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''Revving Robots'' Bumblebee is a toy that was focused more on little kids, with no transformation, Bumblebee has four points in articulation, mainly his whole arms and legs. Pressing the Autobot symbol can have him speak several prerecorded phrases that change actors mid sentence to invoke the sense that he was talking via his radio. Pushing up the blue shoulder pad will activate his Stinger blaster, causing it to spin frequently and create blaster sounds, he was released alongside ''Revving Robots'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. | ''Revving Robots'' Bumblebee is a toy that was focused more on little kids, with no transformation, Bumblebee has four points in articulation, mainly his whole arms and legs. Pressing the Autobot symbol can have him speak several prerecorded phrases that change actors mid sentence to invoke the sense that he was talking via his radio. Pushing up the blue shoulder pad will activate his Stinger blaster, causing it to spin frequently and create blaster sounds, he was released alongside ''Revving Robots'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. | ||
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| This article is about Bumblebee (Movie) toys. For Bumblebee movie toys, see Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline). |
Bumblebee is the star of a multibillion-dollar film franchise, and as such has an ungodly amount of toys and memorabilia!
Seriously, he's probably got more than Optimus Prime by now.
He is one of two characters (the other being Optimus Prime) to have at least one toy in every size class.
Even Hasbro admits that the amount of toys 'Bee has is ridiculous.
Transformers (2007)
Legends Class toys
- Bumblebee (Legends Class, 2007)
- Japanese name: EZ Collection Bumblebee
- Legends Bumblebee transforms into a yellow 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. Being a highly simplified toy of a highly complex design, Legends-class Bumblebee does not replicate the appearance of the robot mode very well and has very limited articulation, detail and paint applications. Due to his simplified transformation, his hands are exposed on the vehicle bumper, and due to how the arms are molded, the headlights make the robot mode appear to be wielding a pair of guns. On the other hand, he's pocket-sized and inexpensive, perfect for the younger set. The toy has a sculpted rear window, but it's not painted like the other windows. instead, the racing stripes extend over it.
- The toy was also released in two different ways in Japan: the Hasbro version was initially released as a giveaway for the customers who purchased the Movie toys worth 3000 yen in the Transformers First Impact 0602 event held in Ikebukuro Toys "R" Us store at June 2 in midnight, with the package completely unchanged with the exception of the sticker covering the back to identify that this was a giveaway. The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.
- He was later redecoed into Cliffjumper.
- Optimus Prime bonus pack (Costco exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
- A Costco exclusive special pack of Leader Class Optimus Prime with Legends Class Bumblebee and Autobot Jazz as bonus figures. None of the three toys are changed from their respective original releases.
- Battle for the Allspark (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
- A Toys'R'Us exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of Optimus Prime, Jazz, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream, and Barricade.
- Bumblebee Scanning Version (Hyper Hobby magazine exclusive freebie, 2007)
- A Japanese-exclusive version of the Legends Bumblebee toy, Bumblebee Scanning Version (バンブルビー スキャニング Ver.) uses transparent plastics for his yellow parts. He was available as a freebie for the September 2007 issue of the Hyper Hobby magazine. The toy itself is almost entirely unpainted, save for some metallic blue for his eyes, and silver for his face and for the tampographed Autobot symbol on his chest.
- At least some unsold units (often with (or without) the box and without the magazine) were available in some Hobby Shop dealers in Asia. Fortunately, they're sold at a similar price to current Legion Class figures.
- Bumblebee Metallic Version (Tsutaya Records exclusive EZ collection variant, 2007)
- Bumblebee Metallic Version (バンブルビー メタリック Ver.) was a Japanese-exclusive metallic redeco of Legends Class Bumblebee included with purchase of the 2007 Movie DVD at Tsutaya Records stores. It should be noted that this figure was also the first mold to feature painted rear windows.
- Bumblebee vs. Scorponok (Legends Allspark Battles two-pack, 2008)
- As part of the Allspark Battles Legends two-packs, a slightly redecoed Legends Class Bumblebee, now sporting "battle damage" paint applications (which had taken cues to the Deluxe Class figure below) and painted rear windows, comes with an all-new Legends Scorponok figure.
Deluxe Class toys
- Bumblebee (Deluxe Class Classic Camaro, 2007)
- The first Deluxe Class version of Movie Bumblebee transforms into a yellow 1976 Chevrolet Camaro with a quite reasonable level of sculpted detail. In contrast to the other Deluxe-class car Transformers in the Movie toyline, he does not have clear windows, instead opting for opaque yellow plastic with painted metallic blue.
- Bumblebee is armed with two shoulder-mounted spring-loaded missile launchers (inspired by the shoulder-mounted missile launchers he uses to fight Brawl/Devastator in the movie), which also double as hand-held weapons or can be mounted on ports on the undersides of his elbows. His legs and chest Automorph during transformation.
- The initial release of the toy featured even tabs for the Automorph gimmick; oddly, Hasbro later decided to retool the feature so the tab would be uneven.[1] This resulted in many reported cases of the tab snapping during transformation. Press the button or you'll break him and you'll be transforming his front car hood manually. The retooled Automorph gimmick would be used for all subsequent versions of the mold, including a small number of Japanese releases, and the breakage problem wouldn't be fixed until the UK exclusive "Towed to Safety" two-pack and the Target exclusive "Evolution of a Hero" two-pack.
- The Automorph gimmick on the front chest/car hood tends to flip down at the slightest touch.
- Packaging photos and early test shots of Hasbro's Bumblebee featured transparent blue plastic windows and missile parts. However, the final Hasbro production toy has opaque yellow plastic. The Japanese TakaraTomy release of Bumblebee retains the transparent blue plastic parts, with yellow paint for the outer car shell. As a consequence, the missiles, which are on the same sprue, are also made of clear blue plastic, just like the early prototype seen in the Hasbro stock photos for the toy. He also uses the retooled version of the mold with the fixed Automorph gimmick. The original Hasbro mold (complete with opaque windows) also saw release in Japan 10 years later, as part of an Amazon Japan exclusive 3-pack (see below).
- Both the prototype figures and the latest stock photos had the chest slightly mistransformed, the headlights can be pulled down while in robot mode. It should be noted that the extra yellow paint apps seen on the prototype's legs are not present in the final product, probably due to budget cuts or unpaintable plastic. The "battle damage" paint app seen on the left side of the car roof varies among different copies of the toy: some have the faded paint (which affects its symmetry on the roof) and some have a faded, half dot on the front of the car roof.
- The packaging used for the Japanese toy is the same as for the Hasbro version, with the exception of additional stickers identifying it as a Japanese market release.
- Bumblebee vs. Barricade: First Encounter (Deluxe two-pack, 2007)
- Accessories: 2 projectiles
- This battle pack contains the 1976 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee and the Deluxe Class Barricade/Frenzy figures, based upon their confrontation as seen in the movie. The box features a diorama-style background from a movie scene, but the toys themselves are unchanged from their original carded releases.
- The set originally retailed for only slightly less than buying the two individual toys. However, for a short while, it was about the only way to get Bumblebee in the first place, thanks to the toy drought following the movie's record-smashing opening.
- Bumblebee Limited Metallic Color Version (Deluxe, 2007)
- Accessories: 2 projectiles
- A redeco of the Japanese version of the Classic Camaro Bumblebee sculpt, Bumblebee Limited Metallic Color Version (バンブルビー限定メタリックカラー Ver., Bumblebee Gentei Metallic Color Ver.) was exclusively available with the purchase of a ticket for the movie in Japanese Lawson stores. It retained the clear blue windows and missiles of the standard Japanese release, but it is unclear if this release used the uneven Automorph gimmick from the second run. Unlike most of his Classic Camaro mold mates, this Bumblebee is practically spotless.
- Towed to Safety (Deluxe two-pack, UK 2007)
- Accessories: 2 projectiles
- This set features an unaltered Deluxe Class Longarm figure and a Deluxe Class 1976 Camaro Bumblebee figure. The window box features a diorama background of the battle in Mission City (basically the same packaging inner tray from the "Bumblebee vs. Barricade: First Encounter" pack). As is generally the case with the European releases of the Movie toys, the pictures on the front of the box show the robot mode toys instead of an artist's depiction of their faces.
- For this two-pack, Hasbro slightly retooled Bumblebee's Automorph gimmick again, adding another small tab that finally resolved the breakage issues that had plagued the previous variation of the mold.[2]
- This pack has only been confirmed to have been released in the United Kingdom.
- Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2007)
- Japanese Name: New Bumblebee
- Japanese Release Date: 2007-08-09
- Japanese ID number: MA-10
- Accessories: Plasma cannon
- The second Deluxe Class Bumblebee toy, which shares no parts with the previous one (even the head, despite being based on the same general design, is a different sculpt), transforms into the concept vehicle for the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro. Maintaining the high standard for car accuracy in the movie line, Bumblebee is very faithful to the real-life vehicle, featuring clear blue windows in contrast to the opaque windows seen in both his previous Deluxe class toy and the Ultimate Bumblebee toy.
- Bumblebee features two Automorphing gimmicks during transformation: (a) swinging his hood down into robot mode position also moves his arms up and (b), swinging his feet down will move the rear fenders up and behind his calves, as well as swinging the rear windows to his inner calves in a spring-loaded action. Unusually, this version of Bumblebee is much more accurate to the CGI design than either the older-model Deluxe OR the Ultimate figure, with the chest properly articulating in a fairly Movie-accurate manner. He's also slightly taller than most of the other Deluxe Class figures.
- Bumblebee features a superb range of articulation, with ball joints in his shoulders, neck, torso, wrists and upper legs, with ratcheting and swivels making up the remaining joints. Instead of the rather inaccurate missile launchers from the 1976 Camaro toy, '09 Bumblebee comes with a mostly accurate version of his plasma cannon as it appears in the movie, but for added play value, it can Automorph into an energy blade by opening up the halves of the gun barrel and swinging them back. The cannon can be held in either of his hands. Depending on how tight the shoulder ball joints are, posing his arms can be troublesome as they're jointed with the front wheel/car doors/wings. If the converting Plasma Cannon is removed from his vehicle form, the spring-loaded windows may become slightly dislodged unless you press both sides of the vehicle rear to counter this.
- Depending on the individual quality control, his pair of yellow shoulder panels tend to pop off occasionally. Care should be taken while transforming the front clear window piece: At least one of the protruding panels can snap off if not done carefully.
- Contrary to popular opinion, the yellow pieces on the back of Bumblebee's feet are not supposed to be heel spurs, nor have they been mis-assembled. They are supposed to fold up to emulate the detail found on the CGI design. His robot mode stock photo is mistransformed; the chest hood blocks can be flipped up for better accuracy. This mistransformation is common to all of his redecoes/retools below.
- A running change version of this sculpt adds sculpted pupils to Bumblebee's eyes. A second running change adds tabs to the hip panels, which makes the vehicle mode hold together better.[3] Initially this was believed to be a variant for the Japanese market; however, later shipments of the Hasbro toy featured those changes as well, as did all subsequent versions of the sculpt.
- This sculpt was also used to make "Allspark Power" Cliffjumper.
- Evolution of a Hero (Target exclusive two-pack, 2007)
- Accessories: 2 projectiles, Plasma cannon
- A Target exclusive, this figure multi-pack contains an unchanged Deluxe-class 1976 Bumblebee and an exclusive "battle damaged" 2009 Camaro Concept Bumblebee. Even though the 2009 figure is supposed to represent Bumblebee's damaged state as he appeared during the final battle in the movie, oddly enough the "damage" paint decos do not appear to extend to his legs, restricting themselves to his upper torso and car roof/door parts. Maybe they didn't bother because they thought you'd take them off like in the movie. Go figure.
- The Classic Camaro Bumblebee toy included in this package features the same "fixed" Automorph gimmick also found on the version included in the UK exclusive "Towed to Safety" two-pack. In addition, the Automorph button on the hood finally sports the painted pinstripes that had been missing on all previous releases of the sculpt.
- This two-pack was available as a Target exclusive in the USA, as a Zellers exclusive in Canada (in English-only packaging), as a Tesco exclusive in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and as an exclusive to stores that were members of either the Idee + Spiel or Vedes trade associations (which were cooperating at the time) in Germany. All international versions came in English-only US-style packaging, but lacked the "Only at Target" sticker.
- Bumblebee and Optimus Prime (two-pack, Hong Kong/UK/Australia/France 2007)
- Accessories: Plasma cannon
- A two-pack, containing an unchanged Voyager Class Optimus Prime and an equally unchanged Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee. The two-pack was available as a mass retail release in Hong Kong, as an Argos exclusive in the United Kingdom, as a Kmart exclusive in Australia, and with undetermined distribution in France.
- All Spark-Enhanced Bumblebee (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
- Accessories: Plasma cannon
- This Target exclusive features the Deluxe Class Bumblebee in unique cylindrical packaging, with the only difference from his standard release being that key robot mode parts are highlighted in "AllSpark Blue" for no other reason than to sell toys.
- Stealth Bumblebee (Deluxe Class Concept Camaro, 2008)
- Accessories: Plasma cannon
- Stealth Bumblebee is an extensive redeco and minor retool of the Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee toy. The redeco itself is unusual in that the yellow parts are still cast in yellow plastic, but painted black. Other color differences include changing the robot mode body parts from black to gray and adding bright blue AllSpark Power decos.
- The head has also been retooled to reflect Bumblebee's 'battle mask' as seen in the Movie. The "mask" does not flip up to reveal his head. Bummer.
- Downloadable content for the Xbox 360/PS3 version of the Revenge of the Fallen game features this deco as an alternate skin for Bumblebee.
- Bumblebee ("Premium Series" Deluxe Class Concept Camaro, 2008)
- This redeco of Stealth Bumblebee (featuring the "battle mask" head) features a similar deco as the Screen Battles version of the Concept Camaro sculpt in terms of plastic colours. However, as part of the "Premium Series", all of his outer car body panels have been coated in a metallic yellow paint job, and he features several very intricate additional paint operations such as the rear license plate in vehicle mode (in addition to the one on the robot mode belly), a silver gas cap, red turn signals, gray inner shins, gold front and rear Chevrolet logos, silver details on the shoulder pieces, a black rear bumper and additional black pinstripes for the racing stripes. Meanwhile, the Autobot symbol on his forehead is basically a painted red square.
- Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Autobots) (2008)
- Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The Premium Series Bumblebee toy is released without any changes along with Premium Optimus Prime, Premium Jazz, Premium Ironhide, and a regular Ratchet. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.
- The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.
- The Legacy of Bumblebee (Deluxe class multi-pack, 2008)
- A Walmart exclusive three pack, The Legacy of Bumblebee collector's set comes with Classics, Movie Deluxe Concept Camaro (Premium Series) and 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.
Screen Battles
- Capture of Bumblebee (Screen Battles diorama pack, 2007)
- Japanese ID number: SB-04
- Accessories: Plasma cannon
- A more screen-accurate redeco of Camaro Concept Deluxe Class Bumblebee, with all of the black plastic and paint operations (sans the racing stripes and the grille mesh) are all changed to gray. In addition, the translucent parts are now an ever-so-slightly greener shade of blue. The only other change is the addition of a new tampographed red Autobot symbol on his forehead. Unfortunately, his racing stripes aren't added with black border pinstripes.
- This Screen Battles pack (or "Battle Scenes" in Europe) also includes non-poseable figurines of Sector Seven agent Seymour Simmons and two Sector Seven soldiers; one carrying a cryo-freezing cannon and one carrying a grenade launcher.
- This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the scene in which Bumblebee is captured by Sector Seven forces.
- According to details listed in an official checklist on Hasbro's website,[4] this pack was originally supposed to feature "ice soldiers" (plural), in addition to an "S7 agent" and an "S7 soldier". Apparently, the budget ultimately only allowed for one. The grenade launcher-wielding S7 soldier also looks conspicuously like Captain Lennox colored as a Sector Seven soldier (it's possible that the figure had originally been intended for the Screen Battles "Desert Attack" pack with Scorponok, which was supposed to contain four soldier figures according to the same Hasbro checklist[4]).
- Final Stand (Screen Battles, 2007)
- Japanese ID number: SB-02
- This Screen Battles pack (or "Battle Scenes" in Europe) comes with an altered Longarm toy and a posable, non-transforming, battle-damaged Bumblebee. Despite being in the same scale, this figurine utilizes none of the parts of the Robot Replicas toy. This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the battle in Mission City.
- The Bumblebee figure oddly does not feature the character's distinctive car door "wings" on his back. However, keen customizers can easily rectify this by slicing the "Robot Replicas" version's wings off and whittling their connecting plastic into simple posts that very handily plug into large holes in the tires on Final Stand 'Bee's back. In fact, these holes almost seem designed to accommodate a missing part. (Considering how all the other Screen Battles sets were apparently originally intended to feature more, or at least more elaborate, accessory figures based on their entries in an official checklist on Hasbro's website,[4] this seems indeed very plausible.)
Ultimate
- Ultimate Bumblebee (Ultimate Class, 2007)
- Accessories: Missile
- Similar in appearance to the second Deluxe-class Bumblebee toy, albeit much larger and more complex, the 'Ultimate' version of Bumblebee also transforms into the 2009 concept Camaro. The toy features animatronic movement in robot mode (flapping wings, moving arms and a rotating head) and light-up eyes and headlights, activated by the movement or sounds made by the person playing with the toy, or by pressing his buttons, which also activate an obscene number of interactive electronic sound effects. Oddly enough, despite being mute for most of the movie, Bumblebee has a wide range of phrases. His chest button yields various phrases and a new version of the Transformers theme tune, while a button on his side produces blaster noises, more speech, and musical samples, including four different ones from Devo's "Whip It." This button also causes the toy to raise its cannon-arm and automatically fire a missile. Playing with the toy by moving it will make him repeat various phrases and samples activated by other features, as well as crashing battle noises, but when he is left idle, more unique phrases will be uttered inquiring where everyone has gone, as well as radio snippets to the same effect, before the toy eventually deactivates. Pressing any button will bring him back online with a cheerful shout.
- Transforming the toy between modes is accompanied by the classic transformation noise, and if left unattended between modes, it will make stalling engine noises, car horn and a car alarm sounds. Once in car mode, new electronics are unlocked, beginning with the sound of an engine starting up. The chest button now activates the car's horn, and rolling the figure along will create an accelerating noise that increases the faster the toy is moved. More unique musical snippets will play as the car rolls along; when the rolling stops, brake lights activate and the tires screech. Yet more sounds are produced when Bumblebee is rolled backwards, and the car mode also features different crashing battle noises to the robot mode.
- All of the toy's features can be turned off by a switch, and it has an additional "Try Me" mode which allows you to hear various sounds from the toy's various functions just by pressing the chest button.
- The toy is mistransformed in the package, and all promo photos of the figure made the same mistake, presenting the car hood as a solid block resting on Bumblebee's chest. In reality, it splits up into five separate pieces to fold and collapse into a more movie-like appearance.
- In the holiday season, Wal-Mart carried an exclusive "Bonus Buy" version of the toy, which had the Deluxe Brawl and Scorponok toys added as freebies. Costco also carried an exclusive version, with the 3" Titanium Series version of Bumblebee packed in. However, it did not include the display stand.
- The projectile included with this figure is the same mold included with several Attacktix figures like the Decepticlone, Omnicon, Vehicle Mode Megatron, and a few others.
- Ultimate Bumblebee bonus pack (Costco exclusive two-pack, 2007)
- Accessories: TBA
- A Costco exclusive special pack of Ultimate Bumblebee with Titanium Series Bumblebee (see below) as a bonus figure. Neither toy is changed from its respective original release.
- Ultimate Bumblebee Bonus Value pack (Wal*Mart exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
- Accessories:
- A Walmart exclusive special pack of Ultimate Bumblebee with Deluxe Class Decepticon Brawl and Scorponok as bonus figures. None of the three toys are changed from their respective original releases.
Fast Action Battlers
- Plasma Punch Bumblebee (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
- Accessories: Plasma Bolt
- Fast Action Battlers Bumblebee transforms from concept Camaro to robot with a considerably simpler transformation than the standard deluxe toy, intended for the slightly younger set. His main "gimmick" is a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm. As is also the case with Ultimate Bumblebee, the toy is mis-transformed in the package, and all promo photos of the figure make the same mistake, presenting the car hood as a solid block. In reality, the chest/bumper consists of two rotating pieces which can pivot down so as to more accurately emulate the appearance in the movie.
- Rally Rocket Bumblebee (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
- Accessories: Plasma Bolt
- A redeco of Plasma Punch Bumblebee, with the usual Camaro striping now replaced with black colored paint details on upper section of the rear windows, the car roof & front hood, and both halves of each legs are now entirely painted black (due to the half of the leg pieces being swapped with the same grey used for his shoulders). Other deco differences include the crotch being painted silver, and the details on the majority of the body are now replaced with a greener shade of grey, and the turquoise unpaintable joints in now molded in lighter teal. In addition, the left forearm & his head (due to being molded in the same light brown-ish grey) is also painted yellow. Rally Rocket Bumblebee also features a tampograph decal based on his alliterative nickname "BB", with the first "B" letter reversed.
- As is also the case with the original Fast Action Battlers Bumblebee, the hood in his stock photos is misrepresented as a solid brick.
Cyber Slammers
- Bumblebee (Classic Camaro Cyber Slammer, 2007)
- Cyber Slammers Bumblebee is an amazingly cute 1976 Camaro that transforms into an amazingly cute Autobot buddy of human characters. "Slam" his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then snaps back up into robot mode.
- This toy was also made available during the 2007 holiday season as a freebie "Bonus Buy" packaged with Cyber Stompin' Optimus Prime at Wal-Mart stores.
- Bumblebee (Concept Camaro Cyber Slammer, 2007)
- The second Cyber Slammers Bumblebee figure toy transforms into a Concept Camaro and shares no parts with the previous Cyber Slammers Bumblebee figure. Like all Cyber Slammers, the toy features motorized action. When you push down on the car, it zooms forward, then pops up into robot mode! Sure to please the toddler you brought with you to the PG-13 movie. Like most Cyber Slammers, Bumblebee manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.
- This toy was later redecoed into Cliffjumper.
Trans-Scanning
- Bumblebee (2008)
- Japanese ID number: TS-02
- Accessories: Display stand
- Trans-scanning Bumblebee is a Japanese-exclusive figure with many interchangeable parts. At its most basic, the figure is a spindly skeleton referred to as a "Core Body". To this skeleton, two sets of armor pieces can be attached to create one of two forms for Bumblebee: his protoform mode or his Earth mode.
- The protoform mode consists of eight pieces of golden plastic that plug into the arms, chest, pelvis and legs of the figure. With these pieces attached, the figure can be manipulated in a manner that might charitably be called "transformation" into his meteor-like "entry mode," accomplished by doing little more than tucking the head out of sight and folding the chest back. This golden-and-grey lump can be mounted on a three-piece stand that comes with the figure, allowing you to display it in mid-plummet. Bumblebee's Earth mode, meanwhile, is made up of nineteen armor pieces (including a particularly large backpack) that form a rather kibbly robot mode, which can then transform into a Camaro Concept.
- Bumblebee also includes a pair of interchangeable, open-palmed hands that can be swapped out for the clenched fists that are in place in-package. The Core Body mold was re-used for the simultaneously released Trans-Scanning Optimus Prime figure.
Cyber Stompin' robots
- Bumblebee (Cyber Stompin' Robots, 2007)
- Cyber Stompin' Robots Bee is a large electronic action figure, featuring a rather cutified design. He's got electronic lights and sounds up the whazzoo and fires missiles and a fist. He totally plays the original theme song.
- Later in the year, Wal-Mart stores sold this toy as a "Bonus Buy" item, which came with a free Cyber Slammer Barricade attached to the box back.
Robot Replicas
- Bumblebee (Robot Replicas, 2007)
- As part of the Robot Replicas sub-line, this version of concept-Camaro Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure that hews very close to the movie's CGI model. It features joints similar to the Revoltech toys, plus his right forearm can be replaced with his blaster-arm (or any other arm attachments from other Robot Replicas, which could lead to some fun Frankensteins). For some reason, he's closer to orange than his normal yellow.
Micro IR Transformers Cars
- Bumblebee (2007)
- Made by RadioShack under license from Hasbro and DreamWorks. The three-function infrared remote, in Bumblebee's signature colors, gives you control of the car with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a car styled after the Movie character, the car also transforms to robot mode. The top of the gun-shaped IR remote's barrel serves as a display stand. The tip of the gun barrel can also be unscrewed, revealing a pen (!) inside.
Titanium Series
- Bumblebee (Robot Masters, 2007)
- Accessories: Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand
- This Bumblebee is a three-inch tall painted mini-statue of his 1976 Camaro body form. He features die-cast in his torso and thighs, and he has swivel joints at the shoulders, head and waist. Oh, and he comes with a Movie-style Autobot logo base to stand on.
- This item was also packed in with Ultimate Bumblebee as a Costco-exclusive set.
- This mold was later used to make Titanium Series Cliffjumper for Revenge of the Fallen.
Revenge of the Fallen
Legends Class toys
- Bumblebee (Legends, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: EZ-03
- Revenge of the Fallen Legends class Bumblebee is based upon the updated Camaro Concept featured in the movie (unlike the 2007 Legends class Bumblebee which was based on the 1976 Camaro). Compared to the previous Movie Legends, he has better, more accurate detailing and proportions (or as accurate as can be obtained at this price point).
- The second batch of stock photos of the toy, which depict a (pre-)production sample, show it in a much brighter shade of yellow plastic than it was released as. It's possible that this was simply the result of an excessive alteration of the hue settings during the digital enhancement of those photos, though.
- There are a few problems on the toy's vehicle mode: Probably due to tolerances, There are difficulties for perfectly aligning the wings/side windows with the legs/rear windows during transformation, though several samples does not seem to have this issue. In terms of deco, Bumblebee's face paint quality varies from figure-to-figure: Due to how the eyes are painted to emulate the mechanical optics; the central blue "eyeball" (especially the left one) is slightly lopsided. The forehead is often messily painted.
- This mold was used as the basis for the non-toy character Saitama Prime.
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- Recon Bumblebee (Legends, 2009)
- Recon Bumblebee is a redeco of the regular Legends-class Bumblebee, featuring new details such as different stripes, a pattern on his doors and an Autobot insignia on his hood.
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- Stealth Bumblebee (Legends, December 2009)
- TakaraTomy's Stealth Bumblebee (ステルスバンブルビー) was available exclusively with standard Revenge of the Fallen DVDs purchased at various stores in Japan. It uses the same paint layout as the normal Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee, but with its colors inverted.
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- Bumblebee Clear Version (Legends, December 2009)
- Bumblebee Clear Version (バンブルビークリアＶｅｒ.) is made partly from translucent yellow plastic, but uses the same opaque black plastic and paint applications as the first mass-retail Bumblebee, and with the painted vehicle front bumper used from the other releases of the mold. He is only available with Revenge of the Fallen DVDs purchased at Tsutaya stores in Japan, and only comes with the transforming Bumblebee DVD-case version.
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- Stealth Bumblebee (Legends, 2010)
- Stealth Bumblebee is another redeco that inverts Bumblebee's colors, giving him yellow stripes on a black body. Unlike TakaraTomy's Stealth Bumblebee, however, it uses a new paint operation layout, different from the original Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee.
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- Bumblebee Lamé Yellow Ver. (Legends, 2010)
- Japanese ID number: EZ-23
- Bumblebee Lamé (pronounced as lah-MAY) Yellow Ver. (バンブルビー ラメイエロー Ver.) was only available blindpacked as part of TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Vol. 3. It is cast in a metallic lamé yellow color.
- The toy had a preliminary name "Bumblebee Special Color (バンブルビー特別カラー, Bumblebee Tokubetsu Color)
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- Bumblebee vs Shadow Striker (Legends two-pack, 2010)
- The Bumblebee mold was given new paint applications for this two-pack with Shadow Striker, such as cyberglyphics on his doors. The two-pack was exclusive to Target stores and eligible for the "N.E.S.T. Global Alliance" promotion.
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Deluxe Class toys
- Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: RA-03
- Accessories: Pulse Missile
- Released as part of a "preview" wave of the Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Class assortment alongside Soundwave, Bumblebee is a relatively major retool of the Camaro Concept Bumblebee mold, feature a new vehicle front end, hood and wheels to reflect the changes to the prop vehicle used in the movie; and in robot mode has a new, more accurate head sculpt... that just so happens to have some very creepy painted eyes but still, it's accurate nonetheless. Also, the paint on the door knobs, the gas lid, and the sculpted "Camaro" is omitted.
- His right arm has also been replaced by an all-new sculpt which substitutes the hand and the hand-held converting plasma cannon/blade weapon from the previous version for a built-in plasma cannon with a spring-loaded firing gimmick for the included missile. If one wishes to use the normal right arm, one must pop off the plasma cannon arm and replace it with the normal forearm from the Screen Battles figure (the only one with the accurate gray color), though the window must be replaced with the same translucent blue piece by unscrewing it.
- The instructions still depict him having the head from the 2007 Concept Camaro mold. Both the prototype and stock photos do not have his waist armor rotated into position in robot mode, while the later stock photo does not show the chest pieces being folded up. Due to the omission of the converting Plasma Cannon that holds the rear windows in position, the pieces may not align properly if the lower thighs/vehicle rear is not transformed properly during the robot-to-vehicle conversion.
- The initial production run included a missile that was slightly too long for the slot inside the arm, so it either has to be slightly cut down to fit or the cannon must be swiveled outwards to accommodate the missile. This was fixed by a running change that saw the missile slightly shortened.[5][6][7] The corrected version was also released in other markets such as Japan and Europe. Also, instead of having movie accurate gray colored "toe" sections on his feet like the later 2007 figures, his toes are painted yellow ...on top of yellow plastic. Oookay...
- Cannon Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: RA-14
- This heavy retool of Bumblebee changes the entire upper half of the robot mode, and thus half of the car, to newly designed parts (essentially, only the legs are recycled from Movie Concept Camaro Bumblebee and the previous Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee; everything else is an entirely new sculpt), including more articulated arms with open palms, less obstructive vehicle kibble, a differently transforming chest, and two flip-out (non-firing) missile launcher racks behind his head. Interestingly, his arms can be detached and easily popped onto the original mold, resulting in a more show-accurate robot mode, though this sacrifices transformation. This extensive retooling results in a car interior with seats and a crude dashboard, but the windows are so opaque that these new details can't easily be seen. A variant with clear blue windows was released in later shipments.[8]
- His "heels" are assembled backwards, which keeps them from being folded up against the back of the shins. Disappointingly, his chest cannot deform like the previous releases of this mold (or his Fast Action Battler).
- Alliance Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: RA-27
- Accessories: Pulse Missile
- Alliance Bumblebee is a redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Preview Bumblebee. He now has several black thick black stripes across the hood and roof, stripes and NEST logos across the doors and side fender panels. He also has black arms, legs, and torso to match this new color scheme, instead of the more accurate grey colors seen in the previous release and Cannon Bumblebee. The yellow shoulder pieces are now pinned in place.
- Battlefield Bumblebee Vs. Infiltration Soundwave NEST set (Deluxe 2-pack, 2009)
- A minor redeco and retool Cannon Bumblebee that replaces the head sculpt with the much smaller battle mask head previously used by Stealth Bumblebee and Premium Bumblebee from the 2007 movie line. The base plastic colors and matching paint colors are virtually identical to those of Cannon Bumblebee, as are the paint masks for the most part. Aside from the head, the only differences are different paint choices in the abdominal section (the license plate, the sculpted cylinders above the license plate and the crotch plate below the gas cap), the front sides of the shoulder cannons (painted black on Cannon Bumblebee, painted red on Battlefield Bumblebee) and a different size and placement for the tampographed Autobot logo (on the side of Cannon Bumblebee's left shoulder cannon panel, on the front end of Battlefield Bumblebee's vehicle mode hood/robot mode chest).
- Battlefield Bumblebee was only available in a two-pack with a redecoed Soundwave, named "Infiltration Soundwave". The North American version of the two-pack also included a "Mission Guide" catalog and ordering form for the mail-in exclusive Recon Ravage, a "starter sticker" for said ordering form, and a N.E.S.T. Global Alliance iron-on patch. Two additional stickers from specially-marked NEST Global Alliance products and $4.95 shipping are required for the promotion. International versions of the two-pack were only available without all these extras, while Recon Ravage was available in several other markets as a retailer exclusive.
- Optimus Prime & Bumblebee (Two-pack, 2010)
- An unchanged version of Movie Deluxe-Class "Premium Series" Bumblebee was released in a two-pack, alongside an unchanged version of Revenge of the Fallen Voyager-Class Optimus Prime. This two-pack has been confirmed to have been released in Malaysia and was apparently also sold in Indonesia and India.
- As for the Bumblebee figure, he features pinned shoulder panels used for the Alliance Bumblebee release above. It was unclear if he retains the original metallic paint job from the Premium Series figure.
- Like his pack-in mate Optimus Prime, a near-identical knockoff of the 2-pack has been making the rounds since the 2-pack's release, with Bumblebee possessing additional yellow paint on the lower "jaws", the uneven gray (and the forehead's red) paint on the helmet, and unpinned shoulder panels. The forearm's sculpted parts seem to be a little thinner than the original's.
Human Alliance
- Bumblebee / Sam Witwicky (Human Alliance, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: RA-21
- Accessories: 2 Missiles
- Human Alliance Bumblebee comes with a posable figure of Sam Witwicky that can fit inside in Bumblebee's vehicle mode (plugging into his seat via a small hole in his back) and drive him. In robot mode, Bumblebee's vehicle mode seats end up on his arms, and Sam can sit in either of them; the seat on Bumblebee's right has a headrest that can fold down to look slightly less conspicuous in robot mode, while the seat on Bumblebee's left arm features a pair of cannons which flip over Sam's shoulders, offering him some offensive hardware to protect his rather precarious position. These cannons can also be flipped down further to form some over-the-shoulder restraints. Sam can also stand on a platform that flips out from the small of Bumblebee's back (again, via peg-holes on his feet), manning a small non-firing cannon that flips out over Bumblebee's right shoulder. Finally, Bumblebee's left palm also contains a peg, meaning Sam can securely stand or sit in his big buddy's hand. Bumblebee himself features a spring-loaded cannon for his right arm, which can fire the two missiles the figure comes with, a flip-out double-barreled silver cannon that points over his head, and a functional flip-down battle mask. Much like the rest of his Human Alliance brethren, Bumblebee is roughly the same size as an Alternators toy, being slightly taller than Alternators Mirage in robot mode.
Modders, vindicated by the prototype. - There is a significant misassembly issue with Bumblebee: according to TakaraTomy's images of the resin prototype as well as Bumblebee's CG design, the retail toy's legs are on the wrong sides of his body, so the details on his legs are inverted. Since the instructions reflect this assembly, it's possible that this was done on purpose because, with the toy in its originally intended assembly, the waist section could be rather difficult to transform for children. The toy's originally intended assembly can still be easily achieved by disassembling his crotch and reassembling the legs backwards. Once this is complete, Bumblebee will look the way he was intended to look while adding some minor extra steps during transformation.
- Bumblebee is also available in smaller & compact packaging, released exclusively in Asian and Australian markets.[9]
- As with the rest of the Human Alliance figures, Bumblebee is a frequent victim of being counterfeited.
Ultimate
- Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged (Ultimate, 2009)
- Revenge of the Fallen's Ultimate Bumblebee is a retool of the 2007 version, with new rims, hood, front fenders. He also features a new, more accurate head sculpt with a battle mask. This time, his sound chip plays Stan Bush's "The Touch".
Fast Action Battlers
- Pulse Blast Bumblebee (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
- Accessories: Plasma Bolt
- Pulse Blast Bumblebee is a retool of 2007's Plasma Punch Bumblebee, with updated vehicle mode parts to reflect the changes in the prop Camaro vehicle, along with a new, more accurate head sculpt. Like the 2007's Plasma Punch photo, stock photographs by Hasbro neglect to tilt the car front fender panels.
- Sand Attack Bumblebee (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
- Accessories: Plasma Bolt
- Sand Attack Bumblebee is a redeco of Plasma Punch Bumblebee, not using the retooled parts of Pulse Blast Bumblebee. The deco itself consists of a sand-blasted-like camouflage pattern, or alternatively, a sand-worn appearance.
Gravity Bots
- Bumblebee (Gravity Bot, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: GB-02
- Plonk him down. Lift him up. Plonk him down. Lift him up. This addictive toy transforms automatically when stood up (vehicle to robot), or placed on his back (robot to vehicle). A switch underneath his feet or his car mode releases the transformation — so the toy can be played with in relatively stable modes if held in the air, or just rolling along the ground.
- Because gravity is the powering force in the transformation there's no motors to wear out or batteries to use up when playing with the toy. Which is good, because you will be transforming him no less than nine million times.
- Bumblebee features dumpy proportions and low movie accuracy (no door wings here), forced upon the toy to accommodate the Gravity Bots transformation gimmick. His robot mode has no articulation, not even head. But at least he has big feet! Or legs... or whatever the heck they are. Stump? At least he has a big stump.
- Bolt Bumblebee (Gravity Bot, 2009)
- A redeco of Gravity Bots Bumblebee in a predominantly black colour scheme that recalls 2008's Stealth Bumblebee redeco of the Deluxe class Bumblebee toy.
Battle Chargers
- Bumblebee (Battle Charger, 2009)
- Part of the Robot Powered Machines subline, Battle Charger Bumblebee is a super-deformed Concept Camaro with a pull-back motor. When pulled back and let go, the car's roof flips open and Bumblebee's equally cutesified robot mode pops out.
- Stealth Bumblebee (Battle Charger, 2009)
- A redeco of Battle Charger Bumblebee in yellow-on-black. Again.
Transformers (2010)
Legends Class toys
- Cyberfire Bumblebee (Legends, 2010)
- This redeco of Legends class Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee features a paint deco inspired by Transformers Animated Bumblebee.
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Deluxe Class toys
- Battle Blade Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2010)
- Japanese ID number: AA-02
- This entirely new Deluxe Class Bumblebee figure for the 2010 Transformers toy line features a much more accurate and articulated sculpt in robot mode compared to previous versions of Deluxe class Camaro Concept Bumblebee, with the transformation scheme taking many cues from Revenge of the Fallen Human Alliance Bumblebee, scaled down to Deluxe size, while using an Automorph design for the leg transformation directly based on the original Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee. Despite the very similar looks, Battle Blade Bumblebee uses no parts from previous toys; everything about him is an entirely new sculpt. Due to his robot mode height, he stands nearly taller than Battle Blade Optimus Prime.
- His right hand can be switched out for his cannon by opening the arm guard, flipping out the cannon barrel, folding away the right hand and folding the cannon over to the wrist. Due to how the parts were distributed on the plastic sprues during production, the cannon barrel is yellow rather than grey. The left arm-guard has a flip-out axe made of translucent blue plastic, representing the axe weapon Bumblebee uses in the Revenge of the Fallen video games, which itself may have been based upon the electrical stinger that was once considered as a melee weapon for Bumblebee in the first movie. The axe is spring-loaded, activated by a button on his arm-guard. This version of Movie Bumblebee also features a flip-down battle mask, very similar to Human Alliance Bumblebee. In other words, pure premium awesome-sauce.
- His head has a tendency to pop off during transformation. The space at the front of the collar would give him just enough clearance to pass his head through... if it was not for the small plastic flap (the one with the Autobot symbol) on his chest, which tends to push and squeeze the head out enough that the tension causes the head to pop and fly out from his ball-jointed neck.
- Stock photos show that the axe was originally made in such a way that the blade was mounted on a rod and could be rotated downwards, but this was changed entirely for unknown reasons (possibly fragility). As a result, the blade is mounted upside-down.
- The Japanese Autobot Alliance release features marginally darker yellow plastic and paint.
- Special Edition Battle Blade Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2010)
- As part of their "Transformers 'Fan of the Year' Competition" at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACGHK) material-entertainment fair 2010, Hasbro Hong Kong offered a one-of-a-kind vacuum metallized Battle Blade Bumblebee for whomever happened to spend the most money purchasing Transformers products at Hasbro's booth over the course of the fair. The figure is presented in a wood and perspex display case.
- Crash Landing Attack (Target exclusive 2-pack, 2010)
- Accessories: Pulse Missile
- A redeco of the first Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe class Bumblebee, this version is fluorescent yellow and blue, possibly as an homage to Generation 1 Bumblebee's colors in the old comics by Marvel (due to the limited color palette Nelson Yomtov was working with). The car doors and hood feature a new deco of overlaid black and silver streaks, as well as a solid black stripe down the middle with a large silver Autobot symbol at the front. It is packaged with a redeco of Thrust.
- Bombing Run Battle (Walmart Exclusive 2-pack, 2010)
- A redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Cannon Bumblebee in a brighter yellow with dark pine green replacing the former toy's metallic teal. The windows are cast in transparent green plastic with green trim and the outsides of his arms are also painted green. Additionally, there is a green stripe running across and between the fenders on each side with green accents on the face and helmet as well. The face has been painted silver and lacks the pupils of the previous deco. His thumbs are now black and the tailpipes have been painted gunmetal. The tiny Autobot symbol by the driver's side door has been replaced with a larger white one on the right rear window. He came packaged with a Legends Grindor redeco.
- Rampage Among The Ruins (Toys "R" Us Exclusive 3-pack, 2010)
- Essentially a redeco of "Bombing Run Battle" Bumblebee (using the same shade of yellow plastic) but using the head of the Battlefield Bumblebee. All of the green parts have been replaced with a chocolate brown (including the tires), with brown stripes over his eyes which run across the top of his battle helmet. The thumbs and insides of his upper arms are also painted brown. The windows are clear and un-tinted. He has a brown "wash" over his lower arms and on his doors to simulate caked on dirt or mud. There are also silver "scratches" on both doors as well as the driver's side of the hood. He has a tiny black-on-white Autobot symbol on his lower abdomen. Unlike previous versions of this mold, the rear lights, tailpipes, and lower front headlights are unpainted.
- He was packaged with redecoes of Rampage and Ravage and available exclusively at Toys "R" Us stores.
Human Alliance
- Bumblebee w/ Sam Witwicky (Human Alliance, 2010)
- Accessories: 2 missiles
- A slight redeco of the first Human Alliance Bumblebee in new gold Transformers packaging. Bumblebee now has green eyes while Sam is a new mold with a white shirt and a teeny tiny head.
Battle Ops
- Battle Ops Bumblebee (2010)
- Battle Ops Bumblebee is a large (roughly leader size) new mold with "guardian" and "warrior" robot modes, which changes weapons and sound effects. He has a flip down battle mask, a right arm that converts to a plasma cannon, and two non-firing light-up shoulder/hood missile launchers. His non-cannon hand has some articulation, but is tightly jointed. Although not mentioned in the instructions, the missile launchers can be collapsed on the back in robot mode. Also, you have to remove the plastic ring attached on the right cannon hand before you use the toy.
- As revealed at the Hasbro designers panel at BotCon 2010, an easter egg is hidden in Battle Ops Bumblebee's electronics: when in vehicle mode, pressing down on the front left end of the vehicle (or pushing the front left wheel up) thrice will play the first verse of the original Transformers theme song, and three subsequent presses will play the second verse. Unfortunately, it only repeats the first two verses.
- Battle Ops Bumblebee (2010)
- A Costco-exclusive redeco of the Bumblebee figure above, this release is advertised as having a "Limited Edition metallic finish!", being cast in gray plastic and painted over in metallic gold, and with his hand being cast in colorless clear plastic, making him very similar to his Masterpiece figure. Additionally, the tip of his cannon is chromed. He comes with two "Great Value" toys: an unchanged Legends-Class Mudflap figure and a "Premium" vacuum-metallized gold redeco of Bumblebee's own Revenge of the Fallen Legends-Class figure.
- Canada received both English and French versions of this release - bizarrely, the French release is available in places outside Quebec such as Vancouver and even Alberta.
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Activators
- Bumblebee (Activator, 2010)
- Activators Bumblebee is a small and simple toy with cutesified proportions. By pressing a button on his vehicle mode roof, he autotransforms into robot mode.
- Rally Rumble Bumblebee (Activator, 2010)
- A redeco of Activators Bumblebee with a black hood and rally-themed markings. His yellow plastic is distinctly... yellower than his usual orangey yellow color.
Masterpiece Movie Series
- Bumblebee (2010)
- Japanese ID number: MPM-2
- Masterpiece: Movie Series Bumblebee is a redeco of Battle Ops Bumblebee. Unlike the Hasbro version, he features a very extensive paint job, including chromed rims, and features no yellow plastic despite his appearance. Instead, all of his yellow parts are painted over gray plastic to make it as show-accurate as possible. Among other notable plastic color changes, the TakaraTomy version features a clear colorless right hand (instead of translucent blue). The Hong Kong release of the toy features a shiny metallic gold finish instead.
- The box flap features the quote "Angels will rain down like visitors from heaven!" from the first movie.
- Bumblebee (2017)
- ID number: MPM-3
- Japanese ID number: MPM-3
- Japanese release date: February 28, 2018
- Accessories: Removable Stinger Blaster
- After 7 years, this Masterpiece Movie Series Bumblebee is a brand-new Masterpiece mold, based upon his body from the first live-action film. Does it convert? Does it ever!
- As usual, he transforms from a roughly Voyager-sized robot which scales with the Generation 1 Masterpiece Autobot Cars, into a Concept Camaro seen in the first live-action movie, and his right hand can be replaced with a Stinger Blaster. He also features die-cast parts on his bottom legs & his feet. His Stinger Blaster can store underneath it's vehicle mode.
- Some units feature misassembled waist tabs. Although stock photos shows his tire rims being painted silver, the actual product has tire rims painted in Chevy’s Midnight Silver, which was used as an optional paint for the 2010's Camaros. As with the Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Neo-Scanning Bumblebee figure, he was casted in rally yellow plastic rather than the usual orange-yellow.
- The Japanese release omits the paint applications on the eyes to allow for light piping, and it features a less dark shading on the blaster weapon. As with most TakaraTomy toys, It also uses black screws over unpainted screws.
- In the United States, Canada, Australia, and Hasbro's Asian markets, Masterpiece Movie Series Bumblebee was exclusively available from Toys"R"Us, as was TakaraTomy's Japanese release. He was also initially released in the Transformers Atrium Fair in Takashimaya B2 Atrium located at Singapore, limited to 300 pieces. In Spain, meanwhile, he saw a wider release, being at least available via the Spanish subsidiaries of Amazon and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés. It's currently unknown if he was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Greece, he was officially available via at least one toy store chain, aptly named simply "Toys-Shop", but again might have been available online only.
- Bumblebee (2018)
- ID number: MPM-7
- Japanese ID number: MPM-7
- Japanese release date: October 27, 2018
- Accessories: Removable Battle Mask, Stinger Blaster, Stinger Sword
- This new iteration of Bumblebee is based on the Bumblebee film and as such transforms into a Volkswagen Beetle.
- For accessories, he comes with a battle mask that fits over his head, and Stinger Blaster and Sword alternate arms replacing the hands and part of the forearms. The unused arm parts and the battle mask can be stored on the robot's back. As an additional gimmick, the headlights on his chest can be lifted up to reveal missile racks.
- In the United States, he was available only on Amazon.
EZ Collection Real
- Released as part of The blindpacked EZ Collection Real by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Bumblebee is a redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class figure. Unlike the stock photo, the Autobot insignia on his right leg is omitted. Like all land-based vehicles in this line, He features an extra paint applications on the wheels rims, which is only seen in the stock photo compared to the final product, which is left bare due to being molded with unpaintable plastic.
- Like his EZ Collection Real brethren, Bumblebee comes with two different variants: The "Real Color" features a flat shade on the plastic colors and paint, while the "Metallic Color" features metallic paint and plastic instead.
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Dark of the Moon
Cyberverse
- Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
- Series / Number: 1 / 001
- Japanese ID number: CV08
- Part of the first wave of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Class toys, Bumblebee is an all-new mold that takes basic design cues from the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class Bumblebee, but generally improves upon them by being more accurate in robot mode. His right hand is sculpted as his Plasma Cannon, while his left hand has the ability to hold onto Cyberverse 3mm post weapons and interact with Cyberverse playsets.
- The final toy differs from promotional photos by being cast in a different color of plastic similar to previous releases of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class sculpt, while the promotional photos depict him in a lighter hue of yellow. Amusingly, this has already happened before and in almost the exact same way. History tends to repeat itself, folks.
- This mold was also used to make other versions of the Bumblebee (see below).
- Bumblebee Mobile Battle Bunker (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
- Part of the first wave of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Action Sets, this slightly redecoed version of DOTM Cyberverse Legion Class Bumblebee cast in a non-metallic, more orange-ish shade of yellow plastic, now with NEST markings on his doors and nothing in particular on his roof. Bumblebee comes in a set with the Mobile Battle Bunker, as well as a jetpack with hinged wings which can clip onto Bumblebee's back in robot mode.
- Like the other action sets, this set's packaging includes a cardboard display backdrop. This time, it is of an industrial area, with a power plant of some sort in the background, with storage tanks to the sides. Oh, and there's fire and explosions everywhere.
- Bumblebee / Starscream (Cyberverse 4-pack, 2011)
- Accessories: Two-piece rifle
- Exclusive to Toys"R"Us's Mission Earth series, this four pack contains two Bumblebee and two Starscream Cyberverse Legion toys. Cybertronian Bumblebee is a redeco of Universe Legends Class Bumblebee, done up in live-action movie Bumblebee-style colors, while the other Bumblebee is a paint-heavy redeco of Bolt Bumblebee (see below), partially cast in translucent plastic and painted with a grid pattern to simulate a trans-scan effect. This Bumblebee also comes with a redecoed version of Machine Wars Skywarp's gun, which can be held in his newly retooled right hand. (This weapon is also depicted on Starscream's side of the instructions, confusing matters of ownership a bit.)
- Care must be taken while rolling Cybertronian Bumblebee's vehicle: pushing down while moving the vehicle forward can chip the paint underneath the hip section.
- The Bumblebees come packed with a retool of Transformers Legends Class Starscream and a redeco of Legends of Cybertron Starscream.
- An early name for this set was "Cyberverse Evolution", which is still used by some websites (including the Australian and United Kingdom Toys"R"Us sites), but that name does not appear anywhere on the packaging.
- The stock photo used for the packaging (which depicts a hand-painted prototype) shows him lacking the retooled hand. The other stock photo (see the image to the right), which depicts a pre-production sample, does show the retooled hand, but has the weapon's handle plugged into a conveniently fitting slot on his other arm for whatever reason.
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- Bumblebee / Soundwave with Rodimus (Cyberverse 3-pack, 2011)
- Available exclusively at Walmart in a three pack with Soundwave and Rodimus, this gold and silver Cyberverse Bumblebee is a redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Legends class Bumblebee, and lacks the newly tooled hand of the Target-exclusive Cyberverse Bumblebee and 011 Bumblebee (see below).
- This three-pack was also available as an Asda exclusive in the United Kingdom and from Rossmann stores in Germany and Auchan stores in Hungary and Italy. Of note is that the European packaging does not market Rodimus as a "bonus figure" (presumably so stores can charge full price for three toys), and his window lacks the yellow edges highlighting him as a special feature, despite still being separated from Bumblebee and Soundwave, who share a common window like in the US version. Despite this, Rodimus still doesn't get a mention on the back of the packaging, which only features a one-sentence "bio" about Bumblebee planning to bring down Soundwave in twelve different languages.
- All versions of the packaging also lack any logos that label the toys as Cyberverse products.
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- Bumblebee/Bolt Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
- Series / Number: 1 / 011
- Part of the second wave of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Class toys, (Bolt) Bumblebee is a retool of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends class Bumblebee with a new right hand that enables him to hold Cyberverse accessories and interact with Cyberverse playsets.
- Whereas the stock photos depicted on the back of his packaging (which feature a hand-painted prototype) correctly show him with only a Cyberverse-compatible right hand and an unchanged left hand, the other set of stock photos (which feature a pre-production sample) depicts him with two retooled hands. Whereas the version with the new right hand was redecoed for several store-exclusive multi-packs, no version available in stores has featured the new left hand thus far.
- Although the toy is listed as "Bolt Bumblebee" on the official Hasbro website, the United States version and early releases of the European version simply use the name "Bumblebee" everywhere on the packaging, and the "Bolt" prefix was apparently only added as a running change for later shipments of the European version.
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- Bumblebee vs Megatron (Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
- Accessories: Two-piece blaster
- Exclusive to Target, this Cyberverse Bumblebee is a redeco of Bolt Bumblebee. His right new hand enables him to hold his accompanying blaster (which originates from Machine Wars Prowl/Mirage). Bumblebee comes packed with a Generation 1 Motormaster-inspired redeco of Cyberverse Commander Megatron.
- The stock photo on the back of the packaging shows him as mirrored, and thus depicts him with a retooled left hand, as well as flipped connecting pegs on his legs.
- This set also sold in Turkey as a Carrefour exclusive.
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- Bumblebee Cyberverse Version (TV-Kun magazine exclusive Cyberverse variant, September 2011)
- Bundled exclusively with the September 2011 edition of TV-Kun magazine, the redundantly-named "Bumblebee Cyberverse Version" is a translucent yellow and opaque black redeco of Bolt Bumblebee. Possessing minimal paint operations, the toy instead includes a sticker-sheet for the stripes, window tinting, and Autobot symbol.
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- Bumblebee/Stealth Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
- Series / Number: 1 / 015
- Part of the third wave of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Class toys, this toy is a black redeco of his Dark of the Moon mold. His deco consists of the first two-thirds of his vehicle being cast in black, with painted yellow stripes on the hood and sides, and the rear third of his vehicle being an unpainted metallic yellow, giving the appearance of the stripes extending out from the back. His headlights and most of his windshields are painted a metallic blue, his crotch is painted silver, and he has a gold Autobot insignia on the tip of his hood.
- The yellow paint operations on the black plastic parts and the shade of yellow used for the unpainted yellow plastic parts clash so much that even Ben Yee, who is usually very generous with his toy reviews, rated this redeco as sub-par.[10]
- While this toy is listed as Stealth Bumblebee on the Hasbro website and named as such on the European packaging, the "Stealth" prefix did not appear on the American packaging for some time. A running change remedied this, adding the prefix to the American packaging in later runs.
- Cybertronian Warriors Pack (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
- Accessories: jetpack, turret, missile
- Commemorating a hilarious and probably very expensive moment of stupidity on the Dark of the Moon set wherein a Metropolitan Police Department SUV was hit by a Bumblebee stunt car during filming, Bumblebee is a redeco of his Action Set toy (which uses his first Dark of the Moon Legion-Class figure) and is painted to hilariously have damage in the front of his vehicle mode. His Mobile Battle Bunker has been redecoed to be gray and had the jetpack slightly retooled.
- He was packaged in a Toys"R"Us-exclusive multi-pack with redecoed versions of Ironhide, Crankcase (in a deco based on the aforementioned police SUV), and Barricade. With matching paint jobs (the dark grayish black and bronze are near perfect matches), it appears as if the Bunker was intended to go with the included Ironhide more so than the included Bumblebee.
- Ultimate Gift Set (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
- Yet another "stealth"-themed redeco of his Dark of the Moon Bumblebee mold, he features a reversed yellow and black deco on the robot chest/car hood-windows combination with the chest featuring a new deco pattern, the door kibble on his arms are now painted entirely yellow, and additional black paint applications on the legs/vehicle back.
- He comes in a Walmart-exclusive 5-pack with redecos of Optimus Prime, Powerglide, Sideswipe, and Crowbar.
Deluxe Class toys
- Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
- Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
- Part of the first wave of Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class figures, Bumblebee is an entirely new mold that resembles in many ways the 2010 toyline Battle Blade Bumblebee and is much more accurate than previous Deluxe Bumblebees. In addition to the cosmetic changes made to the vehicle mode and robot mode to resemble the third movie's altered visual design, this Bumblebee also comes with a MechTech weapon. When a lever is pulled back on the "Blaster" weapon, it opens up into a larger "Plasma Cannon", but it springs back into its original position once the lever is left alone. The MechTech weapon can be held in his hands, attach via 5mm pegholes/MechTech ports on his forearms, or plug in a "concealed" 5mm peg hole on the vehicle mode's roof. Two extraneous 5mm peg holes are also located on his vehicle mode hood flap and can be flipped up and used in robot mode to shoulder-mount weapons beside his head. Additionally, C joint bars are sculpted into Bumblebee's forearms. His pair of hands features poseable fingers (albeit 4+1), and it can be formed into a 5mm compatible hand if adjusted properly. Take note that the joints are strong enough to hold the MechTech blaster until it wears off over time of play.
- Bumblebee can form a semi-Stealth Force configuration by lifting up the rear half of his roof, exposing concealed cannons sculpted in translucent blue plastic. Also of note in vehicle mode is the sculpted Camaro SS badging near the doors, which doesn't appear on any other Dark of the Moon Bumblebee toy or the prop vehicles used for filming.
- Just like his CG robot model, his package art depicts his racing stripes being pinstripe-bordered despite his toy no longer having it. Whoops.
- Bumblebee is currently being sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride. He is advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, despite having no visible changes from his original widespread release. This mold was also used to make Movie The Best Laserbeak.
- Bumblebee & MechTech Holder (MechTech Deluxe, May 14, 2011)
- Japanese ID number: DA05
- Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
- The Japanese release of Dark of the Moon Bumblebee is packed with a "MechTech Holder", a device for storing the MechTech Wars collectible cards included with every Japanese Dark Side Moon mainline toy. Both Bumblebee and the MechTech Holder are packed into a Voyager class-sized box, with an accompanying increase in retail price. Obviously, he comes with his own MechTech Wars character card and transparent MechTech weapon card.
- Also known as Special Edition Bumblebee, this is a silver vacuum metallized version of Dark of the Moon MechTech Deluxe Bumblebee, presented in a perspex case.
- These toys were available as the Lucky Draw prize for the Transformers Midnight Madness event at major Toys"R"Us stores in mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand between May 13 and May 14, 2011. One was also offered as a raffle prize, along with two Jetwing Optimus Prime and two Ultimate Optimus Prime toys, on the final Dark of the Moon toy launch event in Robinson's Galleria in the Philippines between July 9 and 10.
- Nitro Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
- Japanese ID number: DA18
- Accessories: MechTech Cybertronian Boost Engine/Plasma Cannon
- Nitro Bumblebee is an all-new mold, featuring booster engines, armor plating and other Stealth Force-like design elements sculpted onto the vehicle mode. He transforms rather differently to most of the other Deluxe class Bumblebee molds, with much of the entire front of the car being articulated chest pieces rather than the usual front fenders separating from the rest of the chest. Also of note are his legs, which are considerably different in appearance and transformation to the standard set by the 2007 Transformers Deluxe class (Camaro Concept) Bumblebee, with the rear wheels ending up inside of his ankle. Like the Leader Class toy, he features sculpted (but unpainted) "900 STRA" license plates in both modes, making it the first time the license plate used for the car props from all three movies is used for a Deluxe Class toy.
- He comes with a MechTech Boost Engine, which converts into a Plasma Cannon when the lever is pulled, and although it is similar in function and appearance to Skids's MechTech blaster, it is in actuality an entirely new mold. He features five MechTech ports in vehicle mode: one on the hood, two of the roof and two behind his rear wheels. In robot mode, both of his arms have one MechTech port each, and the ports from vehicle mode can still be used.
- Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2011)
- Accessories: Plasma Cannon
- This Walmart-exclusive Bumblebee (also sold at Sainsbury's stores in the United Kingdom) is a redeco of the 2007 Transformers Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee, with the standard production model Chevrolet Camaro front end as compared to the Revenge of the Fallen ZL1 version and the first reuse of the 2007 mold, both hands and the hand-held plasma cannon/energy blade weapon. However, he does have the retooled shoulder panels that are held in place with screws (first introduced with Revenge of the Fallen Alliance Bumblebee).
- Bumblebee features many different Transformers insignias from across different continuities, namely; Generation 1 Prehistory Autobot, Armada Mini-Con, Animated Sumdac Systems, Playschool Go-Bot, S.T.A.R.S., "FLY Ω SUPREME", "Black Rock", "Maccadam's", the Beast Machines Dinobots Symbol, and the number 84, all in addition to his live-action movie Autobot insignia.
- The stock photos on the back of his packaging are quite strange, depicting a significantly different deco, with the primary color for his vehicle mode gradually fading from yellow to red towards the bottom, and parts of his abdomen sporting the same red color. In addition, his handheld weapon's blade sports a clear blue color. The final toy, by contrast, features no red at all, and his blade is cast in clear black plastic. Furthermore, the stock photos depict his eyes as bright blue, whereas the final toy's eyes are painted black. On top of that, the stock photos contradict each other, with the photo of his robot mode depicting clear blue windows, whereas the photo of his vehicle mode depicts opaque black windows.
- Autobot Daredevil Squad (Multi-pack, 2011)
- Exclusive to Kmart stores in the USA (and to Canadian Tire stores in Canada), the Autobot Daredevil Squad Bumblebee is another redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Cannon Bumblebee as part of, for some reason, the Human Alliance play pattern. The packaging puts emphasis on Backfire's "handheld cannon" mode, which this particular Bumblebee isn't really designed to hold.
- He comes packaged with a redeco of Human Alliance Sam Witwicky, a redeco of Backfire, and an Autobot Alliance patch.
- Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2011)
- Released as part of Target's exclusive range of Deluxe class redecoes, this version of Cannon Bumblebee has had all of his yellow plastic cast in a translucent yellow, and is covered in opaque yellow Cyberglyphics.
- As with the other Target exclusive "Cyberglyph" redecos (Space Case, Bumblebee and Autobot Jazz), he comes with a comic book by IDW Publishing, Transformers: Bumblebee.
- He was also made available in Canada as a Zellers exclusive, in New Zealand as a Farmers exclusive (both in English-only US-style packaging minus the "only at Target" sticker), in the United Kingdom as a Tesco exclusive, and in Germany as a Müller exclusive (both in typical multilingual European packaging including a multilingual comic).
- His package art has the same error as his first Dark of the Moon Deluxe figure, namely his racing stripes being depicted as pinstripe-bordered despite this toy lacking it. Whoops again.
- Cyberfire Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
- Japanese ID number:
- Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
- A redeco of Dark of the Moon Deluxe-class Bumblebee, he is now black with yellow detailing and features electricity patterns on his car body. His clear parts are now a reddish orange. His blaster is unchanged.
- Interestingly, while his package art correctly depicts his deco applied to his body, (complete with his evil-looking red-orange eyes) the deco seems to be incorrectly applied to his Nitro Bumblebee head.
- His distinctly, well, evil look led to fans frequently referring to him as "Murderbee".
- Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2011)
- Accessories: Pulse Missile
- This redeco of Deluxe class Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee is exclusive to Toys"R"Us' Mission Earth: The Scan Series, to represent him trans-scanning his vehicle mode. As such, nearly all of his vehicle mode parts (and thus, most of his robot mode) are cast in translucent clear plastic, with the rear of his vehicle mode being left unpainted, the middle having painted scan lines, and the front having a heavy amount of paint operations in order to cover the clear plastic.
- Tritanium Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
- Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
- This gold vacuum metallized version of MechTech Deluxe Class Dark of the Moon Bumblebee was Prize A in TakaraTomy's Dark of the Moon Lucky Draw campaign. The campaign began on May 14 2011, and one could have entered by entering two barcode numbers from MechTech character cards (packed with Japanese Dark of the Moon figures) into the TakaraTomy Transformers website. This toy was limited to 10 pieces. The toy also comes with a congratulations note with an adorably drawn Legion Class Bumblebee by designer Hisao Nishimoto, and a huge Autobot decal.
- Unlike the stock photo shown here, the final product's joints parts still remained un-chromed due to being molded with unpaintable plastic.
- Streetside Bot Brawl (Multi-pack, 2011)
- Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
- Part of the Toys"R"Us-exclusive "Streetside Bot Brawl" three-pack, this battle-damaged redeco of the initial Dark of the Moon Bumblebee toy was sold with a grey and purple redeco of Dark of the Moon Voyager-Class Shockwave and a battle-damaged redeco of Dark of the Moon Voyager-Class Optimus Prime. He now comes with a redeco of Skids's MechTech Blaster, which converts into a double-barreled Plasma Cannon when the scope is pulled.
- His weapon was also redecoed into the weapon of Specialist Ratchet.
- This version of deluxe Bumblebee has been found as a single packed figure in Toys"R"Us (possibly only in the UK at the time of writing) with his original Mechtech weapon. The packaging is identical to the wave 1 release.
- Leader Class Sentinel Prime and Bonus Value Deluxe Class Nitro Bumblebee (Two-pack, 2011?)
- Accessories: MechTech Cybertronian Boost Engine/Plasma Cannon
- As the name implies, this Walmart-exclusive giftset would have contained a Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Nitro Bumblebee figure and a Dark of the Moon Leader Class Sentinel Prime figure. They would have been unchanged from their individual releases. The existence of this unreleased set was revealed by an eBay auction after the DOTM toyline was effectively over.
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- Neo-Scanning Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
- Japanese ID number:
- Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
- A redeco of Dark of the Moon Deluxe-class Bumblebee, Neo-Scanning Bumblebee (ネオスキャニング バンブルビー) is a bright, real-world accurate rally yellow and metallic grey Japanese-market exclusive. Initially made available for sale at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show, it was later released to mass retail across Japan.
Leader Class toys
- Bumblebee (MechTech Leader, 2011)
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- An all new mold, this version of Bumblebee is smaller than his previous Leader-sized incarnations and, technically, is his first Leader-class toy. Along with the update to his Dark of the Moon form, this is also the first toy to feature a (sculpted) "900 STRA" license plate (the one used for the prop cars for all three movies). Being different in proportions to his other toys, this Bumblebee seems to have inspired his later "Nitro Bumblebee" toy, having a much bulkier torso and smaller arms, with the entire hood pieces being deformed into his chest.
- The main gimmick is that he comes with a massive MechTech backpack, which hooks onto his back window/back, and is the sole electronic component of the toy. It resembles a jet-pack, and features missile pods and a cannon, all of which emit lights and sounds when pressed, and can be positioned for either robot or vehicle mode. Pressing the missile pod housings will emit orange lights and play the sound of a barrage of missiles being launched while pressing the cannon will prop up a targeting sight, emit green lights, and play the sound of the cannon deploying/charging and firing a powerful-sounding blast. The weapons can be deployed/retracted when the brown panel on the top-left of the backpack is slid, making the transformation noise in the process (with an additional mechanical impact sound after deploying). There are a total of five MechTech ports and four C joint bars on the backpack, with a port and bar on each missile pod, a port on the side of the cannon barrel, a port on the sliding panel, a port on the top-center of the backpack, and a bar on top of each battery compartment.
- Bumblebee can also transform into his Stealth Force attack vehicle mode, wherein his hood portions split forward and open, his doors open and hinge up, his robot arms swing out from the sides to aim, his plasma cannon extends, and his backpack is attached and deployed, with dedicated pegs to help secure his doors, arms, and shoulders. Finally, like a few other Bumblebee toys, he also features a flip-down battle mask.
- Unfortunately, while Bumblebee has rotational leg articulation, they're below the knees, limiting their usefulness. Even more unfortunately, while he's perfectly stable on his own, plugging in his backpack in robot mode will make him very back-heavy, resulting in significant balance issues and limitation of poseability due to his ratchet joints not being strong enough to handle the additional weight on one side. Posing him to lean forwards or posing his legs further to his back may remedy this.
- His secondary stock photos are slightly mistransformed: his shoulder collars are not folded out. Ironically; this mistranformation also allows the head to move slightly freely.
- Leader Class Bumblebee and Bonus Value Deluxe Class Starscream (Two-pack, 2011)
- Accessories: MechTech backpack
- As the name implies, this Walmart-exclusive giftset contains a Dark of the Moon Leader Class Bumblebee figure and a Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Starscream figure. They are unchanged from their individual releases.
Human Alliance
- Bumblebee / Sam Witwicky (Human Alliance, 2011)
- Japanese ID number:
- Accessories: 2 missiles
- A redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee, in a Stealth Bumblebee-inspired color scheme, with even more robot mode yellow than usual. The included Sam Witwicky figure is largely unchanged from the original Revenge of the Fallen release, and rather than using the usual "4NZZ454" license plate, this one's license plates sport the word BEE with the Autobot sigil next to it.
Burger King
- Bumblebee (2011)
- Part of the 2011 Burger King Dark of the Moon promotion, Bumblebee is a simple figure with bobble-head-like proportions. The entirety of his body is put on a hinge so that it retracts automatically into his enormous head when it is opened up. A similar gimmick is present in all the toys part of this promotion.
Robo Power
Activators
- Bumblebee (2011)
- As with other Dark of the Moon Activators toys, this Bumblebee figure (released under the Robo Power subline) is a very simple one-step transformation toy. Transformation consists of positioning him on the large blue section to the rear of his vehicle mode and pressing down, causing his components to shift around and reveal his robot parts; from there, one just has to rotate out his arms. Transformation back to vehicle mode is done by reversing the steps.
- Bumblebee was packaged in vehicle mode on an open, bubble-less card and tied down with twist-ties around the body of his truck form so that he couldn't be transformed in package.
- At least one report has surfaced of a brand-new figure missing one of the locking tabs that work the spring-loaded transformation mechanism, leaving the figure unable to transform properly. Although most likely a one-off incident as no other cases are known to have happened, care should still be taken.
- Recon Bumblebee (2011)
- Released as part of third wave of the Dark of the Moon Activators, Recon Bumblebee is a redeco of the Activator figure above, in YET ANOTHER example of him getting a "stealth mode" redeco.
Bash Bots
- Bumblebee Vs Megatron (2011)
- Bash Bots Bumblebee is a small, rock-em-sock-em-styled toy that transforms from a super-deformed Camaro into a robot by pulling or pushing the lever below it's built-in stand. He & his stand can connect with any Bash Bots to fight with, especially the included Megatron.
Go-Bots
- Bumblebee (2011)
Revving Robots
- Bumblebee (2011)
Revving Robots Bumblebee is a toy that was focused more on little kids, with no transformation, Bumblebee has four points in articulation, mainly his whole arms and legs. Pressing the Autobot symbol can have him speak several prerecorded phrases that change actors mid sentence to invoke the sense that he was talking via his radio. Pushing up the blue shoulder pad will activate his Stinger blaster, causing it to spin frequently and create blaster sounds, he was released alongside Revving Robots Optimus Prime.
Robo Fighters
- Bumblebee (2011)
- A non-transforming figure with five points of articulation. Press a button and his chest extends as a large amount of cannons pop out! And evidently they aren't enough, considering he has his plasma cannon deployed.
- Elite Guard Bumblebee (2011)
- Elite Guard Bumblebee is a redeco/retool of the Robo Fighters toy above, featuring a new battle mask head.
Kre-O
Listed here are the sets that are very definitely "movie" Bumblebees. There are several more that are more ambiguous mashups, which can be found at Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Toys.
- Bumblebee (2011)
- Set number: 36421
- Pieces: 336
- Kreons: Bumblebee, Red Alert, Driver
- Accessories: Missile, small pistol
- The larger Bumblebee Kre-O kit is based on the Bumblebee of the live-action films, though with the face of the Generation 1 character inside a movie-style helmet. He rebuilds into a sports car that can seat two Kreon figures, and has a spring-loaded missile launcher.
- He comes with three Kreons; a Bumblebee based very much on Generation 1 Bumblebee, Red Alert, and an unnamed "Driver" with black hair and a gray shirt who we guess is meant to kinda sorta be a Sam Witwicky-like dude if you squint.
- Kreon 4-pack (Kreon 4-pack, 2014)
- Set number: A9370
- Kreons: Bumblebee, Evac, Megatron, Optimus Prime
- Accessories: Blaster
- Available exclusively at the gift shop for "Transformers: The Ride – 3D" at Universal Studios theme parks, this set features a Bumblebee Kreon based on the first three live-action movies, aka "the version of Bumblebee that there's a giant costumed performer of at the park that guests can get their pictures taken with".
- In 2015(?), a new production run of the set was made using the revamped 2015-style Kreon bodies, among a few other small changes, including sharper tampographs with thinner linework.
- While some of the other park-exclusive toys and merchandise can be purchased through Universal's online store, the Kreon 4-pack is only available at the park proper at the time of this writing. So uh, good luck.
Age of Extinction
- Cell Block Breakout (2014)
- Set number: A6951
- Pieces: 135
- Kreons: Evasion mode Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Vehicon.
- Accessories: Rifle
- The "Cell Block Breakout" Bumblebee Kreon is based on his Camaro SS design from the first part of the Age of Extinction movie.
- Galvatron Factory Battle (2014)
- Set number: A6952
- Pieces: 388
- Kreons: Bumblebee, Dr. Littleman, Optimus Prime, Vehicon, 2 KSI workers.
- Accessories: Blaster
- "Galvatron Factory Battle" Bumblebee is based on his 2014 Camaro design. He comes with a ferrous-metal backpack, which can be attached to the magnetic crane in the factory playset, or any of the other magnets used through the line (or any other magnets you happen to have lying around, magnetism isn't that picky). He comes with a new-style robo-blaster with multiple clip-bars and posts to build off of.
- Grimlock Unleashed (Kre-O set, 2014)
- Set number: A8600
- Pieces: 333
- Kreons: Bumblebee, Galvatron, Grimlock, Lockdown, Optimus Prime
- Accessories: Blaster
- Available in the "Grimlock Unleashed" set, this version of Bumblebee has slight differences from the "Galvatron Factory Battle" Kreon: he has a different facial expression, and his torso tampographs feature bits of "battle damage". He carries a large black blaster rifle rather than the new pistol style, and lacks the metal backpack.
- Bumblebee (Custom Kreon, 2014)
- Set number: A9229
- Pieces: 30
- Accessories: Rack, blaster, double barreled gun, club, wing-pack, extra body parts
- Part of the Collection 2 of the Age of Extinction Custom Kreons, this Bumblebee comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet is chromed, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the Kre-O Battleship aliens) plus a spare hand, as well as a buildable chainsaw-club. Like the Custom Kreon Optimus Prime, he also comes with an extra Wheeljack-style wing-pack.
- Silver Knight Autobots (2014)
- Set number: A8602
- Kreons: Bumblebee, Corsshairs, Drift, Hound, Optimus Prime
- Accessories: Claymore
- Silver Knight Bumblebee is a redeco of the Age of Extinction Bumblebee Kreon, with much of his plastic now in metallic silver and pewter. He comes with a large sword (from the Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons series) rather than a blaster.
- This five-pack of Kreons was not released in the US or Canada, only seeing release in various Asian markets.
- Decepticon Replicator (2014)
- Set number: A8601
- Kreons: Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Nemesis Prime, Stinger, Scientist
- Accessories: Blaster
- The "Decepticon Replicator" Bumblebee Kreon is identical to the one from the "Galvatron Factory Battle" set, only missing the magnet backpack and carrying a black blaster instead of copper.
- This set was not made available in US or Canadian markets, seemingly only hitting stores in Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, and China. It was specifically sold at the "Transformers Exhibition" event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from July 11 to July 20.
Movie Trilogy Series
- Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2012)
- Movie Trilogy Series Bumblebee is a redeco of Dark of the Moon Deluxe Bumblebee. Like the rest of the Movie Trilogy Series, its release was cancelled.
- Don't even expect him being reissued for Takara's Movie Advanced Series anyway.
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EZ Collection Gum
- Bumblebee (EZ Collection Gum)
- Released as part of the blindpacked EZ Collection Gum series, this Bumblebee is a redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class figure, with added paint operations on the bumper.
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Age of Extinction
2014 Robots in Disguise
I don't really know what it's about
So I flip out
And I like to flip out
- Bumblebee (Flip & Change, 2014)
- Part of the second wave of Flip & Change assortment, this roughly Voyager-sized Bumblebee toy is a simplified version of his 2014 Camaro body that can auto-transform from vehicle to robot by pulling out the arms first and then flip the figure over itself. He features articulation on his arms, and features 5mm compatible hands.
- Bumblebee shares a transformation scheme with his fellow Flip & Changers, Lockdown and Drift.
- Bumblebee (One-Step Changers, 2014)
- Japanese ID number: LA03
- The One-Step Bumblebee features a 2014 Camaro Concept alternate mode and a more unique and complex transformation compared to the other One-Steps. Also unlike other One-Step Changers, his transformation has three steps; you are required to flip out his fists and rotate his forearms after changing to robot mode.
- The Japanese release of Bumblebee features some slight deco changes such as a painted grill and bumper.
- Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection (One-Step Changer six-pack, 2014)
- The "Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection" set includes an unchanged One-Step Changer Bumblebee, packed with an equally unchanged Drift, Lockdown, Grimlock, Slug & the included One-Step Silver Knight Optimus Prime toy.
- High Octane Bumblebee (One-Step Changers, 2014)
- Battle Command Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Strongest Tag Set (10-18-2014)
- Japanese ID Number: LA-14
- A new mold of the One-Step Changer Bumblebee, he transforms into a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, and he features a molded right arm cannon and a left arm sword. Bumblebee shares his transformation with Drift, Prowl and Rollbar.
- The Japanese release of the toy is completely unchanged, and it was bundled with the re-released Battle Command Optimus Prime, as part of the "Battle Command Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Strongest Tag Team" set.
- Mega 1-Step Bumblebee / Mega Flip Bumblebee (2014)
- Accessories: disc
- A large transforming toy of Bumblebee making use of the "Flip & Change" switchblade-like technology (similar to Drift's). The toy features a shuriken-esque disc, which can be fired from his right hand via pressure fire.
- Bumblebee has two packaging variants: he is either released in open, bubble-less card in robot mode or boxed packaging in vehicle mode. Whereas the version in English-only packaging (released in the United States and Australia) is named "Mega 1-Step Bumblebee", the European release in multilingual packaging is named "Mega Flip Bumblebee".
- A Walmart exclusive version of the Mega 1-Step Bumblebee figure that includes a "bonus value" Legion Class Decepticon Stinger figure. Both figures are unchanged from their original single releases.
- Bumblebee (Power Battler, 2014)
- Based on his 2014 Camaro body, Power Battlers Bumblebee is a simplified figure around the Deluxe class in size with a "Power Punch!" gimmick in robot mode.
- High Octane Bumblebee (Power Battler, 2014)
- Power Battler High Octane Bumblebee is based on his appearance in the first half of the film and transforms into a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS. He also includes a "Cannon Blast!" action feature which can be activated in robot mode by squeezing his legs together, swinging around his arm cannon to firing position.
- As a tail-ender for the Power Battlers assortment, High Octane Bumblebee eventually fell victim to "tail end of the line" syndrome, and wasn't officially released until much later than initially planned, not helped by a massive slowdown at US West Coast docks caused by union action. Thus far, High Octane Bumblebee has only been available in Hasbro's Asian markets, from online retailers and discount stores like Ross, T.J.Maxx, and Five Below.
- Bumblebee & Dinobot Strafe (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
- Dino Sparkers Bumblebee and Strafe is a static, non-transforming, non-articulated black-colored Bumblebee riding a clear version of Strafe that you can pull back and go. This toy features a sparking gimmick.
- Bumblebee (Titan Heroes, 2014)
- Titan Heroes Bumblebee is a massive 12-inch figure of Bumblebee... which is extremely simplified and has a mere five points of articulation. As if all the relatively simplified toys in this section aren't enough.
Generations
Legion Class toys
- Bumblebee vs. Decepticon Stinger with Strafe (Scene Pack, 2014)
- Accessories: Blaster
- Bumblebee is a redeco of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Series 1 Bumblebee, available only in a "Scene Pack" with an unchanged Deluxe Class Strafe and a redeco of Prime Cyberverse Series 2 Knock Out as Stinger. Bumblebee includes the Cyberverse Series 2 weapon based on Prime Bumblebee's wrist blaster in clear red, which he can wield in his left hand.
- This three-pack was available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom, at Müller drug stores in Germany, and at Auchan stores in Italy. Along with Stinger, a number of loose Bumblebees (often without his blaster) is later dumped at several Hobby Shops in Asia.
- Bumblebee (Legion, 2014)
- Legion Class Bumblebee is a single-carded redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class Bumblebee in his 2014 Camaro detailing, but does not use the Cyberverse Bumblebee/Bolt Bumblebee's retooled hand. He is released as an exclusive at Walmart stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Müller drug stores in Germany.
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- Bumblebee & Dinobot Strafe (Two-Pack, 2014)
- Another, slightly different, redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class Bumblebee, available only in a two-pack with a redeco of Beast Wars Terrorsaur as Strafe. The only deco differences are the brighter yellow plastic, the extended stripe on the vehicle mode's rear quarter panels, a white face paint, and a black Autobot insignia on his right arm. This two-pack was exclusively available at Walmart stores in the United States and at Asda stores in the United Kingdom.
- Considering this is the 19th use of the mold, this has to suffer from mold degradation. It has to.
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Deluxe Class toys
- High Octane Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2014)
- Japanese Name: Classic Bumblebee
- Japanese ID number: AD04
- Accessories: Missile
- High Octane Bumblebee is based on the character's initial black-colored appearance that he sports for the first half of Age of Extinction, being colored similarly to multiple 'Stealth Bumblebee' decoes of past. Despite said body being mostly derived from his previous ones, it is an entirely new mold. He transforms into a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, and sports a pressure-fired missile launcher attached to his right arm.
- The Japanese release of the toy is called "Classic Bumblebee" and features slightly different paint applications.
- Kinmekki Bumblebee (2014)
- Accessories: Missile
- A gold-plated (金メッキ, kin mekki) redeco of the High Octane Bumblebee figure, this toy was a prize for a winner in Japan's "Real Robot Battle" event.
- Chrome Bumblebee (2014)
- Accessories: Missile
- A vacuum metalized redeco of the High Octane Bumblebee figure, featuring silver chrome on both of his paintable and unpaintable plastics unlike the Kinmekki Bumblebee figure above. this toy was a prize for the highest spenders at the AoE toyline launch celebrations in Asia.
- Bumblebee (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
- Available only at Toys"R"Us stores in the US, Canada, the UK and Germany, this two-pack contains another brand new Bumblebee sculpt based on the new form he acquires part way through the Age of Extinction film. Bumblebee transforms into a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro concept, and includes two 'fake kibble' hubcaps, which can be screen-accurately mounted on his back, removed and held as throwing star weapons, or store underneath his vehicle mode. Additionally, his right forearm features a flip-out cannon, and his head sports a flip down battle mask (which is horribly inaccurate to the actual battle mask in the film). Bumblebee cannot transform into vehicle mode with his Shurikens pegged on his back.
- The two-pack also includes a 'Classic' Bumblebee redecoed from the Generations Legends Class Bumblebee, cast in a slightly lighter yellow with blue headlights and taillights and armed with a black and yellow redeco of Dark of the Moon Deluxe Jolt's MechTech weapon. In most regions, this pack was released ahead of the Age of Extinction Deluxe figure's single-carded release.
- The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes to the figures themselves. The box features Japanese translated versions of the English text on the front and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. Take note that this was also the first Japanese release of the 2014 Camaro Bumblebee mold, 7 days before it's Movie Advanced Series release (seen below).
- Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2014)
- Japanese Name: New Bumblebee
- Japanese ID number: AD27
- Accessories: 2 throwing stars
- This individual release of the Bumblebee is an unchanged version of the figure from the Evolution two-pack. He still includes the two throwing stars and the flip out cannon and flip down battle mask. Some variants are more of a yellow color than the original orange-ish yellow color. The Japanese release of the toy, released as part of Movie Advanced Series lineup (7 days after the original Hasbro Bumblebee mold from the Evolution 2-pack Bumblebee released in Japan), features paint operations on his robot mode's arms, thighs, & his eyes...although this neuters the light-piping gimmick.
- Most promotional images featuring this figure (like the one above), except the ones from Takara, have Bumblebee mistransformed, with his shoulders not folded down correctly and his front bumper/grille not folded down into his chest.
- The mold was later redecoed as Movie Advanced Series Stinger.
- Autobots United 5 Pack (Platinum Edition, 2014)
- Accessories: 2 throwing stars
- Platinum Edition Bumblebee is an extensively redecoed version of the second Deluxe Bumblebee figure. While the figure shares very similar paint operations from the Movie Advanced Series release of the figure, Bumblebee features extra paint apps on the wheel rims, toes, spoilers, some chest details, and other vehicle mode detailing, while the light-piping gimmick on the eyes is retained instead of painted over. Some other altered decos from the Movie Advanced Series includes replacing the black toes into gunmetal.
- Bumblebee was released as a BBTS shared exclusive "Autobots United" set along with screen-accurate redecos of Optimus Prime, Crosshairs, Drift and Hound.
Voyager Class toys
- Battle Blade Bumblebee (
DeluxeVoyager, 2014)- Japanese ID number: AD08
- A toy exclusive to Takara's 'Movie Advanced' line, this Bumblebee is a redeco of Transformers (2010) Battle Blade Bumblebee. This toy combines with some unpainted yellow robot parts and has metallic yellow paint on most of his car shells/body parts...resulting in weird, two-tone yellow colors in robot mode. Other than this, the paint masks are completely identical to the original mold, with an exception of the flip-out cannon & his blade, which is chromed. Because of the gradual downsizing of deluxe figures after 2011, this Bumblebee was released as a Voyager Class figure despite its original release being a Deluxe Class figure.
Leader Class toys
- Bumblebee (Leader Class, 2014)
- Leader Class Bumblebee is a redeco of the Dark of the Moon Leader Class Mechtech Bumblebee figure, omitting the MechTech backpack for cost reasons, and features a deco pattern similar to his appearance in Age of Extinction. And of course, as a redeco of the Leader Class toy, Bumblebee can attach to said backpack. He shipped in solid cases, not part of the regular Age of Extinction Leader assortment. The stock photo on his packaging is a color-swapped version of the original prototype photo, lacking the backpack.
- While Bumblebee was available at general retail in some countries like Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, he was a store exclusive in other markets such as the United States (at Costco), the United Kingdom (at Smyths), Canada (shared exclusive between Costco and Canadian Tire stores) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).
Construct-Bots
- Dinobot Riders Bumblebee (Age of Extinction, 2014)
- Pieces: 18
- Part of the first wave of Dinobot Riders toys, Bumblebee turns into a little car-thing. He includes a gun based on his on-screen counterpart.
- His nominal Dinobot steed is Strafe. Like most Construct Bots figures, Bumblebee's rubber ball joints can harden over time, which prevents smooth posing.
- Dinobot Warriors Bumblebee & Nosedive Dino (Age of Extinction, 2014)
- Pieces: 61
- Dinobot Warriors Bumblebee is another new version, also based in Age of Extinction Bumblebee. He, of course, turns into a car and comes with a gun with detachable blade as well as Nosedive, a Pteranodon robot. Nosedive that can turn into an armor for Bumblebee.
- Bumblebee vs. Decepticon Stinger with Strafe (Walmart exclusive, 2014)
- Pieces: 44
- This Walmart exclusive Bumblebee is a redeco of the Dinobot Riders one, with a more movie-accurate color scheme in robot mode and battle damage in vehicle mode. He comes with Stinger and a redeco of Strafe.
Q-Transformers
- Bumblebee (2014)
- ID number: QT-02E
- Q-Transformers Bumblebee transforms from a super deformed 2014 Camaro Concept to a cute little robot. This version was sold as an exclusive at Transformers Expo months before the proper release of the toyline.
- His right arm is sculpted in cannon mode making him the only figure in the line thus far with any sort of weaponry.
- Bumblebee (12-26-2014)
- ID number: QT-02
- The mass retail release of Q-Transformers Bumblebee is cast in a more orange shade of yellow than the Transformers Expo exclusive version.
- Clear Bumblebee (12-26-2014)
- ID number: QT-02E
- This clear plastic redeco of Bumblebee was given away to customers who bought 5 or more Q-Transformers toys through Toys"R"Us Japan. It was limited to 3000 pieces.
- This Bumblebee is a new mold that matches the character's more cartoony and simplified appearance in the Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns cartoon. The added "Shirei, sasugassu!" on his name means "As expected of the commander!" (司令、さすがっす!) said in a flippant kinda way. This line was given as one of Bumblebee's catchphrases in his profile for the Q-Transformers cartoon.
- This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second Q-Transformers series.
- Q-Transformers Protagonists 3-Figure Set (1-30-2016)
- ID number: QTFS-01
- The second Bumblebee toy was also sold in a three-pack with fellow cartoon main characters Optimus Prime and Lockdown. They come with a cardboard backdrop to be displayed on that depicts a typical service area of a Japanese expressway, much like the real locations the characters stand around in in the cartoon.
- Although usually sold in Japanese markets, some department stores in Asia had sold the set as well.
Movie The Best
- Released as part of TakaraTomy's Transformers Movie The Best toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the live-action film series, this Bumblebee is an redeco of his Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class toy, with a Gatling Cannon accessory that originally came with Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Leadfoot. While the entire deco is basically an orange-yellow plastic version of the Neo-Scanning Bumblebee toy, this figure also features a small new paint operation consists of adding some gold paint on the knee details.
- Dino Ride Strafe & Bumblebee (Deluxe, 3-25-2017)
- Japanese ID Number: MB-09
- This reissue of Generations Age of Extinction Strafe comes with a new poseable-but-not-transformable Bumblebee mini figure, standing a wee bit taller than a Titans Return Titan Master.
- War Hammer Bumblebee (3-24-2018)
- Japanese ID Number: MB-18
- Accessories: Removable Stinger Blaster, Hammer
- This Bumblebee is a slightly redecoed re-release of the second Premier Edition Deluxe Class figure, with darker yellow plastic and paint seen in the first Movie the Best figure above. He also sports some tooling changes: Notably, the arm cannon is a different tooling that is the mirror opposite of the version available with the original release, and thus it is designed to attach to the right arm instead of the left one. Less notable is the addition of a 3mm peg to the right forearm to make it a mirror opposite of its left counterpart, allowing it to be attached to the back while the cannon is attached to the arm. Additionally, he comes with a new hammer accessory (hence the name) based on the hammer Bee used during his fight with Nemesis Prime in The Last Knight. The Hammer can also be stored onto the rear hip, or onto Bumblebee's vehicle spoiler, mounted along with the Stinger Blaster. All the new pieces are made from the same tooling, resulting in slightly mismatched forearms, with the new right one made of gray plastic painted orange and silver while the left one is made of orange plastic with silver paint.
- Arm Gun Bumblebee is a redeco/slight retool of the Age of Extinction Bumblebee figure, featuring a new flip-out right hand which also doubles as a 5mm port and a flip-out cannon, and he comes with a new Clawed Plasma Cannon which can be welded by his right hand, or mount onto his vehicle mode. While the paint applications are identical to the (second) Takara release of the figure, Bumblebee also features a brighter yellow paint & plastic previously used for his The Last Knight toys, features additional paint operations on the rocker panels, the headlights are now brighter blue, and the windows are now smoke gray. Stock photos for his robot mode are mistransformed: his shoulder armors are not folded down.
- This toy is released as an exclusive for Toys"R"Us Japan.
The Last Knight
Turbo Changers
- Bumblebee (1-Step Turbo Changer, 2017)
- Japanese Name: Speed Change Bumblebee
- Japanese ID Number: TLK-06
- Japanese release date: 2017-04-29
- 1-Step Turbo Changer Bumblebee is a redeco of the Age of Extinction One-Step Changer sculpt, transforming from a
20172014 Concept Camaro with 2017 Camaro detailing. Like his wavemate Optimus Prime, he features minimal paint operations. As with all of the Turbo Changers, Bumblebee features a nearly invisible tampograph on his vehicle front, which can be revealed with Mega Turbo Changer Dragonstorm's UV-powered Cyberfire gimmick.
- Bumblebee & Autobot Hot Rod (1-Step Turbo Changer 2-pack, 2017)
- This Bumblebee is another redeco of the Age of Extinction One-Step Changer sculpt with a large yellow Autobot insiginia on his black hood, and a "personal" insignia on both doors that's literally a Bee. Unlike the general retail 1-Step Turbo Changer, he doesn't have a hidden symbol that can be revealed via UV light.
- This 1-Step Bumblebee was part of the exclusive Autobots Unite subline imprint, available only in a 2-pack with a redeco of 1-Step Turbo Changer Autobot Hot Rod. For the United States, the 2-pack was announced to be excusive to Walmart, but was ultimately only available via Walmart's online store, and was found at discounter Ross around the same time. Internationally, the 2-pack was also available via other exclusive venues, namely Asda in the United Kingdom; Prisma in Finland; Walmart in Mexico; Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company) in the Netherlands; Intertoys in Germany; and ICA Hemma in Sweden.
- 1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack (2017)
- Accessories: Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield
- This Bumblebee is yet another redeco of the figure above, featuring red wheels and a Tech Spec-sque pattern on his chest/front vehicle hood which can be decoded with his transparent red weapons, which are molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & Robots in Disguise (2015) Mini-Con figures. He can use any weapons included in this set, although his primary weapon is a club.
- Bumblebee (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
- Japanese Name: Big Bumblebee
- Japanese ID Number: TC-02
- Japanese release date: 2018-02-03
- Part of the first wave of Transformers: The Last Knight Knight Armor Turbo changers, Knight Armor Bumblebee transforms into a modified yellow and black Chevrolet Camaro, by pulling his front vehicle/shoulder parts, although you have to convert him back to a vehicle manually. Bumblebee also features a "Knight Armor" gimmick, which involves pressing the button on his upper chest to activate his spring-loaded battle mask. He's also one of the first few toys released that feature Bumblebee's featured alt mode from the movie.
- The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resemble his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized gold with some flat black details.
Flip N' Change
- Bumblebee (Flip N' Change)
- This Bumblebee is a Walmart-exclusive redeco of the first Flip N' Change figure, featuring new vehicle mode details based on the 2017 Concept Camaro.
Tiny Turbo Changers
- Bumblebee (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
- Series: 1 & 2
- Bag Code: E
- Tiny Turbo Changers Bumblebee is a small, stumpy, soft-plastic blind-bagged mini-figure that changes from robot to a Concept Camaro 2016 with just a few simple steps. He features hands that are compatible with Cyberverse weapons and other 3mm post accessories. Like all Tiny Turbo Changers, his vehicle-mode tires do not spin, sorry. His legs are attached backwards in package. However, his legs can be easily dismantled from the hood/feet & the waist, flipping the legs backwards, and reassembled.
- Despite bearing the Concept Camaro 2016-ish vehicle mode, his robot mode sculpt and paint applications resemble his appearance in Age of Extinction.
- He and the Optimus Prime were available in the first two Series of the line, with no noteworthy changes between releases. Not even their bag codes changed. Their instruction books were updated to say "Series 2". It was unknown if this release had correctly assembled legs. This Bumblebee was released unchanged yet again in Series 3 (see the Movie Edition entry below).
- Knight Strike Bumblebee (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
- Series: 1
- Bag Code: L
- Released in wave 1 alongside the normal-colored version, this version of Tiny Turbo Changer Bumblebee is a stealth-themed redeco of the figure above. His legs are on the right way around!
- Optimus Prime / Steelbane / Bumblebee (3-pack, 2017)
- Accessories: "Autobot" weapons sprue (2 swords, flail-axe, left shield-half), "Decepticon" weapons sprue (2 cutlasses, knife, right shield-half)
- Released as part of the Target-exclusive Reveal The Shield subline, this Tiny Turbo Changer 3-pack contains a redecoed Optimus Prime and Bumblebee (in their first non-blindpacked release) and a new Steelbane figure. This version of Bumblebee features red wheels & Tech Spec-esque patterns on his forehead and robot mode chest, though the real decoding is on his vehicle mode hood, which when seen through the attached clear-red weapons (or similar plastic device) reveals... an Autobot symbol. Woo.
- His legs are backwards again.
- Despite being a store-exclusive, the 3-pack containing this figure absolutely choked Target store shelves thanks to their inability to sell, and were still available in plentiful numbers two years after the film's release.
Titan Changers
- Bumblebee (Titan Changers, 2017)
- Titan Changer Bumblebee is an all-new mold, and the first Movie Bumblebee toy to receive a Titan Changer treatment along with Optimus Prime. Compared to most Titan Changers, Bumblebee's transformation scheme is very simplistic, with his entire robot mode hidden underneath the vehicle mode.
Allspark Tech
- Bumblebee (Allspark Tech, 2017)
- Allspark Tech Bumblebee transforms from a Rescue Bots-styled robot into a deformed Concept Camaro and back. His chest also features a cavity for the electronic Allspark Cube, which gives him different sound effects for his robot & vehicle modes.
Legion Class toys
- Bumblebee (Legion Class, 2017)
- The Last Knight Legion Class Bumblebee is a redeco of the Cyberverse Bumblebee figure, featuring vehicle detailing based on the 2017 Concept Camaro. For some reason, the rest of his window paint apps are omitted.
- The figure's instruction sheet erroneously shows the images and the manual of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class toy.
- In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of The Last Knight Legion Class figures that massively shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased The Last Knight toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Bumblebee is one of the four.
- Autobot Hot Rod & Bumblebee (Legion Class 2-pack, 2017)
- Packed along with his brother-in-arms Hot Rod, Bumblebee is a slight redeco of the toy above. While the paint mask is identical to the toy above, The other deco changes are the front window, which was replaced with light blue, and the black paint on the hip section is removed.
- Bumblebee & Megatron (Legion Class 2-pack, 2017)
- Available with Megatron, Bumblebee is yet another redeco of the Cyberverse Legion Class figure, now sporting different paint apps. He also features several Cyberglyphics on his black stripes. Unlike the two Legion Class figures above, he finally sports paint applications on all of the windows. His cyberglyphs on his arms & both sides of his hood spell "BEE". Like most of the Mission to Cybertron figures, he and Megatron come with a collector card with cyberglyphs on one side with the reverse featuring a piece for the 6-part poster.
- His robot mode prototype photo is flipped, including the one shown in the packaging.
Premier Edition
- Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2017)
- Japanese ID Number: TLK-01
- Japanese release date: 2017-04-29
- Accessories: Two throwing stars
- Released as part of the Premier Edition subline, this Bumblebee is a redeco of the Generations Age of Extinction Bumblebee figure, transforming into a
20172014 Chevrolet Camaro concept with the deco of the 2017 Camaro, while the robot mode's deco vaguely evokes his current appearance.
- Bumblebee was re-released in the second wave of the Premier Edition Deluxe line, and now features a black section on the car roof & the rear section of the vehicle shell. The easiest way to identify the variant is by looking at the bottom rear piece while the figure is in-package, as the black paint can be seen through the clear plastic. This variant also applies to the TakaraTomy release of the figure. Due to this, the initial variant became less common.
- TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's Burning Megatron.
- Bumblebee (Toys R'Us "Midnight Madness" exclusive, Deluxe Class, 2017)
- Accessories: Two throwing stars
- Released as one of the prizes from the "Midnight Madness" event in an Toys R'Us in Singapore, this Bumblebee, released under the Premier Edition subline, is the deluxe figure above, which is a redeco of Age of Extinction Generations Bumblebee, but with battle damage paint all over it. In some countries like Malaysia, Bumblebee can be obtained by buying some The Last Knight and any other Transformers-related items in a fairly expensive price (RM350), and he will be given away individually, or along with Prime if you buy products equal to a more expensive price (RM700). This giveaway event was available from 12 May till 11 June 2017 and was available again on 30th June till 30th July.
- Apart from the weathering, this Bumblebee uses the painted rear vehicle shell variant.
- Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2017)
- This Deluxe Class Bumblebee is an entirely new mold, transforming from a robot based on his appearance in The Last Knight into a 2017 Concept Camaro. He also comes with a "Stinger Blaster" arm cannon, which replaces his left arm, or stores underneath his robot mode back. The arm can also be wielded as a handgun via its 5mm post.
- On many copies of this toy, the pegs securing the feet come undone easily, making the feet really floppy, while some parts like the "wings" are prone to becoming detached. Despite what the instructions say, the left arm should be pulled sideways out of the joint instead of down to prevent breakage of the connection. In several occasions, the only way to secure the feet's pegs is by pressing the pieces together firmly. (Make sure the pieces are properly adjusted.)
- The TakaraTomy stock photo of the robot mode has the waist kibble slightly mistranformed.
- This mold was also used to make Studio Series Bumblebee. (see below)
Turbo Change Series
- Bumblebee (2018)
- Japanese ID Number: TC-05
- Turbo Change Series Bumblebee is essentially a re-release of the Turbo Changer figure with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Bumblebee's pin on the leg is most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's gimmicks.
- In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
- Battle Command Optimus Prime - Strongest Directive Set (2018)
- Japanese release date: October 27, 2018
- Japanese ID Number: TC-09
- Released as part of the re-issued Optimus Prime set, this Turbo Change Series Bumblebee is a redeco of the One-Step Changer High Octane figure in his usual yellow livery, and ironically; the first ever yellow repaint of the black vehicle.
- Bumblebee (Turbo Changer, 2018)
- Japanese release date: December 27, 2018
- Japanese ID Number: TC-16
- This Turbo Change Series Bumblebee is an all-new mold based off his appearance in Bumblebee, sharing the same transformation scheme with the first Robots in Disguise One-Step Changer Bumblebee toy.
Tribute
- Bumblebee Evolution 3-pack (Deluxe Class multi pack, 2017)
- Transformers: Tribute Bumblebee Evolution 3-pack consists of redecos of the first Deluxe Class Bumblebee figure from the 2007 Movie, High Octane Bumblebee from Age of Extinction, and the most recent, second Premier Edition Bumblebee figure. The 3-pack features particularly unique packaging, modeled after a garage, complete with graffiti.
- For the 1977 Camaro Bumblebee figure, he uses the opaque windows from the Hasbro release and the fixed Automorph gimmick from the Towed to Safety and the Evolution of a Hero 2-packs. Paint operations on this Bumblebee are minimized compared to his original release, omitting the battle damage on the vehicle mode and some smaller details of his robot mode such as the blue stripes on his thighs and parts of his face. The Automorph button does not use the painted stripes from the Evolution of a Hero 2-pack.
- The 1967 Camaro Bumblebee figure keeps the paint layout of its original "High Octane" release, but features several plastic color differences: The yellow parts are changed from a darker, more orange-y tone to the same lighter shade of yellow plastic shared among all the figures in this set, with the yellow paint operations and tampographs in vehicle mode changed accordingly, all the charcoal-colored parts are replaced by black plastic, the missile (and all of the unpaintable plastic joints) is changed from black to yellow, and the baby blue paint operations for the eyes are changed to a darker tone.
- The 2017 Camaro Bumblebee figure features smoky translucent plastic in his windows as opposed to the original's entirely transparent ones. The Hasbro stock photo for his robot mode still depicts him holding his arm cannon as a gun. This also applies to Takara's secondary stock photos. Speaking of Takara, his vehicle mode roof is also slightly mistransformed.
- The set also saw release as an Amazon Japan exclusive.
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Generations
Studio Series
- Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2018)
- ID number: 01
- Japanese ID number: SS-01
- Japanese release date: April 28, 2018
- Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, "Police Chase" backdrop
- Studio Series Bumblebee is effectively a new mold (testing the limits of what constitutes a "retool"). The figure recycles the engineering of The Last Knight Premier Edition Bumblebee, with a new vehicle shell and some body parts (mostly the lower section) that make Bumblebee slightly smaller than the original mold and thus more to scale with the Studio Series toys. He transforms into a yellow 1976 Chevrolet Camaro based on his appearance in the first live-action Transformers movie in 22 steps and includes a cardboard backdrop display depicting his encounter with Barricade. He also includes a blaster similar to the one from the Premier Edition figure, though slightly downscaled, with a different connection point and a slightly altered mirrored sculpt, similar to the Movie the Best War Hammer Bumblebee toy. The leg joints' floppy connection is also amended from the previous mold. Bumblebee features a fake front grill on his robot mode chest, which the real grill slides over in vehicle mode. He also features rectangular holes on his lower front bumper, the rocker panels, the rear end of the front hood, and the lower valance. The Stinger Blaster can be mounted onto the rear bumper.
- Depending on the individual sample's quality control, Bumblebee has some problems with parts (notably the rear section of the vehicle) refusing to lock together and continually detaching from their proper position thanks to some tolerance issues. His lack of pins on the car roof, combined with said quality control issues, make the transformation absolute hell if followed by the instructions. Thankfully, ways have been found to transform him to help remedy this problem. Additionally, while converting into both modes, don't flip the lower yellow leg pieces first or after within contact distance at the same time; Doing so can collide both parts and leaves a small but glaring paint chip. The only way to avoid this issue is by leaving the pieces untransformed/flipped back before you separate/reconnect the rear halves.
- Bumblebee, along with the rest of Wave 1 Deluxes, was made available at Hasbro Toy Shop following New York Toy Fair 2018, two months ahead of the scheduled brick and mortar release. The second run of the toy features a running change that eventually amends the quality control issues that plagued the first run. The fixed version's date code is written as "80201". Sadly some copies carrying this code still have the QC issues from the original figure.
- Bumblebee (Giveaway figure, 2018)
- ID number: 01
- Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, "Police Chase" backdrop
- This Studio Series Bumblebee is a redeco of the above figure, featuring screen-accurate battle damage on the vehicle shells. He is an exclusive Lucky Draw prize in a contest only accessible to people who bought Studio Series figures on May 15th on Hasbro China's official TaoBao online shop. There were only 300 Bumblebees made, and he is packaged in vehicle mode. This release uses the second run of the toy.
- His (mirrored) official stock photos incorrectly depict him with the cannon accessory on his left arm, but the actual figure still has the same cannon designed to be attached to the right arm as the regular release.
- Bumblebee (Giveaway figure, 2018)
- Number: 01
- Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, "Police Chase" backdrop
- Released as a giveaway for Toys"R"Us Singapore, this Studio Series Bumblebee also features hand-painted battle damage, though not identical to TaoBao's or the Clunker Bumblebee toy, but instead opting the usual paint wash as with previous giveaway figures. He could be obtained by purchasing 100 SGD of Power of the Primes and Studio Series products.
- Bumblebee (Multi-pack, 2018)
- ID number: 15
- Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, bumper, 2 rocker panels, 2 spoilers, 2 hoods, Charlie Watson figurine, "Highway Freedom" backdrop
- This Studio Series Bumblebee is a redeco of the 01 Deluxe Class toy above, featuring new customizable parts (bumper, rocker panels, spoilers, hoods) for his vehicle mode to evoke the look of a muscle car (while making use of the rectangular holes from the original toy), though they prevent him from fully transforming into robot mode while attached (with the exception of the car hood). He also includes two different options for a spoiler and the hood in car mode. The set includes a Charlie Watson figurine wearing a shirt with the Bumblebee logo. Compared to the first Studio Series Bumblebee toy, he loses the striping on the vehicle shells and chest, the silver toes & the yellow and some of the black on his chest flap (probably meant to evoke his appearance in the prequel movie), and the Stinger blaster's upper section. Instead, a vast sticker sheet is included with multiple different decals to customize the figure.
- This set was originally intended as a Toys"R"Us exclusive and had the working name "Rebekah's Garage" (presumably the name of the originally intended backdrop scene; the general retail wave 3 figure listed below has a "Charlie's Garage" backdrop), but because of Toys"R"Us's bankruptcy, those plans have changed. After having been found at a single Target store in the United States before it was even officially announced, it was revealed as an alleged Entertainment Earth "exclusive", but was simultaneously also listed by competing online retailers such as BigBadToyStore and ToyWiz, in many instances still under the old working name. It was released as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Canada, with store price tags featuring yet another working name, "Street Racer Set". Neither name can be found on the packaging, which simply calls the figure "Bumblebee" with no additional prefix or suffix, and the backdrop scene is called "Highway Freedom" on the back.
- All stock photos of the toy's robot mode are mistransformed: His rear kibble/car roof is not folded into a compact piece to tuck into his back.
- Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2018)
- ID number: 18
- Japanese ID number: SS-16
- Japanese release date: October 27, 2018
- Accessories: Detachable Gatling Gun, right arm, arm blade, battle-mask face, normal face, "Charlie's Garage" backdrop
- This Studio Series Bumblebee is an all-new mold that transforms from a robot based on the Bumblebee film into a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle and back! He also comes with a detachable right Gatling Gun arm, an arm blade that can be attached to any of his arms, and a normal face that can be switched out for a battle mask. Most of his additional accessories can be attached to the underside of his car or to his back in robot mode. The exception is one of his faces, which, hangs off his car window. Bumblebee can transform into vehicle mode with either of his faces attached, but cannot be fully transformed with his Gatling gun arm on.
- He is one of the smallest figures in the Studio Series, standing in the same height as Jazz, most likely due to his small stature in the Bumblebee film itself.
- TakaraTomy stock photos of the figure depict him lacking silver paint on his robot mode feet, similar to the slightly redecoed figure from the upcoming Then & Now 2-pack. (However, it was currently unknown if the said stock photos are digitally edited versions of the said figure (which also unintentionally revealing the toy from the 2-pack), or it was just a quality control-prone copy sent for photography.) One of the robot mode stock photos is also slightly mistransformed in robot mode: his chest pieces are not locked correctly.
- Like the first Studio Series Bumblebee, this figure also suffers from several design flaws exacerbated by potential quality control issues. Due to the tolerance-altering layers of paint involved, the connection between the face pieces and the back of the head can be too tight or pop off, potentially causing paint chipping. Meanwhile, his vehicle mode's kibble has some minor tabbing issues, notably on the waist piece; his 5mm-compatible hands are prone to popping out if rotated back too far, and his pair of wing doors in robot mode have a tendency to flop over time. However, a gradual running change seems to have fixed these errors almost entirely.
- The vehicle hood and roof that forms his backpack is meant to lock securely into a groove on his upper back in robot mode, but there are two tabs on his back that make this process very difficult and pose the risk of breaking the translucent plastic hinge that has to be forced over it during transformation. While the first tab, located on his hip, is required to store his cannon in either mode, the second tab just below the groove can be sanded down to ease transformation.
- Bumblebee Vol. 1 Retro Rock Garage (Multi-pack, July 19, 2018)
- ID number: 19
- Japanese ID number: SS-EX
- Japanese release date: November 29, 2018
- Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, Dairu Mini-Cassette, Uruaz Mini-Cassette, Dairu's left and right "Wave Blasters", Uruaz's left and right "Cannon Guns"
- Debuted at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 to commemorate the upcoming solo movie, this Studio Series Bumblebee is a redeco of the toy above based on the 1978-81 Camaro Z28, featuring molded gold plastic and gold painted vehicle shells. He also features a different vehicle striping and a "Z28" label. In addition, the set features a lineup number of 19, the second Hasbro exclusive in Studio Series to possess a number after Thundercracker. This Bumblebee uses the second run of the mold, which appears to be much more stable than the regular retail release.
- The real selling point of this set is the addition of two Japanese-original Mini-Cassettes: Dairu and Uruaz, making for the first ever Hasbro release of the molds.
- In Taiwan, this set was available at general retail. The set later saw release without any changes in Japan as a Tokyo Comic Con 2018 and TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.
- Bumblebee Vol. 2 Retro Pop Highway (Multi-pack, 2018)
- To commemorate the solo movie, this Studio Series Bumblebee is a redeco of the toy above based on the Volkswagen Beetle, featuring molded gold plastic and gold painted vehicle shells.
- This set also has the addition of two Japanese-original Mini-Cassettes: Uriad, a color-swapped transparent redeco of Dairu, and Zauru, a predeco of Uruaz in the original Zaur colors, making collectors who wanted the combined Legout in the G1 colors have to get both Retro rock and pop sets.
- Bumblebee Then & Now Multipack (Deluxe Class 2-pack, 2018)
- ID numbers: 24 & 25
- Accessories: Detachable Gatling Gun, VW right arm, arm blade, battle-mask face, normal face, detachable Stinger Blaster, Camaro right arm, California Hideout backdrop, London Escape backdrop
- The 1967 Volkswagen Bumblebee mold was later re-released along with a redeco of the second Premier Edition Bumblebee toy in the Studio Series line. Deco omissions on the 2016 Camaro Bumblebee include the silver on the leg parts and shoulders. There is some more black paint on the rocker panels and the front bumper. As for the Volkswagen Bumblebee mold; while most of the paint masks are identical to the first mold, he features a number of rusty paint applications on the lower section of the side doors & the front hood, and the silver paint operations are removed from his feet, which is previously seen in the TakaraTomy stock photo of the individual release. Additionally, the Autobot symbol on his non-battle mask face is larger.
- The CG stock photos on the packaging depicts the 1967 Bumblebee having the silver paint on his feet, while 2016 Camaro Bumblebee possesses painted lower legs and the additionally the kneecaps.
- The 1967 Bumblebee figure later saw release as an exclusive for Japan's 7net site (see below).
- WWII Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2019)
- ID number: 26
- Japanese name: World War II Bumblebee
- Japanese ID number: SS-19
- Japanese release date: January 26, 2019
- Accessories: Pistol, hammer, "WWII Flashback" backdrop
- This version of Studio Series Bumblebee is based off his appearance during World War II in The Last Knight. Rather than transforming into the Mercedes-Benz car as seen in the movie, however, he transforms into an armored car as in Josh Nizzi's concept art for the character — though it's a different armored car, being a Humber Light Reconnaissance Car rather than a Humber Scout Car! Bumblebee's Warhammer, based on the one used in World War II (and can double as a monotone version of the warhammer used in his fight against Optimus), doubles as a vehicle mode artillery barrel, with his handgun transforming into a top-mounted turret. As an unadvertised feature, the hammer can be mounted on the back with the handle facing upwards to the left.
- In a near-unnoticeable detail, the Autobot insignia can be seen on his forehead, and it blends very badly with the green plastic.
- WWII Bumblebee also features a psuedo-Automorph gimmick: His front chest panel can be pushed up and down, retracting/extending his head as long it faces upwards. Also, due to his transformation scheme, WWII Bumblebee is a shellformer, with the majority of the vehicle shells hanging on his rear like a backpack. Speaking of vehicle shells, the "backpack" also blocks the tab hole for display stands unless it's slightly lifted up. While the turret base can be rotated, the Pistol's handle is loose enough to swivel while mounted on, rendering the feature pointless. In a rather baffling design flaw: The holes on the (seemingly) bobbling chest panel are meant to lock with the shoulder joint's tabs, though both the shoulder joint and chest tabs are too further to be tabbed on. On the bright side, the arms are not easily dislodged further from the central body as the backpack is holding the shoulder joints/rear wheel kibble in place.
- This mold was retooled as WWII Hot Rod.
- Clunker Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2019)
- ID number: 27
- Japanese name: Rusty Bumblebee
- Japanese ID number: SS-23
- Japanese release date: March 23, 2019
- Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, "Used Car Shopping" backdrop
- A redeco of the Studio Series 1976 Camaro Bumblebee, "Clunker Bumblebee" sports a deco representing the beat-up look he had when first found by Sam, and even comes with a backdrop of Bolivia's Finest Quality Used Cars and Petting Zoo!
- While the deco seemed to be very similar to the giveaway figure from above, the patterns are slightly different compared to that toy. While most of his paint masks are identical from the first toy, his chest's stripes and stomach's yellow and some of the black are omitted like the Charlie Watson multipack, the rear vehicle stripes are shortened, and the entire Stinger Blaster is entirely coated in silver (sans the pegs). Finally, some yellow paint is omitted off both of his forearms. The Autobot symbol on his forehead is also slightly narrower.
- This release of the mold finally features the pins for the car roof's midsection, which prevents it from falling off during transformation.
- 1967 Rusty Bumblebee (Omni7 exclusive Deluxe Class, March 18, 2019)
- Japanese ID number: SS-EX
- Accessories: Detachable Gatling Gun, right arm, arm blade, battle-mask face, normal face
- Studio Series 1967 Rusty Bumblebee is basically the TakaraTomy counterpart of the Volkswagen Bumblebee figure from the Bumblebee Then & Now two-pack, only as a single release in exclusive blue monochrome packaging, without the Camaro figure from The Last Knight.
- Rusty Bumblebee can be obtained by purchasing the movie ticket card in two different ways: One must buy either an advanced or regular ticket at 7net to do so. Buying either of them also gives you a free circular acrylic keychain of Bumblebee.
- The stock photos for this figure are merely edited versions of the TakaraTomy stock photos for the standard retail release of SS-16 Bumblebee, with the "rust" detailing digitally added.
- Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2020)
- ID number: 49
- Japanese name: New Bumblebee
- Japanese ID number: SS-40
- Japanese release date: January 2020
- Accessories: Stinger Blaster, "City Tunnel Switch" backdrop
- The fifth general retail Bumblebee figure in the Studio Series lineup, this Bumblebee is an all-new mold that is based on his 2008 Concept Camaro form, and he shares the same transformation engineering from The Last Knight Premier Edition Bumblebee and the 1976 Camaro mold from the same subline. His head also comes with a non-removable battle mask and unlike the past Studio Series Camero Bees, he has a stinger that can be simply plugged into his hand, without the need to replace his arm. He comes with a cardboard backdrop display based on the tunnel interior where he scanned his new vehicle mode in Transformers.
Movie Edition
- Bumblebee (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2018)
- Series: 2
- Bag Code: E
- Released as part of the third-series of the blind-packed Tiny Turbo Changers line, Bumblebee is merely a re-release of the regular Bumblebee from the first two series' above, but is under the Movie Edition label as opposed to The Last Knight. He features the correctly assembled legs.
- Bumblebee (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2018)
- Series 4
- Bag Code: F
- Released in Series 4 of Tiny Turbo Changers, this Bumblebee bucks convention by being an actual brand-new mold, based off his appearance in the Bumblebee movie and transforms into a fully licensed Volkswagen Beetle and back. He shares his transformation scheme with Tiny Turbo Changers Ironhide.
- This figures was redecoed into Cliffjumper for Series 5 of the Movie Edition Tiny Turbo Changers.
Bumblebee
- Bumblebee (Power Charge, 2018)
- Japanese ID Number: BB-01
- Bumblebee Power Charge Bumblebee is a roughly Leader-height (though much chunkier) figure that transforms into a very large licensed Volkswagen Beetle in 17 steps. He's surprisingly complex and posable, sharing many broad engineering tricks with his Studio Series and Masterpiece incarnations. The major gimmick of this toy is the "Power Charge Core", a large translucent blue drum in his chest that, when rotated, makes numerous lights and sounds. In robot mode, it plays radio clips, while in vehicle mode, it makes various engine noises. He also features a deployable battle mask and arm-blade.
- Bumblebee (Titan Changer, 2018)
- An all-new mold, this Bumblebee Titan Changer Bumblebee is based on his appearance in the 2007 movie and (vaguely) the last pre-credits scene in the film.
- Bumblebee (Titan Changer, 2018)
- The Last Knight Titan Changer Bumblebee toy is re-released with a new Bumblebee movie-themed packaging.
- Bumblebee (Mission Vision, 2019)
- Released as part of the first and only wave of the Mission Vision subline, Bumblebee is an all-new Voyager-sized toy that transforms into a 1967 Camaro. Like his
enemywavemate Shatter, Bumblebee features a slide viewer-like gimmick (activated with a switch molded on his right waist), which can be viewed on both robot and car modes. Activating the switch changes three different translucent targeting plates: Scout Vision, Bee Vision, and Autobot Vision. In terms of articulation, Bumblebee features rather sparse ball-jointed arms and unlike Shatter, he only has a right plasma cannon and an open left hand.
- This figure is initially solicited as a Nitro Series toy, but ended up being revealed as a Mission Vision figure instead.[11]
Greatest Hits
- Music FX Bumblebee (Target exclusive Music FX, 2018)
- Bumblebee Greatest Hits Music FX Bumblebee is a Target retool of the Titan Changer series Bumblebee (see below) transforming into an earlier model Camaro and having built-in music and battle sound FX when you press his head or chest parts. When it comes to deco, half of his chest and the arms' silver paint operations are stripped off.
- Bumblebee Cassette Pack (Target exclusive 4-pack, 2018)
- Released as part of the Bumblebee Greatest Hits Target-exclusive Bumblebee Cassette Pack, Bumblebee is a redeco of the High Octane One-Step Changer toy from Age of Extinction.
Energon Igniters
- Bumblebee (Speed Series, 2018)
- Released as part of Bumblebee Energon Igniter's Speed Series line, this Bumblebee is a Legends/Legion-sized mold (standing in the same height as Legends Class Jazz) that transforms from robot into a licensed Volkswagen Beetle in just a few steps, and he features 3mm compatible hands. Bumblebee can also be attached to the Energon Igniters core, and due to the toy being lightweight, it can propel his vehicle mode forward very quickly. As the port is 5mm compatible, Bumblebee can mount with other smaller weapons with the same post size, making him an efficient weapon-towing vehicle. Due to being used with transformation, Bumblebee features a pair of well-articulated legs, as long you don't mind the Energon Igniters port sticking out from his left knee. Apart from the sculpted Volkswagen symbol on his front hood, Bumblebee doesn't have any single Autobot insignia tampographed or sculpted on.
- The instructions tell you that his front window panel needs to be clicked back and forth during transformation, though the said panel is super tight to the point of being reinforced. However, with a little strength of pushing it down, The panel can freely click as intended.
- His robot mode stock photo is mistransformed: his feet are not flipped out in robot mode. This mold is also used to make Cliffjumper.
- Bumblebee (Speed Series, 2018)
- Another new mold based on Bumblebee's appearance in the 2007 movie and later the last pre-credits scene in the Bumblebee movie, he now transforms into a 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. The figure's proportions and sculpted detail are significantly improved compared to his first Legends Class figure, though the new transformation leaves him with a faux chest and no trademark door-wings. His vehicle mode is largely unpainted, save for a single black paint app for the windshield and hood stripes. The black unpaintable patches on the car roof evoke roof stripes... even though this vehicle mode never had that detailing. He also features pinned wheels instead of the simple-assembly ones. In a surprisingly near-unnoticeable detail, the Autobot Insignia is sculpted on his fake chest. He shares a similar transformation scheme with Robots in Disguise (2015) Legion Class Sideswipe.
- Due to minor clipping issues and potentially a case of inferior glue, pulling out his arms/vehicle headlights while converting into robot mode with excessive force can snap his 3mm hands from his arms. Thankfully, as the hands are separate pieces, you can glue them back on with relative ease. It is unknown how many copies suffer from this flaw. Also, stock photos of his robot mode depict his eyes being unpainted.
- Energon Charge Bumblebee (2019)
- Release date: February 28, 2018
- Energon Charge Bumblebee is a clear color redeco of the Volkswagen Beetle mold above, released as a freebie for the April 2019 issue of TV Magazine, along with a buildable paper Ryusoul Changer, Ryusoul Sword, Red Ryusoul, and a RyusoulRed mask from Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger, and a Kamen Rider Buttobasoul Kamen Rider Geiz Medal. The redeco also marks the first Japanese release of the Speed Series mold.
- This release loosens the front window panel a little, allowing it to click freely. As an unadvertised feature, Energon Charge Bumblebee can also attach with the Energon Igniters core.
- The Hasbro release of the Energon Igniters Speed Camaro Bumblebee mold is available with Speed Series Barricade for this book released by Kodansha.
- Bumblebee (Power Series, 2018)
- Released as part of the individually packed Bumblebee Energon Igniters Power Series, this Bumblebee is a Scout-sized mold that transforms from a robot based on his appearance in the 2007 movie into a 1977 Camaro in just a few steps. He also features a 5mm-compatible left hand, flip-out blaster and missile rack on both sides of his vehicle rear, a molded plasma cannon on his right hand, and a battle mask on his head. The cannon barrel on his right arm functions as a 3mm port, allowing for the attachment of certain accessories to it. Bumblebee can also be attached to the Energon Igniters core to zip his vehicle mode forward. There is also a 5mm port on the vehicle mode hood.
- His articulation in robot mode is rather sparse, limited mostly to his elbows.
- The central stock photo in the rear packaging depicts him having two 5mm compatible hands, in contrast to the actual toy.
- Bumblebee (Power Plus Series, 2018)
- Released as part of the Bumblebee Power Plus Series lineup, this Bumblebee figure is based on his appearance in the titular movie, and he converts into a Volkswagen Beetle in just a few steps. He is also packed with his own Igniter Core.
- Bumblebee (Power Plus Series, 2018)
- A retool of the first Power Series toy, this Bumblebee Bumblebee now features a normal right hand and a non-masked head. As a Power Plus toy, he also comes with his own Igniter Core as well.
- Bumblebee (Nitro Series, 2018)
- Nitro Series Bumblebee is a Voyager-sized mold that converts from robot into a Volkswagen Beetle in just a few steps. Like most Energon Igniters, he comes with his own Igniter Core.
- This toy is one of the items that is released as part of Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box.[12]
Bigger Toys
- Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition (2009)
- Starting June 1, 2009, Chevrolet began taking orders for the Bumblebee Edition package for the 2009/2010 Chevy Camaro. The package consists of Rally Yellow exterior color with black "Bumblebee" stripes, as well as "Transformers" badging on the wheel center caps, sill plates, and embroidered console lid. The package was available for Camaro LT and SS models.
- Production of the Transformers Special Edition ceased on January 12, 2010, and with an estimated 1,500 Camaro to have been produced straight from order workbenches.[13] Though production for this full package (with an order of a new Camaro) has ceased, the individual parts that made up the package can still be purchased through authorised GM accessory dealers. However, inspection of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) would reveal if the Camaro was a true Transformers Special Edition or an after-market clone.
- Chevrolet Camaro 2012 Transformers Special Edition (2011)
- In conjunction with Dark of the Moon, Chevrolet began taking orders for the 2012 Transformers Special Edition package for the Chevy Camaro in July 2011, with vehicles arriving at dealers in the U.S., and Canada in September of the same year. Based upon the Bumblebee Camaro prop as it appears in Dark of the Moon, the package consists of Rally Yellow exterior color, with black rally stripes that stretched over the hood, roof, and decklid, a Dark of the Moon-inspired high-wing rear spoiler, 20-inch, black-painted wheels with performance tires, and Autobot Shield logos on the center caps and front quarter panels.
- Inside, the package has a black leather interior accented with yellow stitching on the instrument panel, center console, armrests, and seats. Autobot Shield logos were embroidered on the front headrests and the center console lid.
- Additionally, two dealer-installed options were available: exclusive, 21-inch, black-painted wheels, and a black ground-effects package.
Notes
- A weapon considered for Bumblebee was a pair of arm-mounted electrical stingers. The Bumblebee Camaro '09 toy's blade weapon might have been influenced by this early concept.
- Aaron Archer mentioned that when Hasbro received pictures of numerous toys of Bumblebee shelf-warming, they finally realized that they had indeed gone overboard with his toys. Archer suggested a need for a certain amount of yellow-colored toys in each wave, hence the large amount of Bumblebees released per wave.
References
- ↑ Original Allspark thread about the retool of Bumblebee's Automorph gimmick
- ↑ Allspark thread about the second retool of Bumblebee's Automorph gimmick
- ↑ TFW2005 thread about the retool for the second Deluxe Bumblebee toy
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Hasbro checklist featuring Screen Battles sets with additional extras
- ↑ Seibertron.com gallery of Revenge of the Fallen "Preview" Bumblebee, depicting the early version with a slightly too long missile.
- ↑ BWTF review of Revenge of the Fallen "Preview" Bumblebee, depicting the later version with a missile that fits in without a problem.
- ↑ Autobase Aichi gallery of Revenge of the Fallen "Preview" Bumblebee, featuring a comparison of both versions of the missile.
- ↑ Comparison between both versions of Revenge of the Fallen Cannon Bumblebee.
- ↑ The Asia/Australia exclusive compact packaging variant, taken from a Hobby shop in Asia
- ↑ BWTF review of Cyberverse Legion Class "Black" Bumblebee
- ↑ At the end of this Hasbro-endorsed article: "...the Nitro series will also have a Camaro ‘Bee."
- ↑ https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546
- ↑ "Camaro changes - Aqua Blue and Transformers Edition to end; high wing spoiler; hurst". Camaro5.com
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