Bumblebee (G1)/toys

2009-06-04T18:46:40Z

80.0.213.117: /* Generation 1 */

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[[Image:Bumblebeeg1toys.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sure, just one Bumblebee's pretty nonthreatening. But get an army...]]
'''[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]''' gots lots of toys!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984~1986/2001/2003/2004/2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''11''', '''C-56'''
**''Period of activity:'' [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Cartoon]] episodes [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|1]]–[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2|95]], [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Comics (US)]] [[The Transformers (issue)|1]]–[[Decepticon Graffiti!|23]]
**''Notable appearances:'' {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}}
[[Image:Bumblebeeg1toy.jpg|left|175px|thumb|No, not Herbie.]]
[[Image:Red_G1_Bumblebee.jpg|left|175px|thumb|Not [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] eather.]]
: Bumblebee's original toy, released in 1984 and in Japan in 1985, transforms into a "penny-racer"-proportioned Volkswagen 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 [[Estrela]].

: Bumblebee was reissued as a keychain by [[Fun4All]] under license from [[Hasbro]] in the US in 2001. Along with having its rear bumper [[Retool|retooled]] 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 figure|chase]]" version.

[[Image:Bumblebeeheads.jpg|right|180px|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 [[Reissue|reissued]] in Japan in a six-toy multi-pack alongside [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], [[Gears]], [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], but this time with a [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] head.

: The original mold is also used by [[Volks (G1)|Volks]]. The keychain version is used by [[Glyph (G1)|Glyph]], while the new-head multi-pack version was used to make [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]].

: The [[Encore|Transformers Encore]] series released a package of Mini Vehicles similar to the 2004 package; this time Bumblebee was bundled with [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], [[Tailgate]], [[Pipes]] and [[Outback]]. Again, Bumblebee has the show-accurate head. This was released in July, 2008.


*'''Goldbug''' (Throttlebot, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-97'''
**''Notable appearances:'' {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}
**''Period of activity:'' [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Cartoon]] episodes [[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2|95]]–end, [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Comics (US)]] [[Mechanical Difficulties!|28]]–[[Dark Star (issue)|50]]
[[Image:Goldbugg1toy.jpg|left|175px|thumb|Older, squatter, faster.]]
: 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 (G1)|Hot Rod]] and Rodimus Prime had been released the year previous).

:This toy was reissued in Europe in 1991 as part of the [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissues, along with the rest of the Throttlebots. The toy was [[Retool|retooled]] to remove the [[rubsign]] indent, the heat-sensitive decal proper replaced with a glossy-paper faction symbol.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Pretender, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Pretender shell, helmet, large "sonic blaster" rifle, small "laser pistol"
**''Period of activity:'' [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Comics (US)]] [[All the Familiar Faces!|58]]–[[Dark Creation|65]]
: As part of the sixth year of Generation 1, Bumblebee was released as a "[[Classic Pretender]]", expanding the range of [[Pretender|Pretenders]] 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.


*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 1989)
**''Accessories'': "Laser pistol"
**''Period of activity:'' [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Comics (US)]] [[Dark Creation|65]]–[[End of the Road! (US)|80]]
: The inner robot to Pretender Classics Bumblebee was sold without the shell as a K-Mart [[exclusive]] [[Legends (G1)|Legends]] figure, but with the inner-robot gun to his teammate [[Jazz (G1)|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)
**''Accessories'': Heli-pack, rifle
**''Notable appearances:'' None yet identified
: 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 "high-powered air rifle" 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===
[[Image:G2Bumblebee Minicar toy.jpg|right|175px|thumb|A gold bug, but not Goldbug.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)
**''Period of activity:'' [[Generation 2 (Marvel Comics)|Generation 2]]
: 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)
**''Accessories'': Rifle
**''Notable appearances:'' None yet identified
: Bumblebee's second release in the Generation 2 line was as a recolor of the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[High Beam]], transforming into a concept race car with exposed rear engine. He features through-axle construction for incredibly fast zipping on flat, smooth surfaces, and is compatible with many tracks and playsets from ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox''.

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

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

: Bumblebee was released in 2003 in the Japanese ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' line as a scaled-down version of his original toy.

*'''Bumble''' (2003)

:Bumblebee also came in red! Red Bumble was a chase.

===Titaniums===
[[Image:TitaniumRM-Bumblebee.jpg|right|150px|thumb|22 years and five Robot Points later, he finally gets a gun. Revenge time!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Robot Master, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, display stand

:''[[Titanium Series]]'' 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.

:This mold would've been used to make [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], but the ''Titanium'' line was canceled before the statue could be released.


*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (2-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, display stand

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

*''' ''War Within'' Bumblebee''' (Cybertron Hero, unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Unknown, likely display stand

:Prior to the line's cancellation, a 6-inch resin copy depicting a transformable Bumblebee was seen at [[BotCon 2006]]. His alternate mode was the saucer-like car seen the Dreamwave's ''[[The War Within]]'' (which was itself based on the first cartoon appearance of Bumblebee). An alternate head of Cliffjumper was seen as well, indicating a retool. Unfortunately these never made it into production.

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===Classics===
[[Image:Bumblebeeclassicstoy.jpg|right|220px|thumb|Flight-enhancement buddy #2]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

: The Deluxe ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee transforms into a yellow sports car (labeled as a "cruiser" on the package). The genericised car model comes from Volkswagen's unwillingness to license the Beetle for a Transformer. To avoid having to find him a [[Bumblebee (Movie)|whole new altmode]], this version of 'Bee takes his design from a combination of a "hatchback" style car and a Bug. 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 [[Retool|retooled]] the area the [[rubsign]] rests on to be larger.

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

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[[Image:Classics LegendsBumblebee toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Not Sunstreaker.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2007)

: This ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee toy is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class|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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===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Mov2007-toy Slumblebee.JPG|right|200px|thumb|]]
*'''Slumblebee'''

: Slumblebee is, as his name suggests, a plush Bumblebee toy based on his original [[Generation 1]] form. Obviously he has no problems with articulation and passes the drop test with flying colors. 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.

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*'''Legacy of Bumblebee''' (Deluxe class multi-pack, 2008)

:A Walmart [[exclusive]] three pack, the ''Legacy of Bumblebee'' collector's set comes with [[Bumblebee (G1)|''Classics'']], [[Premium Series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action movie]], and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] figures. While the ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' Bumblebees are identical to their original, single carded releases, the ''Classics'' Bumblebee has been redecoed to more closely resemble his ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' counterparts, changing his white stripes to black, and his grey/silver plastic to yellow, similarly to ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bumble.

:This pack comes in ''Movie'' style packaging, but not specifically marked as such.

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei Bumble toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The difference is mind blowing.]]
*'''Bumble''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Bumblebee is a redeco of ''Classics'' Bumblebee. His yellow plastic is almost entirely covered in yellow paint to deal with the common problem of yellow plastic being near-translucent against darker plastics and the inconsistency between bare plastic parts and painted clear parts. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the ''Classics'' heat-sensitive rubsign, but has some [[Vacuum metalizing|vacuum-metallized]] parts: his hood-mounted scoop and his spoiler.

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===Universe (2008)===
====G1 Series====
[[Image:Universe2008 Legends G1Bumblebee.jpg|right|170px|thumb|Stingers and plasma cannon not included. (Neither is a laser pistol.)]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2008)

:''Universe'' Legends class Bumblebee has a vehicle mode that is something of an amalgamation of the vehicle forms recent Bumblebees have adopted. While he forms a modern hatchback like the ''Classics'' Bumblebee and ''Animated'' Bumblebee toys, the more aggressive design with large flared wheel arches, and small windows evoke the look of the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. He transforms similarly, but not exactly as his ''Generation 1'' toy.

===Unreleased===
====Alternators====
: 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.

====Attacktix====
[[Image:AttacktixBumblebee.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Well, if people are gonna keep drawing him carrying gigantic guns....]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Booster, 200?)
**''Attacktix ID number'': '''TF06'''

: 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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==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|Decoys]] 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===
[[Image:SCF-Bumblebee-Spike.JPG|right|150px|thumb|"ACT NATURAL."]]
*'''Bumble and Spike''' (2001)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''5''' (painted), '''6''' (clear)

:A 3-inch PVC of Bumblebee with his best human friend [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|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.

===MyClone===
[[Image:MyClone Bumblebee.jpg|100px|thumb|]]
*'''Bumble''' (2003)

:MyClone Bumble is a block style figure. He can be disassembled and combined with other MyClone figure and features a large amout of articulation for a small toy.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:G1 RobotHeroes BumblebeeVsSoundwave.jpg|right|150px|thumb|I wiw punch Soundwave into obwivion.]]
*'''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.

===3D Battle-Card Game===
*'''Classic Bumblebee''' (2007)

: A 22-point character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, "Classic" Bumblebee "transforms" into a yellow sports coupe, based on his ''Classics'' design. He uses the same parts layout as [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] and [[Blackjack]].

===Gummy Candy===
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

[[Image:ClassicsGummies.jpg|right|175px|thumb|He's Bumblelicious!]]
:Large [[Transformers Gummy Candy|gummy candies]] packaged in a blister bubble.

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[Image:MightyMuggs_Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|175px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2009)

: [[Mighty Muggs]] Bumblebee is a [[super-deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with swiveling arms and head. His mold is different from the standard template used by most ''Transformers'' Muggs, as it is extra short and has Bumblebee's trademark "horns". On the other hand, he doesn't come with any weapons.

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====Transformers Wacky Wobblers====
*'''Bumblebee''' (2009)

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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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