Kibble ridden? I see two pieces of kibble that shouldn't be there. The kibble that should be there is only a little oversized. How is that kibble ridden when the arms and legs are completely clean? And it's far from a mess.

 

I suppose I'll say that I'm not a fan at all. Her face doesn't look any better than the FE one, and the FE figure can compact the kibble on the back MUCH better than this one can. The lack of the pink, which I have no idea what you guys problem with it is, is a killer for me. I think having some of that contrasting colors is a really nice color scheme. We DON'T need to have everything blue, silvers, blacks, and reds. Plus, it was a nice metallic rose color rather than pink, but I suppose that's just splitting hairs. Clear lack of paint in alt mode also sucks. I'm going to be very happy and satisfied with my FE Arcee. I was saying from the start that the RID wasn't going to fix the major problem about Arcee, which is the kibble, and sure enough it doesn't.

The figure is smaller and she has blue forearms...that's about the only real good thing about RID Arcee. If this is really going to be the way Prime is going to go, then I'm definitely saving my money for 2013 for the Generations Gold Mine.

 

I want to say something bad about this version, but I can't. Shes not as detailed, but not as complex either. Kind of looks like an updated homage to the Energon version of Arcee. And yeah, scale is good. I'm looking forward to the video Optibotimus!

 

The huge wings are a bit of a turn off, but I love this figure so much more compared to the FE. She doesn't tower over every other freaking character and her face isn't as creepy. Bought on sight.

 

Says you, but contrary to the typical mantra that goes on here of downplaying all the bad to make everything look like a "good" figure, I personally consider all that shit on the back to be a kibble mess and think it looks awful. I really hoped all that back junk would somehow fold & tuck in better.

Just another mass produced piece of plastic - some are gonna like and some aren't. It doesn't always have to be a turbo-nerd debate.

 

Also it's wing kibble is in the right place, it's head isn't as fugly, it's blue is nicer, the torso is nicer and far more accuate, it doesn't have that awful pink (contrast isn't always a good thing. Neon green also contrasts this scheme but I'm sure you wouldn't want that) and with the crap off the arms probably has better range of motion in the shoulders, or at least can accomplish basic poses without looking horrible. It's proportions overall are also greatly improved, a slimmer figure with more accurately proportioned arms and legs.

 

I beg to differ about the head. It isn't any better or worse than the FE one. The blue isn't any better, and I feel it isn't as nice paired up with silver. The darker blue and metallic rose was a nice touch...a darker blue with a lighter metallic gives it the impression of purple inbetween, and it gives the FE figure a nice color range. Am I the only one around here that likes unique colors we don't typically see on Transformers?

The torso isn't bad but I don't think it's any better or worse. I like the bike part chest on the FE...it isn't accurate but I liked the usage of the chest pieces. She's a robot and it gives her a great robot look. Parts of the bike are part of her and I appreciate that part of the engineering.

The shoulder kibble on the FE figure was never any issue for me. Having a bicep swivel helped mitigate the issue of the shoulder kibble, plus double jointed elbows also aid in that. If anyone had trouble posing FE Arcee...well, I'm sorry...

The kibble is the biggest killer. It just doesn't compact as well as the FE one does. It makes her look like she has a mess on her back, compared to the back kibble on the FE figure.

 

I kinda like it. I like my FE, too. Might get her just for a different take on the character.

 

Well color me impressed! I would like to see some shots with the giant gun just for the hell of it. But this is definitely superior to FE, in my opinion. I have the FE mold from the NYCC set, and it wasn't as impressive as I'd hoped. This is much better. The biggest problem for me is the lack of proper weapons, but hopefully a third-party will take care of that.

 

Uploading a video review? I like the wings. Sexy  

 

It's saving right now, then i gotta upload it. The downfall of my method of doing reviews, is it isn't quick haha sorry. I'm hoping it'll be uploaded by 3-3:30pm (pst)

 

definately liking this Arcee over the FE version if only because she's smaller.

 

FE is clearly the better fig at a cheaper price point...RID fig crappier at a higher price point..she reminds of the bat gremlin from gremlins 2...glad Im passing this entire line....

 

Those backpack "wings"...

I feel like Disney's Gargoyles is making a comeback.

 

  I didn't think I'd ever see these words typed in any thread on this forum ... like ever. You have officially shocked me, my friend. And this isn't directed at you personally, but to any of the endless, multitudinous, and prolific complainers here. You know who you are.  

Arcee looks great. Agree the wings are a bit extreme, but I love that she's in scale now, and she looks flippin fantastic!

 

It looks pretty good to me.
It's surprising as with the other characters the FE versions were clearly superior.

 

Don't have RiD-Cee yet (damn you HTS and timing), but looks like it will work better for me overall than the FE.

* lots of back kibble, but doesn't appear to get in the way like FE's does.
* smaller overall size
* No easily misaligned 'articulated breasts'.
* Better, more accurate face (it's a subtle distinction really, mostly in the shape and size of the eyes.)

The biggest detractor I see is the rather large 'bat wings'. Just my own prefs here, not coming down on anyone else's opinions. (regarding the earlier 'turbo-nerd' commentary   )

 

What's up with Hasbro's aversion to faction symbols on the deluxes in this line? And I guess I need to start stalking hts.com again.... C'mon Vehicon!

 

back kibble is still way overdone, but this looks way better than the FE imo.

I still stand by my opinion that they should use the animated prowl transformation with her to give her a cleaner transformation and get the wheel off her back

 

Well, I really like her size compared to the others.