First Look At Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Origins Bumblebee Figure
Friday, June 25th, 2021 5:44AM CDT
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The images were posted by UK Transformers stockist, In Demand Toys, on their Facebook page. The four images give us a good look at Bee, who transforms into the flying saucer like alt mode as seen in the pilot of the G1 cartoon. He so comes with Energon rods, and what appears to be the jet pack from the Centurion accessory set.
The back of the box says he transforms in 23 steps. The toy appears to be the same size as Deluxe Class Netflix Bee/ Earthrise Cliffjumper.
What do you think of this? Will you be tracking down this Cybertronian alt mode of Bumblebee?
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Posted by JazztfLaw on June 25th, 2021 @ 5:51am CDT
Posted by Deliverence on June 25th, 2021 @ 6:08am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 25th, 2021 @ 6:38am CDT
NOW I'M HYPED!
Especially because that line is well stocked at Toys R Us.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 25th, 2021 @ 6:42am CDT
Maybe there's some hope they'll do Wheeljack and Jazz.
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 25th, 2021 @ 7:08am CDT
And Bee looks pretty slick too. Now I can stop using Real Gear Robots Longview as Cybertronian Bumblebee. Never got around to transforming WFC/FOC Bee come to think of it...and I'll probably get this before I do.
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 25th, 2021 @ 7:13am CDT
Oh come on. We all know there's not enough energy in those conductors to last a quartrex.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 25th, 2021 @ 7:16am CDT
Bumblevivisector wrote:Official toys of those conductors!?! Never thought I'd see the day!
And Bee looks pretty slick too. Now I can stop using Real Gear Robots Longview as Cybertronian Bumblebee. Never got around to transforming WFC/FOC Bee come to think of it...and I'll probably get this before I do.
Well, that was clever!
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 25th, 2021 @ 7:17am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 25th, 2021 @ 8:22am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 25th, 2021 @ 9:04am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 25th, 2021 @ 9:09am CDT
o.supreme wrote:I understand it has better engineering, and higher parts count etc.... but in those pics, that BB looks really tiny in deluxe packaging, even worse than Netflix Bee/ ER Cliffjumper etc.... This is the Bee everyone wanted in Siege, but Im guessing it wasn't planned 3+ years ago. I'm guessing it was a figure from the 2022 line they just decided to bump up, and since it wouldn't fit in Kingdom, they had to put it somewhere...
I don't think it was a 2022 figure, otherwuse they would have just left it there. It was probably always destined to be an exclusive. We've also had rumours of this bee coming out for longer then the wave 5 rumours
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 25th, 2021 @ 9:17am CDT
Not quite as clean as the ER cliff mold bot mode but I like the way this looks better. Less boring, legs aren't so scrawny
Alt mode doesn't quite fit with my other guys in their earth modes but ill be sorely tempted for this guy
That chest looks like the chest on kingdom tracks though
Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 25th, 2021 @ 9:34am CDT
I'm also hoping for Cybertronian Wheeljack, but even without him, this will fit in well with my Siege collection, especially since I'm double-dipping on Kingdom earth modes.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 25th, 2021 @ 9:40am CDT
Posted by bacem on June 25th, 2021 @ 9:48am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 25th, 2021 @ 10:01am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Will you be tracking down this Cybertronian alt mode of Bumblebee?
Well I don't know if Track down is the right word, more like trip over because there are so many. I mean I know some Target exclusives (ER Thrust and Runabout) were VERY hard to find, but the BB line has had mass quantities. That BB/Daniel 2 pack had to go on sale at 50% off to try to get rid of them. Although the SS 74 seems to have sold well, it wasn't a problem to find. I suspect THIS new Cybertronian BB will be the same. Probably like Netflix BB was for Walmart. Sure you may have some scalpers initially, but Netflix BB was only packed 2 to a case of 8. More than likely this new deluxe will be solid packs, so it shouldn't be hard to find. I'm not saying there won't be scalping going on, or that it won't be popular, but if it is a super scarce item akin to ER Runabout or Thrust, I will publicly apologize and say I was wrong.
Posted by DeathReviews on June 25th, 2021 @ 10:51am CDT
Posted by Overcracker on June 25th, 2021 @ 10:56am CDT
Guess I'll have to look for one.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 25th, 2021 @ 11:42am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 25th, 2021 @ 11:53am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 25th, 2021 @ 1:23pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 25th, 2021 @ 1:43pm CDT
Posted by Rtron on June 25th, 2021 @ 3:28pm CDT
It definetely isn't the same jetpack, it looks very different.
Honestly, this toy and the Siege Seeker mold are what I wish the 1984/1985 guys from Siege would have been. A series of Cybertronian alt modes either homaging one we've had on screen, comics and videogames, or giving us freaky new ones, that turn into cartoon-like robot modes. I guess I just like the concept of getting basically the same robot mode from two markedly different alt modes. A shame they didn't go for it. I guess the reason is that those wouldn't be as easy to remold into earth modes.
But now, basically half of siege feels pointless just because of how earth like most of the "cybertronian" modes are. The Datsuns, Countachs, Mirage and Optimus are the worst offenders for me. Megatron, Hound and Soundwave are barely worth it... Megatron even feels a bit more egregious now that the Shattered Glass one exists and has a decent jet mode.
Posted by sol magnus on June 25th, 2021 @ 8:00pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on June 26th, 2021 @ 12:57pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2021 @ 1:07pm CDT
Evil Eye wrote:Oooooof. No sir, I don't like it. The fake chest and VW feet, the shin kibble, the weird proportions and the fact that he doesn't fit in at all with Siege (you know, the entire line of figures with Cybertronian alt modes) just kills it for me.
I mean, everything you mention regarding fake parts is the whole point of this toy/design. Always would be.
Posted by sol magnus on June 26th, 2021 @ 1:09pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Evil Eye wrote:Oooooof. No sir, I don't like it. The fake chest and VW feet, the shin kibble, the weird proportions and the fact that he doesn't fit in at all with Siege (you know, the entire line of figures with Cybertronian alt modes) just kills it for me.
I mean, everything you mention regarding fake parts is the whole point of this toy/design. Always would be.
That's what I was thinking. Although I don't agree with it 'not fitting in with Siege'.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 26th, 2021 @ 1:10pm CDT
Evil Eye wrote:Oooooof. No sir, I don't like it. The fake chest and VW feet, the shin kibble, the weird proportions and the fact that he doesn't fit in at all with Siege (you know, the entire line of figures with Cybertronian alt modes) just kills it for me.
You serious here? That's a friggin flying saucer that turn into a bot who pretend to turn into a Beetle. That's the entire point and there's no way to achieve that even at Masterpiece level without fake parts nor shellforming.
He's also not meant to fit in Siege nor the entire WFC trilogy, but rather in SS86. As a "flashback".
Start at 2:00
Like, really.
Posted by Evil Eye on June 26th, 2021 @ 1:19pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Evil Eye wrote:Oooooof. No sir, I don't like it. The fake chest and VW feet, the shin kibble, the weird proportions and the fact that he doesn't fit in at all with Siege (you know, the entire line of figures with Cybertronian alt modes) just kills it for me.
You serious here? That's a friggin flying saucer that turn into a bot who pretend to turn into a Beetle. That's the entire point and there's no way to achieve that even at Masterpiece level.
Start at 2:00
Like, really.
My issue is that, compared to Siege (which you'd expect him to "go with") where everyone had a subtly redesigned robot mode to accomodate the cybertronian vehicle modes, he tries way too hard to accomodate the "We didn't have the budget to do separate robot designs" thing of the...5 minutes or so Bumblebee shows up in that form. I'd rather they either adjusted the alt mode a little or made the robot mode reflect what he turns into. I get that they wanted to homage the opening scene but at the same time I'd rather he looked more at home with Siege than stood out as an oddball like this.
Plus I really, really hate faux-parts. I could accept it on the Siege Seekers because it formed a sort of power-core/sensor pod detail on the rear of the jet (and also I just love that mold) but for the most part I'd rather they either made parts that homage the kibble without actually trying to BE the kibble (see RID2001's chest) or alternatively just adjusted the design to make it actually work.
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 26th, 2021 @ 3:30pm CDT
DPCI: 087 16 3816
Price: $22.99
This image not only gives us the DPCI for this saucer shaped Bee, but a date when we can expect to see him turn up at Targets, hopefully nationwide, that date being 08/11.
Looking at the price, it would seem that this is indeed a Deluxe Class figure, but until we have in hand shots, we can of speculate if it's a complete new mold of if it's been retooled from the Earthrise Cliffjumper/Netflix Bumblebee mold.
Addendum: expert analysis from fans has confirmed that the jetpack with Bee is completely different to the one that came with Centurion.
Will you be getting this figure?
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Posted by Flashwave on June 26th, 2021 @ 5:49pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 26th, 2021 @ 6:55pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:I feel like Buzzworthy gets good distribution for what it is, but MAN I am expecting demand on this to he stupid stupid
Let's hope Hasbro will bring back the days of THE HIVE to nip scalping in the bud.
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 27th, 2021 @ 2:18am CDT
I noticed something kinda cool yesterday about his transformation, it looks like his robot mode chest forms the front grill section in vehicle mode. It's not much, but I do kind of like how it tries to use parts instead of just making his robot mode chest a faux part entirely. I hope we get some repaints/remolds too, like maybe an Animated Wasp inspired version, and maybe through in a Bugbite just because
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 27th, 2021 @ 4:41am CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:I'm really excited to get more images of Origin Bee and hopefully pick him up. I hope Hasbro has him as a shared exclusive between Pulse and Target to try and minimize over stocking at Brick and Mortar, while maintaining a healthy stock for the fans who want him.
I noticed something kinda cool yesterday about his transformation, it looks like his robot mode chest forms the front grill section in vehicle mode. It's not much, but I do kind of like how it tries to use parts instead of just making his robot mode chest a faux part entirely. I hope we get some repaints/remolds too, like maybe an Animated Wasp inspired version, and maybe through in a Bugbite just because
Don't forget the obligatory Cliffjumper!
Posted by william-james88 on June 27th, 2021 @ 6:19am CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:I'm really excited to get more images of Origin Bee and hopefully pick him up. I hope Hasbro has him as a shared exclusive between Pulse and Target to try and minimize over stocking at Brick and Mortar, while maintaining a healthy stock for the fans who want him.
I noticed something kinda cool yesterday about his transformation, it looks like his robot mode chest forms the front grill section in vehicle mode. It's not much, but I do kind of like how it tries to use parts instead of just making his robot mode chest a faux part entirely. I hope we get some repaints/remolds too, like maybe an Animated Wasp inspired version, and maybe through in a Bugbite just because
From the internal data presented above, it seems stores are only getting one case at first.
Posted by william-james88 on June 27th, 2021 @ 7:39am CDT
Evil Eye wrote:Oooooof. No sir, I don't like it. The fake chest
The chest is real, even Elaine can attest to that.
Posted by Glarryg on June 28th, 2021 @ 8:28am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Evil Eye wrote:Oooooof. No sir, I don't like it. The fake chest
The chest is real, even Elaine can attest to that.
Nicely done; that joke is spectacular!
Regarding the figure, I love it. It captures the heart of my four-year-old self and now the wait for August is going to be HELL because this is all I'm going to be thinking about for the next month.
Glarryg
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 28th, 2021 @ 12:55pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Evil Eye wrote:Oooooof. No sir, I don't like it. The fake chest
The chest is real, even Elaine can attest to that.
It’s REAL, and it’s SPECTACULAR!
Posted by triKlops on June 28th, 2021 @ 2:34pm CDT
I intentionally passed on the Maas toys version as i had always hope we would get an official.
This is an insta buy for me.
Now we need Jazz and WheelJack...
Posted by william-james88 on June 30th, 2021 @ 12:11pm CDT
The set consists of warriors Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Starscream and Cybertronian Megatron.
Posted by o.supreme on June 30th, 2021 @ 12:17pm CDT
Posted by alekese on June 30th, 2021 @ 12:23pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Just for clarification purposes, this is different than the Kingdom: Worlds Collide Multipack that was newsed a few days back correct?
Correct.
Posted by william-james88 on June 30th, 2021 @ 1:08pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Just for clarification purposes, this is different than the Kingdom: Worlds Collide Multipack that was newsed a few days back correct?
I feel like scaring you and saying, yup that's exactly what this is. This is the kingdom pack everyone was waiting for.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 30th, 2021 @ 2:39pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 30th, 2021 @ 4:24pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:That “Buzzworthy” 4-pack is an easy pass for me, but I hope this means a reveal of the Kingdom 4-pack is right around the corner. Fingers crossed we don’t have to wait for one of Target’s “geek culture” reveals next month.
Wait, Target's what?
Posted by william-james88 on June 30th, 2021 @ 5:58pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:That “Buzzworthy” 4-pack is an easy pass for me, but I hope this means a reveal of the Kingdom 4-pack is right around the corner. Fingers crossed we don’t have to wait for one of Target’s “geek culture” reveals next month.
They are gonna drag it out instead
https://mobile.twitter.com/preterniadot ... 58019?s=19
Posted by Mindmaster on June 30th, 2021 @ 6:36pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 30th, 2021 @ 7:17pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:I just made the grossest face when I saw this, and it’s solely because of Starscream. Optimus and Megatron aren’t bad but are outshined by their Deluxe BAF versions, and I never got that Bee since my patience paid off and the Deluxe BAF came out. Like could they not have used the vastly superior second Warrior version?
Optimus is god awful. So much nonsense with that figure, I just couldn't take it.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 30th, 2021 @ 7:37pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Mindmaster wrote:I just made the grossest face when I saw this, and it’s solely because of Starscream. Optimus and Megatron aren’t bad but are outshined by their Deluxe BAF versions, and I never got that Bee since my patience paid off and the Deluxe BAF came out. Like could they not have used the vastly superior second Warrior version?
Optimus is god awful. So much nonsense with that figure, I just couldn't take it.
You talk about Deluxe Optimus, or Warrior Optimus?
Because the deluxe is pretty nice in it's "if it's not broken don't fix" it kind of way. Plus Matrix Blast action!
Posted by william-james88 on June 30th, 2021 @ 8:16pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Mindmaster wrote:I just made the grossest face when I saw this, and it’s solely because of Starscream. Optimus and Megatron aren’t bad but are outshined by their Deluxe BAF versions, and I never got that Bee since my patience paid off and the Deluxe BAF came out. Like could they not have used the vastly superior second Warrior version?
Optimus is god awful. So much nonsense with that figure, I just couldn't take it.
You talk about Deluxe Optimus, or Warrior Optimus?
Because the deluxe is pretty nice in it's "if it's not broken don't fix" it kind of way. Plus Matrix Blast action!
Warrior of course, since that's the one that comes un this newly revealed set.