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Review: Classics/Henkei: Dark Skyfire

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Review: Classics/Henkei: Dark Skyfire

Postby Thinktank » Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:36 pm

This review is about this figure:
http://www.tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/895/

Packaging: It is a B/W recolor of the Henkei Jetfire box
for the most part with the appropriate images of the figure
on it. Nothing to brag about but it looks decent.

Design:
>Robot Mode: This is the fourth time I have bought this
/mold, and frankly there are no surprises. Which is good
/because it is an awesome mould through and through.
/The new paint scheme is very nice and sinister looking.
/With some purple autobot symbols he would make an
/impressive "Dark Glass" Jetfire.

>>Weapons/Accessories: This figure has delivered in this
/department in spades once again. He has the same 'kit'
/as his predacessors and it still looks awesome on him.
/One thing of note; his shoulder guns have hinges instead
/of the breakaway tips which is an interesting change.

>A/M: Jet-fighter: It is an F-14 in swingwings only.
/The new deco shines pretty well here. I like the new
/detailing. it's very simple and effective. Beyond that
/nothing new to mention.

>A/M: Aerospace Fighter: Essentially the above alt-mode
/with all the wargear applied. It looks like a combat work
/horse as it should and with a little effort it is packing more
/heat than most transformers could dream of. This "Guntastic"
/quality of this design is one of it's finest points.

Quality: There is both good and bad to point out in this area.
put bluntly, the tooling is getting tired and the extra play in
some the joints brings this to the fore. It is an excellent toy
but it looks to be time to retire this mold before things get
ugly and disappointing.

Value: In my opinion this item was overpriced from the
start. The deco is really nice, but not "4X shelf price"
nice. If you have money to burn, by all means, but I would
not consign myself to eating Ramen for a month to get it.
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Re: Review: Classics/Henkei: Dark Skyfire

Postby Atomatron » Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:57 pm

Motto: "looking for: Machine Robo Rescue: Blue Sirens - MRR Gyro 05, help me out anyone please!"
Weapon: Nuclear Charged Fusion Cannon
finally got around to the post office to pick mine up.

i effin love it. loved the mold since day 1 and in "skywarp" colors it sooooo to die for.

make Treadbolt your TC and you have your own new SUPERSEEKER set!!

At least thats what I'm doing!!

I disagree with previous post, i NEED more repaints of this mold!! Classics, Henkei, Botcon, Treadbolt and Darkfire are not enough!!!
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Re: Review: Classics/Henkei: Dark Skyfire

Postby Blurrz » Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:17 am

Motto: "scream drive faster"
Weapon: Electro-Laser Cannon
Nice review!

Thinktank wrote: If you have money to burn, by all means, but I would
not consign myself to eating Ramen for a month to get it.


Buddy, there is nothing wrong with eating ramen all day.. :KREMZEEK:
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Re: Review: Classics/Henkei: Dark Skyfire

Postby Prime Evil » Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:28 am

Motto: "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished"
Weapon: Dark Saber Sword
Or you can save a buncha money by switching to Gei...oh wait. I mean check out Robotkingdom for a better deal. ;)
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Re: Review: Classics/Henkei: Dark Skyfire

Postby Thinktank » Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:22 am

Blurrz wrote:Nice review!

Buddy, there is nothing wrong with eating ramen all day.. :KREMZEEK:

That's how I survived college my man.
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