New MP-21G (G2) Bumblebee Images From Amazon.jp
Monday, January 26th, 2015 12:45AM CST
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Thanks to fellow fan, Shajaki, we were directed to Amazon's listing for the upcoming Masterpiece MP-21G Bumble G2Ver. Back in the early 90's, Hasbro released Generation 2, which was a mix of repainted G1 molds, new and original molds, as well as a semi-cgi rehash of the original G1 series. Of those repainted G1 molds, Minicar Bumblebee was among the first to see release and he came along sporting a vacuum metalized (aka chrome) deco that made him all shiny, which you can see here.
TakaraTomy is homaging that G2 release with a metallic paint deco release of the MP-21 Bumblebee mold, with new accessories including a jetpack!
You can see the order page here and we've mirrored the images below:
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Posted by fenrir72 on January 26th, 2015 @ 1:06am CST
Posted by BERSEKAEL on January 26th, 2015 @ 1:15am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 26th, 2015 @ 8:30am CST
Indeed, since Goldbug was more than a mere head remold and deco change of Bee's original body. He deserves his own mold.BERSEKAEL wrote:so is G2 instead of goldbug... that has sence
Posted by dragons on January 26th, 2015 @ 8:54am CST
Posted by shajaki on January 26th, 2015 @ 9:16am CST
absolutely. GB is different enough to warrant his own mold, cheap repaints is really not representative of what the MP line is about.Sabrblade wrote:Indeed, since Goldbug was more than a mere head remold and deco change of Bee's original body. He deserves his own mold.BERSEKAEL wrote:so is G2 instead of goldbug... that has sence
however, should you be so inclined, id put money on a 3P making a GB head replacement. and you could even go so far as to flip that G2 sign around to the blank end and put a repro G1 autobot insignia on to make him all proper.
Posted by Desslok2201 on January 26th, 2015 @ 9:50am CST
Posted by durroth on January 26th, 2015 @ 12:56pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 26th, 2015 @ 2:51pm CST
Thanks for the super sale amiami.
Posted by Optimum Supreme on January 26th, 2015 @ 6:16pm CST
shajaki wrote:absolutely. GB is different enough to warrant his own mold, cheap repaints is really not representative of what the MP line is about.Sabrblade wrote:Indeed, since Goldbug was more than a mere head remold and deco change of Bee's original body. He deserves his own mold.BERSEKAEL wrote:so is G2 instead of goldbug... that has sence
however, should you be so inclined, id put money on a 3P making a GB head replacement. and you could even go so far as to flip that G2 sign around to the blank end and put a repro G1 autobot insignia on to make him all proper.
I mean, if that's what you want to do, fine, do what you want with whatever you buy, but even with a new head and G1 symbol, there's still plenty different between Bee and Bug. For instance Bug's wheels all go on his feet in robot mode*, and he has that kibble backpack. So while you can make it work, and if you want to, again, great, good for you, it's still not "all proper".
*For some reason, the placement of those wheels on his feet always make me think he's wearing roller skates
Posted by shajaki on January 26th, 2015 @ 6:18pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 26th, 2015 @ 7:29pm CST
...and thanx to the fella who hipped me to the super sale at amiami.shajaki wrote:nice to have you aboard cobs
Posted by Cyberpath on January 26th, 2015 @ 7:34pm CST
Cobotron wrote:I'm diggin' this deco. Glad I waited on the OG release. Jet pack or exo-suit, doesn't really matter, but I gotta have that battle mask. I would rather have toy accurate than that derpy cartoon face.
No, but seriously, the cartoon face is amazing. Especially in-hand, it has all the geometry from the character model.
Posted by shajaki on January 26th, 2015 @ 8:21pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 26th, 2015 @ 8:48pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on January 27th, 2015 @ 3:51am CST
That is why to those naysayers.......quit PREJUDGING a fig until released! BB is amazing, especially for his size.
Posted by Sideswipe79 on February 16th, 2015 @ 2:57pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on February 16th, 2015 @ 4:03pm CST
Sideswipe79 wrote:Purchased MP21... very good, I am amazed.
See? Another satisfied customer.
Posted by shajaki on February 16th, 2015 @ 4:36pm CST
fenrir72 wrote:See? Another satisfied customer.Sideswipe79 wrote:Purchased MP21... very good, I am amazed.
Posted by Cyberpath on March 10th, 2015 @ 6:48am CDT
Posted by shajaki on March 10th, 2015 @ 7:25pm CDT
MAN i cannot wait for G2 bee...
Posted by Cyberpath on March 11th, 2015 @ 12:13pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 11th, 2015 @ 12:47pm CDT
shajaki wrote:More awesome pics Cyb
MAN i cannot wait for G2 bee...
Ditto.
Posted by fenrir72 on March 16th, 2015 @ 5:20am CDT
Posted by Kyleor on March 23rd, 2015 @ 11:22am CDT
Posted by shajaki on March 23rd, 2015 @ 5:04pm CDT
Maybe Phillip Morris found something wrong with itKyleor wrote:Anyone know why the release date keeps getting pushed back on MP-21G?
Posted by Musha on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:52pm CDT
Posted by Razzerian on March 31st, 2015 @ 1:16pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 9th, 2015 @ 6:25am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on April 9th, 2015 @ 7:38am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:So I'm gonna go ahead and toss my hat in the ring for MP Bumblebee being the best MP figure yet.
Agreed! Especially how they implemented in such a small body structure.The MP engineers really do out do each other creation they release.
Posted by prjkt on April 9th, 2015 @ 8:21am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:shajaki wrote:More awesome pics Cyb
MAN i cannot wait for G2 bee...
Ditto.
Neither. On preorder @ HLJ for me. First MP figure,but that gold colour.... G2 Bee was one of my first transformers, still have him around here somewhere, sans one leg...
Posted by Cyberpath on April 16th, 2015 @ 7:40am CDT
Posted by Va'al on April 16th, 2015 @ 11:28am CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 16th, 2015 @ 11:45am CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on April 16th, 2015 @ 11:53am CDT
Posted by Kyleor on April 16th, 2015 @ 1:24pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on April 16th, 2015 @ 2:23pm CDT
This photo is making me anxious. Thanks CP!
My order still shows late July for release, but it seems everyone has doubt.
What gives? Do they keep moving the release date?
Posted by Desslok2201 on April 16th, 2015 @ 9:34pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:I've got this little bad boy on pre-order from AmiAmi.
This photo is making me anxious. Thanks CP!
My order still shows late July for release, but it seems everyone has doubt.
What gives? Do they keep moving the release date?
I know most MPs get miss their intended releases by a week or so, but I also don't understand why some people think this isn't coming. Hell, Exhaust was released, why wouldn't G2 Bee?
Posted by Cobotron on April 16th, 2015 @ 9:51pm CDT
Sure. I would think this release is pure gravy for ol' Tommy Takaraka.Desslok2201 wrote:Cobotron wrote:I've got this little bad boy on pre-order from AmiAmi.
This photo is making me anxious. Thanks CP!
My order still shows late July for release, but it seems everyone has doubt.
What gives? Do they keep moving the release date?
I know most MPs get miss their intended releases by a week or so, but I also don't understand why some people think this isn't coming. Hell, Exhaust was released, why wouldn't G2 Bee?
Especially after Smokey.
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 17th, 2015 @ 12:20am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on April 17th, 2015 @ 8:52am CDT
I usually do. This is the first time I've tried ordering from Japan. Not really worried either.LegendaryAntiHero wrote:I think you guys would worry less if you buy from import stores when they come out rather than online
Posted by Kyleor on April 17th, 2015 @ 10:15am CDT
Cobotron wrote:Sure. I would think this release is pure gravy for ol' Tommy Takaraka.Desslok2201 wrote:Cobotron wrote:I've got this little bad boy on pre-order from AmiAmi.
This photo is making me anxious. Thanks CP!
My order still shows late July for release, but it seems everyone has doubt.
What gives? Do they keep moving the release date?
I know most MPs get miss their intended releases by a week or so, but I also don't understand why some people think this isn't coming. Hell, Exhaust was released, why wouldn't G2 Bee?
Especially after Smokey.
The release date just keeps getting pushed back, I think it according to BBTS it was supposed to be released in February or March back in November and the date just keeps getting pushed back and back with no reason provided.
Posted by Desslok2201 on April 18th, 2015 @ 10:16am CDT
Kyleor wrote:Cobotron wrote:Sure. I would think this release is pure gravy for ol' Tommy Takaraka.Desslok2201 wrote:Cobotron wrote:I've got this little bad boy on pre-order from AmiAmi.
This photo is making me anxious. Thanks CP!
My order still shows late July for release, but it seems everyone has doubt.
What gives? Do they keep moving the release date?
I know most MPs get miss their intended releases by a week or so, but I also don't understand why some people think this isn't coming. Hell, Exhaust was released, why wouldn't G2 Bee?
Especially after Smokey.
The release date just keeps getting pushed back, I think it according to BBTS it was supposed to be released in February or March back in November and the date just keeps getting pushed back and back with no reason provided.
IIRC, MPs 6,7,9,13,18,19,22 and 23 didn't hit their original release dates. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Gold Bee will be released
Posted by shajaki on May 31st, 2015 @ 5:08pm CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on May 31st, 2015 @ 5:20pm CDT
And I think that I just now realised that MP-21 has waist swivel.
Posted by fenrir72 on May 31st, 2015 @ 6:55pm CDT
Cyberpath wrote:Wow, paint looks pretty great. Looking forward to seeing some pix with the cartoon face.
And I think that I just now realised that MP-21 has waist swivel.
More poseable than Uncle Magnus
Posted by dragons on May 31st, 2015 @ 7:15pm CDT
Cyberpath wrote:Wow, paint looks pretty great. Looking forward to seeing some pix with the cartoon face.
And I think that I just now realised that MP-21 has waist swivel.
Look for video review on youtube you will see cartoon face
Posted by Cobotron on May 31st, 2015 @ 7:26pm CDT
Posted by prjkt on May 31st, 2015 @ 10:13pm CDT
Posted by Unicron Magnus on June 1st, 2015 @ 6:02am CDT
dragons wrote:Cyberpath wrote:Wow, paint looks pretty great. Looking forward to seeing some pix with the cartoon face.
And I think that I just now realized that MP-21 has waist swivel.
Look for video review on youtube you will see cartoon face
I actually prefer the toy's "Battle Mask" face to the cartoon face. I know, I know, BLASPHEMY!
Posted by xRotorstormx on June 1st, 2015 @ 7:43am CDT