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News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:58 am

What a marked improvement.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:59 am

Liege Evilmus wrote:I realy look forward to this figure, but on a side not, alot of people are saying that they are gonna skip the 74 version for this and I have to say, outside of the oversized feet, 74 BB is a great toy.

The automorph works great on both the chest and legs, but what I was most suprized about is that the car pannels break up during transformation in a manner very similar to what I've seen in the trailer.

08 BB is gonna be a great edition to my collection, but 74 BB is nothing to scoff at himself.

Granted, '70s Bumblebee isn't as awful as people seem to think, but he does have his share of flaws. His springloaded nose releases when you don't want it to, doesn't always release when you DO want it to, and is hard to get back into the locked position (which isn't helped by the defect found on some Bumblebees missing a tab/featuring a broken tab, or something).

Turning the robot back into the car is no parade. You must follow the instructions to a T or end up getting stuck. When (or if) you do manage to get him back in car mode, the seams are hideous, plus the nose often releases.

Robot mode isn't particularly interesting, plus the awkward-looking legs/feet aren't very well articulated (and the car roof parts on the back of the legs block the knees from moving too much).

Combine that with lame weapons, lack of transparent plastic, overall cheap-feeling plastic and the godawful movie design, and it's easy to see why some fans really aren't happy.

However, this new Camaro figure looks exponentially better than the 70s one.

by **Burnup Prime** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:27 pm

one word: Awesome!!!

by 009* » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:43 pm

That's on my wanted list at this point.

by **primalVICTORY** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:44 pm

looks MUCH better than the other one

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:46 pm

I'll be getting this and hell be beating up my Godzilla figure.

by **Chops13** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:05 pm

i have been emailing hasbro to see if they have an exact date for the release of the 08 bumblebee they are looking into it they said

by **Heat Guy J** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:46 pm

Heres a few more guys. If you want any more just PM me or ask here.

by **Dclone Soundwave** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:13 pm

I like the huge cannon he's holding. I'm just md Megatron doesn't have a giant gun actually on his right arm........

by **flashmech** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:04 pm

Another "must-have". This is gonna be a landmark summer. If the Transformers last for a thousand years, people will say "This was their finest hour".

by **Spooner** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:10 pm

Fang Wolf wrote:*Prepares to be pelted*

I prefer the 70s one, alot. ._.

I think they're both great in their own right

by **Chops13** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:21 pm

like it alot cant wait to get it

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:23 pm

More..credits to KYLE (autobot bobby)...

http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/autobotbumblebee/

News Credits: 1 · by **Ninja Sixshot** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:30 pm

both bumblebees have their pros and cons, but ill get this one.

News Credits: 21 · by **dragons** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:47 pm

this one looks beutiful very detailed but i like the head on the o7 figure more seems a little more colorful and stands out more its amazing it may be plastic but when its in car mode it looks like he has a metal look to him in the 08 version this one is going to be a pain to find in stores if hes anything like megatron to find.

by **Nujevad** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:55 am

I picked him up yesterday, along with Arcee. I must say, he really puts the old Bumblebee to shame.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:59 am

Nujevad wrote:I picked him up yesterday, along with Arcee. I must say, he really puts the old Bumblebee to shame.

O_o...where did you find him?!

by **Nujevad** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:05 am

From the import shop near my place (I live outside the US).

by **UnitedJazz** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:41 am

I can't wait to get him, looks much better then the 74 Muscle Car.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumbled** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:56 am

Stormrider wrote:Seibertron.com member, Heat Guy, has received the Transformers Movie Deluxe Camaro 2008 Bumblebee and has provided us with some out of package shots.

Are you having difficulties keeping track of all the different Bumblebees?
There are two deluxe versions of Bumble – a 1970’s Camaro and a 2008 Camaro. The 1970’s version is part of the first wave and is already in stores. The 2008 version is part of a later wave and may be out soon. Keep your eyes open for him in the stores.

I got a question about his, which one is the one that features in the movie, the 1970 or the 2008??

by **Nujevad** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:02 am

Rumor has it that he starts ou as the old one but upgrades into the newer one later on.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumbled** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:45 am

Yeah it's true, I just read it on the wikipedia does he get upgraded in the movie, or does he get upgraded as a toy only??

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:50 am

Movie and toy. He trans-scans both versions of the vehicle. However, when we meet him at first, he's already in the '74 Camaro body, so we don't see him trans-scan it.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumbled** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:58 am

So in the end he becomes the 2008 yeah.

That's sweet!

by **UnitedJazz** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:58 am

I think he will be upgraded by the wish of the role that Shia Laboeuf plays, I like to see the scenes how he begs that Bumblebee should scan the Camaro 2008 Version. :lol: