ARX-01 Polaris Head & Weapon Upgrade Kit
Monday, January 31st, 2011 2:20PM CST
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Looks like a new third party company wants to make your Animated Acree a little more classic. Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has just listed a pre-order for a replacement head for Transformers Animated Arcee intended to give her a more Generation one appearance. Unfortunately the only image they have posted is rather grainy.
Update: video review embedded below.
The ARX-01 "Polaris" is made from high grade plastic resin and can be used in conjunction with the TFA Arcee figure. The kit includes 1 head upgrade and 1 ion displacement pistol - figure is not included with the set. The upgrade kit ships in a clear heavy duty plastic box and also includes a file card that states the character's biography and tech specs.
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Posted by f-primus-unicron on January 31st, 2011 @ 2:53pm CST
i really love animated arcee but her head was somehow dissapointing
Posted by phoenix88 on January 31st, 2011 @ 2:59pm CST
Posted by rpetras on January 31st, 2011 @ 3:09pm CST
I have the Arcee that was sold by iGear (which is INCREDIBLE), as well as the Valkyrie from Impossible Toys (which was OK until I opened the other version) that can fill the bill for a classics Arcee.
My TFA version can remain as-is.
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 31st, 2011 @ 3:12pm CST
Maybe the gun will make it worth the purchase, but I usually have her hold one of the guns that came with the Targetmaster Hot Rod reissue. Just don't ever jam those blades she came with into her hands.
Now, if it was a head that could actually open up into sections like in the Animated series finale, that would be genuinely interesting.
Posted by S4_NE on January 31st, 2011 @ 3:35pm CST
Posted by GuyIncognito on January 31st, 2011 @ 3:41pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 31st, 2011 @ 3:55pm CST
GuyIncognito wrote:I'm not willing to pay that much just for a little head.
Ah yes, the joke she's been unable to escape since '87, thanks to yet another facet of The Rebirth's wretchedness.
(Yes, David Wise did the best job any writer could have with just 3 episodes; that's the scary part)
Then again...is there a chance that this new head transforms into Daniel, giving Rebirth fans what they've always wanted? And that it could attach to either of the 3rd party Arcees? That could go a ways to justifying $35 for the set, though that price also makes it unlikely.
Posted by Vicalliose on January 31st, 2011 @ 4:08pm CST
Posted by Rodimus the Prime on January 31st, 2011 @ 4:31pm CST
GuyIncognito wrote:I'm not willing to pay that much just for a little head.
Got a good lol out of that one.
Posted by T-Macksimus on January 31st, 2011 @ 4:35pm CST
Vicalliose wrote:Why peeps still makin' arcee stuff? Hasbro is going to release their own later this year (probably after Bayformers has died down), so why start investing themselves?
Probably because our faith in Hasbro actually giving us a worthwhile Arcee after 20-some years is a bit shaky. Sure the TFA Arcee was/is pretty cool but it's a TFA Arcee. The fans are wanting their long overdue G1 Arcee. If Hasbro keeps her design in line with what they have done so far with Generations then I don't think there is anything to worry about. The third party toy makers, however, are making quite sure that we are covered in case Hasbro totally botches the job. On the one hand, I wouldn't want to be in Hasbro's shoes just because of the pressure but on the other hand, having a rabid fan in there to make sure it gets done right might be the route to go. (Not saying I'm the rabid fan for the job. There are much better candidates out there)
Posted by kirbenvost on January 31st, 2011 @ 5:10pm CST
Posted by El Duque on January 31st, 2011 @ 5:29pm CST
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on January 31st, 2011 @ 6:37pm CST
Posted by MGrotusque on January 31st, 2011 @ 6:47pm CST
I appreciate the effort though.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on January 31st, 2011 @ 6:53pm CST
Posted by Solrac333 on January 31st, 2011 @ 8:36pm CST
Posted by grimdragon2001 on January 31st, 2011 @ 8:37pm CST
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on January 31st, 2011 @ 9:00pm CST
Posted by Springer on January 31st, 2011 @ 9:34pm CST
Does it look stupid on an animated figure? YES!
I'm just glad I now have a date for my buddy Optimus...
Posted by Dr. Caelus on January 31st, 2011 @ 10:25pm CST
Posted by El Duque on January 31st, 2011 @ 11:43pm CST
Caelus wrote:I do not recall having had any problems with Arcee's swords & hands...
You're lucky then, a lot of people (including myself) have experienced stress marks on her thumbs from the swords. Some even more unfortunate ones have had them break off.
Posted by Vicalliose on February 1st, 2011 @ 12:03am CST
T-Macksimus wrote:Vicalliose wrote:Why peeps still makin' arcee stuff? Hasbro is going to release their own later this year (probably after Bayformers has died down), so why start investing themselves?
Probably because our faith in Hasbro actually giving us a worthwhile Arcee after 20-some years is a bit shaky. Sure the TFA Arcee was/is pretty cool but it's a TFA Arcee. The fans are wanting their long overdue G1 Arcee. If Hasbro keeps her design in line with what they have done so far with Generations then I don't think there is anything to worry about. The third party toy makers, however, are making quite sure that we are covered in case Hasbro totally botches the job. On the one hand, I wouldn't want to be in Hasbro's shoes just because of the pressure but on the other hand, having a rabid fan in there to make sure it gets done right might be the route to go. (Not saying I'm the rabid fan for the job. There are much better candidates out there)
You make a valid point. There's not a single doubt in my mind she'll be a motorcycle for one. But the people who'd be picky about that have probably already sought out Igear's or impossible toys' figures, so I still don't see the point in this head, especially with the price.
Posted by Mykltron on February 1st, 2011 @ 4:15am CST
Yes, that worked really well
In England 'being arsy' means being really anal or a PITA.
Posted by fenrir72 on February 1st, 2011 @ 6:44am CST
Posted by El Duque on February 3rd, 2011 @ 11:18pm CST
Posted by grimdragon2001 on February 3rd, 2011 @ 11:24pm CST
Posted by robofreak on February 3rd, 2011 @ 11:36pm CST
Is it just me or has everyone entered the 3rd party bandwagon since the success of City Commander?
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 4th, 2011 @ 6:37am CST
robofreak wrote:I'm not feeling it. This set feels more like someone is jut trying to cash in on the 3rd party market.
Is it just me or has everyone entered the 3rd party bandwagon since the success of City Commander?
In fairness to them when she came out everyone was asking for a 3rd party company to make a new head for her. I even saw a topic asking the board if the poster should get Arcee in anticipation of this 3rd party upgrade. So, to me, this is less "cashing in" than someone just making something the fandom wanted.
Yeah, after the success of CC (and the Quints too let's not forget them) the 3rd party stuff exploded. I'm not complaining, though. Most of my new buys have been 3rd party stuff.
Posted by Amelie on February 4th, 2011 @ 7:15am CST
Posted by El Duque on February 4th, 2011 @ 8:04am CST
Posted by grimdragon2001 on February 4th, 2011 @ 9:22pm CST
that head will look so good on her
Posted by Kibble on February 4th, 2011 @ 10:29pm CST