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News Credits: 15 · Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:45 am

Ravage XK wrote:Just been checking images and it does look painted. Thanks.

It definitely looks painted in those screen captures I did from the Toy Show presentation earlier this year. Reaaaaaally glossy. I'm hoping that's what it ends up being.

News Credits: 4877 · Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:30 am

SillyMcGilly wrote:Okay, wait, apparently on HLJ Bee is about 93USD. Was that price of "$79.99" we read before the price for retailers ordering stock, or am I stupid and HLJ is just expencive?

79.99 is how much toysrus will sell it in the US.

News Credits: 9 · Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:29 pm

itscramtastic wrote:Pretty sure it's all painted

PAINT CHIPPAGE!!!
:MAXIMAL:

News Credits: 23 · Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:55 pm

Mp-36 all over

News Credits: 3 · Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:45 pm

itscramtastic wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:As I have the Human Alliance version of movie Bumblebee I am on the fence about the MP version. Does anyone know if it's painted or coloured plastic?
Pretty sure it's all painted. I can tell you this as well, I'm replacing all of my Bayverse Bumblebees with this guy. That's just me, and that includes HA and 5 other deluxe Bayverse Bumblebees

It really is depending on personal preference. The HA Bumblebee has a more accurate car mode with inside detailing and opening doors, and even a Sam Witwicky, but the MPM one has a way better and more accurate robot mode. It really just depends on whether you prefer a cooler car mode or cooler robot mode. Personally I want this one because it just looks that good in robot mode, and I really just want a definitive movie Bumblebee.

Also, I really hope a 3rd Party company makes add-ons for these MPM guys to give them heads with light up eyes. THAT would be brilliant.

itscramtastic wrote:Pretty sure it's all painted

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Well if you look at some of the images it looks painted, but Hasbro's product shots for TRU makes it look like a more mustard yellow and simply yellow plastic. This makes me think that some of the Bees we're seeing are Takara and Hasbro's is what's gonna be sold at TRU with a less amazing paint job.

I just hope the one sold at TRU is at least the same level of QC and build as the Takara one; if there is a separate Takara one; instead of the whole cheap Bluestreak ordeal happening all over again.

News Credits: 23 · Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:24 pm

Hasbro's and takaras versions are gonna be the same

News Credits: 4877 · Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:31 am

Movie Masterpiece MPM3 Bumblebee is coming out soon, both in Japan and the res of the world and we have a video review of the toy. There is no commentary, just music. This is said to be the Takara version but every indication shows that both the Takara and Hasbro release are the same, right down to the box.

Enjoy!

News Credits: 1646 · Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:20 pm

Huh, I don't really like the HA version of Bee. My least favorite that's for sure.

this guy though, he looks awesome and perfect. Come on TRU!

EDIT: also, his door wings are far better positioned

News Credits: 15 · Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:21 pm

Will the MP version come to Toys R Us in the UK?

News Credits: 14 · Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:10 pm

So. Just so I'm clear. It's packaged like a Takara Masterpiece, but it IS coming to U.S. Hasbro?

News Credits: 4877 · Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:19 pm

DecepticonFinishline wrote:So. Just so I'm clear. It's packaged like a Takara Masterpiece, but it IS coming to U.S. Hasbro?

Yes

News Credits: 14 · Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:31 pm

Sorry, but little pet peeve of mine, but, it's really not a review if there's no reviewing in it, is it?

News Credits: 101 · Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:43 pm

Actar wrote:Sorry, but little pet peeve of mine, but, it's really not a review if there's no reviewing in it, is it?

I'd call it an "overview" or a "demo".

News Credits: 4877 · Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:33 pm

Actar wrote:Sorry, but little pet peeve of mine, but, it's really not a review if there's no reviewing in it, is it?

Thats why I didnt label it as such in the title

And I just explained what it was in detail in the explanation so that no one would get confused.

News Credits: 6188 · Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:05 am

Fellow Seibertronian Actar, joined by TFW2005 user gunshot, has purchased one of first Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee figures released in Singapore - and they've both shown off the Cybertronian scout with size comparisons, Bee comparisons, box sizes and some various posing! We've mirrored the images below for your viewing experience, check them out and join the discussion in the Energon Pub!

Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:31 am

News Credits: 4 · Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:55 am

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These images alone are what I needed to possibly decide on getting this. Sure he's a bit bigger than usual, and I already have two other movie bees, BUT they FINALLY got his chest bit right in a smaller figure. Not to mention the proportions and details are all there.

News Credits: 14 · Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:28 am

Really glad you guys liked the pictures! Quite a hectic day of toy hunting, if I do say so myself. (^.^')

News Credits: 23 · Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:30 am

He's also fully painted

News Credits: 1646 · Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:43 am

Man oh man, he is perfect. I really need that Bee in my life. Right meow.

Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:22 pm

While I do think this looks fantastic the price just seems outrageous. If I'm seeing this correctly $159.99 in Singapore translated to roughly $115 US plus tax. I can't be the only one that thinks that is just crazy. This guy look to be to scaled with other MP cars like Tracks, Prowl, and Sideswipe. I figured this was going to be somewhere around $80 which still seems overpriced to be honest, But +100 is steeeeeeep. Would that also put MPM-04 pushing $200!!!!. Is there a Plastic shortage I don't know about or are Takara/Hasbro just taking us for a ride.

Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:12 pm

UberSmaug wrote:While I do think this looks fantastic the price just seems outrageous. If I'm seeing this correctly $159.99 in Singapore translated to roughly $115 US plus tax. I can't be the only one that thinks that is just crazy. This guy look to be to scaled with other MP cars like Tracks, Prowl, and Sideswipe. I figured this was going to be somewhere around $80 which still seems overpriced to be honest, But +100 is steeeeeeep. Would that also put MPM-04 pushing $200!!!!. Is there a Plastic shortage I don't know about or are Takara/Hasbro just taking us for a ride.

Hasbro confirmed a whiiile ago that the US price for MPM-03 would be $80, and MPM-04 would be $100.

Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:33 pm

Hasbro confirmed a whiiile ago that the US price for MPM-03 would be $80, and MPM-04 would be $100.

I read that too but somethings not adding up. If googles currency exchange calculator is correct. The hasbro/takara releases may not be so identical after all. We'll have to wait and see. I hope I'm wrong.

Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:42 pm

UberSmaug wrote:
Hasbro confirmed a whiiile ago that the US price for MPM-03 would be $80, and MPM-04 would be $100.

I read that too but somethings not adding up. If googles currency exchange calculator is correct. The hasbro/takara releases may not be so identical after all. We'll have to wait and see. I hope I'm wrong.

Prices for Hasbro products in other countries are often quite inflated compared to that same product's price in the US.

News Credits: 2 · Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:54 pm

UberSmaug wrote:While I do think this looks fantastic the price just seems outrageous. If I'm seeing this correctly $159.99 in Singapore translated to roughly $115 US plus tax. I can't be the only one that thinks that is just crazy. This guy look to be to scaled with other MP cars like Tracks, Prowl, and Sideswipe. I figured this was going to be somewhere around $80 which still seems overpriced to be honest, But +100 is steeeeeeep. Would that also put MPM-04 pushing $200!!!!. Is there a Plastic shortage I don't know about or are Takara/Hasbro just taking us for a ride.

Don't like the price? Don't buy it then.