Transformers Missing Link Arcee Preorders Up for $100 + Official Images

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We thank Kanrabat for letting us know that both the Missing Link Arcees are up for preorder. One is in the original prototype colours and the other one is in animation colours. Prices are around the $100 mark for American retailers and around $75 USD in Japan, though shipping (and possible tariffs) may offset the savings. The preorders also give us lots of official images of both.

BBTS at 98$US each:
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... 308603?o=2

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... 308604?o=2

Age 3 & Up at a whopping 150$CAN each:

https://www.agesthreeandup.ca/collectio ... -prototype

https://www.agesthreeandup.ca/collectio ... c-08-arcee

Amazon Japan at 11117JPY:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/T-SPARK-T ... oys&sr=1-3

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/T-SPARK-T ... oys&sr=1-1

Hobby Search at 10800JPY:

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11178271?utm ... 1178271_en

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11178272?utm ... 1178272_en

Ami Ami has them for around $75US. 10,560Yen.
C-07
https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-183304

C-08
https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-183305

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Re: Transformers Missing Link Arcee Preorders Up for $100 + Official Images (view post)

Comment by -Kanrabat- Mar 7, 2025

Sure, that Arcee have the big-ass shoulder pads, but they follow the fashion of the 1980's.

Also, she seem to have the slimmest backpack of any transformable "G1" style Arcees that came out so far. That's quite the tour de force!
:APPLAUSE:

As for the price, sure she's expensive, but at least at Hobby Search / AmiAmi, the prices are acceptable and the shipping options are good. I preordered both the Proto and the Classic. Fingers crossed for no custom fees once the time come.

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Comment by Sabrblade Mar 7, 2025

-Kanrabat- wrote:Also, she seem to have the slimmest backpack of any transformable "G1" style Arcees that came out so far. That's quite the tour de force!

'Tis what happens when the shoulder kibble flaps are integrated into the upper arms instead of being set behind them like on the finalized character model.

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Comment by Mkdlmr Mar 8, 2025

That price is bananas, and I agree that the shoulder pads should be offset behind the figure.

It would be nice to get a good chug arcee one of these years. I guess the bumblebee movie is the best we're going to get unless newage upscales theirs...

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Comment by Emerje Mar 8, 2025

Her belly sticker doesn't match the sculpted details, now that's authentic!

Emerje

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Comment by -Kanrabat- Mar 8, 2025

Emerje wrote:Her belly sticker doesn't match the sculpted details, now that's authentic!

Emerje

I'd put the belly sticker on the Prototype, along the "Texaco" symbols. The toon version, I would just give her the

.

I'm still surprised that no "super nerd" found out what's up with the "Texaco" symbols so far. :-?

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Comment by DeathReviews Mar 9, 2025

I'll be saving a bundle NOT buying this one. The rest of you collectors, have at it! I just don't see the lure...

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Comment by Brokebot Mar 9, 2025

DeathReviews wrote:I'll be saving a bundle NOT buying this one. The rest of you collectors, have at it! I just don't see the lure...

Yeah, same here. $15 -$25 MAYBE for the novelty of it, but honestly it's a pretty ugly figure compared to other ones out there.

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Comment by Emerje Mar 10, 2025

Brokebot wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:I'll be saving a bundle NOT buying this one. The rest of you collectors, have at it! I just don't see the lure...

Yeah, same here. $15 -$25 MAYBE for the novelty of it, but honestly it's a pretty ugly figure compared to other ones out there.

There are no other ones out there if you're going for the G1 toy aesthetic. For anyone that collects vintage G1 figures this one is some serious unfinished business.

Emerje

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Comment by -Kanrabat- Mar 10, 2025

Emerje wrote:
Brokebot wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:I'll be saving a bundle NOT buying this one. The rest of you collectors, have at it! I just don't see the lure...

Yeah, same here. $15 -$25 MAYBE for the novelty of it, but honestly it's a pretty ugly figure compared to other ones out there.

There are no other ones out there if you're going for the G1 toy aesthetic. For anyone that collects vintage G1 figures this one is some serious unfinished business.

Emerje

Maybe he meant "3rd party," but I found them to be quite redundant. That TRUE G1 Arcee is something original.
Also, I do hope that Prototype G1 Unicron will have the ML treatment. Even if I have to pay Titan prices for it.

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Comment by Brokebot Mar 10, 2025

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Brokebot wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:I'll be saving a bundle NOT buying this one. The rest of you collectors, have at it! I just don't see the lure...

Yeah, same here. $15 -$25 MAYBE for the novelty of it, but honestly it's a pretty ugly figure compared to other ones out there.

There are no other ones out there if you're going for the G1 toy aesthetic. For anyone that collects vintage G1 figures this one is some serious unfinished business.

Emerje

Maybe he meant "3rd party," but I found them to be quite redundant. That TRUE G1 Arcee is something original.
Also, I do hope that Prototype G1 Unicron will have the ML treatment. Even if I have to pay Titan prices for it.

Actually, I mean Arcee's in general. I still have most of my G1 figures from the 80's and my kids will probably bury me with them, but to me, it's like preferring an AMC Gremlin over a Bugatti Veyron because you like the hubcaps. I do understand that completionist need, though. I love my Megatron, but as a figure, ol' Triggerdick is wonky as all hell and stays in gun mode. I would not have even bothered with it if it was a modern production of the original at the price they'd probably be asking. If you could get your hands on the ACTUAL Arcee prototype, now THAT would be a definite score.

Hey, you're into what you're into. No judgements.

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Comment by Sabrblade Mar 10, 2025

Brokebot wrote:If you could get your hands on the ACTUAL Arcee prototype, now THAT would be a definite score.

The ACTUAL Arcee prototype was made of styrofoam.

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Comment by Emerje Mar 11, 2025

-Kanrabat- wrote:Even if I have to pay Titan prices for it.

We would be so lucky!

Emerje

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Comment by Brokebot Mar 11, 2025

Sabrblade wrote:
Brokebot wrote:If you could get your hands on the ACTUAL Arcee prototype, now THAT would be a definite score.
The ACTUAL Arcee prototype was made of styrofoam.

Then she'd have a third mode of a boat. She'd actually float.

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Comment by megatran May 13, 2025

Missing Link Anime Bee & Cliff 2-pack (C-09) displayed at Shizuoka Hobby Show (Japan) this week.

Boy, I hope the broken ankle/leg issue has been remedied.

Still no Destron. *sigh*

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Comment by chuckdawg1999 May 13, 2025

megatran wrote:Missing Link Anime Bee & Cliff 2-pack (C-09) displayed at Shizuoka Hobby Show (Japan) this week.

Boy, I hope the broken ankle/leg issue has been remedied.

Still no Destron. *sigh*

What issue?

Re: Transformers Missing Link Arcee Preorders Up for $100 + Official Images (view post)

Comment by megatran May 14, 2025

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
megatran wrote:Missing Link Anime Bee & Cliff 2-pack (C-09) displayed at Shizuoka Hobby Show (Japan) this week.

Boy, I hope the broken ankle/leg issue has been remedied.

Still no Destron. *sigh*

What issue?

In giving ML Toy version Bumble & Cliff articulated legs, the ankle circular joint was prone to break when transforming or trying articulated poses.

Re: Transformers Missing Link Arcee Preorders Up for $100 + Official Images (view post)

Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno May 14, 2025

megatran wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
megatran wrote:Missing Link Anime Bee & Cliff 2-pack (C-09) displayed at Shizuoka Hobby Show (Japan) this week.

Boy, I hope the broken ankle/leg issue has been remedied.

Still no Destron. *sigh*

What issue?

In giving ML Toy version Bumble & Cliff articulated legs, the ankle circular joint was prone to break when transforming or trying articulated poses.

Glad I've been careful with mine. No stressing from the looks of it but when I first transformed them I thought "oh yeah, that's a problem spot!"

Re: Transformers Missing Link Arcee Preorders Up for $100 + Official Images (view post)

Comment by chuckdawg1999 May 14, 2025

megatran wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
megatran wrote:Missing Link Anime Bee & Cliff 2-pack (C-09) displayed at Shizuoka Hobby Show (Japan) this week.

Boy, I hope the broken ankle/leg issue has been remedied.

Still no Destron. *sigh*

What issue?

In giving ML Toy version Bumble & Cliff articulated legs, the ankle circular joint was prone to break when transforming or trying articulated poses.

Wow. Never knew or heard about it before today.

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Comment by megatran May 14, 2025

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
megatran wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
megatran wrote:Missing Link Anime Bee & Cliff 2-pack (C-09) displayed at Shizuoka Hobby Show (Japan) this week.

Boy, I hope the broken ankle/leg issue has been remedied.

Still no Destron. *sigh*

What issue?

In giving ML Toy version Bumble & Cliff articulated legs, the ankle circular joint was prone to break when transforming or trying articulated poses.

Glad I've been careful with mine. No stressing from the looks of it but when I first transformed them I thought "oh yeah, that's a problem spot!"

Some suggested using shock oil to lubricate the joint & minimise the risk. In any case, mine is staying in its box.

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal May 27, 2025

I had not heard about that issue either, mine's still good though

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