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Snakasblog- Snakas updates his blog with a couple of items.

The first is a set of comparison images of the exclusive Henkei and Botcon Thrusts, with the wing engines set on the larger wings of the Henkei version instead of on the smaller wings as we had seen previously.





The second is a listing for the Japanese book, Transformers Generation Volume 2. Due out May 16th. There is no real details available for this yet. The first volume included a coupon to redeem to get the Electro-Disruptor Ligier (Clear Mirage Exclusive), as well as, a boatload of great photos and information about Japanese Transformers. Volume 2 is expected to continue this.

Amazon Japan Listing

You can view Snakas' blog translated here. Thanks to Stormrider for the information.

Maybe just me... but I like the look of the botcon one a lot more.

Great improvement on the Henkei version, but I still like my Botcon version better. The darker red on the Henkei version is closer to G1 and makes it more sinister.

They look pretty much the same actually, I thought the henkei wings ended up more round the waist area, I prefer my botcon version but its really kool for people to finally have a chance to pick thrust up

I do like the white “lightning” on the wings though, nice update

eventho i didn't buy either him or dirge, i do hope for the people who did they don't have the looseness like many of the TC's & SW's did

Isn't volume 2 supposed to be (Crystal) Ghost Starscream? A scan was posted here a while ago:
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ol2/15174/

You can see Mirage in the foreground (despite the flash), So looks legitimate.


Anyway, prefer the Botcon Thrust, but the Henkei version is nothing to be ashamed of. It corrects the wings issue. I thought they were too short on the botcon version. I also thought Thrust (but not dirge) should have come with the same launchers as Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker, etc. to better match the original. Henkei version fixes this, also. So, I would not be disappointed with the Henkei version one bit. In fact, I'm picking it up, also

""In my opinion!"",,,,,,,,,,henkei is smokin that botcon--!!

HighPrime wrote:Isn't volume 2 supposed to be (Crystal) Ghost Starscream? A scan was posted here a while ago:
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ol2/15174/

You can see Mirage in the foreground (despite the flash), So looks legitimate.

Yes, it is Starscream's Ghost, yes, it is legitimate. Apparently this Generations book will have a focus on Megatron(s).

Hmmm, I wonder how well the Seeker mold is holding up. Ghost might be enough to finish it off.

Love the wings, but not the colors. 'Nuff said

WOW, Hasbro's Version looks better. Way to go!!!

I'm happy with my Botcon Thrust (sentimentally and with it's appearance) over the Henkei.

I have Botcon Thrust too, and I must say that he fits the character better.

I'm getting this guy too, and will probably make a different character for him.

BotCon up.

The Henkei version looks awkward...

Henkei for me. I am a sucker for chrome. Mmmmmmmmmm.....chrome.

Why always the japanese versions make look like crap the american ones?. Then I have to pay more for the same figure.

Zeds wrote:Henkei for me. I am a sucker for chrome. Mmmmmmmmmm.....chrome.

Same here. I'm a sucker for the normal sized wings. The comparison pic makes those baby wings look funny on the botcon version.

Nice to see the Botcon owners aren't complaining about Henkie stealing their precious exclusive anymore. I knew it would be different enough that no one would mistake them. You get to keep your exclusive and those that don't mind paying $80 for the henkie version can get that.

On the other hand given the price tag this isn't much of a deal really. Ultimately the importers are paying almost as much for this guy as the Botcon figures cost to buy. Just saving on the secondary market prices.

shankz wrote:I'm a sucker for the normal sized wings. The comparison pic makes those baby wings look funny on the botcon version.

My thoughts as well. Botcon version looks very strange IMHO.

as much as i like the botcon version for financial reasons i think i might have to settle on the henkei, but i will add that with the wings done right i do like it a lot more

Koloth wrote:Nice to see the Botcon owners aren't complaining about Henkie stealing their precious exclusive anymore.

Don't start.

Since Botcon was miles away from me when these came out, I am going to have to settle with these version because I'm not paying a pretty penny for the Botcon ones. They aren't bad, but I don't like the stripes on their wings. They make Ramjet look like a misfit with the pair.

Counterpunch wrote:Don't start.

Sorry, didn't mean to ruffle any feathers. Just saying it was nice to see the thread hadn't gone down that rather inevitable path yet.

When I saw pics of the Botcon Thrust and Dirge, I really, really wanted to get them. However, it was about a year after they came out at Botcon and I wasn't about to pay hundreds of dollars for Thrust and for Dirge. Thankfully, they came out in the Henkei line.

Though I really, really like the Botcon Thrust better because of the burgundy and black colors over Henkei's cranberry and gray colors, I'll have to be satisfied with it for the price. Perhaps in time and with patience I will repaint it to look just like the Botcon version.

wolverinetodd wrote:When I saw pics of the Botcon Thrust and Dirge, I really, really wanted to get them. However, it was about a year after they came out at Botcon and I wasn't about to pay hundreds of dollars for Thrust and for Dirge. Thankfully, they came out in the Henkei line.

Carbon copy of my own thoughts on these. I too really wanted the whole set complete, and I was 3/6 of the way with the Classics versions, but without the Botcon three. After having made some unsuccesful, i.e. not high enough, bids on e-Bay for the Botcon set, I decided to go with Henkei, sold off my Classics Starscream, Ramjet and Skywarp (vs. UM) and bought the four available Henkei seekers. I'm still a bit unhappy with Henkei Ramjet, because that is the one who's paintjob I really don't like when compared to Classics Ramjet. But Henkei Thrust looks like a win for me, and I'm glad I've got him and Dirge on order... I especially like the white face on Thrust.

IMO, they're different enough to like both. However, since I don't have the BotCon version, it'll be great to have the Henkei version. Love the on-wing thrusters-finally. Thanks for the picts.

It doesn't matter. I'll never have either one.

Damn exclusives!!!