Transformers Deluxe Bumblebee Figure
- Get ready to roll out with this AUTOBOT ally
- BUMBLEBEE figure unleashes a launching pulse missile in robot mode
- Detailed robot-to-vehicle figure converts from robot mode to sleek and speedy Camaro concept car in vehicle mode
- Features launching pulse missile in robot mode
- Figure comes with missile accessory
Product Description
Having chosen to stay with Sam after the end of the battle for the AllSpark, BUMBLEBEE made arrangements to stay close to him at all times. Its been a pretty good deal. He gets regular detailing, and as much high-grade fuel as he needs. Plus, he gets to spend time with Sam and Mikaela. His vocal processors still arent fully up to snuff, but he and his friends communicate just fine. If he ever misses the action of battle, he can always give IRONHIDE a call and go DECEPTICON hunting. Get ready to roll out with this AUTOBOT ally! This detailed BUMBLEBEE figure unleashes a launching pulse missile in robot mode and converts to a cool, Camaro concept car in vehicle mode! The battle is on and this bright yellow warrior is ready are you?… More >>
Transformers Deluxe Bumblebee Figure
First of all let’s just clear something up about all these negative reviews: as for popping off parts, in the instructions it SAYS that parts are made to pop off during transformation so that if YOU the user was forcing it too much, it will pop off (and can be easily popped back on) instead of snapping and breaking off (like if you were to force an older gen Transformers figure). Its a feature to save kids from breaking their brand new favorite Bumblebee people. Try reading the instructions.
Admitedly, yes, several of the new movie Transformers have some of the most insane Transformations I have ever seen in a Transformer. I think its impressive and wowed me. It was a lot more like the way they move about in the films. Gone are the days of flip the calves/feet down, pop out the arms, rotate torso, flip up head DONE. And there is a very good reason for that: creating a FAR SUPERIOR robot mode. The robot modes are so impressive in these new Transformers its insane and this Bumblebee is TOTALLY my favorite. He’s extremely close to be the spitting image of his on screen self. Amazing head sculpt with perfect detailing, even his chest plate folds down in the center like its supposed to on film (which its not flipped down all the way in package, just FYI). I love this figure to death. Its one of my favorite Transformers ever, and I’ve been messing with these things since Bumblebee was just a little Bug with articulated arms and a flip up head that couldn’t turn and a hologram logo on his chest/roof. This figure is amazing. Period. The kid in me that loves robots and cars is happy in both modes. The adult in me that can respect sculpting, articulation and engineering is even more wowwed. Don’t listen to these haters. If you love Transformers, want the best Bumblebee ever made, and can READ SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS properly, then do not pass up this amazing toy!
I’ve read that a lot of people have had problems with this figure. The only problem that is reaccurring with me are the shoulder pieces during transformation from robot to car mode. They like to pop off frequently, but nothing a little superglue couldn’t fix. This is still the same Bumblebee layout from the first movie’s line, only with added features. The figure, in addition to the new sculpt in car mode, has a new movie acurrate head sculpt as well. Also, this figure comes with an updated arm cannon that when in robot mode, flips out allowing you to insert the fire missle for the shooting gimmic. Other than that, not much new about this one. This figure’s arm cannon can be removed and actually needs to be in order to transform into car mode. The instructions show that when in car mode, the cannon with the missle inserted can be stored into the empty space under the car. Overall a much nicer presentation than the previous movie line, with a few flaws, not enough to take it down any. The transformation is the same as the previous movie Bumblebee. There is also a Shoulder Cannon Bumblebee, with similar car and robot mode, in this new movie’s toy line. I’ve seen the transformation for that one and it is complicated and drastically different compared to the other one. Highly recommend getting this one though.
Written by my 11 y.o. son, a big fan of the movies:
This toy is pretty good in some ways but not in others. It is very hard to transform when you first get it but after a while you get the hang of it. The missile sometimes goes really far and other times doesn’t even leave the gun. Pieces sometimes pop off during transformation and are very easy to pop back on, but after a while it gets annoying. This toy is very realistic. Overall I think this is an okay toy, but could use some improvement.
Wow, there are a lot of whiners who hate this thing…
Why does it so often seem like I’m one of the only people who appreciates a thoughtful and somewhat challenging transformation?
I’d take that over say…the shellformers or the kibble laden Big Convoy from beast wars neo? (seriously, it was like two pathetic toys in one!)
I dunno, i really like this transformer, either as a collectors’ item (hey, he looks pretty cool in the package) or as a toy (hey, he runs, guns, and transforms rather smoothly)
I will grant you that there are a WHOLE lot of little panels and pieces to this guy, which is probably due to how awesome he looks as a robot (and how screen accurate)
On the plus side, there is a lot of automorph to this guy, rotating his chest (the car hood) up rotates his arms and his windshield (its on his back) and sliding his feet up into position automaticly positions his rear fender and back window.
I will also grant you that perhaps some of him is rather flimsy (his back window splits in two for goodness sakes) and some of the pieces can be tricky to fit in (doors?)
Still, i think his camaro looks fantastic, and that his transformation, while difficult at first, is relatively easy since its basicly as follows:
slide foot flush with shin (repeat on other foot)
slide up hood over head
place hands behing his back (like he’s been arrested for speeding) and snap the roof halves into place
slide in the doors and lock
OH and snap his feet together
there
done
that was easy (easy button anyone?)
in fact the only real difficulty I’ve had with this guy is getting his doors to line up, but to be honest? transforming him back and forth is easy once you know how to do it, and if u know where everything goes on a car (you drivers should really) its pretty intuitive
To finish, he’s an outstanding mold and a fantastic camaro (camero? I can never remember how to spell it…) His tranformation can be a little tricky at first, but you really should be able to get the hang of it after two or three transformations
no longer is it simply “break apart all the kibble to reveal the robot inside” which I think is why everyone seems to be griping
(side note, when even my five year old brother can figure it out with the instructions, you know its not that hard…)
all in all worth the ten bucks or so you’ll spend on it at target or toys R us or wherever
I passed this guy up my first few trips to the store in favor of better figures (leader Prime and Megatron). He didn’t look all that great in the package. I finally picked him up with Deluxe Skids, and even then, didn’t bother with him until after I messed around with Skids for a while, who is also cool. Once you actually start messing around with the toy, you can see the charm it has, much like the actual Bumblebee character. The head sculpt is dead on. The detail in robot and car mode is very nice. It’s a well articulated figure, and can stand and be posed fairly well. Turning him into car mode takes a little finesse to get complete, but it’s not a complex transformation like Prime. Yes, pieces pop off, but like some of the more observent reviewers have pointed out, they are meant to do that so the brand new toy isn’t permenently broke. They go back easily, and stay on. The gun arm is MENT to come off in car mode. A very cool and fun figure.