Gentei Thrust or Generations Thrust

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm gonna keep one and give the other away to Sky Shadow. But I keep changing my mind over which one to keep, because I think both have their merits!

A picture tells a thousand words, so here are some comparison pics:



From a "Gee Wun fanboy" POV, I think Generations Thrust looks better. But when I remove my fanboy goggles, I think Gentei has better features too.

My thoughts are:
+ Generations Thrust has a nice darker metallic maroon.
+ Gentei Thrust has a nice white face (Generation Thrust's face is like a beige)
+ I like Gentei Thrust's painted nipples.
+ Gentei Thrust's wings have more paint details on them (especially on the back).
+ Generations Thrust has a nice darker gold, and I like how the ones above the shoulders border the grey 'grill' whereas the Gentei one covers it.
+ I like how Gentei Thrust has grey hands with red fingers.
+ But I also like how Generations Thrust has dark grey hands and forearms. This greatly appeals to the G1 fanboy in me.
+ I like how Generations Thrust has the two different offsetting colours on the shins.
+ Generations Thrust has two small silver Decepticon logos above the VTOL fans, but I prefer how Gentei Thrust has massive purple Decepticon logos on the wings and on the nosecone of the jet mode. Purple Decepticon logos appeal to the G1 fanboy in me.
+ Both versions have chromed cockpit interiors - Gentei is silver, Generations is gold. I prefer the gold one but really both look fine.
+ I like how Generations Thrust has painted rib grills and the two gold squares on the waist.
+ But I do like how Gentei Thrust has a gray waist (Generations Thrust's unpainted waist disappoints me a bit)

...so... both have redeeming features -- but if you had to choose one to keep, which would it be?

When I started typing this post I was favouring Gentei Thrust, but now I'm favouring Generations Thrust -- that's how indecisive I am about these toys atm!!

[SharkyMcShark]

I'd say if you're looking for the best generation 1 representation then Generations Thrust.

If you're looking for the best toy you'd have to examine them in hand re joint tightness, paint apps, etc. (I'm not advocating giving Shadow a busted ass toy here mind you)

Everything else really is personal preference. I don't own Gentei Thrust but I've had him in hand before and my preference is for the Generations version (the wing pattern on the Gentei version annoys me - that's not really a G1 purist thing though, I just think it looks kind of off).

Maybe let Sky Shadow decide which he wants if you're on the fence?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Do you have the remaining seekers to form a full henkei or botcon set?

I'd just keep the one that is in the same line as the overall set you prefer.

Otherwise, you'll always look at one and think 'now, he's not really supposed to be there is he!' Even if it's only subtle, all henkei or all classics looks better than a mish-mash.

[Robzy]

Why not just keep them both and tell Sky Shadow to go and get his own freakin' figures!

j/k!

[GoktimusPrime]

Do you have the remaining seekers to form a full henkei or botcon set?

I'd just keep the one that is in the same line as the overall set you prefer.

Otherwise, you'll always look at one and think 'now, he's not really supposed to be there is he!' Even if it's only subtle, all henkei or all classics looks better than a mish-mash.

Mine's from all over the place.

Starscream: Classics
Thundercracker: Gentei
Skywarp: Gentei
Thrust: Gentei & Generations (for now)
Ramjet: Classics
Dirge: Universe*

*yes, the repaint of Voyager Cybertron Starscream - missed out on both BotCon and Gentei versions of Dirge. I bought Generations Thrust to "cast my vote" in support of Hasbro having done so, and hopefully to encourage them to release a Generations Dirge. But since I have no need for two "Classics" Thrusts I decided to give one away (and since Sky Shadow won that competition, one will go to him ).

Maybe let Sky Shadow decide which he wants if you're on the fence?

Sky Shadow's more than welcome to contribute to this discussion and/or vote in this poll. Obviously I'm not voting since I can't make up my damn mind.

In terms of physical quality, they're both about the same.

[kup]

I prefer Generations Thrust over Gentai but overall I like the Botcon one as the nicest.

[bruticus]

this is a bit out of left field, but you can part swap them so you can keep all the best features on one figure.

[Vector Prime]

Well I have both of them, but I still think the Botcon version is the best one, followed closely by Generations and Gentei/Henkei last.

And as Robzy so eloquently put it, why don't you keep both and get S/S to "get his own freakin' figures!"

Seriously, you're better off keeping the Gentei/Henkei version since it's comparatively rarer.

[SilverDragon]

Seriously, you're better off keeping the Gentei/Henkei version since it's comparatively rarer.

Depending on whether rarity is a factor for you, then this is what I'd do.

[5FDP]

If I had to choose only one, I would go for the Generations Thrust. But that's coming from a 'Gee Wun fanboy'