New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee
Tuesday, March 27th, 2007 10:22PM CDT
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Our own megatroptimus has been very busy today. He has already shared mini reviews and new images of Transformers Movie deluxe Barricade and Brawl, and new images of Voyager Megatron. Now megatroptimus has posted a mini review of Transformers Movie deluxe Bumblebee. The review contains some new images of the figure. Here is what megatroptimus posted:
"CAR MODE
It's the old '74 Camaro. Painted windows, some dirt effects, black stripes, silver rims, silver headlights, silver trim on the front bumper, painted brake lights. It's like an unkidified version of Energon Hot Shot or Armada Hot Shot. Had to fix the hood on mine as it didn't want to stay in place (locking tabs were too thin). A few drops of superglue and it was ready to go.
TRANSFORMATION
Some interesting stuff going on here as Bumblebee has both flipchanging and automorph gimmicks. You start by detaching the guns from the undercarriage. Then, under the car, you flip up the little panel with the Autobot insignia to unlock the front portion of the vehicle. Then you push the button on the hood and the chest with flip down and automorph at the same time (headlights move forward and to the center over the front grill). Turn the head around. Move the arms up laterally until the wheels lock on the shoulders. Fold down and pose the arms. Open the doors and lift the whole windshield/doors piece to form the "wings" behind Bumblebee. To form the legs, split the rear of the car in two. Rotate the bumper completely under the car and slide it to the rear by holding it parallel to the car. This will activate the automorph feature and move the rear window down and the knee guard up. Once you're done, fold down the feet and repeat for the other leg. Then you can attach the guns to the shoulders or the fists. Missiles are spring-loaded. The transformation is very fun and very smooth.
ROBOT MODE
Very good poseability. Head is on a ball joint and can rotate on 360 degrees and tilt up and down. Ball joints for the shoulders and elbows. Fists can rotate on 360 degrees. Ball joints for the hips. Joints for the knees (forward-backward) and the feet (up/down). Robot mode brings some more black and blue detailing. I for one love the headsculpt. There's a number on the waist area that says "4NZZ454". Dunno what it refers to.
Overall, a very nice figure. I wish Barricade had that kind of poseability. I prefer Barricade's look, but for playability, Bumblebee takes the win.
"
"CAR MODE
It's the old '74 Camaro. Painted windows, some dirt effects, black stripes, silver rims, silver headlights, silver trim on the front bumper, painted brake lights. It's like an unkidified version of Energon Hot Shot or Armada Hot Shot. Had to fix the hood on mine as it didn't want to stay in place (locking tabs were too thin). A few drops of superglue and it was ready to go.
TRANSFORMATION
Some interesting stuff going on here as Bumblebee has both flipchanging and automorph gimmicks. You start by detaching the guns from the undercarriage. Then, under the car, you flip up the little panel with the Autobot insignia to unlock the front portion of the vehicle. Then you push the button on the hood and the chest with flip down and automorph at the same time (headlights move forward and to the center over the front grill). Turn the head around. Move the arms up laterally until the wheels lock on the shoulders. Fold down and pose the arms. Open the doors and lift the whole windshield/doors piece to form the "wings" behind Bumblebee. To form the legs, split the rear of the car in two. Rotate the bumper completely under the car and slide it to the rear by holding it parallel to the car. This will activate the automorph feature and move the rear window down and the knee guard up. Once you're done, fold down the feet and repeat for the other leg. Then you can attach the guns to the shoulders or the fists. Missiles are spring-loaded. The transformation is very fun and very smooth.
ROBOT MODE
Very good poseability. Head is on a ball joint and can rotate on 360 degrees and tilt up and down. Ball joints for the shoulders and elbows. Fists can rotate on 360 degrees. Ball joints for the hips. Joints for the knees (forward-backward) and the feet (up/down). Robot mode brings some more black and blue detailing. I for one love the headsculpt. There's a number on the waist area that says "4NZZ454". Dunno what it refers to.
Overall, a very nice figure. I wish Barricade had that kind of poseability. I prefer Barricade's look, but for playability, Bumblebee takes the win.
"Credit(s): megatroptimus
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Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66483)
Posted by Hotrod on March 27th, 2007 @ 10:30pm CDT
Posted by Hotrod on March 27th, 2007 @ 10:30pm CDT
Not bad at all. I kind of like this version of Bumblebee. Front paged and credited!
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66484)
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on March 27th, 2007 @ 10:31pm CDT
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on March 27th, 2007 @ 10:31pm CDT
looks pretty nice. and of course you show off your awesome haul. that black face is kind of creepy
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66504)
Posted by Nemesis_Apoc on March 27th, 2007 @ 10:42pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis_Apoc on March 27th, 2007 @ 10:42pm CDT
that's cool
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66509)
Posted by Anonymous on March 27th, 2007 @ 10:44pm CDT
Posted by Anonymous on March 27th, 2007 @ 10:44pm CDT
On the deluxe packaging, Bumblebee's face is mostly silver with black accents, his missiles are purple and the windows appear to be translucent.
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66529)
Posted by jonusjaxon on March 27th, 2007 @ 11:10pm CDT
Posted by jonusjaxon on March 27th, 2007 @ 11:10pm CDT
MINE!!!
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66532)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on March 27th, 2007 @ 11:20pm CDT
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on March 27th, 2007 @ 11:20pm CDT
I could see myself getting deluxe Bumblebee, but I honestly like ultimate better. Surprises me that I might actually get that one (especially with the $90 price tag), but if I can only get one I'd go ultimate.
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66564)
Posted by Fang Wolf on March 28th, 2007 @ 12:10am CDT
Posted by Fang Wolf on March 28th, 2007 @ 12:10am CDT
*sniffles* I never wanted to say this, but like the Alts, it's grown on me. Looks great, what I have wanted from HotShot for so long.
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66565)
Posted by Fang Wolf on March 28th, 2007 @ 12:15am CDT
Posted by Fang Wolf on March 28th, 2007 @ 12:15am CDT
*sniffles* I never wanted to say this, but like the Alts, it's grown on me. Looks great, what I have wanted from HotShot for so long.
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66582)
Posted by NightFall on March 28th, 2007 @ 12:48am CDT
Posted by NightFall on March 28th, 2007 @ 12:48am CDT
Kinda OK. I wait until it's in the sale's bin thoug, I just don't want them that much, maybe it's the colors? I guess I have to see them in person before I buy. I think Bumblebee will win me over thoug, gotta love him, 
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66659)
Posted by Phoenix_306 on March 28th, 2007 @ 4:54am CDT
Posted by Phoenix_306 on March 28th, 2007 @ 4:54am CDT
Hi - don't know if this has been reported anywhere else, but just been looking on Play.com and they have a listing for a Swindle deluxe sports car? Is this a yet another decepticon? the autobots are gonna be well outnumbered! lol
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66817)
Posted by hot rod 907 on March 28th, 2007 @ 10:34am CDT
Posted by hot rod 907 on March 28th, 2007 @ 10:34am CDT
preaty decent fig
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66850)
Posted by Phenotype on March 28th, 2007 @ 11:29am CDT
Posted by Phenotype on March 28th, 2007 @ 11:29am CDT
Why does Rachet look green in that picture?
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66854)
Posted by jgilkinson on March 28th, 2007 @ 11:32am CDT
Posted by jgilkinson on March 28th, 2007 @ 11:32am CDT
now we just need jazz
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66913)
Posted by Anonymous on March 28th, 2007 @ 12:54pm CDT
He is green.
Posted by Anonymous on March 28th, 2007 @ 12:54pm CDT
Phenotype wrote:Why does Rachet look green in that picture?
He is green.
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66917)
Posted by Overcracker on March 28th, 2007 @ 1:03pm CDT
I don't think we've heard anything, about a Swindle.
In any case here's the link to Play.com's item listing:
Transformers 2007: Swindle Sports Car
It's got a movie poster for an image, so i guess we'll have to wait to find out what that is.
Posted by Overcracker on March 28th, 2007 @ 1:03pm CDT
Phoenix_306 wrote:Hi - don't know if this has been reported anywhere else, but just been looking on Play.com and they have a listing for a Swindle deluxe sports car? Is this a yet another decepticon? the autobots are gonna be well outnumbered! lol
I don't think we've heard anything, about a Swindle.
In any case here's the link to Play.com's item listing:
Transformers 2007: Swindle Sports Car
It's got a movie poster for an image, so i guess we'll have to wait to find out what that is.
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66947)
Posted by Hairball178 on March 28th, 2007 @ 1:36pm CDT
Posted by Hairball178 on March 28th, 2007 @ 1:36pm CDT
Someone commented on the buggy eyes, and I just remembered how Bumblebee was drawn in the old TF coloring books. The mouth's all wrong, but he had those goofy big eyes.
It looks like I may invest some money in some of these TF movie toys after all...I'm sold on Bumblebee, Barricade, and Blackout.
It looks like I may invest some money in some of these TF movie toys after all...I'm sold on Bumblebee, Barricade, and Blackout.
Re: New Photos of Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee (66952)
Posted by City Commander on March 28th, 2007 @ 1:41pm CDT
Posted by City Commander on March 28th, 2007 @ 1:41pm CDT
Nice. But my money is set on completing older series' collections this year.
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