KO: Gentei Skywarp/Thundercracker/Mirage + Botcon 2007 Mirage+ Ghost Starscream

[jaydisc]

That's pretty crazy. Also, of great interest is that the packaging has the KO manufacturer's name on it. To me, that demonstrates an intention on behalf of the manufacturer to not have their goods be sold deceptively as originals.

[Tallestblue]

Was there ever a Gentei Sunstorm? I don't think there was....

[jaydisc]

Nope, but all of the updated version of these KOs (including ones that were released as Henkei/Gentai) now sport this new logo.

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

I was very suspicious of this new KO update

http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...seekers/20380/

when I found this on ebay



http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Note the notch on his knee cap, I thought this was the real deal. The seller states "Hasbro Original" however I have sent 2 emails to the seller to confirm this and they have not yet replied. For only $29 delivered I was very suspicious

[Vector Prime]

The same seller also has Henkei Ghost Starscream for a couple of bucks more - they're definitely KO's!

The funny thing is that he has Acid Storm and Universe Starscream listed too... but they're dearer than the Henkei's

[1AZRAEL1]

Damn. That's really hard to tell the difference, doesn't look like there is a difference. Sad day indeed. I'm just glad I got mine before they started making these. Yea I paid a fair amount for it, but I know it's legit.

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Came in mail yesterday

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Key Points
+ Much tighter joints than the thundercracker
+ Feel it's a better quality of plastic
+ Has indent in knee like official Seekers
+ Missiles fit both great in upper arms, very tight in wings
+ It's Sunstorm
+ Feels more solid than other KOs
+ Seeker army is complete????
- Yellow paint apps ontop of silver paint apps are little messy but not really noticable
- Missiles/Guns don't fit in hands

Will take more pics if requested when I get home tonight


Overall a great figure!!!

[snaketales]

Came in mail yesterday

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Key Points
+ Much tighter joints than the thundercracker
+ Feel it's a better quality of plastic
+ Has indent in knee like official Seekers
+ Missiles fit both great in upper arms, very tight in wings
+ It's Sunstorm
+ Feels more solid than other KOs
+ Seeker army is complete????
- Yellow paint apps ontop of silver paint apps are little messy but not really noticable
- Missiles/Guns don't fit in hands

Will take more pics if requested when I get home tonight


Overall a great figure!!!

Mine arrived today and I echo these comments. Except that my Sunstorm's right missile launcher was a tad tight for the wing and shoulder joints.
I would have preferred a brighter yellow than the mustardy colour it has, but it is still acceptable.
All the little faults the KO Thundercracker mold had are gone.
At least now with the packaging you can tell it's a KO. On the top right corner of the pack it has "CHMS" and the blister has "CHMS" embossed on it instead of "Transformers".

[Vector Prime]

I would have preferred a brighter yellow than the mustardy colour it has

So he's more of a yellowy mustard instead of an orange colour?

Hmm, not sure that he's meant to represent Sunstorm then, maybe he's the one of the three 'Rainmakers' in the G1 episode "Divide and conquer"

[gdmetro]

Was thinking of getting sunstorm.. but the yellow is too bright compared to what I consider should be more orangey?

Might pick this guy up if they have other stuff I want eventually.