I normally don't go crazy for black "stealth" variants of action figures. I'm not completely opposed, but in general I am drawn to bright outlandish colors. And when there is a character that is defined by a signature color (like Arcee's pink), it's just seems odd to make a redeco that is practically devoid of color. However, when there is a great sculpt that is released in a variety of different colors, black is an expected variation that I wholeheartedly embrace. This variation of the 2007 Transformers movie Arcee was exclusively available in Japan and is apparently meant to represent the black motorcycle that Josh Duhamel's character rode at the end of the movie. So does that mean we are to believe that not only was this motorcycle a Transformer, but that it was Arcee? I think that's the implication, but I somehow doubt it's canon. (Ironically, the official Hasbro toy of this cinematic motorcycle transformed into a gun (cannon?) for Jazz). I'll pretend that was her first cameo though. Let's check out Black Arcee below!
All the graphics and schematics for this Arcee design show her wheels folded in and covering her upper arms like a shawl. I like this look a lot, but I wanted to give full turnrarounds above with the wheels out so you can see her torso and arms better.
Arcee's bike seat is her robot mode weapon.
When you insert the projectile, two wings pop out like crossbow arms.
This figure has light-piping with yellow eyes. It requires a very strong light to achieve the effect.
Time for some Group and Comparison Pics!
Here are my four figures of this Arcee mold together. From Left to Right: Standard US release (2007), Black Japanese Release (2008), Wonder Festival Japan G1 Pink (2008), and the 3rd Party Machine Boy Carrol (2014).
Here are all the title thumbnails I made showing their backlit eyes and standard.
As a Comparison, here is the Wonder Festival G1 Colors version with Earthrise Arcee (2020) and the NYCC 2011 Prime Arcee.
Cheers!
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