Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images

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Seibertron.com member optibotimus has received Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee and tweeted a few in-hand images with comparisons to her First Edition predecessor. Images mirrored below.

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Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348644)
Posted by DeceptiCobra on February 17th, 2012 @ 6:28pm CST

Looks like she has wings!

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348647)
Posted by TheStrategist on February 17th, 2012 @ 6:31pm CST

Oh, man. Pretty happy I secured a FE. Much better fig, IMO. Not digging the faux wings and she's a bit shorter. Might change my mind after more pics, though. Not enough female TF's around!

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348649)
Posted by daimchoc on February 17th, 2012 @ 6:32pm CST

FE still looks better... I have not intention of getting the Revealer version..

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348653)
Posted by Autobot032 on February 17th, 2012 @ 6:41pm CST

O_O

Wow...that's terrible. If Redbull gives you wings, then Arcee has a direct line from the factory.

That backpack is horrible.

First Edition wins. Dang.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348655)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 17th, 2012 @ 6:43pm CST

Not bad, i'm sure this fixes a lot of problems people had with the FE. But I for one feel the FE's small problems are a fair sacrifice for a more detailed and... exciting? figure.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348656)
Posted by Powermaster Jazz on February 17th, 2012 @ 6:49pm CST

I have the FE, and I think the RID looks better. Will be getting it

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348658)
Posted by Skywarp64 on February 17th, 2012 @ 6:53pm CST

I can't believe people are saying the FE is better. Sure, the RiD one has wings, but are you telling me you can just completely look past all that bulk? If the FE Arcee is a female transformer, I'm Brad Pitt.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348659)
Posted by HelixPrime on February 17th, 2012 @ 6:55pm CST

I'll get one on;y cause I love Arcee. This figure has a nice Face in robot mode but overall FE was much better. In Alt mode it looks nice, but i'll need it in hand to be sure. Arcee is the bot and Hasbro needs to make Her perfect.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348661)
Posted by Powermaster Jazz on February 17th, 2012 @ 7:04pm CST

Arcee has wings on the show FYI

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348668)
Posted by RX93 on February 17th, 2012 @ 7:16pm CST

This new one looks better in scale..
just it feels a little unsatisfied with color and wings lacking detailed. I will likely skip this one, and hope for a 3rd mold which address the issues.
(Note: I have a FE Arcee.)

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348670)
Posted by Starscream GaGa on February 17th, 2012 @ 7:21pm CST

I can't see how people are saying the FE is better, it really isn't.

RID has:
-Better scale
-Better screen accuracy (The wings, while smaller in the show are meant to be there)
-a face that isn't horrifying

FE has:
-both swords, rather then one

Seriously, the RID looks SO much better, I can't see how people could possibly be saying the FE is better. The FE is one ugly figure.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348672)
Posted by Powermaster Jazz on February 17th, 2012 @ 7:22pm CST

It's a reflex to say FE is better

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348674)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 17th, 2012 @ 7:46pm CST

Powermaster Jazz wrote:It's a reflex to say FE is better

Haha, keep dreamin bud. If anything, its a relfex to say PRID is better, since FE is now discontinued and more expensive.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348676)
Posted by Powermaster Jazz on February 17th, 2012 @ 7:50pm CST

MINDVVIPE wrote:
Powermaster Jazz wrote:It's a reflex to say FE is better

Haha, keep dreamin bud. If anything, its a relfex to say PRID is better, since FE is now discontinued and more expensive.

Yeah, RID is soooo much better across the board. That's why I spent 60 bucks for an FE Optimus and am contemplating on spending 80+ on a Bulkhead because they suck so much.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348677)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 17th, 2012 @ 7:53pm CST

Powermaster Jazz wrote:
MINDVVIPE wrote:
Powermaster Jazz wrote:It's a reflex to say FE is better

Haha, keep dreamin bud. If anything, its a relfex to say PRID is better, since FE is now discontinued and more expensive.

Yeah, RID is soooo much better across the board. That's why I spent 60 bucks for an FE Optimus and am contemplating on spending 80+ on a Bulkhead because they suck so much.

And you probably don't want to spend another 30 or whatever dollars for a deluxe in addition to that. DUH. :DANCE:

I honestly think they're both pretty close in regards to the awesome factor. One just has more of something, and the other more of the other thing. I feel the PRID version is closer to looking like a toy, where as the FE is closer to looking like a collectable toy. But I won't say anything more coz I don't want to bum out the ones who genuinely like this version better. S'all good.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348682)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on February 17th, 2012 @ 8:18pm CST

oh yeah getting it. she is more in scale, and looks good too. instant buy.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348686)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on February 17th, 2012 @ 8:27pm CST

What the HELL was Hasbro thinking? they replaced a good mold for some knock off looking thing

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348693)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on February 17th, 2012 @ 8:38pm CST

Yup PE Moto will come soon. :VEHI:

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348694)
Posted by Autobot032 on February 17th, 2012 @ 8:39pm CST

Wheeljack35 wrote:What the HELL was Hasbro thinking? they replaced a good mold for some knock off looking thing

Your sig = :michaelbay:

Seriously, that's one of the coolest things I've seen. I love both, but that's just awesome.

Back on topic, the wings (minus the size) are show accurate. The back pack, is ridiculous.

The body parts on the FE can be painted to look more like the show.

The FE wins for me. The wings aren't accurate, but she has little to no back pack compared to the PRID version, plus she just needs a little paint. She could use a pistol that's show accurate, but I can't complain.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348699)
Posted by Stumpybot on February 17th, 2012 @ 8:44pm CST

ive got all the FE figures and the current wave of PRID and tbh since i didnt pay secondary market for any (except £35 for soundwave), i honestly dont have the hatred/resentment of PRID that most people seem to have. I love this Arcee!

The PRID Arcee is much more accurate and the figures are well scaled to each other. the quality of the model is a result of the complexity of the transformation more than anything (hasbro have done this to appeal to their core audience, which isnt complexity loving collectors) and it IS more loyal to her show design despite its simplicity (the arms and the chest are much more accurate). I can tolerate the wings

I sick of this trend for slagging off PRID comparing it to FE, the FE line came and went (too soon i grant you), its a secondary market item (unless you buy takara versions, which ARENT hard to find) and this is what we have now. Its not the same line and it sure as hell isnt masterpiece! And in the big scheme of things, will you even give a crap about these things a year or two from now when several dozen more toys will have come and gone? People who dont own these figures, with all due respect, have waited 3 months before trying to pick them up. I respect that people want to go into local shops to buy them (i think thats a bit unrealistic, but then im British and we survive on online sellers for a lot of our figs), but if you sat on your hands for 3 MONTHS then you lost out on this line (plenty of ebay sellers ive seen do the deluxe figures at less than £10 over the £14 rrp, i refuse to believe there arent americans doing the same), i wish people would just get over it. Slag off the design if you feel that strongly, but the FE is better argument is just tired and pointless. And for the record, all those individual scalpers (that arent shops) that are asking stupid prices are mostly fans like us.

Mindvvipe is right, FE is a collector line, PRID is a toyline. Comparing the two is just a waste of time, she will fit in with the line of figures we're going to be getting

sorry to rant

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348703)
Posted by Rated X on February 17th, 2012 @ 8:48pm CST

Thunbs down for both of em...

Ill take the Perfect Effect blue Arcee please...

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348706)
Posted by Starscream GaGa on February 17th, 2012 @ 8:55pm CST

Rated X wrote:Thunbs down for both of em...

Ill take the Perfect Effect blue Arcee please...

*TWITCH*

I think this is much better than FE. I'll gladly trade a bigger backpack for more accurate size. RID Arcee will look much better with the other Prime figures.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348709)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 17th, 2012 @ 8:57pm CST

Unless Takara gets the colors right on their version, this is a pass.

The FE version is a straight up better toy. Yea, Arcee has "wings" if you can call them that in the show, but if the choice is between some kibble on her arms or Batman wings? I'll take the arm kibble.

The improved scale with Bumblebee is all this has going for it and that's just a side effect of them reducing the overall size of the toys. It wasn't planned.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348712)
Posted by Starscream GaGa on February 17th, 2012 @ 9:04pm CST

I'm not getting this whole "Batman Wings" thing. I wasn't aware Batman had wings.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348715)
Posted by Erailea on February 17th, 2012 @ 9:11pm CST

Starscream GaGa wrote:I'm not getting this whole "Batman Wings" thing. I wasn't aware Batman had wings.

The infamous bat cape:

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348717)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on February 17th, 2012 @ 9:13pm CST

shes smaller than the first edition? what the fuck hasbro, the FE verison is small as it is and you make it even smaller? I knew it as soon as DOTM came out the figures are just going to continue to get smaller and smaller and the quality will probably get worse & worse. It looks like a cheap knock off compared to the FE version. This is probably why the first editions were not mass released, they're better than the ones coming out & hasbro was afraid that people would finally catch on to what they're doing. One of the few figures i was thinking about getting and it turns out to be pure crap, Thanks alot hasblow. I dont care if its "show accurate" im not paying $11 for a figure thats closer to scout class than deluxe class. And here i thought DOTM was going to be the smallest part of my collection, if this keep up TFPrime will be.

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Posted by Blurrz on February 17th, 2012 @ 9:15pm CST

Still jaded that somehow now of all series we have the luxury of creating multiple deluxe versions for the same characters, while characters in recent series were clawing for scraps.

i really can't seem to see the positive of picking this one up. Money's not even tight but it feels like after a decade of Fembot scarcity, unlicensed and licensed parties have decided to make up for the lack of roboboobage.

Megatron Wolf wrote:shes smaller than the first edition? what the **** hasbro, the FE verison is small as it is and you make it even smaller?

In all actuality, the FE version is on par or even bigger than the previous incarnations of Arcee in the Movieverse and in Animated. And if you mean her body type is small, well it's better if she's slender, than chunky.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348728)
Posted by Stumpybot on February 17th, 2012 @ 9:40pm CST

Megatron Wolf wrote:shes smaller than the first edition? what the **** hasbro, the FE verison is small as it is and you make it even smaller? I knew it as soon as DOTM came out the figures are just going to continue to get smaller and smaller and the quality will probably get worse & worse. It looks like a cheap knock off compared to the FE version. This is probably why the first editions were not mass released, they're better than the ones coming out & hasbro was afraid that people would finally catch on to what they're doing. One of the few figures i was thinking about getting and it turns out to be pure crap, Thanks alot hasblow. I dont care if its "show accurate" im not paying $11 for a figure thats closer to scout class than deluxe class. And here i thought DOTM was going to be the smallest part of my collection, if this keep up TFPrime will be.

REALLY??? not overeacting at all here? just a tad?

FE - designed to be part of generations, for collectors market
PRID - designed for ages 4+

the average prime deluxe is close to twice the size of scout class windcharger. Ive checked with wheeljack and cliffjumper. I suggest you actually size them up in person. Its a size reduction for scale purposes among other things, its not THAT big a drop.

First Editions werent mass released because of the size of the production run and supplier demand, not a conspiracy to conceal their cost cutting and attempts to shaft the fandom by giving us substandard TOYS.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348737)
Posted by Sirtank on February 17th, 2012 @ 9:55pm CST

I guess both versions have their pros and cons. I love the smaller more screen accurate RID one. Arcee shouldn't be taller than Bumblebee. I'm really glad the new one has the paint detail on the arms as well, That is one of the things that bugged me the most about the FE version.

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Posted by Stumpybot on February 17th, 2012 @ 10:02pm CST

I've got to admit, the detail on the arms impressed me. The fact you can swap in the fe blades is also pretty cool

And not to continue to stoke the PRID VS FE argument BUT I have fe cliffjumper and PRID Wheeljack in front of me. They're the same height and Wheeljack is much more solid

and I will defend the quality of PRID soundwave and Wheeljack to the bitter end. Arcee's size is for scale. I think it's brave of Hasbro to do this, but I do like it

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348761)
Posted by kirbenvost on February 17th, 2012 @ 11:19pm CST

Counterpunch wrote:Unless Takara gets the colors right on their version, this is a pass.

The FE version is a straight up better toy. Yea, Arcee has "wings" if you can call them that in the show, but if the choice is between some kibble on her arms or Batman wings? I'll take the arm kibble.

The improved scale with Bumblebee is all this has going for it and that's just a side effect of them reducing the overall size of the toys. It wasn't planned.

These are pretty much my thoughts as well. It looks really good in some ways, size for example, blue forearms, more accurate chest, etc, but it's really lacking in paint apps, and the wings are way too big. If I didn't already have the FE one I could settle for this one, but I do, so it's a pass.

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Posted by quickmixed on February 17th, 2012 @ 11:33pm CST

I will end up passing on this only because I own the FE fig. This is a much better proportioned figure, but I cant get past the backpack / kibble. FE hides it just a bit better.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348769)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 17th, 2012 @ 11:34pm CST

Sirtank wrote: Arcee shouldn't be taller than Bumblebee.

I know this is all from the show and all, but I really have absolutely no problem with FE Arcee's height, especially being taller than bee, who used to always be a tiny bot from the G1 days, as well as a lot of the comics. I find people see scale too much as a deciding factor in rank/power. I much prefer to drop size in regards to rank/ability. The only thing that I attribute to the physical characteristics of a lot of my TFs is how bulky (fat) they are in the limbs, and how that relates to their strength/resiliance to being damaged (A good example of a twisted exception is Bludgeon; all skeletal but somehow insanely powerful). It pretty much ends there, as I much rather revel in the notion that there is no one-step visual way of determining exactly where the bot stands in ability to kick another bots ass. More imagination, fellow fans. It'll free you for your scale troubles.

Side note: WFC Prime is perfect the size he is, as he plays a tough leader despite being nothing great in size. It just adds so much more dimension to my collection.

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Posted by Cyber Bishop on February 17th, 2012 @ 11:59pm CST

Wings = less shoulder kibble..
I have the FE Arcee and may pick this one up when I come across her.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348810)
Posted by Mykltron on February 18th, 2012 @ 3:52am CST

For those complaining that PRiD is shorter: she's still too tall to be in scale in that photo.

I think it's an improvement, but it's a shame the wings are so big.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348823)
Posted by Mechastrike on February 18th, 2012 @ 5:58am CST

DeceptiCobra wrote:Looks like she has wings!

she looks better w/ wings. makes her look more "agile" and she resembles a valkyrie.

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348827)
Posted by Vicalliose on February 18th, 2012 @ 6:38am CST

Arcee here is definitely entirely personal preference for the most part, nothing definitive to show that one is better than the other. To me, the PRiD Arcee just feels kinda slumped and plain and the FE seems more characterful and like she has a proper posture and profile. It's an area where I oddly feel that I prefer the First Edition's design over show accuracy, with the exception of the torso. I don't mind so much fiddling with the arms to get them into position, especially considering the FE has something to it's arms that win over the PRiD, which Optibotimus did not mention, the FE Arcee has a double jointed elbow. I also prefer the old head.

As for her height. Well, Arcee was taller than BB in G1 anyway...

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1348831)
Posted by CrimsonPrime on February 18th, 2012 @ 7:32am CST

Hmm...I'm gonna say "Draw" for the battle of FE and RiD. Both have their pros and cons at an equal level. I prefer the blue on FE more while I prefer the scaling on the RiD more...So yeah "Draw".

PS : Just so you know I hate fembots and motorbots xD. Dont even start arguing with me why I hate em...It's gonna get messy >.>...

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Posted by gavinfuzzy on February 18th, 2012 @ 11:00am CST

Stumpybot wrote:I've got to admit, the detail on the arms impressed me. The fact you can swap in the fe blades is also pretty cool

And not to continue to stoke the PRID VS FE argument BUT I have fe cliffjumper and PRID Wheeljack in front of me. They're the same height and Wheeljack is much more solid

and I will defend the quality of PRID soundwave and Wheeljack to the bitter end. Arcee's size is for scale. I think it's brave of Hasbro to do this, but I do like it

Talking about quality, I noticed that the plastic on PRID Meg is rather light. Yes, it is sturdy and does not feel cheap, but its just really light, and kinda bendy. Compared to a generations from 2010... say WFC prime, WFC prime is actually heavier than PRID megs, and its plastic is not as bendy.

Anyone else noticed it?

Re: Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee In-Hand Images (1349000)
Posted by Heckfire on February 18th, 2012 @ 6:29pm CST

I kinda like the wings. Toon accuracy be damned.

...please. I grew up with G1. "Toon accuracy" meant Sunbow got most of the toy colors right.

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Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 18th, 2012 @ 6:33pm CST

Heckfire wrote:I kinda like the wings. Toon accuracy be damned.

...please. I grew up with G1. "Toon accuracy" meant Sunbow got most of the colors right.

No offence, but your avatar doesn't help your credibility :lol:

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Posted by Heckfire on February 18th, 2012 @ 10:25pm CST

MINDVVIPE wrote:
Heckfire wrote:I kinda like the wings. Toon accuracy be damned.

...please. I grew up with G1. "Toon accuracy" meant Sunbow got most of the colors right.

No offence, but your avatar doesn't help your credibility

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