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Signal Lancer (Cybertron)

2014-11-15T22:50:13Z

RedTruck:

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{{picsneeded|Alternate mode}}
:''Signal Lancer is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:SignalLancerModel.jpg|thumb|So if that [[lance]] is his traffic light pole, does that mean he's skewering himself whenever he transforms?]]

After the Autobots were evacuated from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to [[Earth]], '''Signal Lancer''' (シグナルランサー ''Shigunaru Ransā'') is one of several Transformers who took the form of a stoplight. Located in a remote portion of the American desert, his only friend was a Transformer who turned into [[Pay phone refugee|a pay phone]] located directly across the road.

{{quote|For too long, I've let life pass me by! Now I want to take part in the grand drama; my legacy will be written large among the stars!|Signal Lancer|"[[Beginning]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Paul Dobson]] (English), [[Takayasu Usui]] (Japanese)

On [[Lori]]'s suggestion, Signal Lancer was given a traffic light [[alternate mode]] and stationed out in the desert. A random driver was stopped by his red light, and was puzzled to find traffic signals where there wasn't even a cross-road. He attempted to drive on, only for Signal Lancer to warn him about running red lights. The spectacle of a talking traffic light terrified the poor man, who sped away—as soon as Signal Lancer turned green. [[Lori]] told the newbie he shouldn't talk when he was in disguise, though Signal Lancer thought his assignment was going to be very boring as a result. [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] later told Lori that her traffic light disguise idea was a lame one. {{storylink|Hidden}}

[[File:SignalLancer.jpg|thumb|left|Don't cross the street in the middle in the middle in the middle in the middle in the middle of the block!]]
Signal Lancer passed on information about the [[Atlantis Pattern|seal of Atlantis]] to an Autobot refugee disguised as a tour bus. {{storylink|Search}} At some point, Signal Lancer relocated to the middle of a city along with an [[Pay phone refugee|Autobot disguised as a payphone]]. They were there when [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s [[Ancient Decepticon|forces]] began searching the planet, and observed that the situation was getting worse by the minute. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}

A short time after, Signal Lancer was hanging out back in the desert with the tour bus refugee when [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] made an announcement that the Autobots would be departing from Earth as part of a plan to save it from Starscream's forces. {{storylink|Retreat}} When [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] invaded [[Niagara Falls]], Signal Lancer helped the Autobots evacuate the surrounding area by flashing his lights and announcing there was a tornado coming. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}}

He later returned to the desert where he was joined in his vigil by the payphone refugee. After the universe was saved from the threat of the [[Unicron Singularity]] and following the defeat of Galvatron, he stopped [[Tim Hansen]] and [[Chief Dobson]]'s car as the two humans chatted about the future. After Signal Lancer turned green and the car had moved off, he announced he was going to answer the call of destiny. Transforming, he left his post and dashed off into the night. His payphone pal wished him good luck and requested he keep in contact. A short time later, Dobson passed back that way and was confused to see that the traffic light was missing.

Signal Lancer joined [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s crew and journeyed out into space to work on constructing a new [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}

===Cyber Key Code content===
After the [[Omega Lock]] was retrieved and [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] finally defeated, "the Traffic Light Autobot" was commissioned by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] to join [[Hightail (Cybertron) |Hightail]] as his partner and travel across Earth, mapping out every road on the planet.

{{note|This information, taken from Hightail's [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] data, contradicts the
''Cybertron'' cartoon's final credit sequence... unless there's another "Traffic Light Autobot", which is possible.}}

===''TransTech''===
Signal Lancer was one of countless "offworlders" residing in [[Axiom Nexus]]. He had a drink with the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

==Notes==
[[File:SignalLancer-Transform.jpg|thumb|Get cracking, kitbashers.]]
*Signal Lancer is only named in ''Galaxy Force'' (the Japanese version of ''Cybertron'').
* During the early development stages of the ''Galaxy Force'' cartoon series, [[GONZO]] actually created a concept design for the robot mode of the initially unnamed "Traffic Light TF" (seen at top). When Signal Lancer finally revealed his robot mode (and name) in the series' (chronologically) final episode, [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]]'s general animation model and transformation scheme was used as a basis, but the details for the robot mode were directly based on the old concept design. The early design was shown at the Tokyo Anime Fair a few months after the ''Galaxy Force'' cartoon series was launched in Japan (see [http://snakas.web.fc2.com/event/0504tokyoanime.htm here]), and was eventually reprinted in the booklet included with the first ''Galaxy Force'' DVD.
* In South African English, a traffic signal is called a "robot". So Signal Lancer is a robot who turns into a robot.

[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Fiction-only Transformers]]
[[Category:TransTech Autobots]]

Hironori Kobayashi

2014-09-14T20:39:44Z

RedTruck: /* Masterpiece */

[[Image:HironoriKobayashi.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Mr. Alternity. Also known as Mr. Masterpiece. Previously also Mr. Binaltech.]]
'''Hironori Kobayashi''' (小林弘典 ''Kobayashi Hiro'nori'') is a designer at [[TakaraTomy]]. He joined the company in 1999, and the first toy he designed was ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Car Robots]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)|Speedbreaker]] (better known as ''Robots in Disguise'' Side Burn outside Japan).

Among his main achievements are several ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Micron Legend/Armada]]'' toys, the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' toys (with Hasbro colleague [[Mark McCall]]), the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece| Masterpiece]]'' toys and the ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' toys. Kobayashi is currently part of the "Domestic Product" team, i.e. toys that are primarily intended for the Japanese market. Previously, his job description was "Head of Hero Character Team, BOYS Enterprise Department, Marketing Division".

Kobayashi is part of the (Japanese) domestic product team, and for the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toyline he was responsible for modifications to the products aimed at the Japanese market.

==Toys that Hironori Kobayashi is known to have had a hand in designing==
===Car Robots/Robots in Disguise===
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Speedbreaker/Side Burn]]

===Micron Legend/Armada===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Convoy Super Mode/Super-Base Optimus Prime]]
*STD Convoy/Super-Con Optimus Prime
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Rachet/Red Alert]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
*[[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Microns/Land Military Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bomb/Bonecrusher]]
**[[Knock Out (Armada)|Crack/Knock Out]]
**[[Wreckage (Armada)|Shot/Wreckage]]
*[[Space Mini-Con Team|Space Microns/Space Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Sky Blast|Apollo/Sky Blast]]
**[[Payload (Armada)|Move/Payload]]
**[[Astroscope|Mir/Astroscope]]
*[[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Microns/Air Military Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Terradive (Armada)|Recon/Terradive]]
**[[Thunderwing (Armada)|Flame/Thunderwing]]
**[[Gunbarrel (Armada)|Glide/Gunbarrel]]
*[[Unicron]]

===1-2-3 Transformers/Rescue Heroes Go-Bots===
*[[Charlie Chopper|Charlie Chopper]]/[[Chopper]] (his favourite design)

===Binaltech/Alternators===
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Lambor/Side Swipe]]

===Masterpiece===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy/20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (Live-action movie)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]]
*MP-11 Starscream

===Alternity===
*Nissan GT-R/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]]
*Nissan Fairlady Z/[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]

===Revenge of the Fallen===
*[[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]]/[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] (Legends class)
**[[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
**[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
**[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
**[[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]]
**[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
**[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
**[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader_Class_toys_2|Buster Optimus Prime]] (new head, [[ion blaster]] and deco)

===Transformers (2010 toyline)===
*Starscream (Leader Class)

==North American convention appearances==
*[[BotCon 2010]]

==External links==
*[http://www.takarahobby.com/kaihatsu/0312tranceformer/index.html TakaraHobby interview with Hironori Kobayashi from the early stages of the Binaltech and Masterpiece lines] ([http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?3,97799,97800 English translation here])
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/278977-takaratomy-20-nov-site-update-alternity-suzuki-swifts-designer-interview-etc-2.html#post4323705 Translated highlights from the November 2009 interview] at TFW2005.com.
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/alternators_binaltech/takara_binaltech_interview_translation.php Translated interview with Takara's Binaltech team]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/248747-alternity-megatron-story-bio-takaratomy-staff-interview.html Translated interview with Hironori Kobayashi about Alternity]

{{DEFAULTSORT: Kobayashi, Hironori}}
[[Category:Convention guests]]
[[Category:Designers]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy]]

Hironori Kobayashi

2014-09-14T20:39:17Z

RedTruck: /* Masterpiece */

[[Image:HironoriKobayashi.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Mr. Alternity. Also known as Mr. Masterpiece. Previously also Mr. Binaltech.]]
'''Hironori Kobayashi''' (小林弘典 ''Kobayashi Hiro'nori'') is a designer at [[TakaraTomy]]. He joined the company in 1999, and the first toy he designed was ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Car Robots]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)|Speedbreaker]] (better known as ''Robots in Disguise'' Side Burn outside Japan).

Among his main achievements are several ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Micron Legend/Armada]]'' toys, the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' toys (with Hasbro colleague [[Mark McCall]]), the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece| Masterpiece]]'' toys and the ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' toys. Kobayashi is currently part of the "Domestic Product" team, i.e. toys that are primarily intended for the Japanese market. Previously, his job description was "Head of Hero Character Team, BOYS Enterprise Department, Marketing Division".

Kobayashi is part of the (Japanese) domestic product team, and for the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toyline he was responsible for modifications to the products aimed at the Japanese market.

==Toys that Hironori Kobayashi is known to have had a hand in designing==
===Car Robots/Robots in Disguise===
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Speedbreaker/Side Burn]]

===Micron Legend/Armada===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Convoy Super Mode/Super-Base Optimus Prime]]
*STD Convoy/Super-Con Optimus Prime
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Rachet/Red Alert]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
*[[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Microns/Land Military Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bomb/Bonecrusher]]
**[[Knock Out (Armada)|Crack/Knock Out]]
**[[Wreckage (Armada)|Shot/Wreckage]]
*[[Space Mini-Con Team|Space Microns/Space Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Sky Blast|Apollo/Sky Blast]]
**[[Payload (Armada)|Move/Payload]]
**[[Astroscope|Mir/Astroscope]]
*[[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Microns/Air Military Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Terradive (Armada)|Recon/Terradive]]
**[[Thunderwing (Armada)|Flame/Thunderwing]]
**[[Gunbarrel (Armada)|Glide/Gunbarrel]]
*[[Unicron]]

===1-2-3 Transformers/Rescue Heroes Go-Bots===
*[[Charlie Chopper|Charlie Chopper]]/[[Chopper]] (his favourite design)

===Binaltech/Alternators===
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Lambor/Side Swipe]]

===Masterpiece===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy/20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (Live-action movie)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]]
*Starscream

===Alternity===
*Nissan GT-R/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]]
*Nissan Fairlady Z/[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]

===Revenge of the Fallen===
*[[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]]/[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] (Legends class)
**[[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
**[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
**[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
**[[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]]
**[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
**[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
**[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader_Class_toys_2|Buster Optimus Prime]] (new head, [[ion blaster]] and deco)

===Transformers (2010 toyline)===
*Starscream (Leader Class)

==North American convention appearances==
*[[BotCon 2010]]

==External links==
*[http://www.takarahobby.com/kaihatsu/0312tranceformer/index.html TakaraHobby interview with Hironori Kobayashi from the early stages of the Binaltech and Masterpiece lines] ([http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?3,97799,97800 English translation here])
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/278977-takaratomy-20-nov-site-update-alternity-suzuki-swifts-designer-interview-etc-2.html#post4323705 Translated highlights from the November 2009 interview] at TFW2005.com.
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/alternators_binaltech/takara_binaltech_interview_translation.php Translated interview with Takara's Binaltech team]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/248747-alternity-megatron-story-bio-takaratomy-staff-interview.html Translated interview with Hironori Kobayashi about Alternity]

{{DEFAULTSORT: Kobayashi, Hironori}}
[[Category:Convention guests]]
[[Category:Designers]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy]]

Hironori Kobayashi

2014-09-14T20:38:52Z

RedTruck: /* Masterpiece */

[[Image:HironoriKobayashi.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Mr. Alternity. Also known as Mr. Masterpiece. Previously also Mr. Binaltech.]]
'''Hironori Kobayashi''' (小林弘典 ''Kobayashi Hiro'nori'') is a designer at [[TakaraTomy]]. He joined the company in 1999, and the first toy he designed was ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Car Robots]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)|Speedbreaker]] (better known as ''Robots in Disguise'' Side Burn outside Japan).

Among his main achievements are several ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Micron Legend/Armada]]'' toys, the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' toys (with Hasbro colleague [[Mark McCall]]), the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece| Masterpiece]]'' toys and the ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' toys. Kobayashi is currently part of the "Domestic Product" team, i.e. toys that are primarily intended for the Japanese market. Previously, his job description was "Head of Hero Character Team, BOYS Enterprise Department, Marketing Division".

Kobayashi is part of the (Japanese) domestic product team, and for the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toyline he was responsible for modifications to the products aimed at the Japanese market.

==Toys that Hironori Kobayashi is known to have had a hand in designing==
===Car Robots/Robots in Disguise===
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Speedbreaker/Side Burn]]

===Micron Legend/Armada===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Convoy Super Mode/Super-Base Optimus Prime]]
*STD Convoy/Super-Con Optimus Prime
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Rachet/Red Alert]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
*[[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Microns/Land Military Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bomb/Bonecrusher]]
**[[Knock Out (Armada)|Crack/Knock Out]]
**[[Wreckage (Armada)|Shot/Wreckage]]
*[[Space Mini-Con Team|Space Microns/Space Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Sky Blast|Apollo/Sky Blast]]
**[[Payload (Armada)|Move/Payload]]
**[[Astroscope|Mir/Astroscope]]
*[[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Microns/Air Military Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Terradive (Armada)|Recon/Terradive]]
**[[Thunderwing (Armada)|Flame/Thunderwing]]
**[[Gunbarrel (Armada)|Glide/Gunbarrel]]
*[[Unicron]]

===1-2-3 Transformers/Rescue Heroes Go-Bots===
*[[Charlie Chopper|Charlie Chopper]]/[[Chopper]] (his favourite design)

===Binaltech/Alternators===
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Lambor/Side Swipe]]

===Masterpiece===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy/20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (Live-action movie)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]]

===Alternity===
*Nissan GT-R/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]]
*Nissan Fairlady Z/[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]

===Revenge of the Fallen===
*[[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]]/[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] (Legends class)
**[[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
**[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
**[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
**[[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]]
**[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
**[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
**[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader_Class_toys_2|Buster Optimus Prime]] (new head, [[ion blaster]] and deco)

===Transformers (2010 toyline)===
*Starscream (Leader Class)

==North American convention appearances==
*[[BotCon 2010]]

==External links==
*[http://www.takarahobby.com/kaihatsu/0312tranceformer/index.html TakaraHobby interview with Hironori Kobayashi from the early stages of the Binaltech and Masterpiece lines] ([http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?3,97799,97800 English translation here])
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/278977-takaratomy-20-nov-site-update-alternity-suzuki-swifts-designer-interview-etc-2.html#post4323705 Translated highlights from the November 2009 interview] at TFW2005.com.
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/alternators_binaltech/takara_binaltech_interview_translation.php Translated interview with Takara's Binaltech team]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/248747-alternity-megatron-story-bio-takaratomy-staff-interview.html Translated interview with Hironori Kobayashi about Alternity]

{{DEFAULTSORT: Kobayashi, Hironori}}
[[Category:Convention guests]]
[[Category:Designers]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy]]

The Transformers: Masterpiece

2014-06-16T09:39:10Z

RedTruck: /* Standard products */

'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース) is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are mostly based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''Generation 1'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toylines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us.

==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusively of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

==Sublines==
Two sub-lines emerged, one designated as MP-B## and being based upon the ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' franchise (not covered in this wiki), and another with the MPM-# designation to represent [[live-action film series]] Transformers (see [[#Live-action movie series|below]]).

==Products==

<center>
===Generation 1===
====Standard products====
<gallery>
Image:20thAnniversary_OptimusPrimesm.jpg|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]])
Image:Masterpiece_UltraMagnus_toy.jpg|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]])
Image:MasterpieceStarscream_toy.jpg|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]])
Image:MP04Convoy2.jpg|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006/[[October 1|10-01]]-[[2009]])
Image:MP05_megatron.jpg|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MasterpieceMegs|Megatron]] ([[2007]])
Image:MP-6_Skywarp.jpg|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[September 1|9-1]]-[[2007]])
Image:MP_Thundercracker_toy.jpg|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[November 20|11-20]]-[[2008]])
Image:Grimlock_Masterpiece.jpg|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] ([[March 26|3-26]]-2009)
Image:Takara Masterpiece Rodimus.jpg|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[January 29|1-29]]-[[2011]]/[[September 24|9-24]]-2011)
Image:MP-10_toy_photo.jpg|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|Convoy]] (9-24-2011)
Image:Masterpiecetoy coronation starscream.jpg|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[March 31|3-31]]-[[2012]])
Image:Masterpiece-MP12Lambor.jpg|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)#Masterpiece|Lambor]] ([[October 27|10-27]]-2012)
Image:Masterpiece_Soundwave.jpg|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[January 26|1-26]]-[[2013]]/[[September 28|9-28]]-2013)
Image:Masterpiece-MP14Alert.jpg|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)#Masterpiece|Alert]] ([[December 15|12-15]]-2012)
Image:MP_Rumble_Ravage.JPG|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] ([[February 23|2-23]]-2013)
Image:MP_Frenzy_Buzzsaw.jpg|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] ([[March 23|3-23]]-2013)
Image:MP_Prowl.jpg|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (9-28-2013)
Image:MP_Bluestreak.jpg|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)#Masterpiece|Streak]] ([[October 26|10-16]]-2013)
Image:MP19-Smokescreen.jpg|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] ([[December 14|12-14]]-2013)
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[August 23|8-23]]-[[2014]])
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumble]] ([[November 29|11-29]]-[[2014]])
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014)
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|[[Star Saber (Victory)#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2014)
</gallery>

====Special editions====
<gallery>
Image:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], 2004)
Image:MP-01B-BlackOptimusPrime-1.jpg|MP-1B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[November 21|11-21]]-2009/1-2010)
Image:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#King|King Grimlock]] (12-2009)
Image:Masterpiece_ghost_starscream.jpg|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] (6-2010)
Image:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#sleepmode|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (6-2010)
Image:MPtoy_last_shot_convoy.jpg|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#lastshot|Convoy Last Production]] ([[March 26|3-26]]-2011)
Image:MasterpieceBlackRodimus.jpg|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] ([[November 28|11-28]]-2011)
Image:MPtoy-Sunstorm.jpg|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[August 25|8-25]]-2012)
Image:MP10_Black_Convoy_Official.jpg|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[March 30|3-30]]-2013)
Image:Masterpiece-MP12TTigertrack.jpg|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (7-2013)
Image:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)
Image:Masterpiece-MP12G-G2Lambor.jpg|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)#G2Masterpiece|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] (2014)
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014)
Image:MP-18S-Silverstreak.jpg|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)#MP18S|Silverstreak]] ([[June 14|6-14]]-2014)
</gallery>

===Live-action movie series===
<gallery>
Image:Masterpiece_Movie_Starscream.jpg|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[October 30|10-30]]-2010)
Image:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] ([[December 25|12-25]]-2010)
</gallery>

===Hasbro versions===
<gallery>
Image:20thAnniversary OptimusPrimesm.jpg|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)
Image:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)
Image:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)
Image:Universe2008-toy MasterpieceSkywarp.jpg|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)
Image:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)
Image:TF2010toy masterpiece rodimus.jpg|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)
Image:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)
Image:TRU Masterpiece Thundercracker.jpg|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)
Image:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)
Image:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave with Cassettes.jpg|MP-02 [[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (2013)
Image:PlatinumEditiontoy-Year of the horse Optimus Prime.jpg|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] (2014)
Image:Hasbro MP Prowl.jpg|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2014)
</gallery></center>

==Design==
[[Hironori Kobayashi]] was the designer on the first nine ''Masterpieces'' that Takara/TakaraTomy released, from MP-01 Convoy/20th Anniversary Optimus Prime to MP-09 Rodimus Convoy. [[Shogo Hasui]] took over the reigns from MP-10 Convoy up to 2014, when it was reported<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/new-designer-for-2014-masterpiece-series-transformers-178998/ New Designer for 2014 Masterpiece Series Transformers], from TFW2005.</ref> that Kobayashi would retake the design role that year.

''Masterpiece'' Star Saber was designed by [[Hisashi Yuki]] in order for the other Masterpieces to be released on schedule.

==References==
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Bumblebee (G1)/toys

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[[File:Bumblebeeg1toys.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Sure, just one Bumblebee's pretty nonthreatening. But get an army...]]
'''[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]''' gots lots of toys!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Bumblebeeg1toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, not Herbie.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984~1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''11''', '''C-56'''

:Bumblebee's original toy, released in 1984 and in Japan in 1985, originally hails from the ''[[Microman|Microchange]]'' series, transforming 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, the only 1984 Mini Vehicle to do so. (This is also why he has two ID numbers in Japan; in 1986, the line switched from a single-series number listing to splitting it up between "C" (Cybertron/Autobot) and "D" (Destron/Decepticon) groupings.)

:'Bee has a lot of minor variations. Throughout 1984 and 1985, Bumblebee was produced in both yellow and red (as was [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]), a move meant to "make the line look bigger" according to former [[Hasbro]] R&D Vice President [[George Dunsay]].<ref name="dunsay">[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/george_dunsay/george_dunsay_interview.php Interview with George Dunsay at TFArchive.com]</ref> For his 1984 release, both color versions had an Autobot sigil on the roof/chest. In 1985, this was replaced by a [[rubsign]]. The rubsign remained on the 1986 release, though he was only released in yellow that year.

:Packaging-wise, there are several more variations. In 1984, the Mini Vehicles were packaged in vehicle mode. Come 1985, a picture of the toy in vehicle mode was added to the front of the card, and ''later'' the toys proper were packaged in robot mode. From this point on, the Mini Vehicles were also part of two different pack-in promotions; the [[Mini-spy|Mini-Spies]] and iron-on reflective patches.

: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.

:This mold was later [[retool]]ed into a [[#Keychain|keychain version of Bumblebee]], as well as for a [[#TFCollection|''Transformers Collection'' multipack]] (see below).

:The original mold is also used by the [[Optimus (faction)|Optimus-faction]] [[Volks (G1)|Volks]]. Later [[retool]]ings of this mold were used to make [[Glyph (G1)#Toys|Glyph]] and [[Bug Bite (G1)#Toys|Bug Bite]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Generation 1 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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[[File:G1toy silver volks.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Volks''' (Robocar, 1985)

:Bumblebee was released in Brazil by [[Estrela]] in 1985 as the Robocar "Volks", initially available in two color schemes: his original yellow and black, and slick-looking silver and black with a gold face, both decorated with a new thin tech-detailing sticker on their chests. Later, Estrela released red and orange versions of Volks sporting the new "[[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]]" faction insignia; given this new factional alignment, for the purposes of this wiki, the Optimus-aligned Volks is considered a [[Volks (G1)|separate character]] from Bumblebee. As such, whether the earlier yellow and silver Volks toys should be considered versions of Bumblebee or versions of this different character, could be debated endlessly.

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=silverbee More information on Silver Bumblebee/Volks at TF-1.com]''
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[[File:AntexVolks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Volks''' (Robocar, 1985)

:The aforementioned red and orange versions of Volks were released in Argentina by [[Antex]] in 1985; the toys' cardback depicts the original silver version as well, but it is believed this was merely photography of an Estrela toy, and that the silver figure was never sold in Argentina. As these releases of Volks lack the "Optimus" faction sticker, instead bearing the earlier thin tech-detail decal, the question can be again raised over whether or not they represent the Optimus-aligned Volks, or the original Bumblebee. Whatever the case, these versions have much higher availability on the secondary market over their Estrela predecessors.
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[[File:Goldbugg1toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Older, squatter, faster.]]
*'''Goldbug''' (Throttlebot, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-97'''

: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)/toys|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]]ed to remove the [[rubsign]] indent, the heat-sensitive decal proper replaced with a glossy-paper faction symbol.

:This toy could also represent the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]], assuming he ever got an Earth mode.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Goldbug/goldbug.htm More information on Goldbug at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy pretender bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This shell looks too old for a young guy.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Pretender, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Pretender shell, helmet, large "sonic blaster" rifle, small "laser pistol"

: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, once again more realistically proportioned, 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.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Pretender Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 1989)
**''Accessories'': "Laser pistol"

:The inner robot to Pretender Classics Bumblebee was sold without the shell as a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] [[Legends (G1)|Legends]] figure, but with the inner-robot gun to his teammate [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]], who had Bumblebee's small gun in exchange.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]'' (scroll down)
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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' "Laser pistol"

:In Japan, Legends Bumblebee was only available in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Bumblebee was identical to the Hasbro release.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Bumblebee was given the name "Saetta", which was originally the Italian name of [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.
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[[File:G1toy action master bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories'': Heli-pack, "Astral Exploder Rifle"

:Part of the second wave of single-carded [[Action Master]] figures, Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure that mixed cartoon model with toy-detail. He comes with his [[Heli-pack]] that transforms into a large "high-powered air rifle" with spring-loaded deploying barrel. Bumblebee and his Heli-pack are cross-compatible with any other Action Master figure, vehicle or accessory; plus the hole in his back is compatible with [[5mm post]]s.

:This release makes Bumblebee the only character to have a toy of ''some'' kind available during the entire original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' production run (from 1984-1990).

::*''[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Action Master Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1toy bumblebee keychain.jpg‎|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Keychain, 2001/2003/2007)

: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. The toy also returned to its original sticker set-up, doing away with the rubsign and restored the Autobot symbol on his chest. Hasbro made the figure available again in 2007, this time under the "[[Heroes of Cybertron]]" banner.

:In Japan, all four Mini-Bot keychains were released in Japan in 2003 as [[7-Eleven]] [[exclusive]]s. Each of the keychains also had black "[[Chase figure|chase]]" versions.

:This mold was also used to make [[Glyph (G1)#Toys|Glyph]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/BlackBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on the black keychain Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Generation 2===
[[File:G2Bumblebee Minicar toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A gold bug, but not Goldbug.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)

:Bumblebee's first ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toy was a [[redeco]] of his original toy, transforming into a "Penny Racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Beetle. However, this version has yellow chrome on the previously matte-yellow plastics. Thankfully, there seem to be few to no reports of chrome flaking on any of the ''Generation 2'' Mini Vehicles.

:The figure pictured here features a G1 Autobot [[Insignia]] on his chest/roof, but this is nonstandard. The figure as released featured a bare chest/roof. The only symbol on the figure is the G2 Autobot Insignia stamped on the bottom of his foot followed by the word Autobot.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Generation 2 Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G2toy gobot bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: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 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Crosswise (RID)#Toys|Crosswise]] and [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]]. It was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Bumblebee (G2)|"next-generation" clone of Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Go-Bots Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[File:Smallest transforming bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumble''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF 04'''

: Not much more than an inch tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Bumblebee is a scaled-down version of his original toy, retaining the larger figure's transformation scheme but losing its rolling wheels by sheer necessity of size. Bumblebee was sold as part of the line's first wave, and like all the figures, came [[blindpacking|blindpacked]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Smallest Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bumble (Red)''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF X-2'''

:Bumblebee also came in red! A red variant of the toy was one of two [[chase figure]]s sold in the first ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' wave.
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===Transformers Collection===
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[[File:G1toy reissue bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Minibot Team Set''' (6-pack, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''12'''

:Bumblebee was again reissued in Japan as part of ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' "bookbox" series in a six-toy multi-pack, with [[Huffer (G1)#Toys|Huffer]], [[Cosmos (G1)#Toys|Cosmos]], [[Gears (G1)#Toys|Gears]], [[Powerglide (G1)#Toys|Powerglide]] and [[Warpath (G1)#Toys|Warpath]]. This time around, Bumblebee was [[retool]]ed to have a new [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] head. Additionally, this version of the figure gave Bumblebee both an Autobot symbol ''and'' a rubsign, keeping the former in its traditional placement on his chest, and relocating the rubsign to the back of his head, replacing the original tech-detailing sticker that had previously been there.

:The entire set was redecoed to make the [[G1 GoBots|"G1 GoBots"]] set; this version of Bumblebee became [[Bug Bite (G1)#Toys|Bug Bite]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/ReBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Transformers Collection Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators/Binaltech===
[[File:AlternatorsBumblebeeDesign.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

: One of the earliest proposals in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' line was for Bumblebee as a Volkswagen New Beetle, with [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as the redeco. Unfortunately, VW evidently did not want to be associated with "war toys", and therefore the design never made it past the control drawing stage. Control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been published in the Japanese ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' book. The design did, however, end up appearing fictionally as Bumblebee's form in the ''[[Descent into Evil]]'' comic.
 
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium bumblebee.jpg|thumb]]
*''' ''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 ''[[Transformers: The War Within|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===
[[File:Bumblebeeclassicstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Flight-enhancement buddy #2]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:The Deluxe ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Bumblebee transforms into a yellow hatchback sports car (labeled as a "cruiser" on the package) that's basically Hasbro's typical cross between several existing car models: The general shape of the car is based on a heavily customized one-of-a-kind 1992-1995 [[Wikipedia:Honda Civic (fifth generation)|fifth generation Honda Civic hatchback]] with lots of aftermarket "ricer" add-ons (such as a large front bumper, large fenders and a large rear wing).<ref name="ricercivic">[http://www.tuningfever.fr/fr/pics/gal-1596-stephan/pic-33883-honda-civic.php Photos of a "ricer" 1992-1995 Honda Civic], photos taken from an eBay auction posted before September 2005.</ref> The front section takes some design cues from various models of the [[Wikipedia:Subaru Impreza WRX|Subaru Impreza WRX]], namely the hood vent present on all models, the front grille of the 2004-05 WRX and the headlights and the midsection of the front bumper from the 2006-07 WRX STi.<ref name="wrxsti06">[http://www.insideline.com/subaru/impreza-wrx/2006/first-drive-2006-subaru-impreza-wrx-and-wrx-sti.html 2006-2007 Subaru WRX STi], officially unveiled in September 2005.</ref> The shape of the rear fenders is also vaguely inspired by the [[Wikipedia:Volkswagen New Beetle|Volkswagen New Beetle]].

:Bumblebee comes with a single accessory, a jet ski called "[[Wave Crusher]]" on a trailer. This is a bit similar than his Action Master toy's transforming heli-pack. His robot mode is designed to look like a typical teenager, dressed in a hoodie with pockets and wearing big chunky trainers.<ref>[http://pingmag.jp/2007/06/29/transformers/ Interview] with [[Alex Kubalsky]]</ref> He 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]]ed 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)#Classics|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Classics Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Classics LegendsBumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hot Bee? Bumbleshot?]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2007)

:This ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Bumblebee toy is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyLOC|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.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)#Universe (2008)|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ClassicsLegendsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Classic Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers (2007)===
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[[File:Movietoy legacyofbumblebee classic.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Legacy of Bumblebee''' (Deluxe class multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:A [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] three pack, the ''Legacy of Bumblebee'' collector's set comes with [[#Classics|''Classics'']], [[Premium Series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Premium|live-action movie]], and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|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, his gray/silver plastic to yellow (similarly to ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bumble, see immediately below), and the clear parts from a very faint blue-ish tint to deeply saturated clear blue plastic. In addition, the shoulder straps are no longer painted yellow, instead showing the clear blue plastic they are cast in; the head is no longer be painted over in yellow, due to the change of the plastic color from gray to yellow; and the [[Wave Crusher]] replaces the white paint with black paint for the upper half and an unpainted yellow lower half, and the orange stripe with a yellow one.

:This three-pack was available in ''Movie'' style packaging.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Autobot/WMClassicBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Legacy Classics Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Bumble toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The difference is mind blowing.]]
*'''Bumble''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Bumblebee is a redeco of [[#Classics|''Classics'' Bumblebee.]] Bumblebee swaps some of his black plastic for dark gray, and his light gray plastic for yellow. 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. His eyes are painted blue despite being molded in translucent plastic. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the ''Classics'' heat-sensitive rubsign, but has some [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] parts: his hood-mounted scoop and his spoiler.

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

::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/henkei/bumblebee/1445/ Henkei! Bumblebee gallery at Seibertron.com]''
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===Encore===
[[File:G1toy encore bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumble & Minibots''' (5-pack, 2008)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''10'''

:The ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' series released a package of Mini Vehicles similar to the 2004 package; this time Bumblebee was bundled with [[Outback (G1)#Encore|Outback]], [[Pipes (G1)#Encore|Pipes]], [[Swerve (G1)#Encore|Swerve]], and [[Tailgate (G1)#Encore|Tailgate]]. ''Encore'' Bumblebee re-uses the show-accurate head mold from the ''Transformers Collection'' release, and now sports several additional paint applications: his eyes are blue, his headlights are white, his brake lights are red, and his bumpers are silver.
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===Universe (2008)===
{{anchor|uni2008}}[[File:Universe2008 Legends G1Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Stingers and plasma cannon not included. (Neither is a laser pistol.)]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2008)

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|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 (film)|live-action movie]] version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. He transforms similarly to, but not exactly as, his [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]].

:This mold was redecoed into ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Cliffjumper]], [[#Transformers (2010)|''Transformers'' "Gold Bumblebee"]], and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Cybertronian [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Bumblebee]] from the Bumblebee/Starscream [[Cyberverse]] four-pack.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Universe Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Alternity===
[[File:Alternity bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumble''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "chrono-venom stinger guns"

:''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Bumble transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale Suzuki Swift featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. In robot mode, the figure can hold twin pistols that are normally stored in the legs, and features light-piped eyes.

:Bumblebee was [[retool]]ed to make ''Alternity'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Bumble/bumble.htm More information on Alternity Bumble at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Alternity Gold Bug.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Suzuki Swift Sport / Gold Bug [Throttle Gold]''' (2011/2012)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-03G'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 guns

:''Alternity'' Gold Bug is a redeco of the above mold. He features an extensive glittery metallic gold paint scheme for his vehicle parts and knee panels, and has blue arms, hands, legs, and head. He comes packaged in a box that is similar to the one used by ''Alternity'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]].
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Gold Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I feel like a Gold... Bumblebee!]]
*'''Gold Bumblebee''' (Legends Class, 2011)

:In ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Reveal the Shield]]'', [[#Goldbug|Goldbug]] was [[renaming|renamed]] Gold Bumblebee for this redeco of [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Legends Class Bumblebee]]. As part of the "Reveal the Shield" promotion, he sports a [[rubsign]].

:The [[prototype|sample]] used for Hasbro's official [[stock photography|stock photos]] sported unpainted gold legs, but the final toy has the legs painted over in blue. So far, no gold-legged samples have been found in the wild. Conversely, the vehicle mode stock photo on the back of his packaging implies that the ''entire'' leg pieces (or at least his ankle joints) have been painted blue, as there are two very obvious blue patches on his hood.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegGoldBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Gold Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010-toy Deluxe Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"... I'm always going to have these black stripes from now on, aren't I?"]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:This Bumblebee is a redeco of ''Classics'' Deluxe Class Bumblebee in a [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action movie-inspired]] paint scheme. He also features a rubsign, this time on his roof/chest.
::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on 2010 Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010-toy BumblebeeDollarStore.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wear your allegiance on your sleeve.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends Class, 2012)
:A minor redeco of "[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Bumblebee]]" from the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Cyberverse]] Bumblebee/[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Starscream]] four-pack, itself a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class Bumblebee, was released as a "Dollar Store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Optimus Prime]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].

:While the overall deco is similar to that of ''Dark of the Moon'' Cybertronian Bumblebee, some of the [[paint operation]]s are different: The Autobot [[insignia|logo]] is now placed on the side of his right arm/passenger door of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] (the official [[stock photography|stock photos]] on the back of the packaging are flipped, depicting it on the opposite side instead) rather than on the robot mode's chest/vehicle mode's roof, and the red stripes on the "running boards" on the sides of his vehicle mode have been omitted.

:In addition, this release of the sculpt also sports a very minor [[retool]] compared to all previous releases, namely additional pegs and holes that allow for his arms to attach more securely to the torso in vehicle mode.<ref name="legendspegs">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/575525-rts-legends-dollar-general-generic-packaging-11.html#post7646534 Comparison of ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Gold Bumblebee and ''Generations'' Legends Class Bumblebee, with newly-sculpted pegs.]</ref>
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===United===
{{anchor|UnitedCybertron}}[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee Cybertron Mode''' (Deluxe, [[December 25|12-15]]-2010)
**''ID number'': '''UN02'''
**''Accessories'': "Energy gun"

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' product, Bumblebee is a [[redeco]] of the [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Toys|''War for Cybertron'' Bumblebee toy]], transforming into a "[[Cybertronian courier]]." He comes with a handgun and features two wrist-mounted flip-out blades. The handgun can be stored inside his rear bumper in either robot or vehicle mode.

:TakaraTomy's release features an extensive metallic paint job on the car mode panels as well as some of the robot's parts (such as the head and forearms). In addition to some painted detail differences from the Hasbro release, United Bumblebee features a lighter gray as well as a brighter pink than the Hasbro version.

:This mold was also used to make [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Toys|''War For Cybertron'' Cliffjumper]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)#United|''United'' Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode]].
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[[File:Unitedtoy bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebling.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, [[December 25|12-25]]-2010)
**''ID number:'' '''UN07'''
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:Another redeco of the ''Classics'' Deluxe toy, ''United'' Bumblebee is painted mainly in chromed golden yellow with silver bumpers. He was sold alongside his Cybertron Mode (see above) in the first assortment of ''United'' product.

:While very similar in appearance, this version of Bumblebee is cast in a lighter yellow plastic than the Henkei release, with most of his car mode parts (along with his robot mode head and forearms) painted over in gold. As noted above, he also features a silver front bumper and other painted details different from his previous TakaraTomy release.

:Unfortunately, because he is packaged in robot mode and his vehicle shell is entirely coated in paint, quite a number of Bumblebees have the gold paint between their jointed leg/hood panels and feet scratched off ''out of the box'', resulting in ugly scored lines on the hood in vehicle mode.
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===Chronicle===
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleBumbleToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now 85% creamier!]]
*'''Bumble''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection Bumble is a redeco of the ''Universe'' [[Legends Class]] Bumblebee toy. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===Generations===
[[File:Generationstoy-BumblebeeBlazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee & Blazemaster''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #002'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

:Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Legends Class]] toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Bumblebee is a new mold that is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. He transforms from an Earth-style car into a robot styled after [[Andrew Griffith]]'s design for the character in [[IDW Publishing|IDW's]] ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' (which is in turn modified from ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]), and features [[5mm post|5mm-compatible]] front wheels, back/roof, and hands.

:He comes with [[Blaze Master#Generations|Blazemaster]], who can transform into a helicopter, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5mm handle. In weapon mode, his rotors detach and mount onto Bumblebee's forearm wheel peg-holes.

:There are two packaging [[variant]]s of this two-pack: One version (which is also reflected by the official [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy in packaging) features the same layout for the cardboard name insert as its [[wave]]mate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends|Optimus Prime]] & [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]], while the other version has various texts and logos rearranged and relocated, and is lacking both the difficulty level and the [[Hasbro]] company logo.<ref name="genvar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-legends-bumblebee-with-blazemaster-packaging-variant-177748/ Comparison] between both variants of ''Generations'' Bumblebee & Blaze Master's packaging</ref>

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[[File:Generationstoy-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #004'''
**''Accessories'': 2 stinger blasters

:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, this ''Thrilling 30'' Bumblebee is a new mold with a robot mode based on the character's body from IDW's ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' ongoing series; more specifically, it is the version used by [[Guido Guidi]] in [[Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|issue 21]]. He comes with two "stinger blasters" which peg via 5mm post into his hands, forearms, and rear vehicle sides, and can also combine into a large weapon.

:The American release is packed in with a copy of "[[The Question|Spotlight: Bumblebee]]", with a cropped version of the [[Clayton Crain]] RI cover that is called out as a '[[Hasbro]] Exclusive Cover'. In European and Canadian markets the figure is packed without the comic.

:For some reason, Hasbro's official [[stock photography|stock photos]] provided to retailers which depict a [[prototype|(pre-)production sample]], including a photo of the toy in [[packaging]], feature a Bumblebee that lacks the [[paint operation|painted]] stripes on the [[kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake]] car hood on his robot mode chest. The same applied to the packaged sample on display at [[BotCon 2013]]. Fortunately, the final toy sports the stripes after all. For their own official website, Hasbro remedied this with a new set of stock photos that are more representative of the final product.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Deluxe ''Generations'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''01 OF 30'''

:An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 small, non-transforming figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Megatron]], Bumblebee, [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)#SDCCMetroplex|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)#SDCCMetroplex|Hoist]], all in both modes. The figurines are based on their Thrilling 30 ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-Bumblebee-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''

:Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#HKACGCON|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Hong Kong ACG-CON]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Megatron]], Bumblebee, [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)#HKACGCONMetroplex|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)#HKACGCONMetroplex|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.

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[[File:TTGenerationsTG24BumblebeeBlazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee has become the legendary SUPER SAIYAN!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, [[September 28|09-28]]-2013)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG24'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

:The Japanese release of ''Generations'' Legends Class Bumblebee [[redeco]]es him in an extensive metallic gold paint job. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Blaze Master#OPandBee|Blazemaster]], as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Optimus Prime]] and [[Roller (G1)#OPandBee|Roller]].

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[[File:Generationstoy-Goldfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Goldfire''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #010'''
**''Accessories'': 2 hand-held blasters

:Part of the seventh wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''Thrilling 30'' Goldfire is a [[retool]] of ''Generations'' Bumblebee in Goldbug-inspired colors, using a new head that draws upon both Bumblebee/Goldbug's original faceplated design and the "speaker mouth" of the modern [[Movie (franchise)|movie]] and ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' versions of the character.

:He is packed in with a copy of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Second Exodus|issue 18]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenGoldfire/goldfire.htm More information on Goldfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bumblebee Goldbug''' (Deluxe, [[November 30|11-30]]-2013)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG26'''
**''Accessories'': 2 stinger blasters

:Bumblebee Goldbug is a redeco of ''Generations'' Deluxe Bumblebee in a more orange shade of yellow, with blue translucent plastic and black limbs. His head is painted metallic blue in homage to Goldbug (though it's still Bumblebee's head instead of Goldfire's), and he also features metallic gold paint on his bumper, torso, forearms and feet.

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===Masterpiece===
*'''Bumble''' ([[November 29|11-29]]-2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-21'''

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==Merchandise==
===Happy Meal Toy===
[[File:1985 happymeal bumblebee.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (1985)

:Non-poseable, non-transforming figurines of Bumblebee and three of his Mini-Vehicle chums (Cliffjumper, [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]) comprised the very first line of Transformers [[List of Transformers restaurant promotions|Happy Meal toys]], but alas, the figures did not see a full release, and were only test-marketed in St. Louis, Missouri. The two-tone figures were available in a variety of colour variations, with at least six different combinations for each of the four characters: Bumblebee is known to have been available in blue and red, red and black, green and black, blue and black, black and yellow, and black and red... yet not his traditional yellow and black!

::*''[http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/artifacts/featuredart3.html More information on Happy Meal Bumblebee at the TF Artifacts List]''
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===Transformers Milk Caramel===
[[File:Caramel bumblebee.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Bumble''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Bumblebee was released as part of the first wave of [[Kabaya]]'s earliest [[candy toy]] line, ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]''. Based more on his toy than his animation model, Bumblebee came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in various colours, including white, blue, sky blue, yellow, green and orange.

===Transformers Choco===
*'''Bumble''' (1985)
:A small solid-color, transforming snap-together model kit of Bumblebee was released as part of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys.
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy bumblebee.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 9''' (multi-pack, 1986)
*'''Defeat Dinosaurer Strategy Game''' (board game, 1986)
:Bumblebee was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Bumblebee was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Bumblebee was available as part of a nine-piece box set of Autobot figures, as a playing piece in the Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Bumblebee''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''26'''

:The Bumblebee figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (26, in Bumblebee's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Decoy Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF-Bumblebee-Spike.JPG|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 the third wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' series. The figure was available in both full color and clear plastic versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve blindpacked figures.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Super Collection Figure Bumble at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearBumble/bumble.htm More information on clear Super Collection Figure Bumble at TFU.info]''

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Autobot Espionage Team''' (2003)

:The Bumblebee and Spike figurines were later sold as part of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line, but since Hasbro didn't have the trademark on Bumblebee's name at the time, the set was simply collectively named the "Autobot Espionage Team". The pair were sold on a blister card and packaged with a character card and the right leg of the wave's collectable [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure".

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Heroes of Cybertron Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===MyClone===
[[File:MyClone Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|Oh wow they managed to let the kid friendly character look like a fat, grumpy old man.]]
*'''Bumble''' (2003)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF010'''
** ''Accessories:'' Yellow display stand

:Released in the second wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Bumblebee comes with a hexagonal yellow display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.
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===Q-Robo Collection===
[[File:Qrobo bumblebee.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Bumble''' (2003)

:A super-deformed PVC of Bumblebee was released as part of the''[[Q-Robo Collection Figure]]''. Like all the figures in the series, it was sold blindpacked in a plastic capsule, featured articulation in the neck and shoulders, and was also available in a translucent red color scheme.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/figure/q_robo1.htm More information on the Q-Robo Collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===
[[File:Bottlecap bumblebee.JPG|thumb]]

*'''Bumble''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Bumblebee "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===History Collection===
[[File:History collection bbee.jpg|thumb]]

*'''Bumble''' (2004)
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:Takara produced this PVC figurine of Bumblebee as part of their [[History Collection]] set. Despite its diminutive size, this two-piece full-color figure features articulated shoulders.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act234/ More information on the History Collection at TFKenkon.com]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:Hardhero bumblebees.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (mini-statue, 2004)

:Standing at seven inches tall, [[Hard Hero]]'s Bumblebee cold cast porcelain mini-statue was limited to 1500 pieces and could link up with the company's previous [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Optimus Prime statue]] to form a small diorama. Notionally, he was supposed to be the "first in the Minibot series", though no more Minibot statues were produced.

*'''Bumblebee''' (metallic chrome exclusive, 2004)

:A metallic golden chrome version of Hard Hero's Bumblebee statue, in homage to the original toy's Generation 2 chrome redeco, was offered as an exclusive by Coalition Comics in December 2004, limited to only 250 pieces.
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===Gummy Candy===
[[File:ClassicsGummies.jpg|thumb|He's Bumblelicious!]]
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

:Large [[Gummy Candy|gummy candies]] resembling his ''Classics'' toy packaged in a blister bubble.
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:TitaniumRM-Bumblebee.jpg|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 design that's surprisingly close to the original toy, with two wheels on each arm, a plate behind his head and sculpted details on his legs that are also based on the original toy. The only part where the cartoon model is given a preference is the head, including the face.

:''Titanium'' Bumblebee has joints at the waist, neck and shoulders, plus a removable pistol. He even comes with a little Autobot-sigil display base.

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

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Titanium Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

*'''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.
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===Palisades===
[[File:Palisades bumblebee.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (mini-statue, 2006)

:Initially intended to be an exclusive for [[BotCon 2005]], [[Palisades Toys]]' 4" Bumblebee mini-statue fell victim to a scheduling conflict and was instead released exclusively by NonStop Toys in 2006. One of the last four statues to come out of the Palisades Transformers range, Bumblebee was limited to 1000 pieces.
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===Diamond Select===
[[File:Art asylum bumblebees.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (statue, 2007)

:This six-inch tall mini-bust of Bumblebee was sculpted by [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces.

*'''Bumblebee Roto-Bank''' (money bank, 2009)

:Art Asylum also produced a Bumblebee money bank, equipped with poseable, rotating arms and head.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes BumblebeeVsSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I wiw punch Soundwave into obwivion.]]
*'''Bumblebee & Soundwave''' (2007)

:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|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)/toys|Soundwave]].

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

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Robot Heroes Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers (2007)===
[[File:Mov2007-toy Slumblebee.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Slumblebee''' (2007)

:Slumblebee is, as his name suggests, a plush Bumblebee toy based on his original [[Generation 1 (franchise)|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.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Slumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Slumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard ClassicBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''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]].
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===Boss Coffee===
[[File:Boss coffee bumblebee.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Bumble''' (2008)

:A non-transforming PVC figure of Bumblebee was released as part of a promotion by [[Boss Coffee]]. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company's "Rainbow Mountain Blend" coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Bumblebee features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.
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===Attacktix===
[[File:AttacktixBumblebee.jpg|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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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy BumblebeeSuperSoaker.jpg|thumb|Electric charger not included!]]
*'''Bumblebee Super Soaker''' (2009)

:The Bumblebee [[wikipedia:Super Soaker|Super Soaker]] is a yellow and black redeco of Hasbro's earlier "Sneak Attack 4-Way" water gun. The gun has several nozzle settings that allow it to fire a stream or fan of water straight forward, or streams in four other directions to surprise people and "soak 'em sideways".
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===Mighty Muggs===
[[File:MightyMuggs Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|Tubby lil' muggy all stuffed with <s>fluff</s> energon.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2009)

:[[Mighty Muggs]] Bumblebee is a [[Super deformed|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===
[[File:WackyWobblers G1Bumblebee.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2009)

:This Bumblebee [[wikipedia:Bobblehead|bobblehead]] is part of the popular ''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' line produced by [[wikipedia:Funko|Funko]]. Aside from the standard-issue big wobbling head, he also features arms that swivel at the shoulders. Bumblebee is affixed to a base with his name on it.
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==Fictional toys==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
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[[File:Bumblebee Fictional Toy Power Struggle.jpg|thumb|150px]]
[[Anthony Duranti]]'s toy Bumblebee was articulated in the knees and probably the shoulders and elbows. {{storylink|Power Struggle}}
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[[File:Bumblebee christmas toy marvel uk 250.jpg|thumb|150px]]
''At the [[1989]] [[Transformer]]s' [[Christmas]] party, Bumblebee was given a box containing a toy of himself in his alternate mode.'' {{storylink|:File:MarvelUK-250.jpg|''The Transformers'' #250 cover}}
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