Bumblebee (G1)/toys

2007-12-06T09:52:45Z

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'''[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]''' gots lots of toys!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984~1986/2001/2003/2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''11''', '''C-56'''
[[Image:Bumblebeeg1toy.jpg|left|thumb|No, not Herbie.]]

: Bumblebee's original toy, released in 1984 and in Japan in 1985, transforms into a "penny-racer"-proportioned Volkwagen Beetle. He was available through the first three years of the ''Transformers'' series, the entire duration of the [[Mini Vehicle]] assortment. In 1984, Bumblebee was produced in both yellow and red (as was Cliffjumper), though how this came to happen remains a mystery.

: Bumblebee was released in a wide variety of colors in markets south of the border. In Mexico, both a blue version and a recently-discovered white version with a red face were released, while both metallic gold and gunmetal-silver versions have appeared from South American companies [[Antex]] and [[Estrella]].

: Bumblebee was reissued as a keychain by [[Fun4All]] under license from [[Hasbro]] in the US in 2001. Along with having its rear bumper [[retool]]ed to accommodate the chain, the keychain form lacked the "Dunlop" text on the tires, and was also released in Japan in 2003 as a 7-Eleven [[exclusive]]. The Japanese keychain series also had a black "chase" version.

[[Image:Bumblebeeheads.jpg|right|thumb|Left to right, starting at the top: Original Bumblebee's head and Goldbug's head, Cliffjumper's head compared to Pretender Classics Bumblebee's head, Action Master Bumblebee's head and reissue Bumblebee's head. (The Action Master's head is really only there to fill the hole.)]]

: In 2004, Bumblebee was again reissued in Japan in a six-toy multi-pack alongside [[Huffer]], [[Cosmos]], [[Gears]], [[Powerglide]] and [[Warpath]], but this time with a [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] head.

: The original mold is also used by [[Volks]]. The keychain version is used by [[Glyph]], while the new-head multi-pack version was used to make [[Bug Bite]].

*'''Goldbug''' (Throttlebot, 1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-97'''

[[Image:G1Goldbug_toy.jpg|thumb|left|The Goldbug variation.]]

: The [[Throttlebot]] Goldbug was released in 1987, and like the other Throttlebots, he has a pull-back motor and a simple transformation. The vehicle mode was not designed to look like a penny racer, as the original toy was, so its variation on the Volkswagen Beetle was much more realistically-proportioned. Though the other Throttlebots seem to have always been intended to be new characters, Goldbug's head was based directly on that of Bumblebee's original toy. Bumblebee was the second Transformer to be given a second toy (as both [[Hot Rod]] and Rodimus Prime had been released the year previous).

*'''Bumblebee''' (Pretender, 1989)

: As part of the sixth year of Generation 1, Bumblebee was released as a "[[Classic Pretender]]", expanding the range of [[Pretender]]s toys. This version of Bumblebee is still a Volkswagen Beetle, but now has what look like off-road tires. He came with a gun for his robot mode that could be mounted on his roof and another gun for his human shell. Oddly, the robot's head is modeled after [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper's]] toy head. The inner robot was sold without the shell as a K-Mart [[exclusive]] [[Legends]] figure, but with the inner-robot gun to his teammate [[Jazz]], who had Bumblebee's small gun in exchange. The Legends figure was also sold in a set with Legends [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], Jazz and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in Japan the same year.

*'''Bumblebee''' (Action Master, 1990)

: A non-transforming action figure that mixed cartoon model with toy-detail, Bumblebee's [[Action Master]] release came with a [[Heli-pack]] that transforms into a large gun with spring-loaded deploying barrel. This release makes Bumblebee the only character to have a toy of some kind available during the entire original Transformers production run (from 1984-1990).

===Generation 2===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)

[[Image:G2Bumblebee_Minicar_toy.jpg|thumb|right|A gold bug, but not Goldbug.]]

: Bumblebee's first [[Generation 2]] toy was a redeco of his original toy, but with gold chrome on the previously yellow parts.

*'''Bumblebee''' (Go-Bot, 1995)

: Bumblebee's second release in the Generation 2 line was as a recolor of the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[High Beam (G2)|High Beam]], transforming into a concept race car with exposed rear engine.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Crosswise (RiD)|Crosswise]] and [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]].

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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
*'''Bumble''' (2003)

: Bumblebee was released in 2003 in the Japanese [[Smallest Transformers]] line as a scaled-down version of his original toy, in both yellow and a "chase" red color scheme.

===Titaniums===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Robot Master, 2006)
[[Image:TitaniumRM-Bumblebee.jpg|left|thumb|100px|22 years and five [[Robot point|Robot Points]] later, he finally gets a gun. Revenge time!]]

:''[[Titaniums]]'' Bumblebee is a small, 3-inch mostly-die-cast-metal statue of the little guy in a hybrid of his toy and cartoon models. He has joints at the waist, neck and shoulders, plus a removable pistol. He even comes with a little Autobot-sigil display base.

*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (2-pack, 2007)

: A Toys 'R' Us [[exclusive]] two-pack, this set features "Supermetal Finish" (read: shiny) versions of the "Robot Master" ''Titaniums'' Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

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===Classics===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2006)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''

[[Image:Bumblebeeclassicstoy.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Flight-enhancement buddy #2]]

: The Deluxe ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee transforms into a yellow sports car (labeled as a "cruiser" on the package). He comes with a single accessory: A jet ski called "[[Wave Crusher]]" on a trailer. This is a bit similar to his Action Master toy's transforming heli-pack. In robot mode, Bumblebee is articulated with ball joints at the head, shoulders, elbows, hips, and has hinge knees. Wave Crusher converts into a jet pack that mounts onto his back.

: Later versions retooled the area the rubsign rests to be larger.

: This retooled version of this mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Bug Bite]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]].

: It is the best toy ever.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2007)

[[Image:Classics_LegendsBumblebee_toy.jpg|thumb|right|Not [[Sunstreaker]].]]

: This ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee toy is a redeco of ''[[Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], transforming into a modified Chrysler ME Four Twelve concept car. In either mode he has flip-out "wings". We have gone full circle.

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===Attacktix===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Booster, 2007)
:''Attacktix ID number'': '''TF06'''

[[Image:AttacktixBumblebee.jpg|left|thumb|Well, if people are gonna keep drawing him carrying gigantic guns....]]

: Part of the second-series ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Boosters, Bumblebee is a "Rare" 10-point "Specialist" that fires a standard missile. His Special Power, "Infiltrate" allows Bumblebee, after being defeated and turning up white, to be placed anywhere on the opponents starting line. He also has an always-active power that lets him take a free turn if he defeats another "Specialist"-ranked piece with a higher point value than his own. Holy schneikies, he's a ''monster'' on the board.

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===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Slumblebee'''
: Slumblebee is, as his name suggests, a plush G1 Bumblebee toy. Obviously he has no problems with articulation and passes the drop test with flying colours. You can transform him into his car mode (which is totally not a Beetle, as far as Volkswagen can prove) by turning him inside out. Truly he is a new zenith of cuteness.

===Robot Heroes===
*'''Bumblebee & Soundwave''' (2007)

: ''[[Robot Heroes]]'' Bumblebee is another piece of absolute adorableness. A soft-plastic figurine that combines the cartoon and toy elements of the original Bumblebee with a "super-deformed" style, he is jointed at the neck and shoulders. He came in a two-pack with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]].

: This mold was also used to make ''Robot Heroes'' Cliffjumper, of course.

===Unreleased===
: One of the earliest proposals in the ''[[Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' line was for Bumblebee as a Volkswagen New Beetle, with [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as the redeco. Unfortunately, VW had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys", therefore the design never made it past the control drawing stage. Control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been published in the Japanese "Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide" book.

==Merchandise==
===Generation 1===
*'''Bumblebee Decoy''' (1987)
:''US ID Number:'' '''26'''
:''Japanese Stat Number:'' '''46'''

:A tiny unpainted red rubber figurine of Bumblebee was packed randomly among the other 51 [[Decoy]]s in the packages of 1987 Transformers toys. A larger, creamy orange version appeared in 11-packs of Decoys in Japan around the same time. It is notable for being the first Bumblebee figure to be based on his [[character model]].

*'''Bumble''' bottlecap (Kabaya, 2003)
:''ID Number:'' '''C-4'''

:A tiny black-and-white figurine of Bumblebee standing atop an Autobot [[insignia]] bottlecap, Bumble was one of twelve black-and-white bottlecaps sold [[blindpacked]] in Japan (where bottlecap collecting is a [http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Bert popular] hobby) by candy and snack company and frequent ''Transformers'' licensee [[Kabaya]]. One configuration of [[Pepsi Convoy]]'s trailer is a display stand for the set.

===Super Collection Figure===
*'''Bumble and Spike''' (2001)
:''Japanese ID Number:'' '''5''' (painted), '''6''' (clear)

[[Image:SCF-Bumblebee-Spike.JPG|thumb|150px|"ACT INCONSPICUOUS."]]

:A 3-inch PVC of Bumblebee with his best human friend [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] was released in ''Act 3'' of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Super Collection Figure]] series. Both painted and transparent versions were made in equal quantities and sold blind-packed. The PVCs were later sold in [[Hasbro]]'s markets under the name ''Heroes of Cybertron'', with this figure being called the ''Autobot Espionage Team'' due to the trademark on the name "Bumblebee" having been lost.

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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm Bumblebee at TFU.info]
*[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=whitemexbee White Mexican Bumblebee gallery at TF-1.com]

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Mini-Vehicle

2007-12-06T09:46:42Z

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The '''Mini Vehicles''' (also known as '''Mini-Autobots''' or '''Mini Cars''') were [[Autobot|Autobots]], small, simple, and inexpensive in toy form, who kept their smaller size in their media appearances. Size notwithstanding, many had considerable abilities or armaments, the latter usually built-in, as they usually did not carry guns or fit external launchers.

In 1984, the Mini Vehicles were originally known as Mini Cars. But after that year, non-car toys were added to their subgroup, and so the new, more general term was needed. Mini Vehicles were in production from 1984 to 1986. Many were [[redeco]]ed or [[retool]]ed from the earlier [[Microchange]] line. They generally had [[super deformed]] proportions in vehicle mode, since in the [[Microchange]] backstory they represented robots that became small toy cars. (Specifically, they were meant to look like [[Choro-Q|Choro-Q]] / Penny Racer cars.)

After 1986, their place as the line's low-end price point was filled by a series of gimmick-based groups: [[Throttlebots]], [[Triggerbot]]s/[[Triggercon]]s, and [[Micromaster]] patrols.

A popular fan-coined term for the Mini Vehicles is '''Minibots'''. Its use has eclipsed both official terms.

Members include:

'''1984 releases'''
*[[Bumblebee_(G1)|Bumblebee]] - Espionage
*[[Brawn]] - Demolition
*[[Bumper]] - Tactician (Packaged as either Cliffjumper or Bumblebee)
*[[Cliffjumper_(G1)|Cliffjumper]] - Warrior
*[[Gears]] - Transport / Reconnaissance
*[[Huffer]] - Construction Engineer
*[[Windcharger]] - Warrior

'''1985 releases'''
*[[Beachcomber_(G1)|Beachcomber]] - Geologist
*Bumblebee - Espionage. (Same as 1984 release)
*[[Cosmos]] - Reconnaissance & Communications
*[[Powerglide]] - Warrior
*[[Seaspray]] - Naval Defense
*[[Warpath]] - Warrior

'''1986 releases'''
*[[Hubcap_(G1)|Hubcap]] - Communications
*[[Outback]] - Gunner
*[[Pipes]] - Warrior
*[[Swerve_(G1)|Swerve]] - Metallurgist
*[[Tailgate]] - Scout
*[[Wheelie]] - Survivalist

'''1993 releases'''
Four Autobot 'Minibots' were re-released in 'chrome' versions for [[Generation_Two|Generation Two]].
*Beachcomber - green chrome version of 1985 toy
*Bumblebee - gold chrome version of 1984 toy
*Hubcap - red chrome version of 1985 toy
*Seaspray - violet or blue chrome version of 1985 toy

'''Keychain releases'''
In the early 2000's, four of the original mini-cars were released first by [[Fun4All]] and then by [[Basic Fun]] with little rings molded on to make them into keychains. These were released blindpacked by Takara in Japan with all-black variants.
*Bumblebee
*Cliffjumper
*Windcharger
*Brawn

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