New Images of Henkei Cyclonus and Universe Countdown!

Yea me too but I really don't like how they broke all the purple on the Universe release by making parts that should be purple gray.
I'm going for the more uniform purple.

Though the Henkei is more G1 accurate, the Univere's dark purple is cooler for me.

Is it just me, or does the 2nd pic make it look like Universe Cyclonus' face is bigger than the Henkei Cyclonus? I dunno.....but Henkei Cyclonus is full of all sorts of epic win. Screw your Hasblow version any day.

This settles it for me; I'm buying them both. Each version of Cyclonus is different enough to warrant a purchase. Both look good in their own way. Kudos to Hasbro and Takara, both, on this one!

As for Countdown, they could paint this mold in caca-brown, and I'd still buy it (just like Vector Prime).

Hasbro's version is the one for me. The Henkei is just too bright and monotone.

It looks terrific if you're going for show accuracy and just have to have it, but I just find it too boring.

Side by side, the Universe version makes the Henkei release look absurd.

That Cyclonus is soooo mine. Now a Henkei Scourge would rule!

I love both those Cyclonuses. Like Universe and Henkei Ramjet, they look sufficiently different to pass as seperate characters.

Will definitely get them. With my G1 Cyclonus and oversized white KO, Cyclonus is going to have a platoon of his own.

Be nice if they repainted him in the yellow colour scheme from the Energon comics. Remember when Megatron transported Prime into the bowels of Unicron? There were these yellow 'Cyclonus' clones alongside Megatron's Energon body.

Yeah, both look nice...

But which one is more affordable?

Check this out...
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Univ ... 818&sr=1-3?tag=seibertron07-20&

Stormrider wrote:I think I like the Hasbro dark coloring for Cyclonus. It makes him look a bit more menacing.

I thought I would like Henkei better myself, but since seeing the two side-by-side, I am inclined to agree with you. I think I will stick with the Hasbro version.

I don't like the henkei version. I think lavender is just too effeminate. And I disagree that henkei is more show accurate - he looks quite dark in the cartoon.

Decepticlone Soundwave wrote:Is it just me, or does the 2nd pic make it look like Universe Cyclonus' face is bigger than the Henkei Cyclonus?

I think it's just the angle of the head, cos you can't really see the henkei version's eyes.

Stryfe Convoy wrote:Yeah, both look nice...

But which one is more affordable?

Check this out...
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Univ ... 818&sr=1-3?tag=seibertron07-20&

Wow, $60 plus shipping. I think I'll wait a while till it hits shops around here.

I thought I would pass Cyclonus, but the more i look at it the beeter it looks. Definetely agree that the Hasbro version is better than Henkei's, this time. As for Countdown, I loved this mold in Cybertron, it was one of my favorites, so I'll definetely get it.

That Henkei Cyclonus is full of major epic win!

Counterpunch wrote:Side by side, the Universe version makes the Henkei release look absurd.

Sometimes I feel like Cassandra in Greek mythology. I've thought the Henkei Cyclonus looked ridiculous since I first saw it. *shrug*

Well not a bad color for a Hasbro version for the first time this one dosen't seem to bad, but i always bought the Henkei and the Henkei Cyclonus is more G1 so i will stick whit the Henkei.

I'd probably buy both types of cyclonus,1 hasbro version as the main cyclonus,and 2 henkei cyclonus's to make his armada.
As for Countdown I'll buy it...but call it Percepter.

I got em both 3 days ago and i removed the huge barrel on the universe nightstick and gave it to my henkei hotrod it looks just like his target master gun

Do you think they'll change Universe Countdown's colours before he's released or do you think that is 'The Final Countdown'?

Do you think he'll be released in 'Europe'?

I like the mold for some reason... paint it red like Starscream and I might get it. for some strange reason I could see this as Starscream.

yeah I was unsure which one I would end up liking better...But this seals it...Universe takes the win...Hasbro finally made an intelligent descision...The henkei one looks like he's ready for church on Easter Sunday...

This is rare but I like the darker colors of Hasbro's version better. I will get him but do some minor repaints. I think the grey parts is what make him look cheap.

Does anyone know when Countdown is projected to hit TRU?

It's not often I say this, but I think the Hasbro paint scheme on Cyclonus is superior to the Henkei version.

Something about the Henkei version makes me like him a lot. At first glance, I thought 'toon accurate', but I would need to see some screen caps to really believe that.

In fact, I think the Henkei one reminds me a lot of the custom version made by the guys who also did Wheelie, who for the love of me I can't remember their name? Impossible toys, maybe?

Universe = Cyclonus
Henkei = "his armada"

i like hasbro version chrome on on his minicon looks funny to me i still perfer cyclnous face to be silver but now that i see the comparison of the 2 together the white is kinda growing on me just not that much

Count me in for the Hasbro version over the Takara version too. And that, I believe ladies and gentlebots, is a first for me.

dragons wrote:i like hasbro version chrome on on his minicon looks funny to me i still perfer cyclnous face to be silver but now that i see the comparison of the 2 together the white is kinda growing on me just not that much

Yeah I think the chrome on Nightstick looks pretty silly...

simple choce for me, both. As for a reason, watch the movie, Unicron made cyclonus plus clone, so i will have a cyclonus plus clone

Since I never got the mold

I'm loving this Countdown too me he is a must have

Prime's Trailer wrote:Do you think they'll change Universe Countdown's colours before he's released or do you think that is 'The Final Countdown'?

Do you think he'll be released in 'Europe'?

OMG...I'm having a big hair flashback after that one. Even my wife liked it...sadly I think I'm the only one who got it

I am not fond of the Henkei version...and the price tag makes it even less desirable. The one thing I DO like is the chrome on the weapon...makes it look more gun-like IMHO.

I'd love to see a five pack made by Hasbro...nothing but Targetmasters. Since they've gone this far, will we see Headmasters too, ya think?

Wheeljack35 wrote:Since I never got the mold

I'm loving this Countdown too me he is a must have

I'm right there with ya. That pic of Countdown, Overload and Roadbuster is how mine are going up too.

Kup98ss wrote:Universe = Cyclonus
Henkei = "his armada"

I've always liked the concept of Cyclonus having an assistant/lackey named Armada, much like Scourge had his army of Sweeps. Most generic speculation I've seen is that "Armada" didn't survive the movie...

well one of the sweeps seems to get blown up by grimlock whilst grimmie is boarding the shuttle on earth so maybe 'Armarda' met a similar fate, but with how cool that alt mode was i dont care. (how sweet would that be in black and chrome)

I like the Hasbro Cyclnus in this case, and Countdown shall be mine!

tigertracks 24 wrote:Something about the Henkei version makes me like him a lot. At first glance, I thought 'toon accurate', but I would need to see some screen caps to really believe that.

In fact, I think the Henkei one reminds me a lot of the custom version made by the guys who also did Wheelie, who for the love of me I can't remember their name? Impossible toys, maybe?

I believe it was something like Jizai toys.

This will probably be the first time I buy BOTH versions. Hasbro's is toy accurate and Takara's is show accurate:





nice!

mmm i hope my usual supplier offers the hasbro - i'm not a big fan of all the henkei chrome and cyclonus defo looks better in what i call "decepticon purple"

also i've drawn a line at buying only original universe figures rather than repaints from older lines like countdown though it's a very good homage.

it's enough i'm suckered into repaints *sigh*

Love both of them! But I think I'll go with the Universe on this one. Nothing a little paint won't do to make it a great looking figure.

Sledge wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:Side by side, the Universe version makes the Henkei release look absurd.

Sometimes I feel like Cassandra in Greek mythology. I've thought the Henkei Cyclonus looked ridiculous since I first saw it. *shrug*

You guys kill me! Cyclonus being my favorite character I go with what I am more accustom of knowing him by and that is the henkei version. Yea talk about his easter colors if you like but that is what he looks like in the cartoon. So everyone that is trying to be "pro-America" and stay with the hasbro colors quit fooling yourself. I love America too but it is obvious that the henkei is way better but that is my opinion!

robots1 wrote:

Sledge wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:Side by side, the Universe version makes the Henkei release look absurd.

Sometimes I feel like Cassandra in Greek mythology. I've thought the Henkei Cyclonus looked ridiculous since I first saw it. *shrug*

You guys kill me! Cyclonus being my favorite character I go with what I am more accustom of knowing him by and that is the henkei version. Yea talk about his easter colors if you like but that is what he looks like in the cartoon. So everyone that is trying to be "pro-America" and stay with the hasbro colors quit fooling yourself. I love America too but it is obvious that the henkei is way better but that is my opinion!

did you actually read that garbage before posting it? Im british and i think hasbro's is better. nationality has sod all to do with it, read the boards, generally henkeis are more popular there aint much love for hasbro on here

robots1 wrote:

Sledge wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:Side by side, the Universe version makes the Henkei release look absurd.

Sometimes I feel like Cassandra in Greek mythology. I've thought the Henkei Cyclonus looked ridiculous since I first saw it. *shrug*

You guys kill me! Cyclonus being my favorite character I go with what I am more accustom of knowing him by and that is the henkei version. Yea talk about his easter colors if you like but that is what he looks like in the cartoon. So everyone that is trying to be "pro-America" and stay with the hasbro colors quit fooling yourself. I love America too but it is obvious that the henkei is way better but that is my opinion!

Lol Toys and patriotism.

Too bad Countdowns rocket doesn't tranform iunto anything else like a another bot or a weapons console of some type

I actually like the Hasbro version better. Would of been nice if his wings were also purple, but otherwise the darker colors give him a more sinister appearance.

The chrome on the Henkei version is okay, but the chrome on Nightstick's legs is kinda stupid.

Hasbro/Takara, take note. MAKE A SCOURGE TO GO WITH HIM. A Scourge with actual wings in robot mode and a vehicle mode like a spaceship instead of a flying soapdish would be so much win.

I wish Countdown wasn't an exclusive. No decent TRU that's less than a 3 hour drive from me.

Swiftpaw wrote:I actually like the Hasbro version better. Would of been nice if his wings were also purple, but otherwise the darker colors give him a more sinister appearance.

Seconded. Much more menacing...would be even more so if the grey areas on his shoulders had been dark grey instead of light grey.

Swiftpaw wrote:Hasbro/Takara, take note. MAKE A SCOURGE TO GO WITH HIM. A Scourge with actual wings in robot mode and a vehicle mode like a spaceship instead of a flying soapdish would be so much win.

Agreed. It has to be the next logical step. Imagine setting the Galvatron/Cyclonus/Scourge trio standing at the feet of the Unicron figure...

Dead Metal wrote:
Lol Toys and patriotism.

The shit's all made in china anyway, no matter where you buy it

I'm torn on Cyclonus. The Henkei version has a more G1 color scheme, but somehow comes off looking kinda pastel lavendar. The Hasbro version has more grey than I'd like, but seems more realistic and menacing.

Countdown is pure 100% win. I love that his rocket is painting to match the rocket from his G1 base. I can't wait to see this guy in person. I hope I'm not broke when he comes out, but I can survive without a kidney if necessary.

robots1 wrote:You guys kill me! Cyclonus being my favorite character I go with what I am more accustom of knowing him by and that is the henkei version. Yea talk about his easter colors if you like but that is what he looks like in the cartoon. So everyone that is trying to be "pro-America" and stay with the hasbro colors quit fooling yourself. I love America too but it is obvious that the henkei is way better but that is my opinion!

I'm British.

First-Aid wrote:Agreed. It has to be the next logical step. Imagine setting the Galvatron/Cyclonus/Scourge trio standing at the feet of the Unicron figure...

Tit Scourge works fine for me in that regard. He and Galvatron are currently awaiting Cyclonus. There's already a spot reserved on the shelf.

I think I might just have to get both of these as well.
Hasbro's version is very faithful to the G1 toy, but Takara's is spot on with the G1 cartoon.

First they give us two desirable Animated Shockwaves, and now two Cyclonuses. It's starting to get expensive!

It's pretty cool that we've got two different colour schemes that homage both G1 looks. I also am tempted to have both, and call one "Armada." Just not sure about the chrome on the Henkei.