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onslaught86 wrote:. Know that the Henkei version is totally worth it.

Good to hear. Thank you sir.

As for the sword, I found some plastic wall anchors that are about the right size, and I want to shave down the tip of the sword to fit one onto the end. Adding another segment, basically. It won't be perfect, but once I paint it all the same color, hopefully it's passable. Yes, I'm sacrificing the functionality of being able to store the sword inside tail, but it'll still launch, so I can probably live with it.

BWprowl wrote:Like I said, I wouldn't, because TFU Inferno's truck mode is...not generic enough.

Now that I have the figure in-hand, I see where you're coming from. Maybe if a side panel or two were replaced along with the water cannon it would work. I do know that Hasbro is unlikely to pass up a chance at a repaint to get some more use out of a mold, so I guess we'll just have to wait and see what they come up with.

TFU Dragstrip: (formula car)

This is one of four exclusive "special edition" recolors of "Classics" toys. As is the case with many recolors, (a few notable and recent exceptions aside), the later uses of a mold tend to be after-thoughts, intended as much to protect copy-righted names or simply to fill shelf space as anything else.

In this case, the mold works. Part of it is the fact that a yellow and purple formula car works on a basic level. The robot mode is spindly, yet menacing. The streamlined look of the figure gives it the appearance of arrogance that the character should have.

Considering this is the fourth use of the mold, the joints are suprisingly tight.

Grade: A Definitely worth getting, even at scalper prices.

Dominic wrote:TFU Dragstrip: (formula car)

This is one of four exclusive "special edition" recolors of "Classics" toys. As is the case with many recolors, (a few notable and recent exceptions aside), the later uses of a mold tend to be after-thoughts, intended as much to protect copy-righted names or simply to fill shelf space as anything else.

In this case, the mold works. Part of it is the fact that a yellow and purple formula car works on a basic level. The robot mode is spindly, yet menacing. The streamlined look of the figure gives it the appearance of arrogance that the character should have.

Considering this is the fourth use of the mold, the joints are suprisingly tight.

Grade: A Definitely worth getting, even at scalper prices.

Compare the final figure to the stock photos of the back of the box - that's why I was rather disappointed with him. I've never been overly fond of the Classics Mirage mould, it has a sucky weapon and no other notable features. Ended up with the BotCon exclusive translucent version too, which is surprisingly nifty.

Translucent toys are kinda always nifty, though. Man, I'm kinda peeved I missed Stealth Lockdown.

I was kinda surprised by how much I liked Crasher/Fracture, though. She can pose holding that sucky weapon with both hands, which is slick, and if you squint right, said weapon could pass for an "Electro-crossbow" or whutevah. Plus, the skinny body and gigantic feet sorta evoke the "Animated" vibe, so I'm okay with that.

I try to avoid comparing toys to stock photos. If the final product is good, then I see no need to compare it to a toy that never actually existed.

Months ago, I pre-ordered the Henkei clear Mirage, partly because I missed the BC07 toy.

Dom

Quick question: what's special about Inferno's robot mode that warrants $20? This is the question I kept asking myself as I held the figure in my hands at the store, and every time I couldn't see anything so I put him back.

He's big? And he's really G1ey. I mean, I look at him, and he just looks like he walked out of 1985.

Mind, I really wanted Inferno and *never found him* so I still don't have him.

Onslaught Six wrote:He's big? And he's really G1ey. I mean, I look at him, and he just looks like he walked out of 1985.

Mind, I really wanted Inferno and *never found him* so I still don't have him.

For me, that's a good reason to drop $10-$12, not $20.

JediTricks wrote:Quick question: what's special about Inferno's robot mode that warrants $20? This is the question I kept asking myself as I held the figure in my hands at the store, and every time I couldn't see anything so I put him back.

Dude! You cannot pass up Inferno, he is truly fantastic. Looks much more boring than he is in package, as I believe Dom also noted. Vehicle mode's a bit panelly, but transformation's pleasing. The robot is superbly articulated with a great new hip design. It's kind of like the annoying way they worked it with Energon Omega Supreme/Classics Jetfire and Astrotrain, but there are swivels both above and below the thigh, plus hinges to the sides, so he can shift his weight nicely. Headsculpt's grand, looks nicely realistic as a robot, very stable and with non-intrusive automorph and cannon gimmicks. Aside from the panels (Which are only an issue when transforming him back to vehicle mode), I can't see anything you'd dislike about the toy.

I admit I'm biased because I love firetruck toys and had a childhood experience with G2 Inferno (Whom I never owned), but this is a shining example of Universe done right. Friends have mistaken him for actually being G1 Inferno, heh.

I want a retool as Hot Spot. Now, damnit.