craggy wrote:that comparison pic makes the G1 design look very "quaint". I think that Delicate Warrior would fit fine with a G1 collection, but, articulation aside, it just doesn't look very Classics.
Delicate Warrior is just as much, if not more posable than PE Arcee.
I like Motorbot but she does look somewhat out of place next to other Season 3 Classics characters.
I know a lot of people are getting an IDW vibe from the Perfect Effect toy but when you go back and compare images (where Arcee is drawn well and not like a techno-organic monster), Arcee is closer to the iGear rendition.
Both are good and obviously the iGear one has since disappeared but in my opinion, iGear is the better choice for a Classics style shelf.
The PE one for those that are wondering has the following flaws to deal with:
-the head is lacking detail and the pull-out ears are a hassle
-she's a bit of a parts-former (not a problem for me but maybe others)
-feet never really hit center of gravity
-arms feel really delicate (though they seem to be sturdy)
-chest will come apart during posing
-some massively tight joints
iGear's has the following flaws to deal with:
-general lack of detail (though it's cartoon accurate)
-chest does not lock
-legs don't have a specific locked home in alt mode
-feet are a bit small (stands fine but not like, never worry about it fine)
-one arm sits in place in alt mode, again, doesn't lock
-tough to get all four wheels down in alt mode.
Best part of PE Arcee? Crazy fun with guns and stuff to do.
Best part of iGear Arcee? Shockingly great articulation.