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Seibertron.com sponsor Kapow! Toys has posted via Youtube a video review of the Asia exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus. Check out this late entry into the Henkei line and all of its "chromey goodness" embedded below.

As much as I like this, I do not like the silver design used on his vehicle mode. I think the subtle blue might have looked nice, especially with an in front of it. But that is me.

So I guess this comes down to packaging, and if I have managed to find something that I will like more than this piece as well.

Agreed! That's just you.

fenrir72 wrote:Agreed! That's just you.

Who else would I be? Besides the version of me that actually is living in an area that would actually make me happy, have the pieces I want, and be with somebody that both loves me and does not drive me insane?

Fenrir seems to be fanboying this toy like it's his/her child.

I get it, it's supposed to look like the Prime base from the original Ultra Magnus, but come on, it's just another overpriced Optimus repaint.

Seriously, It's time to stop playing the 'paint it white and call it Magnus' card. (same goes for black and purple)

At least it serves a purpose for those still in need of a core for 3rd party add-ons.

dedcat wrote:I get it, it's supposed to look like the Prime base from the original Ultra Magnus, but come on, it's just another overpriced Optimus repaint.

He's an import piece that is exclusive to the marketplaces outside of Japan. So he is going to be that price simply because he is a remold of Classics/Henkei! Convoy, and would cost nearly as much if imported to Japan.

So he is not overpriced... But rather the standard price for an import his size.

dedcat wrote:Seriously, It's time to stop playing the 'paint it white and call it Magnus' card. (same goes for black and purple)

Or... You can just not buy it, allow the fans who want him buy it, and take the time writing to Hasbro and/or Takara Tomy about which characters YOU would like to see be given a new mold, reissue, etc. Because as they say - "It is better to write the company a convincing argument on why a character needs a new mold, reissue, etc. than to bicker over an item that you clearly will not buy. Because in the end, that letter will allow them to have an idea that you will like."

dedcat wrote:At least it serves a purpose for those still in need of a core for 3rd party add-ons.

This. This is one of the reasons why people here should import him. But for me... I am good with my (e-HOBBY version) "Alternity" Ultra Magnus. Typo in his name and all.

synthetik wrote:Fenrir seems to be fanboying this toy like it's his/her child.

Me no fan boying this. If you don't like it well, don't buy it. I CAN afford getting one, still on the fence since I already own the original Hasbro + Reprolabel upgrade decals + the 1st edition CC by FP.

Maybe its just me but.............you won't hear me bellyaching about how white he is or something. I'd expect that fans by now would have accepted the fact that:

1. Japanese versions HAVE extra or different paint applications
2. Expensive (not including shipping of course)
3. Most, if not all Japanese versions of United/henkei, e-hobby etc versions always try to emulate either the original cartoon or the original toy's paint application.

Criticism for a figure not yet released? I find it hard to swallow but criticism for a figure THAT has already been released like MP Hotrodimus( will all its design flaws) that has already been inspected/reviewed, well that TO me is more believable.

fenrir72 wrote:

synthetik wrote:Fenrir seems to be fanboying this toy like it's his/her child.

Me no fan boying this. If you don't like it well, don't buy it. I CAN afford getting one, still on the fence since I already own the original Hasbro + Reprolabel upgrade decals + the 1st edition CC by FP.

Maybe its just me but.............you won't hear me bellyaching about how white he is or something. I'd expect that fans by now would have accepted the fact that:

1. Japanese versions HAVE extra or different paint applications
2. Expensive (not including shipping of course)
3. Most, if not all Japanese versions of United/henkei, e-hobby etc versions always try to emulate either the original cartoon or the original toy's paint application.

Criticism for a figure not yet released? I find it hard to swallow but criticism for a figure THAT has already been released like MP Hotrodimus( will all its design flaws) that has already been inspected/reviewed, well that TO me is more believable.

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This is pretty much how I feel when stuff like this happens.