Today we look at some Earthrise figures and how they evolved, or perhaps, de-evolve against their classics counterparts. Let's get started.
Earthrise Thrust vs Generations Thrust
Probably the best comparison would had been Henkei Thrust vs ER Thrust due to their similar burgandy color scheme. However, I didn't mind the maroon color scheme on the generations version for the longest time. Their weapons are exchangeable for the most part. Even the turbines which can be removed on the generations model can be used on the ER version. Too bad we couldn't remove it in the ER version. I think overall, the ER version is the Thrust you want these days. He looks more better and plays better overall.
ER Prowl and Bluestreak vs Classics Prowl and Bluestreak
I'm kinda torn in this one. I think the ER versions have the edge when it comes to robot mode. The aesthetics are marvelous. However, in alt mode, the classics are a thing of beauty despite them unable to use weapons on their surface. ER Prowl is really lacking detail in comparison to his classics counterpart. The sad thing is that I started to notice my classics Prowl yellowing. It's that time I guess. The paint Takara did on Henkei Streak still stands out today imo. I actually forgot how great the chrome looked on the car. The paint-aps as I mentioned was very appealing for Streak. I think it's a tie in this category. I liked how the classics looked like an slightly, elongated sports car. However, I probably will choose ER just to scale and be more up to date but I'm still amazed by the detail and attention that was given to their alt modes (classics).
Laters. More comparisons down the line. Still gotta do Sunstreaker, Trailbreaker, Smokescreen, and a few others. Toodles.
