Animated Arcee is good proof that the overall G1 design isn’t the issue. The issue lays in the philosophy for how she transforms. I feel like they use Arcee putting all the kibble on the back as a crutch for cost saving measures. I wouldn’t mind if they put similar effort as they did into the SS Hotrod to give us a G1 looking Arcee with a more complex and unique transformation. Distributing the kibble all along the body like animated rather than channel every chunk into the back.
@SideswipePrime606
2 жыл бұрын
I think her car mode suffers a bit, since the visible hands are a little egregious. Other than that nitpick, she's great!
@IsiahTomas
2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised third party mod kits haven't gotten to Arcee yet(as far as I know).
@brotquel1592
2 жыл бұрын
The other day I say the PvP review of the 3rd party "re-issue" of the Prime Vehicon drone... imagine doing like in that case and stashing all of that kibble in her calves... she would look great! I honestly wouldn't mind a Prime Vehicon retool as Arcee...
@LapisBlock
2 жыл бұрын
Animated Arcee and G1 is a false equivalence, they are not the same design. Animated can get away with more because of how heavily stylized it was and it's the show that had designers for toys and cartoon working together. This Arcee was MADE to be a toy, G1 was not
@wakeangel2001
2 жыл бұрын
@@brotquel1592 I think the Prime Vehicon can be retooled into a pretty epic Shadowstriker as well
@romanquintero6323
2 жыл бұрын
The upcoming BB SS Arcee looks ridiculously good, I'm really excited for that one.
@GloomGaiGar
2 жыл бұрын
because it's not a car
@Renkencen
2 жыл бұрын
Same! I liked it so much that I gonna buy it on release (I usually wait for sales or appear in some discount/ bargin store)!
@elpizo1789
2 жыл бұрын
I think that Cyberverse writers taking Arcee's backpack and using that as a basis for her "globetrotter" personality is a galaxy brain flex on their part.
@wsc0tt
2 жыл бұрын
I think what frustrated me the most with Earthrise Arcee is how they went back to the drawing board instead of iterating on Thrilling 30 (or Masterpiece). The first step is obvious- improve the proportions and colors of Thrilling 30, and already you've got something good. As for the backpack kibble, to be honest I don't mind parts-forming if it's done right. Have it turn into a weapon she can hold, or maybe break it up into bits of armor that bulk her up. Something useful. An unconvincing "hoverboard" just doesn't cut it.
@bojanandjelkovic3029
2 жыл бұрын
They did that for Blurr and results are great. They simply upgraded TR Blurr's transformation for SS Blurr. It turned to be much better toy than I expected. Now to think about it, that transformation scheme could work for Arcee with a few concessions (i.e. she'll need to be more Animated inspired than G1).
@bleppyboo5969
2 жыл бұрын
I actually really like the Studio Series Arcee sisters, they're fun little figures I like to fiddle with and try to balance titan masters on in motorcycle mode
@griffinkimball2454
2 жыл бұрын
I also really like them. But they are definitely controversial
@javivaki
2 жыл бұрын
Same tbh and I don't know why.
@bleppyboo5969
2 жыл бұрын
@@griffinkimball2454 I'm actually surprised to know that since I thought they were executed pretty well for what they are
@griffinkimball2454
2 жыл бұрын
@@bleppyboo5969 that was my opinion too, with the only problem I have with them being the ball joint on Elita-1's non wheel arm elbow popping off easily on my copy. But some people dislike them I guess
@takanuinuva
2 жыл бұрын
I still think the added black on generations arcee is good. It breaks up what is a somewhat monochromatic colorscheme.
@griffinkimball2454
2 жыл бұрын
Thinking about Titans Reurn Arcee, I think a HEAVY remold of SS86 Blurr could really work. Yes, slightly more bulk than her general design, but I think it could really work
@javivaki
2 жыл бұрын
I just realized that DOTM Sideswipe can make an interesting remold for Arcee. Both have open roof, backpacks, and car modes with curves to em. The swords can stay as they'd be appropriate for her anyways. I think it'd be cool. Idk just my thought.
@GrarrlbrownVT
2 жыл бұрын
Animated Arcee is probably the best we have gotten for that character. Like everything in Animated, its just that perfect mix of old and new. Familiar enough but fresh enough to be its own thing. Also Grimlock would be a good topic for one of these videos too!
@alfa1134
2 жыл бұрын
Say what you want, but the LEGEND Arcee (Japanese Thrilling 30s) will always be my go-to figure.
@bantuboi3131
2 жыл бұрын
As a chug collector, I'm content with thrilling 30. Its everything I want. I actually prefer the Hasbro deco over the G1 Takara deco. It's unique, but still Arcee. I'm hoping Legacy Arcee is retooled into Flamewar and I'll picj her up.
@RollerChoster
Жыл бұрын
Wish granted
@maneoj46
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I feel Arcee always felt more like a motorcycle design than a car. Heck the Bumblebee Studio Series figure proves it. That and the philosophy of how she works. A decent concept was a Perfect Effect Arcee figure that made Arcee into a motorcycle.
@Cdr2002
2 жыл бұрын
The wish G1 Arcee had come out purely so there would be a template for a no shellformer version of her. I have the Cyberverse Deluxe. She’s pretty good!
@lonewolf9578
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could get that one, unfortunately it’s almost impossible to find where I am
@the0dd1
2 жыл бұрын
I was honestly just thinking this question. Arcee is one of my favorites and would like to get one some day.
@stickygumz
2 жыл бұрын
Finally subscribed after watching this! such a good breakdown of the issues i have with a lot of arcee designs- especially engineering wise! whole time was like "this guy gets it" lol
@DragoonMS
2 жыл бұрын
1. Animated Arcee (the sexy school teacher that's also a badass spy) 2. TFP First Edition Arcee (not the first bike, but THE best bike Arcee... don't care HOW good Studio Series Arcee turns out, this did it first & best) 3. LG10 Arcee/Generations Thrilling 30 Arcee (the best, period; and I like the wide hips & thicc thighs, it gives her a bit of a more feminine look than even her animation model in The★Headmasters could hope for) 4. Cyberverse Arcee (I still find it hilarious that her vehicle mode looks more like Hot Rod THAN Hot Rod) 5. Upcoming Studio Series Bumblebee Movie Arcee (the thicc thighs motorcycle; I bet it won't be long before some intrepid customizer makes her into Zero-Two from Darling in the Franxx) 6. Upcoming Authentics Arcee (another step at incorporating car parts into her body) And that's about it. As much as I love and want the Botcon 2001 Arcee (and Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia), you're quite right, it's okay but NOT great. Also, I think that Binaltech Arcee was supposed to be released alongside the canceled Blackarachnia...and the mold was meant for Windcharger, but I think Hasbro completely changed it cuz they couldn't trademark the name at that time. Now, Superlink Ariel/Energon Arcee and 2007 Arcee just get smoked like cheap weed by Prime Arcee. Period. And that's on Mary had a (motorcycle), it was painted red as fire, and whenever Mary wanted a ride, it always had a flat tire!!
@otaking3582
2 жыл бұрын
I have the Elita-1 repaint of Earthrise Arcee. I don't mind the kibble too much, but trying to transform it is a pain with all the panels that get in each other's way and the legs being unintuitive to get in the proper position. Plus, I think the plastic on mine is warped, because her head neutrals at an angle instead of straight forward.
@Traph
2 жыл бұрын
I think the Earthrise Arcee is pretty okay, I'm just so happy to finally own a G1 Arcee.
@Alzeal07
2 жыл бұрын
Binaltech Arcee is the best version of the mold imo, the pearl paint she's covered of is gorgeous, the head works, and the proportions fit,love this figure so much
@Garzilla97
2 жыл бұрын
I think this would be a great set of videos to do. Pick a random character and looking at all of their different toys. I think to go with the G1 idea, I say Kup would be a cool one to do. Or maybe a different theme, say, who did a jet mold better than the rest.
@thedesucomplex4365
2 жыл бұрын
I am very thankful to have gotten the Titans Return Arcee at release. She's stayed on my CHUG shelf over the WFC Trilogy or T30 releases. It's good to see someone else who appreciates it.
@mallocmemory9538
2 жыл бұрын
IMO, ER Arcee is the best version of her G1 incarnation to get...as long as you NEVER transform her or use her car kibble at all and keep her in robot mode. Otherwise, you're better off with the Thrilling 30s version or the Takara Legends version.
@i_am_tomatosoup
2 жыл бұрын
Shout out to TJ and everybody who's here to watch him! This is what true dedication from a content creator looks like. This guy is doing us all a favor every day by putting this stuff out, and I'm grateful to be here just to see what he does next. This channel is special and I legitimately feel proud to be a fan of this dude. I hope you all know how lucky we are to see this guy keep putting out new videos. TJ's been doing this for over a decade and he deserves our thanks for all the time he's put in!
@Silver_Chivalry
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that you remember Devcon. He's among my favorite obscure characters along with Flame from the comics.
@iron1349
2 жыл бұрын
I kinda like the idea of Arcee having some backpack, but hell, the little Authentics toy they're doing of her is basically what I think she should be, with some of the car forming the robot. Animated Arcee kinda serves as my CHUG Arcee, at least until they finally get G1 Arcee right.
@javivaki
2 жыл бұрын
I think the SSBB Arcee is so good because she had no existing vehicle concept, so that allowed to utilize her form to create something unique. I really like that futuristic bike that she got going. You can probably check out the many toys of Soundwave or Grimlock as they had many forms over the years.
@NovexusNui777
2 жыл бұрын
She gives off Tron Vibes
@javivaki
2 жыл бұрын
@@NovexusNui777 She really does tho. Chromia repaint maybe??
@NovexusNui777
2 жыл бұрын
@@javivaki I hope so, really I hope Elita-1 gets this treatment too as this has repaint and remold potential
@wakeangel2001
2 жыл бұрын
Yay, a video about my all time favorite character. I have almost every Arcee figure there is myself, including a few 3rd party ones. It is true that the best Arcees tend to be the ones who divert most from the G1 design, FE Prime Arcee representing the zenith of achievement for her, and not just because of her articulated boobs (giggle.) I actually prefer the Hasbro colors for T30 Arcee over the Takara ones, even if she's less G1 accurate, it is a more interesting color sheme (again, improvement comes from diverging from G1.) Animated Arcee is by far and away my favorite Arcee that transforms into a car, being a G1 homage rather than being enslaved to its faults. Headmaster Arcee does a lot of the same stuff Animated one did, but she sadly loses points for being a repaint. IF the same basic transformation scheme could have been applied to more slender robot body it would probably have been the perfect Arcee (also a significantly better Nautica)
@bowserbreaker2515
2 жыл бұрын
Just go with Cyberverse, Thrilling 30 or Animated for G1. They all look nice enough and aren't terrible. We still gotta see how the Studio Series version works. Also, I wouldn't mind a video on Springer's toys. He's barely had any and it would be nice to see your thoughts.
@tgiacin435
2 жыл бұрын
I got the thrilling 30 one as soon as I saw it. As far as I’m concerned, that’s the definitive figure
@tawdryhepburn4686
2 жыл бұрын
I second the Springer suggestion. Ironically, he may have more 3P MP scaled figures than he does CHUG. Part of it might be his lack of obvious repaint potential. Sure there’s SunStorm, but after that?
@bowserbreaker2515
2 жыл бұрын
@@tawdryhepburn4686 Yeah, but someone like Blitzwing gets a fair number of figures and doesn't have much repaint potential. Plus, Springer is underrated.
@tawdryhepburn4686
2 жыл бұрын
@@bowserbreaker2515 I don’t disagree. Has Blitzwing been a Leader class for several of those? I guess Hasbro’s internal research must indicate that Springer just isn’t that popular?
@bowserbreaker2515
2 жыл бұрын
@@tawdryhepburn4686 He isn't that popular, but if Skids can get a masterpiece and be even more forgotten then Springer, then Springer deserves better. Have you seen the Big Bad Toy Store video?
@Badwolfwho1
2 жыл бұрын
It'd probably be too big a video but I think a Starscream one in this vein would be great, he's got a lot of variety to him across all the continuities.
@CreatureSH
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I think Grimlock may be a good candidate for this kind of overview, as well, since his T.Rex mode offers a number of unique challenges.
@HORRIOR1
2 жыл бұрын
An idea I had for an Arcee transformer, was that instead of shoving all the kibble in her back, it could instead be turned into a skirt/side skirts.
@llmkursk8254
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I like an S2000 as an alt mode. It’s a 2-seater sports car, with a little bit of that feminine flair. I honestly think an Arcee with a Miata as an alt mode would make for a great live-action Arcee. Just my opinion.
@roberte.o.speedwagonenko9225
2 жыл бұрын
"Cartoon accurate Arcee is literally impossible, it's like perpetual motion or a tolerable Nickelback song" Ocular Max Azalea: exists
@BainesMkII
2 жыл бұрын
Prime Arcee is fine as a new Transformer, but I cannot see it as "Arcee" because it retains no connection to the original Arcee design. Energon Arcee also uses the motorcycle alt mode, but its robot mode has parts inspired by G1 Arcee while the red and white color scheme keeps some associate with the G1 pink. While a stretch, even Movie Arcee uses a kind of pink-adjacent purple and has a robot mode that vaguely feels like "Arcee" if you squint hard enough. But Prime Arcee is simply an entirely different character, its like a show or toy trying to pass off yellow car Bumblebee as Optimus Prime.
@kennythetrend3688
2 жыл бұрын
I think the biggest reason why G1 Arcee doesn't work in toy form is because of her alt mode. You look at Prime Arcee, she looks very human and has little to no kibble, and that can be contributed to her motorcycle form. If they changed G1 arcee's vehicle to a futuristic motorcycle, I think the design can work.
@matthewbloom3869
2 жыл бұрын
MMC did a recolor of their Arcee mold in G1 prototype colors
@skybite
2 жыл бұрын
The only ones I can think of are Energon, the movie 07 deluxe, Animated, Generations/Legends, Prime First Edition, Prime RID, Arms Micron, Masterpiece, and Cyberverse Deluxe.
@shelbybayer200
2 жыл бұрын
There is a Third-party Arcee figure Called Nicee Basically, a Lewd interpretation of the Character I think the company was Big Red Firebird
@PnC_GameZnThingZ
2 жыл бұрын
Someone gave me the studio series 3 pack and I have them on my shelf around the ice cream truck. Looks pretty ok
@miffedakko9312
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure Maketoys made a G1 toy deco repaint of their masterpiece Arcee
@fordfox8229
2 жыл бұрын
MP Arcee isn't an overly sexualized Arcee Big Firebird Nicee is an overly sexualized Arcee
@brotquel1592
2 жыл бұрын
FINALLY! Thank you for this, now I know I'm not the only one to think that we have to depart from G1-pure Arcee. Like you said, at the end of the day, the only Arcee that managed to work out as a toy are those that, in any measure, moanged to free themselves from these very oppressive G1 shackles, being it by slightly tweaking the design or going with something completely different. Personally, I'm all for Prime Arcee (not the Legacy one, that one proved that making everything G1 equals most of the time to ruin a design), but I still think the pinkk/white lady is still salvageable. I just think that, going forward, Hasbro should ditch "G1 Barbie" and go for more modern approaches... look at IDW Arcee, especially in these last few years AFTER the "Thrilling 30" one, she's a bulkier femme, made not to be a pinup but a soldier/assassin and that WORKS. Having a bulkier design would give designers more space for moving the parts and not give us what is sustancially, as you said, a pretender... heck, even the latest revealed "ex-pretender" Iguanus loogs leagues better than the G1 Arcee molds!
@Traph
2 жыл бұрын
Why won't they just take the engineering of the Animated Arcee and heavily modify the parts that fit around it to make G1 Arcee? After all, the design for Animated Arcee is just a stylized G1 Arcee.
@virgilpingleton3498
2 жыл бұрын
I know it might not count but I love my big firebird nicee.
@AZWADER
2 жыл бұрын
I don't think that G1 Arcee prototype could actually transform, I believe the bot and alt modes were seperate models
@GrimmysReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Arms Micron Arcee (Takara's version of Prime RID Arcee) is my 2nd favorite Prime figure, after the Vehicon. Thrilling 30 (Takara Legends version) Arcee will always be my Classics Arcee, while Energon Arcee stands as Ariel (the bot Elita 1 used to be). I stopped buying Masterpiece a while ago, but I wouldnt get MP Arcee without getting a replacement chest plate to go with her. TR Arcee may be a step in the right direction as far as being a Transformer is concerned, but I think it serves better as an idea of what IDW Arcee looked like before Jiaxus got to him. Animated Arcee is awesome, enough said.
@fishpop
2 жыл бұрын
An Arcee repaint of Transmetal Airazor would've been pretty cool. I could also see one in Prime Arcee's colours.
@PunchCounterpunch_Lizzy
2 жыл бұрын
Imma be honest, I’ve always hated T30 Arcee, I know people like her but in my opinion the mold sucks the hips are wider than her torso, and the Takara repaint didn’t change my opinion
@captaincrusader9469
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to find someone who thinks the same, though my hate is due to the backpack
@lukebaldock4672
2 жыл бұрын
The bike from the unicron trilogy, animated, the titans return, cyberverse, war for cybertron and thrilling 30 are all great versions.
@mudjumper
2 жыл бұрын
This format is great, I’d love to see you milk it to high heaven
@StevetheVehicon401
2 жыл бұрын
If you look at the earthrise arcee in vehicle mode I dont even think the robot is inside it in the picture you can see through the gap where the robot is supposed to be
@shadowscribe
2 жыл бұрын
A walkthrough Ironhide might be fun. History, not too many. And the sick burn G1 Ironhide is in the comic so he was the most accurate one for the longest time.
@MrRobot1984
2 жыл бұрын
I’m just saving for an X01-Nicee
@butterflykatana
2 жыл бұрын
With her Sister Mooka EX-01.5 releasing soon, good plan. :) She is a star.
@Silver_Chivalry
2 жыл бұрын
An idea I had from this video would be for your Botcon Animated idea. Repaint Animated Blackarachnia in Animated Arcee's colours and release it as Botcon Arcee.
@36unknownguy
2 жыл бұрын
I actually like the Earthrise mold.
@josteinhenrique2779
2 жыл бұрын
I'm planning, on a near future, to start a Transformers collection. I want so hard a G1-like Arcee figure, but I have a big issue with the whole backpack stuff on the most figures.
@tawdryhepburn4686
2 жыл бұрын
TM2 BLACK ARACHNIA IS A GREAT MOLD!!!!! One of my favorites, and weirdly, packed with tons of extra gimmicks and play features. Good ones, too.
@captainthiccnick
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the first thing I thought about when I picked up the Titans Return Blurr figure was that it would make a nice Arcee
@legogodzilla
2 жыл бұрын
Well, I like the looks of that studio series bumble-bot movie Arcee, probably gonna pick that one up.
@mattr75
2 жыл бұрын
Animated Arcee is probably the best Arcee figure I own
@shaldurprime7154
2 жыл бұрын
Ocular Max Azalea is amazing if you want a coherent G1 adjacent Arcee toy with as little kibble as possible, albeit stylized, smoothed, and rounded. there are several colors to choose from: the default light gray and pink PS-04 Azalea, the tasteful white and purple PS-04A Azalea Alternative, the evil/demonic black and charcoal PS-04S Azalea Stealth with alternate demon grin faceplates, and even the sherbet colored PS-04P Azalea Protoform, which faithfully recreates the pink and orange color scheme of the original toy concept art, even including olive green kneepads to mimic the wheels
@Micah.Lau.navi.
2 жыл бұрын
I honestly like her being svelte and light, although I agree with you that the backpacks are gettin' a wee bit old (I like Nicee 3rd party toy, though). I also like the motorcycle alt mode too. Unfortunately, I have no freakin' clue how anyone's gonna pull that off...
@SideswipePrime606
2 жыл бұрын
"...or a tolerable Nickleback song" had me rolling, dude. That was a gut punch of a joke in the best way possible. I feel like they need to do one of two things with Arcee. Either don't make her a wholly G1 derivative car, or give her an alt mode that lends itself to a slender feminine form. I think Prime and the movies had the right idea going with a motorcycle. Personally, I think a jet would be perfect as those don't have a ton of bulk to them, so they'd be more likely to avoid the "robot under a jet syndrome" than with the bulkier dude characters. If Generations Windblade had a bit more budget, she totally could have pulled that off.
@RialVestro
2 жыл бұрын
Someone already did it. There are 3D printed versions of all the G1 prototypes that never got produced. However they're not really to scale with the size toys actually would have been. I seen the Unicron as like a legends scale. I guess you could have them printed at any size you want but they are based on those G1 prototypes.
@MonsterKidCory
2 жыл бұрын
Energon Arcee was my first and favourite Arcee figure. I like your thought about making her bulkier, and it brings to mind the Chromia, etc. figures. Personally, I think you could go a long way from a cartoon-accurate car mode if the sides flipped down to become her legs. They've already got the feminine shapeliness, and that would make use of a large part of what otherwise would end up as kibble. But I ain't a TF designer, so what do I know?
@lekanraposte6732
2 жыл бұрын
Before watching your video, he's my list of the best for G1 Arcee: 1) T-30 2) Animated 3) Cyberverse 4) WFC Ofther Arcees: 1) Prime 1st Ed. 2) Prime R.I.D 3) Energon 4) Binaltech because it's hilarious.
@fishpop
2 жыл бұрын
11:17 That dig at Nickelback gave me a chuckle.
@parsapouyafar1047
2 жыл бұрын
I think these type of videos should be done for any character my favorite character has always been bumblebee so maybe put him next or soundwave his had various different design's
@masterben9592
2 жыл бұрын
Earthrise Arcee is a insult as someone who wants a good g1 arcee toy who isnt thick in the legs like generations or a robot with a broken spine like the ROTF i feel you can do her car mode just find away around making it shell
@Ducknuck84
2 жыл бұрын
At least Arcee is getting a few toys here and there, my fave Chromia went from a really good retool of the Prime RID Arcee to the Meh Siege retool of the car that they used for all the lady's that where in the Search for Alpha Trion so they could be a combiner.
@A_Cozey_Dunt
2 жыл бұрын
She got a redesign in the Terminator crossover and unlike her original look, it was designed with a toy in mind. Giving her an 1983 Mustang alt mode. If they made a toy of that look, she'd be perfect imo
@masavant
2 жыл бұрын
I know I might not contribute much in terms of this subject and understanding the concept of the G1 design been that of a shell-former, I have a two simple questions, why does the backpack just have to be a foldable vehicle mode and would the community be happy it been able to do something that was not in the G1 cartoon and I don't mean the hover board? Where I am coming from is if you look at the Siege version of Ultra Magnus his trailer which essentially is a shell of parts combining onto the white truck would you be happy with something similar, or would you be happy for the backpack to operate like Optimus Prime's trailer where it can transformer into a repair/weapon platform, or why not make it a triple changer? To have a G1 Arcee with slim legs, arms and female form in robot form is almost impossible without any form of shelling and part forming, the only compromise I can see here is have a armoured version of G1 Arcee like the animated version where the lower legs, upper arms, waist and chest are noticeable boxy to then have those pieces part form away into the backpack, would that work?
@ToaBastignika
2 жыл бұрын
The first edition arcee has quite the wheel backpack, and it's surprising how her legends sized version hides both wheels on her legs.
@MikeD974
2 жыл бұрын
I liked the thrilling 30s version never got the new version got it as elita 1 instead and it's crap for 3rd party I don't have 1 yet so not sure which is best or even how many versions there are
@bojanandjelkovic3029
2 жыл бұрын
I got T30 Arcee for a great price half a year ago, and for me, that's cool G1 style Arcee toy for what it is. Wanted to get that Paradron medic repaint of Siege Arcee, just to have the mold and because colors are nice, but no way I'm giving that money for lackluster toy. Now, I'm severely tempted by Animated and Prime Arcee toys. Those two toylines, in general, are pretty great, in my opinion. As if I need any more TF lines to collect. 😅
@reyonXIII
2 жыл бұрын
I still have to thank/blame you for enticing me to get Titans Return Arcee. I'm still proud I got her. She's not the best looking, even when disregarding accuracy, but she's a charming take that, and YES! A COMRADE! I've argued with people about this unorthodox beauty being a roadmap to what she should BE going forward, at least for the G1-based design. Either her or Animated Arcee (still also top tier take) I don't mind that I paid $60 for her last year on eBay (and that was a good deal, no less). Thank you again, man! But I tasted the Nightbird Shadow figure (not that way), and I do still want the original T30 mold. I've debated on whether I want the pure white and pink accuracy or the color breakup and less overly feminine (re: no lipstick) design. I lean more towards the latter. I think I like the pure pink and white when it's not the exact G1 design. Though, to be fair to Ron Friedman, he just wanted the character of Arcee included. I don't know if he or Flint Dille had a say in her final design. It was Floro Dery who made and kept her design untenable as a proper non-shellforming Transformer. It's basically reviving an earlier push from Bob Budiansky himself at the beginning of the franchise, with making Ratchet female like his inspiration.
@silk0wyrm
2 жыл бұрын
The "pretender" comment gave me an idea actually. Since mode-locked characters are becoming more common, if Hasbro's set on her G1 style design, then maybe taking the Earthrise style transformation, making the "shell" more complex, maybe even a full-on weaponizer to a degree instead of just a "hoverboard", and having part of her character be that she makes use of the shell's components to turn her lack of alt-mode into an advantage, working somewhat similarly to RID (2001) Prime. Would be an interesting take on the design and a good message overall imo
@Talon_Productions
2 жыл бұрын
I actually like the Studio Series Arcee set a lot. I don't really understand the dislike for it. They aren't perfect but I think they're great given the size.
@Knightswords
2 жыл бұрын
Ocular Max Azalea proves that it is possible to do the G1 design with very little kibble in at least the MP scale.
@mattwarner3611
2 жыл бұрын
I really love prime Arcee she is different from the rest
@FairladyZ2005
2 жыл бұрын
It's time to...*transform* how we think about Arcee. To be honest, Prime Arcee is my favorite Arcee - character, toy, and design. I have mixed feelings about the upcoming Legacy Arcee. I like that they are trying something new, giving a G1 aesthetic to the Prime Arcee design, but I don't think they have it quite right yet. I'd love to see them try the reverse too, take G1 Arcee and give her more elements from Prime, like make her a motorcycle, kinda like they are doing with that upcoming Studio Series Arcee from the Bumblebee movie that could be a real winner. The one good movieverse Arcee you mentioned is surprisingly fun. And you can never go wrong with Animated. I'm honestly weeding my TF collection again and when I got to that line, it was like, well these are obviously staying, they've aged very well. I can't remember but I may have even sent you that Animated Arcee back in the day. Or did I just do that for Vangelus since she was hard to find, coming out at the end of the line?
@IcyKali
2 жыл бұрын
Titans Return Arcee being a remold of Blurr made a lot of sense because in the G1 cartoon their character designs always read as similar to me and Blurr looked a lot sleeker than many other characters (presumably to match his speed). That figure looks really good. But since there are a lot of other female Transformers now I prefer Arcee to retain more of her 80s style and conventionally feminine features, so I agree with you that Cyberverse Arcee should be the role model. In the show, she's presented as being an explorer, so even having a backpack-like thing attached to her makes sense. You know what would be awesome? Elita-One, who is bigger and bulkier than Arcee, in a form like the Titans Return Arcee. With her janky 80s helm and everything. I think Elita's had a bad track record for toys.
@Renkencen
2 жыл бұрын
Was this video uploaded before the SS reveal? That one is definitely one of the best toy designs of her!
@Ragna_Rock54
2 жыл бұрын
I bet that in the future, there will be some crazy third party company that will make a cartoon accurate g1 arcee, and the transformation will be worse than hell
@nandyk.2026
2 жыл бұрын
I have the blur version of the TR mold and it's one of my favorite deluxe molds of the last decade. it's probably my favorite look for g1 arcee. I appreciate when a female transformer is DESIGNED like a transformer. wish it was easier and cheaper to find.. it's one of the few transformers figures left that I *need * in my collection, since I have the rest of the 87' crew TR deluxes.
@catandogclone7880
2 жыл бұрын
I hope they make a toy of the Terminator crossover version of Arcee, the kibble for her car mode is spread all over the body, back half of car makes the legs, front tyres and sides of car are shoulder panels and the chest is the hood of the car. My favourite official Arcee toy has to be the First Edition, I have the APC toys because the original is too expensive.
@MiraiKishi
2 жыл бұрын
11:25 Man, you didn't have to do Nickelback like that. They've got great music. Hating Nickelback was so 2000-2010's.
@springsaber
2 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who likes the black on t30 arcee
@callanevermelt6392
2 жыл бұрын
Motorcycle Arcee is best But her "backpack" is kinda iconic, like Megatron's arm canon.
@blud890
2 жыл бұрын
I had energon arcee as a kid, I loved it
@kurtisreptileweatherly687
2 жыл бұрын
Void Toys Has a Dope 3-D Printed Brawn.(Brawnt) I got one. I Love it!
@lorenzretiro
2 жыл бұрын
"A tolerable nickleback song" I'm dead
@DMSL2007
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the Takara Legends Arcee, still think she is the best version out there. I do have the Earthrise mold but as Elita-1 and i think it suits her character better.
@Undrave
2 жыл бұрын
Just use the Vehicon model and fold the top of the car into the lower legs! It works! It lets you give her a proper feminine form and it's fun to transform.
@DeadstreaK_
2 жыл бұрын
And then came third party Arcee renditions ahem(Big Firebird Nicee)ahem. Issa good one btw 😂
@jeremygregorio7472
2 жыл бұрын
Energon Arcee was pretty amazing. It was a pretty cheap figure and did an amazing job going from motorbike to robot
@dragnridr05
2 жыл бұрын
Perfection Series PS-04 Azalea is really the best Arcee I have found. EVERYTHING in car mode transforms into a beautiful robot mode. Her backpack is almost cartoon accurate, and very little kibble hangs around. Her vehicle mode is very nice as well. If 3rd parties can make great Arcee toys, Hasbro sure as hell can. Hasbro just won't.
@OpheliaTerat
2 жыл бұрын
I liked Prime Arcee's design the best. It looks better designed than G1 style Arcee in my opinion. I think that if they're going to give her smaller/thinner proportions a motorcycle is the best option. I feel it'd be a lot easier to engineer that since motorcycles are smaller and slimmer than cars. If they're going to stick with the car then I think they'd have to sacrifice the slender look of the G1 design. She'd probably need to be wider, maybe even blocky. I think they're scared of doing that though for some reason. Maybe they could sacrifice the thin looking arms, legs and feet and put more bits of her alt mode there instead of all on her back? Kinda like how Prime Arcee has her back wheel on her feet. That way they could improve the stability by making her feet wider and back lighter, while also keeping the feminine shaped torso. It'd also help her look less like just a girl in cosplay.
@rigelc.hoffman2496
2 жыл бұрын
I'm actually a big fan of Titans Return Arcee. Blurr was the best character they could get to remold an Arcee out of. And I think it's the best TR figure in regards of scale with other CHUG figures, because Daniel (I mean, Leinad) it's supposed to be a human child, so his tiny Titan Master looks in scale with any of the main Deluxe Autobots. I'll never understand why she was made an exclusive fig Yeah, I'm one of the creeps who still care about scale
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