#HASCON 2017 Early Access Exclusive Transformers Titans Return Arcee with Daniel and Ultra Magnus

She looks bloody incredible and I need her.

I don't need it...I don't need it...

I NEED IT

Wow Arcee looks good. I hope the quality of her plastic is as good as Blurr's.

Is it me, or does Nautica fit this mold well enough but not so much for Arcee?

It looks like a Great figure, but can we agree that Ultra Magnus' head does not go On Arcees Body, theres just something disturbing about that.

Not bad, not bad at all. I'm really holding myself back from wanting her too much since I know there's basically zero chance of ever getting a hold of her where I am ("wider release" means nothing on my end if it's not full mass-retail), but boy is it hard not to NEED this so much. As an updated design for the classic 80s Arcee, she looks fantastic! Ultra Magnus is fine I guess, really not much to say here, it's Ultra Magnus' face on a Titan Master, coolio.

And yeah Riddler, I know it's a bit of a late response now but I have a helluva time trying to keep my Octone's cab together. Eh, I can live with it since it's not too bad, but I suppose it is a little frustrating that it's so eager so split right down the middle.

I really want it specially since I missed out on Generations Arcee,but either I want her.

Quantum Surge wrote:Is it me, or does Nautica fit this mold well enough but not so much for Arcee?

If anything I feel the opposite! Not complaint though, I'm still thrilled that we got nautica at all (less so that she's difficult and expensive to get hold of...)
Arcee is a must buy for me but I can't help but wonder what nautica would look like with this tooling of the bonnet/shield section, my gut says it would have worked a lot better but I'm not certain either way

Va'al wrote:We've heard a fair amount about the new Arcee figure being offered as an early access Transformers exclusive (meaning it will also hit retail eventually) at Hascon, as part of the Titans Return toyline. The set also includes cards with tech specs, an Ultra Magnus diecast Titan Master (sporting the colour scheme of the original white Optimus cab), and the regular Arcee head Titan Master Daniel / Leinad. You can now check it all out in our in-hand gallery here at Seibertron.com!

Hasbro, I need this now.

Put it up for sale on your site!!

Put it up for sale in the UK! Please! We never even got Wave 4!

Kurona wrote:Put it up for sale in the UK! Please! We never even got Wave 4!

erm....are you sure

That explains a lot. There's a grand total of 7 Smyths stores in the entirety of Scotland.

So no more reveals? Prime, dinobots, and a Predaking teaser is all we get even after the leak? Hasbro really is in denial. The size of the crowd in the pannel video tells it all. I bet the only people not from rhode island who attended were major toy scalpers who bought like $2,000 worth of exclusives to flip.

Rated X wrote:So no more reveals? Prime, dinobots, and a Predaking teaser is all we get even after the leak?

There are more panels and a dinner/ceremony yet to come, so we'll have to be patient for any more news that may come later today, tonight, or tomorrow.

Rated X wrote:I bet the only people not from rhode island who attended were major toy scalpers who bought like $2,000 worth of exclusives to flip.

Joke's on them then, the sets will be available at general retail some time after the show.

Me, I just want that die-casty Titan Master goodness. *drools* Hope they find a venue for Scorponok to complete the set of 4.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Rated X wrote:I bet the only people not from rhode island who attended were major toy scalpers who bought like $2,000 worth of exclusives to flip.

Joke's on them then, the sets will be available at general retail some time after the show.

Well going by Botcon timelines saturday afternoon at 230 pm EST reveals were pretty much over and sunday was just repeat pannels and 1 day entry for locals. The dinners were usually dedicated more for hall of fame and celebrities. And this dinner is gonna be a Hasbro dinner, not a Transformers dinner. Granted this is not Botcon but at this time the outlook doesnt look too good for more reveals. Maybe the predaking mock up that was also leaked? I think Hasbro is just in denial about the leaks and is trying to stay focused on the myth that Hascon is a "family event" when in reality its a scalper gathering. (The only people who have incentive to care about more than 1 or 2 particular franchises)

In case anyone was wondering, Leinad's name was officially pronounced at yesterday's panel as "Lee-əh-nad".

Is it true that the Takara Tomy Devastator combiner is better then the Hasbro Version released under Titans Return? I heard that the Takara Version has the anime painted hands, articulated elbows, and side movement joints, along with a more G-1 Accurate paint scheme?? I want a devastator, but is there a reissue for him coming soon that I should be looking out for, or spend the funds and get the Takara Tomy ver.?

Or... Should I wait another 10 years and see if Takara does a Masterpiece devastator?? LOL

skywarp-2 wrote:Is it true that the Takara Tomy Devastator combiner is better then the Hasbro Version released under Titans Return? I heard that the Takara Version has the anime painted hands, articulated elbows, and side movement joints, along with a more G-1 Accurate paint scheme?? I want a devastator, but is there a reissue for him coming soon that I should be looking out for, or spend the funds and get the Takara Tomy ver.?

Or... Should I wait another 10 years and see if Takara does a Masterpiece devastator?? LOL

As long as you dont mind devastator being bigger than the rest of your combiners takara is the way to go. I snubbed that mold for scale reasons, but my friend has both and takara is way better. I staying with TFC hercules with some add ons to make him more G1 accurate.

skywarp-2 wrote:Is it true that the Takara Tomy Devastator combiner is better then the Hasbro Version released under Titans Return? I heard that the Takara Version has the anime painted hands, articulated elbows, and side movement joints, along with a more G-1 Accurate paint scheme?? I want a devastator, but is there a reissue for him coming soon that I should be looking out for, or spend the funds and get the Takara Tomy ver.?

Or... Should I wait another 10 years and see if Takara does a Masterpiece devastator?? LOL

Combiner Wars, not Titans Return.

Mold-wise, the TakaraTomy Unite Warriors one is the superior one for the reasons you stated, plus that set comes with individual weapons for the members and the head has a retractable visor to recreate the two character models used in the cartoon.

No reissues from either side I'm afraid, so get one while the getting's good!

Debating whether or not to get the HasCon Arcee if/when it becomes available. I like that the original Generations figure is unique, whereas this is a pretty much just repaint. On the other hand, the Generations mold has that backpack/car shell, and the actual robot body is very petite/not Transformer-like.

I Hope Arcee isn't going to be stupidly difficult to get - I'd really rather like to get her.

Looking at Magnus, he looks like the Rodimus Prime/Thunderwing's Titanmaster body w/ Fangry's head, arms, & legs. The card art is Stylor/Haywire's body (which is the basis for 'not-Daniel') w/ Fangry's head.

WreckerJack wrote:Fangry looks more like him. Not 100% though.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

skywarp-2 wrote:Is it true that the Takara Tomy Devastator combiner is better then the Hasbro Version released under Titans Return? I heard that the Takara Version has the anime painted hands, articulated elbows, and side movement joints, along with a more G-1 Accurate paint scheme?? I want a devastator, but is there a reissue for him coming soon that I should be looking out for, or spend the funds and get the Takara Tomy ver.?

Or... Should I wait another 10 years and see if Takara does a Masterpiece devastator?? LOL

Combiner Wars, not Titans Return.

Mold-wise, the TakaraTomy Unite Warriors one is the superior one for the reasons you stated, plus that set comes with individual weapons for the members and the head has a retractable visor to recreate the two character models used in the cartoon.

No reissues from either side I'm afraid, so get one while the getting's good!

I think as far as Masterpiece Devastator's go.. The Combiner wars version is about as close as I think I could get. Sounds good! thanks for the advice!

Kurona wrote:That explains a lot. There's a grand total of 7 Smyths stores in the entirety of Scotland.

In my personal experience shopping, I have seen the wave 4 deluxes in Hamleys (London), Asda, Smyths and Toys R Us, and supposdely they are popping up in Tescos for about £5? They are just taking longer than they should is all, you will see them eventually

Kurona wrote:Put it up for sale in the UK! Please! We never even got Wave 4!

If it makes you feel better many of us Americans never got a shot at wave 4 either thanks to 10 months of wave 3 restocks and now the wave 1 and 2 refresher wave that's hitting all the Walmarts instead of wave 5. I knew I should have gotten Krok and Quake the one time I saw them at Target.

Emerje

Loving the headsculpt on the new Arcee.

Sabrblade wrote:In case anyone was wondering, Leinad's name was officially pronounced at yesterday's panel as "Lee-əh-nad".

But how do you pronounce "ə"?

Omegatron. wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:In case anyone was wondering, Leinad's name was officially pronounced at yesterday's panel as "Lee-əh-nad".

But how do you pronounce "ə"?

Depending on one's accent, it's like "uh"/"eh"/"ih"/etc.

I'm not going be honest. This Arcee toy really looks bad and I don't want it.

Sabrblade wrote:

Omegatron. wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:In case anyone was wondering, Leinad's name was officially pronounced at yesterday's panel as "Lee-əh-nad".

But how do you pronounce "ə"?

Depending on one's accent, it's like "uh"/"eh"/"ih"/etc.

Somebody record "Daniel" and play it backwards.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Omegatron. wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:In case anyone was wondering, Leinad's name was officially pronounced at yesterday's panel as "Lee-əh-nad".

But how do you pronounce "ə"?

Depending on one's accent, it's like "uh"/"eh"/"ih"/etc.

Somebody record "Daniel" and play it backwards.

You jest, but, I was genuinely surprised that it wasn't pronounced like that.

Sabrblade wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Omegatron. wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:In case anyone was wondering, Leinad's name was officially pronounced at yesterday's panel as "Lee-əh-nad".

But how do you pronounce "ə"?

Depending on one's accent, it's like "uh"/"eh"/"ih"/etc.

Somebody record "Daniel" and play it backwards.

You jest, but, I was genuinely surprised that it wasn't pronounced like that.

I just say it like "lay-nad" and be done with it.

I really like like like that Arcee. When watching Rebirth, I know lots of folks made fun of having a toy of headmaster Arcee, but most likely never thought it would happen. What a time in collecting we live in to get this niche collectible. I do think the head sculpt is excellent too.

Unite Warriors Devastator all the way for who'ever asked if you are doing individual not mode displays. If you plan on leaving it combined, either generally works and Combiner Wars should prove less expensive.

Meh, for the right price, I may pick up this version of Arcee. If I don't come across it, the previous version is good enough for me.

Quantum Surge wrote:Is it me, or does Nautica fit this mold well enough but not so much for Arcee?

I still see blurr figure repaint I'm hungry for jello

How much did the Arcee/Leinad/Magnus set go for at HasCon?

Love it Sigma!!

I guess it's because of me that ebay scalpers exists.

That shot of the Magnus head on Arcee was frightening...

Oh and for anyone who gets that Magnus head: put it on Magnus Prime! The helmet will cover it up, but at least you can say your Magnus Prime does have a Magnus head somewhere!

I broke down and bought one off ebay, since I don't want this to end up another fiasco like the Primitive Optimus Prime. This one to leave in the packaging for display.
I would like to get another one to actually open though.

Just because I took these pictures, Getaway as a template for other titan masters:






I may actually use him for Shuffler, seeing as how the head is not necessary for any of the little elephant modes

Rodimus Knight wrote:I broke down and bought one off ebay, since I don't want this to end up another fiasco like the Primitive Optimus Prime.

What's the fiasco ? I missed something apparently.

ExciKaiser wrote:

Rodimus Knight wrote:I broke down and bought one off ebay, since I don't want this to end up another fiasco like the Primitive Optimus Prime.

What's the fiasco ? I missed something apparently.

When Primitive OP went live on HTS, it sold out in under ten minutes.

Sabrblade wrote:When Primitive OP went live on HTS, it sold out in under ten minutes.

Oh.

So 'fiasco' is only a point of view. For Hasbro I suppose it's a success.


I imagined something like lost deliveries etc..

Y'know what I don't understand.... is why Hasbro & /or Takara Tomy don't ever(for the foreseeable future) bring out smaller scale(Voyager or Leader Class) of the city/base bots(Fort Max, Trypticon ect) coz one excuse or reason i've heard over the years is that some collectors don't have room or space for the more recent Titan Class sized figs

so far the only smaller scale city style bots have been issued by 3rd party companies(apart from Transformers Juniors...Metroplex, Fort Max, Trypticon) + I've heard over the years that at least some people would like to have seen smaller scale city/base bots by Hasbro/Takara Tomy, but the reality is that I know we'll never get those within our lifetime

oh & btw...we've gotten various class sized figs of the same characters across various lines for years now! but yet no smaller scale city/base bots(we'll...not from Hasbro, Takara Tomy... apart from those Transformers Juniors I was talking about earlier) + if third party companies can downscale base/city bots... why can't or ?

maybe that's something they'll( ) have to look into after The Power Of The Primes... but I seriously doubt that they will though!

Especially when Fortress Maximus and Scorponok in particular are portrayed in various media as being 'standard' sized. Still a lot bigger than most bots; but more around Leader-sized than ludicrous. I'm guessing Hasbro just isn't that willing to do second versions of any of the less popular characters especially when there's a 'definitive' version out -- after all, why do a Leader-class Fortress Maximus when you could spend that money on a Leader-class of Optimus Prime or a character that hasn't received an update yet?

Kurona wrote:Especially when Fortress Maximus and Scorponok in particular are portrayed in various media as being 'standard' sized. Still a lot bigger than most bots; but more around Leader-sized than ludicrous. I'm guessing Hasbro just isn't that willing to do second versions of any of the less popular characters especially when there's a 'definitive' version out -- after all, why do a Leader-class Fortress Maximus when you could spend that money on a Leader-class of Optimus Prime or a character that hasn't received an update yet?

I hope we still get the Scorponok Titan Master.

Coming just the day after Hascon has ended, we come to you with not one, or even a pair, but three reviews of the highly anticipated Titans Return Arcee, a Hascon early access exclusive that will also be available on Hasbro Toy Shop later this month. Please enjoy the reviews below by fellow Seibertronian Scottimus Prime as well as YouTube users Protoman Of ProtoRetro and YRQRM0, and let us know what you think of this figure. Will you be picking her up?



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Scottimus Prime