Transformers Henkei Hound

Back with the retro characters, the Transformers Henkei series released all our beloved characters from Transformers Generation 1, old characters with a brand new sculpt but still retaining the same characteristics. Enough of the introduction, recently, I gotten this, C-13 Autobot Hound, chief tracker and scout for Optimus Prime.

Autobot Hound packs some of the most sophisticated sensing technology of any of the Autobots. He is capable of tracking even the most stealthy and light-footed Decepticon– namely Ravage through rivers, across bare rock, and even through the air by the spare whisper of electromagnetic radiation the robot panther leaves behind. Though Ravage can hide almost perfectly in even the slightest shadow, no amount of skill can prevent Autobot Hound from finding him.

The original 1984 tech spec shown below. 

                                                                                                 

Autobot Tracker Hound

"Observe everything, remember even more."

Hound loves the natural wonders of Earth, prefers it to Cybertron. Brave, fearless, loyal. Secretly desires to be human. Uses turret gun as radar scope, infrared radiation collector. Tracks machines as well as humans. Hologram gun projects 3-dimensional grid laser-light topographical maps. Vulnerable to thermal and electromagnetic interference.

The vehicle mode is an updated Jeep much like the original version. The Jeep is slick and really detailed, with a chrome bumper and blue windscreens. The back compartment has two moveable pegs to carry ravage in cassete mode.

Now here's the fun part, yes, you can insert the transformation sounds here, simple transformation and lots of articulation namely ball-joints are all over the place making Hound a nice additon to your collection.

The head sculpt still captures the essence of the classic animation, if you love the original Tranformers of the 80's, Hound here is a updated blast from the past.

Hound also came with a oversized Decepticon cassette Ravage who transforms into a black jaguar.

Ravage's transformed mode is not too bad looking, still looks like the old ravage, and the good news, he fits into the old soundwave too, bad news, ravage is lack of articulation on his legs so he's kinda limited to that few poses.

This set is loaded with play value, I've been playing with Hound for a few days now and still love them to the bone. Being only $24.90 SGD, All in all, Hound's a value for money and real nice decent Transformer to have.

King J-Der GGG

Here's G-14 King J-der from the King of Braves Gaogaigar series by Takara, released in the 1990s, King J-der is a battle spaceship comprising of J-Der and J-Ark.  Though I waited for a Cms version of it, sad to say, I doubt there will ever be a revamped version of king J-der. Although many people may not think highly of King J-der and its a big brick robot (much like Starconvoy and Grandius), it looks really cool as it stands really tall, 40 cm tall.

Though the cardboard is thin and flimsy, box art is good featuring the animation of King J-der on the corner.

Sides left and right

The toy comes in a styrofoam tray covered and taped with a cardboard, intructions and sticker sheet in a small plastic bag.

Good news about of vintage toys, transformation is simple and stickers are very minimal, so no hassle trying to figure the whole thing out but with the simplicity, articulation and details are a major eyesore.

J-Ark mode

J-Der

J-Der in robot mode

J-Der forms the head and arms of the combined King J-der, J-der stands roughly 6 inches tall.

Mega-fusion time, combination between J-Der and the J-Ark transforms them into giant robot, King J-der,  a massive, heavily armed fortress. 

The only accesory that it came with is the J-Quath, the ark-shaped anchor which can be attached to the arms. 

Though with the lack of articulation, or should I say a brick, the sheer size makes its presence felt in any collection, just in case, pictured is a 8 inch Kato for size comparison.

Though this is the only transformable full-scale version of King J-der available, making it not easily obtained nowadays but if you're lucky he still pops up on ebay and yahoo Japan from time to time. If you love big robots and old school is your thing, King J-Der is a definite sure-shot!!

Kotetsu JEEG!!!

First it was the black version now another Jeeg, Takara's 1998 reissue of the normal coloured version, which was my personal fave when I was just 8 yrs old, beats the coloured paper version I had or the Micronauts version which was a bad guy.....yup, Its good to be grown up and owning a JEEG!!!! BUILT UP!!!!!

Besides being the exact replica of the original 1975 version it also came with some retro intructions and a mini poster on the other side.

Next up.. Panzeroid and Jeeg's ultimate combination and also look forward to a all new slicker Jeeg chogokin.....

Kotetsu Jeeg Back in Black

Finally got my Black Jeeg yesterday, reissue of the classic 1975 Jeeg,  Takara rereleased in 2005 with a new Black paint coat. This version is way cool, kinda like Darth Vader with magnets.


Other then the new colour scheme, the other parts remained the same. Box colour scheme was also altered to a black and white theme much like the other Black version toys.

On a sad note, there wasn't a black version of Panzeroid to match, buut oh well, Im happier when there another hunk of plastic (or magnets) in my collection.