APC Toys APC-005 Angel Engine TFP Arcee

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  1. Robogeek28

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    I had both the FE and PRID version years ago, and greatly preferred the PRID version.

    The smaller size suits her, and I preferred the more toon accurate look as well.
     
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    The pink Arcee is from the 2011 NYCC set, it uses the FE mold:
    Arcee (NYCC 2011) - Transformers Toys - TFW2005

    Is it just me or does APC's Arcee look taller than that pink one? Or is it just perspective throwing me off?

    Still no shipping notice from Show-Z, hoping this makes the CNY cutoff.
     
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    Looks the same to me in most of the video.

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    Thanks, I didn't watch the video, just saw the screencap and thought it looked off. That makes more sense.
     
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    Please let there be a flame war repaint.
     
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    The more I look at her the more I want her, but it's hard to justify $44 for her. Its a shame they didn't fix more things on her because the colors are stunning.
     
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    $44 is on the cheap end when you consider most 3P TF's, or even official ones like MP.
     
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    I'm pretty torn on whether to get this.

    $40+ for this figure feels overpriced, especially when Optimus and Megatron are both bigger and better figures for around $5-$10 more.

    I've got the RID mold and while I guess you can nit pik about which is the better mold and size, I think the paint on APC s version makes it really shine. The rid is a cool little bot, but the colors are really bland and off model.

    Had it been $25, I would just bite but for the money, not sure if it might be better spent elsewhere.

    Also.. A general comment with these tfp figures... I do love the show, and these molds (the original hasbro) are amongst my favorites. However as an adult collector, I really buy more for display and I don't think these really display that great since they are all so small. Sure they are screen accurate, paint is great, transformation is fun, but on a shelf, they still look like toys compared to my MP stuff.
     
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    I get that but what are your options?
    I'm just happy SOMEONE is making Prime figures that don't look like ass.

    The R.E.D. is lsn't terrible but the colors are off and the parts that are painted look fairly mediocre at best. Not really a display piece imo in spite of being only around $20.
     
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    When I got Optimus, I wasn't sure I was going to get anymore. I didn't follow this show when it was originally on. I watched it in a binge a year or two ago and regretted having missed it. As a result though I have zero figures from the show. So I had to add in Megatron and now I guess I'm up for what they release. While it would be nice if they had downscaled her to fit better I couldn't pass up on it. Looks sharp to me. I'll just ignore the size. Ordered it a couple of days ago and got a shipping notice so maybe it'll get out before CNY.

    I looked at pictures of the RID version and the scale, etc. may be right but it just doesn't look like it has the same presence to me. Maybe I would feel different it it had gotten the same treatment that APC gave to their Megatron. Either way, I'm not chasing it on the secondary market. I'm glad for the chance to get some of these figures.
     
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    yeah it would have been cool if they downsized and added more improvements, but I'm fine with it simply as being a cheaper method of getting the FE mold (with more paint and accessories!). Hopefully they follow up with some cool repaints too like a Flamewar or G1-colored Arcee.
     
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    My philosophy is don't be a slave to scale, buy what's cool. And FE Arcee is cooler by a mile than most Transformers in the last 20 years. The vast majority of Prime figures have stunning transformations.
     
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    I think it's worth it, I just can't justify it for myself. I got both Optimus and Megs because they were basically perfect, but Arcee unfortunately just falls short.
     
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    Man, I would love some MP takes on Prime! I hope these are selling ok and someone is paying attention/open to making some.

    Just got show.z shipping notification!
     
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    Show-Z shipping notice received....

    Now hopefully she gets out of China before it shuts down. :lol 
     
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    is sad to see those replies, just like the old weijiang threads
    -you're APC
    -your main goal is to give TFP collectors another chance to get the first edition figures
    -you want to do something better for them, so you give them OP FE with tons of accessories at a great price
    -now the same collectors are asking for Masterpiece-levels of details scale accessories and paint for 25$
    -when the main goal was giving them FE figures, not even upgraded figures, just FE figures

    and these kind of people are asking for a TFprime revival from Hasbro, well, good luck, APC or Weijiang(was) are just too good for this world, give someone an inch and they'll take a mile, disgusting and shameful, maybe that's why BmB is asking 110$ for their figures now, they realized how bad the community is
     
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    When did you pay off the balance? Paid mine 1/20 and didn't get a ship notice.
     
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    Same here, paid mine on the 15th and still waiting for shipping notification. Hopefully tomorrow.
     
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    I paid mine on the same day and also got the extra shipping for it.
     
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    Ordered 1/18 and paid up as soon as I could when invoice came in next day 1/19