Skywarp – G1, Classics (2006), Henkei (2008), United (2012) & Poneley Edition
21 Trailbreaker
Trailbreaker – G1, Thrilling 30 (2013), Generations (2013) & Poneley Edition
19 Thundercracker
Thundercracker – BotCon (2007), Generations (2011), Henkel (2008), United (2012) & Poneley Edition
17 Ratchet
Ratchet – G1, Universe (2009), Henkei (2009) & Poneley Edition
15 Shockwave
Shockwave – G1, Combiner Wars (2016), Legends (2016) & Poneley Edition
13 Jazz
Jazz – G1, Reveal the Shield (2010) & United (2011)
11 Starscream
Starscream – G1, Classics (2006), Universe (2009), Henkei (2008), United (2012) & Poneley
9 Prowl
Prowl – G1, Universe (2008) & Henkei (2008)
The differences between the Hasbro and Takara versions are minor and mostly revolve around the use of some chrome. The Henkei version uses chrome on the rear spoiler, shoulder cannons and gun. I prefer the black gun on the Hasbro version.
7 Soundwave
Soundwave – G1, Titans Return (2016), Legends (2016) & Poneley Edition
The extra bits of color and different color scheme on the chest compartment make the Hasbro version superior to the Takara edition. In this instance, Takara’s slavish adherence to cartoon color accuracy does not benefit the figure.
I am indifferent to the color of the visors too because I think both colors work. I do have a slight preference to the banana yellow on the leg of the Takara edition over the lemon color on the Hasbro version.
5 Ironhide
Ironhide – G1, Universe (2008), Henkei (2008) & Poneley Edition
There is a lot to like (and dislike) in both versions of this Ironhide mold.
Ironhide Hasbro Universe. The black on the forearms and legs really pops and makes this version stand out. Unfortunately the blue face really ruins it. I also prefer the clear headlights on the Takara version over the blue ones on the Hasbro edition.
Ironhide Takara Henkei. Takara contuously designs their figures to resemble the animated versions and this follows that pattern. Evidence of this is on the grey shoulders, which look okay. The best feature of this version is the yellow accents on the panels. Takara re-released this mold later in a exclusive boxed set. That version is not included here because it uses the same paint scheme.
Ironhide Poneley Edition. This is my version and the uses the best elements of the other two. It does not mirror the G1 animation color scheme but I think the black really helps the design pop. The yellow accents are a small but absolutely necessary detail.