Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)

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This article is about Bumblebee movie toys. For Bumblebee (Movie) toys, see Bumblebee (Movie)/toys.
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The Transformers: Bumblebee toyline coincides with the sixth film in the live-action film series. The toyline follows the same basis as the previous film's layout, with the majority of figures falling into two categories:

  • The "Energon Igniters" line, a series of small-to-large toys that can activate gimmicks when used together with an energon core, with a price-for-size scale similar to Cyberverse.
  • Collector-focused figures from the Studio Series toyline.

There are also assorted other gimmick toys that don't fit into these play patterns, or that are part of preexisting gimmick lines.

Hasbro Bumblebee toylines

Energon Igniters

The "Energon Igniters" line is primarily focused on interaction with "energon cores" that unlock play features in a similar manner to Cyber Keys. The igniters plug into the back of the Speed Series figures in vehicle mode, and can be placed inside the larger figures in vehicle mode, often revealing extra weaponry. When the lever on top of the igniter is pressed down and then released, a wheel on the underside of the igniter will propel the figure forwards.

Speed Series

The equivalent of a Legion Class figure. Energon cores can be attached to the back of the vehicle via the 5 mm posts on the back of the vehicle.

Wave 1
Energon Igniters Speed Series Hot Rod


Power Series

The equivalent of a One-Step Changer, but lacking the one-step changing gimmick.

Wave 1 Future waves
Energon Igniters Power Series Dropkick


Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

Future waves

Power Plus Series

Same as the Power Series, but these come with energon cores.

Wave 1 Wave 2
Energon Igniters Power Plus Bumblebee (VW)


Nitro Series

The equivalent of a Voyager Class figure.

Wave 1 Future waves
  • Bumblebee (Camaro)
  • Energon Igniters Nitro Series Barricade
    Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
    Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

    This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

    Future waves


    Generations

    Main article: Studio Series

    Presumably owing to the smaller number of characters in Bumblebee compared to other Transformers movies, the collector-focused toys of Bumblebee characters were released as part of the ongoing Studio Series line of movie toys. All toys branded as Bumblebee tie-ins are listed below.

    Deluxe Class
    Wave 3 Wave 4
    Studio Series Deluxe Class Dropkick
    Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
    Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

    This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

    Wave 4 not released yet
    Multipacks
    15 Bumblebee Bumblebee Then & Now 2-Pack
    Studio Series Bumblebee mulitpack


    Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
    Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

    This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

    Then and Now
    Exclusives
    San Diego Comic-Con 2018/Hasbro Toy Shop Entertainment Earth/Big Bad Toy Store/Gamestop
    Studio Series Bumblebee Vol. 2 Retro Pop Highway

    Various toylines

    Titan Changer Power Charge
    Power Charge Bumblebee

    Exclusives

    Greatest Hits

    Exclusive to Target, this subline focuses on a 1980s "music" theme.

    Multipacks Leader Class Electronic toys
    Greatest Hits Leader Class Soundwave

    TakaraTomy

    Bumblebee

    In Takara's Bumblebee and Studio Series (スタジオシリーズ) line, all figures are identical to their Hasbro counterparts, forgoing Takara's past practice of using more movie-accurate paint jobs. This is most likely due to the line being an official collaboration between Hasbro and TakaraTomy, much like the Masterpiece Movie Series line. There is one exclusive figure for the Bumblebee toyline though.

    Wave 1
    TakaraTomy exclusive Leader Class Legendary Optimus Prime
    Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
    Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

    This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

    Studio Series

    Wave 3 (2018)
    Studio Series Deluxe Class SS-18 Bumblebee (Hasbro and TakaraTomy versions are the same)
    Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
    Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

    This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.