Gallery Of Takara Transformers Animated Arcee

I believe it looks pretty similar to the US version. Need to inspect more closely.

HighPrime wrote:Not nearly as red as the previous photos led me to believe. Looks better than the US version and looks like they corrected the potential breakage that could occurr in the hands. Looks like the 'thumb' has has been re-sculpted.

I'm picking this version up, also, that is certain.

Really? The thumbs looks the same to me.

They really should've just molded closed fists.

Dammit. If I'd seen this a lot sooner I would've preordered, because I was on the fence about whether I should try to find Hasbro's or wait for this one, but now the preorder is sold out everywhere. I guess I should've just reserved one anyway because I could always cancel later...why wasn't I thinking?

kirbenvost wrote:Dammit. If I'd seen this a lot sooner I would've preordered, because I was on the fence about whether I should try to find Hasbro's or wait for this one, but now the preorder is sold out everywhere. I guess I should've just reserved one anyway because I could always cancel later...why wasn't I thinking?

Bodhar is selling Arcee for $30.00 shipped. I'll post below, but leave the email off. I can PM you that later if you like.

Hello Everyone,
I have been getting numerous e-mails regarding the 4 EZ Exclusive Animated Figures. Also, I would like to apologize for the tardiness of the e-mail as I have been retooling my e-mail list to make things smoother on my end. So, to answer people’s questions, the new Japanese exclusive EZ animated figures include:
Animated Optimus Prime Clear Red Version
Purchase over 3000yen worth of Transformers Animated merchandise
Animated Prowl Clear Smog Version
Purchase either TA-01 Optimus Prime or TA-06 Megatron
Animated Bumblebee Clear Yellow Version
Purchase over 3000yen worth of Transformers Animated merchandise
Animated Starscream Clear Purple Version
Purchase either TA01 Optimus Prime or TA06 Megatron
You can see the pictures here:
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF ... fa_02.html

Now, I am selling the set of 4 for $100 TOTAL SHIPPED. Which I feel is reasonable considering the hoops my friends and I will have to go through to obtain these sought after figures. However, to prevent an overflow of Animated figures into my already cramped Transformer Storage room I am also asking those who wish to get all of the figures to kindly purchase the following Takara/Tomy figures:
Animated Optimus Prime AND Megatron: $90 SHIPPED
Choose 3 of the following (SHIPPED):
A) Animated Activators CliffJumper & Dirge: $30
B) Animated Arcee: $30
C) Animated Bumblebee: $30 <- Recommended (gold chrome version)
D) Animated Soundwave: $30
E) Animated Prowl: $30
F) Animated Swoop: $30
G) Animated Ratchet: $30
H) Animated Blackarachnia: $30
I) Animated Bulkhead: $45
J) Animated Blitzwing: $45
K) Animated Lugnut: $45
L) Animated Starscream: $45
If you don’t want the Animated figures, then I can still sell the set of four for $220 SHIPPED. But obviously, getting the animated toys is the better deal.
If you would like multiples of the EZ figures, then please e-mail me how many you would like and I’ll quote you accordingly.
Rules:
1) Please send me your order to (EDITED) and please write “Transformers Animated EZ” in the subject line (without the quotes). And place your order. Please include:
A) Name
B) Country (no need for the full address, I will use the address listed on your Paypal account)
C) Paypal ID
D) Which THREE Animated Figures along with Prime/Megatron (Just please use the corresponding letters)
Again, I will only ship to the address listed on your Paypal account.
Ok, that is all for now, and I will again continue to update everyone about further TF Japanese exclusives and I look forward to all your replies!

Best Regards,
-B2K-

I'm really liking the slight differences between this and the US one. The color scheme on this one pays a lot more attention to detail. I had the same problem about ordering it though, ended up ordering it through Yahobby.

Oh crap. Do I give up on TRU Arcee and get this? Come on, someone has GOT to have some data on the TRU Arcee Dysfunction (TRUAD). Please? *sob* Oh please, someone *sob*...

kirbenvost wrote:

HighPrime wrote:

kirbenvost wrote:Dammit. If I'd seen this a lot sooner I would've preordered, because I was on the fence about whether I should try to find Hasbro's or wait for this one, but now the preorder is sold out everywhere. I guess I should've just reserved one anyway because I could always cancel later...why wasn't I thinking?

Bodhar is selling Arcee for $30.00 shipped. I'll post below, but leave the email off. I can PM you that later if you like.

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This is all very confusing... you have to buy minimum 3 figures?

way I read it is that you've got to get the Megatron and Prime set at $90, then 3 additional figures for $30 or more. You do get the teeny tiny exclusives though. Suppose a few folks could get together and pick and choose though.

This is closer to the animation model and stock photography of the Hasbro version.

Since I have to import this ether way and Hasbro costs about as much as this to get here I'll just get this one.
Would be cool though is Hasbro brought stuff like this over so I wouldn't have to import 9 out of 10 figures.

Counterpunch wrote:Japanese differneces:

-painted on goatee (sorry, that's what it is)

No, it's a chin strap...

Just picked up this figure. If anyone has any questions about this figure please let me know, I'm about to bust it out of the packaging now.