Thanks to forum member daimchoc, we have more photos of the black repaint of Arcee, which we just shared yesterday. But a surprise comes along in the form of a Generations Chromia repaint. Seeing the two side-by-side, it is clear that they are inspired by the IDW Combiner Hunters comic cover. Still no word on how these will be released.
After the jump, you can see both figure as well as the comic cover that is inspiring these recolors.
glinthos
I'm pretty sure those are Chromia's hands.
Autovolt 127
That's true, it would have been too difficult and made the face paint look more cluttered.
I'm surprised we haven't seen Windblade already, considering how Chromia showed up the day after Arcee did.
You could say the same about fembots.
Sigmus Prime
No, wait. Beast Tracker Optimus Prime's sword is, according to the TFWiki, "a slightly smaller version of the Ultimate Class Beast Hunter Optimus Prime's 'Dragon-hunting sword'." Is the size difference drastic enough that it can be held by Arcee?
WEEGEE
Victorian could be the fem squad
ZapRowsdower
+10000!
I'm not sure the powers that be realize how well this could sell in a retail setting. You've got the Arcee fans, you've got dads with little girls… I guess it isn't pink enough for the little girls lol), but close?
They should really optimize Arcee's character as a jump-in point for little girls to get into TFs. Heck, make an entire girl squad that might appeal to them better – the male fans will NOT mind.
Chantinelle
Kung Fury Arcee, coming to you 3rd quarter 2015!
Jalaguy
Chromia's is from RID Warrior Bumblebee, and Windblade's is just her regular sword.
payres
Grand Scourge's sword is a recoloured Weaponizer Prime sword
Optimus Prime (2013) – Autobot – http://www.tfu.info
It's too big for Grand Scourge and waaaaay too big for Arcee to hold and stand.
Trying to think if there's a smaller version of the same weapon….
Do we recognise the other weapons on the cover?
videriant
Kabuki Goth?
Chaos Prime
Goth-chick Arcee….Okay, I'm interested.
calvin0
but one does not simply have too many Arcee.
Hanzkaz
I've already got one Generations Arcee, but I'm not sure I want another one. Perhaps, if they remolded her into Nautica…
calvin0
man i hope that isnt botcon repaint… i want that…
Hiro Prime
I'd prefer her to be either Nightracer or Shadow Striker. (with a new head of course.)
CodeXCDM
It'd be G2 Chromia if she sported some bright blues or oranges… >_>
Sigmus Prime
Oh! My bad. In that case, it's just become a bit more certain I'll be picking this figure up (depending on release). Any clue if Chromia will come with her sword?
BattleUpSaber
So I assume the 5mm hands are to hold the BH cleaver she used on the comic cover.
Jalaguy
She almost certainly will. This looks to be a loose grey-market sample, though, and with the sword coming from a separate mould to the figure it's not that surprising it didn't get picked up.
Sigmus Prime
Aw, she should come with that giant cleaver…
NemiMonkey
Okay those hands creep me out. I get what they are supposed to do, but all I keep thinking is she's going to strangle someone. If this does get released I might bite since I'm a sucker for black repaints. Maybe swap out the pink for red or teal or something and have her as a buddy to WFC Op.