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News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:43 pm

We've become pretty familiar with the new design for Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime robot mode, but Bumblebee has managed to stay off the radar for the most part. We've caught glimpse of him here and there from various licensed products, which is the case again today, but this is best look we've got his new robot mode to date. The images comes to us from the latest product catalog from Carrera Toys, who are producing a Transformers: Age of Extinction slot car set, which features the aforementioned Bee and Lockdown (2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4). Check out the images mirrored below.

Who’ll be first over the line? Guide your favourite character to victory around this high-speed circuit! Transformers bring genuine cult action kicks to bedrooms and basements. A blockbusting spectacle otherwise only seen at the movies. The 4.2 meter Transformers’ circuit offers every type of action you could dream of with a fly-over that test nerves to the limit – and ensures hours of great racing entertainment with two well-matched and ruthless opponents. It’s time for the final showdown! Ready, steady – go!

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:01 pm

Glad to see that the one of the things they carried over from the old design is the oversized crotch plate...

by **ZackRoyer** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:10 pm

I want to race Raphael vs Spider man

News Credits: 3595 · by **Seibertron** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:23 pm

This racing set would be awesome ... if the cars transformed like the vintage set.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:27 pm

More black than yellow in 'bot mode from what I can tell. Glad to see the Beast Hunters deco is changing the way future Bumblebees are presented.

by **autobot1979** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:28 pm

I like bee new design. But who said the Avamtador is Lockdown?

by **TimothyR** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:28 pm

i think bumblebee looks very cool.. i still don't like the disappearing car parts in robot mode though.. .

it looks like his door wings are gone which is going to be good for the toy.. since not a single version of bumblebee in toy form had the doors in the accurate position.. 07 concept got it close.

i love the new camaro design too. i'm surprised so many people dislike it.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:30 pm

autobot1979 wrote:I like bee new design. But who said the Avamtador is Lockdown?

The racing set is Bumblebee vs Lockdown. Revealed at the UK toy fair.

by **autobot1979** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:40 pm

Ok then. Bumblebee is more black than yellow , it is nice. The doors are on his shoulders !

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:44 pm

autobot1979 wrote:Ok then. Bumblebee is more black than yellow , it is nice. The doors are on his shoulders !

So what? Lots of Transformers have doors on their shoulders. :/

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 7:06 pm

Oh, cool, they redesigned TF Prime Bumblebee...wait a second!

by **Rated X** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 7:11 pm

Im not a fan of old characters getting new bodies for each movie, especially when their alt mode hasnt changed. Just leave them alone. It worked fine for Rachet and Ironhide. And wasnt Sideswipe the same robot mode even when he went convertible ?

by **gothsaurus** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 7:34 pm

Chastity belt for the win!!!

News Credits: 13 · by **OptimalOptimus2** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 7:51 pm

I like Bumblebee's new look. I didn't like how they beefed him up in Dark of the Moon.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:49 pm

Not the best angle, but he looks okay.

by **MINDVVIPE** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:23 pm

Looks meh. Way too overly angular and random all over the place.

News Credits: 1 · by **T-Macksimus** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:27 pm

Very stylized, very obvious that artistic license has been taken. Anyone counting on this as an accurate representation should get both their eyes and their head checked. I've seen box art on KO figures come closer to actual product depiction or character representation than this. >:oP

by **rockman_fan** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:41 pm

IDK what the pile of scrap is in the first panel but BB looks a LOT like a ninja turtle...

by **noctorro** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:33 am

I'm liking the new design!

News Credits: 1 · by **njb902** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:40 am

It definitely fits in with the armour motif.

And as always Rated X hates change.

by **noctorro** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 9:16 am

njb902 wrote:
And as always Rated X hates change.

Hahahahahaha :lol:

So true

by **Deathscythetransform** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 5:42 pm

I for one don't know a **** what they are trying to do to the franchise with those horrible robot modes styles, but if their goal is to kill it, they sure are doing it well

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 5:45 pm

Deathscythetransform wrote:I for one don't know a **** what they are trying to do to the franchise with those horrible robot modes styles, but if their goal is to kill it, they sure are doing it well

The brand has survived worse.

by **gothsaurus** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 5:58 pm

after watching the last three films, this seems pretty consistent. I can't find myself getting upset about it.

by **Just Negare** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 2:56 am

Lose the crotch thing.

Otherwise, I'm not overly concerned. I think with the last two abortions, we'd all be a bit naive if we expected an oscar award winning outing. With that said, I'd rather they focused on the important things, like plot and dialogue and not pooping on all the Transformers mythos instead of where they shove doorwings.

Did laugh at matrix pixie dust though.

Eh, what the hey, I have disposible income! Go nuts, Mr. Bay!