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The paint apps on Henkei Sunstreaker is a lot better than the Classics one. Henkei Sunstreaker is the only Henkei toy that I have and it was for this reason that I bought it.
Henkei Prowl / Silverstreak / and Smokescreen look so much better with chrome shoulder missiles as well.
The Henkei versions that I don't like are the ones that have chrome when there was none to begin with (on the original G1 toys) e.g. Ramjet. Just because they can, doesn't mean that they should.
The chrome doesn't really bother me but I can see why it does to others. Fortunately most of the toys with 'odd chrome' are the molds that were released as Classics therefore the Hasbro versions are competently painted for the most part so you do get a choice of two reasonably good toy releases.
Without seeing them compared in person, it is hard to see. Pictures on the net don't give the best impressions. That being said, my Sunstreaker is fine from memory.
Picked up Classics Acid Storm today. I like him a lot. A pretty cool figure. The first new one I have ever bought. I really like the articulation on the new stuff. Going of what you all have said that the classics aren't much different to Henkei except chrome on some figures. If they are cheaper them I'm interested in them I think.
Most people will say there is a superior paint job on the Henkei's as well, but me personally like the Classics/Universe versions better.
Acid Storm is a good figure IMO, love this mold particularly, though the whole Classic/Universe/Henkei line is a great updated representation of the figures we love.
You're onto a winner if you buy either the hasbro or henkei varieties.