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Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

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Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Tigertrack » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:41 pm

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Many fans who were unable to get the original Botcon versions will surely be looking to snap these up. And with the obvious differences to the Botcon versions, there will be many collectors wanting these in their collections as well.

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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby El Duque » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:45 pm

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Dirge is an improvement over the Botcon version while Thrust doesn't look as nice as his Botcon counterpart. I'll get Dirge even thought I have the GoD set, pass on Thrust.
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Lapse Of Reason » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:50 pm

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I'm happy with my Botcon figures. These are not really an upgrade. What's up with Thrust's wings?

Dirge is the better of the two.
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Smokescreen85 » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:51 pm

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Please tell me that Thrust's wings are mistransformed. Dirge looks good though.
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby DavidT » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:52 pm

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Well those are pretty sweet but I do like the botcon ones better. Thrust's main wings should have the fans.

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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby GreenLantern of Cybertron » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:56 pm

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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Galvatronus » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:57 pm

Thurst is VERY disappointing. Dirge isn't that bad but the wings look odd with the decals that are on them.
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Orion_Prime48 » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:58 pm

*exits HMW* OMFG those wing decos are horrible they look like clown planes major pass c'mon Hasbro kick there ass and release em *re-enters HMW*
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby emeraldbeacon » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:03 pm

With chrome arm-cannons BECAUSE THEY CAN.

I'm happy with my BotCon seekers. Pass. :)
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby UltraPrimal » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:03 pm

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LOL! Those suck! I thought Takara was supposed to stay G1 accurate. Thrust is supposed to have fans on his main wings, not underneath his back ones. Dirge doesn't look too spectacular either. Don't get me wrong, they look OK. But they look more Classics than Henkei. I'm glad I have my GoD set.
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby glazer » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:09 pm

maybe the vertical take off and landing thrusters (on back tails)snap off and snap on to the top of the main wings?(explain holes on top of wings) that may make him look better - then- although if not ,still alLright in my book!!! :lol:
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby DavidT » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:17 pm

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glazer wrote:maybe the vertical take off and landing thrusters (on back tails)snap off and snap on to the top of the main wings?(explain holes on top of wings) that may make him look better - then- although if not ,still alLright in my book!!! :lol:


I hope thats true and not just for the guns to mount on. The other seekers didn't have the holes all the way through.


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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Counterpunch » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:20 pm

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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Amelie » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:22 pm

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My only problem with these toys is the chrome. I don't know why Takara bothered, it looks like it's been slapped on for the sheer hell and expense of it. It doesn't ruin the toy and certainly won't put me off, though. :|

I'll be getting them once I've got some pennies saved up. Although I may be temped to remove the chrome. ;)

And what is it with people these days anyway? Hasbro release the BotCon exclusive and it's an outrage because now most collectors can't get the "full set" of G1 Seekers, so Takara relase the other G1 Seekers and get slammed for "odd colours" or "weird wings".

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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Sunstar » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:24 pm

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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Firebird » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:42 pm

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I'm glad that others will be able to buy Dirge and Thrust, But I won't be buying them. Those wings don't look that appealing.

And why does Thrust have a light gray face?
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby HighPrime » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:56 pm

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Wow... :-B These are ugly.. still buying them, but I'm not happy :-x

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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Nemesis_Apoc » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:04 pm

I've got the Botcon versions. I hate everything now.
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Koloth » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:12 pm

Well there you go. Now everyone complaining that this was some how infringing on their Botcon figures exclusivity and collectablity can stop worrieing. As I said before, these are clearly different enough from the Botcon set so as not to be mistaken.

Though the Botcon Dirge might lose some value since the Henkei design is closer to the original. But we shall see. Some how I think the rarity of the botcon figures will still demand a higher price point simply because of what they are.
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Shadowstream » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:13 pm

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never did like the coneheads... but I do want the original Decepticon seeker fleet so I'll see if I can't get my hands on these too.
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Dr. Caelus » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:25 pm

I would almost bet that Thrusts 'long' wings and VTOL wings are interchangeable at the owner's discretion.

The VTOL wings look just like the Botcon ones IIRC, but are simply attached in a different spot.

And the attachment of the long wings looks odd, like it's been modified.

So yeah, I'm not going to discount the possibility that they're modular.

Edit: Nah, the longer I look at it the more I think it's just messed up. Remolding both figures was a clever way to get around the exclusive angle, but it kind of fails.

Edit II: On the other hand, the odd way Thrust's wings are made does suggest that maybe the VTOL fans themselves can be relocated from back to front.
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Visitor61 » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:46 pm

I agree, the missile launchers wouldn't have anywhere to attach to in alt mode if the VTOL fans were used exclusively.
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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby It Is Him » Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:07 pm

Amelie wrote:The real outrage should really be the high chance of loose limbs, weak plastic or missing parts these days.


Which is why I've decided to wait for the verdict on the QC.


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Re: Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Postby Barrelass » Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:13 pm

I have just decided that I can't deal with the chrome and the stripes. I really hope that Hasbro can/does use this mold (so long as it doesn't upset the Botcon masses), cause I like em, but can't deal with those two things for that price. Sad too, cause I just found out a couple months back that I have a cousin living in Japan right now.
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