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I'm glad after a stint of barely different from the Universe counterparts, these two Henkei figures have more differences than most of the latest group (like Lambor, Octane, and Prowl - despite Prowl's retooling).
I really like Galvatron's purple and the replacement of the orange with black. Not diggint the tank as much as the US version, but the robot is much improved.
Ironhide has a yellow stripe like others had hoped for. The added dark gray is nice, and the chrome is well suited on him. The window paint seems to match closer on this figure.
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Aug 31 2008, 09:40 PM
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 1999-2009 And Beyond! Group: Content Manager Posts: 27,986 Joined: 20-December 01 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 34 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
His entire TURRET is chrome?
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Aug 31 2008, 09:41 PM
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 Let's get hammered. Group: Citizen Posts: 4,797 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Somewhere, over a rainbow. Member No.: 11,067 Faction: Free Agent |
I'm liking Henkei Ironhide.
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Aug 31 2008, 09:48 PM
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President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 17,031 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 |
QUOTE(Dr Fang @ Aug 31 2008, 10:40 PM)  His entire TURRET is chrome? Barf. I was expecting it. Or the non orange part of the cannon. Randy -------------------- |
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Aug 31 2008, 09:50 PM
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 FOOLISH, DOOMED CREATURES! Group: Citizen Posts: 17,994 Joined: 12-January 02 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 245 Faction: Autobot |
Man, that yellow stripe on Ironhide may win me over the American one. I'd have to get a better comparison, though.
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Aug 31 2008, 09:53 PM
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President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 17,031 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 |
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Aug 31 2008, 09:54 PM
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 Group: News Manager Posts: 15,554 Joined: 12-January 02 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 268 Faction: Free Agent |
Yellow stripe is awesome! Chrome turret and missile racks not so much.
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Aug 31 2008, 09:54 PM
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 This is no droid, boy. No droid. Group: Citizen Posts: 18,638 Joined: 13-April 04 From: Hamilton, NY Member No.: 4,424 Faction: Free Agent |
Man, Ironhide looks nice. The chrome is even used fairly well!
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Aug 31 2008, 09:57 PM
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 o_0 Group: Citizen Posts: 1,764 Joined: 24-October 06 From: your mothers womb Member No.: 9,201 Faction: Decepticon |
This is pretty depressing IMO. While I love my American Galvy and don't care at all about this japanese version ironhide is mixed results and ultimately a no buy with me. They got the face right, the chrome use is nice but the rims aren't painted and that yellow stripe, while G1 akur8, is total suck on a red SUV. Since I already have to paint the rims I might as well go the full nine and paint the face and windows on the US version and save myself half the money on this.
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Aug 31 2008, 10:08 PM
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 Thanks for sharing! Group: Retired Staff Posts: 20,919 Joined: 23-December 01 From: Columbus, IN Member No.: 110 Faction: Free Agent |
Great! Ironhide isn't perfect, but he seems to improve on a lot of the issues I have with the American version's paint deco. Was hoping for painted wheels, but I guess I can live without them, and the chrome is reasonable on him. Galvatron, not so much. The robot mode could be more G1 accurate with the red knees, and they really killed the tank mode.
Ironhide may be the first time ever that I skip a Hasbro version to just get an import. This post has been edited by J Gargoyle220: Aug 31 2008, 10:15 PM -------------------- "The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticize others. Rather, we must criticize ourselves. How much am I doing about my anger? About my attachment, about my hatred, about my pride, my jealousy? These are the things which we must check in daily life." - The Dalai Lama "So it was okay to waterboard a guy over 80 times, but God forbid the guy who could understand what that prick was saying has a boyfriend." - Jon Stewart, in reference to the dismissal of military personnel under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy |
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Aug 31 2008, 10:09 PM
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 SLAPPER LIIIIIIVES Group: Citizen Posts: 18,281 Joined: 12-January 02 Member No.: 280 |
Galvatron looks like crap. And I'm the guy who allegedly likes everything.
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Aug 31 2008, 10:13 PM
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 Not just a decade in but a "W" Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 32,786 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Westlake, OH Member No.: 3,012 |
Ironhide is bought.
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Aug 31 2008, 10:31 PM
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President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 17,031 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 |
Wow, I knew the dark gray on Ironhide was new, but I didn't realize all of the other improvements to make him more G1 cartoon. This is baring the blue face we've seen him with lately (which I hope the American version doesn't have).
Randy
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Aug 31 2008, 10:38 PM
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 Real oldschool Group: Citizen Posts: 2,950 Joined: 21-December 01 From: Miami Member No.: 62 Faction: Free Agent |
*groan*
Why is Takara so in love with chrome? -------------------- Derrick Wyatt is the single worst thing to happen to Transformers design ever.
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Aug 31 2008, 10:38 PM
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Thanks for sharing! Group: Retired Staff Posts: 20,919 Joined: 23-December 01 From: Columbus, IN Member No.: 110 Faction: Free Agent |
Yeah, this Ironhide breaks up the red in robot mode much more nicely, with the gray shoulders. Can't say I'm a fan of using up paint applications to chrome over the clear headlights and tail lights though, when they could have painted the wheels instead. The silver detailing around the bottom of the vehicle mode is probably the one thing I like better on the Hasbro version.
This post has been edited by J Gargoyle220: Aug 31 2008, 10:39 PM -------------------- "The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticize others. Rather, we must criticize ourselves. How much am I doing about my anger? About my attachment, about my hatred, about my pride, my jealousy? These are the things which we must check in daily life." - The Dalai Lama "So it was okay to waterboard a guy over 80 times, but God forbid the guy who could understand what that prick was saying has a boyfriend." - Jon Stewart, in reference to the dismissal of military personnel under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy |
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Aug 31 2008, 10:41 PM
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 And here's the Kick-Off! Group: Citizen Posts: 1,363 Joined: 18-April 04 Member No.: 4,442 |
Ironhide does indeed look more detailed. I may buy. Galvatron looks ok, but not enough to import. His legs are just sooo lacking in solidity.
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Aug 31 2008, 10:48 PM
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President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 17,031 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 |
I really like the new purple and gray on Galvatron. Getting rid of that orange for black is an improvement too, as that orange was a bit much.
Randy
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Aug 31 2008, 10:48 PM
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 Secretly contemplating punching Ampere in the back of the neck. Group: Citizen Posts: 6,437 Joined: 30-March 04 From: Montreal Member No.: 4,369 Faction: Autobot |
Henkei Ironhide is so great, and the only chrome is his weapon. That is great. I am skipping the Universe one and getting this.
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Aug 31 2008, 10:51 PM
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Wow, what absolutely utter failure on TakaraTomy's part. I'm absolutely astounded they kept the gray on Galvatron, and the chrome adds absolutely nothing as usual.
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Aug 31 2008, 10:54 PM
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 now that's some powerful stupid... Group: Citizen Posts: 3,582 Joined: 16-September 03 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 3,572 Faction: Autobot |
Ironhide looks really nice. not sure if hes worth double the cost though, both versions have their perks.
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