I'm a little sad that this Impossible Toys Valkyrie figure is the last of the 3rd Party Arcee homages in my fembot hunt. It's funny actually, because my first 3rd Party purchase ever was the TRNS-EX1 Ninja (Nightbird) back in 2011, and my lackluster impression from that figure (which was a simple retooling of this Valkyrie) caused me to steer clear of 3rd Party figures for years. My Ninja figure felt flimsy, with loose joints and seemingly fragile joints. So until I recently set out a goal to get all the main Arcees, I had written off this figure completely. But upon opening her last night, I was pleasantly surprised. She didn't seem so brittle anymore, her joints were tight, and her headsculpt was brilliant. Maybe I just had a bum Ninja. Or maybe the fact that it was a retool meant to molds had degraded. But either way, I was very happy to go out with a bang with this very impressive Arcee homage. And let's not forget, this was the first transforming G1 Arcee figure ever. Very impressive indeed. Let's check out Valkyrie below!
Her hands are really tiny and mine had the guns already in-hand.
I didn't want to risk breaking them so I am leaving them in her grips.
Her car mode is pretty great. It really captures the futuristic car look.
Although from the bottom she looks like a horseshoe crab.
Time for some Group and Comparison Pics!
Here is Valkyrie with the recent Earthrise Arcee and the IGear Delicate Warrior.
And with the Generations Arcee and Fans Toys Rouge for good measure.
Cheers!
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