Transformers 4 Bumblebee Confirmed as Vintage 1967 Camaro SS
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May 30, 2013 at 7:40am CDT
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Comment by Mindmaster
May 30, 2013
Well, halfway didn't see that coming.
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Comment by D-340
May 30, 2013
Like the 67 Camaro. But Bee? Why go backwards, seeing as he was a new Camaro already. Hmmmmm........
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Comment by Doubledealer93
May 30, 2013
Great. Well. Anyone taking bets on how long this will peg warm and be repainted?
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Comment by El Duque
May 30, 2013
I'm actually really pumped about Bee's new alt mode, it's one of my favorite muscle cars and the new color scheme is icing on the cake.
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when we get list who is in first wave
its nice to see him in black like to hear bay explain bee downgrade.
hasbro keep bumblebee at one per wave two if you have dont over do it with four per case, / endles of repaints
Comment by dragons
May 30, 2013
Doubledealer93 wrote:Great. Well. Anyone taking bets on how long this will peg warm and be repainted?
when we get list who is in first wave
its nice to see him in black like to hear bay explain bee downgrade.hasbro keep bumblebee at one per wave two if you have dont over do it with four per case, / endles of repaints
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Comment by sdn1337
May 30, 2013
It would be insane if that rusty car is Ultra Magnus... I wouldn't be suprised considering he was scrapped for the third movie I believe.
I like Bumblbee's new look. Maybe a tad more yellow. A thin line going through the left and right sides of the car will do it for me.
I just want to see the robot modes already! It's definitely going to take a little time though. It would be nice if Bee has a voice in this movie but I don't think that is going to happen. Considering not being able to speak is his new gimmick.
It isn't a big deal to me. We just need more focus on the Transformers this time around.
I like Bumblbee's new look. Maybe a tad more yellow. A thin line going through the left and right sides of the car will do it for me.
I just want to see the robot modes already! It's definitely going to take a little time though. It would be nice if Bee has a voice in this movie but I don't think that is going to happen. Considering not being able to speak is his new gimmick.
It isn't a big deal to me. We just need more focus on the Transformers this time around.
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Bad. Ass. Almost makes up for Prime's shitty new alt mode. Almost.
Also, Magnus wasn't exactly "scrapped" from DotM, Sentinel Prime was originally going to be called Ultra Magnus, but then they changed it. They thought Magnus was too much of a goody-2-shoes to be a turncoat.
But if he was that rusty old cab-over? It'd be cool. Personally, I wish it was Grimlock. I really don't want to see a mechanical dinosaur. Not sure why.
Comment by Rodimus Prime
May 30, 2013
El Duque wrote:The older model Camaro seen at the Transformers 4 set in the Navajo Tribal Park in Monument Valley has been officially confirmed as Bumblebee! Director Michael Bay's official website has announced that Bumblebee's new vehicle mode is a highly modified, vintage 1967 Camaro SS. Check out the official image below.
Bad. Ass. Almost makes up for Prime's shitty new alt mode. Almost.
Also, Magnus wasn't exactly "scrapped" from DotM, Sentinel Prime was originally going to be called Ultra Magnus, but then they changed it. They thought Magnus was too much of a goody-2-shoes to be a turncoat.
But if he was that rusty old cab-over? It'd be cool. Personally, I wish it was Grimlock. I really don't want to see a mechanical dinosaur. Not sure why.
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Comment by Megatron Wolf
May 30, 2013
well thats one step in the right direction, now we just have to hope his tranformation/robot mode is different. Still doesnt make up for Prims horrible alt mode, And i would accept that old cabover as magnus as long as he has his trailer and it looks like magnus. Hopefully its not Galvatron
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Source for why they changed the name?
Shockwave and Megatron were labelled "Blitzwing" and "Cyclonus" in concept art, despite their identity being blatantly obvious. I could see them doing the same for Sentinel.
Comment by Noideaforaname
May 30, 2013
Rodimus Prime wrote:Also, Magnus wasn't exactly "scrapped" from DotM, Sentinel Prime was originally going to be called Ultra Magnus, but then they changed it. They thought Magnus was too much of a goody-2-shoes to be a turncoat.
Source for why they changed the name?
Shockwave and Megatron were labelled "Blitzwing" and "Cyclonus" in concept art, despite their identity being blatantly obvious. I could see them doing the same for Sentinel.
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Maybe. It was in the extras on the limited movie trilogy set blu ray for DoTM. I watched it when I 1st got it, haven't seen it since. But Sentinel was clearly called Ultra Magnus in pre-production. I recall them saying they changed it so Magnus's "character wasn't tarnished." Or something like that.
Comment by Rodimus Prime
May 30, 2013
Noideaforaname wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Also, Magnus wasn't exactly "scrapped" from DotM, Sentinel Prime was originally going to be called Ultra Magnus, but then they changed it. They thought Magnus was too much of a goody-2-shoes to be a turncoat.
Source for why they changed the name?
Shockwave and Megatron were labelled "Blitzwing" and "Cyclonus" in concept art, despite their identity being blatantly obvious. I could see them doing the same for Sentinel.
Maybe. It was in the extras on the limited movie trilogy set blu ray for DoTM. I watched it when I 1st got it, haven't seen it since. But Sentinel was clearly called Ultra Magnus in pre-production. I recall them saying they changed it so Magnus's "character wasn't tarnished." Or something like that.
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Comment by welcometothedarksyde
May 30, 2013
'Murica!
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Is that a word?
Comment by njb902
May 30, 2013
welcometothedarksyde wrote:'Murica!
Is that a word?
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Comment by shockfreak01
May 30, 2013
I don't get why everybodys hating on OP's alt mode. Bay said it would be a massive revamp for all the characters, and optimus got the biggest revamp. I personally think its a great looking mode, and absolutely need to see the robot mode ASAP.
And youll never hear me say this again, but HASBRO, I want a leader Bumblebee.
And youll never hear me say this again, but HASBRO, I want a leader Bumblebee.
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More or less. Some redneck came up with the term trying to make the word "America" sound tougher. It's caught on ever since, and it's got it's own little meme and series of jokes & gags.
Comment by Mindmaster
May 30, 2013
njb902 wrote:welcometothedarksyde wrote:'Murica!
Is that a word?
More or less. Some redneck came up with the term trying to make the word "America" sound tougher. It's caught on ever since, and it's got it's own little meme and series of jokes & gags.
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Couldn't help thinking that myself
Very strange 'Bee has gone 'backwards'...still I guess maybe they are aiming for car enthusiasts?
He looks a bit like TFP Cliffjumper though...maybe it's a round-a-bout homage and now 'Bee is kinda like a re-paint of an original Cliff mold? 
Hey, it'd be kinda cool of he transformed like TFP Cliff. It'd be closer to that classic Bumblebee transformation and less like Jazz etc.
Comment by hinomars19
May 30, 2013
KnightStrike wrote:
As for the rusty old truck, my guess is Bay is using it as the butt of a joke involving Optimus's new alt mode similarly to the whole yellow Volkswagen at the car lot with Camaro Bumblebee in the first movie.
Couldn't help thinking that myself
Very strange 'Bee has gone 'backwards'...still I guess maybe they are aiming for car enthusiasts?
He looks a bit like TFP Cliffjumper though...maybe it's a round-a-bout homage and now 'Bee is kinda like a re-paint of an original Cliff mold? Hey, it'd be kinda cool of he transformed like TFP Cliff. It'd be closer to that classic Bumblebee transformation and less like Jazz etc.
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Comment by leokearon
May 30, 2013
Optimus and Bumblebee, so much for new cast
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Like Hasbro is going to do away with their prime moneymaking characters in the Transformers franchise.
Comment by Mindmaster
May 30, 2013
leokearon wrote:Optimus and Bumblebee, so much for new cast
Like Hasbro is going to do away with their prime moneymaking characters in the Transformers franchise.
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Yeah because Shelfwarmers make loads of money
Comment by leokearon
May 30, 2013
Mindmaster wrote:leokearon wrote:Optimus and Bumblebee, so much for new cast
Like Hasbro is going to do away with their prime moneymaking characters in the Transformers franchise.
Yeah because Shelfwarmers make loads of money
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Comment by MGrotusque
May 30, 2013
I hate to say it but BB is the best car of the bunch and the most logical of all the cars that we've seen so far in regards to the RID theme. I'm glad they went this route with him instead of amping him up into some super flashy pimped out retardedness.
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Comment by Red 50
May 30, 2013
Gotta say that old-school Camo is nice.
It has character. That's what I like about old and used stuff. They've seen life. Heck, even both of my leather-jackets are second-handed. That thing looks good for Bee.
I just hope they FINALLY get Bee talking, not through the radio.
It has character. That's what I like about old and used stuff. They've seen life. Heck, even both of my leather-jackets are second-handed. That thing looks good for Bee.
I just hope they FINALLY get Bee talking, not through the radio.
