Name: Arcee
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Autobot
Line: Generations - Studio Series
Year of Release: 2023
Size Class: Core (Wave 5)
Mold Status: new
VEHICLE MODE:
Given the small size of the figure, naturally there are some compromises. In particular, there is no effort to hide the robot hands behind the seat.
The Core size is tiny, and in my opinion, one of the worst dollar to value ratio in terms of size classes. Above is a comparison against Legion Barricade, and Arcee is only barely bigger.
Considering the small size and relatively complicated transformation, this is a very decent motorcycle mode.
TRANSFORMATION:
Complicated for its small size, so it can feel a bit fiddly at times due to the smaller pieces. The back splits into two to form the robot arms. While the legs unfold from the bottom half of the bike, and you also flip the wheels behind in the process. The front the bike can then be folded down to form the torso.
ROBOT MODE:
Arcee's robot mode looks good, and the white, pink and red color is amazing when together like this.
She carries a lot of kibble, the front wheel is just resting on her back, along with the front of the bike. While the rear wheels have split into two and just hang behind her legs.
Alternatively, the front wheel is a separate piece that you can detach (it comes detached in the package) and theoretically Arcee can hold it in her hand as a weapon, even though it looks cheesy.
An undocumented but deliberate feature is how you can clip the back wheels on her legs together again, and she can rest on the singular wheel.
She is only in the Core size class given her relative scale to the other characters, but while the vehicle scaling is about right, the robot seems a bit too small.
OVERALL:
Arcee works well in the size class, just that the size class is a tad overpriced, so it is very hard to recommend her at full price. Both modes are solid, so if you can get her at a fairly deep discount, then she is worthwhile.
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