TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand

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As many of you may know the TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee is getting a G2 deco release (as MP-21G respectively), and Weibo user Lost-Zzl has some in-hand shots! Generation 2 of course took place in the 90's when everything was shiny, neon, and mostly, EXTREME. So this Gold Chromed Bumblebee certainly fits in that category. With these shots we also see that this G2 version comes with all 3 faces (2 stock & Amazon Bonus) and that the molded G2 Autobot chest insignia is flipped around (in case you sensed something was missing). Scroll down to see the shots, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!

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Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1692844)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 31st, 2015 @ 5:20pm CDT

Wow, paint looks pretty great. Looking forward to seeing some pix with the cartoon face.

And I think that I just now realised that MP-21 has waist swivel. :lol:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1692860)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 31st, 2015 @ 6:55pm CDT

Cyberpath wrote:Wow, paint looks pretty great. Looking forward to seeing some pix with the cartoon face.

And I think that I just now realised that MP-21 has waist swivel.

More poseable than Uncle Magnus :grin:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1692868)
Posted by dragons on May 31st, 2015 @ 7:15pm CDT

Cyberpath wrote:Wow, paint looks pretty great. Looking forward to seeing some pix with the cartoon face.

And I think that I just now realised that MP-21 has waist swivel.

Look for video review on youtube you will see cartoon face :-$

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1692869)
Posted by Cobotron on May 31st, 2015 @ 7:26pm CDT

This just made me realize we are getting close to release time. Can't wait!

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1692927)
Posted by prjkt on May 31st, 2015 @ 10:13pm CDT

This will be my first MP figure

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693024)
Posted by Unicron Magnus on June 1st, 2015 @ 6:02am CDT

dragons wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:Wow, paint looks pretty great. Looking forward to seeing some pix with the cartoon face.

And I think that I just now realized that MP-21 has waist swivel.

Look for video review on youtube you will see cartoon face

I actually prefer the toy's "Battle Mask" face to the cartoon face. I know, I know, BLASPHEMY! :michaelbay:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693041)
Posted by xRotorstormx on June 1st, 2015 @ 7:43am CDT

Glorious! I really hope they do more G2 inspired figures. Can't wait to add him to the collection.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693064)
Posted by shajaki on June 1st, 2015 @ 10:06am CDT

Unicron Magnus wrote:I actually prefer the toy's "Battle Mask" face to the cartoon face. I know, I know, BLASPHEMY!

Not at all! The battle mask is so awesome, I'll eventually buy a second MP BB to display him both ways.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693067)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2015 @ 10:09am CDT

shajaki wrote:
Unicron Magnus wrote:I actually prefer the toy's "Battle Mask" face to the cartoon face. I know, I know, BLASPHEMY!
Not at all! The battle mask is so awesome, I'll eventually buy a second MP BB to display him both ways.

If it were me, I'd have MP-21 with the cartoon face and MP-21G with the battle mask.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693097)
Posted by shajaki on June 1st, 2015 @ 12:13pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Unicron Magnus wrote:I actually prefer the toy's "Battle Mask" face to the cartoon face. I know, I know, BLASPHEMY!
Not at all! The battle mask is so awesome, I'll eventually buy a second MP BB to display him both ways.
If it were me, I'd have MP-21 with the cartoon face and MP-21G with the battle mask.

I've almost got 4 different MP displays going:
-Cartoon accurate (which is most TT releases)
-G1 toy accurate (Silverstreak, Prowl w/repros and shoulder cannons, and BB w/mask)
-Comic & Oddballs (YOTX, King Grim, G2's)

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693098)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT

shajaki wrote:-G1 toy accurate (Silverstreak, Prowl w/repros and shoulder cannons, and BB w/mask)

You could toss Hasbro's Grimlock and Rodimus into that category.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693099)
Posted by shajaki on June 1st, 2015 @ 12:22pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
shajaki wrote:-G1 toy accurate (Silverstreak, Prowl w/repros and shoulder cannons, and BB w/mask)
You could toss Hasbro's Grimlock and Rodimus into that category.

I wasn't listing them all, but yeah totally. Speaking of Grimlock, I'm very surprised they never made a cartoon accurate yellow (instead of gold) version, or a G2 Blue version. I'd but those in a heartbeat!

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693140)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on June 1st, 2015 @ 2:41pm CDT

I've always liked G1/2 Bee with a face mask. It was somewhat disappointing when his pretender form lacked it.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693257)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2015 @ 7:31pm CDT

Optimum Supreme wrote:I've always liked G1/2 Bee with a face mask. It was somewhat disappointing when his pretender form lacked it.

It was really weird how that toy even had Cliffjumper's face instead of Bumblebee's.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693731)
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 2nd, 2015 @ 10:39pm CDT

If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693735)
Posted by shajaki on June 2nd, 2015 @ 10:48pm CDT

RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.

With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693743)
Posted by Cobotron on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:03pm CDT

shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.

If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece. [-(

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693748)
Posted by shajaki on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:10pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:
shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.
If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.

Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be Cliffjumper

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693750)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:13pm CDT

shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.
If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.

Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be Cliffjumper

Stinger.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693754)
Posted by shajaki on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:20pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.
If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.

Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be Cliffjumper
Stinger.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693797)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 1:53am CDT

shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.
If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.

Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be Cliffjumper

Wasn't CJ called Cliff in Japan?

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693807)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 2:28am CDT

shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.

I've a sinking feeling that we may never get an MP Cliffjumper because of this.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693919)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 3rd, 2015 @ 10:41am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.
If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.

Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be Cliffjumper

Wasn't CJ called Cliff in Japan?

Yes.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693942)
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 3rd, 2015 @ 11:45am CDT

SKYWARPED_128 wrote:
shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.

I've a sinking feeling that we may never get an MP Cliffjumper because of this.

Maybe, that's how they'll get around around the licensing issue. By leaving it as a chibi car.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693947)
Posted by shajaki on June 3rd, 2015 @ 11:55am CDT

If they want to make Jazz they certainly won't make a move that'd piss off Porsche. So I doubt there's any "getting around" the licensing for CJ.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694270)
Posted by Burn on June 4th, 2015 @ 3:57am CDT

Following in the footsteps of recent Masterpiece releases, Goktimus Prime of OzFormers has revealed that Masterpiece G2 Bumblebee will see an Australian release through Toys 'R Us Australia.

GoktimusPrime via OzFormers wrote:I am now authorised to reveal that we will be getting MP G2 Bumblebee at TRU here. Hopefully he'll be around the $100 mark, same as previous imported MP cars.

If you're Australian and looking to pick the figure up locally, keep an eye out and when you find him let us know!

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694284)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 4th, 2015 @ 5:05am CDT

Optimum Supreme wrote:I've always liked G1/2 Bee with a face mask. It was somewhat disappointing when his pretender form lacked it.

Same. It's one of the reasons I preferred Goldbug to Bumblebee.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694288)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 4th, 2015 @ 5:35am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.
If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.

Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be Cliffjumper

Wasn't CJ called Cliff in Japan?
Yes.

So if MP Cliff(Cliffjumper) is released, he'll be called Cliff just like Bumble (Bumblebee), jus like Cosmos is called Adams.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694330)
Posted by Rated X on June 4th, 2015 @ 8:24am CDT

I dont understand how one non-Asian country gets both takara and hasbro ? Is there a huge Japanese population down under ? I wouldnt know...

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694373)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 4th, 2015 @ 9:47am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:So if MP Cliff(Cliffjumper) is released, he'll be called Cliff just like Bumble (Bumblebee), jus like Cosmos is called Adams.

Yes.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694551)
Posted by Burn on June 4th, 2015 @ 3:52pm CDT

Rated X wrote:I dont understand how one non-Asian country gets both takara and hasbro ? Is there a huge Japanese population down under ? I wouldnt know...

Have you tried Googling your answer? :wink:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694795)
Posted by phantom1592 on June 5th, 2015 @ 1:32am CDT

Optimum Supreme wrote:I've always liked G1/2 Bee with a face mask. It was somewhat disappointing when his pretender form lacked it.

Anyone know the story behind the 'facemasks'? Has this always been a concept and I just didn't know about it? Some sort of media that did this?

I think Beast Wars was the first time I saw Optimus go from robo lips to traditional visor for battle...

Prior to that I always just assumed 'toy head' vs. 'cartoon head'. There had been design changes with other toy lines... but this is the first line I saw acknowledge it.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1699678)
Posted by Autobot032 on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:16am CDT

Courtesy of US e-tailer Toy Dojo, we have a new image of the upcoming MP-21G G2 Bumblebee. Coming from the Tokyo Toy Show, which we reported on earlier today, there's a ton of new stuff coming from Takara that's going to wow and impress.

Bumblebee is scheduled for a July release and can be preordered at your favorite retailer right now. After you're done preordering this fantastic figure, check out our gallery of Mp-21 Bumblebee, which you can see right here.

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1699688)
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:29am CDT

G1 bumblebee check G1 Goldbug nope G2 Bumblebee check will we get a goldbug? Yes probably ssoon isnce all they need is to replace so.bits of masterpiece bumblebees sections woth blue plastic

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1699690)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:31am CDT

Starsaber468 wrote:G1 bumblebee check G1 Goldbug nope G2 Bumblebee check will we get a goldbug? Yes probably ssoon isnce all they need is to replace so.bits of masterpiece bumblebees sections woth blue plastic

Goldbug needs/deserves his own mold, not a mere remold.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1699699)
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:38am CDT

To me goldbug is a repaint of bumblebee that has a blue head and some blue sections on him and has a face plate and also is the Cooler verison of bumblebee

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1699709)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 18th, 2015 @ 1:00am CDT

Starsaber468 wrote:To me goldbug is a repaint of bumblebee that has a blue head and some blue sections on him and has a face plate and also is the Cooler verison of bumblebee

He's much more than that:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1700199)
Posted by GrumpyPrime on June 19th, 2015 @ 1:24am CDT

Hi all.

To me it's not goldbug. Only a repaint of bumblebee. The G1 goldbug looks different in robotmode.

I do like the jetpack though.

Ba wip granaa wip ninny ban
GrumpyPrime

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1700208)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 19th, 2015 @ 2:10am CDT

Anyways guys, don't hate TT for maxing out their investment in the mold. Aside from the paint apps, Jetpack, remolded sigil, removal of the Exosuit and addition of the battlemask.this makes this Goldbug to them. If they added the back pack hood, maybe we can call him "the" Goldbug

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1700241)
Posted by shajaki on June 19th, 2015 @ 7:02am CDT

GrumpyPrime wrote:Hi all.

To me it's not goldbug. Only a repaint of bumblebee. The G1 goldbug looks different in robotmode.

I do like the jetpack though.

Ba wip granaa wip ninny ban
GrumpyPrime

Welcome! But you don't seem very grumpy... (which is ok

)

People can use it for whatever they want, but its a perfect G2 BB. They went above and beyond with that molded G2 insignia. Sideswipe only had a sticker

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703360)
Posted by mooncake623 on June 26th, 2015 @ 9:59am CDT

Facebook group Planet Iacon posted some new in-hand photos Masterpiece G2 Bumblebee. In these pictures you can check out MP G2 Bumblebee in all it's metallic paint job glory! You can also see from the pictures the Jetpack and the face-plate accessories that he comes with. Check out the images we've mirror below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703417)
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT

As cool as this gold MP Bumblebee is, it should have come with another Goldbug head for added variety. Maybe a 3P can make a blue head, gun, and maybe even limbs. :-?

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703421)
Posted by Randomhero on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:32pm CDT

Then it would be a G2 bumblebee with a stupid blue head. That's not remotely close to what they're going for with this figure. Especially since the body is all bumblebee and not goldbug.

I can't wait to get this guy, 22-23 years later I still have my original G2 and am looking forward to putting them next to each other.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703428)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:56pm CDT

Goldbug deserves his own mold just as Ultra Magnus deserved his.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703449)
Posted by RodimusRex on June 26th, 2015 @ 2:49pm CDT

shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.
If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.

Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be Cliffjumper

A Red Bumblebee would be a G2 Hubcap, wouldn't it?

Heck, they could keep the G2 tooling all the way there.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703490)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 26th, 2015 @ 5:18pm CDT

RodimusRex wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
shajaki wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.
If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.

Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be Cliffjumper

A Red Bumblebee would be a G2 Hubcap, wouldn't it?

Heck, they could keep the G2 tooling all the way there.

Not quite, as Hubcap has a different head and uses the Cliffjumper mold (which, for the record, is not a retool of Bumblebee):

A red MP Bumble would simply be "Bumble Red Version"

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703622)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 27th, 2015 @ 12:59am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:A red MP Bumble would simply be "Bumble Red Version"

Or Stinger.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703649)
Posted by durroth on June 27th, 2015 @ 2:29am CDT

No. Bad Sabr. You go to your room and think about what you've done. :-x

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Posted by Sabrblade on June 27th, 2015 @ 10:02am CDT

durroth wrote: No. Bad Sabr. You go to your room and think about what you've done.

takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-21-bumblebee-discussion-t98889s850.php#p1693754

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703816)
Posted by RodimusRex on June 27th, 2015 @ 9:16pm CDT

So, if the issue with Cliffjumper is one of licensing and deformation, I'll throw out a solution, however painful:

Release a retool of Bumblebee as an Audi TT. It looks reasonably close to an SD Porsche and it shares a chasis with the VW bug. It's certainly a better compromise than you'd get by making him a realistic Porsche.

It also comes in a model with a spoiler.

And we have had non-G1 MP releases, right?

The MPMs and soon to be Primal.

So you do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper as an Audi TT.

And you call it Masterpiece Binaltech Cliff. You cheat as close as you can to G1 in robot mode. Masterpiece engineering. But use the Audi TT as the vehicle.

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