Arcee (Movie)

The name or term "Arcee" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, seeArcee (disambiguation).

Arcee is anAutobotfrom theMovie continuity family.

Originally a member of the Autobots' science team,Arceenever stood out as being the "soldier" type until the war broke out. Though small compared to many of her peers and adversaries, she compensates with speed and aggressive maneuvers. Quickly developing hunter skills to be reckoned with, Arcee became one of the most dangerous Autobots around.^[1]She is a crack shot with her crossbow weapon, andSideswipehas trained her to use her speed to her advantage in battle, striking suddenly and swiftly and then vanishing away again as fast as she appeared.

The events atTyger Paxcreated a nagging doubt in Arcee about her abilities. She carries some guilt aboutBumblebee's injuries, and part of what drives her is the desire to prove herself, not only in the optics of her friends, comrades, and even her sistersElita-OneandChromia,but most importantly in her own.

For a time, Arcee used experimental technology that allowed her mind to controlthreebodies at once! When two of these bodies were destroyed, she stayed out of sight to adjust to the return to single-body status.^[2]

“	Did someone call for backup?!	”
—Arcee,Rise of the Beasts

Contents 1Fiction 1.1Movies 1.1.1Revenge of the Fallenfilm 1.1.2Age of Extinctionfilm 1.1.3Bumblebeefilm 1.1.4Rise of the Beastsfilm 1.2IDW movie comics 1.2.1Transformers: Beginnings 1.3Titan movie comics 1.3.1Alternate timeline 1.4Toy bios 1.5Legendscomic 2Toys 2.1Transformers(2007) 2.1.1Scout Class toys 2.1.2Deluxe Class toys 2.2Revenge of the Fallen 2.2.1Legends Class toys 2.2.2Deluxe Class toys 2.2.3Fast Action Battlers 2.2.4Human Alliance 2.3Transformers(2010) 2.4Animated 2.5Dark of the Moon 2.6Movie Edition 2.7Studio Series 2.8Rise of the Beasts 3Merchandise 3.1Robot Heroes 3.2Burger King 3.3Trumpeter 3.4Figural Bag Clip 3.5Pop! 3.6Threezero 3.7Blokees 4Notes 4.1Single Arcee 4.2Arcee triplets 4.3Foreign names 5References

Fiction

Movies

Revenge of the Fallenfilm

Voice actor:Grey Griffin(English),Masako Katsuki(Japanese),Chen Qian(Chinese),Martina Treger(German),Chiara Colizzi(Italian),Gabriela Bicalho(Brazil),Erica Edwards(Latin American-Spanish),Gemma Ibáñez(Spanish-Spain),Özlem Abacı(Turkish)

Holographic rider:Erin Naas

Arcee was held in reserve as NEST entered Shanghai to deal with Demolishor, only being called into action when the presence of a second Decepticon,Sideways,was detected. Together with the twins, Arcee pursued the sneaky speedster through the streets of Shanghai, smashing through buildings and everything else in her way, but ultimately, none of her three components were able to do much damage, so Sideswipe was brought up to bat, and he quickly put the Decepticon down.

While not on missions, Arcee was parked with the other Autobots in their hangar atDiego Garcia.It was here that the Autobots received word from thePresident of the United States,viaDirector Galloway,that the White House was concerned that the Autobots' living on Earth was the reason for the Decepticon activity, and that if need be, they would ask the Autobots to leave. Later, after Optimus Prime died in battle andThe Fallenissued an ultimatum to Earth, the US government decided that the Autobots would be shipped back to Diego Garcia.

NEST had a different idea, and instead shipped Arcee and the other Autobots toEgypton the advice ofSam Witwicky,who had the means to resurrect Optimus Prime. During the climactic battle between NEST and The Fallen's Decepticons, Sam and Mikaela attempted to make their way through the bombed-out Egyptian town that had become the battlefield. Arcee arrived withIronhideto escort them through the warzone, but unfortunately, two of her bodies were shot down by enemy forces, with only the blue component remaining operational when last seen.Revenge of the Fallen

Age of Extinctionfilm

Five years after the Battle of Chicago, Arcee was listed as deceased by the CIA task force,Cemetery Wind.Age of Extinction

Bumblebeefilm

Voice actor:Grey Griffin(English),Danann Huicochea(Latin-American Spanish)

Arcee was among the Autobots fending off a wave of Decepticon forces led byShockwaveandSoundwave,where Arcee tried to contact the capital of the last remaining Autobot city for reinforcements only to fail in establishing a connection. She was eventually ordered to retreat byOptimus Prime.Tasked with finding other Autobots scattered throughout the galaxy and rendezvous onEarth,they left Cybertron in various escape pods.Bumblebee

Rise of the Beastsfilm

Voice actor:Liza Koshy(English),Fairouz Ai(Japanese),Michelle Rodríguez(Latin-American Spanish),Cristina Boscá(Spain Spanish),Sophia Flörsch(German),Fernanda Paes Leme(Brazilian Portuguese),Ophélie Winter(European French),Martina Felli(Italian)

Arcee was among the crew of Autobots that had become stranded on Earth after arriving in 1987. Seven years later in 1994, she and the others were inNew York Citywhen Optimus witnessed the activation of the transwarp key. The Autobots regrouped in a warehouse to findMiragehad taken in a stowaway,Noah Díaz,who Arcee researched and discovered his past as a soldier. Arcee confirmed the existence of the transwarp key in the museum on Ellis Island, and the group realized they could use it to return to Cybertron. Arcee pointed out they couldn't take the key themselves without evading detection, but Mirage convinced Noah to steal the key for them, despite the group's misgivings. Arcee helped stakeout the museum during Noah's infiltration, only for the Terrorcons to arrive in force. Arcee was knocked out of the fight by the burlyBattletrap,and the group lost Bumblebee toScourge'sblade. The group was saved by the timely arrival of Airazor, who explained Scourge had only taken half of the key, and Arcee convincedElena Wallaceto help lead them to the remaining half in Peru after encouraging her with the knowledge she'd be saving two worlds in the process.

On the flight to Peru aboardStratosphere,Arcee wondered if the slain Bumblebee could be revived with an Energon treatment, but Optimus lamented that they likely couldn't without returning to Cybertron. The group linked up with Wheeljack and Arcee rode inside his vehicle mode as they took positions keeping watch while Noah and Elena hunted for the key. The Terrorcons arrived and engaged the Autobots in battle. While Wheeljack drove, Arcee provided some firepower in her robot mode, but once again Battletrap took her and Wheeljack out of the fight by making them tumble down a mountainside in the ensuing car chase. Arcee regrouped with the others when they confronted the Maximals, aiming atCheetoruntil Airazor defused the stand-off. When Scourge obtained the complete key and began to bringUnicronto Earth, Arcee took part in the battle against the Terrorcons and their Predacon reinforcements. Though Arcee's speed and blasters served her well, things looked grim when Unicron appeared in the sky and the Autobot-Maximal alliance began to be submerged by the sheer numbers of their enemy. Arcee was aghast when Optimus declared his intention to sacrifice himself to destroy the portal bringing forth Unicron, but luckily, Noah andOptimus Primalsaved Optimus and the day from the Chaos Bringer. Rise of the Beasts

IDW movie comics

Thousands of years ago onCybertron,Arcee lived inMetrotitanwith her sister Chromia, while their eldest sibling, Elita-One, became a follower ofSentinel Prime.Foundation #1Following Sentinel's successful unification of the warring tribes of Cybertron, Arcee and Chromia came toTrypticonto hear his speech for the future. It was announced that the planet would be governed by aScience Divisionheaded byOptimus,and aDefense Forceled byMegatron;while Chromia elected to join the latter, Arcee, intrigued at the prospect of investigating the legacy of theDynasty of Primes,signed up with Optimus's team. The Science Division began an archaeological excavation of the area aroundSimfur,uncovering a strange object that they believed to be connected to the Dynasty.Foundation #2

Some time later, while Optimus was showing Megatron around their work, Arcee's team discovered a mysterious relic with astrange symboletched into it. She led her superiors to the ancient relic and watched as Megatron and Optimus began to argue when the former demanded the relic be relocated to his private quarters, with Optimus relenting due to a sudden alien attack. Arcee assisted with its evacuation from the dig site.Defiance #1

After the attack, Arcee tried to save the life of one of the aliens, but was unsuccessful. She andClockermoved the bodies toRatchet's lab, where they discovered that the beings were similar in structure to the Cybertronians, only lacking the ability totransform.Before they could speculate further about the common ancestry of the two races,Signal Flarearrived with orders from Optimus to assemble at the Simfur excavation site for a meeting. There, Arcee and the other scientists learned of Protector Megatron's demand for war and Optimus's thoughts on the issue. After most of the scientists agreed to follow Optimus, they travelled toTrypticonto watch Megatron deliver his saber-rattling war rally.Defiance #2

Ratchet, Arcee and Elita-One returned to the lab to analyze the other relic fragments recovered from the Simfur excavation, while Optimus,JazzandProwlbroke into Megatron's quarters to examine the intact relic. Before Optimus could explain to Ratchet the strange condition of the artifact, Arcee reported finding a symbol that appeared in the same place on all the different fragments: the same symbol that was on Optimus's head. Ratchet theorised that the legend of theDynasty of Primeswas true, and that Optimus was somehow connected to all of this. Later, at the dig site nearBurthov,Arcee, Ratchet and Optimus were arrested by Prowl's security forces on orders from Megatron for treason. What they didn't know was they were all being led into a trap, and the assassins Megatron sent would only take Optimus alive. AfterBrawl's initial attack, Optimus ordered the group to escape to Burthov while he took care ofStarscreamand his soldiers.Defiance #3Foundation #3

Arcee was part of the team who captured the disenchanted soldierIronhideand brought him before Optimus Prime. Ironhide pledged allegiance to Prime and brought news of theNemesis,a massive starship that Megatron was building. While observing its construction and taking images of the ship, Arcee remarked that she had never seen its like before.Defiance #4FromTyger Pax,she witnessed the departure of theNemesiswith the rest of the Autobots.Foundation #3

During the subsequent civil war, Arcee defended civilians who were being targeted by Megatron's Decepticons for refusing to join in the war against Optimus Prime's Autobots.Defiance #4As the war raged on, Sentinel invented a "torch"that he promised would end the war, which required theAllSparkto be activated. Arcee and Chromia flanked Ironhide at the lead of the assault on Simfur Temple. As the battle raged, Arcee and Chromia were swatted aside by Megatron, but Optimus attacked, allowing Elita to activate the torch and deliver it to Sentinel. Sentinel arrived in theArk,but Starscream blew up the ship. Ironhide picked up Arcee and Chromia as the Autobots retreated. However, the assault had weakened Decepticon morale andWheeljackcommanded anotherArkfor Arcee and Chromia to steal the AllSpark itself!Foundation #4

Later, Arcee fought the Decepticons during an attempt to reclaim the Cube at Tyger Pax. However, Arcee and the rest of those under Bumblebee's command didn't know the true purpose of their battle: they were a diversion to keep Megatron busy while other Autobots readied the AllSpark for launch from Cybertron. She was captured and interrogated by the Decepticons but survived the ordeal. She recounted to their Autobot rescuers Bumblebee's heroics in delaying Megatron, which prevented the Decepticon from intercepting the wormhole-bound AllSpark.Movie Prequel #1

Following the Autobots' victory in Mission City, which culminated in the death ofMegatronand the destruction of the AllSpark onEarth,Arcee was in command of an Autobot assault team onMarsand ledCliffjumperand others in an attack onStarscream's ship.The Reign of Starscream #2While her team made short work of theSwindle,Dreadwing,andPayloaddrones the Decepticons sent against them, Arcee killed the Decepticon sniperHardtopbefore he could take outSmokescreen.Her teammates were unprepared for the arrival ofThundercracker,however, and he quickly slewCamshaftand woundedCliffjumper.Remembering her failure at Tyger Pax, Arcee leapt into action, and soon she and Cliffjumper had Thundercracker at their mercy. The arrival of Starscream changed that, as he killed Smokescreen and Air Raid and badly damaged Cliffjumper. As she attempted to pull the last surviving member of her team to safety, Arcee was kicked aside by Starscream.The Reign of Starscream #3

However, Arcee recovered an instant later. The Decepticon starship was already taking off, but she jumped and grabbed onto a piece of landing gear, holding on tight... through thespace bridge.Wow. Later, she made her way back to an Autobot facility, where she unexpectedly met Clocker andCrosshairs.Along with a large force of Autobots, the three moved in on the Simfur temple, where Starscream was using captured Autobots for a strange project of his.The Reign of Starscream #4

She split her troops into two forces: One would attack the city of Trypticon as a diversion, while the other moved in on Simfur. Arcee and her team could only watch helplessly as Starscream drained the life out of the Autobot prisoners strapped onto thereplica AllSpark,despite her sister Elita-One's pleas for mercy. An opportunity to cause havoc presented itself whenDreadwing's forces attempted a coup. Arcee lined up her sights on the generator holding the life energy of the deceased prisoners, dedicated the shot to Elita, and destroyed it, annihilating the Cube and sending the Decepticons into disarray. Arcee's team fought their way through the disorganised Decepticons, linked up withWingblade's team, and rolled out just as the crippled starship came crashing down on the city. With the destruction of the capitol and the defeat of a significant portion of the Decepticon drone army, Arcee considered this to be the turning point of the war, but as long as Starscream was alive, he was a threat that she had to track down.The Reign of Starscream #5

Some time later, a ship carrying Arcee and her crew was shot down over an unidentified planet, and when Arcee managed to escape the wreckage, she saw that the culprit was her old nemesis, Thundercracker. She blacked out, and an indeterminate amount of time later, she awoke on an operating table—or rather, next to her old body on an operating table. Hersparkhad been transplanted into a new body by the Decepticon mad scientistFlatline,as part of a twisted plan to create a new breed of tripartate soldier by using her spark to reignite those of her deceased sisters, Elita-One and Chromia. Flatline had not considered Arcee's strong will, however, and her original programming persisted. She broke free and escaped with two of Flatline's other experiment victims, the twinsSkidsandMudflap,but was surprised to learn that Flatline's experiment had worked: her sisters lived again in two bodies similar to her own new form, but now, they were connected at the spark, sharing the thoughts, feelings and memories of one another, thinking with one mind yet still retaining a degree of autonomy and recollection of their previous selves.The united sisters defeated Flatline, and with the Twins, headed for the exit, but Thundercracker and some Decepticon drones blocked them. Thundercracker laughed, since Arcee hadn't fared too well the last time they tangled, but... that was then. Thundercracker was easily bested by the new and improved Arcee, and escaped while Flatline's headquarters detonated by remote. Arcee wondered whether her weird new existence was a mistake, or if she was merely destined for greater things. Regardless, she refused to become bent on revenge against Thundercracker for the deaths of her crew, so she and the Twins made plans to join the rest of the Autobots.Tales of the Fallen #6Rising Storm #1

A short time later, Arcee and her sisters, along withSkids,Mudflap,Sideswipe,Topspin,LeadfootandRoadbusterarrived on Earth on theWreckersshipXantium.(While the ship and the Wreckers stayed behind inNASA)Dark of the MoonDark of the Moon issue 3in response to a summons beamed into space by Optimus Prime Joining the allied Autobot-human strikeforceNEST,the new recruits received some training, and were soon called upon to put it into use: the DecepticonDemolishorhad been sighted inShanghai,China.Alliance #4

Arcee participated in theShanghaibattle. Whenthe Twinsbotched their chase ofSideways,the Arcee motorcycles gave chase beforeSideswipefinished the job.Revenge of the Fallen #1When the Autobots were on the move to the US East Coast investigating on multiple detected Decepticon contacts, at least one of the Arcee bikes was seen alongsideOptimus PrimeandBumblebee.Later, while Optimus was fightingMegatron,StarscreamandGrindorin the forest, at least two Arcee bikes were approaching the battle site alongsideIronhide,SkidsandMudflap.An Arcee robot was also seen withRatchetand Ironhide when the latter was firing at Starscream and Megatron who were fleeing from the site. The Arcee robot was the first one to notice Optimus Prime's severe damage before Ratchet pronounced him "nearly gone".Revenge of the Fallen #2All three Arcee robots were with the other Autobots when they were facing theConstructiconsin the desert of Egypt.Revenge of the Fallen #3

Sometime later afterOperation: Firestorm,Arcee joined Bumblebee and Sam for a picnic, which was cut short when they went to investigate an energy signal that had appeared after an earthquake. The trio proceeded deep underground and, just as Arcee was admonishing Sam to be careful, Space Case ambushed them. Despite their numeric superiority, the Autobots had trouble with their enemy because they were afraid firing weapons might cause their unstable surroundings to collapse. Space Case, angry at what he perceived as persecution from the Autobots, activated his plasma afterburners and rocketed out of the cave, triggering the feared cave-in and burying Sam and the Autobots.Transformers: Space CaseArcee managed to send out a distress signal, to which Ratchet responded. The medic fended off Space Case and managed to free Arcee from a pile of rubble, allowing her to go after Space Case a fleeing Space Case.Transformers: RatchetThe chase took them towards a densely populated city. Despite Space Case's engine damage, he still had a significant speed advantage over Arcee. As she paused to consider her options, she received a holographic communication from Ratchet. The Autobot medic reported that Sam Witwicky and Bumblebee had survived their encounter with Space Case with no serious injuries, and suggested that Arcee meet back up with them. Arcee cut him off abruptly, inwardly observing that while Ratchet thought she continued to chase Space Case out of a misplaced sense of pride, that's not really what she was doing at all. Arcee then caught up with Space Case. Panicking, Space Case threw Arcee through a storefront and took to the air in another attempt to escape. Arcee, determined not to let anything keep her down, sped after Space Case, used a building to ramp up to his altitude, and destroyed his other engine. Space Case went plummeting into the distance, headed for the waterfront. As he vanished from sight, he promised to be back. Arcee knew she'd be ready for his eventual return.Transformers: Arcee

When NEST discovered that Starscream was selling Transformer weaponry to humans, a sting operation was staged in whichTheodore Gallowaywould pose as a buyer to lure the Decepticons in. WhenSkystalker,DivebombandFearswooptook the bait, Arcee and her sisters joined the twins and the human forces of NEST in tackling them. The sisters did not take kindly to Skystalker's incredulity about the Autobots "sending their women" to do their fighting for them, and killed him with practised ease. The battle aggravated the wounds Arcee had taken in Egypt the previous year, however, and she was brought back to Diego Garcia for medical attention courtesy of Ratchet.Rising Storm #1

After Sam Witwicky contacted Optimus Prime as Philadelphia was being attacked by Decepticons, Optimus decided that the sisters should be left out of the fight due to Arcee's wounds. Arcee wanted to go despite Chromia's attempt to let her stay behind while her two sisters went. In the end, Optimus decided to allow her to go with Chromia and Elita-1.Rising Storm #2

She and her sisters went to New York thinking they would get information on Starscream selling his weapons to humans, but instead they found Astrotrain and a monster. And they also found out that Shockwave was on earth, so they tried to inform Optimus, butSoundwavejammed their communication and sent his minions after the girls. Arcee and Chromia told Elita-1 to find Optimus.Rising Storm #3

As Ravage was attacking her. Arcee began to feel the pain of her wounds (and Chromia began to feel them too), later Elita-1 died and Arcee and Chromia felt her death. Despite Arcee's attempts to stop her, Chromia activated some bombs they brought with them (which possibly killed Soundwave's minions). Arcee and Chromia survived the explosion.Rising Storm #4

Transformers: Beginnings

Transformers: Beginnings

Titan movie comics

Originally, Arcee didn't serve either faction, working alone to solve injustices in her own way.Megatronpersonally decided to make an example of her, and only an Autobot extraction team led byKupsaved her life. This debt saw her join the Autobots. She's chimerical in nature and is constantly changing heraltmodein an effort to go as fast as possible (maybe that's why herrobot modealways looks different!). Shepreviously had a hover-car form,but on Earth takes a modified bike mode. Once you earn her trust, she'snever going to let you down.Arcee bio

During the AllSpark launch, she led the six-bot team that drew Megatron's attention to Tyger Pax. And Optimus only toldBumblebeethat's what their mission was!#2's reprint of Movie Prelude

Arcee had been on Earth for some time beforeSkidsandMudflaparrived. When using all three of her bodies, she refers to her collective self as "we". Back then, she was keeping her pink paint job!

She went on to assist Optimus Prime in aNESTmission inAustralia,and so was in a perfect position to capture the DecepticonSideways.Pursuing him in bike(s) mode, she found it near impossible to blow out his tyres and kept getting sideswiped by him during the pursuit. When a stunned Optimus ordered her to stay on the Decepticon's tail, she responded that the Decepticon's alt mode was far better suited for the terrain... inspiring Optimus toblow upthat terrain.

With Sideways stunned and taking robot form, Arcee sent one bike in to take him down but almost got hit before human military helicopters arrived to back her up. The mission over, she and Optimus took their prisoner back toDiego Garcia,with Arcee escorting him to a cell. But surprise,Scorponokwas waiting to free him! She was quickly stunned and unable to stop the Decepticons escaping.Reversal of Fortune

She later decided it'd be fun to switch back to her older, single-form body! Her old body got a good workout when she was part of the strike team on the Decepticon'sPhobosbase. After a brief but violent battle, thedrone hordessurrendered to her andRatchet.Back-to-Back

Alternate timeline

In analternate timelinewhere the Decepticons won the battle ofMission City,Arcee was a member of a small group of reinforcements summoned to Earth by the remaining Autobots on the planet.Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 2Touching down on Earth'smoonto await contact from Earth, they were attacked byStarscream,but the quick-thinking Arcee took command and rallied the troops. When this still failed to work, she ordered them to Earth (followingStrongarm's initiative) and their prearranged targets.Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 3Joining up with the Earth-bound Autobots, Arcee refused to accept defeat, and helpedArmorhidedefendRatchetwhile he destroyed the AllSpark, foiling the Decepticons' plan to cyberform Earth using its power.Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5

Arcee was left bewildered by the idea that Humanity would not trust and love the Autobots, and Optimus explained to her that, from a human point of view, all the Transformers are alien horrors fighting on their planet. Following this, she guarded theSavannah,Georgiashelter and was caught in an ambush staged byStarscream.Aftermath Part 1Aftermath Part 2

Later, after serving with Bumblebee in protecting an Alaskan pipeline, among other engagements to protect the American infrastructure,Dark SparkArcee was part of Ironhide's team in retrievingNucleonfrom Cybertron, which ran afoul ofStockade.Return to Cybertron: Part 1She acted as Bumblebee's distraction, drawingStorm SurgeandFractureaway,Return to Cybertron: Part 2and doubled back to regroup with Ironhide (and pull him out of rubble) whenUnicronarrived.Return to Cybertron: Part 3Later, she got Optimus Prime up to speed on the situation.Return to Cybertron: Part 4

Following the Decepticon re-conquest of Savannah, Arcee was part of the raid to rescueMikaela Banes.She got off one bit of bravado about how hitting things was her kind of shindig beforeBlackouthither.The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself

When the Autobots launched their final strike, Arcee was part of the spearhead team hitting theDecepticon Heartland.She started off the 'tagging' of Decepticons to teleport them away from Earth, gettingIncineratorin the back and looking very happy about it.Revolution Part Three

Toy bios

Arcee was well trained by Ironhide, making her one of the most dangerous Autobots. She believes without question that the Decepticons must be stopped at all costs.Arcee (Scout)

Arcee honed her speed by huntingturbofoxeswith other speedsters, challenging herself to get as close as possible before tagging them with her bow. Arriving onEarthat some point in the early 21st Century, she would spend her days stalking unsuspecting Decepticons until she drew them close enough to strike.Arcee (Movie Deluxe)However, when the situation on Earth began to ramp up into out-and-out combat, Arcee was reassigned to theCharii system.It was there where her stealth skills would be of more use, fighting against a Decepticon splinter cell working on a star-breaking weapon.Arcee (Robo-Vision)

Nevertheless, Arcee jumped at the chance to get back on Earth and was soon handed control of her own strike team, made up of robots similar to her in attitude and design. She stalked Decepticons and killed them on the quiet.Arcee (ROTF Deluxe)She also started following the tradition of inscribing Cybertronian words on your chassis: while she wasn't superstitious, theDecepticonssure were! It also gave her a nice confidence boost.Arcee (DOTM Deluxe)

Whenever Arcee partook in a fight, she was fighting to win. She always made sure her weapons were fully charged and her engine was tuned to perfection. By the time Decepticons saw Arcee in their rearview mirrors, there was no escape for them.Cyber Pursuit Arcee

While fighting the dreadTailwhip,Arcee was trapped in his vortex and her only chance was to shoot out the blades of the evil robot above her.Rotorwash RumbleHer closest comrade was Ratchet, as they both carried a standing feud withLockdownforunknown reasons.^[3]

Arcee and her sisters have huntedSidewaysin the past, but he always got away. After beggingOptimus Prime,the three of them got another shot at bringing him down.Sideways Sneak Attack

Legendscomic

Arcee was among the heroic female Transformers who appeared in one ofTigatron's dreams to protect him from the evil female Transformers.Bonus Edition Vol. 11

Toys

Transformers(2007)

Scout Class toys

• Arcee(Target exclusive Scout Class,2007)

• Accessories:Launcher, missile, scope, 2 tailpipes, "Energon" star

Arcee is aredecoofEnergonArcee,replacing her pinks and most of her whites and blacks with blue, and her translucent red with smoky brown plastic. She transforms into a "superbike" -type racing motorcycle. Unusually for a Transformer, she does not hold her weapon in her hands as most figures do. Instead, her Energon Bow mounts on a peg on either arm, with her hands being positioned to give the appearance of her using the bow. The bow itself is spring-loaded, firing a grey "arrow" missile.

Arcee (and the rest of the Scout wave) wereexclusivetoTargetstores, where they were all part of aRobo-Visionpromotion. Arcee came with a Robo-Vision Decoder which allows you to see the Robo-Vision Code ( "BULLSEYE" ) printed on her cardback. StartingJune 2,2007, Target's website allowed users to input those codes to access exclusive content, a concept similar to the onlineCyber Planet Keyinfo from theCybertrontoyline.

This toy was also sold as a Farmers exclusive inNew Zealand,and wasrepurposedasChromia's Cybertronian form in theIDWmovie comics.

This mold was also used to makeSuperlinkAriel Paradron Type, as well as theBotCon 2005"Descent into Evil"set'sChromia,Flamewar,Flareup,and the fellow Target-exclusivemovieverseElita-One,which wasrepurposedasShattered GlassArcee.

• More information on Scout Arcee at TFU.info

Energonmold:Arcee
Hasbro: EnergonArcee Universe(2003)Omnicon Arcee Transformers(2007)Arcee Elita-One Fun Publications: TimelinesChromia Flareup Flamewar Takara: Super LinkAriel Ariel Paradron Type

Deluxe Class toys

• Arcee(Deluxe Class,2007)

• TakaraTomy ID number:MA-11
• Accessories:Launcher, missile
• Known designers:Eric Siebenaler(Hasbro),Shogo Hasui(TakaraTomy)

Deluxe Arcee transforms into a purple 2006 Buell Firebolt XB12R motorcycle, genericised to get around licensing issues. Arcee has referencestampographedon hervehicle mode,such as her motorcycle's fictional model name, "RC 1100"(Get it? "RC" as in "Arcee" ),and herMassachusettslicense platemarked TF7407, the original release date of the movie.

Arcee'sAutomorphingfeature is located in her crossbow weapon (formed out of the seat/storage area of the bike), activated when the projectile (the bike's tailpipe) is inserted, which pushes out the recurved lath parts on the sides of the weapon. The rectangular peg which is supposed to be used to attach her weapon to her forearm inrobot modeis sometimes a poor fit, and the weapon may pop off. As an alternative, the round peg by which the weapon is attached invehiclemode can also be used in robot mode, with a little rearranging of parts.

Undocumented in the instructions, the two shoulder-mounted half-wheels contain a small niche on the edge of the tires. By folding the wheels down with the hubcaps pointing towards the chest and turning the tires towards the shoulders, one can feel the wheels gently click into place via the tire niches and hidden tabs in the shoulders, allowing the wheels to remain in place and more closely resemble the figure as pictured on its packaging. Probably coincidentally, Arcee is almost perfectly scaled to 3.75 inch figures like Hasbro's ownG.I. Joe,though this would put her vehicle mode more in line with the size of the larger Kawasaki Ninja than the Firebolt.

As with most larger Transformers toys that become motorcycles, Arcee has a kickstand on the left side of the bike; unfortunately, it's mounted so low that she will fall in the opposite direction if it is fully extended.

• More information on Deluxe Arcee at TFU.info

• Arcee, Starscream & Optimus Prime(Sam's Club exclusive three-pack, 2007)

• Accessories:Launcher, missile

A three-pack,exclusiveto Sam's Club stores, consisting of redecos of Voyager ClassOptimus Primeand Deluxe Class Arcee, both with battle damage deco, and an unchanged Voyager ClassStarscream.

• Arcee(Deluxe Class, 2007)

A single release of the battle damaged redeco of Deluxe Class Arcee from the Sam's Club exclusive three-pack, sold in the same packaging as the non-redecoed original release. This version was officially available in Hasbro's Southeast Asian markets, but sightings hailing from a USWalmartstore and retail in Belgium (!) suggest it might have been available there in small quantities as well... however, whereas the Asian release sports an additional sticker on the packaging highlighting the "Exclusive! Battle-damage!", the version found at US retail lacks the sticker, yet has a different UPC bar code than the original version, suggesting an isolated flub rather than an official release.^[4]

• Black Arcee(Deluxe Class,2008)

• ID number:MA-20
• Accessories:Launcher, missile, AllSpark cube

This Japan-onlyredecoof Deluxe Class Arcee is cast in black in an attempt to match the look of the motorcycleCaptain Lennoxrides near the end of the film. Surprisingly, it is notevil.

Like all Japanese "AllSpark Power"toys, Black Arcee comes with a small AllSpark cube accessory.

• Arcee G1 Color Edition(Deluxe Class, 2008)

• Accessories:Launcher, missile

Arcee G1 Color Edition (アーシーG1カラーエディション) is decoed in pink and white, in homage to Generation 1Arcee,and debuted atWonder Festival2008 Winter in Tokyo, Japan.

Revenge of the Fallen

Legends Class toys

• Arcee(Legends Class,2010)

• Known designers:Joe Kyde(Hasbro)

Legends Arcee is a pink and black motorcycle that transforms into a pink and black robot. Black chunks are strategically placed on her two wheels so she can stand up in robot mode. There's an odd jointed piece above her rear wheel that has aPowerlinx-likehardpointand a peg hole on the other side; since the entire piece serves no function, it may have been designed with a combined form similar to the Deluxes in mind.

• More information on Legends Arcee at TFU.info

Deluxe Class toys

• Chromia(2009)

• TakaraTomy ID number:RA-11
• Accessories:Missile, figure stand/cycle cannons

Chromiaconverts from an unlicensed approximation of aSuzuki B-Kingto a robot with a unicycle for legs. Her vehicle mode weapon can attach as a display stand for either mode, ironically making a unicycle-bot one of the more stable robot-modes. In robot mode, there is a spring-loaded missile between the tailpipes on Chromia's left hand in addition to the aforementioned non-firing blaster-stand. There is also a piece on the bottom of the vehicle mode (or back of the robot mode) that folds out, but there is no indication in the instructions as to what this piece is for. However, the piece can slide into a similar piece in the later Arcee toy, starting the supposed combined mode.

While the instructions depict the motorcycle seat remaining flat so that it ends up covering the bottom wheel, the robot mode more closely resembles the movie design if the seat is folded in and locked into a slot on the motorcycle's bottom, as shown on the back of the packaging. The packaging photo also shows Chromia's front wheel resting behind the robot's shoulders, while the instructions leave it above her head. Furthermore, while it is not mentioned either in the instructions or shown on the box, the stand can be attached backwards and rotated with the guns facing up so that it acts as a prop for the toy, allowing the wheel to actually touch the ground, and letting the toy look from the front like it is unsupported. In addition, the stand can also be attached to right arm as an inordinately large handgun by sliding the two pegs inside the gun into two slots on the inside of the arm.

The stand has sculpted tank treads on the bottom, most likely to make it look that she's still mobile while using it.

Though the instructions do not explain it, the back of the blister card mentions she has aMech Alivegimmick in her left arm. While it isn't quite the "spinning gears" the card refers to, swinging her left forearm towards and away from her body makes a blue piston slide back and forth inside the large gun.

• Arcee(2009)

• TakaraTomy ID number:RA-23
• Accessories:Sidecar/blaster/figure stand
• Known designers:Andrew Scribner(deco artist)

Deluxe classRevenge of the FallenArcee converts from an unlicensedDucati 848to a robot mode that can look quite awkward if not properly aligned. The figure has a sidecar which can become a Dual Sniper Pistol^[3]or a display stand. In robot mode, she is equipped with a small cannon on her right wrist that can deploy a spring-loaded energy blade. SmallCyberglyphicsinscriptions are molded onto the surface of the blade.

HerMech Alivefeature is located not in her elbow, as the packaging would suggest, but instead in her chest; tilting her neck up and down causes a pair of exposed gears to turn.

• More information on Deluxe Arcee at TFU.info

Fast Action Battlers

• Cyber Pursuit Arcee(Fast Action Battler, 2010)

• Accessories:Exhaust pipes/missile

A simplified version of herRevenge of the Fallentoy,Fast Action BattlersArcee is targeted at the age 5 and under demographic, being a simplified version of her Deluxe-Class toy and having more limited articulation (that's better than most Fast Action Battlers toys). This version does away with the sidecar/stand in favor of a built-in, fully retractable stand, as well as featuring a kickstand and free spinning wheels. Her main gimmick is the ability to fire her dual exhaust pipes as a single missile in both robot and vehicle mode. She features fully working suspension, but due to the transformation locking both wheels in place, it is not available in vehicle mode.

Despite being intended for a sub-line that focuses on fast and fairly easy transformations, the design of the shoulder joints and the nature of the transformation can make transforming from robot to vehicle mode frustrating. Ironic.

• More information on Cyber Pursuit Arcee at TFU.info

Human Alliance

• Autobot Skids / Arcee / Mikaela Banes(Human Alliance, 2009)

• TakaraTomy ID number:RA-25
• Known designers:Hisashi Yuki(TakaraTomy)

Coming withSkidsandMikaela Banes,Human AllianceArcee is a robot that transforms into a motorcycle. As with the other Human Alliance vehicles, Mikaela can ride her in her vehicle mode.

This figure, which is somewhere in betweenLegendsandScout Classsize, has a motorcycle mode that is slightly similar to Arcee's Ducati 848, with some elements resembling the Aprilia RS125 Mikaela is riding at one point in themovie,and some elements entirely made up. The robot mode, meanwhile, is clearly that of the blue motorcycle,Chromia.Hasbro explained in their monthly Q&A that itismeant to resemble Mikaela's bike, and they called it "Arcee" so kids wouldn't be confused by two separate red/pink bikes.^[5]Also, the face, which is mostly unpainted save for a few small details, doesn't resemble ROTF Arcee's movie design at all. In fact, the head design bears some resemblance toNightbird.

Despite being larger than a Legends Class figure, Arcee features lessarticulationthan most of them. While her right elbow features a swivel joint, the left arm is sculpted in one piece, and the elbow fixed in a permanent position.

This mold was later redecoed intoDark of the MoonHuman AllianceElita-1.

• Mudflap / Chromia / Agent Simmons(Human Alliance, 2010)

• TakaraTomy ID number:RA-31

Coming withMudflapandSeymour Simmons,Human Alliance Chromia is, you guessed it, a robot that transforms into a motorcycle. Simmons can ride her in her vehicle mode as well.

Aside from the colour scheme, this "Chromia" is clearly meant to be Arcee as it has the main component's robot mode, and its vehicle mode is closer to Arcee's than either the motorcycle included with Human Alliance Skids or the Deluxe Chromia. Its higher level of movie-accuracy includes a much more accurate head sculpt, and although its left arm is also cast in one piece, the extra articulation in the shoulders, waist and hips makes the figure more posable than the other HA motorcycle.

The transformation is surprisingly complex and fiddly for a figure this size, which is basically a non-autotransforming version of the larger FAB. In robot mode the figure has a piece than the wheels can stand on to support them, or be rotated behind to prop the figure up with some care. The kickstand is too short to hold the bike upright in vehicle mode, although this is easily fixed by gluing a small piece of black plastic to its base to lengthen it. She suffers from balance issues in robot mode as well, since her robot-mode stand ends up placed more towards her left side instead of at the center, meaning she tends to fall to her right side often.

She also comes packaged incompletely transformed, with her (difficult to open) right hand left untransformed as the motorbike's seat. Good luck gettingthatout.

Transformers(2010)

• Elita-1(Deluxe Class, 2010)

• TakaraTomy ID number:AA-08
• Accessories:Missile, figure stand/cannons

Elita-1 is a black, white and metallic pinkredecoof Chromia, transforming from a unicycle-robot into aSuzuki B-Kingmotorcycle. Her vehicle mode weapon can attach as a display stand for either mode, ironically making a unicyclebot one of the most stable robot-modes. In robot mode, there is a spring-loaded missile between the tailpipes on Chromia's left hand in addition to the aforementioned non-firing blaster-stand. She is slightly retooled from the original Chromia figure, sporting an extra tab that allows her chest to lock together more securely. She was released as part of theHunt for the Decepticonspromotion.

Elita-1 features a smallMech Alivegimmick: swinging her left forearm towards and away from her body makes a blue piston slide back and forth inside the large gun. Her stand has sculpted tank threads on the bottom, most likely to make it look that she's still mobile while using it. Her license plate has3L 174written on it as an stylish way of spelling her own name.A certain fellowwould approve of that.

TakaraTomyinitially mistakenly solicited their release of Elita-1 using the purple Arcee redeco from the "Rotorwash Rumble" pack. The actual released toy uses the Chromia mold just like Hasbro, with a morescreen accuratedeco that uses more purple paint.

• More information on Elita-1 at TFU.info

• Rotorwash Rumble(Targetexclusive multi-pack, 2010)

• Accessories:Sidecar/cannons/figure stand

A pink redeco of theROTFArcee mold. She is packaged with the DecepticonBlazemaster-redecoTailwhip.Her packaging successfully identifies her Mech Alive gimmick as being in her chest, rather than her left elbow.

As noted above, TakaraTomy mistakenly used this figure in solicitation images of their Elita-1.

• More information on Rotorwash Rumble Arcee at TFU.info

• Sideways Sneak Attack(Multi-pack)

• Known designers:Andrew Scribner(deco artist)

ThisTargetexclusive multi-pack was to contain redecos of theRevenge of the FallenLegends class Arcee mold as Chromia and Elita-1, plus an Arcee possibly lacking the blackpaint operationson the handles from the singleROTFrelease (sampleson display atBotCon 2010came in both flavors) pluspossiblya different paint mask for the face. The set furthermore includes a redeco of Deluxe classSideways,whose painted battle damage evokes the scene in the film where he's been cut in half. Ouchies.

Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Animated

• Arcee(EZ Collection, 2010)

• Release date:April 242010
• ID number:EZ-24

Yes, you read that correctly. The Legends-class Arcee was released under theTransformers Animatedbrand in Japan, as part of the first assortment ofblind-packed"EZ Collection"toys, which was half-Animated,half-movie. This version of Arcee appears to be identical to theoriginal Hasbro release.

Dark of the Moon

• Arcee(MechTech Deluxe Class,5-14-2011)

• ID number:DA11
• Accessories:Missile, figure stand/cannons, MechTech Blaster/Sonic Blade

Originating fromTakaraTomy,thisDark of the MoonDeluxe class Arcee is a redeco and minor retool ofRevenge of the FallenChromia, adding two5 mm posthole MechTech ports on her sculpted engine, which end up on her arms in robot mode. She comes with a retool ofRoadbuster'sMechTechweapon, replacing the chainsaw with a new Sonic Blade sword.

Unlike the official image(left),the figure uses white plastic on more pieces, specially in the arms, noticeable in both modes, as well as clear orange instead of blue of the same official image.

Arcee comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of her MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

• Arcee(Deluxe Class, 2011)

• Accessories:Sidecar/blaster/figure stand
• Known designers:Andrew Scribner(deco artist)

A redeco of theRevenge of the FallenArcee figure, this version is mostly cast in smoky clear pink plastic, with her sidecar being white this time. Liberally scattered across her body are opaque pinkCyberglyphics.The packaging callouts return to falsely indicating that her left elbow contains moving gears.

As with the otherTargetexclusive"Cyberglyph" redecos (Space Case,BumblebeeandAutobot Jazz), she comes with a comic book byIDW Publishing,Transformers: Arcee.

She was also made available in Canada as a Zellers exclusive, in New Zealand as a Farmers exclusive (both in English-only US-style packaging minus the "only at Target" sticker), in the United Kingdom as a Tesco exclusive, and in Germany as a Müller exclusive (both in typicalmultilingual European packagingincluding a multilingual comic).

At bothBotCon 2011andSan Diego Comic-Con2011, the Hasbro slide presentation referred to this figure as Elita-1. Alrighty then.

• Dark of the Moon Arcee at TFU.info

• Autobot Skids / Elita-1 / Sergeant Epps(Human Alliance, 2011)

A purple redeco ofHuman AllianceArcee,Dark of the MoonElita-1 comes with a redeco ofHuman AllianceSkidsandSergeant Epps.Epps can ride her in vehicle mode.

The mold Elita-1 is redecoed from actually uses Chromia's robot design (similarly to Elita-1's Deluxe-class toy) despite originally being named and colored like Arcee, meaning that the purple bike is a recolor of the red bike who somehow had the blue bike's body. Confused yet?

• Human Alliance Elita-1 at TFU.info

Movie Edition

• Arcee(Tiny Turbo Changer,2019)

• Series:5
• Bag Code:D

Released in the fifth Series ofTiny Turbo Changersunder theMovie Editionbanner, Arcee is a small soft-plastic figure that turns from wheel-footed robot into a pink sports motorcycle in a few short steps, based on herRevenge of the Fallendesign.

For reasons unknown, some Arcee figures came without instructions, though that may be a small sample size because Series 5 of the movie-based Tiny Turbo Changers only barely made it to retail. Very few retailers and virtually no online outlets offered this Series, and the few places they could be found, likeTarget,apparently got very very few of them.

Studio Series

• Chromia / Arcee / Elita-1(Deluxe Class, 2019)

• Movie:Revenge of the Fallen
• Hasbro ID number:52
• TakaraTomy ID number:SS-41
• TakaraTomy release date:January 25,2020
• Accessories:3 wheel stands, cannon, sword, shoulderpad, "ShanghaiPursuit "backdrop

Studio SeriesArcee is a Legion Class-sized mold accurate to her appearance inRevenge of the Fallen,transforming into a pink approximation of a Ducati 848 sportbike unlike her previous toys, which were generally colored bright red. She comes packaged withChromiaandElita-1in a three-pack priced at the standard Deluxe Class price value, making the trio the smallest transforming figures in theStudio Seriesline to date. The set includes three unique stands for each sister's bottom wheels, helping them stay upright, and a cardboard backdrop display of their pursuit ofSidewaysthrough Shanghai's streets.

Though not included in the toys' instructions, the three sisters can combine into a kind of motorcycle-centaur form, as originally proposed for (but cut from) the movie (see "Notes,"below). The combined form is assembled using special tabs on Elita-1 and Chromia's stands to link the figures together, and its appearance is completed with three accessories: a pink cannon, a blue sword, and a blue shoulder pad, which all attach to Arcee. Arcee can also wear the parts while in her individual robot mode (as can Chromia), but neither they nor the sisters' stands store anywhere in vehicle mode.

Like the rest of the figures in the same wave, Arcee first saw release in some Toys "R" Us shops in Malaysia and independent stores in Hong Kong.

• Arcee(Deluxe Class,2022)

• Movie:Bumblebee
• Hasbro ID number:85
• TakaraTomy ID number:SS-86
• TakaraTomy release date:August 27,2022
• Accessories:2 pistols, "Cybertron Falls" backdrop (2nd version)
• Known designers:Sam Smith(Hasbro),Shuhei Umezu(TakaraTomy),Emiliano Santalucia(concept art)^[6]

Part of the 16th wave ofStudio SeriesDeluxe Class toys, Arcee is an extremely accurate depiction of her appearance inBumblebeeand transforms into a Cybertronian motorcycle that incorporates significant visual cues fromG1 Arcee's Cybertronian convertible mode. Like most ofBumblebee's Cybertronian characters in the toyline, her alternate mode was created by Hasbro and TakaraTomy for the toy as the film model was not designed to transform.^[7]

She comes with two pistols based on her weapon in the film, itself a shrunken down version of the larger blaster the other Autobots used. Since she only used one in the film, the other can be given toStudio SeriesCliffjumper,who did not include the smaller blaster he had in the movie. The blasters can store on tabs molded onto her thrusters/backpack in robot mode. In vehicle mode, they are meant to be held in her hands at the rear of the vehicle. The tabs on her thrusters can also be used, but doing so will leave her handsveryexposed. The heels can fold down to become wheels for Arcee to skate on in robot mode. There are molded gaps in the front wheels that are meant to line up with other parts of her feet; forgetting about them means the feet will not collapse all the way.

Oddly, Arcee has no blue paint for her optics, giving her a very dead-eyed look. On some copies, it can be difficult to keep her neck tabbed into the front of her torso.

Like all otherStudio Seriestoys, the interior of the package forms a display backdrop. As with mostBumblebeeStudio Seriesfigures, this backdrop depicts a war-torn Cybertron as it appears in the beginning of the film.

Arcee was officially revealed during theDecember 3,2021,Transformersteam roundtable with fans.

This figure was retooled to makeLegacyJavelin.

Design notes onBumblebeeArcee from Hasbro designer Sam Smith

• Arcee(Core Class,2023)

• Movie:Rise of the Beasts
• TakaraTomy ID number:SS-106
• Accessories:Blaster, front wheel
• Known designers:Sam Smith(Hasbro),Koki Yamada(TakaraTomy)

Part of the fifth wave ofStudio SeriesCore Class figures, Arcee is based on her appearance inTransformers: Rise of the Beastsand transforms into an unlicensed approximation of aDucati 916motorcycle in 11 steps. Her small size is to scale with other characters from the movie. She comes with her blaster, which stores underneath the motorcycle to form a kickstand. Like herBumblebeetoy above, the wheels on her legs can be flipped down as roller skates, but good luck getting her to stay upright, as she lacks any sort of support in this position.

Her front wheel is on detachable 3 mm peg, and comes as such in the box. It can be removed and wielded in her hands or just to clean up her back. The rest of her back kibble can also be removed if so desired, due to it using a friction hinge.

Her head has sculpted in pigtails, accurate to her CG model.

The stock photo of her motorcycle mode is badly mistransformed, neglecting to transform the rear entirely. According to Sam Smith, this Arcee's face is pink and her wheels are on her legs based on an earlier version of the movie design.

Notably, Arcee is packaged with her waist swiveled so that her legs are facing to her left, due to the size of the wheels on the back of her legs. Her packaging is decorated with the artwork of the "Cliffside Chase" backdrop.

Arcee and her wavemateFreezerwere first revealed viaAmazon Australialistings, days before their official reveal by Hasbro onJanuary 10,2023.

Design notes onRise of the BeastsArcee from Hasbro designer Sam Smith

Rise of the Beasts

• Arcee & Silverfang(Beast Combiners, 2023)

• TakaraTomy name:Kakusei Change Armor Set Arcee & Silverfang
• TakaraTomy ID number:BCAS-02
• TakaraTomy release date:April 15, 2023
• Known designers:Koki Yamada(TakaraTomy)

Part of the "Beast Alliance" subline forRise of the Beasts,Beast Combiners Arcee is a simplified figure that transforms into a motorcycle in 13 steps. One of the earliest designed toys for the line, this Arcee borrows a lot from herBumblebeedesign, notably the arms and lower legs.

She comes withSilverfang,who transforms into her armor mode in 8 steps. She is compatible with other armor mode partners in the Beast Combiner assortment.

• Arcee & Cheetor(Beast Weaponizers, 2023)

• TakaraTomy name:Kakusei Change Set Arcee & Cheetor
• TakaraTomy ID number:BCS-04
• TakaraTomy release date:October 28, 2023
• Known designers:Shogo Hasui(TakaraTomy)

The "Beast Weaponizer" Arcee toy converts from a 5-inch robot to a motorcycle in 9 steps. She comes packaged with a slight redeco of theCheetorBattlemaster.

This figure was first found listed on Canadian store kidtoy.ca's website, prior to any announcement by Hasbro, as well as seen in Midwest Walmart stores.

Merchandise

Robot Heroes

• Chromia & Megatron(Two-pack, 2009)

Part of the third wave ofRobot Heroestwo-packs forRevenge of the Fallen,Chromiacomes packaged versusMegatron.Her robot mode design is actuallyElita-1's, since Hasbro can't tell their bike chicks apart.

• More information onRobot HeroesChromia at TFU.info

Burger King

• Launchin' Arcee(freeBurger Kingtoy, 2009)

Part ofBurger King's 2009 promotion ofRevenge Of The Fallen,Arcee is a non-transformable motorcycle that launches out of a purple base when a button in the shape of the Autobot symbol is pushed on the top. When she whooshes out of the front, which has her face on it, it only goes a few feet until it stops.

• More information on Launchin' Arcee at TFU.info

Trumpeter

• Arcee(Smart Kit, 2023)

• Accessories:Stand, Visored Head, Hands, Pistol

Released byTrumpeter,Arcee is a pre-painted model kit based on her Cybertronian body from theBumblebeemovie. She comes with three sets of hands, an alternate visored head, a pistol, and a base.

Figural Bag Clip

• Arcee(2023)

Released by Monogram, this 2.5 "3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibiRise of the BeastsArcee.

It was available only as part of amystery blind bagcollection.

Pop!

• Arcee(2023)

• ID number:1374

Released as part of aRise of the Beasts-themed batch of thePop! Moviessegment,Funko'sPop!Arcee is a super deformed vinyl figure based on her appearance in said movie and is molded skating on a small translucent plate with her wheels on her feet.

Threezero

• DLX Arcee(Q4 2023)

• Accessories:eight hands, two pistols, base, stand

DLX scale Arcee is a highly articulated and detailed figure based off her appearance in the prologue ofBumblebee.She also features LED-enabled optics (batteries not included), interchangeable hands and comes with a dynamic display stand.

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Blokees

• Arcee(2024)

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Notes

Single Arcee

• Arcee was originally going to be a member of the live-action movie's Autobot cast, but was later replaced byIronhide.According to screenwriterRoberto Orci,they would have needed to explain the point behind female robots, which there wasn't any time for in the movie.^[8]Oddly enough, there was no attempt to do so when she debuted inRevenge of the Fallen.By the time ofBumblebeeandRise of the Beasts,no comment is made on her gender either, the concept offemale Transformershaving long since become a common, accepted part of the franchise; as well as the film industry and general audience now being open to virtually any concept put to film compared to the movie landscape of 2007.
• In another interview, Alex Kurtzman cited "scale issues" as an additional reason for dropping Arcee; allegedly, Michael Bay simply considered her too small as compared to the rest of the Autobots.^[9]The Arcee that appears inRise of the Beastsis almost as small as she was planned to be in the 2007 film, but she isn't completely dwarfed this time as the other Autobots are scaled down compared to the 2007 roster.
• As part ofBotCon 2007's Hasbro tour, fans viewed "Robot Scale Chart v03", dated 11.22.05, which showed Arcee's height as 9' (2.7m). However, all of the designs on this chart were very early and later heavily revised (thoughJazzwas revised far less than the others).
• It's commonly assumed that Arcee's big part in the movie would have been the scene in whichWilliam Lennoxstarts his solo assault onBlackoutusing an abandoned motorcycle. However, the screenwriters rejected that notion, stating that this scene wasn't written untilafterArcee had already been dropped from the script—but if shehadremained in the movie, that scenewouldhave probably featured her as the motorcycle.^[10]
• Arcee came close to being killed off inThe Reign of Starscream,as the trade states that two revisions of the plot had her dying.
• Arcee was the host of a "Lonely Hearts" letter column in the Titan comic'sletters page.

• Arcee's Cybertronian design inBumblebeeis heavily inspired by her Generation 1namesake.

Arcee triplets

• It's not especially clear whetherRevenge of the FallenArcee is one consciousness controlling three bodies, or three separate individuals. WriterRoberto Orciexplained that she was written as a singular entity, but thatMichael Bay"kept them as individuals".^[11]If this was Bay's intention, it does not particularly come across in the movie (as the trio doesn't reallydoanything), beyond perhaps Arcee referring to her components in the plural form in one instance. The novelization of the film adheres to the script's intent, describing Arcee as a "Tripartite Cybertronian",while theRevenge of the Fallentoyline chose instead to identify Arcee as onlyoneof the bikes (the pink/red one), and characterize the other two as the separate charactersChromiaandElita-1,who were characterised as Arcee's sisters.
  • IDW Publishing'sTales of the Fallenmini-series, complimented a few years later byRising Storm,goes to some lengths to marry the two concepts, depicting Arcee, Elita-1 and Chromia as a trio of robots animated by one spark, sharing thoughts and feelings but still possessing some degree of autonomy from one another.
  • Titan's comics, on the other hand, depict Arcee as having three bodies in their comic strips (sometimes even forgetting aboutthatand drawing her in her original first movie toyline body), only to have their letters pages make the contradictory claims that a) theywereseparate robots who aren't related and Arcee's just the only one namechecked, and b) thatnobody knowsand that it depends "on who you ask".
  • HasbroDark of the Moonwebsite adheres to the original idea for Arcee, identifying her as a "a single mind that operates three bodies". Further, it follows through on the events ofRevenge of the Fallenby stating that two of her components were destroyed during the battle at Giza. That, of course, is in fairly complete contradiction to previous Hasbro bios that have Elita-One still operating in the post-movieHunt for the Decepticonssetting.

• It seems that there were originally intended to have 5 or 6 motorcycles with at least 3 out of them would combine into a singular, larger robot in the film,^[12]but Michael Bay chose to drop the idea for fear of the confusion it would cause given how much else was already going on in the film.^[13]The idea evidently remained until comparatively late in production; both an unknown designer (see right) andSteve Jungcreated a modelfor the combined robot, and it appears in both the film's novelization and in the animatic for the Shanghai battle scene included on theRevenge of the FallenDVD.
  • The animatics of the Shanghai battle scene included on the ROTF DVD supports this as the "Lamborghini Jump" animatic depicts a trio of three female motorcycle Transformers (two red, one either silver or black) chasing Sideways, similar to the scene with Arcee and her compatriots as it appears in the final film. However, as the animatic continues, at least two of the bike-girls jump on Sideways in mid-pursuit, who he manages to throw off and into a building by swerving. Sideways is then confronted byanothertrio of bikes (pink, yellow and blue), who merge into a single robot and flip towards him, only to inexplicably disappear immediately afterwards.
  • A vestigial reference to the combination even exists in the finished Arcee, Chromia and Elita-1 toys in the form of a fold-out tab on each that allows them to link up back-to-back. Despite claims made by Hasbro that instructions for the trio's combined form would be made available online, the eventual relegation of Elita to a simple redeco of Chromia neutralized any real chance of the figures attaining any true combination capability, though this was returned to inStudio Series.
  • The combined form of theStudio Seriestoy appears to be based onconcept art used in the Autobot scale chartthat appeared on the film's second DVD, rather than any of the other concepts that can be found online.
• The toybioforRevenge of the Fallen's other motorbike AutobotKnock Outseems to refer to Arcee's change in form between the first and second movie toylines, claiming that he wants to undergo the new "combiner retrofit" he's been hearing about, strongly implying that Arcee underwent the same process. The absence of Arcee's combined mode from the film and IDW's own later explanation for her change in form never matched this implication, though.
• At some point between the film and the concept art stages ofRevenge of the Fallen,Arcee's body was flipped horizontally; this resulted in all of her toys (at the time) being based on the concept art, making them inaccurate to her appearance in the film. Many years later, theStudio Seriestoy would correct this to be more in line with her CGI model used in the film.
• WhileRevenge of the Fallenis wholly apathetic on whether or not the shots that take down Arcee are fatal, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman would later claim that all three Arcee components were killed^[14]at the behest of director Michael Bay.^[15]IDW's comics ignored this and continued to feature the three sisters inRising Storm.
  • Attinger's playing card of Arcee lists her as "deceased", indicating that Orci and Kurtzman's claim has been supported. Of course, said card uses an image of Elita-1.

Foreign names

• Japanese:Arcee(アーシーĀshī)
• Mandarin:Arcee(China, ArceeĀěrxī;Taiwan, nhã hi,Yǎxī)

References