Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack

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Hasbro has updated their product page with images and a bio for the Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack. The difference between this Battle Ops Bumblebee and any of the bajillion you can find on the floor of your local Walmart, Target, or Toys R us is that this BB comes with a slick metallic paint job as well as a metallic finish Legends Bumblebee and a Legends Mudflap thrown in there for good measure.

Here's the bio:

Exclusively at Costco

Feel -- and even hear -- the excitement with this awesome electronic BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE figure: you can unlock different phrases and sounds in both of his modes! In robot mode, this powerful warrior features a flip down mask accessory to "protect" him and an arm that converts to a cannon accessory to attack his enemies. And those enemies will know they're in for serious combat when they see this figure's limited edition metallic finish, glowing eyes, chest and "weapons"! For "on-the-road" battle action, convert your figure into Camaro concept car mode and activate the fearsome flip out cannon accessories. From revving engine noises to vehicle battle noises and more, this figure's realistic sounds really put you in the "driver's seat" in every fight. And with his robot-to-vehicle BUMBLEBEE and MUDFLAP figures by his side, the action is bigger than ever!

Value pack includes premium BUMBLEBEE and MUDFLAP Legends figures. Includes 2 "AA" batteries.

This confirms the rumors that this will be a Costco Exclusive as well as gives us an approximate retail price of $59.99 plus tax.

Don't have Battle Ops BB yet? Have you been holding off because he just wasn't shiny enough for you? Don't want to spend crazy money on Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee? Well you won't have to wait much longer because Battle Ops BB should be showing up at a Costco near you in the near future!

Credit(s): Hasbro

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Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1138619)
Posted by Naked Magnus on October 22nd, 2010 @ 7:58am CDT

Is this basically the same as that metallic painted Hong Kong version?

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1138621)
Posted by mattyc1007 on October 22nd, 2010 @ 8:01am CDT

Hehe bajillion

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1138653)
Posted by Overcracker on October 22nd, 2010 @ 10:05am CDT

So what exactly compelled them to include a legends bumblbee in the pack?

I think its the first time we get a pack with 2 versions of the same character.

The size difference does mean OPs BB can actually play with himself. :grin:

(sorry couldn't help myself)

Ahh I can see these stacked up for the Christmas season next to the inflatable rafts, and snorkeling packs at Costco.

If I did not now this was going to get horribly overpriced at my local Costco I'd be inclined to buy one.

Last time we got a huge BB pack at my Costco, it was the Ultimate BB and it got a pair of deluxe Universe figures to sweeten the deal and it as about 180 dollars if you factor in the currency exchange rate.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1138691)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 22nd, 2010 @ 12:10pm CDT

I really do want one of these. Shame it ain't available in UK stores. Is an expensive figure to begin with never mind the shipping costs I'll have to pay on top wherever the heck I'll order it from.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1138693)
Posted by Liamotron on October 22nd, 2010 @ 12:19pm CDT

i work at costco in Victoria Canada and on our computers it says the item will be available around mid november and cost 45.99 which is a freakin bargain!! plus im going to hide one of them so when we sell out the price will drop and ill get it for 15 bucks!!

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1138730)
Posted by jack270606 on October 22nd, 2010 @ 1:55pm CDT

You can get battle ops Bee in the UK. I've seen him in Toys r us and ASDA in MK £60 each though. Not the metallic one though but i'm going to Costco at the weekend so i'll check. Good figure though I don't like the 'ring pull' on his arm

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1138733)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 22nd, 2010 @ 1:59pm CDT

jack270606 wrote:You can get battle ops Bee in the UK. I've seen him in Toys r us and ASDA in MK £60 each though. Not the metallic one though but i'm going to Costco at the weekend so i'll check. Good figure though I don't like the 'ring pull' on his arm

It's the metallic one I want (and the metallic legends bee). I got plenty non-metallic Bee figures of various sizes. Strange how most of the TF figures I actually want don't seem to get released here and if they do they're limited exclusives in some store I'm nowhere near. It's frustrating. Would be less so if I had more money to be paying for shipping.

I'm not fond of that ring pull myself either. Is it removable without ruining any of the electronic features?

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1138735)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on October 22nd, 2010 @ 2:17pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:So what exactly compelled them to include a legends bumblbee in the pack?

I think its the first time we get a pack with 2 versions of the same character.

The size difference does mean OPs BB can actually play with himself. (sorry couldn't help myself)

Ahh I can see these stacked up for the Christmas season next to the inflatable rafts, and snorkeling packs at Costco.

If I did not now this was going to get horribly overpriced at my local Costco I'd be inclined to buy one.

Last time we got a huge BB pack at my Costco, it was the Ultimate BB and it got a pair of deluxe Universe figures to sweeten the deal and it as about 180 dollars if you factor in the currency exchange rate.

this is more like the 4th time, when the 07 movie came out there was a bumblebee 2 pack featuring the 2 cameros he was in the movie, a prime 2 pack with classics deluxe prime and a fast action prime, and then there was the legacy of bumblebee 3 pack that had animated, classics and movie bumblebee. so its not like it hasnt happened before but it does seem rather pointless for this set, should put skidz in instead to go with his brother

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1138963)
Posted by Overcracker on October 23rd, 2010 @ 11:10am CDT

Yes yes. But all those had somewhat of a point and where for the most part the same size figures. And technically the only set from those that were the same character is the Evolution of a Hero BB set. But of course that was the point of the set.

This particular set offers a huge BB, and a tiny BB which is the same character (from the same movie) with no real purpose other than to have him in there twice. You get it for the huge BB not the tiny one. And you'd get it whether the Legends cars where there or not.

Lets put it this way, its an odd package to say the least with no real purpose that I can see and a superfluous BB thrown in for good measure.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141060)
Posted by Seibertron on October 29th, 2010 @ 8:07pm CDT

The Costco exclusive BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE Value Pack with Legends Class MUDFLAP and Premium BUMBLEBEE has been sighted at several Costco locations around the Chicagoland area. This exclusive retails for $41.99 plus tax. Please make sure you stop by our Sightings forum to share your sightings with your fellow Seibertronians.

Here are a few pictures of the ones at the Costco in Mt. Prospect, IL from earlier this afternoon.

Transformers.com wrote:Exclusively at Costco

Feel -- and even hear -- the excitement with this awesome electronic BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE figure: you can unlock different phrases and sounds in both of his modes! In robot mode, this powerful warrior features a flip down mask accessory to "protect" him and an arm that converts to a cannon accessory to attack his enemies. And those enemies will know they're in for serious combat when they see this figure's limited edition metallic finish, glowing eyes, chest and "weapons"! For "on-the-road" battle action, convert your figure into Camaro concept car mode and activate the fearsome flip out cannon accessories. From revving engine noises to vehicle battle noises and more, this figure's realistic sounds really put you in the "driver's seat" in every fight. And with his robot-to-vehicle BUMBLEBEE and MUDFLAP figures by his side, the action is bigger than ever!

Value pack includes premium BUMBLEBEE and MUDFLAP Legends figures. Includes 2 "AA" batteries.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141087)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on October 29th, 2010 @ 9:26pm CDT

I'd really like to see the original version and this one side by side to see which color I like better. The Costco price is great, I'll have to find someone with a membership that would help me out, tho (hint-hint).

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141113)
Posted by Onslaught22 on October 29th, 2010 @ 11:05pm CDT

jack270606 wrote:You can get battle ops Bee in the UK. I've seen him in Toys r us and ASDA in MK £60 each though. Not the metallic one though but i'm going to Costco at the weekend so i'll check. Good figure though I don't like the 'ring pull' on his arm

The ring pull does come off, there's an instruction sheet inside that details how to remove it properly.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141116)
Posted by Solrac333 on October 29th, 2010 @ 11:20pm CDT

I will actually have to ask my mom to get one for me. She shops there. :grin:

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141117)
Posted by Seibertron on October 29th, 2010 @ 11:26pm CDT

Onslaught22 wrote:
jack270606 wrote:You can get battle ops Bee in the UK. I've seen him in Toys r us and ASDA in MK £60 each though. Not the metallic one though but i'm going to Costco at the weekend so i'll check. Good figure though I don't like the 'ring pull' on his arm

The ring pull does come off, there's an instruction sheet inside that details how to remove it properly.

Here's some picture proof for jack270606 from my Seibertron.com gallery of Battle Ops Bumblebee ...

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141133)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 30th, 2010 @ 12:43am CDT

Goddamn that's cheap! $41.99 converts to about £26 and the regular non-metallic figure is about £60 here. So this limited edition even with shipping costs is still probably cheaper than our regular one bought from a store. I want. Especially seeing the ring pull is removable. Just wish I knew someone over there who lives near one of these stores I could paypal some money to.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141134)
Posted by Seibertron on October 30th, 2010 @ 12:52am CDT

I don't mind helping some of you out. There are a lot of Costco stores around me and I'm a member. For the International people who want this, I don't think this will ship via First Class International as it's too large to fit in a box with bubble wrap. Priority Mail would be the way to go but that makes shipping more expensive.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141135)
Posted by Seibertron on October 30th, 2010 @ 12:56am CDT

Carnivius_Prime wrote:Goddamn that's cheap! $41.99 converts to about £26 and the regular non-metallic figure is about £60 here. So this limited edition even with shipping costs is still probably cheaper than our regular one bought from a store. I want. Especially seeing the ring pull is removable. Just wish I knew someone over there who lives near one of these stores I could paypal some money to.

It's $41.99 plus tax so it works out to about $45 where I live near Chicago.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141136)
Posted by Burn on October 30th, 2010 @ 12:57am CDT

Could you give me an idea of how much postage to Australia would be Ryan?

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141158)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 30th, 2010 @ 3:32am CDT

Seibertron wrote:
It's $41.99 plus tax so it works out to about $45 where I live near Chicago.

I'm not that familiar with US pricing in stores. So the advertised price isn't what you actually pay? Still a few extra dollars is nothing. Each one works out about 60 pence.

Seibertron wrote:I don't mind helping some of you out. There are a lot of Costco stores around me and I'm a member. For the International people who want this, I don't think this will ship via First Class International as it's too large to fit in a box with bubble wrap. Priority Mail would be the way to go but that makes shipping more expensive.

If you really wouldn't mind sending some out that would be muchly appreciated. How much do you think it would cost in dollars total of the toy itself, shipping to UK and a lil extra for your trouble?

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141166)
Posted by Seibertron on October 30th, 2010 @ 4:06am CDT

To those of you asking if I can help you, if other opportunities arise where you can buy this, please use those opportunities. Otherwise, I'll touch base with all of you on Monday which will be the earliest that I can help you out.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
It's $41.99 plus tax so it works out to about $45 where I live near Chicago.

I'm not that familiar with US pricing in stores. So the advertised price isn't what you actually pay?

We have to pay sales tax. The amount varies from state to state and can even vary county by county. The type of item (food versus consumer goods, etc) also can affect the amount of sales tax that is charged. Some states charge sales tax on food, some don't. Some charge sales tax on clothing, some don't. You don't have to pay a sales tax in the UK?

I'll get back to you about the shipping some time on Monday via email.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141222)
Posted by Kibble on October 30th, 2010 @ 9:11am CDT

I'm glad I didn't bite on the $60 one...this one will be a buy.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141233)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 30th, 2010 @ 10:05am CDT

Seibertron wrote:You don't have to pay a sales tax in the UK?

Not really sure how tax works but I know the price you see on the shelf or the box's price tag is the price you pay and no more. Tax is included I reckon.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141237)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on October 30th, 2010 @ 10:16am CDT

Carnivius_Prime wrote:
Seibertron wrote:You don't have to pay a sales tax in the UK?

Not really sure how tax works but I know the price you see on the shelf or the box's price tag is the price you pay and no more. Tax is included I reckon.

Yes, it is, at least from what I understand of how VAT(Value Added Tax) works.

For Americans(and others that are interested in a basic layout of how it works): VAT

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141476)
Posted by g60force on October 31st, 2010 @ 6:54am CDT

wow if somebody could help me get on to the Netherlands I'll be grateful

What would the total cash-damage be? :roll:

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141482)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 31st, 2010 @ 7:47am CDT

Midnight_Fox wrote:
Carnivius_Prime wrote:
Seibertron wrote:You don't have to pay a sales tax in the UK?

Not really sure how tax works but I know the price you see on the shelf or the box's price tag is the price you pay and no more. Tax is included I reckon.

Yes, it is, at least from what I understand of how VAT(Value Added Tax) works.

For Americans(and others that are interested in a basic layout of how it works): VAT

Put it shortly, yes, Taxes are included in the price shown. So what you see is what you pay.

If you're curious about rates: The Netherlands has 6% (VATLow) for food, and 19% (VATHigh) for anything else. This is important if you're going on vacation in Europe: some shops have so-called Tax-Free shopping if you're spending a certain amount (in the Netherlands it's €50). After filling the proper forms provided, you can ask for the VAT back at the airport.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141483)
Posted by g60force on October 31st, 2010 @ 7:52am CDT

Holy sh*t... you mean that 41.x dollars is plus 19% VAT that's super cheap!!

please somebody help me get this one? pwetty pweasseee with sugar on top? :roll:

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141484)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 31st, 2010 @ 7:57am CDT

g60force wrote:Holy sh*t... you mean that 41.x dollars is plus 19% VAT that's super cheap!!

please somebody help me get this one? pwetty pweasseee with sugar on top?

No no, the VAT rates in the US vary by county (parts of states), but still, compared with us the US is always cheaper, until you get to shipping the thing

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1141485)
Posted by g60force on October 31st, 2010 @ 7:58am CDT

Alright, so would you know what the complete process would cost me to get in to the Netherlands?

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1142153)
Posted by Bounti76 on November 2nd, 2010 @ 2:55pm CDT

There was also the Desert Attack two pack of Voyager Blackout and Deluxe Scorponok and included in Blackout's cargo drop was a mini-Scorponok when the 1st movie came out in '07.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1142159)
Posted by xBigbotx on November 2nd, 2010 @ 3:05pm CDT

Has anybody seen this toys at a costco in california i live in the southbay area like in torrance. if anybody has plZ let me know i want to get some for my nephews. an also for my self

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1150377)
Posted by smallworm on November 24th, 2010 @ 6:23pm CST

Costco has it available online right NOW for $29.97! FREE SHIPPING too!

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.as ... d=11543985

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1267746)
Posted by Master_prime_22 on July 28th, 2011 @ 11:25am CDT

Hi there,

I come from oversea. I'd like to know whether Costco is still selling this in their stores. I did a search on their website and the answer is negative.

Thanks!!

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1267785)
Posted by Kibble on July 28th, 2011 @ 12:48pm CDT

No...this was in stock over 6 months ago and Costco's not the type of store to let this type of product rot on their shelves for extended amounts of time. They clearanced these out around December or January and are long gone.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1267802)
Posted by freaky777 on July 28th, 2011 @ 1:28pm CDT

Well there are lots of other bbs to choose from so no worries eh.

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1267823)
Posted by Kibble on July 28th, 2011 @ 2:45pm CDT

Yes, the non-exclusive version of this figure, which is the same mold without the gold metallic paint job, is still available in many stores. Some even have him on clearance now...

Re: Costco Exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee Value Pack (1268157)
Posted by Master_prime_22 on July 29th, 2011 @ 9:53am CDT

Thanks for the reply so it seems that the chance to acquire a metallic color Bee is slim. So does any one know whether Hasbro or Takara Tomy is going to release a metallic color Bee for Movie 3? Thanks!