Considering the more recent MPs (MP39, 44, 45) having quite a big backpack, I'm not that surprised actually... It's as if they were trying to prepare us for Arcee's backpack
Wheelie also fits in terms of fitting into a price point. Although a Wheelie by today’s standard would have a lot higher partscount than BB V1.
Well, that's a good question... MP-51 costs $150 at Hasbro Pulse... FansToys FT-24 costs an average around $100-$125... ToyWorld TW-M06 costs an average of $70. So get MP-51, since the quality of her robot mode is solid compared to the other two...
I was thinking of the same idea. (painting part of the white collar with some pink to give the illusion that the chest goes higher) It actually would make the figure look a little more accurate. (I can visualize it in my head) I can't do an edit now, since I'm just on my phone, and about to go to bed. But I might try later.
I’m actually surprised they didn’t choose to do something like that. That’d be swell if you could have a go later.
With that visor down, she looks amazing - if the chest/collar was better, she'd be 100%, ESPECIALLY if those poses she's holding are without a flight stand. Really can't wait for this release. If a third party wants to do any sort of upgrades, aside from sorting out the chest/collar area, i'd like some some more aggressive/different face, twin energon swords (unless TT are saving that for a repaint) - was quite a fan of IDW Arcee you see.
I will say I’m very happy with the glasses. There’s a difference between a visor and glasses and the illusion is lost on the 3P ones with the seperate face. Even though it’s fine, I like seeing it here. Reminds me of those awesome Yoko Littner figures. As for swords I don’t think Takara would make any since it’s a very recent association. Even though I’d also like some it’s most definitely not happening. However, a lot of people are finding small swords for figures and using them for their Arcee’s. So I’m sure you could find some to use.
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I have to admit that I've changed my tune about this figure after seeing the latest batch of photos. I still don't like the chest, but with the variety of poses she can do, it kind of hides that saggy look. That said, I'm going to wait and see the initial reviews first, especially after all the cosmetic issues with Hound.
Anyone hoping Takara would do repaints out of the mold? I mean granted it's a given since Takara loves doing repaints when possible and Paradron Medic/Lifeline is pretty much a no brainier,but anyone hoping that they would do a repaint you'd want to see even though it wouldn't likely happen? For me it'd be the mold in her TFP blue colors. It's still my favorite color scheme for her and it's sad we don't see much of it since Prime ended.
