New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach
Thursday, June 4th, 2020 11:02AM CDT
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We have new images from Japan showing Transformers Earthrise deluxe Arcee and it's pretty clear now why the designers opted for a detaching backpack. Basically, keeping that backpack on, which is still an option, makes for the biggest backpack ever seen in Transformers toy history. It's worse than any of the usual toys we make fun of for instance. She seems to have even less alt mode integration than Cybertron Thunderblast.
We do see one of these photos from Takara showing the figure with the bulkiest bits of the backpack removed and turning into a hoverboard. However, we see there that even with those bits removes, we still don't get the typical Arcee silhouette. Let us know if you think this is an improvement over the previous Generations/Legends Arcee and if you will be getting this toy when it comes out later this year.
We do see one of these photos from Takara showing the figure with the bulkiest bits of the backpack removed and turning into a hoverboard. However, we see there that even with those bits removes, we still don't get the typical Arcee silhouette. Let us know if you think this is an improvement over the previous Generations/Legends Arcee and if you will be getting this toy when it comes out later this year.
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Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066399)
Posted by ScottyP on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:05am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:05am CDT
Wasn't this really unconvincing hoverboard in the renders published Toy Fair weekend?
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066400)
Posted by Quantum Surge on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:06am CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:06am CDT
I think part of the backpack is mistransformed. There's supposed to be a gap between the "shoulder pylons", right?
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066401)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:07am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:07am CDT
Lol, that Arcee is seriously PACKING for quite the mountain trek! 
Still getting her though.
Still getting her though.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066404)
Posted by Evil Eye on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:22am CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:22am CDT
YIKES that is an enormous backpack. On the plus side, I can see enterprising Shapeways designers making full vehicle kibble replacements for her to convert her into completely different characters.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066406)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:27am CDT
I bet Hasbro / Takara will be there first.
Thunderblast anyone?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:27am CDT
Black Hat wrote:YIKES that is an enormous backpack. On the plus side, I can see enterprising Shapeways designers making full vehicle kibble replacements for her to convert her into completely different characters.
I bet Hasbro / Takara will be there first.
Thunderblast anyone?
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066407)
Posted by Solrac333 on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:31am CDT
Posted by Solrac333 on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:31am CDT
Partsformers. More than meets the eye.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066408)
Posted by cruizerdave on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:35am CDT
Posted by cruizerdave on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:35am CDT
That looks really bad.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066409)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:35am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:35am CDT
Well that's quite the pack to back. So is this what happens when you try to reinvent the wheel?
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066410)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:41am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Knight on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:41am CDT
When they go to make her into the paradron medic, they could have a complete medical bay on her back.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066411)
Posted by joevill on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:42am CDT
Posted by joevill on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:42am CDT
Where!!
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066412)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:43am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:43am CDT
Well it's cool to see he does have a new head, but I still don't really see the point of this Optimus, and it honestly just concerns me that the chances of getting Shattered Glass Prime are lower.
Parts of the trailer are molded on the same sprues as parts of the figure, so it has to share the color scheme and they can't make the figure without the trailer (presumably). I feel like this gets brought up every time Prime is mentioned...
Also Arcee continues to just look to be a bad figure, so easy pass.
YRQRM0 wrote:Also, would've been a lot more interested if he had normal colors with the trailer, or didn't have the trailer with his death colors. I don't see the point of it with this scheme.
Parts of the trailer are molded on the same sprues as parts of the figure, so it has to share the color scheme and they can't make the figure without the trailer (presumably). I feel like this gets brought up every time Prime is mentioned...
Also Arcee continues to just look to be a bad figure, so easy pass.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066413)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:44am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:44am CDT
Tech wise, the T-30 Arcee seem to be the better mold.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066414)
Posted by sol magnus on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:59am CDT
He's dead, Jim.
Posted by sol magnus on June 4th, 2020 @ 11:59am CDT
william-james88 wrote:A new video on youtube shows us a good look at the upcoming Sleep Mode Optimus Prime figure (also known as dead Optimus Prime). So firstly, that confirms that we are getting one. Secondly, we get a good look at the robot mode and it features a new headsculpt based on his look in the movie when he died. This would be the very first time the concept of a dead G1 Optimus Prime was sold by Hasbro since so far it was always exclusive Takara redecos.
You can watch the video from Swift Transform below which features a comparison with Transformers Earthrise Leader Class Optimus Prime.
He's dead, Jim.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066415)
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:06pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:06pm CDT
Arcee is a great big pass. Kudos for it having more curves at deluxe sized than fanstoys but those feet are awful, she must have bathed them in the same hot spring as earthrise prime but for a bit longer. Sticking with the platinum box set and the TR version.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066417)
Posted by sol magnus on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:08pm CDT
Posted by sol magnus on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:08pm CDT
I dont have any other Arcee, so I'll be getting her.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066418)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:09pm CDT
Did we know about Arcee's unpainted face before now?
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066419)
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:11pm CDT
Yes, why are you asking?
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:11pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:Wasn't this really unconvincing hoverboard in the renders published Toy Fair weekend?
Yes, why are you asking?
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066420)
Posted by Autobot N on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:13pm CDT
Posted by Autobot N on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:13pm CDT
Pretty sure it looked like that in the renders.Sabrblade wrote:Did we know about Arcee's unpainted face before now?
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066422)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:17pm CDT
The renders do show the very tip of the hood folded in. These pictures seem to show a hinge at the same point, but I can't tell if that part is a separate piece.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:17pm CDT
Quantum Surge wrote:I think part of the backpack is mistransformed. There's supposed to be a gap between the "shoulder pylons", right?
The renders do show the very tip of the hood folded in. These pictures seem to show a hinge at the same point, but I can't tell if that part is a separate piece.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066426)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:33pm CDT
The T-30 one is still available (and much better looking) on BBTS, but the catch is you can only get her paired with with T30 Chromia for $29.99.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... tails/7165
Just another option for anyone who is Arceeless and underwhelmed by the ER version.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:33pm CDT
sol magnus wrote:I dont have any other Arcee, so I'll be getting her.
The T-30 one is still available (and much better looking) on BBTS, but the catch is you can only get her paired with with T30 Chromia for $29.99.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... tails/7165
Just another option for anyone who is Arceeless and underwhelmed by the ER version.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066428)
Posted by Quantum Surge on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:37pm CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:37pm CDT
I have Legends Arcee, I plan to get ER Arcee, but I know the perfect Arcee is somewhere in-between these two.
Part of me wished Hasbro came up with a design that'd capture her look yet make her feel like a Transformer without a huge backpack. I know there's a way to make her look good while spreading the car kibble elsewhere without being the TR version.
Part of me wished Hasbro came up with a design that'd capture her look yet make her feel like a Transformer without a huge backpack. I know there's a way to make her look good while spreading the car kibble elsewhere without being the TR version.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066429)
Posted by Skritz on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:38pm CDT
Posted by Skritz on June 4th, 2020 @ 12:38pm CDT
Ho-ly shit that is TERRIBLE. Remember when people were going 'CHUG is becoming mini Masterpiece'? Well this is the end stage people, where the show accuracy cancer has metastized into massive chunks of useless alt mode just sticking out the back. This is such an ugly mess I'm gonna go get the T30 Arcee instead.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066432)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2020 @ 1:04pm CDT
If one doesn't have either, that's one great deal for a pair of excellent fembots.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2020 @ 1:04pm CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:sol magnus wrote:I dont have any other Arcee, so I'll be getting her.
The T-30 one is still available (and much better looking) on BBTS, but the catch is you can only get her paired with with T30 Chromia for $29.99.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... tails/7165
Just another option for anyone who is Arceeless and underwhelmed by the ER version.
If one doesn't have either, that's one great deal for a pair of excellent fembots.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066433)
Posted by Skritz on June 4th, 2020 @ 1:24pm CDT
Posted by Skritz on June 4th, 2020 @ 1:24pm CDT
I don't have T30 or Siege Chromia so I'll probably just get them as a two pack. If I end up not liking Chromia too much she'll become custom fodder or something, possibly as a Solus Prime? I think she has the look for it no?
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066438)
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2020 @ 1:58pm CDT
T30 chromia is a pretty decent toy though, well worth having.
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2020 @ 1:58pm CDT
Skritz wrote:I don't have T30 or Siege Chromia so I'll probably just get them as a two pack. If I end up not liking Chromia too much she'll become custom fodder or something, possibly as a Solus Prime? I think she has the look for it no?
T30 chromia is a pretty decent toy though, well worth having.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066440)
Posted by hausjam on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:22pm CDT
Posted by hausjam on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:22pm CDT
I don't mind the removable backpack. But they could have at least made it transform into something. Maybe a little drone or something. Simple partsforming is pretty lazy.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066441)
Posted by Tuned Agent on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:26pm CDT
Posted by Tuned Agent on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:26pm CDT
Since the details on her forearms don't match any detail on her alt mode, it looks like her robot and alt modes share exactly zero parts.
When was the last time we've seen that? Beast Wars Neo?
When was the last time we've seen that? Beast Wars Neo?
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066442)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:32pm CDT
Kinda reminds me of that AOE First Edition Optimus.
It does, however, integrate the front wheels into the legs fairly decently. The backpack, not so much.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:32pm CDT
Tuned Agent wrote:Since the details on her forearms don't match any detail on her alt mode, it looks like her robot and alt modes share exactly zero parts.
When was the last time we've seen that? Beast Wars Neo?
Kinda reminds me of that AOE First Edition Optimus.
It does, however, integrate the front wheels into the legs fairly decently. The backpack, not so much.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066443)
Posted by DMSL on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:37pm CDT
Posted by DMSL on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:37pm CDT
Lazy engineering, i will stick with my Legends Arcee, thank you.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066444)
Posted by Skritz on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:38pm CDT
Posted by Skritz on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:38pm CDT
Not gonna lie I'm scared CHUG will go the way of Masterpiece when it come to kibble.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066445)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:50pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:50pm CDT
So, after seeing the new Skorponok pics, I started thinking. Do we know if Fasttrack has any Titanmaster interactivity? Or is it going to be like Cog where the only interectivity is the 5mm posts and ports? I'm hoping for some, but I seriously doubt any is there
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066447)
Posted by Deadput on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:57pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on June 4th, 2020 @ 2:57pm CDT
Just another in a long line of examples for why G1 Arcee is overall just a terrible design period.
Just one of the most unconvincing Transformers as well as a bit of a tacky one. (Even ignoring her Leia ripoff theme)
Just one of the most unconvincing Transformers as well as a bit of a tacky one. (Even ignoring her Leia ripoff theme)
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066449)
Posted by Omegatron. on June 4th, 2020 @ 3:09pm CDT
Posted by Omegatron. on June 4th, 2020 @ 3:09pm CDT
Is there a trick to getting the rear clip connecting the two halves of Sky Lynx together in place, or do you just have to keep trying until you get it right?
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066450)
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2020 @ 3:14pm CDT
It's thunderblast from cybertron. However, she had a miniscule bit of alt mode intergration with her feet being part of the ship, bu that was it.
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2020 @ 3:14pm CDT
Tuned Agent wrote:Since the details on her forearms don't match any detail on her alt mode, it looks like her robot and alt modes share exactly zero parts.
When was the last time we've seen that? Beast Wars Neo?
It's thunderblast from cybertron. However, she had a miniscule bit of alt mode intergration with her feet being part of the ship, bu that was it.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066451)
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2020 @ 3:23pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2020 @ 3:23pm CDT
Dorksidetoys has some new images of we have some new stock images of the upcoming Transformers Earthrise Wave 2 Micromasters. Those are Fuzer & Blast Master of Astro Squad and Roller Force & Ground Hog of the Race Track Patrol.
We also have images of the upcoming Titan class Scorponok. these images from Takara show us the final product so you have a good look at the how the paint apps will look along with his Head/Titan Master.
We also have images of the upcoming Titan class Scorponok. these images from Takara show us the final product so you have a good look at the how the paint apps will look along with his Head/Titan Master.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066452)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 4th, 2020 @ 3:30pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 4th, 2020 @ 3:30pm CDT
Oh, wow. Arcee looks bad. How can vehicle mode look so bad then it doesn't integrate? I was gonna get it just for kicks, but now I'm not so sure.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066453)
Posted by Jtprime17 on June 4th, 2020 @ 3:56pm CDT
Posted by Jtprime17 on June 4th, 2020 @ 3:56pm CDT
Well PrimevsPrime’s review answers the question.
“Is dead Prime and the Alternate Universe Optimus Prime listing the same thing?”
Yes they are. The Product Numbers are the same. (E7462)
So this thing is supposedly going to be a Amazon exclusive.
“Is dead Prime and the Alternate Universe Optimus Prime listing the same thing?”
Yes they are. The Product Numbers are the same. (E7462)
So this thing is supposedly going to be a Amazon exclusive.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066456)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:08pm CDT
Well that's very disappointing. Least we know
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:08pm CDT
Jtprime17 wrote:Well PrimevsPrime’s review answers the question.
“Is dead Prime and the Alternate Universe Optimus Prime listing the same thing?”
Yes they are. The Product Numbers are the same. (E7462)
So this thing is supposedly going to be a Amazon exclusive.
Well that's very disappointing. Least we know
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066457)
Posted by thedistinctroom on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:11pm CDT
Posted by thedistinctroom on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:11pm CDT
Still have my Generations Arcee. What a great figure. This new version isn't really my thing, man. Some will undoubtedly prefer it. To each their own.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066458)
Posted by Skritz on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:19pm CDT
Yeah and we know to always expect the most boring option to be true. Typical stuff. I guess this means no Fire Convoy.
Posted by Skritz on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:19pm CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:Jtprime17 wrote:Well PrimevsPrime’s review answers the question.
“Is dead Prime and the Alternate Universe Optimus Prime listing the same thing?”
Yes they are. The Product Numbers are the same. (E7462)
So this thing is supposedly going to be a Amazon exclusive.
Well that's very disappointing. Least we know
Yeah and we know to always expect the most boring option to be true. Typical stuff. I guess this means no Fire Convoy.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066459)
Posted by o.supreme on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:22pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:22pm CDT
So...even though Earthrise has had an extremely slow start, some places still not getting wave 1 toys yet, anyone have a guess as to when we could start to see wave 2? I'm hoping for the first weekend of July...for something ANYTHING really as its just been so long, something new to look forward to would be a nice distraction. Sure I have all my pore-orders in, but with dates subject to change, they are not definitive, so its really all up in the air at the moment.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066460)
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:24pm CDT
Shame, a shattered glass version might have looked good for the alternate universe prime (but they are probably going to get another five repaints out of the mold anyways :p)
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066461)
Posted by Tuned Agent on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:35pm CDT
As bad as these shelformers are, I'm not sure they're quite as bad. At least Thunderblast incorporates her shins and feet. An argument can even be made that that Prime's legs have some incorporation. Arcee on the other hand...
Posted by Tuned Agent on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:35pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Tuned Agent wrote:Since the details on her forearms don't match any detail on her alt mode, it looks like her robot and alt modes share exactly zero parts.
When was the last time we've seen that? Beast Wars Neo?
Kinda reminds me of that AOE First Edition Optimus.
It does, however, integrate the front wheels into the legs fairly decently. The backpack, not so much.
william-james88 wrote:It's thunderblast from cybertron. However, she had a miniscule bit of alt mode intergration with her feet being part of the ship, bu that was it.
As bad as these shelformers are, I'm not sure they're quite as bad. At least Thunderblast incorporates her shins and feet. An argument can even be made that that Prime's legs have some incorporation. Arcee on the other hand...
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066462)
Posted by Brokebot on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:37pm CDT
Posted by Brokebot on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:37pm CDT
Arcee looks like she's carrying a pink Barbie Power Wheels on her back.
Someone needs to ask Hasbro why third-party toy makers make their characters so much better than they do.
Someone needs to ask Hasbro why third-party toy makers make their characters so much better than they do.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066463)
Posted by YRQRM0 on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:46pm CDT
Posted by YRQRM0 on June 4th, 2020 @ 4:46pm CDT
Astro Squad looks really fun, I wish they found a way to put a requiem blaster homage in there
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066464)
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2020 @ 5:22pm CDT
No need to look at third party, they themselves did a much better job in the past.
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2020 @ 5:22pm CDT
Brokebot wrote:Arcee looks like she's carrying a pink Barbie Power Wheels on her back.
Someone needs to ask Hasbro why third-party toy makers make their characters so much better than they do.
No need to look at third party, they themselves did a much better job in the past.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066467)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on June 4th, 2020 @ 5:37pm CDT
Posted by Lunatic Prime on June 4th, 2020 @ 5:37pm CDT
A retool of Th30 Arcee would have been way better.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066470)
Posted by Randomhero on June 4th, 2020 @ 5:55pm CDT
Because 3rd parties have no budget when making stuff. They design it and then figure out the price and then charge $80+ for it and you have no problem paying for it. hasbro has a budget and restraints as well as making toys for everyone. Not just grown adults who never grew out of playing with toys.
Posted by Randomhero on June 4th, 2020 @ 5:55pm CDT
Brokebot wrote:Arcee looks like she's carrying a pink Barbie Power Wheels on her back.
Someone needs to ask Hasbro why third-party toy makers make their characters so much better than they do.
Because 3rd parties have no budget when making stuff. They design it and then figure out the price and then charge $80+ for it and you have no problem paying for it. hasbro has a budget and restraints as well as making toys for everyone. Not just grown adults who never grew out of playing with toys.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066471)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 4th, 2020 @ 6:06pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 4th, 2020 @ 6:06pm CDT
If only Floro Dery hadn't designed Arcee to be a Princess Leia Barbie doll with next to no altmode kibble/altmode integration.
Re: New Photos of Earthrise Arcee Show why the Backpack was Made to Detach (2066473)
Posted by Skritz on June 4th, 2020 @ 6:06pm CDT
Posted by Skritz on June 4th, 2020 @ 6:06pm CDT
I've ranted about it before, but HasTak engineers need to implement better 'mass control' when designing fembots. Yes, I know that screen accurate models are usually quite slim and round-limbed as opposed to the more cubic-looking dudes but they just need to spread the overall plastic mass better.
