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News Credits: 2024 · by **Hotrod** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:50 pm

Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee has not been out too long, and it already appears that the figure will be getting another release with different packaging. Ebay seller home4toys has posted an auction that shows the new packaging. The seller even claims that this version of Ultimate Bumblebee comes with a bonus 3 inch Titanium Bumblebee. There is no word about where or when this version will be released. Stay tuned to the Seibertron.com Toy Section for more news as it comes available.

News Credits: 4 · by **BluePhirePB** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:01 pm

Interesting. I thought the other packaging was more elegant though.

by **Nemesis Cyberplex** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:03 pm

Hopefully they'll be plentiful enough that I'll be able to snag one when I get my christmas bonus this year. I'm almost afraid that it's going to be the kiddy "must have" toy of the season, but with a near $100 price tag, I could see a lot of parents shunning it in favor of the deluxe concept camaro BB.

by **one wing angel** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:05 pm

it looks like its one of thoes cosco one with bonus stuff

by **one wing angel** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:06 pm

it looks like its one of thoes cosco ones with bonus stuff

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:11 pm

....you've got to be kidding me.

A repack already? The first run isn't even selling as it is!

Oh sure, some areas are seeing movement, but many others are seeing plenty of warmed shelves because of this guy.

I do believe we'll see a massive clearance on Ultimate Bumblebee. I'm patient enough that I can wait. If it never happens, oh well. I can live without him.

$80.00? No thank you. Even Robosapien does more, and he's $30.00 cheaper!

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:13 pm

I'm glad I got the first release then, I much prefer the bright red box mine came in.

The 3 inch figure is a nice add in, even if it doesn't transform.

by **autobot commander** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:21 pm

i hope its a costco exclusive

News Credits: 1 · by **Agent 007** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:28 pm

meh, no new box is gonna change my mind

News Credits: 7 · by **Chaoslock** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:32 pm

I hope this box is for the European version...

by **xBigbotx** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:38 pm

THIS IS A SAM'S CLUB EXCLUSIVE. I PURCHASE ONE THERE

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:01 pm

I'm gonna get the box version quick now. This figure isn't for opening, and I think the box will store better.

(yes I'll eventualy get a second to open. It's very rare that I get a bot to keep sealed before I get one to open)

by **Decatron** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:13 pm

You'd think Hasbro would wait a bit longer to rerelease it? Guess the upcoming holiday season changed their mind, and we all know how early shopping starts

by **gogleman374** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:20 pm

I smell costco exclusive.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bonecrusher27** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:21 pm

BluePhirePB wrote:Interesting. I thought the other packaging was more elegant though.

For sure! This one emphasises his squatness and reminds me of those pickled toads in jars we used to have in science lab.

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:33 pm

Geara Doga wrote:You'd think Hasbro would wait a bit longer to rerelease it? Guess the upcoming holiday season changed their mind, and we all know how early shopping starts

Under 100 days till Christmas. :grin:

by **Decatron** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:38 pm

i_amtrunks wrote:
Geara Doga wrote:You'd think Hasbro would wait a bit longer to rerelease it? Guess the upcoming holiday season changed their mind, and we all know how early shopping starts

Under 100 days till Christmas.

by **tommy tek** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:13 pm

thats funny i just picked one up off ebay i already have one in the box but seeing how i have a prime both in the box and cylinder can gotta have a ultimate bb in the can too.it looks like it displays the bot better too.

by **megatroptimus** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:17 pm

I prefer the original packaging... Unleashed BB looks good in the cylinder-style packaging though.

by **tommy tek** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:24 pm

megatroptimus wrote:I prefer the original packaging... Unleashed BB looks good in the cylinder-style packaging though.

yeah, thats why i got the prime and ult bb man they sure do look sweet and not to mention prime comes with legends bb and jazz.ult bb comes with titanium series bb thats cool not to mention its value is going to be more in the long run.

News Credits: 9 · by **Zeds** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:29 pm

Yup. Costco packaging. Most definitely. This will be the cheaper price point one.

by **autobot commander** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:32 pm

Zeds wrote:Yup. Costco packaging. Most definitely. This will be the cheaper price point one.

like how much? 40 dollars?

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:48 pm

it looks like they need new ways to sell these

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News Credits: 1 · by **Elita One** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:54 pm

As cute as he is the price is too much for me. Ive seen him in the flesh at the local Target cute lil thing.

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:12 am

Elita One wrote:As cute as he is the price is too much for me. Ive seen him in the flesh at the local Target cute lil thing.

Are you 9 feet tall Elita?

My gf lugged him around for a bit after I bought him, and he came up past her knees!

Did some thinking about the packaging, and I really don't like it. Storing the Robovision Prime Octagon was a pain in the butt. The normal Ultimate Bumblebee Box when folded down does not fit in a 52 litre tub, so imagine how much room this would occupy.