Posted to tfw2005, is a translation from the new Generations book, of the interview with a trio of TakaraTomy staff who have been involved in the design and develoment of Transformers since the mid 80s.

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...erview-167073/

Some very good info in there, about the origin of Henkei/Classics, comments on some of the released items, and its future.