More Henkei Skywarp and Thundercracker pics

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by onesock, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. WhiteMocha

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    No need to run... I own the Botcon set, and I actually agree with you! The wing-striping, plus the extra chrome and paint apps on the cannons, plus the painted chest vents, give this one a bit of an edge. I can't say for sure till I see them side by side in person, but I think I still slightly prefer the shade of blue and a few of the paint patterns in the Botcon version. Still, of the two, I think people lucked out that this was the one made more widley available.... it's extremely pretty! :) 

    And Skywarp is no contest... the pale purple on the Henkei version is much nicer and more G1-faithful than the bright Hasbro purple.
     
  2. grock35

    grock35 Hmmmm...

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    All I can say is that I can't wait for September to come.
     
  3. Runamuck

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    So beautiful seeing all three of them together. *tear*
     
  4. Scantron

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    God, that chrome looks awful...and I can't wait for the inevitable day when these ~$75 toys start developing chrome flaking. Probably the only way I'll get a Thundercracker for this line though (kicking myself for not getting the BotCon set), so I've got him pre-ordered. Thankfully, I already have Classics Skywarp, which looks better and, most importantly, doesn't have that chrome.
     
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  5. Powersa

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    Very true to G1
     
  6. Basketball Jones

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    I don't see how they could create such a flawless Skywarp color scheme at the same time as such a flawed Ramjet.

    Skywarp is very popular in Japan. He'd sell regardless of whether the scheme was as impressive as it is.
     
  7. Incepticon

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    The Henkei version of Ramjet? What's so flawed about him? I can't remember the details of him other than the bottom of his wings are now painted to match the top as they were in G1.
     
  8. CrackerBoy

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    Where can you pre-order?? i haven't seen them...and how much are they going for?
     
  9. Runamuck

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    Well, BBTS comes to mind. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=943&category=4165

    There was a member of this board who was taking orders for whoever got on board quick enough, but I don't think he's taking preorders anymore.
     
  10. omega ranger

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    Someday, I'll get them. But today is not that day. Sorry, Henkei!!!

    My list so far for Henkei to get:
    * Megatron
    * Astrotrain
    * Thundercracker
    * Powerglide

    These are the only ones Classics doesn't cover or these look way different than their US counterparts. I shall call Henkei Astrotrain Blast-Off, for the record....
     
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    Personally, I think this is a great idea!
     
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    I'm happy with my Hasbro Skywarp, though that one does look very nice. I DO want the Thundercracker, if I can afford it.
     
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    hmmm tempted to buy TWO sets
     
  16. cappeca

    cappeca wtf is this?

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    IAWTP

    *also runs*
     
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    Again, because people STILL miss it:

    Pre-orders are from May 20 to June 21st or 22nd, I forget which.

    It ships in September.
     
  18. Otispq

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    They both look good, but I'm thinking only Thundercracker to order.
     
  19. lookinglasself

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    Very nice. Can't wait to get them.
     
  20. Johnator

    Johnator 'Til All Are Gone!

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    WOW these look amazing!