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Rodimus Prime wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I could understand the anti-Bee sentiment when at the peak of Prime and DOTM, the toy shelves looked like this:

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But now Bee complainers are redundant and ridiculous.

But are they wrong? If all Hasbro cares about is sales and they know Bee sells, shouldn't retail stores have a Bee-only section? Or would that negatively impact sales on other figures?

They have a "Bee" section. But just count the numbers of ACTUAL Bees on the shelves. The numbers are pretty average and most Bees are in the "kiddie" lines like Cyberverse. And sometimes, there's no Bees at all.

We are a very far cry from THE SWARM of Prime/DOTM.



So the complainers of today have absolutely NOTHING to complain about.

This has been a fun day in this thread.

i like Bumblebee personally, so I have no problem with him getting toys and having a line dedicated to him. He's still one of only 2 TFs to ever have a movie named after them.

ZeroWolf wrote:As stated, redecos have existed within transformers since the very beginning, a concept baked in to extend the lifecycle of the molds (and make more money for Hasbro Takara when it was Diaclone).

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:This has been a fun day in this thread.

i like Bumblebee personally, so I have no problem with him getting toys and having a line dedicated to him. He's still one of only 2 TFs to ever have a movie named after them.

That's absolutely not true. By my count there's about a dozen just named after season one characters. Each of the Insecticons has corresponding movies, though I couldn't tell you what am evil mind control robot and Roger Ailes have in common. (Actually, now what I think about it...)

AcademyofDrX wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:This has been a fun day in this thread.

i like Bumblebee personally, so I have no problem with him getting toys and having a line dedicated to him. He's still one of only 2 TFs to ever have a movie named after them.

That's absolutely not true. By my count there's about a dozen just named after season one characters. Each of the Insecticons has corresponding movies, though I couldn't tell you what am evil mind control robot and Roger Ailes have in common. (Actually, now what I think about it...)

OK, a Transformers movie that actually has the name of a character in the transformers movie title.

Mathematically, $74.99 is still a pretty good deal for four deluxes. And if you haven't collected the original figures these were based on, then the Creatures Collide set is worth tracking down.

It's true what they say, you learn something new everyday
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt3344158/

Since 2 of the 3 releases were in this line, thought this could go here too. How do the 3 Halloween Horrorcons look together?

Remember that Studio Series Leader class DOTM Optimus Prime which came with his trailer? While many leader class toys in the SS line linger on shelves for a while, this one sold out quickly, and many fans missed out on him. Well, we have good news for you. Hasbro is rereleasing that toy in the Buzzworthy line. The stock images show that it is the same as the previous release, it is unknown if there will be some deco changes but stock images for this toy have never been reliable.
There are 2 more Buzzworthy Bumblebee reveals from Target today. They have NEST voyager Bonecrusher and NEST deluxe Ratchet. They are basically grey redecos of the previously released SS toys. All can be preorders at the links below:

Ratchet https://www.target.com/p/transformers-s ... A-86524773

Bonecrucher https://www.target.com/p/transformers-s ... A-86524781

DOTM Prime https://www.target.com/p/transformers-s ... A-86524782


































Product descriptions

Transformers Studio Series N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet Action Figure (Target Exclusive)

You’ve probably heard the buzz, but Bumblebee is kind of a big deal. And now the bodacious bot is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages. See what all the buzz is about, only at Target.

Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet action figure! Ratchet teams up with N.E.S.T. to protect Chicago from a Decepticon attack.

Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to medical vehicle mode in 18 steps and pose the N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet toy in the included Battle of Chicago removable backdrop scene.

Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

BUZZWORTHY BUMBLEBEE: The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target
4.5-INCH SCALE N.E.S.T. AUTOBOT RATCHET: Transformers Studio Series 96BB Deluxe N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet action figure features re-imagined N.E.S.T. deco and details
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet toy scale reflects the character’s size in the Transformers movie universe. Pose figure in front of the removable backdrop depicting the Battle of Chicago scene
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and medical vehicle modes in 18 steps. Comes with a blaster accessory
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging
Transformers Studio Series N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher Action Figure (Target Exclusive)

You’ve probably heard the buzz, but Bumblebee is kind of a big deal. And now the bodacious bot is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages. See what all the buzz is about, only at Target.

Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher action figure! Bonecrusher gathers intel on a reconnaissance mission disguised as a N.E.S.T. vehicle.

Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to armored vehicle mode in 33 steps and pose the N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher toy in the included Highway Showdown removable backdrop scene.

Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

BUZZWORTHY BUMBLEBEE: The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target
6.5-INCH SCALE N.E.S.T. BONECRUSHER: Transformers Studio Series 95BB Voyager N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher action figure features re-imagined N.E.S.T. deco and details
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher toy scale reflects the character’s size in the Transformers movie universe. Pose figure in front of the removable backdrop depicting the Highway Showdown scene
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and armored vehicle modes in 33 steps
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging
Transformers Studio Series Optimus Prime Action Figure (Target Exclusive)

You’ve probably heard the buzz, but Bumblebee is kind of a big deal. And now the bodacious bot is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages. See what all the buzz is about, only at Target.

Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Optimus Prime action figure! Optimus Prime blasts into battle, using his jetwing tech to take out the Driller tearing through Chicago.

Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to truck mode in 45 steps. Trailer converts to jet wing armor in 18 steps. Pose the Optimus Prime toy in the included Battle of Chicago removable backdrop scene.

Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

BUZZWORTHY BUMBLEBEE: The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target
8.5-INCH SCALE OPTIMUS PRIME: Transformers Studio Series 44BB Leader Optimus Prime action figure features movie-inspired deco and details. Comes with trailer and 5 weapon accessories
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: Optimus Prime toy scale reflects the character’s size in the Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Pose figure in front of the removable backdrop depicting the Battle of Chicago scene
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and truck modes in 45 steps. Trailer converts to jet wing armor in 18 steps
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging

Those redecos look very nice. Might pick em up since I haven't gotten either mold yet

Pretty cool that they're rereleasing OP, I missed out on that as well!

Does this means Bonecrusher is an Autobot now? Cool and unexpected redemption arc!

Ratchet looks cool and this is a great chance to get Optimus with trailer.

Day 997 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

TulioDude wrote:Does this means Bonecrusher is an Autobot now? Cool and unexpected redemption arc!

Ratchet looks cool and this is a great chance to get Optimus with trailer.

Day 997 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

Nah, it says on his box that he's infiltrated them to gather intelligence about them...pretty neat trick for a dead con

TulioDude wrote:Does this means Bonecrusher is an Autobot now?

No, it just means you didn't read his bio in the article

I'll be sure to get that DOTM Optimus leader once it appears at TrU. The price differences for leaders aren't too bad compared to their other toys.
Plus the original is stupidly overpriced at eBay.

That Prime was a real necessity at a not exorbitant price it's going for on Ebay. Glad its coming back.
May pick up Ratchet if I see him.

I've already got the SS Optimus but man, I'm a sucker for an Optimus with a trailer. Even if it's just a big hollow box.

The repaint of that Ratchet makes him look like Lockdown, mostly in the face. It's kinda weird.

I'm not really into repaints of characters when it's just something like "Night Edition" or "Stealth Mode" sort of versions of characters. However I'm really feeling that Bonecrusher repaint. I already have his SS figure, and I love it, but I kinda want this too.

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I've already got the SS Optimus but man, I'm a sucker for an Optimus with a trailer. Even if it's just a big hollow box.

The repaint of that Ratchet makes him look like Lockdown, mostly in the face. It's kinda weird.

I'm not really into repaints of characters when it's just something like "Night Edition" or "Stealth Mode" sort of versions of characters. However I'm really feeling that Bonecrusher repaint. I already have his SS figure, and I love it, but I kinda want this too.

What's cool about this trailer is that it isn't just an e tmpty box this time. It has lots of functionality and recreates the functionality seen in the film

william-james88 wrote:What's cool about this trailer is that it isn't just an e tmpty box this time. It has lots of functionality and recreates the functionality seen in the film

Yeah, it's so awesome looking too! I always loved how they handled his trailer in DOTM.

So why is Bonecrusher associated with NEST now?

Rodimus Prime wrote:So why is Bonecrusher associated with NEST now?

He's infiltrating them.

Always make sure to check for any bios

I'm most likely in the minority here but I just don't get these releases being in Buzzworthy that seem like it's aimed more towards kids. Why couldn't they just "reissue" in Legacy where it these seem more fitting?

Surely there are plenty of other repaint/repack possibilities for Buzzworthy, IDK it just feels like there's no distinction of lines now.

Till-all-R1 wrote:I'm most likely in the minority here but I just don't get these releases being in Buzzworthy that seem like it's aimed more towards kids. Why couldn't they just "reissue" in Legacy where it these seem more fitting?

Surely there are plenty of other repaint/repack possibilities for Buzzworthy, IDK it just feels like there's no distinction of lines now.

Likely a marketing thing.
Old product but with a new deco in new packaging counts as new product and so the store is more likely to pick it up. Not to mention it's technically not accurate to anything from the movies ergo it wouldn't fit Studio Series, and since Legacy doesn't have any characters from the live-action film series (since Studio Series already accomplishes that) it would instead be more fitting to release it in BBB.
Plus BBB being limited as-is probably also helps save costs with producing these rereleases/redecos since it's not being mass produced for every store.

That's my best guess at least