The Energon Pub

[DedicatedGhostArt]

From the looks of it, the chest, waist and head are new, and maybe the upper arms.

Like I said, it's a retool, not a repaint.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

From the looks of it, the chest, waist and head are new, and maybe the upper arms.

Like I said, it's a retool, not a repaint.

He knew that, he asked which parts have been retooled. It can be quite drastic, to the point anything above the waist is new, like with RotF Cannon Bumblebee.

[durroth]

The character doesn't work perfectly with ANY mold, really, but she fits Arcee's profile the best. The original character wasn't a transformer at all and wouldn't have any vehicle kibble.

[william-james88]

From the looks of it, the chest, waist and head are new, and maybe the upper arms.

Like I said, it's a retool, not a repaint.

He knew that, he asked which parts have been retooled. It can be quite drastic, to the point anything above the waist is new, like with RotF Cannon Bumblebee.

I am also asking why the arcee mold was chosen for the retool. It doesnt seem to work for Nightbird, given how the animation model doesnt have a giant backpack.

[DedicatedGhostArt]

From the looks of it, the chest, waist and head are new, and maybe the upper arms.

Like I said, it's a retool, not a repaint.

He knew that, he asked which parts have been retooled. It can be quite drastic, to the point anything above the waist is new, like with RotF Cannon Bumblebee.

I am also asking why the arcee mold was chosen for the retool. It doesnt seem to work for Nightbird, given how the animation model doesnt have a giant backpack.

Yeah I know, it's kinda weird. I was exited about Slipstream and Blackarachnia, but Nightbird, ehh it's kinda awkward.

[durroth]

I think it's because they can't justify making a non-transforming figure of Nightbird but want to give the fans something "close enough" for their g1 collection.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

From the looks of it, the chest, waist and head are new, and maybe the upper arms.

Like I said, it's a retool, not a repaint.

He knew that, he asked which parts have been retooled. It can be quite drastic, to the point anything above the waist is new, like with RotF Cannon Bumblebee.

I am also asking why the arcee mold was chosen for the retool. It doesnt seem to work for Nightbird, given how the animation model doesnt have a giant backpack.

For lack of anything better. Nightbird and Arcee share the same overall profile, both being female-shaped in fiction. The only real difference is that Nightbird as a man-made non-transforming robot has no kibble, while Arcee has those shoulder piece from her car mode.
The line philosophy that every toy must be able to transform (look at Movie Scorponok) and the choice for the Arcee mold as explained above, basically forced Nightbird to sport kibble.

[NuclearConvoy]

My favorite is Slipstream, what's yours guys?

Black Widow, and I already have the Animated one Slipstream... maybe if I can find only her. I'm gonna pass on Nightbird, so army builders can have them all.

I am getting the feeling that nightbird is the weaker of the three. I dont care since I have no clue who the character is but looking at the pics, it seems she doesnt have a huge backpack and is instead a sleek ninja type character. Did they only use the arcee mold for the hips?

It's a retool of Arcee.

I know, hence my question. The character's design does not seem to work with the Arcee mold they chose aside from her hips so I am asking if the hips are the only reason the arcee mold was used.

The character's initial design wasn't a transforming robot at all. Some incongruities will arise.

[shajaki]

I think it's because they can't justify making a non-transforming figure of Nightbird but want to give the fans something "close enough" for their g1 collection.

This.
Besides, C/G's is a modern take on G1, not slavishly G1 toon/toy accurate. That's what MP's are for.

I assume the only hopes for a cartoon accurate non-transforming Nightbird lie with 3P's or that company that made the Alpha Trion figure. Don't remember who, but it was die-cast'y and Revoltech'y.

[Robogeek1973]

My favorite is Slipstream, what's yours guys?

Black Widow, and I already have the Animated one Slipstream... maybe if I can find only her. I'm gonna pass on Nightbird, so army builders can have them all.

I am getting the feeling that nightbird is the weaker of the three. I dont care since I have no clue who the character is but looking at the pics, it seems she doesnt have a huge backpack and is instead a sleek ninja type character. Did they only use the arcee mold for the hips?

It's a retool of Arcee.

I know, hence my question. The character's design does not seem to work with the Arcee mold they chose aside from her hips so I am asking if the hips are the only reason the arcee mold was used.

The character's initial design wasn't a transforming robot at all. Some incongruities will arise.

To be fair, she really wasn't a character either.


The main focus of an episode yes, but she wasn't a character.

[NuclearConvoy]

My favorite is Slipstream, what's yours guys?

Black Widow, and I already have the Animated one Slipstream... maybe if I can find only her. I'm gonna pass on Nightbird, so army builders can have them all.

I am getting the feeling that nightbird is the weaker of the three. I dont care since I have no clue who the character is but looking at the pics, it seems she doesnt have a huge backpack and is instead a sleek ninja type character. Did they only use the arcee mold for the hips?

It's a retool of Arcee.

I know, hence my question. The character's design does not seem to work with the Arcee mold they chose aside from her hips so I am asking if the hips are the only reason the arcee mold was used.

The character's initial design wasn't a transforming robot at all. Some incongruities will arise.

To be fair, she really wasn't a character either.


The main focus of an episode yes, but she wasn't a character.

I feel like you're splitting absolutely unnecessary hairs.

[DedicatedGhostArt]

To be fair, she really wasn't a character either.


The main focus of an episode yes, but she wasn't a character.

But do you remember at the end of the episode, when Nightbird gave you an evil look? That suggested that she was more than just a robot, that she was alive, and she had PLANZ!

I feel like you're splitting absolutely unnecessary hairs.

Agreed

[Robogeek1973]

My favorite is Slipstream, what's yours guys?

Black Widow, and I already have the Animated one Slipstream... maybe if I can find only her. I'm gonna pass on Nightbird, so army builders can have them all.

I am getting the feeling that nightbird is the weaker of the three. I dont care since I have no clue who the character is but looking at the pics, it seems she doesnt have a huge backpack and is instead a sleek ninja type character. Did they only use the arcee mold for the hips?

It's a retool of Arcee.

I know, hence my question. The character's design does not seem to work with the Arcee mold they chose aside from her hips so I am asking if the hips are the only reason the arcee mold was used.

The character's initial design wasn't a transforming robot at all. Some incongruities will arise.

To be fair, she really wasn't a character either.


The main focus of an episode yes, but she wasn't a character.

I feel like you're splitting absolutely unnecessary hairs.

If you say so.


Personally I have no issue with them using the Arcee mold for this as without the backpack she looks very close to the animated model.

[fenrir72]

My favorite is Slipstream, what's yours guys?

Black Widow, and I already have the Animated one Slipstream... maybe if I can find only her. I'm gonna pass on Nightbird, so army builders can have them all.

I am getting the feeling that nightbird is the weaker of the three. I dont care since I have no clue who the character is but looking at the pics, it seems she doesnt have a huge backpack and is instead a sleek ninja type character. Did they only use the arcee mold for the hips?

It's a retool of Arcee.

I know, hence my question. The character's design does not seem to work with the Arcee mold they chose aside from her hips so I am asking if the hips are the only reason the arcee mold was used.

The character's initial design wasn't a transforming robot at all. Some incongruities will arise.

To be fair, she really wasn't a character either.


The main focus of an episode yes, but she wasn't a character.

I feel like you're splitting absolutely unnecessary hairs.

If you say so.


Personally I have no issue with them using the Arcee mold for this as without the backpack she looks very close to the animated model.

Maybe one of the TF engineers/designers/artists like Yuki Oshima will create a back story on why Nightbird Shadow has a transform mode? Dr. Fujiyama must be one lonely cyberneticist like the designers of GF Chromia.......too much time without his wife or an oneesan.

[-Kanrabat-]

My favorite is Slipstream, what's yours guys?

Black Widow, and I already have the Animated one Slipstream... maybe if I can find only her. I'm gonna pass on Nightbird, so army builders can have them all.

I am getting the feeling that nightbird is the weaker of the three. I dont care since I have no clue who the character is but looking at the pics, it seems she doesnt have a huge backpack and is instead a sleek ninja type character. Did they only use the arcee mold for the hips?

It's a retool of Arcee.

I know, hence my question. The character's design does not seem to work with the Arcee mold they chose aside from her hips so I am asking if the hips are the only reason the arcee mold was used.

The character's initial design wasn't a transforming robot at all. Some incongruities will arise.

To be fair, she really wasn't a character either.


The main focus of an episode yes, but she wasn't a character.

I feel like you're splitting absolutely unnecessary hairs.

If you say so.


Personally I have no issue with them using the Arcee mold for this as without the backpack she looks very close to the animated model.

Maybe one of the TF engineers/designers/artists like Yuki Oshima will create a back story on why Nightbird Shadow has a transform mode? Dr. Fujiyama must be one lonely cyberneticist like the designers of GF Chromia.......too much time without his wife or an oneesan.

Don't mind me. Just hanging out in this epic quoting chain.

[shajaki]

Remember yesterday when we showed you the first color prototypes of Transformers Legends Blackarachnia, Nightbird, and Slipstream? Well now we have bigger clearer images to drool over from the Tokyo Toy Show thanks to Dangeki Hobby. All three ladies are heavy retools of existing figures: LG-15 Nightbird from Generations Arcee, LG-16 Slipstream from Generations Windblade, and Blackarachnia from her Animated self. See these beauties below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

[fenrir72]

I think it's because they can't justify making a non-transforming figure of Nightbird but want to give the fans something "close enough" for their g1 collection.

This.
Besides, C/G's is a modern take on G1, not slavishly G1 toon/toy accurate. That's what MP's are for.

I assume the only hopes for a cartoon accurate non-transforming Nightbird lie with 3P's or that company that made the Alpha Trion figure. Don't remember who, but it was die-cast'y and Revoltech'y.

ES Gokin. It's like over a year now and they still haven't released their non transforming Elita-1 and Arcee. Nightbird Shadow would be a no brainer for them.

[fenrir72]

Remember yesterday when we showed you the first color prototypes of Transformers Legends Blackarachnia, Nightbird, and Slipstream? Well now we have bigger clearer images to drool over from the Tokyo Toy Show thanks to Dangeki Hobby. All three ladies are heavy retools of existing figures: LG-15 Nightbird from Generations Arcee, LG-16 Slipstream from Generations Windblade, and Blackarachnia from her Animated self. See these beauties below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

SOLD!SOLD!SOLD! Let the bellyaching BEGIN!

Blackwidow is a Predacon in this version. Nightbird is more likely one.......Destron. Wonder what's the back story of Slipstream? Starscream going through a personality filter program and purged his "female intuitive" abilities?

Notice how now, it's all the "bad girls" this time? No Cybertrons......bad grrls rock!

[Treetop Maximus]

These all look fantastic. I have no real interest in Nightbird, but I'll probably get Slipstream and Blackarachnia.

[-Kanrabat-]

Love how the inside of Nightshadow's car kiddle is painted black in contrast to her paler body. Making it kinda "invisible".

Slipstream is a beauty!

And blackie... man, what a rack!

[Cobotron]

Love how the inside of Nightshadow's car kiddle is painted black in contrast to her paler body. Making it kinda "invisible".

I was thinking the same thing.
I pulled the trigger on Slippy last week. Knightbird last night as soon as I saw the prototype shots (ya, I was up late).
I'm not gonna go for Blackarach just cause, but MAN, she does look AWESOME!

[Mkall]

That's a bunch of sexy ladies. I'm gonna get them all!

[NuclearConvoy]

I'm increasingly happy to have my preorder for all 3 already in place. These are gorgeous. Every pic gets better and better.

[Wolfman Jake]

I preordered all three of these femme fatales as soon as they were offered on TFSource, and each new picture of them just strengthens my resolve that all three are a wise investment and MUST HAVES for diehard collectors. I think this is the most excited I've been about Transformers collecting in ages. The hits just keep on coming from both Hasbro and Takara.

[Hellscream9999]

These look exceptional, shame 'bout the price, $30 is just a bit outta my price range for a deluxe.