This page contains affiliate links. We may earn commissions when readers interact with or purchase items through these links. For more information, see our affiliate disclosures here.

First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Feel free to discuss anything about any of the thousands of Transformer toys here. Anything from Generation 1 all the way to the soon to be released, the never to be released or the hope to be released is fair game! Want to show off your stuff? Please post your's and see others in the Transformers Collections Forum.

First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Skowl » Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:56 am

ACtoys.net has given us our first look at the fully painted Blackarachnia figure from the Transformers Animated series. The image shows the figure in-package.

See the original thread by clicking here.

User avatar
Skowl
City Commander
Posts: 3081
News Credits: 665
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2004 5:20 am

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby First-Aid » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:02 am

Motto: "This won't hurt me a bit."
Weapon: Laser Scalpel
Dude...

I really am starting to like this TF:Ani line. She LOOKS evil...does anyone remember who is voicing her?
It finally happened. The Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Yes, I cried.

-Kanrabat- wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:
First-Aid wrote:Okay, did anyone else notice that we all get a wonderful shot of Starscreams crotch anytime he sits in that throne? That's unnerving. Couldn't they have put n extra flap in there? It's....weird.


Its kind of like Basic Instinct, but not in a good way...


Goddammit, now I can't unsee it.
First-Aid
Faction Commander
Posts: 4542
News Credits: 2
Joined: Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:54 am
Location: A lone Bears household in CHeeseheadland...
Strength: 3
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 7
Endurance: 5
Rank: 6
Courage: 10
Firepower: 2
Skill: 10+

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Prowl Pants » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:03 am

Outstanding job! A must-get.
User avatar
Prowl Pants
Mini-Con
Posts: 33
Joined: Wed Jul 09, 2003 8:02 pm

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby King Henrik » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:07 am

Motto: ""It doesn't matter what you ask, it's who you're asking""
Weapon: Battle Blades
First-Aid wrote:Dude...

I really am starting to like this TF:Ani line. She LOOKS evil...does anyone remember who is voicing her?


cree summer does the voice... shes done lots of other voicework although nothing comes to mind right now off the top of my head...

also whats a grapnel hook? (look at the bottom right of the package)..lol
Image
User avatar
King Henrik
Fuzor
Posts: 260
News Credits: 5
Joined: Thu Jun 26, 2003 12:40 pm
Location: Staten Island, NY
Strength: 3
Intelligence: 8
Speed: 6
Endurance: 3
Rank: 4
Courage: 7
Firepower: 6
Skill: 9

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby JDD01 » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:10 am

King Henrik wrote:
First-Aid wrote:Dude...

I really am starting to like this TF:Ani line. She LOOKS evil...does anyone remember who is voicing her?


cree summer does the voice... shes done lots of other voicework although nothing comes to mind right now off the top of my head...

also whats a grapnel hook? (look at the bottom right of the package)..lol


Yeah Cree Summer has done alot of shows like Disney's Gargolyes
Image
JDD01
Mini-Con
Posts: 36
News Credits: 1
Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:25 am
Location: NC

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Nekoman » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:13 am

Motto: "Think for yourself, and think hard."
Weapon: Star Saber Sword
Blackarachinia is one of the Animated figures I can tolerate. Overall the robot mode impressed me but the alt looks very lacking and dumb. I was only able to get the BM version of this character so I’ll be happy to add this one to my collection.
User avatar
Nekoman
Gestalt
Posts: 2875
News Credits: 387
Joined: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:40 am
Location: Athens, GA
Strength: Infinity
Intelligence: ???
Speed: 1
Endurance: 1
Rank: N/A
Courage: N/A
Firepower: 10
Skill: N/A

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Bumblethumper » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:37 am

Already posted twice today. Can someone please merge the threads!

earlier thread
Image
Bumblethumper
Headmaster
Posts: 1130
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sat Aug 18, 2007 3:41 pm

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby UltraPrimal » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:49 am

Motto: "Vote for Beast Wars!"
Weapon: Sword
Very nice. But I'd rather see pics of her out of package. I see she's got some kind of grappling device like her original form. ;)^ I hope we get more Beasties in Animated. If we can't get them as Universe Classics, at least we can get them in Animated.
Image
User avatar
UltraPrimal
Gestalt
Posts: 2260
News Credits: 32
Joined: Thu Jun 26, 2003 10:21 am
Strength: Infinity
Intelligence: Infinity
Speed: Infinity
Endurance: Infinity
Rank: Infinity
Courage: Infinity
Firepower: Infinity
Skill: Infinity

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Dr. Caelus » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:54 am

I hate to be picky but... does anyone else think her front legs are too short?
Check out my books, Titanomachies and Divine Retribution, on my blog!
Dr. Caelus
Faction Commander
Posts: 4632
News Credits: 6
Joined: Tue Jun 24, 2003 10:32 pm
Location: Knoxville, TN

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby X3ROhour » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:08 pm

Motto: ""I WILL CUDDLE YOUR SOUL!!""
Weapon: Three-Bladed Knife
frickin rad
Image
Latest FIGS (01/25-03/24) MMC SPRINGER! Earthspark NIGHTSHADE! Legacy Evo STRONGARM, SHADOW STRIKER, BOMBSHELL & DETRITUS!!
User avatar
X3ROhour
City Commander
Posts: 3180
News Credits: 2
Joined: Thu Apr 22, 2004 8:55 pm
Location: right behind you...
Buy from X3ROhour on eBay
Alt Mode: Transmetal WereBat to Starfighter Triplechanger
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 1
Endurance: 5
Rank: N/A
Courage: 10+
Firepower: 10+
Skill: Infinity

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby microclone » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:12 pm

Caelus wrote:I hate to be picky but... does anyone else think her front legs are too short?


not necessarily some spiders have proportionately small front legs and huge rear ones so i cant see why a toy one cant!

http://www.swiftinverts.com/pix/King4.jpg

http://www.slithercity.com/Home/Arachni ... Baboon.jpg

her two front leg pairs become her back robot appendages, so this perhaps gives a better looking robot mode.
microclone
Headmaster Jr
Posts: 546
Joined: Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:11 am

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Dr. Caelus » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:30 pm

microclone wrote:
Caelus wrote:I hate to be picky but... does anyone else think her front legs are too short?


not necessarily some spiders have proportionately small front legs and huge rear ones so i cant see why a toy one cant!

http://www.swiftinverts.com/pix/King4.jpg

http://www.slithercity.com/Home/Arachni ... Baboon.jpg

her two front leg pairs become her back robot appendages, so this perhaps gives a better looking robot mode.



The short pair of 'legs' in the first pic are pedipalps, technically mouthparts, but the second picture is a solid illustration of what you're saying.

But it's not that the design is implausible/unrealistic that bothers me, just that it is aesthetically displeasing.

That and the combination of the legs proportions and the apparently fused thorax and abdomen makes me think of a far less intimidating arachnid.

As far as the legs in robotmode, I'm sure you're right, although I wouldn't have minded a pair of longer legs on her back Techmarine style.
Check out my books, Titanomachies and Divine Retribution, on my blog!
Dr. Caelus
Faction Commander
Posts: 4632
News Credits: 6
Joined: Tue Jun 24, 2003 10:32 pm
Location: Knoxville, TN

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Chaoslock » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:40 pm

Weapon: Reciprocating Laser Cannon
When will be the new Animated episodes? According to Cartoon Network Schedules, the next episodes are: feb.3: Home is where the spark is and feb.9-10: Total Meltdown. :sad:
GENERATION 1: THE EPIC ORIGINS! -Hasbro

"Autobots, Buster Witwicky killed Primus. Kill on sight!" - broadcast from Urban Dead

Image

Psychout wrote:Never, ever take the internet seriously, especially not when its on a website dedicated to giant cartoon robots from outer space.
User avatar
Chaoslock
Faction Commander
Posts: 4294
News Credits: 7
Joined: Mon Oct 03, 2005 2:31 am
Strength: Infinity
Intelligence: Infinity
Speed: 7
Endurance: 8
Rank: 6
Courage: 9
Firepower: 7
Skill: 7

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby microclone » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:41 pm

Caelus wrote:
microclone wrote:
Caelus wrote:I hate to be picky but... does anyone else think her front legs are too short?


not necessarily some spiders have proportionately small front legs and huge rear ones so i cant see why a toy one cant!

http://www.swiftinverts.com/pix/King4.jpg

http://www.slithercity.com/Home/Arachni ... Baboon.jpg

her two front leg pairs become her back robot appendages, so this perhaps gives a better looking robot mode.







The short pair of 'legs' in the first pic are pedipalps, technically mouthparts, but the second picture is a solid illustration of what you're saying.

But it's not that the design is implausible/unrealistic that bothers me, just that it is aesthetically displeasing.

That and the combination of the legs proportions and the apparently fused thorax and abdomen makes me think of a far less intimidating arachnid.

As far as the legs in robotmode, I'm sure you're right, although I wouldn't have minded a pair of longer legs on her back Techmarine style.


you are correct, the first pair of appendages are the pedipalps and less to do with locomotion than sensory perception. The first three pairs of legs are significantly smaller than the rear pair though, i own four of these beasties so know first hand! and that other arachnid you link to, looks rather like a flea to me :)
microclone
Headmaster Jr
Posts: 546
Joined: Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:11 am

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Dr. Caelus » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:33 pm

microclone wrote:and that other arachnid you link to, looks rather like a flea to me :)


Doh fleas are insects aren't they? I always want to think they're arachnids like ticks.

Well, anyway, that's what I think of when I look at that figure. A flea.
Check out my books, Titanomachies and Divine Retribution, on my blog!
Dr. Caelus
Faction Commander
Posts: 4632
News Credits: 6
Joined: Tue Jun 24, 2003 10:32 pm
Location: Knoxville, TN

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby dragons » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:38 pm

from what i can see from the package she has a big butt

anyway thie figure looks great i never seen the previous figures of blackaracnia from beast wars to beast machines but i do like the realaism that this figure brings into spider mode really not sure when but when i do pick up some of these figures blackaracnia will be one of them.

it looks like the graplener hook is attached to her some how in robotmode and in spider mode so it looks like shes swinging from branch to branch like other real spiders do when the make webs or to cocoon there prey.
Image
dragons
Gestalt
Posts: 2969
News Credits: 21
Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:28 pm

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby No Death for Prowl » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:22 pm

I'm not as impressed with this figure as some of the others in this line so far, but a few out of package pictures will definitely help, as stated by somebody else in this thread.

I think part of the problem(for me, at least) is that the whole "Decepticon insect" concept really hasn't evolved much since the G1 Insecticons. It feels like if you've seen one, then you've seen them all since they really are just slight variations on the original Insecticon. I'm not saying that makes for a bad figure, but it's hard to get overally excited for it.

But again, some more pictures will help.
Image
User avatar
No Death for Prowl
Fuzor
Posts: 274
News Credits: 1
Joined: Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:28 pm

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Megatron Wolf » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:33 pm

Motto: "Cry havoc and let slip the Wolves of War, Vae Victus!"
Weapon: Saber Blade
I dont want to see the crappy looking box i want to see bot and alt modes. It looks ok but until i see the bot mode im not passing judgment.
Current TF count: 2042

User avatar
Megatron Wolf
Faction Commander
Posts: 4948
News Credits: 8
Joined: Thu Jul 17, 2003 8:30 pm
Location: New York
Strength: 7
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 8
Endurance: 10+
Rank: 10+
Courage: 10
Firepower: 7
Skill: 10

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Blurrz » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:17 pm

Motto: "scream drive faster"
Weapon: Electro-Laser Cannon
Wow. That's actually an impressive figure
Image
User avatar
Blurrz
God Of Transformers
Posts: 11085
News Credits: 1452
Joined: Wed May 09, 2007 12:31 am
Location: Canada
Strength: 7
Intelligence: 8
Speed: 10
Endurance: 6
Rank: 7
Courage: 8
Firepower: 7
Skill: 5

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby justynnbailey » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:49 pm

Cree Summer...uhm...Kids Next Door, Batman Beyond, Rugrats, Tiny Toons, Gargoyles...Oh! And she was the voice of Penny on Inspector Gadget!
justynnbailey
Minibot
Posts: 132
Joined: Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:33 am

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby imotron » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:52 pm

Anther cool character flushed away... what a shame :sad:
When you run for your life... don't crawl
imotron
Vehicon
Posts: 334
Joined: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:34 am

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby i_amtrunks » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:59 pm

Nice looking figure, I will happily add her to my Animated collection!
Awesomesauce; Use it, you know you want to.
Image
User avatar
i_amtrunks
Guardian Of Seibertron
Posts: 6755
News Credits: 972
Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2006 4:31 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Mechabreaker » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:30 pm

Motto: "The only good Decepticon is a deactivated Decepticon."
Weapon: Gatling Cannon
Meh, I'm still deciding whether or not to get her, I'm going to need to see more pics of Blackarachnia out of the box before I make my final decision. Other than that, her beast mode looks fantastic, I can't wait to see her in action in the show now! :grin:
Image

Counterpunch wrote:I'll go into the street and slap someone's momma for a Leader-1 repaint.


http://taztitan85.deviantart.com/<---My deviantart account (It's mostly poetry that I write, but I will throw in a drawing or two every now and then)
User avatar
Mechabreaker
Vehicon
Posts: 363
News Credits: 1
Joined: Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:38 am
Location: Crestline, CA
Alt Mode: Pickup Truck
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 4
Endurance: 7
Rank: 10
Courage: 10
Firepower: 8
Skill: 9

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Raven Guard » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:40 pm

Are there any photos of her bot mode?
Raven Guard
Fuzor
Posts: 258
Joined: Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:58 pm

Re: First Look at Transformers Animated Blackarachnia In-Package

Postby Mechabreaker » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:42 pm

Motto: "The only good Decepticon is a deactivated Decepticon."
Weapon: Gatling Cannon
Raven Guard wrote:Are there any photos of her bot mode?


As of right now, no, but we are all waiting for the big reveal. :wink:
Image

Counterpunch wrote:I'll go into the street and slap someone's momma for a Leader-1 repaint.


http://taztitan85.deviantart.com/<---My deviantart account (It's mostly poetry that I write, but I will throw in a drawing or two every now and then)
User avatar
Mechabreaker
Vehicon
Posts: 363
News Credits: 1
Joined: Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:38 am
Location: Crestline, CA
Alt Mode: Pickup Truck
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 4
Endurance: 7
Rank: 10
Courage: 10
Firepower: 8
Skill: 9

Next

Return to Transformers Toys Discussion

Transformers and More @ The Seibertron Store

Visit our store on eBay
These are affiliate links. We may earn commissions when you purchase items or services through these links.
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "THE GREAT MUMBO BUMBLO Transformers BotBots Series 4 Magic Tricksters hat 2020"
THE GREAT MUMBO BU ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "MR BUSINESS ESQUIRE Transformers BotBots Series 4 Retro Replays Hasbro 2020"
MR BUSINESS ESQUIR ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "IRONHIDE Transformers Cyberverse Tiny Turbo Changers Series 5 Hasbro 2021 New"
IRONHIDE Transform ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SUAVÉ VERDE Transformers BotBots Series 4 Los Deliciosos Hasbro 2020 suave salsa"
SUAVÉ VERDE Trans ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "MS TAKE Transformers BotBots Series 1 Backpack Bunch tape 2018 Mistake Miss"
MS TAKE Transforme ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "AVOCANDO Transformers BotBots Series 3 Fresh Squeezes avocado 2019 Hasbro"
AVOCANDO Transform ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "HAL A PENO Transformers BotBots Con Crew Fantastic Fuelers bag spicy chips 2019"
HAL A PENO Transfo ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "POO SHAM Transformers BotBots Series 1 Toilet Troop 2018 Hasbro"
POO SHAM Transform ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "PUCKSIE Transformers BotBots Series 1 Jock Squad Hasbro 2018"
PUCKSIE Transforme ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SIPPY SLURPS Transformers BotBots Series 1 Sugar Shocks 2018 Hasbro Icee Slurpee"
SIPPY SLURPS Trans ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "KING TOOTS Transformers BotBots Series 1 Toilet Troop 2018 Hasbro Toilet Paper"
KING TOOTS Transfo ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "PROWL 149 pieces includes 2 Kreons Transformers Kre-o Building Toy Hasbro 2015"
PROWL 149 pieces i ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "DRILLIT YASELF Transformers BotBots Series 2 Shed Heads 2019 power drill"
DRILLIT YASELF Tra ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "PERFUMIGATOR Transformers BotBots Series 3 Swag Stylers perfume bottle 2019"
PERFUMIGATOR Trans ...
* Price and quantities subject to change. Shipping costs, taxes and other fees not included in cost shown. Refer to listing for current price and availability.
Find the items above and thousands more at the Seibertron Store on eBay
Transformers Podcast: Twincast / Podcast #346 - Gas Station Jamboree
Twincast / Podcast #346:
"Gas Station Jamboree"
MP3 · iTunes · RSS · View · Discuss · Ask
Posted: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024

Featured Products on Amazon.com

These are affiliate links. We may earn commissions when you purchase items or services through these links.
Buy "Transformers Titans Return Arcee Action Figure Set" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Power of The Primes Deluxe Terrorcon Rippersnapper" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Deluxe Class Dinobot Swoop" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Voyager Class Grimlock" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Power of the Primes Punch-Counterpunch and Prima Prime" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Studio Series 12 Voyager Class Movie 1 Decepticon Brawl" on AMAZON
Buy "Masterpiece MPM-7 Bumblebee" on AMAZON
Buy "Cyberverse Warrior Class Megatron" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Siege on Cybertron 5-Figure Pack" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Robots in Disguise Combiner Force Legion Autobot Twinferno" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Leader Powermaster Optimus Prime Action Figure (Discontinued by manufacturer)" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Tra Rid Warrior Soundwave Action Figure" on AMAZON