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San Diego Comic Con Hasbro Transformers Masterpiece Bumblebee available for U.S. online #SDCC #HasbroSDCC

Posted by Bronzewolf Jul 23, 2016 at 1:45pm CDT 31,149 views
Seibertronians, it seems Hasbro has finally released their MP-08 Bumblebee to US markets! Yes, the day has finally come, and he's available in the US through the Toys R Us website, along with some of their other SDCC "Exclusive" toys! The included description is the same from the Canadian release:

Transformers Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest Transformers characters in a high level of detail. This Masterpiece Bumblebee figure is inspired by the classic 1986 Transformers animated movie and depicts the Autobot scout in his G1 Volkswagen Beetle form. This ultra-premium, collectible figure is a must-have for any Transformers collection.

Before becoming a renowned warrior and trusted lieutenant to Optimus Prime, Bumblebee was a young scout, eager to prove himself in the eyes of his fellow Autobots. Despite his small stature, Bumblebee earned the respect and admiration of his comrades through acts of bravery that far exceeded his size. He was among the first Autobots to arrive on Earth and, thanks to his friendship with Spike Witwicky, played a crucial role in gaining humanity's trust.

This Masterpiece Bumblebee figure converts from robot mode to a licensed Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle vehicle mode. It comes with a converting Exosuit Spike Witwicky figure. Both are inspired by the classic 1986 Transformers animated film. The figure comes with 2 swappable faceplates (smiling and neutral), a blaster accessory, a removable spare tire cover, and an extra side mirror. MP-08.

Product Features:
Masterpiece Edition G1 Bumblebee figure

Inspired by the 1986 Transformers animated movie

Converts to a licensed Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle vehicle mode

Comes with a converting Exosuit Spike Witwicky figure

Includes 2 swappable faceplates and a blaster accessory

Action figure scale: 6 inches


Do you own the Takara version of this figure? How do you think it compares? What's your thought on the higher price? Let us know in the comments, and, as always, keep your optics and audio sensors tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest and greatest Transformers news on the net!

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Comment by william-james88 Jul 28, 2016
We knew Hasbro's Transformers Masterpiece MP-08 Bumblebee was coming to Toysrus (at least online), but we weren't sure exactly when we could find it in stores, if ever. It turns out to be in stores right now.
Transformers fan Scott found Masterpiece Bumblebee at Toysrus in Holbrook Long Island New York for $ 64.99 and took images as proof. Will any of you be picking it up? Let us know!

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Comment by boyatlarge Jul 28, 2016
One of my favorite pieces of the engineering of this figure is how the remaining hood piece that does not form his feet folds up and goes into his body portion. I find it odd that this was not done for the photography for the box art.
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Comment by Sabrblade Jul 28, 2016
boyatlarge wrote:One of my favorite pieces of the engineering of this figure is how the remaining hood piece that does not form his feet folds up and goes into his body portion. I find it odd that this was not done for the photography for the box art.
Gotta display that Volkswagen logo. ;)
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Comment by shocksound96 Jul 28, 2016
Also found him here in Iowa, didn't get though because i only had 20 dollars on me, so i got TR Blurr
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Comment by Megatron Wolf Jul 28, 2016
Wow holbrook restocked thats a surprise, might have to take a look next time im in the area.
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Comment by william-james88 Oct 13, 2016
Masterpiece Bumblebee is slowly making his way to retail in the US for $65 at Toysrus. In this occasion, Hasbro has pulled all the stops to advertise this release by having a commercial that has both John Warden, Hasbro's main design manager, and Shogo Hasui, the Takara designer who created this toy, promoting the toy. Of course, this commercial does have a few tongue in cheek lines, like saying how the box has great photography while the image is blatantly mistransformed (as is the toy in the commercial). In any case, it's more than most of us expected for the attention Hasbro would bring to their Masterpiece line, enjoy!

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Comment by dabattousai Oct 13, 2016
Favorite quote, "Awesome product photography." yeahhhhh, with that front hood piece on Bumblebee's crotch.

If it was intentional because Volkswagen wanted their logo to show, then I will forgive it.
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Comment by william-james88 Oct 13, 2016
dabattousai wrote:Favorite quote, "Awesome product photography." yeahhhhh, with that front hood piece on Bumblebee's crotch.

If it was intentional because Volkswagen wanted their logo to show, then I will forgive it.

What about the quote about the exosuit Spike wore on the show? When did he wear it in the show?
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Comment by fenrir72 Oct 13, 2016
william-james88 wrote:
dabattousai wrote:Favorite quote, "Awesome product photography." yeahhhhh, with that front hood piece on Bumblebee's crotch.

If it was intentional because Volkswagen wanted their logo to show, then I will forgive it.

What about the quote about the exosuit Spike wore on the show? When did he wear it in the show?


Perhaps he meant the "Movie". Sometimes it gets confusing after nearly 30 years you just blurt out things.

That or the translator sucks. :lol:
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Comment by Sabrblade Oct 13, 2016
fenrir72 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
dabattousai wrote:Favorite quote, "Awesome product photography." yeahhhhh, with that front hood piece on Bumblebee's crotch.

If it was intentional because Volkswagen wanted their logo to show, then I will forgive it.

What about the quote about the exosuit Spike wore on the show? When did he wear it in the show?


Perhaps he meant the "Movie". Sometimes it gets confusing after nearly 30 years you just blurt out things.

That or the translator sucks. :lol:
As it turns out, the sole other time that Spike was seen wearing an Exosuit outside of the movie was in an episode... of The Headmasters cartoon. Probably not what Warden was thinking about at the time, though.

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Comment by fenrir72 Oct 13, 2016
Sabrblade wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
dabattousai wrote:Favorite quote, "Awesome product photography." yeahhhhh, with that front hood piece on Bumblebee's crotch.

If it was intentional because Volkswagen wanted their logo to show, then I will forgive it.

What about the quote about the exosuit Spike wore on the show? When did he wear it in the show?


Perhaps he meant the "Movie". Sometimes it gets confusing after nearly 30 years you just blurt out things.

That or the translator sucks. :lol:
As it turns out, the sole other time that Spike was seen wearing an Exosuit outside of the movie was in an episode... of The Headmasters cartoon. Probably not what Warden was thinking about at the time, though.

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Just prior to Mars exploding.Second appearance of "big mode" :lol: the gattai sequence was interrupted of course.

P.S.

I hope VW isn't giving Takara or Hb any grief with the Porsche TM. Jazz and CJ really need an MP release! :PRAY:
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Comment by Triptykon Oct 14, 2016
Saw him @ Madison WI. Toys R Us, (Also had a few Fortress Maximus)
I had to leave him behind, can't afford it right now :(
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Comment by miguelus_prime Oct 14, 2016
Don't you remember the Headmasters opening?

That is ALL episodes :P

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[youtube]https://youtu.be/oQKavTdZKvA?t=22[/youtube]
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Comment by fenrir72 Oct 14, 2016
miguelus_prime wrote:Don't you remember the Headmasters opening?

That is ALL episodes :P

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[youtube]https://youtu.be/oQKavTdZKvA?t=22[/youtube]


As Sabrblade mentioned, Spike also used the Exosuit in the episode set Mars.Episodes #13 and 14 to be exact.
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Comment by nycPrime Dec 5, 2016
Hey everyone, quick question. I lost the side mirror for MP BB and was wondering if there's an easy way to replace it. I'm wary of taking the 2nd one out of the box and losing that one too, leaving me with none. I tried ebay and reaching out to Hasbro, but no luck with both. Any ideas?
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