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Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee

Posted by D-Maximal_Primal Jan 13, 2017 at 2:30pm CST 65,129 views
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Hasbro Pulse has released some information about the upcoming Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee figure! The press release contains mostly information that we knew about previously, but is still here to give you a little more in-depth information on the upcoming Masterpiece. Read up on the release below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below.

3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE BUMBLEBEE MASTERPIECE FIGURE

The news has broken, and the excitement is spilling out in waves. The Masterpiece Bumblebee figure will soon be available, and we assume you—the fans, collectors, and more—have some questions. As a preemptive strike, here are 3 things to know about this monumental action figure!

So…when exactly CAN we get it? And what will it cost me?

Short answer: Soon! Longer answer: The Masterpiece Bumblebee figure was created for ages 8 and up, and is slated for release in summer 2017. It has an MSRP of $79.99.

Is this modeled after the TF 5 Bumblebee, an earlier incarnation, or something different all together?

This Masterpiece Bumblebee figure is based on the first Transformers live action movie using some die-cast parts to commemorate the film’s 10th anniversary . .

Timeout. Does it convert?

Does it ever! Much like in the first Transformers live action movie, Bumblebee converts from his dynamic, Autobot scout form into a 2006 Chevy Camaro concept car. The figure also has a whopping 33 points of articulation, making it a collectable, and versatile figure. The design premise allows fans to articulate the figure into all sorts of movie-accurate poses!

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Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Feb 20, 2017
Dengecki Hobby has a 5 hour video of the Japan Wonderfest event with guests talking about the toys they designed.

At the 4:32:53 mark, famed Takara designer Hisashi Yuki promotes MPM-3 Bumblebee, as he did with Legends Super Ginrai before. This is a joint Hasbro and Takara design, with both company names appearing on the box.

He shows off the features such as the articulation and the battlemask.

Enjoy!

Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Ironhidensh Feb 20, 2017
Me: I'll be damned if I'm going to give any of my money for this stupid, crappy movie junk. [-(


Hasbro/Takara: *whips out movie masterpiece Bumblebee*


Me: well, maybe just a little money.
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by fenrir72 Feb 20, 2017
:HEADHURTS: Too much yellow already! :SICK:
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Bumblebee21 Feb 20, 2017
Ironhidensh wrote:Me: I'll be damned if I'm going to give any of my money for this stupid, crappy movie junk. [-(


Hasbro/Takara: *whips out movie masterpiece Bumblebee*


Me: well, maybe just a little money.

this is me
even some of the mainline toy releases actually look good
like squeeks and leader megs
i wasnt gonna go all out on this toy line but i may have to get 5-9 now
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Va'al Feb 28, 2017
Each MPM figure getting its own thread! :D
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Mar 3, 2017
This Bee is literally perfect. The deluxe 2007 Bee was my first Autobot and 2nd Transformer only to voyager Megatron, so I have a soft spot for the guy. Can't wait to get him!
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Hellscream9999 Mar 29, 2017
Fellow Seibertronians, courtesy of weibo (again) we now have several stock photographs of the upcoming Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee figure. These pictures show that the yellow is of a more vivid hue than other Bumblebee figures tend to be, and that the grey is quite a bit darker than the official pictures would have us believe. The pictures have been mirrored below, and you can check out the source here, and if you need to refresh yourself check out the official images of MPM Bumblebee and all of its features. What is new here is the "exclusive" sticker seen on the box which confirms the early doubts from the Toysrus listing that it was a Toysrus Exclusive. That means there would be no preorders available stateside as this product is only available on Toysrus, just like what happened with the Chaos on Velocitron set. So what do you think of how this figure is shaping up? Let us know in the comments below.

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Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Ironhidensh Mar 29, 2017
How is it shaping up? As of now (no mmp optimus pics yet), this is the only thing connected to Last Knight that I'm dropping money on.
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Mar 29, 2017
Ironhidensh wrote:How is it shaping up? As of now (no mmp optimus pics yet), this is the only thing connected to Last Knight that I'm dropping money on.

HAHAHA, its not even related to The last Knight :)
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Hellscream9999 Mar 29, 2017
william-james88 wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:How is it shaping up? As of now (no mmp optimus pics yet), this is the only thing connected to Last Knight that I'm dropping money on.

HAHAHA, its not even related to The last Knight :)

Leader Megs, that is all [-(
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Overcracker Mar 29, 2017
:shock:

What happened?


That nice deep yellow was changed to an eye searing highlighter yellow?

and the cool smokey windows are now bright blue?


Talk about changes from prototype to final figure.

Not liking this so much anymore.
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Bumblebee21 Mar 29, 2017
Overcracker wrote::shock:

What happened?


That nice deep yellow was changed to an eye searing highlighter yellow?

and the cool smokey windows are now bright blue?


Talk about changes from prototype to final figure.

Not liking this so much anymore.

its hasbro photography
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Mar 29, 2017
God I can't wait for this figure! Hopefully it shows up before I move. I dunno if there is a TRU anywhere near where I'll be post mid-July
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Overcracker Mar 29, 2017
Bumblebee21 wrote:
Overcracker wrote::shock:

What happened?


That nice deep yellow was changed to an eye searing highlighter yellow?

and the cool smokey windows are now bright blue?


Talk about changes from prototype to final figure.

Not liking this so much anymore.

its hasbro photography


I doubt any amount of lighting and photography tricks or lack of skill would account for the smokey gray to now be blue.

Even the box shows it as smokey gray.

I'll wait for in hand review before actually deciding whether I want it or not.
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Emerje Mar 29, 2017
Overcracker wrote:
Bumblebee21 wrote:
Overcracker wrote::shock:

What happened?


That nice deep yellow was changed to an eye searing highlighter yellow?

and the cool smokey windows are now bright blue?


Talk about changes from prototype to final figure.

Not liking this so much anymore.

its hasbro photography


I doubt any amount of lighting and photography tricks or lack of skill would account for the smokey gray to now be blue.

Even the box shows it as smokey gray.

I'll wait for in hand review before actually deciding whether I want it or not.


Hasbro version versus Takara Tomy version?

Emerje
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Bumblebee21 Mar 29, 2017
Emerje wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Bumblebee21 wrote:
Overcracker wrote::shock:

What happened?


That nice deep yellow was changed to an eye searing highlighter yellow?

and the cool smokey windows are now bright blue?


Talk about changes from prototype to final figure.

Not liking this so much anymore.

its hasbro photography


I doubt any amount of lighting and photography tricks or lack of skill would account for the smokey gray to now be blue.

Even the box shows it as smokey gray.

I'll wait for in hand review before actually deciding whether I want it or not.


Hasbro version versus Takara Tomy version?

Emerje

they are both the same
but now looking at it they actually arent.
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Overcracker Mar 29, 2017
Emerje wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Bumblebee21 wrote:
Overcracker wrote::shock:

What happened?


That nice deep yellow was changed to an eye searing highlighter yellow?

and the cool smokey windows are now bright blue?


Talk about changes from prototype to final figure.

Not liking this so much anymore.

its hasbro photography


I doubt any amount of lighting and photography tricks or lack of skill would account for the smokey gray to now be blue.

Even the box shows it as smokey gray.

I'll wait for in hand review before actually deciding whether I want it or not.


Hasbro version versus Takara Tomy version?

Emerje



Assuming the out of box picks are for the Hasbro Version and the box is Takara as shown in the corner possibly.

But I was under the impression that figure was going to be the same in both releases.
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Mar 29, 2017
THAT'S IT?! Yeah, call me spoiled, but I want to see the BACK. They promised the roof will hide inside, making Bee having a REAL back. I'm also curious to see how he'll scale with other MPs.

Finally, does this mean there will be other MP Bay figures? We kinda already got it with the Buster mold of Optimus Prime, but I'd really love to see a MP rendition of Optimus Prime. The MAD engeneering it would require...
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by Bumblebee21 Mar 29, 2017
-Kanrabat- wrote:THAT'S IT?! Yeah, call me spoiled, but I want to see the BACK. They promised the roof will hide inside, making Bee having a REAL back. I'm also curious to see how he'll scale with other MPs.

Finally, does this mean there will be other MP Bay figures? We kinda already got it with the Buster mold of Optimus Prime, but I'd really love to see a MP rendition of Optimus Prime. The MAD engeneering it would require...

he supposed to be mp car scale

yep we saw a design and barricade is rumored
i hope they do everyone from movie 1
Re: Hasbro Pulse Press Release on Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Mar 29, 2017
Bumblebee21 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:THAT'S IT?! Yeah, call me spoiled, but I want to see the BACK. They promised the roof will hide inside, making Bee having a REAL back. I'm also curious to see how he'll scale with other MPs.

Finally, does this mean there will be other MP Bay figures? We kinda already got it with the Buster mold of Optimus Prime, but I'd really love to see a MP rendition of Optimus Prime. The MAD engeneering it would require...

he supposed to be mp car scale

yep we saw a design and barricade is rumored
i hope they do everyone from movie 1


Even though Leader Starscream is incredible, Finger crossed for a MP version! :BOWDOWN:
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