transformers henkei cyclonus review

[trence5]

OMG I forgot how horrible looking the G-1 figure is compare to the newer versions

[2sweetinhouse]

I have those 2 cyclonuses but then again what TF fan doesn't by now, lol, I also have a repaint of cylonus, Henkei Strafe. And I have the new Cyclonus in the mail, he comes with hot rod & autobot maytrix, they both are painted to match their G1 cartoon counterparts better.

[jvlivs2]

The Henkei version is sweet but the colour's too darned bland, but Nightstick's chrome is off the chain!.

[tatt4music]

The color is awful.The hasbro version is much better.

[Starscream982]

He'sthat colour because it's closer to the colour he was in the cartoon where as Hasbro went for a colour closer to the 80's toy.

[crabheart]

wow he looks too bright for Henkei. but he seems almost perfect in robot mode. dose he have a rubsign?

[ThePeaughFan]

takara stuff dont have rub signs

sadly

[acanthopleura]

nooo not my rubsigns! my immersion is RUINED

FOREVER

[TFfan7]

does the chrome ever chip?

[moshman69]

none of mine have yet it could where the plastic peices where cut from the molds if you get what i mean?

[TFfan7]

so you mean places like nightsticks feet?

[transgeek2345]

sadly i couldny wait to get the henkei cyclonus so i decided to get the universe cyclonus. im sure its still the same and is as cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ReverendSyn]

Maybe you should have waited a few days for your nose to stop running before filming, as it SERIOUSLY detracts from the quality.

[barnabus1978]

Bright purple spaceship, flying to the YMCA song

[ultramagnus573]

Which Cyclonus do you recommend? The Henkei one or the US version?

[chrisr291]

If you can find the US version... its only 10 bucks. The Henkei is usually 24 plus shipping. Same figures...

[GWolfV2]

He was a bit darker version of this in the show and his bust is in the same colour

[vh2k]

Henkei is definitely more G1 cartoon accurate in color.

[primalconvoy]

Classics is based upon the G1 toy colour schemes and Takara's Henkei is meant to be "toon accurate". HOWEVER, Henkei Cyclonus is NOT toon accurate. A good comparison is in the "More Than Meets The Eye" entry for him (as a targetmaster). The Henkei version uses a lavender similar to Shockwave and also uses a completely different colour map to his anime model. The Jizai Toys model kit is miles better than Takara's dropped ball but then again its expensive to boot.

[ateromen]

Yes, this cyclonus rawks dude....cant wait to see him reach my place soon...woohoo...

[optitranz1]

Henkei is based on the look of the 80's cartoon which I like. I have this on preorder but it has not come out yet. I also have the original complete and two hasbro universe Cyclonus' btu I prefer the Henkei myself!

[UFOGTRS]

love the henkai they did a great job making the classics version of him because he loooks very similar to the cartoon version . great review man

[motherkunt08]

Looks awesome. Love the subliminal advertising for tesco!!!

[Glitcher2000]

And Vicks sweets.

[valencia89]

Another excellent review Moshman.

I especially liked the way you compared Henkei to Universe and also to G1.

Can I ask where you managed to pick up a Henkei Cyclonus so early?

Thanks!

[moshman69]

hongkong of ebay

[ce2know7]

I got to agree with you, pick your fav. Great figure Cyclonus is,hasbro or henkei you can't go wrong.

[thecollector75]

all we need now is marvel comics to produce a 7" DEATH'S HEAD to kick the crap out of him lol. now that would be cool - graham

[cortes2k]

Wow... I want both...

Thanks Moshman...

I might buy henkei...

[medabotsoundwave]

blech the toy looks like shit! i prefer the hasbro version -_-

[maverikii]

nice moahman! ure right about the color on the henkei

[Glitch969]

.

Thanks, Mosh.

That's what I was looking for. It's amazing how few people compare the new Classics to the original toys in their reviews - likely because they don't have the originals.

Anyway, the Hasbro version actually looks MUCH better than the Henkei in this rare case. However, I would gladly trade in the Hasbro Nightstick for the Henkei version.

:)

Thanks again!

.

[heavyarms01h]

Part of me is inclined to agree with you with regard to trying to create a good-looking toy.

The Hasbro colors are more of an homage to the original Cyclonus figure, which was a very deep purple color. The Henkei one is intended to be more accurate to the cartoon - the trend among the Henkei toys in general - and that's why the lighter purple is there.

However, the light grayish purple, while being a great animated series model homage, looks a little bland and less intimidating on the toy.

[danimus79]

wow,very fast it's not yet out in japan.

[popculturehero]

take a antihistamine for your runny nose.

[darqen666]

I think the henkei colours were how he looked in the animated movie?