2 pics.

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    Just for fun. I love rack-focus shots :) 
     
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    Fantastic pics, I can't wait to replace my Universe version with this one!:thumbs2: 
     
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    nice, might pick up if i see him cheap localy
     
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    Got mine from BBTS the other day and I am convinced that Henkei is the way to go. All the problems w/ the Universe version are addressed and fixed and he is just a superior version of the figure. After all the other Henkei I bought (I am about 75% Universe/Classics, 25% Henkei) I am going to save some money and only get the Henkei from now on. The chrome, the paint, the plastic, everything is superior.
     
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    I like the siren on universe more than henkei. But Henkei is better with everything else...
     
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    Congrats on your new purchase and I'm glad that you are happy with it. Hope the pics in this thread helped contribute at least something in your decision to get the Henkei version. :)