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Takara Transformers Asia Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:08 am
by El Duque
It appears the rumors are true, Takara will be releasing Classics Ultra Magnus in the Asian market. Earlier in the month Seibertron member Primeultimus reported purchasing what was assumed to be an unreleased prototype of Henkei Ultra Magnus, which sparked quite a debate regarding the figure's authenticity. Since then Seibertron member 千代爸爸 has also reported purchasing one of these figures off TaoBao, and has went on to post some in-hand images of the figure (see below).

Now site sponsor Robotkingdom has confirmed that Takara will be releasing this figure in the Asian market late September/early October. As you can see the figure sports a new deco and chrome. They have also posted a pre-order, the figure is priced at $67.90. A great opportunity for those who missed out on the Target exclusive version!

Robotkingdom wrote:Description :
Pre-order, available late September / early October 2012.

*Full body in white colour, different colour with the Hasbro version, more G1 color accurate!


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Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 3:29 am
by Trikeboy
About damn time Takara, how long has it been since Henkei started? It's a shame it won't look good in City Commander. Too much white will show in it. Though, I wonder if Fansproject are rubbing their hands together and planning a rerelease of the armor. Maybe even a new limited run in slightly different colors.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:42 am
by Autobot032
Ah, I do love seeing people eat crow. I'm glad this is legit, ONLY for that. Ah, such glee. :D

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 5:57 am
by Jelze Bunnycat
Autobot032 wrote:Ah, I do love seeing people eat crow. I'm glad this is legit, ONLY for that. Ah, such glee. :D


O, I prefer chicken myself. :lol:

I did have doubts at first, I admit, but with TakaraTomy confirming it, well... Color me surprised. I wonder what brought them to this. I already have the Hasbro one, so I see no need to get him.

BTW I thought Asia was Hasbro Asia territory.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:47 am
by fenrir72
His being too white matters not. The armor cover him anyway and the lower extremities is just as it should be just like the G1 version.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:19 am
by Blackstreak
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: I wonder what brought them to this.


Money. Did you see that price tag of almost $68? I'm glad I have the original release already. Ignoring the price tag the paint is awesome. I like it.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:20 am
by mooncake623
finally!!

this has been brought.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:04 am
by Stormrider
I missed out on the Hasbro exclusive. Glad Takara is finally releasing. Happy to pick this up.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:06 am
by Swindle01
Looks crap and way way to late Takara

rarly do i say this but - Hasbro version is superior

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:34 am
by Mkall
I'm not too keen on this guy thankfully. I'm glad to hear it's legit though.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:52 am
by craggy
only thing I can see as maybe being a problem is that his thighs are silver. the hasbro one has white thighs which make the CC armour look more G1. so it's actually not a case of "too much white will show", but quite the opposite. Still, the KO Magnus I have has the armour sitting all wobbly. Hopefully this one will fit it better.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:19 am
by Rated X
Im happy with the Hasbro one. I got one fairly cheap with no guns and the KO guns matched perfectly.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:20 pm
by XDMan
Takara superior. :APPLAUSE:

Hasbro inferior. :sad:

Six years in the past, Takara made these toys all right. But they let Hasbro be the first to release them as Classics, but their way (wrong details, neon Megatron). Two years later, Takara wanted to show Hasbro that their doing them the wrong way. Luckily, Takara made these as Henkei figurines but this time, the G1 way.

Another reason why Takara is MUCH more better than Hasblow.

High hopes for UM's own trailer. :PRAY: :PRAY: :PRAY: :PRAY: :PRAY: :PRAY:

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:33 pm
by Sodan-1
Holy crap!

Better late than never I suppose. Not sure how the white chassis will look with the City COmmander trailer hooked up to the back, but yeah, I'll probably get it.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:37 pm
by Mindmaster
To this day I still kick myself for never getting this mold.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 3:05 pm
by RAcast
Rated X wrote:Im happy with the Hasbro one. I got one fairly cheap with no guns and the KO guns matched perfectly.

Are there any decent KOs still around for not-too-much? I also picked up a weaponless Classics Prime when I saw it for cheap an he could use his own guns. :P

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 3:11 pm
by UltraMason
Im sittin here lookin up at my authentic city commander armor with henkei optimus inside and I just cant imagine him looking any better. (dont care about the truck mode)
The red arms look so much better than the white, he doesnt look like he's wearing an AC slater shirt showing off white abs because the red blends in, his legs are silver so his kneepads pop more and the dark blue works fine and is hardly noticable. Plus the red gun looks better than the white one with all that silver trim. of course the silver machine gun looks cooler than a black one.
Its cool that asians can get a classics magnus though. seems more like dreamwave style with the white legs. I dont see it looking very good in the armor though.
anyone rockin their magnus with henkei prime? back me up on how sweet it looks! :BOT:

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:44 pm
by fenrir72
Like you are going to look at the based figure with the Power Armor on. Its the armor that makes Magnus.............well Magnus. Btw, if you own a G1 version, just look at how the all white figure works.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:50 pm
by MGrotusque
I think this mold looks spectacular painted white! I really like it a lot. I do think, however, that i like the Hasbro version just a tinsy bit better with the blue legs but i certainly won't say that i "dont't" like this total white one. Especially because of G1 accuracy.

I'm glad i have the Hasbro version already but i'd be tempted to buy this "naked :lol: " Magnus to stand beside my FP armoured up one.

68 bucks is a little steep though but not too bad i guess. Not including shipping of course.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:17 am
by joesaysso
The arm kibble completely spoils this mold for me. I do not own one and do not regret not owning one. I will easily pass on this one. My only regret regarding this mold was that I skipped the 2-pack with skywarp and I do regret not getting skywarp when I had the chance.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:28 am
by fenrir72
Well, the mold IS a shell former of sorts hence the kibble. The things you have to pay to make him look like a truck at the same time.GF Convoy on the other hand......now that's how you do a modern Convoy!

Not that I have anything to complain about this mold either, oh wait, no 'stacks while in 'bot mode :lol:

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:27 pm
by Rated X
RAcast wrote:
Rated X wrote:Im happy with the Hasbro one. I got one fairly cheap with no guns and the KO guns matched perfectly.

Are there any decent KOs still around for not-too-much? I also picked up a weaponless Classics Prime when I saw it for cheap an he could use his own guns. :P


Go to Chimungmung's Toy Shop. I know he has the KO Prime's cheap. He might have KO Magnus too but Im not sure.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:47 pm
by LOST Cybertronian
too little too late. The chrome is nice but it's the only thing Henkei UM has going for him.

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 6:36 am
by fenrir72
LOST Cybertronian wrote:too little too late. The chrome is nice but it's the only thing Henkei UM has going for him.


3 or 4 years too late? :lol:

Re: Takara Transformers Aisa Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus

PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:30 am
by El Duque
TransformersAsia.com has released promo images and the official release date for the recently revealed Classics Ultra Magnus Asia Exclusive. The figure will come in premium packaging and feature a new deco including chrome. He's scheduled for a China only September 28th release date.

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