Title:
Blackarachnia Transmetal 2
Description:
Blackarachnia (Transmetal 2, 1999)
Takara ID number: C-48
Accessories: Mandible grapnel-line
The second of two Transmetal 2 Megas released in Beast Wars, this version of Blackarachnia transforms into a large, monstrous mechanical spider. Her thorax features a faction symbol-switching gimmick activated by rotating her spark crystal around. In robot mode, her beast-mode mandibles separate to form a grappling hook with retractable string, plus she has a spring-loaded spin-kick action feature that rotates her entire lower body around. She also has a half-assed "defense mode”, bringing the chromed abdomen bits down to cover her chest.
Like all larger Transmetal 2s, Blackarachnia has hints of an abandoned "transport” mode, mainly the free-spinning wheels and concealed rockets in the spider mode abdomen. There is no discernible way for the wheels to perform their function as wheels, however.
This toy was initially hard to find at retail, as one of the toy’s features, a piece of removable chest armor (no, really), was altered slightly, delaying later shipments.
This mold was used to make the BotCon 2001 exclusive Arcee.
Takara ID number: C-48
Accessories: Mandible grapnel-line
The second of two Transmetal 2 Megas released in Beast Wars, this version of Blackarachnia transforms into a large, monstrous mechanical spider. Her thorax features a faction symbol-switching gimmick activated by rotating her spark crystal around. In robot mode, her beast-mode mandibles separate to form a grappling hook with retractable string, plus she has a spring-loaded spin-kick action feature that rotates her entire lower body around. She also has a half-assed "defense mode”, bringing the chromed abdomen bits down to cover her chest.
Like all larger Transmetal 2s, Blackarachnia has hints of an abandoned "transport” mode, mainly the free-spinning wheels and concealed rockets in the spider mode abdomen. There is no discernible way for the wheels to perform their function as wheels, however.
This toy was initially hard to find at retail, as one of the toy’s features, a piece of removable chest armor (no, really), was altered slightly, delaying later shipments.
This mold was used to make the BotCon 2001 exclusive Arcee.
Theme:
Beast Wars
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
1999
Country:
United States
Series:
Beast Wars
Date Added:
2022-02-06 17:42:57
Date Added:
2022-02-06 17:42:57
