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[galvatron00]

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.

[william-james88]

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.

[Rainmaker]

Pretty sure it's all painted

PAINT CHIPPAGE!!!

[Bumblebee21]

Mp-36 all over

[DedicatedGhostArt]

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.

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.

[Bumblebee21]

Hasbro's and takaras versions are gonna be the same

[william-james88]

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!

[D-Maximal_Primal]

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

[Ravage XK]

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

[DecepticonFinishline]

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

[william-james88]

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

Yes

[Actar]

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

[-Kanrabat-]

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".

[william-james88]

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.

[Va'al]

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!

[Microraptor]

[Slashercon]

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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.

[Actar]

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

[Bumblebee21]

He's also fully painted

[D-Maximal_Primal]

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

[UberSmaug]

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.

[Jeddostotle7]

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.

[UberSmaug]

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.

[Jeddostotle7]

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.

[Prowl4]

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.