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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby NuclearConvoy » Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:21 pm

Once again, the Hasbro version of a toy would have been better if it hadn't been so mottled looking with a second, unneeded colour thrown in....plus the chrome on the target master looks boss.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Loki God Of Mischief » Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:39 pm

I'll be buying both versions of Cyclonus. He's one of my all time favorite Transformers, so both are must buys. The Hasbro one is a definite homage of the original toy and his IDW look. Whereas TakTom's Henkei version is a perfect homage to his cartoon model. We got really lucky because he can do both is cartoon and toy wing configurations! I'm going to go out on a limb and say that before he comes out Cyclonus will be the best toy in the Universe/Henkei line(s).

Not sure if I'll get Countdown, I loved the Micromaster base as a kid and the color scheme looks alright. I'll most likely get him if I have extra money.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby typh0id » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:00 pm

First-Aid wrote:Imagine setting the Galvatron/Cyclonus/Scourge trio standing at the feet of the Unicron figure...



I have Ultra Magnus (CC upgraded), Hot Rod, Galvatron, and Cyclonus standing with Unicron...Makes me smile :)
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Jenus » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:25 pm

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I'd have to say I'm going to go ahead and buy both of them. I like that Hasbro's version is more of a darker purple, but the only thing I don't like is his beige thigh and bicep and then with Takara's Version I like that it's more G1 accurate.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Stormrider » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:41 pm

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Kup98ss wrote:Universe = Cyclonus :grin:
Henkei = "his armada" :)



I like that. It puts a cool twist on things.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby ShGarland_1383 » Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:11 pm

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Stormrider wrote:
Kup98ss wrote:Universe = Cyclonus :grin:
Henkei = "his armada" :)



I like that. It puts a cool twist on things.


I like that too! I saw those images of Henkei Cyclonus and I was thinking, "WTH! Way to ruin the fact that I just got home from buying U2.0 Cyclonus, dudes!"
:-x :cry:

But then I read this post I've quoted, and I got thinking, "Yeah, there ya go. That's it right there."

This is the only time Takara/Tomy's ever truly screwed it up for me though. More generally, my "Pass on Henkei" attitude has mostly been because I don't feel like I really need Japanese versions of figures I can get cheaper just by waiting for the US editions to show up on local pegs. Except for Henkei Megatron (which I bought just just for the G1-based deco, which generally should have been done with Classics Meg to begin with), I'm just as happy with Classics/U2.0 releases as I'd be with Henkei versions. This time, however... YUCK! Good thing nobody's holding a gun to my head saying Buy it! The only good thing about this release for me is that I read somewhere Takara didn't release a Targetmaster Cyclonus back in G1. If that's the case, the only bad thing here for them is that I feel Henkei Cyclonus got a 25th Anniversary Prime treatment.

Sorry about the rant...just couldn't let this one go without venting.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Stockade » Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:56 pm

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Well after seeing that pic of the Henkei version of Cyclonus, he looks awful! not menacing at all! Definitley getting the Hasbro version for sure!! and as for Countdown, that walking cannon is mine!!! :twisted:
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Barrelass » Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:03 pm

I find myself turning into a nerd more and more each day. I am hoping when/if we get a Scourge that the Henkei version is this different from the Hasbro version so I can have an army of Sweeps who look different from Scourge.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Sowndwave76 » Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:05 pm

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Well, now that I've seen those pix, I think I'm going one and one.
Both are good, and the chrome doesn't bother me at all this time.
Helps out a little with my decision for Hound too,
because how that I'm probably getting one Hasbro version,
I'm going to go ahead and get 2 Henkei Hounds.

Countdown is a pass for me.

Here's to hoping that they do make a Scourge later on--
I'd get at least 3-4 of them!!
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby rpetras » Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:45 pm

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Put me in the Universe Cyclonus camp.

Maybe I just don't remember the show as well as I thought, but I'd swear the darker version of his color scheme was used pretty often.

At the very least I don't remember him being Easter bunny purple.

I'm quite happy to stick with my US release, though I do find the idea of the Henkei versions as the minions to be a good one. If they ever hit a sale at BBTS or whatever I may pick up a few, but not for more $$$ than the regular release.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby NuclearConvoy » Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:48 pm

Barrelass wrote:I find myself turning into a nerd more and more each day. I am hoping when/if we get a Scourge that the Henkei version is this different from the Hasbro version so I can have an army of Sweeps who look different from Scourge.


LOL, not bad thinking.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Oilspill » Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:01 am

Universe Cyclonus for me for sure. I much prefer the dark purple and red applications. More purple and less gray would have been good, as would not having mismatching thighs, but what can you do? Some silver paint for his face and he'll look sweet.

Lavender Cyclonus with Nightstick in his silver space pants just doesn't do it for me.

Nice we got the options though :)
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Sledge » Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:42 am

Oilspill wrote:Lavender Cyclonus with Nightstick in his silver space pants just doesn't do it for me.

Just realised what he reminds me of.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Counterpunch » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:17 am

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I'll be buying both of course. I don't think I said that the first time...

One Henkei version and the 2 Universe versions I already have.

Even if the Henkei one looks stupid, it's still show accurate...


I really hope they do Cyclonus in red with orange flames ala Shattered Glass. (Wow, it's like porn in a way...After a while, nothing is weird enough and it has to be some crazy **** just to get your hopes up again...)
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby kirbenvost » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:45 am

Hmm, Cyclonus is a lot more pale than I was expecting... I may need to cancel my preorder as it looks a lot less like the G1 figure than I was hoping.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby DMSL » Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:21 pm

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The Henkei Cyclonus has the wrong shade of purple, it's way too light.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Sledge » Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:28 pm

Pastel colours? It's Miami Vice Cyclonus!
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Stormrider » Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:42 pm

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Counterpunch wrote:I'll be buying both of course. I don't think I said that the first time...

One Henkei version and the 2 Universe versions I already have.

Even if the Henkei one looks stupid, it's still show accurate...


I really hope they do Cyclonus in red with orange flames ala Shattered Glass. (Wow, it's like porn in a way...After a while, nothing is weird enough and it has to be some crazy **** just to get your hopes up again...)


Do you think Henkei Cyclonus is going to be one those figures that lots of folks pass on in the beginning, but then regret later because the price goes up and he can't be found?
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Counterpunch » Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:27 pm

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Stormrider wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:I'll be buying both of course. I don't think I said that the first time...

One Henkei version and the 2 Universe versions I already have.

Even if the Henkei one looks stupid, it's still show accurate...


I really hope they do Cyclonus in red with orange flames ala Shattered Glass. (Wow, it's like porn in a way...After a while, nothing is weird enough and it has to be some crazy **** just to get your hopes up again...)


Do you think Henkei Cyclonus is going to be one those figures that lots of folks pass on in the beginning, but then regret later because the price goes up and he can't be found?


Dunno...but this is the exact same thing as what happened with Superlink Galvatron G. Exactly the same, now look at his prices.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby breakthru » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:49 pm

In a rare first for me, I think I actually slightly prefer the Hasbro version to the Henkei one. I think it's because he reminds me more of the original G1 figure.
The Henkei one is more cartoon-accurate though and I'll probably get both like quite a few others are doing, as I have all the Henkei's so far and want to complete the set :)
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby Seibermore » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:15 pm

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Gonna have to pass on Henkei Bunny Master. Oh wait a second I always skip on Henkei! DOH! :roll:
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby ShGarland_1383 » Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:25 pm

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Sowndwave76 wrote:Here's to hoping that they do make a Scourge later on--
I'd get at least 3-4 of them!!

I agree! With Galvatron and Cyclonus out, a new Scourge aughta be done too! I can see the complaint about Galvatron's right arm from the Henkei Lucky Draw thread (and agree: it really should have been done better), but a new Scourge would complete the trio...

breakthru wrote:The Henkei one is more cartoon-accurate though and I'll probably get both like quite a few others are doing, as I have all the Henkei's so far and want to complete the set :)

More cartoon-accurate than the U2.0 deco is, but it's still too light IMO.

breakthru wrote:In a rare first for me, I think I actually slightly prefer the Hasbro version to the Henkei one. I think it's because he reminds me more of the original G1 figure.

Yeah. It does, kinda. This mold's about 15 tons better than the G1 version though, IMO. Kinda goes back the cartoon-accuracy thing; while G1's deco is closest to 'toon-accurate, U2.0's robot mode is more 'toon-accurate than G1.
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Re: New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Postby SentinelA » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:43 am

I already have Habro's version but I may get the Henkei version too if I can stand lavender :P Maybe he can be Cyclonus's "Armada"
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