The Energon Pub

by **Dyn@mo** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:56 am

Hey,

Here are some pics I took comparing Hasbro's Hound with the Henkei version.
The images speak for themselves really.
If you can't see the full pics (two bots per shot), just right-click the pic and view it full size.

Hound – Poses 01

Hound – Poses 02

Hound – Robots and Ravages

Hound – Robots Front

Hound – Robots Side

Hound – Robots Rear

Hound – Cars Front

Hound – Cars Rear

Hound - Hound New and Old Cars

Hound - Hound New and Old Robots

And for comparison:

Hound and Inferno

Enjoy!

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:06 am

Weeeeeeelllllp...it becomes obvious that the Hasbro one is a mistaken purchase.

I am fast becoming a hater..

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:27 am

Counterpunch wrote:Weeeeeeelllllp...it becomes obvious that the Hasbro one is a mistaken purchase.

I am fast becoming a hater..

Yeah, I had to splurge for the Henkei version and it was WELL worth it. That Hasbro green sucks.

News Credits: 4 · by **Kique** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:32 am

I don't like the green on the Hasbron one either. Seems they coul dhave done a better job when compared the the Henkei one. :-?

News Credits: 7 · by **Geekee1** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:20 am

Counterpunch wrote:Weeeeeeelllllp...it becomes obvious that the Hasbro one is a mistaken purchase.

I am fast becoming a hater..

Told ya.

News Credits: 4 · by **typh0id** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:26 am

I usually don't buy Henkeis because I usually don't dislike the Hasbro version so much that it's worth the trouble and money to import...There are some obvious exceptions but for the most part, I stick with the local version...That said, I can honestly say that I think the Henkei version of Hound is a clearly better choice but not SO much better that I regret paying $10 for a slightly funkier green version...

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:40 am

Geekee1 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Weeeeeeelllllp...it becomes obvious that the Hasbro one is a mistaken purchase.

I am fast becoming a hater..

Told ya.

I bought both playa'.

by **Rodentus Prime** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:58 am

I've ordered the Henkei as G1 Hound was my first tf so he'll always be my favourite and I wanted to get the best version of him (I wish he came with a tommy gun though)

News Credits: 5 · by **Sledge** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:38 am

Well, that settles it. Universe for me.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:44 am

Sledge wrote:Well, that settles it. Universe for me.

Do you not like the chrome or do you prefer the lighter green?

Just wondering since I would have to guess they're about the same in cost for you in the UK.

News Credits: 5 · by **Sledge** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:02 am

Pricewise, Henkei is probably a couple of quid more than shop retail price. Bigger saving if I can be patient and buy the Universe one from somewhere like Play.com. But to be honest, I prefer the lighter green for the character, I don't like the chrome bull bars, and I don't like the yellow stripe. Always thought the original G1 toys overdid the detailing.