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[Sabrblade]

But the elephant still absent from the room is Breakdown. Can't wait for the new podcast to hear from Seibertron as to whether his absence was discussed and whether he will continue to be MIA.

http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=88025

EDIT: Ninja'd

[craggy]

Breakdown is some kind of armoured car thingy, not an elephant.

[YRQRM0]

I'm confused, are the FE figures finally gonna show up in North America? If so, that rocks!


Is there any kind of comparison list for the FE figures and the RID versions (or whatever the current ones are called)? I need to figure out what figures I need to Dont look here and which ones that I prefer the FE version.

[NemesisMonkeySupreme]

Is there any kind of comparison list for the FE figures and the RID versions (or whatever the current ones are called)? I need to figure out what figures I need to Dont look here and which ones that I prefer the FE version.

I just use the galleries:
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/index.ph ... ies_id=146

[That Bot]

Is there any kind of comparison list for the FE figures and the RID versions (or whatever the current ones are called)? I need to figure out what figures I need to Dont look here and which ones that I prefer the FE version.

My recommendations, based on my experience as I own the main 4 FE deluxes

Bumblebee: First Edition, although the RID mold grows on you after a while. It really streamlines his transformation. Recommend the Hot Shot version so you have both.

Arcee: RID. It's the same size in bike mode, shorter in robot mode (which means she scales better), has improved arm articulation, and her backpack is less cumbersome. Only downsides are she only has 1 blade, no waist articulation, and she's the wrong shade of blue. And she can't flash.

Starscream: I don't have the RID, but all the reviews I've heard say they're about equal in accuracy vs. kibble. I'd go for the FE because it's a deluxe and therefore scales better with Voyager Megatron.

Cliffjumper: The RID has a more screen-accurate chest, shoulders, legs, and feet, but it is made entirely of fake parts (the hood, roof, and trunk of the car all fold up on his back), and the arms are pretty bad. The FE has very show-accurate forearms, but the rest is a little disproportioned compared to the show model. HOWEVER, he doesn't cheat. His car bumper really makes his shoulders. His car roof really makes his chest. The grille in his abdomen is still fake, but that's pretty much impossible to do any other way. The sides of his car mode fold up to make his legs, so he has very little backpack, just the car hood and front fender. Plus he has the guns. RID is more accurate, but the FE is a better toy. I gotta go with the FE.

[MINDVVIPE]

/\Boo! FE Arcee is the best! The RID has WAY too much back kibble. The arm constraints aren't bad at all, it just means it doesn't move freely, you need to move a few things around. But hey, look at Bulkhead's calves in the show. They open and close everytime he walks, sooo...
FE Arcees face alone is worth it. She has a sexy lil smirk.

[RAcast]

/\Boo! FE Arcee is the best! The RID has WAY too much back kibble. The arm constraints aren't bad at all, it just means it doesn't move freely, you need to move a few things around. But hey, look at Bulkhead's calves in the show. They open and close everytime he walks, sooo...
FE Arcees face alone is worth it. She has a sexy lil smirk.

In fairness to the PRiD mold, you can pop the wheel off and use it as an ammo clip, this removing the wheel and making the back kibble rather nice and compact.
That said, I definitely agree with the statement that FE Arcee is much more appealing. PRiD Arcee just looks...flat to me, while the FE has all the translucent bits and different paint apps to make her pop more aesthetically.

[SKYWARPED_128]

/\Boo! FE Arcee is the best! The RID has WAY too much back kibble. The arm constraints aren't bad at all, it just means it doesn't move freely, you need to move a few things around. But hey, look at Bulkhead's calves in the show. They open and close everytime he walks, sooo...
FE Arcees face alone is worth it. She has a sexy lil smirk.

THIS.

[Sabrblade]

Optimus Prime - FE
Bulkhead - FE
Bumblebee - FE
Arcee - RID w/ FE's blades
Cliffjumper - FE
Starscream - FE
Megatron - RID w/ FE's cannon
Vehicon - RID

[Gearslide]

Optimus Prime - FE
Bulkhead - FE
Bumblebee - FE
Arcee - RID w/ FE's blades
Cliffjumper - FE
Starscream - FE
Megatron - RID w/ FE's cannon
Vehicon - RID

I agree 100%.

But as a bonus, you can stick these on your RID Arcee for more accuracy:
http://www.shapeways.com/model/492017/?materialId=6