The newfound A-list status of Elita-1 continues with this basic series figure from the Transformers Authentics line. This is an inexpensive, yet official, line made by Hasbro for stores like FiveBelow, Dollar General, and Family Dollar. There are several different scales for this line, but so far the female figures (Arcee and now Elita-1) have only been in the smallest Bravo Class style. The roster of these figures is pretty exclusive with only the top-tier characters making the cut. Ever since her leading role in 2020's War For Cybertron animated series on Netflix, Elita-1's popularity has been on a steady climb and she has been the go-to token fembot ever since (in Earthspark, Transformers One, Cyberworld, etc). I've always adored this character so I'm thrilled she is finally in the spotlight and getting an abundance of long overdue merchandising. While this isn't the greatest toy in the world, I considered her inclusion in this line a badge of honor. Let's check out the Transformers Authentics Elita-1 below!
My figure has arms that appear very peach in color. All the renders and solicit photos I've seen showed her arms as a distinctly pink hue. I'm curious to see if there are production variations when I eventually see more of her in stores.
Not surprisingly, this figure does not have great articulation. Only shoulders, hips, and knees.
An odd thing about the construction is that her calves and feet are two hollow halves of the back of the car. So she's standing on the front and side edges of that shell (which is precarious to balance on).
Time for some Group and Comparison Pics!
Here is Elita-1 with the Arcee Authentics figure from 2022.
And here she is with two relatively recent Elita-1 figures: Legacy and War for Cybertron.
Cheers!
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