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Longshot
12-06-2013, 11:56 AM
My first order from Robot Kingdom came through without a hitch and rather speedily at that too (one week).
For my first order I grabbed FWI-2 Battle Cannons and Arm Blades for my DOTM Leader Ironhide, PE-DX02 Motobot Aranea and PE-DX01 Motobot RC.
I went with the pink version over the Transformers Prime blue Arcee. The decision was tough and I hummed and hawed over a couple of weeks but ultimately settled with pink because pink was the original colour and it looked nice.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC052030_zpsecd57312.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC052032_zps69be9dbd.jpg

The packaging was simple and did not have too many flashy graphics. Inside we have Arcee, her kit, transformation instructions and a minimalist dialogue comic.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC052036_zps0ccbd9b8.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC052038_zps79601ca5.jpg

I like that the figure does not have any left over parts lying around. For me though, the visor wouldn't stay on properly so it sits in the box.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC052040_zpse0a4519d.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC052041_zps694b77d6.jpg

Some size comparison shots. I'm going to consistently use FOC Grimlock since I figure everyone and their grandmother must have one by now.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC052036_zps0ccbd9b8.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC062051_zpsf97f003d.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC062054_zps97abbd36.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC062053_zps42ab9db5.jpg

Arcee's sniper rifle can be broken down into smaller parts that become extra armor and weapons. I like how well everything is integrated.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC062048_zps9f0b609f.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC062049_zps7b30aa45.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC062050_zps4e16c824.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC062047_zps94c3f118.jpg

The wings on Arcee become the fairing (shell over the frame of the motorcycle) on her alt mode and the various bits become exhaust parts and weapons. There is a kickstand that I didn't find useful.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/Crossbone_Kai/PC052043_zpsf52bf357.jpg

Now if you asked me which one I liked more, Black Arachnia or Arcee I would go with Black Arachnia. She has a better face sculpt and I think overall her kit is just impressive.
With that said I would still highly recommend Arcee (where's Elita One?). She transforms well and both modes are well-designed and made with quality materials. The parts are tight and it was hair raising using force to get certain parts to move. After these purchases from PE, I hope things continue well with Warden and look forward to his arrival at the end of January *fingers crossed*.