I prefer the look of Henkei in general over Classic/Universe 2.0. The plastics used and paint apps have been superior. While I agree some of the chrome details have been unnecessary and placements a little strange, they never bothered me that much and are things I can live with considering the other advantages of Henkei mentioned. If the chrome ever gets scratched or comes off, I can paint silver paint over it. I've also heard there're now new "chrome" modelling markers from Japan that look very good.

However, after reading one of the Hasbro Q & A's about how Hasbro prefers not to use chrome because it weakens the plastic, I've been thinking if the Henkei toys will stand the test of time and whether I should turn to Hasbro versions instead.

Hasbro versions:
- Cheaper plastics? (From some of you guys' observations.)
- Plastic colours and paint apps look cheaper. More noticeable mis-matchs of same colour occurring.
- No chrome.

Henkei:
- Nicer plastics?
- Plastic colours and paint apps I prefer.
- Chrome which might or might not make plastic weak or brittle over time.

Am I worrying too much? The chrome parts on all my childhood toys had been large pieces so I could never tell if smaller chrome pieces (the ones on Henkei) would become brittle and snap over time. What are you guys' experiences with chrome on your old toys?