Worldwide TF Petition; MP G1 Arcee [Archive] - Ozformers Transformers Club of Australia (otca.com.au)

Hereticpoo

12th March 2009, 11:06 PM

Ok guys,

23 years is long enough, Im sick of waiting. There may be an animated version coming, but the TF universe needs G1 Arcee. Lets get the whole TF community together and petition HasTak for a MP G1 Arcee. It doesn't have to be the next MP or even the one after that, but in the next few years I think our community should see this happen.

Get the big sites involved, get every continent involved, someone at HasTak will surely hear us!

So what do you think? Are you up for it? Would you put your name down?

Lint

12th March 2009, 11:38 PM

I'm down! I'm looking forward to the gimmicky 'accessories' she would come with.

Ace

12th March 2009, 11:49 PM

Definitely,

not sure if arcee is iconic enough for MP status but i'd definitely push for it or a universe figure to be made!

canofwhoopass_87

13th March 2009, 12:05 AM

Golden idea man. Better yet - how about a g1 headmaster MP Arcee? That would be friggin insane. Hell yeh I'd sign my name away for one of those...though personally I'm still hoping for a g1 Rodimus MP next :D

Hereticpoo

13th March 2009, 12:14 AM

canofwhoopass_87

13th March 2009, 12:22 AM

Headmaster idea rocks! I'm serious about this....if you guys really think its a good idea I will commision a site so folks around the world can vote. I'm thinking of asking the big sites to linky the MP Arcee Petition site, in exchange they can advertise as much as they want. I'd even have a separate dealer petition to so they can vote too.

I reckon you give his thread another day or two and support should flood in from the OTCA community. I think every other tf collectors forum in each of the individual countries around the world (where tf are big thing of course) they all long for the same thing - It's just that no one has ever taken the initiative or even really brought up the prospect. I didn't even think of it until you mentioned it - I'm sure there's thousands of others like me...wanting an MP arcee without even realising it :)

Seriously, my name is down.

jaydisc

13th March 2009, 10:32 AM

Hereticpoo

13th March 2009, 11:01 AM

Even if you get 100% of collectors to sign, that's supposedly only 10-20% of the market. And, you're talking about putting a female character on action figure shelves. I think it's a waste of time and effort, but wish you well.

Mate the collectors Market ain't the same as the 'action figure shelf' market. Sometimes they merge but the line is pretty clear.

Black Arachnia wasn't a waste of time, Lara Croft Sold plenty of titles to a 'boys' market, Aayla Secura does well for herself in Star Wars, Wonder Woman has a substantial following. If I were a bot then Arcee would be my hot nurse fantasy.

The Masterpiece Line is perfect for Arcee, its collector orientated. Also not every collector has every MP. If TF Fans are 10-20% of the Market then MP fans would have to be what, 2-3%? They still made Prime, Megs, Seekers, and now Grimlock! Gok has said previously that Grimlock is not that popular with the Asian fan base but the Support from Hasbro made it possible.

I hope I can prove you wrong Jaydisc! :D :)

kup

13th March 2009, 11:04 AM

Personally I wouldn't want an MP Arcee, she should not be anything taller than a deluxe.

k.wong23

13th March 2009, 11:37 AM

I would also like Rodimus next before anyone, possibly fit in pre-movie and post transformations with/without matrix :D

jaydisc

13th March 2009, 11:44 AM

Mate the collectors Market ain't the same as the 'action figure shelf' market. Sometimes they merge but the line is pretty clear.

Good point.

I hope I can prove you wrong Jaydisc! :D :)

I genuinely hope you can too :)

klystron

13th March 2009, 12:12 PM

G1 Arcee was kinda prissy and boring.
Spotlight Arcee - now thats a character/toy I could get behind! Def worth a Universe figure.
However, I do agree that there is a G1-Arcee-gap that needs to be filled.

Golden Phoenix

13th March 2009, 12:24 PM

Adzma

13th March 2009, 12:36 PM

An Arcee toy would be nice but not for an MP. I'm hanging out for maybe a Soundwave or even the rumored Rodimus. A Universe release would be good.

kup

13th March 2009, 12:49 PM

I prefer a jetfire next.

Thanatos

13th March 2009, 01:04 PM

Why is everyone so keen for Arcee. It's been a long time since I saw G1 admittedly, but I seem to remember her as kind of a "nothing" character.

Gutsman Heavy

13th March 2009, 01:34 PM

no thanks, pff Arcee. Dun get all the fuss.

1orion2many

13th March 2009, 02:08 PM

:)Arcee because she is one of the main Fembot characters if not the main one. I'd actually like to see an MP Arcee but wont hold my breath, maybe something in the Alternity line might be more plausible:).

canofwhoopass_87

13th March 2009, 02:39 PM

IMO soundwave would be a relatively unexciting MP and jetfire has already seen the classics and titanium line. I like the idea of a g1 MP arcee (or even a headmaster with a mini MP daniel lol) bc it's unique, never been done before and strikes a chord with "true" G1 fans. Seems she's being rubbed off simply bc she's a fem or that people don't remember her too fondly. I've always felt cheated that she never came out as a figure in the 80's alongside springer, UM, Kup and Rodimus.

Alternatively, seeing her in the universe line in her pink and white G1 homage look would be great.

Also, if 10-20% of the tf market are deemed collectors, I think there would be more than just 2-3% of this portion who have MP's. Don't most members on this board have at least one or two (if not all)?

liegeprime

13th March 2009, 03:20 PM

Count me in, Ive always felt cheated by Hasbro with regards to the issue of Arcee in G1. They may have issued bike Arcees but they are NOT G1esque Arcee..... AT ALL.

Verno

13th March 2009, 04:27 PM

You guys would seriously buy a gigantic pink robot?

swoop

13th March 2009, 04:34 PM

You guys would seriously buy a gigantic pink robot?

More than likely, but I'll definatly be buying a deluxe sized pink robot when its released in the animated line this year

Defcon

13th March 2009, 05:00 PM

Arcee as a Universe deluxe. I'd go for that. As a masterpiece transformer.
I would prefer many other characters before Arcee was made. How about Blitzwing, Shockwave, or Motormaster. I would still get Arcee though.

SGB

13th March 2009, 05:45 PM

I'd definitely get an MP Arcee.

GoktimusPrime

13th March 2009, 06:16 PM

I haven't bothered to do any of the online MP feedback surveys, but don't they come with an option to make requests for future MPs? Binaltechs and earlier G1 reissues came with the survey cards which allowed you to request up to 3 characters for future releases per card. I used to use that a lot and mailed them back to Takara.

I don't use the online surveys so much. The online surveys for the reissues no longer allow you to make nominations - not sure about online MP surveys.

I'd rather have a Classics-Universe/Henkei Arcee actually. As nice as MPs are, they're not as fun to play with as Classics/Henkei. Classics/Henkei are cheaper too. :)

Adzma

13th March 2009, 10:45 PM

Why is everyone so keen for Arcee. It's been a long time since I saw G1 admittedly, but I seem to remember her as kind of a "nothing" character.
I think this is how the Japanese remember her as well. After all, she became a secretary in Headmasters. :p

Pipesqueak

15th March 2009, 02:34 PM

MPs are really hit and miss and no fun to play with, whereas nearly all classics/universe toys are big successes, so that's how I want an arcee. And to be honest, there's plenty of other characters I'd prefer first, especially blitzwing and wheeljack.

Ode to a Grasshopper

15th March 2009, 03:30 PM

I think this is how the Japanese remember her as well. After all, she became a secretary in Headmasters. :p
Can anyone else see a remolded Grimmy drinks tray with coffee mugs instead? Or a voice chip that plays "Don't ask me, I'm just a girl..."? :D Sorry, couldn't resist...:o

Snark aside, I'd really like to see more fembot figures released, and while IMO a Deluxe universe would be ideal an MP Arcee would definitely be interesting.

Kyle

15th March 2009, 03:41 PM

If they release an Universe/Classic Arcee (even the new Animated one seen online) I'll be very satisfied already. Will be more than happy to support this MP petition! :)

roller

15th March 2009, 03:43 PM

BotCon could release a boxset of fembots titled "A girls night out" featuring Arcee, Moonracer,Elita-1 and Firestorm! BotCon 2015 the year they ran out of ideas

I dont think a Masterpiece Arcee would work

its too late for a G1 arcee, id buy a Universe 2 or Henkei toy

Adzma

15th March 2009, 05:51 PM

Can anyone else see a remolded Grimmy drinks tray with coffee mugs instead? Or a voice chip that plays "Don't ask me, I'm just a girl..."? :D Sorry, couldn't resist...:o
Win. :D

autobreadticon

15th March 2009, 06:27 PM

i personally don't think Arcee will sell well in the market apart from grown men, its hard to predict which toy is worthy of being a MP, but the perfect solution is MP- Blaster, when transformed is a perfect size for a Tape-player or even MP-Perceptor , something that doesn't look way of proportion and can be subtlely displayed....

canofwhoopass_87

15th March 2009, 06:38 PM

Hell yeh ! Who here doesnt want a towering steel female autobot with dual pistols standing atop their shelf?

As for MP Blaster - IMO this'd be just as boring as an MP soundwave. Seems like there's plenty of support for series 1 and 2 G1 MP's like blitzwing. A series 3 figure would be a great change though...GO ARCEE! or Rodimus... whichever...they'd both be awesome.

BTW -Are MP's supposed to be fun to play with? I think they're primary focus is for an adult market for display and collecting only aren't they?

MV75

15th March 2009, 06:54 PM

I'd rather a deluxe sized toy like the coming animated version. Sorry, I can't support a mp version. The next mp should be inferno, because as history shows us, the only good mp toys are the "box" ones, IE Prime/magnus.

canofwhoopass_87

15th March 2009, 07:09 PM

turtle boy

15th March 2009, 07:14 PM

I'm in the boat for a Universe/classics Arcee. MP wouldn't fit her at all. I'd like to see a different autonbot like Rody or perhaps a Galvatron would be nice, cause of the whole crappyness of the G1 Galvatron figure, who looks nothing the like coartoon counter part.

MV75

15th March 2009, 07:21 PM

Let's hope grimlock proves you wrong.

Doubtful as I already consider it crap. ;) Yes, it's subjective to personal tastes. 100 american fanboys could salivate over it and rate it the best transformer ever, doesn't mean I will.

SilverDragon

15th March 2009, 08:03 PM

Screw this, we need MP Wheelie.

:p

canofwhoopass_87

15th March 2009, 08:16 PM

Or MP Fortress Maximus.

Adzma

15th March 2009, 08:23 PM

Screw this, we need MP Wheelie.

:p
http://www.terminally-incoherent.com/img/facepalm.jpeg

turtle boy

15th March 2009, 08:41 PM

Or MP Fortress Maximus.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/turtleboy411/fm.jpg

Wheel-J

15th March 2009, 09:09 PM

First MP arcee protoype???...:rolleyes:

http://rookery2.viary.com/storagev12/937500/937961_61e5_625x1000.jpg (http://www.worth1000.com/contest.asp?contest_id=3751)

blackie

15th March 2009, 09:27 PM

Screw this, we need MP Wheelie.

:p

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj272/nickroxurjox/1236723246457.jpg

:P

STL

16th March 2009, 11:25 AM

I personally think it'll be a tough ask to get such an obscure character but I'm happy to participate in any petition.

Lord_Zed

16th March 2009, 01:18 PM

A big pink Princess Leia robot that turns into a square car? can't say that's what I'd want in an MP, a classics universe yes, but not an MP.

I'd rather have a Classics-Universe/Henkei Arcee actually. As nice as MPs are, they're not as fun to play with as Classics/Henkei. Classics/Henkei are cheaper too. :)

I have way more fun playing with my MP's than my Classics/Henkei, the Classics just don't hold me in awe as long as the MP's do and make me want to play with them. Ia gree with the rest of your points though.

Hereticpoo

16th March 2009, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the feeback guys. :)

After taking into account what you've all said I doubt it'd be worth my time setting up the petition site.

I honestly had no idea that there is a miniscule amount of love for the character, so if otca fans are haters I think I can safely assume that the rest of the community would feel the same.

The reason I put the topic forward as an MP figure;

1. Deluxe figures lack the detail fans deserve after 23 years.

2. MP size would give her metallica paints, detailed scuplting and nifty little accesories. She would lokk good at MP Seeker Height. Scale in TF's is more of a guide than a rule for manufacturer's.

3. The Masterpiece line is designed to recreate the g1 character's in detail not afforded to the 1980's toys. So a perfect entry for a toy never made perhaps?

Thanks again for the feedback :)

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Hereticpoo/1196285828_Arcee_colour_5501.jpg

canofwhoopass_87

16th March 2009, 05:28 PM

BOOOO! That's not what I want to hear! Booooo to all you negative noobs! Me wantee MP arcee!

turtle boy

16th March 2009, 06:07 PM

You can wantee all you likey Can my man. But it ain't gonna happen. I think in a Universe/Classic's line or say a Binaltech or something to that affect could be assumed to happen. But not MP.

Hereticpoo

16th March 2009, 06:12 PM

You can wantee all you likey Can my man. But it ain't gonna happen. I think in a Universe/Classic's line or say a Binaltech or something to that affect could be assumed to happen. But not MP.

Im looking forward to the animated version, only because the Binaltech version looks like a pre-op tranny. :D

turtle boy

16th March 2009, 06:18 PM

Im looking forward to the animated version, only because the Binaltech version looks like a pre-op tranny. :D

LOL

Kyle

16th March 2009, 07:03 PM

Im looking forward to the animated version, only because the Binaltech version looks like a pre-op tranny. :D

The BT version requires lipstick... like a few board members have done (on their Arcee) in the past. :p

Robzy

16th March 2009, 09:05 PM

I like Arcee... I'd be happy for ANY version of her! :)

dirge

16th March 2009, 11:02 PM

I honestly had no idea that there is a miniscule amount of love for the character, so if otca fans are haters I think I can safely assume that the rest of the community would feel the same.

I don't so much think it's a case of haters/miniscule love for the character as much as it's an acceptance that Hasbro really don't want to fill this gap - and that a Universe/Classics Arcee is a more attainable goal.

She's not _that_ momentous a character, so Hasbro don't see Arcee as a sure thing - and at the MP scale she'd have to be.

canofwhoopass_87

17th March 2009, 12:16 AM

Anyone know the reason why we never saw a G1 Arcee? I mean they released a crappy looking springer...and a rodimus...and an UM...and cyclonus...and many others.... but why no crappy arcee?

Did hasbro even reach the concept/design or moulding stage?

Soundwarp

17th March 2009, 06:58 AM

Totally against this one.

Unlesss it fits in with the G1 series IMO a massive waste of money.

Kyle

17th March 2009, 07:42 AM

LordCyrusOmega

17th March 2009, 08:23 AM

I've always wondered why there wasn't a gen 1 toy made. I'd buy 1. but then i'd buy anything. Especially the Masterpeice line so great idea

Adzma

17th March 2009, 04:28 PM

Anyone know the reason why we never saw a G1 Arcee?
Probably something to do with Hasbro's opionion of a pink Transformer's sale possibilities. In their eyes, not good.

NoenGaruth

17th March 2009, 05:00 PM

Well personaly I'd prefer MP's of Shockwave/Soundwave/Galvatron...

That being said, I still would totaly buy an MP Acree if they made one! :D

Hereticpoo

17th March 2009, 05:06 PM

Probably something to do with Hasbro's opionion of a pink Transformer's sale possibilities. In their eyes, not good.

Its more likely that the prototype just plain sucked.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Hereticpoo/g1arceeprototype.jpg

jaydisc

17th March 2009, 07:02 PM

They feared a lawsuit from Princess Leia

Lord_Zed

17th March 2009, 07:36 PM

They feared a lawsuit from Princess Leia

To bad there's no Princess Leia Star Wars Crossover TF, they could just repaint that pink.

MV75

17th March 2009, 07:40 PM

More jedi starfighters is not what the world needs. Now why can't they break or loose that mould?

Must be made from titanium or something. It's the mould that just won't wear out.

Robzy

17th March 2009, 09:18 PM

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj272/nickroxurjox/1236723246457.jpg

I've found a new one... :D
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3033/embarrassedprime2.jpg

canofwhoopass_87

17th March 2009, 10:44 PM

Its more likely that the prototype just plain sucked.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Hereticpoo/g1arceeprototype.jpg

Man I could seriously see this thing standing awkwardly beside g1 springers and roddy's in homes. Lol looks mighty crappy, but then again the 80's were crazy times :p