Henkei Ratchet Photos

Thursday, December 4th, 2008 7:16AM CST

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e-Hobby has posted pictures of Henkei Ratchet. There is no doubting the chrome on these pictures. This overdue figure will be released in February. To see the original page, click here.

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Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844951)
Posted by Patrick Bateman on December 4th, 2008 @ 7:21am CST

Nice one. Might just be the first Henkei TF I´m getting.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844952)
Posted by DevastaTTor on December 4th, 2008 @ 7:24am CST

Bummer, no news credit for me too...

In any case, this guys is crazy chromed but it's actually not too tacky IMO. I really don't like Ironhide in either version but I actually like this version of Ratchet. I might preorder this guy after all.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844953)
Posted by olokin on December 4th, 2008 @ 7:31am CST

Definitely a buy for me.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844957)
Posted by El Duque on December 4th, 2008 @ 7:35am CST

So is it safe to assume the earlier pic with the red forehead crest is the TFU version?

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844960)
Posted by Tigertrack on December 4th, 2008 @ 7:40am CST

I really like him. And you really do not notive the red 'brow' is out of place, until you see this one.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844962)
Posted by JaZzTaStIc on December 4th, 2008 @ 7:44am CST

now that is really nice, i will be addin him to the wish list for sure

altho looks like i'll have to convert this one too as with ironhide and ths head issue.

still very awesome figure all the same

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844963)
Posted by Oilspill on December 4th, 2008 @ 7:44am CST

Here's the Hasbro one we saw earlier for comparison.

I think I'll be getting the Henkei one, which is fitting since Henkei Ironhide is on the way to me now. They'll make a good pair

I know his head is different is coloured differently in a bunch of the comics, but he just looks so right with the black head crest. Geeeeeeeee wun cartoon style B-)

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844969)
Posted by Sid Burn on December 4th, 2008 @ 8:28am CST

Henkei version crushes the Hasbro version this round, no contest.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844970)
Posted by Kryptikore on December 4th, 2008 @ 8:31am CST

WOW just WOW! Eyes pop out of head! That's purty. This is a must buy now figure and if I saw it in a store and an old lady had her hands on the last one. I would have to beat her for it!

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844979)
Posted by Covenant on December 4th, 2008 @ 8:47am CST

Other than the color of his head-crest; Oh look, its yet another "What Hasbro should have done" figure.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844982)
Posted by MidnightBliss on December 4th, 2008 @ 8:53am CST

I think HAsbro's version is just fine. Sure there is one or two things I'd change but, overall I think Hasbro is doing a fine job with Universe.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844987)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on December 4th, 2008 @ 9:07am CST

MidnightBliss wrote:I think HAsbro's version is just fine. Sure there is one or two things I'd change but, overall I think Hasbro is doing a fine job with Universe.

Agreed. I like it and will get one when I find it.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (844991)
Posted by Firebird on December 4th, 2008 @ 9:20am CST

I really like it.

I never have had any reason or want to buy any of the Henkei releases until Ratchet. I think the Black brow and deep white sold me on it.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845007)
Posted by SJ21 on December 4th, 2008 @ 9:49am CST

Wow. The Henkei version does look a lot nicer on the computer screen than the Hasbro. However, I will haev to see the Hasbro version in person. I don't pay the extra money if I don't have to.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845009)
Posted by Geekee1 on December 4th, 2008 @ 9:56am CST

That's the one I'll be buying.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845021)
Posted by DMSL on December 4th, 2008 @ 10:40am CST

He looks a lot better than Ironhide. I will buy him.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845045)
Posted by dragons on December 4th, 2008 @ 11:24am CST

its nice figure but i still perfer van or an ambulance for rachet not an suv

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845049)
Posted by Solrac333 on December 4th, 2008 @ 11:31am CST

Henkei all the way. It makes the Hasbro version look like a dollar store KO.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845062)
Posted by Prime's Trailer on December 4th, 2008 @ 11:46am CST

That Henkei version is stunning. The robot mode is perfect in every way.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845068)
Posted by kirbenvost on December 4th, 2008 @ 12:05pm CST

Now THAT is a beautiful figure. Too bad Henkei Ironhide didn't turn out as well, but I'm still getting them both. Lovely. I'm excited for this guy!

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845088)
Posted by Venomous Prime on December 4th, 2008 @ 12:41pm CST

I really like the Henkei and Universe versions. My money situation will determine which I get.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845092)
Posted by Highbeam on December 4th, 2008 @ 12:47pm CST

*adds to list* And here I thought I wasn't going to buy any Henkeis...first Inferno, now Ratchet...crud :p

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845094)
Posted by dabattousai on December 4th, 2008 @ 12:50pm CST

Definitely buying the Henkei version.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845095)
Posted by Jenus on December 4th, 2008 @ 12:52pm CST

WOW!!! now that Ratchet looks so much better than the previous pictures shown of him. I'm glad I pre-ordered mine back in September.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845127)
Posted by TankedThomas on December 4th, 2008 @ 1:53pm CST

And that's why I pre-ordered this. I knew the previous Ratchet wasn't the Henkei one.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845148)
Posted by Rijie on December 4th, 2008 @ 2:15pm CST

Now that is the ish.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845162)
Posted by Prowl1529 on December 4th, 2008 @ 2:22pm CST

Amazing this will be mine!!!
Once more the Takara Henkei line crushed the Hasbro Universe line.
Takara is the best.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845193)
Posted by ponycorn on December 4th, 2008 @ 2:49pm CST

Too bad the Hasbro version doesn't have the same chrome. I want this figure, but I'll sacrifice the chrome for the conviniance of cash-and-carry at a local retailer.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845274)
Posted by Agent 007 on December 4th, 2008 @ 4:09pm CST

that's really nice makes the hasbro one look like a pile of slag.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845280)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on December 4th, 2008 @ 4:17pm CST

beautiful. nice! :APPLAUSE:

i will get this for sure! :grin:

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845304)
Posted by Primacron's Little Helper on December 4th, 2008 @ 4:39pm CST

Wow! For a character I don't really care about I'm suddenly much more enthused about this figure, even to the extent where I keep on looking at the pictures to see if they're as cool as I remember!

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845317)
Posted by Swiftpaw on December 4th, 2008 @ 4:56pm CST

This might very well be the first Henkei version I go out of my way to find. I'm not a fan of Takara's chrome-itis, but it's not tacky this time. But the brighter colors and black crest win it out.

Though the 'H3LPU2' license plate on the Hasbro version amuses me.

Bets on them calling the blade a laser scalpel?

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845384)
Posted by DoubleOScorpio on December 4th, 2008 @ 6:31pm CST

omega666 wrote:Henkei all the way. It makes the Hasbro version look like a dollar store KO.

Amen to that! The Hasbro version looks like the paint apps were applied by my 2 year old. Ratchet is a favorite of mine and seeing him in G1 anime colors has me dang-near giddy. The last time I was this excited was seeing the City Commander set!

It will be mine. Oh yes. It will be mine! :grin:

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845388)
Posted by breakthru on December 4th, 2008 @ 6:33pm CST

Prowl1529 wrote::shock: Amazing this will be mine!!!
Once more the Takara Henkei line crushed the Hasbro Universe line.
Takara is the best.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (845441)
Posted by Craven Knight on December 4th, 2008 @ 7:56pm CST

Wow, once again Henkei puts Hasbro to shame - that's real nice.

Love the red laser blade thingy.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (846202)
Posted by Stockade on December 5th, 2008 @ 11:24pm CST

Never bought any Henkei toys, but thats about to change! after seeing Ratchet paint apps compared to Hasbro..its Henkei hands down a winner!! kinda like the chrome weapon too

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (846426)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on December 6th, 2008 @ 1:07pm CST

Now I'm very relieved that I pre-ordered 2 of these!!

Imo, that is much nicer looking than Hasbro's.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (847130)
Posted by jduckworth27 on December 8th, 2008 @ 2:50am CST

either way you look at it, this Ratchet color scheme does a lot better justice to the mold than the crappy red that is used for ironhide. i was so down on this mold, but i'll get this one-i don't care which one, although i certainly prefer the henkei over the hasbro.

Re: Henkei Ratchet Photos (847142)
Posted by Sledge on December 8th, 2008 @ 5:03am CST

Maybe I'm getting cynical in my old age, but I'm gonna wait until I've seen photos of the released versions before I decide which one to buy.