Thanks to board sponsor The Chosen Prime’s facebook page we have our first look at the final production of X-Transbots Arkose. Arkose is the part of their Mini Masters line and is their take on a Masterpiece style versions of Generation 1 Beachcomber. Included with this release, which was listed as a pre order bonus, is an extra golden right hand as well as 3 miniature bird figures that pay homage to “The Golden Lagoon” Transformers Generation 1 episode.
The Chosen Prime has received a small amount of these already so with any luck they will be arriving at other retailers here shortly!
It’s also worth mentioning that X-Transbots may have teased their take on a Masterpiece style Cliffjumper and Hubcap on the bottom of Arkose’s box! Use this link to join in on that speculation.
Click the link to view the rest of the images and follow the discussion on the boards.
ChromeMagnus
That's cool. That just means more FT copies for the rest of us.
Reygn
I hope these cartoon characters look realistic, because realism makes things better, it doesn't matter if it isn't the better figure.
Tazman66gt
the FT example is just to plain to me, yep, it's "toon aesthetic" alright, blah panels and horrible alt modes. at least XTB's offering looks like something closer to real life.
Craigmcgowan1984
I didn't like the alt mode on the fanstoys and found the bot mode(while indeed less kibbly) too plain looking, plus I don't want to end up with just a fanstoys collection I'll go bankrupt haha
Max Tower
I got Arkose recently too – Not tried to transform him yet though – he's "alright" not the best value for money compared to the Stunticons though.
but he does the job he's supposed to do.
ChromeMagnus
I have the v2 from 4 years ago and v2 reissue from last year (new artwork on the box). However there's no way I'm missing out on the FansToys version.
The Fanstoys version has:
-cleaner back in robot mode
-clear plastic headlights
-rubber tires!! (something XTB refuses to include on their minibots)
No way am I missing out on it.
Tazman66gt
now how can you say that, you know the FT one is going to be the greatest thing ever, even if all we have seen is a render.
Enfin
Unless some company improves on the alt mode greatly I will not replace my G2 version of this figure. It's beautiful!
BIOMEC
KFC and Ocular Maxs tend to make G1 toy influenced figures. I personally recomend you to look at the KFC Horrorcons and OM Assaultus team.
Craigmcgowan1984
Got it from his eBay store as it was cheaper because I had no coupons on the web store, ordered on the 18 of January arrived today
Lbsammills51
This just made me realize – Toyhax (or anyone else) never made a label for G1 Beachcomber's chest sticker to slap on this guy or the G2 version, huh? There's the Autobot chest logo and that's it.
Sometimes I think of buying an extra Arkose for a toy version, since he comes with the extra head, but that little detail not being present to help further differentiate him fro the 'toon version will bug me.
Honesty
He’s still a good little figure.
When FT’s comes out next year, or 2022; I will consider replacing.
Enjoy!
ChromeMagnus
You got the what is official the v2 (but technically v3). This is the most recent version.
v1 (and slightly improved v1.5 aka v2)
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When did you place your order? Was it baba's Ebay store or their non-Ebay store?
Craigmcgowan1984
Got this guy today from Baba, not sure what version it is looking at it thought I was buying the ver2. His knees are a bit loose but apart from that seems solid enough
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Teletran-1
I only got my first 3rd party figure this summer, and now I only really visit the 3rd party forum.
There’s so much good stuff, there’s 3 or 4 companies all competing to create the same combiner right now so you have crazy options. There’s like 5 choices out there for Springer and Trailbreaker. It’s great to have options!
Terrorpin
Today I got the G2 version in the mail from BBTS. This was my first actual 3rd party Transformer, outside of City Commander that I purchased more than 10 years ago. This… is a good toy. My inner child went on a sugarhigh gigglefit as soon as he was out of the box. I'm not gonna say he's perfect by any means (wasn't able to fully tab him in in vehicle mode because of some shenanigans with the sides.) But as an articulated figure who becomes a nice looking car, he does his job very well. He has a great range of motion, the backpack isn't even a bother… Maybe I'll watch a video to get clued in on the transformation. But for me, this settles it. Third Party is gonna be eeking its way onto my shelf since Takara wants to double down on toon figures. Now if XTB puts a toy-accurate head on their Skids and darkens his colorscheme, I'll be all over that. If anyone's got some solid suggestions for more realistic/toy centric figures, I'm happy to hear them.
1mBr0k3n
Oh shit I'm sorry, I should clarify, it was a private seller danielevans83. I think they just had the 1. It was one of those deals where the seller sends out an offer to people watching the item. He had it up for $60.sent out an offer for $50, so I jumped on it. Lucky break!
Edit: Yes MISB
deaculpa
Probably 2ndary market.
ChromeMagnus
$50 shipped MISB? Do you have the link?
I'm still getting the FT version.
1mBr0k3n
Just got g2 Arkose. Ebay seller here in the states offered a pretty good bargain at $50 shipped. Sharp looking figure. I see the loose, wobbly legs people have mentioned and I'd like it more if it had the rubber tires. Overall, pretty nice figure. Since I got the G2, I might still check out the FT.