More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin

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Thanks to fellow Seibertron.com user Cyberpath's tip and site sponsor RobotKingdom, we have a nice look at the fully revealed box for the upcoming Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee, the collector coin and the two interchangeable faces. Check them out mirrored below.

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Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625019)
Posted by Bounti76 on November 27th, 2014 @ 3:12am CST

When I get mine, I am only displaying him with the alternate face because it looks SO much like the G1 toy Bee, it's ridiculous. Plus the "regular" face looks kinda derpy.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625036)
Posted by leakin' lubricant on November 27th, 2014 @ 5:35am CST

Bounti76 wrote:When I get mine, I am only displaying him with the alternate face because it looks SO much like the G1 toy Bee, it's ridiculous. Plus the "regular" face looks kinda derpy.

The "Battle mask" does look a lot better, I honestly think tha tthe Toon face would look tonnes better had they painted it silver rathet than white, the white just washes out all of the detailing.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625064)
Posted by shajaki on November 27th, 2014 @ 9:33am CST

im actually feelin a lot better about the toon face. and yay coin!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625084)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 27th, 2014 @ 11:43am CST

Hope folks do realize that there are three faces here:

Masked face:

Serious face:

Happy face:

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625106)
Posted by skynet1O1 on November 27th, 2014 @ 12:52pm CST

I'm getting more and more excited about Bumblebee. Time to save up again.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625111)
Posted by RiddlerJ on November 27th, 2014 @ 1:10pm CST

Wonder if we'll get a Goldbug repaint.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625114)
Posted by shajaki on November 27th, 2014 @ 1:20pm CST

repainting a BB into goldbug is fine for generations, but not MP. theyre not similar enough.

although, G2 BB could happen. gold repaint and slap his faceplate on. voila!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625166)
Posted by shajaki on November 27th, 2014 @ 6:27pm CST

is the interchangeable face plate an amazon exclusive?

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625168)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 27th, 2014 @ 6:29pm CST

shajaki wrote:is the interchangeable face plate an amazon exclusive?

The battle mask? Yes.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625174)
Posted by shajaki on November 27th, 2014 @ 6:43pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
shajaki wrote:is the interchangeable face plate an amazon exclusive?
The battle mask? Yes.

dangit. that makes things slightly more difficult.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625218)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 27th, 2014 @ 10:40pm CST

Got my payment request from HLJ

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625228)
Posted by fenrir72 on November 27th, 2014 @ 11:51pm CST

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Dear ######,

Thank you for shopping at HOBBY SEARCH.

The items reserved under the order No.14-0313-1827 are now in stock.

Payment Method : PayPal Express Checkout
Item name : Master Piece MP21 Bumble (Completed)
Store code : 10265416
Item price :5,100 yen x Q.T.Y :1 = 5,100 yen

The total amount to be charged to your account will include the shipment cost
in addition to the item cost above.
You will receive the total amount of the order including shipping at the time
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Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625249)
Posted by Va'al on November 28th, 2014 @ 4:22am CST

Thanks to Japanese toy blogger Alfes2010, we get a very nice look at the two figures included in the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 package: Autobot Bumblebee and his human ally Daniel Spike in the Exosuit! Check them out mirrored below.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625254)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 28th, 2014 @ 5:11am CST

Back on HLJ: http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT80318/Sci?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post

I paid for mine last night, wish I had known about their Black Friday sale.

Anyway, glad he's almost here! With all those dozens of pre-release unites circulating around, I was beginning to feel like I was the only one without the figure.

@Vaal: that's Spike in the exosuit. But yeah, it could be used as Daniel too. Might also look nice next to LG10 Arcee.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625258)
Posted by Va'al on November 28th, 2014 @ 5:48am CST

I keep getting the two mixed up, due to previous information about this set. Thanks for the correction!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625293)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on November 28th, 2014 @ 9:17am CST

Va'al wrote:Thanks to Japanese toy blogger Alfes2010, we get a very nice look at the two figures included in the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 package: Autobot Bumblebee and his human ally Daniel Spike in the Exosuit!

But it doesn't look like Spike at all!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625295)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 28th, 2014 @ 9:21am CST

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:
Va'al wrote:Thanks to Japanese toy blogger Alfes2010, we get a very nice look at the two figures included in the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 package: Autobot Bumblebee and his human ally Daniel Spike in the Exosuit!

But it doesn't look like Spike at all!

Nor does it look like Daniel.

It looks more like Davey from Davey & Goliath.

Besides, why would they pair Bumblebee with Daniel when the two were almost never in the same room as each other in all the movie or the cartoon, while Spike spent the entire movie with Bumblebee?

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625325)
Posted by hinomars19 on November 28th, 2014 @ 11:15am CST

Sabrblade wrote:
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:
Va'al wrote:Thanks to Japanese toy blogger Alfes2010, we get a very nice look at the two figures included in the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 package: Autobot Bumblebee and his human ally Daniel Spike in the Exosuit!

But it doesn't look like Spike at all!
Nor does it look like Daniel.

It looks more like Davey from Davey & Goliath.

Besides, why would they pair Bumblebee with Daniel when the two were almost never in the same room as each other in all the movie or the cartoon, while Spike spent the entire movie with Bumblebee?

I'm guessing people are mixing it up as Daniel since he was the more active (and more memorable) one in the exo suit. It's never focused on that Spike is wearing or using one. Even though he is, AND is the first to be seen in it. I guess the exo suit is just more synonymous with Daniel, given how the movie proceeds.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625328)
Posted by megatronus on November 28th, 2014 @ 11:24am CST

Just got a shipping notification from Robot Kingdom - MP 'Bee is on the way!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625417)
Posted by padfoo on November 28th, 2014 @ 6:48pm CST

Va'al wrote:Thanks to Japanese toy blogger Alfes2010, we get a very nice look at the two figures included in the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 package: Autobot Bumblebee and his human ally Daniel Spike in the Exosuit! Check them out mirrored below.

I have more issue with the way the exosuit looks than anything else. Its really blocky, malformed and has many hollow bits.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625419)
Posted by padfoo on November 28th, 2014 @ 6:48pm CST

Va'al wrote:Thanks to Japanese toy blogger Alfes2010, we get a very nice look at the two figures included in the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 package: Autobot Bumblebee and his human ally Daniel Spike in the Exosuit! Check them out mirrored below.

I have more issue with the way the exosuit looks than anything else. Its really blocky, malformed and has many hollow bits.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625429)
Posted by megatronus on November 28th, 2014 @ 7:46pm CST

With all the effort that goes into this line, it's kind of a slap in the face how little Takara actually cares about making the humans look like actual human beings.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625452)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 28th, 2014 @ 10:25pm CST

megatronus wrote:With all the effort that goes into this line, it's kind of a slap in the face how little Takara actually cares about making the humans look like actual human beings.

On the other hand, Takara caring so little about the MP humans also kinda seems like a reflection of the fandom, in how a large chunk of it cares so little about human characters in general, especially in the movies.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625464)
Posted by zodconvoy on November 29th, 2014 @ 3:37am CST

BBTS has updated the release date for Bumblebee to December. In fact, he's now listed after Ultra Magnus on my preorder list!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625468)
Posted by wilcosu35 on November 29th, 2014 @ 5:01am CST

zodconvoy wrote:BBTS has updated the release date for Bumblebee to December. In fact, he's now listed after Ultra Magnus on my preorder list!

bbts are usually kind of slow with getting stuff in stock before other shops.
my bumblebee came in stock at HLJ on thursday, and this morning he was shipped out to me.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625472)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 29th, 2014 @ 5:41am CST

Bah, I paid for mine a couple days ago, but somehow paying for the shipping had escaped me till you mentioned it. Now he's gonna arrive even later. Oh well.

I changed all my orders from Private Warehouse to Ship When Available, seeing as I never use the Warehouse anyway.

Generations Arcee next to MP-21 Spike, from Instagram user, transformers46:

Pretty good.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625512)
Posted by megatronus on November 29th, 2014 @ 12:33pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
megatronus wrote:With all the effort that goes into this line, it's kind of a slap in the face how little Takara actually cares about making the humans look like actual human beings.
On the other hand, Takara caring so little about the MP humans also kinda seems like a reflection of the fandom, in how a large chunk of it cares so little about human characters in general, especially in the movies.

That's a pretty lame excuse for poor workmanship... (especially since these are G1, not movie, designs...)

When Takara puts so much effort into making the exo-suit itself look sharp and accurate, you can't tell me it's okay for the human head to look like a melted crayon because the fans don't care about human characters.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625514)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 29th, 2014 @ 12:35pm CST

megatronus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
megatronus wrote:With all the effort that goes into this line, it's kind of a slap in the face how little Takara actually cares about making the humans look like actual human beings.
On the other hand, Takara caring so little about the MP humans also kinda seems like a reflection of the fandom, in how a large chunk of it cares so little about human characters in general, especially in the movies.

That's a pretty lame excuse for poor workmanship... (especially since these are G1, not movie, designs...)

When Takara puts so much effort into making the exo-suit itself look sharp and accurate, you can't tell me it's okay for the human head to look like a melted crayon because the fans don't care about human characters.

Not an excuse, just making an observant comparison.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625516)
Posted by megatronus on November 29th, 2014 @ 12:38pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
megatronus wrote:With all the effort that goes into this line, it's kind of a slap in the face how little Takara actually cares about making the humans look like actual human beings.
On the other hand, Takara caring so little about the MP humans also kinda seems like a reflection of the fandom, in how a large chunk of it cares so little about human characters in general, especially in the movies.

That's a pretty lame excuse for poor workmanship... (especially since these are G1, not movie, designs...)

When Takara puts so much effort into making the exo-suit itself look sharp and accurate, you can't tell me it's okay for the human head to look like a melted crayon because the fans don't care about human characters.
Not an excuse, just making an observant comparison.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625520)
Posted by Blasphemous Prime on November 29th, 2014 @ 12:56pm CST

Has this been delayed again? I've had my preorder on BBTS moved to a december release. What gives?

Why is Takara selling to Ebay scalpers before retailers?

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625523)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 29th, 2014 @ 1:16pm CST

I think the Masterpiece humans look that way because they are so small. And in my opinion it's preferable, because tiny human figures with painted faces (like Heroclix) tend to look weird.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625527)
Posted by shajaki on November 29th, 2014 @ 1:55pm CST

Blasphemous Prime wrote:Has this been delayed again? I've had my preorder on BBTS moved to a december release. What gives?

Why is Takara selling to Ebay scalpers before retailers?

takara sells directly to scalpers first. a widely known fact in the fandom.

>:oP

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625531)
Posted by Insurgent on November 29th, 2014 @ 2:48pm CST

Blasphemous Prime wrote:Has this been delayed again? I've had my preorder on BBTS moved to a december release. What gives?

Why is Takara selling to Ebay scalpers before retailers?

Kapow have boxed theirs up to ship to preorders on monday, so its not delayed from takaras end.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625555)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 29th, 2014 @ 4:59pm CST

Blasphemous Prime wrote:Has this been delayed again? I've had my preorder on BBTS moved to a december release. What gives?

Why is Takara selling to Ebay scalpers before retailers?

Hobby Link Japan started shipping theirs out yesterday or so. BBTS will be getting theirs in soon enough.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625603)
Posted by Hero Alpha on November 29th, 2014 @ 11:10pm CST

Bumblebee looks great but I only want the exo-suit Spike. Don't want to pay the whole price for that and I know it will be hard to find just Spike.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625664)
Posted by shajaki on November 30th, 2014 @ 7:31am CST

Moonshot wrote:Bumblebee looks great but I only want the exo-suit Spike. Don't want to pay the whole price for that and I know it will be hard to find just Spike.

i kinda doubt that, most people have the opposite reaction to this set... keep an eye on ebay

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625780)
Posted by superchook6909 on November 30th, 2014 @ 4:34pm CST

Daniel or Spike? Doesn't matter, as both Father and Son wore an Exo-Suit.
But it was Daniel that transformed in the movie. Either way, it's up to the collector to decide who is in the suit.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625961)
Posted by Hero Alpha on December 1st, 2014 @ 9:56am CST

superchook6909 wrote:Daniel or Spike? Doesn't matter, as both Father and Son wore an Exo-Suit.
But it was Daniel that transformed in the movie. Either way, it's up to the collector to decide who is in the suit.

Don't matter to me who is in it, I just want it. The figure looks to be younger than what Spike would be but either way. Wasn't there another exo-suit figure a while ago?

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1625962)
Posted by shajaki on December 1st, 2014 @ 10:07am CST

Moonshot wrote:
superchook6909 wrote:Daniel or Spike? Doesn't matter, as both Father and Son wore an Exo-Suit.
But it was Daniel that transformed in the movie. Either way, it's up to the collector to decide who is in the suit.
Don't matter to me who is in it, I just want it. The figure looks to be younger than what Spike would be but either way. Wasn't there another exo-suit figure a while ago?

yes, i dont recall the details, but i think said company went bankrupt before they could produce them.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1626047)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on December 1st, 2014 @ 2:31pm CST

Mine should arrive sometime tomorrow.

So excited!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1626049)
Posted by Prime Riblet on December 1st, 2014 @ 2:33pm CST

I actually think the figure is ok, and I like both modes. The scale of the alt mode does not put me off. I just can't get past the cost of the figure. I understand the price point is what it is due to engineering and design costs, but I just can't spend that kind of money on this itsy bitsy bastard.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1626069)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 1st, 2014 @ 3:04pm CST

Ambitron from TFW2005 painted one of the faces silver (I was hoping to snag an extra face and do the same actually) -- looks great doesn't it? Really brings out the details:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... st11879140

My MP-21 shipped earlier today, it will take some time.

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Posted by Prime Riblet on December 1st, 2014 @ 3:37pm CST

Cyberpath wrote:Ambitron from TFW2005 painted one of the faces silver (I was hoping to snag an extra face and do the same actually) -- looks great doesn't it? Really brings out the details:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... st11879140

My MP-21 shipped earlier today, it will take some time.

Strangely, that one simple change made a ton of difference for me. My opinion of the figure is immensely more positive. Doubt that I will be a buyer, but he actually looks pretty amazing with the silver face.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1626534)
Posted by Diem on December 2nd, 2014 @ 7:35pm CST

Booya.

masterpiece-bumblebee-review-p1626510.php#p1626510

Also officially the figure that comes with Bee is Spike.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1626543)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on December 2nd, 2014 @ 8:21pm CST

Mine arrived today and I absolutely love the little bugger.

Spike is so so.

If his face was painted I'd like him more though.

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Posted by Blasphemous Prime on December 5th, 2014 @ 12:55pm CST

Got mine today! The transformation is simple, but genius! :BOWDOWN:

like people are saying, Spike does need customizing in the face though. I think I'll add a 5 o'clock shadow to differentiate him from Daniel. :lol:

I'll be doing a review on him tonight. Stay tuned...

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1628987)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 11th, 2014 @ 4:55am CST

Bee's here! (That was fairly quick, ten days via SAL.) He's absolutely perfect!

Can't stop looking at this figure. Probably the MP I was excited for the most, after Optimus Prime. This is so well done, Hasui is an artist. I'm glad that his last figure was this iconic character, finally! (And who knows, maybe they'll lure him back to do a new Megatron.)

I wanted this for a long time. And the toy is even better than I had expected, I think some pix didn't do it justice. In fact, he's so awesome that by the time I transformed him I had almost forgotten about Spike in the box. (But I like Spike, the exosuit is pretty clever, actually!)

Now bring on Ironhide.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1629550)
Posted by wilcosu35 on December 13th, 2014 @ 8:29am CST

i've had my bumblebee for a week now, and i can't help but marvel at what a fun little dude he is. he looks great, and the transformation is just so simple and nice to do, no irritating parts whatsoever

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1629587)
Posted by shajaki on December 13th, 2014 @ 10:56am CST

wilcosu35 wrote:i've had my bumblebee for a week now, and i can't help but marvel at what a fun little dude he is. he looks great, and the transformation is just so simple and nice to do, no irritating parts whatsoever

still waiting for mine, but i figured as much. all those complaining about his size, i thought "small package, big fun"! cant wait :grin:

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee: Box, Face, Coin (1629791)
Posted by Agent-539 on December 14th, 2014 @ 1:14am CST

shajaki wrote:
wilcosu35 wrote:i've had my bumblebee for a week now, and i can't help but marvel at what a fun little dude he is. he looks great, and the transformation is just so simple and nice to do, no irritating parts whatsoever
still waiting for mine, but i figured as much. all those complaining about his size, i thought "small package, big fun"! cant wait

They've done a very nice job with Bumblebee. I noticed that BB has a symbol on his hands. Not sure what it is. Thought at first it was a Cybertronian jet, then his Cybertronian mode but now I'm gonna have to look at him again to figure it out.

Anyone else notice the figure?

539

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