Bumblebee (ES)

The name or term "Bumblebee" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Bumblebee (disambiguation).

Bumblebee is an Autobot from the EarthSpark continuity family.

Bumblebee, I see your value now.

Bumblebee has been at Optimus Prime's side since the Autobots arrived from Cybertron back in the 1980s. Famous for his daring skills and high-speed driving abilities, it was a shock when he vanished, going undercover for years at the behest of his commander. Now, in the modern day, he's returned not to reclaim the spotlight as an Autobot hero, but to teach the newest generation of Transformers, the Terrans, who have been adopted by the human Malto family.

His reputation and experience has made Bumblebee somewhat ill-equipped to handle his new mentorship role. He'd rather be in the middle of trashing Decepticons than lesson planning, and he's bought into his own hype, expecting others to immediately listen to him and follow his orders or advice. It's been a rude awakening for a bot who thinks he's one of the best, combined with the fact that he has to keep his own existence a secret from G.H.O.S.T.. But his spark is in the right place, and he's found a surprising confidant in his self-proclaimed biggest fan, Alex Malto. Bumblebee may be the Terrans' teacher, but maybe the Maltos can teach him something about what's he's been missing for years: being part of a family.

Fiction

EarthSpark cartoon

Voice actor: Danny Pudi (English), Alfredo Gabriel Basurto (Latin American Spanish), Davide Garbolino (Italian), Gil Mesquita (Brazilian Portuguese)

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Bumblebee fought alongside the Autobots in their war against the Decepticons, becoming a key ally of Optimus Prime. While initially staying behind on Cybertron too hold the line, he ended up joining his allies on Earth, becoming one of many stranded there. After the war ended, he suddenly disappeared, with many believing he had perished. Secret Legacy, Part 1 In truth, he had actually gone into hiding, with a select few being made aware of his location.

Years later, Bumblebee's hiatus was bought to an end when Optimus came to him with a new mission. First, he aided in battling a group of Decepticons controlled by Mandroid, saving his biggest fan Alex Malto from the Insecticon Bombshell. Afterwards, Bumblebee was given his true assignment: mentoring the newly onlined Terrans Twitch and Thrash alongside the Malto family, much to Alex's joy (and Bumblebee's chagrin). That night he showed up to a Malto family cookout, beginning his stay with them. Secret Legacy, Part 2

Toys

EarthSpark

• Bumblebee (Tacticon Assortment, 2022)

"Tacticon assortment" Bumblebee is a small figure that converts from a small car into an unposeable robot with just a single step controlled by your fingertip.

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• Bumblebee (1-Step Flip Changer, 2022)

"1-Step Flip Changer" Bumblebee is a simple toy that converts from robot to vehicle and vice versa by being folded inside-out/outside-in, much like a switchblade.

• Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2022)
  • Accessories: Blaster, right arm for Mandroid

Released as part of the first Deluxe Class wave, this Bumblebee is a show-accurate mold that is more poseable than most of his releases. He also comes with a Build-A-Figure piece, in this case; a right arm for Mandroid.

• Bumblebee & Mo Malto (Spin Changer, 2022)
  • Accessories: Mo Malto figurine

Spin Changer Bumblebee is a larger figure that features a spinning gimmick on the upper torso if the included Mo Malto figurine is mounted onto it.