TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand
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As many of you may know the TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee is getting a G2 deco release (as MP-21G respectively), and Weibo user Lost-Zzl has some in-hand shots! Generation 2 of course took place in the 90's when everything was shiny, neon, and mostly, EXTREME. So this Gold Chromed Bumblebee certainly fits in that category. With these shots we also see that this G2 version comes with all 3 faces (2 stock & Amazon Bonus) and that the molded G2 Autobot chest insignia is flipped around (in case you sensed something was missing). Scroll down to see the shots, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!
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Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1692844)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 31st, 2015 @ 5:20pm CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on May 31st, 2015 @ 5:20pm CDT
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.
And I think that I just now realised that MP-21 has waist swivel.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1692860)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 31st, 2015 @ 6:55pm CDT
More poseable than Uncle Magnus
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
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1692868)
Posted by dragons on May 31st, 2015 @ 7:15pm CDT
Look for video review on youtube you will see cartoon face
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
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1692869)
Posted by Cobotron on May 31st, 2015 @ 7:26pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on May 31st, 2015 @ 7:26pm CDT
This just made me realize we are getting close to release time. Can't wait!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1692927)
Posted by prjkt on May 31st, 2015 @ 10:13pm CDT
Posted by prjkt on May 31st, 2015 @ 10:13pm CDT
This will be my first MP figure
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693024)
Posted by Unicron Magnus on June 1st, 2015 @ 6:02am CDT
I actually prefer the toy's "Battle Mask" face to the cartoon face. I know, I know, BLASPHEMY!
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!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693041)
Posted by xRotorstormx on June 1st, 2015 @ 7:43am CDT
Posted by xRotorstormx on June 1st, 2015 @ 7:43am CDT
Glorious! I really hope they do more G2 inspired figures. Can't wait to add him to the collection.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693064)
Posted by shajaki on June 1st, 2015 @ 10:06am CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 1st, 2015 @ 10:06am CDT
Not at all! The battle mask is so awesome, I'll eventually buy a second MP BB to display him both ways.Unicron Magnus wrote:I actually prefer the toy's "Battle Mask" face to the cartoon face. I know, I know, BLASPHEMY!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693067)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2015 @ 10:09am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2015 @ 10:09am CDT
If it were me, I'd have MP-21 with the cartoon face and MP-21G with the battle mask.shajaki wrote:Not at all! The battle mask is so awesome, I'll eventually buy a second MP BB to display him both ways.Unicron Magnus wrote:I actually prefer the toy's "Battle Mask" face to the cartoon face. I know, I know, BLASPHEMY!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693097)
Posted by shajaki on June 1st, 2015 @ 12:13pm CDT
-Cartoon accurate (which is most TT releases)
-G1 toy accurate (Silverstreak, Prowl w/repros and shoulder cannons, and BB w/mask)
-Comic & Oddballs (YOTX, King Grim, G2's)
Posted by shajaki on June 1st, 2015 @ 12:13pm CDT
I've almost got 4 different MP displays going:Sabrblade wrote:If it were me, I'd have MP-21 with the cartoon face and MP-21G with the battle mask.shajaki wrote:Not at all! The battle mask is so awesome, I'll eventually buy a second MP BB to display him both ways.Unicron Magnus wrote:I actually prefer the toy's "Battle Mask" face to the cartoon face. I know, I know, BLASPHEMY!
-Cartoon accurate (which is most TT releases)
-G1 toy accurate (Silverstreak, Prowl w/repros and shoulder cannons, and BB w/mask)
-Comic & Oddballs (YOTX, King Grim, G2's)
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693098)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT
You could toss Hasbro's Grimlock and Rodimus into that category.shajaki wrote:-G1 toy accurate (Silverstreak, Prowl w/repros and shoulder cannons, and BB w/mask)
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693099)
Posted by shajaki on June 1st, 2015 @ 12:22pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 1st, 2015 @ 12:22pm CDT
I wasn't listing them all, but yeah totally. Speaking of Grimlock, I'm very surprised they never made a cartoon accurate yellow (instead of gold) version, or a G2 Blue version. I'd but those in a heartbeat!Sabrblade wrote:You could toss Hasbro's Grimlock and Rodimus into that category.shajaki wrote:-G1 toy accurate (Silverstreak, Prowl w/repros and shoulder cannons, and BB w/mask)
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693140)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on June 1st, 2015 @ 2:41pm CDT
Posted by Optimum Supreme on June 1st, 2015 @ 2:41pm CDT
I've always liked G1/2 Bee with a face mask. It was somewhat disappointing when his pretender form lacked it.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693257)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2015 @ 7:31pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2015 @ 7:31pm CDT
It was really weird how that toy even had Cliffjumper's face instead of Bumblebee's.Optimum Supreme wrote:I've always liked G1/2 Bee with a face mask. It was somewhat disappointing when his pretender form lacked it.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693731)
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 2nd, 2015 @ 10:39pm CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 2nd, 2015 @ 10:39pm CDT
If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693735)
Posted by shajaki on June 2nd, 2015 @ 10:48pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 2nd, 2015 @ 10:48pm CDT
With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693743)
Posted by Cobotron on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:03pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:03pm CDT
If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693748)
Posted by shajaki on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:10pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:10pm CDT
Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be CliffjumperCobotron wrote:If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693750)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:13pm CDT
Stinger.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:13pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be CliffjumperCobotron wrote:If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
Stinger.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693754)
Posted by shajaki on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:20pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:20pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Stinger.shajaki wrote:Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be CliffjumperCobotron wrote:If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693797)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 1:53am CDT
Wasn't CJ called Cliff in Japan?
Posted by fenrir72 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 1:53am CDT
shajaki wrote:Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be CliffjumperCobotron wrote:If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
Wasn't CJ called Cliff in Japan?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693807)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 2:28am CDT
I've a sinking feeling that we may never get an MP Cliffjumper because of this.
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 2:28am CDT
shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
I've a sinking feeling that we may never get an MP Cliffjumper because of this.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693919)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 3rd, 2015 @ 10:41am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 3rd, 2015 @ 10:41am CDT
Yes.fenrir72 wrote:shajaki wrote:Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be CliffjumperCobotron wrote:If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
Wasn't CJ called Cliff in Japan?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693942)
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 3rd, 2015 @ 11:45am CDT
Maybe, that's how they'll get around around the licensing issue. By leaving it as a chibi car.
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 3rd, 2015 @ 11:45am CDT
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
I've a sinking feeling that we may never get an MP Cliffjumper because of this.
Maybe, that's how they'll get around around the licensing issue. By leaving it as a chibi car.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1693947)
Posted by shajaki on June 3rd, 2015 @ 11:55am CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 3rd, 2015 @ 11:55am CDT
If they want to make Jazz they certainly won't make a move that'd piss off Porsche. So I doubt there's any "getting around" the licensing for CJ.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694270)
Posted by Burn on June 4th, 2015 @ 3:57am CDT
Posted by Burn on June 4th, 2015 @ 3:57am CDT
Following in the footsteps of recent Masterpiece releases, Goktimus Prime of OzFormers has revealed that Masterpiece G2 Bumblebee will see an Australian release through Toys 'R Us Australia.
If you're Australian and looking to pick the figure up locally, keep an eye out and when you find him let us know!
GoktimusPrime via OzFormers wrote:I am now authorised to reveal that we will be getting MP G2 Bumblebee at TRU here. Hopefully he'll be around the $100 mark, same as previous imported MP cars.
If you're Australian and looking to pick the figure up locally, keep an eye out and when you find him let us know!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694284)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 4th, 2015 @ 5:05am CDT
Same. It's one of the reasons I preferred Goldbug to Bumblebee.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 4th, 2015 @ 5:05am CDT
Optimum Supreme wrote:I've always liked G1/2 Bee with a face mask. It was somewhat disappointing when his pretender form lacked it.
Same. It's one of the reasons I preferred Goldbug to Bumblebee.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694288)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 4th, 2015 @ 5:35am CDT
So if MP Cliff(Cliffjumper) is released, he'll be called Cliff just like Bumble (Bumblebee), jus like Cosmos is called Adams.
Posted by fenrir72 on June 4th, 2015 @ 5:35am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Yes.fenrir72 wrote:shajaki wrote:Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be CliffjumperCobotron wrote:If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
Wasn't CJ called Cliff in Japan?
So if MP Cliff(Cliffjumper) is released, he'll be called Cliff just like Bumble (Bumblebee), jus like Cosmos is called Adams.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694330)
Posted by Rated X on June 4th, 2015 @ 8:24am CDT
Posted by Rated X on June 4th, 2015 @ 8:24am CDT
I dont understand how one non-Asian country gets both takara and hasbro ? Is there a huge Japanese population down under ? I wouldnt know...
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694373)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 4th, 2015 @ 9:47am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 4th, 2015 @ 9:47am CDT
Yes.fenrir72 wrote:So if MP Cliff(Cliffjumper) is released, he'll be called Cliff just like Bumble (Bumblebee), jus like Cosmos is called Adams.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694551)
Posted by Burn on June 4th, 2015 @ 3:52pm CDT
Have you tried Googling your answer?
Posted by Burn on June 4th, 2015 @ 3:52pm CDT
Rated X wrote:I dont understand how one non-Asian country gets both takara and hasbro ? Is there a huge Japanese population down under ? I wouldnt know...
Have you tried Googling your answer?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1694795)
Posted by phantom1592 on June 5th, 2015 @ 1:32am CDT
Anyone know the story behind the 'facemasks'? Has this always been a concept and I just didn't know about it? Some sort of media that did this?
I think Beast Wars was the first time I saw Optimus go from robo lips to traditional visor for battle...
Prior to that I always just assumed 'toy head' vs. 'cartoon head'. There had been design changes with other toy lines... but this is the first line I saw acknowledge it.
Posted by phantom1592 on June 5th, 2015 @ 1:32am CDT
Optimum Supreme wrote:I've always liked G1/2 Bee with a face mask. It was somewhat disappointing when his pretender form lacked it.
Anyone know the story behind the 'facemasks'? Has this always been a concept and I just didn't know about it? Some sort of media that did this?
I think Beast Wars was the first time I saw Optimus go from robo lips to traditional visor for battle...
Prior to that I always just assumed 'toy head' vs. 'cartoon head'. There had been design changes with other toy lines... but this is the first line I saw acknowledge it.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1699678)
Posted by Autobot032 on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:16am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:16am CDT
Courtesy of US e-tailer Toy Dojo, we have a new image of the upcoming MP-21G G2 Bumblebee. Coming from the Tokyo Toy Show, which we reported on earlier today, there's a ton of new stuff coming from Takara that's going to wow and impress.
Bumblebee is scheduled for a July release and can be preordered at your favorite retailer right now. After you're done preordering this fantastic figure, check out our gallery of Mp-21 Bumblebee, which you can see right here.
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Bumblebee is scheduled for a July release and can be preordered at your favorite retailer right now. After you're done preordering this fantastic figure, check out our gallery of Mp-21 Bumblebee, which you can see right here.
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1699688)
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:29am CDT
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:29am CDT
G1 bumblebee check G1 Goldbug nope G2 Bumblebee check will we get a goldbug? Yes probably ssoon isnce all they need is to replace so.bits of masterpiece bumblebees sections woth blue plastic
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1699690)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:31am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:31am CDT
Goldbug needs/deserves his own mold, not a mere remold.Starsaber468 wrote:G1 bumblebee check G1 Goldbug nope G2 Bumblebee check will we get a goldbug? Yes probably ssoon isnce all they need is to replace so.bits of masterpiece bumblebees sections woth blue plastic
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1699699)
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:38am CDT
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 18th, 2015 @ 12:38am CDT
To me goldbug is a repaint of bumblebee that has a blue head and some blue sections on him and has a face plate and also is the Cooler verison of bumblebee 
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 18th, 2015 @ 1:00am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 18th, 2015 @ 1:00am CDT
He's much more than that:Starsaber468 wrote:To me goldbug is a repaint of bumblebee that has a blue head and some blue sections on him and has a face plate and also is the Cooler verison of bumblebee
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1700199)
Posted by GrumpyPrime on June 19th, 2015 @ 1:24am CDT
Posted by GrumpyPrime on June 19th, 2015 @ 1:24am CDT
Hi all.
To me it's not goldbug. Only a repaint of bumblebee. The G1 goldbug looks different in robotmode.
I do like the jetpack though.
Ba wip granaa wip ninny ban
GrumpyPrime
To me it's not goldbug. Only a repaint of bumblebee. The G1 goldbug looks different in robotmode.
I do like the jetpack though.
Ba wip granaa wip ninny ban
GrumpyPrime
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Posted by fenrir72 on June 19th, 2015 @ 2:10am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on June 19th, 2015 @ 2:10am CDT
Anyways guys, don't hate TT for maxing out their investment in the mold. Aside from the paint apps, Jetpack, remolded sigil, removal of the Exosuit and addition of the battlemask.this makes this Goldbug to them. If they added the back pack hood, maybe we can call him "the" Goldbug
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Posted by shajaki on June 19th, 2015 @ 7:02am CDT
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People can use it for whatever they want, but its a perfect G2 BB. They went above and beyond with that molded G2 insignia. Sideswipe only had a sticker
Posted by shajaki on June 19th, 2015 @ 7:02am CDT
Welcome! But you don't seem very grumpy... (which is okGrumpyPrime wrote:Hi all.
To me it's not goldbug. Only a repaint of bumblebee. The G1 goldbug looks different in robotmode.
I do like the jetpack though.
Ba wip granaa wip ninny ban
GrumpyPrime
)People can use it for whatever they want, but its a perfect G2 BB. They went above and beyond with that molded G2 insignia. Sideswipe only had a sticker
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Posted by mooncake623 on June 26th, 2015 @ 9:59am CDT
Posted by mooncake623 on June 26th, 2015 @ 9:59am CDT
Facebook group Planet Iacon posted some new in-hand photos Masterpiece G2 Bumblebee. In these pictures you can check out MP G2 Bumblebee in all it's metallic paint job glory! You can also see from the pictures the Jetpack and the face-plate accessories that he comes with. Check out the images we've mirror below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!
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Posted by AutobotAlvaron on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT
As cool as this gold MP Bumblebee is, it should have come with another Goldbug head for added variety. Maybe a 3P can make a blue head, gun, and maybe even limbs. 
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Posted by Randomhero on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:32pm CDT
Posted by Randomhero on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:32pm CDT
Then it would be a G2 bumblebee with a stupid blue head. That's not remotely close to what they're going for with this figure. Especially since the body is all bumblebee and not goldbug.
I can't wait to get this guy, 22-23 years later I still have my original G2 and am looking forward to putting them next to each other.
I can't wait to get this guy, 22-23 years later I still have my original G2 and am looking forward to putting them next to each other.
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:56pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:56pm CDT
Goldbug deserves his own mold just as Ultra Magnus deserved his.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703449)
Posted by RodimusRex on June 26th, 2015 @ 2:49pm CDT
A Red Bumblebee would be a G2 Hubcap, wouldn't it?
Heck, they could keep the G2 tooling all the way there.
Posted by RodimusRex on June 26th, 2015 @ 2:49pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be CliffjumperCobotron wrote:If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
A Red Bumblebee would be a G2 Hubcap, wouldn't it?
Heck, they could keep the G2 tooling all the way there.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703490)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 26th, 2015 @ 5:18pm CDT
Not quite, as Hubcap has a different head and uses the Cliffjumper mold (which, for the record, is not a retool of Bumblebee):
A red MP Bumble would simply be "Bumble Red Version"
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 26th, 2015 @ 5:18pm CDT
RodimusRex wrote:shajaki wrote:Oh, mark my words: there'll be a MP21R, Red Bumblebee. They love their repaints and retools, have shown much Diaclone love, so its just a matter of time. Dunno what he'll be named, but it won't be CliffjumperCobotron wrote:If it's just a red Bee, it certainly won't be a Masterpiece.shajaki wrote:With licensing, it'd have to be real world accurate.RiddlerJ wrote:If they do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper, I wonder how they will do the car mode. Will they go for the accurate version of the Porsche or will they leave it superdeformed.
A Red Bumblebee would be a G2 Hubcap, wouldn't it?
Heck, they could keep the G2 tooling all the way there.
Not quite, as Hubcap has a different head and uses the Cliffjumper mold (which, for the record, is not a retool of Bumblebee):
A red MP Bumble would simply be "Bumble Red Version"
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703622)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 27th, 2015 @ 12:59am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 27th, 2015 @ 12:59am CDT
Or Stinger.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:A red MP Bumble would simply be "Bumble Red Version"
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703649)
Posted by durroth on June 27th, 2015 @ 2:29am CDT
No. Bad Sabr. You go to your room and think about what you've done. 
Posted by durroth on June 27th, 2015 @ 2:29am CDT
No. Bad Sabr. You go to your room and think about what you've done.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703693)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 27th, 2015 @ 10:02am CDT
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 27th, 2015 @ 10:02am CDT
durroth wrote:
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Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece: MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Version In-Hand (1703816)
Posted by RodimusRex on June 27th, 2015 @ 9:16pm CDT
Posted by RodimusRex on June 27th, 2015 @ 9:16pm CDT
So, if the issue with Cliffjumper is one of licensing and deformation, I'll throw out a solution, however painful:
Release a retool of Bumblebee as an Audi TT. It looks reasonably close to an SD Porsche and it shares a chasis with the VW bug. It's certainly a better compromise than you'd get by making him a realistic Porsche.
It also comes in a model with a spoiler.
And we have had non-G1 MP releases, right?
The MPMs and soon to be Primal.
So you do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper as an Audi TT.
And you call it Masterpiece Binaltech Cliff. You cheat as close as you can to G1 in robot mode. Masterpiece engineering. But use the Audi TT as the vehicle.
Release a retool of Bumblebee as an Audi TT. It looks reasonably close to an SD Porsche and it shares a chasis with the VW bug. It's certainly a better compromise than you'd get by making him a realistic Porsche.
It also comes in a model with a spoiler.
And we have had non-G1 MP releases, right?
The MPMs and soon to be Primal.
So you do a Masterpiece Cliffjumper as an Audi TT.
And you call it Masterpiece Binaltech Cliff. You cheat as close as you can to G1 in robot mode. Masterpiece engineering. But use the Audi TT as the vehicle.
