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Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi

Posted by Sigma Magnus Jun 27, 2017 at 9:26am CDT 37,177 views
Straight from Chevrolet Japan's company newsletter, we have an interview with Yuya Onishi, a member of the Takara Transformers product team and the lead designer behind MPM Bumblebee! The original text can be found here, and a mechanical translation courtesy of Google Translate is transcripted below, so check it out and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

Before the release of "Transformers / Last Knight King" on August 4th, as for Camaro likes the place where Bumblebee's career is anxious. And better news before the new release. Transformers masterpiece "MPM - 3 Bumblebee" commemorating the 10th anniversary of the movie will be released from TakaraTomy on July 15th.

This MPM - 3, the world 's topic with the amazingness of making it. As I witnessed the appearance of the standing Bumblebee, I do not think that this is assembled with the parts built into the Camaro scale model.

"This January, when real items were announced in Hong Kong in the world premiere, it was a pleasure from the fans around the world that I was happy." Transformers designer Hiroya Onishi . In the United States, Hasbro Inc., a toy maker based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, holds a license for Transformers. In that connection, Mr. Onishi has visited Hasbro headquarters in the US East Coast several times. When entering the United States, passport control declared "Transformers designer" about occupation, and was also deeply impressed by the officer. It is not uncommon to be asked for a sign when participating in an event held in the United States. Even in Hong Kong, again. Transformers designers are very popular worldwide.

"To faithfully reproduce the image in the play is a mast, it is a masterpiece movie that requires a high degree of completeness as a transformer toy, so I bothered as much as I could breath, and the overseas fans got a weight There was a strong desire to be sensitive to marketing and to have a strong sense of weight.It was severe in terms of cost but this time we adopt die cast parts everywhere to give weight And I made the deformation difficulty degree a setting of 8 years old up.When I touched the transformer toy for the first time, I designed it so that you can enjoy the deformation easily by getting used. "... It will fit properly in the Camaro form It is terrible because it is. If you ask Mr. Onishi, he sometimes aimed for a car designer. "Actually, our company President Toyama was riding in Camaro's Transformers specification limited car released in 2010, and I have also tried it.It is very prominent in Bumblebee color, but also unique to the cockpit There is a view of the world, driving is fun "

The MPM-3, manufacturer's recommended retail price setting is 10,000 yen (tax excluded). It is a one-make product to be released under the TAKARATOMY brand logo as a universal specification, but although it had significant cost constraints, from the quality it can be said that it is reasonable. Bumblebee is a dream function carried by Camaro. That dream was very realistically reproduced and molded. It is wonderful that Mr. Onishi who likes cars designed it by driving Camaro. Whenever a new work of a movie transformer is made public, "Bamblebee is Speaking of Camaro", it is no longer promised. Mr. Onishi keeps his promise as a designer.

Also, at the dealer caravan event "Chevrolet Camaro Preview Tour 2017", the Transformers Specification (5th generation) Camaro owned by Takara Tomy and the Bumblebee statue exceeding 2 m in height are also on display. The future will be Chevrolet North Osaka (Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture) on June 24 and 25, Chevrolet Kasugai (Aichi Prefecture Kasugai City) on July 8th and 9th, Chevrolet Tokyo on August 19th and 20th (Tokyo Metropolitan Port Ward) and a caravan. Please check the power and precision of Bumblebee, and the profound charm of Chevrolet Camaro on this occasion.

Yuya Onishi (Oyunshi Yuya) Born in Higashi Osaka city in 1984, "City of Manufacturing". He is in charge of research and development of next-generation devices at the Panasonic Group. Joined Takara Tomy in 2011. In charge of planning and development of transformers overseas with mechanical engineering, car design / product design as backbone. Coauthored book "Monodzukuri 2.0 Makers' Movement in Japan" (Kadokawa Shoten).

On the right side of the photo, the vehicle mode of "TLK-01 Bumblebee" (2,800 yen / tax not included) with the motif of "Bumblebee of Transformers Last Knight" published on August 4. The left is "Vehicle mode of" MPM - 3 Bumblebee "(released on July 15, ¥ 10,000 / tax). Furthermore, the left is "MPM - 3 Bumblebee" robot mode, and "TLK - 01 Bumblebee" robot mode. Package is "MPM - 3 Bumblebee". On the left side, Mr. Onishi changed the vehicle mode from robot mode to robot mode in an instant while answering the interview that day Takara Tomi customer consultation room tel. 0570-041031 (Weekday excluding weekends and holidays 10: 00 - 17: 00)

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Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by Ironhidensh Jun 28, 2017
Well, I have mine in hand. Initial out of box and first transformation thoughts:

Nice, but I have concerns.
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Comment by Bumblebee21 Jun 28, 2017
Think I might be skipping him after seeing all the QC issues
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by Ironhidensh Jun 29, 2017
I'm really hoping I just got a lemon, but this figure is quite the qc nightmare.
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Jun 29, 2017
Ironhidensh wrote:I'm really hoping I just got a lemon, but this figure is quite the qc nightmare.


Don't leave us hanging and go on with a detailed review, please. [-(

Because these things MUST be addressed. Especially for the price of this figure.
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by Insurgent Jun 29, 2017
Just watched Acter's review. This looks pretty interesting. If I didn't have the human alliance one, I would actually be very tempted by this one. If barricade is this level, I may have to put him on my list.
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by galvatron00 Jun 29, 2017
Ironhidensh wrote:Well, I have mine in hand. Initial out of box and first transformation thoughts:

Nice, but I have concerns.
What what whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by shajaki Jun 29, 2017
Chosen Prime doesn't seem to say much about the quality.... not surprised since they're tryin to sell em.... BUT just visually he appears to be more solid and flush than Ben's copy....

Ben however seems pretty sore about the car mode. Damn shame if he has persistant QC issues. Overall though, DAT MODE MODE 8-} :x
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by galvatron00 Jun 29, 2017
shajaki wrote:DAT MODE MODE 8-} :x
DAT MODE MODE?! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?! :lol:
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by shajaki Jun 29, 2017
itscramtastic wrote:
shajaki wrote:DAT MODE MODE 8-} :x
DAT MODE MODE?! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?! :lol:
Bot. It's been a tough day :lol: >:oP
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by Ironhidensh Jun 29, 2017
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:I'm really hoping I just got a lemon, but this figure is quite the qc nightmare.


Don't leave us hanging and go on with a detailed review, please. [-(

Because these things MUST be addressed. Especially for the price of this figure.



First impressions:

The box and packaging are very cheap. Only a single plastic tray on the inside, and the figure is held in place with plastic ties. No second clam shell for protection when you store it. For the price, higher than other MP cars, this seems like a very cheap move.

The different plastics have slightly different shades of yellow. Very noticeable in car mode.

One complaint I had, can be erased. The figure comes packaged in car mode, with the doors open. When you take it out, you naturally want to close the doors. You will find that things don't tab right, and the car mode is loose and floppy. This is because something is done wrong on the inside. After playing with Bee for a day, and transforming it several times, I can tell you the car tabs together just fine, and holds together tightly.

Car mode does look very good. It even has a place underneath to store the "gun", though this is not in the instructions. Also, the instructions are the crappy Hasbro variety, not the nice detailed ones that usually come with a Takara MP, though this was expected.

Bot mode is very highly detailed. Looks amazing. Mine, however, suffers from very weak joints in the feet/ankles and shoulders. He is very back heavy, and while he will hold certain poses, the ankle joins will fail if you bump the table, or walk to heavily in the room. Again, you expect more from an MP.

Also, his door 'wings' do not tab in. They are very loose and easy to move. Anytime you pick this guy up, you will have to adjust them.

These nitpick might sound petty, but this is a very expensive figure, supposedly of high end quality. It does not meet the mark set by any previous MP release.

A nice, even amazing figure in many ways, but not an MP.
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by Bumblebee21 Jun 29, 2017
Takara QC strikes again
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by shajaki Jun 29, 2017
Well damn. I hope these issues aren't wide spread.

MP QC hasn't been the greatest lately eh? This, Conheads, Megatron, Cheetor(?)....
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by Bumblebee21 Jun 29, 2017
Grapple Ironhide hot rod ratchet

The recent reissues having plastic that doesn't feel the same
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Jun 30, 2017
Ironhidensh wrote:
A nice, even amazing figure in many ways, but not an MP.


Having MP-11 Starscream inflicted PTSD right here... #-o
Paid over 300$CAN for a friggin' imperfect "leader" figure that didn't felt "premium" at all.

Well, let's hope Hasbro will fix these issues in time for the American release.

Then they'll somehow produce a very limited run, poorly distributed, AND price it at 50% off the expected normal price just to be sure it will be insta-scalped.
:BOOM:
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Jul 3, 2017
We have more details on Bumblebee's release as a Toysrus exclusive in North America, at least for Canada. He is listed at the price of $129.99 CDN, which is exactly $99.99 USD (much lower than anticipated based on Hasbro's recent overestimate of currency exchange). He is also limited at 2 per buyer, which is always welcomed for sought after items. He is currently not available but should be shortly. There is also a Hasbro coupon for $20 off anything over $50 so any Canadian fan could get this toy for $109.99 instead. The coupon can only be used in stores but that is good news since this toy has already been found in both Ontario and Quebec stores.

Below is all the product info including SKN and other identification numbers.

Description Additional Info Shipping:
SKN Number:
336642
Product UID:
15684D30
UPC/EAN/ISBN:
630509586103
Manufacturer #:
C0892
Note:
Gift wrap is not available for this item.
Shippable to Quebec:
yes
Language :
Bilingual
Product Weight:
0.6 lbs
Product Dimensions: (in inches)
8.8 x 5.9 x 2.5

Whether hes cruising the highway as a slick Chevrolet Camaro or facing the Decepticons in battle, Bumblebee is one of the bravest bots in the universe. Celebrate the heroic Autobot scout with this Masterpiece 10th Anniversary Movie Series Bumblebee figure.

This Bumblebee MPM-3 figure is perfect for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 Transformers cinematic hit. The figure showcases Bumblebee in a sleek Chevrolet Camaro design rendered with impressive attention to movie detail. The figure features premium die-cast additions and comes with a Stinger Blaster weapon accessory. Gear Bumblebee up for action with a flip-down battle mask and extendable fingers. Converts from robot to Chevrolet Camaro mode in 33 steps.

Masterpiece Movie Series Bumblebee MPM-3 figure
Premium detail inspired by the Transformers movie franchise
Converts to Chevrolet Camaro mode in 33 steps
Flip-down battle mask, extendable fingers, and die-cast detailing
Comes with a Stinger Blaster weapon accessory


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Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by Insurgent Jul 3, 2017
I'm actually a little surprised he didn't come with a small Allspark cube as an accessory.
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by Ironhidensh Jul 3, 2017
Insurgent wrote:I'm actually a little surprised he didn't come with a small Allspark cube as an accessory.

Yeah, the lack of accessories is a major disappointment. I can't help but feel like this is the result of Hasbros involvement.
Re: Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee: Interview With Designer Yuya Onishi (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Jul 3, 2017
I'll definitely wait for clearance. Because I'm pretty sure plenty will be available and those overpriced items always come on sale sooner than later.

But the real reason is that I'm currently buying something HUGE from my local seller... I still have 2 to 4 months of payments to make... Yeah, I'm nut. 8-}
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