New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging

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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.

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Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347134)
Posted by BluePhirePB on September 16th, 2007 @ 6:01pm CDT

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

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347137)
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on September 16th, 2007 @ 6:03pm CDT

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.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347140)
Posted by one wing angel on September 16th, 2007 @ 6:05pm CDT

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

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347141)
Posted by one wing angel on September 16th, 2007 @ 6:06pm CDT

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

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347149)
Posted by Autobot032 on September 16th, 2007 @ 6:11pm CDT

....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!

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347152)
Posted by i_amtrunks on September 16th, 2007 @ 6:13pm CDT

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.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347169)
Posted by autobot commander on September 16th, 2007 @ 6:21pm CDT

i hope its a costco exclusive

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347301)
Posted by Agent 007 on September 16th, 2007 @ 7:28pm CDT

meh, no new box is gonna change my mind

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347306)
Posted by Chaoslock on September 16th, 2007 @ 7:32pm CDT

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

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347314)
Posted by xBigbotx on September 16th, 2007 @ 7:38pm CDT

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

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347357)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on September 16th, 2007 @ 8:01pm CDT

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)

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347378)
Posted by Decatron on September 16th, 2007 @ 8:13pm CDT

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

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347393)
Posted by gogleman374 on September 16th, 2007 @ 8:20pm CDT

I smell costco exclusive.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347398)
Posted by Bonecrusher27 on September 16th, 2007 @ 8:21pm CDT

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.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347425)
Posted by i_amtrunks on September 16th, 2007 @ 8:33pm CDT

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:

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347435)
Posted by Decatron on September 16th, 2007 @ 8:38pm CDT

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.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347517)
Posted by tommy tek on September 16th, 2007 @ 9:13pm CDT

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.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347599)
Posted by Anonymous on September 16th, 2007 @ 10:17pm CDT

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

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347606)
Posted by tommy tek on September 16th, 2007 @ 10:24pm CDT

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.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347614)
Posted by Zeds on September 16th, 2007 @ 10:29pm CDT

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

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347616)
Posted by autobot commander on September 16th, 2007 @ 10:32pm CDT

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

like how much? 40 dollars?

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347637)
Posted by tom brokaw on September 16th, 2007 @ 10:48pm CDT

it looks like they need new ways to sell these

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347723)
Posted by Elita One on September 16th, 2007 @ 11:54pm CDT

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.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347744)
Posted by i_amtrunks on September 17th, 2007 @ 12:12am CDT

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.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347845)
Posted by Deceptiwho? on September 17th, 2007 @ 2:12am CDT

Guaranteed its a Costco thing no doubt about it..

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347903)
Posted by skyline on September 17th, 2007 @ 4:13am CDT

dang!

Bumblebee sure looks like a yellow ROBOSAIPIEN from that packaging! :grin:

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (347944)
Posted by fanboy999 on September 17th, 2007 @ 5:42am CDT

from the moment I heard they were doing an ultimate Bumblebee, I'd say Hasbro pretty much had me. Yeah, I dropped $79 on the dude (hard to call him little though given his massive size). I got him home, took him out of his box (no reselling for this fanboy) and have had a blast utilizing his many features. Is it pricey? heck yeah. But for a diehard Transformers fan, it's mighty hard to resist. I said for months I wasn't going to get him, but in the end I succumbed to my primal urges.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (348127)
Posted by Switchpoint on September 17th, 2007 @ 9:51am CDT

Glad I got the first wave figure. I love the box he came in, and he can be easily put back in and displayed MIB.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (348309)
Posted by upther on September 17th, 2007 @ 12:40pm CDT

Looks even uglier to me in that package.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (348420)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on September 17th, 2007 @ 2:06pm CDT

I wonder why the change?

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (348872)
Posted by tommy tek on September 17th, 2007 @ 6:53pm CDT

upther wrote:Looks even uglier to me in that package.

Wow everytime i see you comment on something its always negative or pestamistic i wonder if you like anything at all.I never once since i have been here seen you wrote something good about any topic even though thats your opinion.how does it look uglier...how in what way.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (348884)
Posted by tommy tek on September 17th, 2007 @ 6:58pm CDT

Wheeljack35 wrote:I wonder why the change?

Well probably in a few years when the movie line is far gone there going to be worth alot of money.thats why ibought one in this packaging this packaging will be even more money.i wont sell it though.

But to answer your question its simple its one of thos collectors items and plus dust wont get in there.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (349031)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on September 17th, 2007 @ 8:33pm CDT

i_amtrunks wrote:
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.

Agreed on awkward boxes, thats why I like the origional Ult BB package.

Bubbles domes, and things of that sort realy fo suck to store. I wish they'd just stick with squares and rectangles!

As for Ult BB coming up to your girls knees :???:

I know your from the "Land Down Under" so I just gotta ask, is gravity stronger down there or something!?!

This thing is knee high to my 7 year old niece, just bearly, and she's tiny!

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (349095)
Posted by i_amtrunks on September 17th, 2007 @ 9:11pm CDT

In the box it came up to her knees, out of box he is just below.

My gf's only about 5'3" (160cm)(did I get that right? We do metric over here), I haven't measured Bumblebee yet (nor thought of till now) but he would have to be around the 35-40 cm mark.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (349225)
Posted by Dark JIM on September 17th, 2007 @ 10:54pm CDT

i saw this at target the battery was out so i didnt buy it

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (349248)
Posted by i_amtrunks on September 17th, 2007 @ 11:09pm CDT

Dark JIM wrote:i saw this at target the battery was out so i didnt buy it

May not be the battery, the chest piece for Bumblebee has to be in a certain spot for it to hit a certain button to make the sounds.

I first thought that the batteries were dead on the Ultimate Bumblebee figures, but after I bought one I found out about the button/chest alignment issues. About half the Bumblebee's I have seen since have had the problem, some shifting of the chest piece is usually enough to get the figures to work in the stores.

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (349268)
Posted by TinglingSensation on September 17th, 2007 @ 11:36pm CDT

fanboy999 wrote:But for a diehard Transformers fan, it's mighty hard to resist. I said for months I wasn't going to get him, but in the end I succumbed to my primal urges.

I was in the same boat. Tonight I finally take the plunge and spend an hour checking two stores to find the Bumblebee with the best paint job. I take it home, giddily open up the box ... and have the disappointment of a bad knee joint. It won't lock, so he always slouches to one side. @$&#%! :-x

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (349271)
Posted by skywarp-2 on September 17th, 2007 @ 11:40pm CDT

TinglingSensation wrote:
fanboy999 wrote:But for a diehard Transformers fan, it's mighty hard to resist. I said for months I wasn't going to get him, but in the end I succumbed to my primal urges.

I was in the same boat. Tonight I finally take the plunge and spend an hour checking two stores to find the Bumblebee with the best paint job. I take it home, giddily open up the box ... and have the disappointment of a bad knee joint. It won't lock, so he always slouches to one side. @$&#%!

Ok, this is bad, but... I bought him, opened him transformed him, hated it completely and return it, in prime condition... I even fixed all the twisties and stuff back to perfection.. what a piece of crap!! seriously don't buy it unless you want to get it on clearence for parts to kitbash with..

Re: New Ultimate Bumblebee Packaging (349296)
Posted by tommy tek on September 17th, 2007 @ 11:57pm CDT

TinglingSensation wrote:
fanboy999 wrote:But for a diehard Transformers fan, it's mighty hard to resist. I said for months I wasn't going to get him, but in the end I succumbed to my primal urges.

I was in the same boat. Tonight I finally take the plunge and spend an hour checking two stores to find the Bumblebee with the best paint job. I take it home, giddily open up the box ... and have the disappointment of a bad knee joint. It won't lock, so he always slouches to one side. @$&#%!

mine does that to you have to play wityh it a bit and you have to push in those pins and pull freaken hard i mean hard.so much so that it hurts my fingers.