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This article is about Bumblebee (Movie) toys. For Bumblebee movie toys, see Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline).

Bumblebee is the star of a multibillion-dollar film franchise, and as such has an ungodly amount of toys and memorabilia!

Seriously, he's probably got more than Optimus Prime by now.

He is one of two characters (the other being Optimus Prime) to have at least one toy in every size class.

Even Hasbro admits that the amount of toys 'Bee has is ridiculous.

Contents

Transformers (2007)

Legends Class toys

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It's not a fiesta with racing stripes... it's a fiesta OF racing stripes!
  • Bumblebee (Legends Class, 2007)
    • TakaraTomy name: EZ Collection Bumblebee
Legends Bumblebee transforms into a yellow 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. Being a highly simplified toy of a highly complex design, Legends-class Bumblebee does not replicate the appearance of the robot mode very well and has very limited articulation, detail and paint applications. Due to his simplified transformation, his hands are exposed on the vehicle bumper, and due to how the arms are molded, the headlights make the robot mode appear to be wielding a pair of guns. On the other hand, he's pocket-sized and inexpensive, perfect for the younger set. The toy has a sculpted rear window, but it's not painted like the other windows. instead, the racing stripes extend over it.
The toy was also released in two different ways in Japan: the Hasbro version was initially released as a giveaway for the customers who purchased the Movie toys worth 3000 yen in the Transformers First Impact 0602 event held in Ikebukuro Toys"R"Us store at midnight June 2nd, with the package completely unchanged with the exception of the sticker covering the back to identify that this was a giveaway. The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.
He was later redecoed into Cliffjumper.


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Somewhat surprisingly scale-accurate.
  • Optimus Prime bonus pack (Costco exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
A Costco exclusive special pack of Leader Class Optimus Prime with Legends Class Bumblebee and Autobot Jazz as bonus figures. None of the three toys are changed from their respective original releases.


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The classic G1 cast...plus Barricade.
  • Battle for the Allspark (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
A Toys'R'Us exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of Optimus Prime, Jazz, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream, and Barricade.


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Honey Bee.
  • Bumblebee Scanning Version (Hyper Hobby magazine exclusive freebie, 2007)
A Japanese-exclusive version of the Legends Bumblebee toy, Bumblebee Scanning Version (バンブルビー　スキャニング Ver.) uses transparent plastics for his yellow parts. He was available as a freebie for the September 2007 issue of the Hyper Hobby magazine. The toy itself is almost entirely unpainted, save for some metallic blue for his eyes, and silver for his face and for the tampographed Autobot symbol on his chest.
At least some unsold units (often with (or without) the box and without the magazine) were available in some Hobby Shop dealers in Asia. Fortunately, they're sold at a similar price to current Legion Class figures.


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You know you know you want me.
  • Bumblebee Metallic Version (Tsutaya Records exclusive EZ collection variant, 2007)
Bumblebee Metallic Version (バンブルビー メタリック Ver.) was a Japanese-exclusive metallic redeco of Legends Class Bumblebee included with purchase of the 2007 Movie DVD at Tsutaya Records stores. It should be noted that this figure was also the first mold to feature painted rear windows.


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Bee stings.
  • Bumblebee vs. Scorponok (Legends Allspark Battles two-pack, 2008)
As part of the Allspark Battles Legends two-packs, a slightly redecoed Legends Class Bumblebee, now sporting "battle damage" paint applications (which had taken cues to the Deluxe Class figure below) and painted rear windows, comes with an all-new Legends Scorponok figure.


Deluxe Class toys

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These used cars are fully loaded!
(Hasbro version pictured)
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Never seen so much translucent plastic in all my life.
(TakaraTomy version pictued)
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class Classic Camaro, 2007)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: MA-03
    • TakaraTomy release date: June 2, 2007
    • Accessories: 2 missiles, left and right spring-loaded missile launchers
Part of the second wave of Transformers Deluxe Class figures, the first Deluxe Class version of Bumblebee transforms into a yellow 1976 Chevrolet Camaro with a quite reasonable level of sculpted detail. In contrast to the other Deluxe-class car Transformers in the toyline, he does not have clear windows, instead opting for opaque yellow plastic with painted metallic blue.
Bumblebee is armed with two shoulder-mounted spring-loaded missile launchers (inspired by the shoulder-mounted missile launchers he uses to fight Brawl/Devastator in the movie), which also double as hand-held weapons or can be mounted on ports on the undersides of his elbows. His legs and chest Automorph during transformation.
The initial release of the toy featured even tabs for the Automorph gimmick; oddly, Hasbro later decided to retool the feature so the tab would be uneven.[1] This resulted in many reported cases of the tab snapping during transformation. Press the button or you'll break him and you'll be transforming his front car hood manually. The retooled Automorph gimmick would be used for all subsequent versions of the mold, including a small number of Japanese releases, and the breakage problem wouldn't be fixed until the UK exclusive "Towed to Safety" two-pack and the Target exclusive "Evolution of a Hero" two-pack.
One of the more unfortunate results of the car hood's automorph feature, leaves the front of the car form not staying together properly over time. While it may not happen to every release of the figure, it's definitely something to keep an eye out for.
Packaging photos and early test shots of Hasbro's Bumblebee featured transparent blue plastic windows and missile parts. However, the final Hasbro production toy has opaque yellow plastic with metallic blue paint. The TakaraTomy release of Bumblebee retains the transparent blue plastic parts, with yellow paint for the outer car shell. As a consequence, the missiles, which are on the same sprue, are also made of clear blue plastic, just like the early prototype seen in the Hasbro stock photos for the toy. He also uses the retooled version of the mold with the fixed Automorph gimmick. The original Hasbro mold (complete with opaque windows) also saw release in Japan 10 years later, as part of an Amazon Japan exclusive 3-pack (see below).
The packaging used for the Japanese release is the same as for the Hasbro version, with the exception of additional stickers identifying it as a Japanese market release.
The toy appears to be partially based on an early character study of Bumblebee by Don Figueroa, particularly his feet.[2]


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"Go ahead, make my day!"
  • Bumblebee vs. Barricade: First Encounter (Deluxe two-pack, 2007)
    • Accessories: 2 missiles, left and right spring-loaded missile launchers
This battle pack contains the 1976 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee and the Deluxe Class Barricade/Frenzy figures, based upon their confrontation as seen in the movie. The box features a diorama-style background from a movie scene, but the toys themselves are unchanged from their original carded releases.
The set originally retailed for only slightly less than buying the two individual toys. However, for a short while, it was about the only way to get Bumblebee in the first place, thanks to the toy drought following the movie's record-smashing opening.


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The name "Goldcam" just doesn't have the same ring to it... Hey they can't all be winners.
  • Bumblebee Limited Metallic Color Version (Deluxe, 2007)
    • Accessories: 2 missiles, left and right spring-loaded missile launchers
A redeco of the Japanese version of the Classic Camaro Bumblebee sculpt, Bumblebee Limited Metallic Color Version (バンブルビー限定メタリックカラー Ver., Bumblebee Gentei Metallic Color Ver.) was exclusively available with the purchase of a ticket for the movie in Japanese Lawson stores. It retained the clear blue windows and missiles of the standard Japanese release, but it is unclear if this release used the uneven Automorph gimmick from the second run. Unlike most of his Classic Camaro mold mates, this Bumblebee is practically spotless.


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Sadly, All Spark Insurance doesn't cover towing charges.
  • Towed to Safety (Deluxe two-pack, UK 2007)
    • Accessories: 2 missiles, left and right spring-loaded missile launchers
This set features an unaltered Deluxe Class Longarm figure and a Deluxe Class 1976 Camaro Bumblebee figure. The window box features a diorama background of the battle in Mission City (basically the same packaging inner tray from the "Bumblebee vs. Barricade: First Encounter" pack). As is generally the case with the European releases of the Movie toys, the pictures on the front of the box show the robot mode toys instead of an artist's depiction of their faces.
For this two-pack, Hasbro slightly retooled Bumblebee's Automorph gimmick again, adding another small tab that finally resolved the breakage issues that had plagued the previous variation of the mold.[3]
This pack has only been confirmed to have been released in the United Kingdom.


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Nu-uh! You don't want none of this!
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2007)
    • TakaraTomy name: New Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: MA-10
    • TakaraTomy release date: August 9, 2007
    • Accessories: Plasma cannon
Released in the fourth wave of Deluxes, the second Deluxe Class Bumblebee toy shares no parts with the previous version and transforms into the concept vehicle for the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro. Maintaining the high standard for car accuracy in the movie line, Bumblebee is very faithful to the real-life vehicle, featuring clear blue windows in contrast to the opaque windows seen in both his previous Deluxe class toy and the Ultimate Bumblebee toy.
Bumblebee features two Automorphing gimmicks during transformation: (a) swinging his hood down into robot mode position also moves his arms up and (b), swinging his feet down will move the rear fenders up and behind his calves, as well as swinging the rear windows to his inner calves in a spring-loaded action. Unusually, this version of Bumblebee is much more accurate to the CGI design than either the older-model Deluxe OR the Ultimate figure, with the chest properly articulating in a fairly Movie-accurate manner. He's also slightly taller than most of the other Deluxe Class figures.
Bumblebee features a superb range of articulation, with ball joints in his shoulders, neck, torso, wrists and upper legs, with ratcheting and swivels making up the remaining joints. Instead of the rather inaccurate missile launchers from the 1976 Camaro toy, '09 Bumblebee comes with a mostly accurate version of his plasma cannon as it appears in the movie, but for added play value, it can Automorph into an energy blade by opening up the halves of the gun barrel and swinging them back. The cannon can be held in either of his hands. Depending on how tight the shoulder ball joints are, posing his arms can be troublesome as they're jointed with the front wheel/car doors/wings. If the converting Plasma Cannon is removed from his vehicle form, the spring-loaded windows may become slightly dislodged unless you press both sides of the vehicle rear to counter this.
Depending on the individual quality control, his pair of yellow shoulder panels tend to pop off occasionally. Care should be taken while transforming the front clear window piece: At least one of the protruding panels can snap off if not done carefully.
Contrary to popular opinion, the yellow pieces on the back of Bumblebee's feet are not supposed to be heel spurs, nor have they been mis-assembled. They are supposed to fold up to emulate the detail found on the CGI design. His robot mode stock photo is mistransformed; the chest hood blocks can be flipped up for better accuracy. This mistransformation is common to all of his redecoes/retools below.
A running change version of this sculpt adds sculpted pupils to Bumblebee's eyes. A second running change adds tabs to the hip panels, which makes the vehicle mode hold together better.[4] Initially this was believed to be a variant for the Japanese market; however, later shipments of the Hasbro toy featured those changes as well, as did all subsequent versions of the sculpt.
This sculpt was also used to make "Allspark Power" Cliffjumper.


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Hey, look, Concept Camaro, now you're the piece o' crap.
  • Evolution of a Hero (Target exclusive two-pack, 2007)
    • Accessories: 2 missiles, left and right spring-loaded missile launchers, Plasma cannon
A Target exclusive, this figure multi-pack contains an unchanged Deluxe-class 1976 Bumblebee and an exclusive "battle damaged" 2009 Camaro Concept Bumblebee. Even though the 2009 figure is supposed to represent Bumblebee's damaged state as he appeared during the final battle in the movie, oddly enough the "damage" paint decos do not appear to extend to his legs, restricting themselves to his upper torso and car roof/door parts. Maybe they didn't bother because they thought you'd take them off like in the movie. Go figure.
The Classic Camaro Bumblebee toy included in this package features the same "fixed" Automorph gimmick also found on the version included in the UK exclusive "Towed to Safety" two-pack. In addition, the Automorph button on the hood finally sports the painted pinstripes that had been missing on all previous releases of the sculpt.
This two-pack was available as a Target exclusive in the USA, as a Zellers exclusive in Canada (in English-only packaging), as a Tesco exclusive in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and as an exclusive to stores that were members of either the Idee + Spiel or Vedes trade associations (which were cooperating at the time) in Germany. All international versions came in English-only US-style packaging, but lacked the "Only at Target" sticker.


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  • Bumblebee and Optimus Prime (two-pack, Hong Kong/UK/Australia/France 2007)
    • Accessories: Plasma cannon
A two-pack, containing an unchanged Voyager Class Optimus Prime and an equally unchanged Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee. The two-pack was available as a mass retail release in Hong Kong, as an Argos exclusive in the United Kingdom, as a Kmart exclusive in Australia, and with undetermined distribution in France.


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Bumblebee just went neon. For Playskool, see the Cyber Slammers version.
  • All Spark-Enhanced Bumblebee (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
    • Accessories: Plasma cannon
  • Known designers: Joe Kyde (deco artist)
This Target exclusive features the Deluxe Class Bumblebee in unique cylindrical packaging, with the only difference from his standard release being that key robot mode parts are highlighted in "AllSpark Blue" for no other reason than to sell toys.
This toy was also sold exclusively at The Warehouse in New Zealand.


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Bumblebee, as he appears in Bizarro World.
  • Stealth Bumblebee (Deluxe Class Concept Camaro, 2008)
    • Accessories: Plasma cannon
Stealth Bumblebee is an extensive redeco and minor retool of the Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee toy. The redeco itself is unusual in that the yellow parts are still cast in yellow plastic, but painted black. Other color differences include changing the robot mode body parts from black to gray and adding bright blue AllSpark Power decos.
The head has also been retooled to reflect Bumblebee's 'battle mask' as seen in the Movie. The "mask" does not flip up to reveal his head. Bummer.
Downloadable content for the Xbox 360/PS3 version of the Revenge of the Fallen game features this deco as an alternate skin for Bumblebee.


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You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
  • Bumblebee ("Premium Series" Deluxe Class Concept Camaro, 2008)
    • TakaraTomy name: Battle Mode Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: MA-22
    • TakaraTomy release date: May 22, 2008
    • Accessories: Plasma cannon
This redeco of Stealth Bumblebee (featuring the "battle mask" head) features a similar deco as the Screen Battles version of the Concept Camaro sculpt in terms of plastic colours. However, as part of the "Premium Series", all of his outer car body panels have been coated in a metallic yellow paint job, and he features several very intricate additional paint operations such as the rear license plate in vehicle mode (in addition to the one on the robot mode belly), a silver gas cap, red turn signals, gray inner shins, gold front and rear Chevrolet logos, silver details on the shoulder pieces, a black rear bumper and additional black pinstripes for the racing stripes. Meanwhile, the Autobot symbol on his forehead is basically a painted red square.


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  • Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Autobots) (2008)
Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The Premium Series Bumblebee toy is released without any changes along with Premium Optimus Prime, Premium Jazz, Premium Ironhide, and a regular Ratchet. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.
The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.


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Featuring Whitebread Edition Bumblebee, Limey Edition Bumblebee, and Animated Edition Bumblebee. (What'd you think we were gonna say?)
  • The Legacy of Bumblebee (Deluxe class multi-pack, 2008)
A Walmart exclusive three pack, The Legacy of Bumblebee collector's set comes with Classics, Movie Deluxe Concept Camaro (Premium Series) and Animated Bumblebee figures. While the Movie and Animated Bumblebees are identical to their original, single carded releases, the Classics Bumblebee has been redecoed to more closely resemble his Movie and Animated counterparts, changing his white stripes to black, and his grey/silver plastic to yellow, similarly to Henkei! Henkei! Bumble.


Screen Battles

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You'll never take me alive!
  • Capture of Bumblebee (Screen Battles diorama pack, 2007)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SB-04
    • Accessories: Plasma cannon
A more screen-accurate redeco of Camaro Concept Deluxe Class Bumblebee, with all of the black plastic and paint operations (sans the racing stripes and the grille mesh) changed to gray. In addition, the translucent parts are now an ever-so-slightly greener shade of blue. The only other change is the addition of a new tampographed red Autobot symbol on his forehead. Unfortunately, his racing stripes aren't added with black border pinstripes.
This Screen Battles pack (or "Battle Scenes" in Europe) also includes non-poseable figurines of Sector Seven agent Seymour Simmons and two Sector Seven soldiers; one carrying a cryo-freezing cannon and one carrying a grenade launcher.
This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the scene in which Bumblebee is captured by Sector Seven forces.
According to details listed in an official checklist on Hasbro's website,[5] this pack was originally supposed to feature "ice soldiers" (plural), in addition to an "S7 agent" and an "S7 soldier". Apparently, the budget ultimately only allowed for one. The grenade launcher-wielding S7 soldier also looks conspicuously like Captain Lennox colored as a Sector Seven soldier (it's possible that the figure had originally been intended for the Screen Battles "Desert Attack" pack with Scorponok, which was supposed to contain four soldier figures according to the same Hasbro checklist[5]).


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"Half a bee, philosophically/ Must, ipso facto, half not be./ But half the bee has got to be/ Vis-a-vis, its entity. D'you see?"
  • Final Stand (Screen Battles, 2007)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SB-02
This Screen Battles pack (or "Battle Scenes" in Europe) comes with an altered Longarm toy and a posable, non-transforming, battle-damaged Bumblebee. Despite being in the same scale, this figurine utilizes none of the parts of the Robot Replicas toy. This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the battle in Mission City.
The Bumblebee figure oddly does not feature the character's distinctive car door "wings" on his back. However, keen customizers can easily rectify this by slicing the "Robot Replicas" version's wings off and whittling their connecting plastic into simple posts that very handily plug into large holes in the tires on Final Stand 'Bee's back. In fact, these holes almost seem designed to accommodate a missing part. (Considering how all the other Screen Battles sets were apparently originally intended to feature more, or at least more elaborate, accessory figures based on their entries in an official checklist on Hasbro's website,[5] this seems indeed very plausible.)


Ultimate

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All those extras and they couldn't make me more accurate than the deluxe class toy.
  • Ultimate Bumblebee (Ultimate Class, 2007)
    • Accessories: Missile
The first Ultimate Class toy, this version of Bumblebee is similar in size to Supreme Class figures and transforms into a large 2009 concept Camaro. The toy features animatronic movement in robot mode (flapping wings, moving arms and a rotating head) and light-up eyes and headlights, activated by the movement or sounds made by the person playing with the toy, or by pressing his buttons, which also activate an obscene number of interactive electronic sound effects. Oddly enough, despite being mute for most of the movie, Bumblebee has a wide range of phrases. His chest button yields various phrases and a new version of the Transformers theme tune, while a button on his side produces blaster noises, more speech, and musical samples, including four different ones from Devo's "Whip It." This button also causes the toy to raise its cannon-arm and automatically fire a missile. Playing with the toy by moving it will make him repeat various phrases and samples activated by other features, as well as crashing battle noises, but when he is left idle, more unique phrases will be uttered inquiring where everyone has gone, as well as radio snippets to the same effect, before the toy eventually deactivates. Pressing any button will bring him back online with a cheerful shout.
Transforming the toy between modes is accompanied by the classic transformation noise, and if left unattended between modes, it will make stalling engine noises, car horn and a car alarm sounds. Once in car mode, new electronics are unlocked, beginning with the sound of an engine starting up. The chest button now activates the car's horn, and rolling the figure along will create an accelerating noise that increases the faster the toy is moved. More unique musical snippets will play as the car rolls along; when the rolling stops, brake lights activate and the tires screech. Yet more sounds are produced when Bumblebee is rolled backwards, and the car mode also features different crashing battle noises to the robot mode.
All of the toy's features can be turned off by a switch, and it has an additional "Try Me" mode which allows you to hear various sounds from the toy's various functions just by pressing the chest button.
The toy is mistransformed in the package, and all promo photos of the figure made the same mistake, presenting the car hood as a solid block resting on Bumblebee's chest. In reality, it splits up into five separate pieces to fold and collapse into a more movie-like appearance.
In the holiday season, Wal-Mart carried an exclusive "Bonus Buy" version of the toy, which had the Deluxe Brawl and Scorponok toys added as freebies. Costco also carried an exclusive version, with the 3" Titanium Series version of Bumblebee packed in. However, it did not include the display stand.
The projectile included with this figure is the same mold included with several Attacktix figures like the Decepticlone, Omnicon, Vehicle Mode Megatron, and a few others.


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  • Ultimate Bumblebee bonus pack (Costco exclusive two-pack, 2007)
    • Accessories: TBA
A Costco exclusive special pack of Ultimate Bumblebee with Titanium Series Bumblebee (see below) as a bonus figure. Neither toy is changed from its respective original release.


  • Ultimate Bumblebee Bonus Value pack (Wal*Mart exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
    • Accessories:
A Walmart exclusive special pack of Ultimate Bumblebee with Deluxe Class Decepticon Brawl and Scorponok as bonus figures. None of the three toys are changed from their respective original releases.


Fast Action Battlers

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Fast and actiony. You know, for the kids!
  • Plasma Punch Bumblebee (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
    • Accessories: Plasma Bolt
Fast Action Battlers Bumblebee transforms from concept Camaro to robot with a considerably simpler transformation than the standard deluxe toy, intended for the slightly younger set. His main "gimmick" is a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm. As is also the case with Ultimate Bumblebee, the toy is mis-transformed in the package, and all promo photos of the figure make the same mistake, presenting the car hood as a solid block. In reality, the chest/bumper consists of two rotating pieces which can pivot down so as to more accurately emulate the appearance in the movie.


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It's Buckaroo Banzai! The latest issue!
  • Rally Rocket Bumblebee (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
    • Accessories: Plasma Bolt
A redeco of Plasma Punch Bumblebee, with the usual Camaro striping now replaced with black colored paint details on upper section of the rear windows, the car roof & front hood, and both halves of each legs are now entirely painted black (due to the half of the leg pieces being swapped with the same grey used for his shoulders). Other deco differences include the crotch being painted silver, and the details on the majority of the body are now replaced with a greener shade of grey, and the turquoise unpaintable joints in now molded in lighter teal. In addition, the left forearm & his head (due to being molded in the same light brown-ish grey) is also painted yellow. Rally Rocket Bumblebee also features a tampograph decal based on his alliterative nickname "BB", with the first "B" letter reversed.
As is also the case with the original Fast Action Battlers Bumblebee, the hood in his stock photos is misrepresented as a solid brick.


Cyber Slammers

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A Battlecharger for the new millennium.
  • Bumblebee (Classic Camaro Cyber Slammer, 2007)
Cyber Slammers Bumblebee is an amazingly cute 1976 Camaro that transforms into an amazingly cute Autobot buddy of human characters. "Slam" his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then snaps back up into robot mode.
This toy was also made available during the 2007 holiday season as a freebie "Bonus Buy" packaged with Cyber Stompin' Optimus Prime at Wal-Mart stores.


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And so, Bumblebee rejoins the Throttlebots.
  • Bumblebee (Concept Camaro Cyber Slammer, 2007)
The second Cyber Slammers Bumblebee figure toy transforms into a Concept Camaro and shares no parts with the previous Cyber Slammers Bumblebee figure. Like all Cyber Slammers, the toy features motorized action. When you push down on the car, it zooms forward, then pops up into robot mode! Sure to please the toddler you brought with you to the PG-13 movie. Like most Cyber Slammers, Bumblebee manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.
This toy was later redecoed into Cliffjumper.


Trans-Scanning

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  • Bumblebee (2008)
    • ID number: TS-02
    • Accessories: Display stand, set of Camaro mode armor, set of protoform armor, open-palmed hands
Trans-scanning Bumblebee is a Japanese-exclusive figure with many interchangeable parts. At its most basic, the figure is a spindly skeleton referred to as a "core body". To this skeleton, two sets of armor pieces can be attached to create one of two forms for Bumblebee: his protoform mode or his Earth mode.
The protoform mode consists of eight pieces of metallic orange plastic that plug into the arms, chest, pelvis and legs of the figure. With these pieces attached, the figure can be transform into his meteor-like "entry mode". This mode can be mounted on a three-piece stand that comes with the figure, allowing you to display it in mid-plummet.
Bumblebee's Earth mode, meanwhile, is made up of many armor pieces that form a rather kibbly robot mode, which can then transform into a licensed Camaro concept. Compared to the overly simple transformation of the protoform mode, his car mode's transformation can be described as an abominable, unintuitive, parts-massaging mess.
Bumblebee also includes a pair of interchangeable, open-palmed hands that can be swapped out for the clenched fists that are in place in-package. The Core Body mold was re-used for the simultaneously released Trans-Scanning Optimus Prime figure.


Robot Replicas

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Heli-pack not included
  • Bumblebee (Robot Replicas, 2007)
As part of the Robot Replicas sub-line, this version of concept-Camaro Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure that hews very close to the movie's CGI model. It features joints similar to the Revoltech toys, plus his right forearm can be replaced with his blaster-arm (or any other arm attachments from other Robot Replicas, which could lead to some fun Frankensteins). For some reason, he's closer to orange than his normal yellow.


Micro IR Transformers Cars

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Drives and shoots!
  • Bumblebee (2007)
Made by RadioShack under license from Hasbro and DreamWorks. The three-function infrared remote, in Bumblebee's signature colors, gives you control of the car with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a car styled after the Movie character, the car also transforms to robot mode. The top of the gun-shaped IR remote's barrel serves as a display stand. The tip of the gun barrel can also be unscrewed, revealing a pen (!) inside.

Titanium Series

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Special feature: Can't talk, just like the real Bumblebee!
  • Bumblebee (Robot Masters, 2007)
    • Accessories: Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand
This Bumblebee is a three-inch tall painted mini-statue of his 1976 Camaro body form. He features die-cast in his torso and thighs, and he has swivel joints at the shoulders, head and waist. Oh, and he comes with a Movie-style Autobot logo base to stand on.
This item was also packed in with Ultimate Bumblebee as a Costco-exclusive set.
This mold was later used to make Titanium Series Cliffjumper for Revenge of the Fallen.

Revenge of the Fallen

Legends Class toys

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Designed for the impulse buyer in all of us.
  • Bumblebee (Legends, 2009)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: EZ-03
Revenge of the Fallen Legends class Bumblebee is based upon the updated Camaro Concept featured in the movie (unlike the 2007 Legends class Bumblebee which was based on the 1976 Camaro). Compared to the previous Movie Legends, he has better, more accurate detailing and proportions (or as accurate as can be obtained at this price point).
The second batch of stock photos of the toy, which depict a (pre-)production sample, show it in a much brighter shade of yellow plastic than it was released as. It's possible that this was simply the result of an excessive alteration of the hue settings during the digital enhancement of those photos, though.
There are a few problems on the toy's vehicle mode: Probably due to tolerances, there are difficulties for perfectly aligning the wings/side windows with the legs/rear windows during transformation, though several samples does not seem to have this issue. In terms of deco, Bumblebee's face paint quality varies from figure-to-figure: Due to how the eyes are painted to emulate the mechanical optics; the central blue "eyeball" (especially the left one) is slightly lopsided. The forehead is often messily painted.
In Malaysia, this toy is also one of the four Legends Classes to be released as promotional merchandise for the Petronas Gas Station. He can be obtained starting from the 26th of June (2 days are the movie's premiere), via RM30 ($7.04) worth of gas or RM15 ($3.52) worth of foods and items in the Mesra Shop.
This mold was used as the basis for the non-toy character Saitama Prime.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Surely he will blend into the crowd with this look!
  • Recon Bumblebee (Legends, 2009)
Recon Bumblebee is a redeco of the regular Legends-class Bumblebee, featuring new details such as different stripes, a pattern on his doors and an Autobot insignia on his hood.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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The special edition, only available in Japan, is LESS detailed?!
  • Stealth Bumblebee (Legends, December 2009)
TakaraTomy's Stealth Bumblebee (ステルスバンブルビー) was available exclusively with standard Revenge of the Fallen DVDs purchased at various stores in Japan. It uses the same paint layout as the normal Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee, but with its colors inverted.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Bumblepee.
  • Bumblebee Clear Version (Legends, December 2009)
Bumblebee Clear Version (バンブルビークリアＶｅｒ.) is made partly from translucent yellow plastic, but uses the same opaque black plastic and paint applications as the first mass-retail Bumblebee, and with the painted vehicle front bumper used from the other releases of the mold. He is only available with Revenge of the Fallen DVDs purchased at Tsutaya stores in Japan, and only comes with the transforming Bumblebee DVD-case version.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Beezarro.
  • Stealth Bumblebee (Legends, 2010)
Stealth Bumblebee is another redeco that inverts Bumblebee's colors, giving him yellow stripes on a black body. Unlike TakaraTomy's Stealth Bumblebee, however, it uses a new paint operation layout, different from the original Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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More Legends Bumblebee! MORE!
  • Bumblebee vs Shadow Striker (Legends two-pack, 2010)
The Bumblebee mold was given new paint applications for this two-pack with Shadow Striker, such as cyberglyphics on his doors. The two-pack was exclusive to Target stores and eligible for the "N.E.S.T. Global Alliance" promotion.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Deluxe Class toys

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Yes, you're buying this mold again. Surprise!
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2009)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: RA-03
    • Accessories: Pulse Missile
Released as part of a "preview" wave of the Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Class assortment alongside Soundwave, Bumblebee is a relatively major retool of the Camaro Concept Bumblebee mold, feature a new vehicle front end, hood and wheels to reflect the changes to the prop vehicle used in the movie; and in robot mode has a new, more accurate head sculpt... that just so happens to have some very creepy painted eyes but still, it's accurate nonetheless. Also, the paint on the door knobs, the gas lid, and the sculpted "Camaro" is omitted.
His right arm has also been replaced by an all-new sculpt which substitutes the hand and the hand-held converting plasma cannon/blade weapon from the previous version for a built-in plasma cannon with a spring-loaded firing gimmick for the included missile. If one wishes to use the normal right arm, one must pop off the plasma cannon arm and replace it with the normal forearm from the Screen Battles figure (the only one with the accurate gray color), though the window must be replaced with the same translucent blue piece by unscrewing it.
The instructions still depict him having the head from the 2007 Concept Camaro mold. Both the prototype and stock photos do not have his waist armor rotated into position in robot mode, while the later stock photo does not show the chest pieces being folded up. Due to the omission of the converting Plasma Cannon that holds the rear windows in position, the pieces may not align properly if the lower thighs/vehicle rear is not transformed properly during the robot-to-vehicle conversion.
The initial production run included a missile that was slightly too long for the slot inside the arm, so it either has to be slightly cut down to fit or the cannon must be swiveled outwards to accommodate the missile. This was fixed by a running change that saw the missile slightly shortened.[6][7][8] The corrected version was also released in other markets such as Japan and Europe. Also, instead of having movie accurate gray colored "toe" sections on his feet like the later 2007 figures, his toes are painted yellow ...on top of yellow plastic. Oookay...


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New from the ass up!
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For those who just needed to see Bee's awkward and painful stretching routine.
  • Cannon Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2009)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: RA-14
This heavy retool of Bumblebee changes the entire upper half of the robot mode, and thus half of the car, to newly designed parts (essentially, only the legs are recycled from Movie Concept Camaro Bumblebee and the previous Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee; everything else is an entirely new sculpt), including more articulated arms with open palms, less obstructive vehicle kibble, a differently transforming chest, and two flip-out (non-firing) missile launcher racks behind his head. Interestingly, his arms can be detached and easily popped onto the original mold, resulting in a more show-accurate robot mode, though this sacrifices transformation. This extensive retooling results in a car interior with seats and a crude dashboard, but the windows are so opaque that these new details can't easily be seen. A variant with clear blue windows was released in later shipments.[9]
His "heels" are assembled backwards, which keeps them from being folded up against the back of the shins. Disappointingly, his chest cannot deform like the previous releases of this mold (or his Fast Action Battler).


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Yeah, we're going to get one of these every few waves.
  • Alliance Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2009)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: RA-27
    • Accessories: Pulse Missile
Alliance Bumblebee is a redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Preview Bumblebee. He now has several black thick black stripes across the hood and roof, stripes and NEST logos across the doors and side fender panels. He also has black arms, legs, and torso to match this new color scheme, instead of the more accurate grey colors seen in the previous release and Cannon Bumblebee. The yellow shoulder pieces are now pinned in place.


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Blame it on kids... Walmart... Target... Hasbro... okay blame EVERYONE.
  • Battlefield Bumblebee Vs. Infiltration Soundwave NEST set (Deluxe 2-pack, 2009)
A minor redeco and retool Cannon Bumblebee that replaces the head sculpt with the much smaller battle mask head previously used by Stealth Bumblebee and Premium Bumblebee from the 2007 movie line. The base plastic colors and matching paint colors are virtually identical to those of Cannon Bumblebee, as are the paint masks for the most part. Aside from the head, the only differences are different paint choices in the abdominal section (the license plate, the sculpted cylinders above the license plate and the crotch plate below the gas cap), the front sides of the shoulder cannons (painted black on Cannon Bumblebee, painted red on Battlefield Bumblebee) and a different size and placement for the tampographed Autobot logo (on the side of Cannon Bumblebee's left shoulder cannon panel, on the front end of Battlefield Bumblebee's vehicle mode hood/robot mode chest).
Battlefield Bumblebee was only available in a two-pack with a redecoed Soundwave, named "Infiltration Soundwave". The North American version of the two-pack also included a "Mission Guide" catalog and ordering form for the mail-in exclusive Recon Ravage, a "starter sticker" for said ordering form, and a "N.E.S.T. Global Alliance" iron-on patch. Two additional stickers from specially-marked NEST Global Alliance products and $4.95 shipping are required for the promotion. International versions of the two-pack were only available without all these extras, while Recon Ravage was available in several other markets as a retailer exclusive.


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I'm helping Daddy!
  • Optimus Prime & Bumblebee (Two-pack, 2010)
An unchanged version of Movie Deluxe-Class "Premium Series" Bumblebee was released in a two-pack, alongside an unchanged version of Revenge of the Fallen Voyager-Class Optimus Prime. This two-pack has been confirmed to have been released in Malaysia and was apparently also sold in Indonesia and India.
As for the Bumblebee figure, he features pinned shoulder panels used for the Alliance Bumblebee release above. It was unclear if he retains the original metallic paint job from the Premium Series figure.
Like his pack-in mate Optimus Prime, a near-identical knockoff of the 2-pack has been making the rounds since the 2-pack's release, with Bumblebee being the dead giveaway, as he comes with additional yellow paint on the lower "jaws", the uneven gray (and the forehead's red) paint on the helmet, and unpinned shoulder panels. The forearm's sculpted parts seem to be a little thinner than the original's.


Human Alliance

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NOT a headmaster.
  • Bumblebee / Sam Witwicky (Human Alliance, 2009)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: RA-21
    • Accessories: 2 Missiles
Human Alliance Bumblebee comes with a posable figure of Sam Witwicky that can fit inside in Bumblebee's vehicle mode (plugging into his seat via a small hole in his back) and drive him. In robot mode, Bumblebee's vehicle mode seats end up on his arms, and Sam can sit in either of them; the seat on Bumblebee's right has a headrest that can fold down to look slightly less conspicuous in robot mode, while the seat on Bumblebee's left arm features a pair of cannons which flip over Sam's shoulders, offering him some offensive hardware to protect his rather precarious position. These cannons can also be flipped down further to form some over-the-shoulder restraints. Sam can also stand on a platform that flips out from the small of Bumblebee's back (again, via peg-holes on his feet), manning a small non-firing cannon that flips out over Bumblebee's right shoulder. Finally, Bumblebee's left palm also contains a peg, meaning Sam can securely stand or sit in his big buddy's hand. Bumblebee himself features a spring-loaded cannon for his right arm, which can fire the two missiles the figure comes with, a flip-out double-barreled silver cannon that points over his head, and a functional flip-down battle mask. Much like the rest of his Human Alliance brethren, Bumblebee is roughly the same size as an Alternators toy, being slightly taller than Alternators Mirage in robot mode.
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Modders, vindicated by the prototype.
There is a significant misassembly issue with Bumblebee: according to TakaraTomy's images of the resin prototype as well as Bumblebee's CG design, the retail toy's legs are on the wrong sides of his body, so the details on his legs are inverted. Since the instructions reflect this assembly, it's possible that this was done on purpose because, with the toy in its originally intended assembly, the waist section could be rather difficult to transform for children. The toy's originally intended assembly can still be easily achieved by disassembling his crotch and reassembling the legs backwards. Once this is complete, Bumblebee will look the way he was intended to look while adding some minor extra steps during transformation.
Bumblebee is also available in smaller & compact packaging, released exclusively in Asian and Australian markets.[10]
As with the rest of the Human Alliance figures, Bumblebee is a frequent victim of being counterfeited.


Ultimate

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Now available in expensive.
  • Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged (Ultimate, 2009)
Revenge of the Fallen's Ultimate Bumblebee is a retool of the 2007 version, with new rims, hood, front fenders. He also features a new, more accurate head sculpt with a battle mask. This time, his sound chip plays Stan Bush's "The Touch".


Fast Action Battlers

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Faster and Actiony-er... you know, for the kids!
  • Pulse Blast Bumblebee (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
    • Accessories: Plasma Bolt
Pulse Blast Bumblebee is a retool of 2007's Plasma Punch Bumblebee, with updated vehicle mode parts to reflect the changes in the prop Camaro vehicle, along with a new, more accurate head sculpt. Like the 2007's Plasma Punch photo, stock photographs by Hasbro neglect to tilt the car front fender panels.


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I don't like sand... it's so coarse and rough.
  • Sand Attack Bumblebee (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
    • Accessories: Plasma Bolt
Sand Attack Bumblebee is a redeco of Plasma Punch Bumblebee, not using the retooled parts of Pulse Blast Bumblebee. The deco itself consists of a sand-blasted-like camouflage pattern, or alternatively, a sand-worn appearance. The stock photography finally shows the front fenders tilted correctly.


Gravity Bots

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The evolution of Jumpstarters!
  • Bumblebee (Gravity Bot, 2009)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: GB-02
Plonk him down. Lift him up. Plonk him down. Lift him up. This addictive toy transforms automatically when stood up (vehicle to robot), or placed on his back (robot to vehicle). A switch underneath his feet or his car mode releases the transformation — so the toy can be played with in relatively stable modes if held in the air, or just rolling along the ground.
Because gravity is the powering force in the transformation there's no motors to wear out or batteries to use up when playing with the toy. Which is good, because you will be transforming him no less than nine million times.
Bumblebee features dumpy proportions and low movie accuracy (no door wings here), forced upon the toy to accommodate the Gravity Bots transformation gimmick. His robot mode has no articulation, not even head. But at least he has big feet! Or legs... or whatever the heck they are. Stump? At least he has a big stump.


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Hasbro, once again showing their uncreativity.
  • Bolt Bumblebee (Gravity Bot, 2009)
A redeco of Gravity Bots Bumblebee in a predominantly black colour scheme that recalls 2008's Stealth Bumblebee redeco of the Deluxe class Bumblebee toy.


Battle Chargers

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You know, you shouldn't think too hard about this.
  • Bumblebee (Battle Charger, 2009)
Part of the Robot Powered Machines subline, Battle Charger Bumblebee is a super-deformed Concept Camaro with a pull-back motor. When pulled back and let go, the car's roof flips open and Bumblebee's equally cutesified robot mode pops out.


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Or this. Bumblebee giving birth to himself can wreck your mind.
  • Stealth Bumblebee (Battle Charger, 2009)
A redeco of Battle Charger Bumblebee in yellow-on-black. Again.


Robot Replicas

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Bumblebee played around with Nucleon in high school.
  • Bumblebee (Robot Replicas, 2009)
Revenge of the Fallen Robot Replica Bumblebee is an all-new sculpt with (arguably) better proportions and more sculpted detail than first movie Robot Replica Bumblebee. ("Arguably" because he has a tiny head.) Unlike the first movie Robot Replica Bumblebee, he comes with a permanent cannon arm without a replacement hand arm. His license plate is also considerably smaller than that of the first movie Robot Replica Bumblebee and features no detail aside from a red line evocative of a California license plate.
Bizarrely, his chest still features detail from the front end of the first movie Bumblebee's Concept (standard model) Camaro alternate mode (notably the fog lights) as compared to the ZL1 model's front end used for most Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee toys.

Power Bots

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Hello, I'm Bumblebee, and my shoulders hurt.
  • Bumblebee (Power Bot, 2009)
This non-transformable bot features electronic light-piping and a pressable Autobot insignia. What happens when this insignia is, say, pressed? Bumblebee "says" any of about half a dozen phrases pieced together from radio broadcasts, just like in the movie.


Transformers (2010)

Legends Class toys

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Impulse Buying Evolved.
  • Cyberfire Bumblebee (Legends, 2010)
This redeco of Legends class Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee features a paint deco inspired by Transformers Animated Bumblebee, with some extra livery on the sides.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Deluxe Class toys

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About freaking time, Hasbro. (Hasbro Version Pictured)'
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(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)
  • Battle Blade Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2010)
  • TakaraTomy ID number: AA-02
  • Known designers: Andrew Scribner (deco artist)
Hunt for the Decepticons Bumblebee features a much more accurate and articulated sculpt in robot mode compared to previous versions of Deluxe class Camaro Concept versions of the character, with the transformation scheme taking many cues from Revenge of the Fallen Human Alliance Bumblebee, scaled down to Deluxe size, while using an Automorph design for the leg transformation directly based on the original Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee.
His right forearm can transform into his signature plasma cannon, though due to how the parts were distributed on the plastic sprues during production, the cannon barrel is yellow rather than grey. The left arm-guard has a flip-out axe made of translucent blue plastic, representing the axe weapon Bumblebee uses in the Revenge of the Fallen video games, which itself may have been based upon the electrical stinger that was once considered as a melee weapon for Bumblebee in the first movie. The axe is spring-loaded, activated by a button on his arm-guard. This version of Movie Bumblebee also features a flip-down battle mask, very similar in function to Human Alliance Bumblebee.
His head has a tendency to pop off during transformation. The space at the front of the collar would give him just enough clearance to pass his head through... if it was not for the small plastic flap (the one with the Autobot symbol) on his chest, which tends to push and squeeze the head out enough that the tension causes the head to pop and fly out from his ball-jointed neck.
Stock photos show that the axe was originally made in such a way that the blade was mounted on a rod and could be rotated downwards, but this was changed entirely for unknown reasons (possibly fragility). As a result, the blade is mounted upside-down.
The Japanese Autobot Alliance release features marginally darker yellow plastic and paint.


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Bitchin' Camaro.
  • Special Edition Battle Blade Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2010)
As part of their "Transformers 'Fan of the Year' Competition" at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACGHK) material-entertainment fair 2010, Hasbro Hong Kong offered a one-of-a-kind vacuum metallized Battle Blade Bumblebee for whomever happened to spend the most money purchasing Transformers products at Hasbro's booth over the course of the fair. The figure is presented in a wood and perspex display case.


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Bumblebee walks down to Electric Avenue, then takes Thrust lower.
  • Crash Landing Attack (Mulyi-pack, 2010)
  • Accessories: "Pulse Missile"
A redeco of the first Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe class Bumblebee, this version is fluorescent yellow and blue, possibly as an homage to Generation 1 Bumblebee's colors in the old comics by Marvel (due to the limited color palette Nelson Yomtov was working with). The car doors and hood feature a new deco of overlaid black and silver streaks, as well as a solid black stripe down the middle with a large silver Autobot symbol at the front.
It is packaged with a redeco of Thrust, in a Target exclusive set.


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Hasbro, you tease. Give us a Wasp!
  • Bombing Run Battle (Multi-pack, 2010)
A redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Cannon Bumblebee in a brighter yellow with dark pine green replacing the former toy's metallic teal. The windows are cast in transparent green plastic with green trim and the outsides of his arms are also painted green. Additionally, there is a green stripe running across and between the fenders on each side with green accents on the face and helmet as well. The face has been painted silver and lacks the pupils of the previous deco. His thumbs are now black and the tailpipes have been painted gunmetal. The tiny Autobot symbol by the driver's side door has been replaced with a larger white one on the right rear window.
He came packaged with a Legends-class desert-themed redeco of Grindor, in a Walmart exclusive set.


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Both of you Deceptichops will pay for scratching up this paintjob AND my headlights!
  • Rampage Among The Ruins (Multi-pack, 2010)
Essentially a redeco of "Bombing Run Battle" Bumblebee (using the same shade of yellow plastic) but using the head of the Battlefield Bumblebee. All of the green parts have been replaced with a chocolate brown (including the tires), with brown stripes over his eyes which run across the top of his battle helmet. The thumbs and insides of his upper arms are also painted brown. The windows are clear and un-tinted. He has a brown "wash" over his lower arms and on his doors to simulate caked on dirt or mud. There are also silver "scratches" on both doors as well as the driver's side of the hood. He has a tiny black-on-white Autobot symbol on his lower abdomen. Unlike previous versions of this mold, the rear lights, tailpipes, and lower front headlights are unpainted.
He was packaged with redecoes of Rampage and Ravage, available exclusively at US/Canadian Toys"R"Us stores.
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Human Alliance

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The Evolution of Repacking!
  • Bumblebee / Sam Witwicky (Human Alliance, 2010)
  • Accessories: 2 missiles
This is an unchanged rerelease of the first Human Alliance Bumblebee toy, now in new gold Transformers packaging.
What has changed is he now comes with an all-new (and smaller) posable figure of Sam Witwicky, based on his outfit in the final act of the Revenge of the Fallen film.


Battle Ops

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Pull de ringks!
  • Battle Ops Bumblebee (Battle Ops Class, 2010)
Battle Ops Bumblebee is a larger-than-contemporary-Leader-Class figure, and features both "guardian" and "warrior" robot modes, which changes weapons and sound effects. His head has a flip-down battle mask, and his right arm converts into a plasma cannon automatically when his arm is raised. The cannon arm has limited articulation due to the gimmick, but features a small translucent-blue hand which telescopes out of the cannon when not in use. He also is armed with two non-firing light-up shoulder/hood missile launchers which can be deployed in either mode; though not mentioned in the instructions, the missile launchers can be collapsed on the back in robot mode. Also, you have to remove the plastic ring attached on the right cannon hand before you use the toy.
As revealed at the Hasbro designers panel at BotCon 2010, an easter egg is hidden in Battle Ops Bumblebee's electronics: when in vehicle mode, pressing down on the front left end of the vehicle (or pushing the front left wheel up) thrice will play the first verse of the original Transformers theme song, and three subsequent presses will play the second verse. Unfortunately, it only repeats the first two verses.


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  • Battle Ops Bumblebee (Multi-pack, 2010)
A Costco-exclusive redeco of the Bumblebee figure above, this release is advertised as having a "Limited Edition metallic finish!", being cast in gray plastic and painted over in metallic gold, and with his hand being cast in colorless clear plastic, making him very similar to his Masterpiece figure. Additionally, the tip of his cannon is chromed.
He also comes with two "Great Value" toys: an unchanged Legends Class Mudflap figure, and a "Premium" vacuum-metallized gold redeco of Bumblebee's own Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class figure.
Canada received both English and French versions of this release - bizarrely, the French release is available in places outside Quebec such as Vancouver and even Alberta.
The figure should be handled with considerable care, as the dark gray metallic plastic used in joints in the torso and legs tends to become brittle over time.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Activators

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  • Bumblebee (Activator, 2010)
Activators Bumblebee is a small and simple toy with cutesified proportions. By pressing a button on his vehicle mode roof, he autotransforms into robot mode. Due to his transformation scheme, Activators Bumblebee is sort of a shellformer, as the Camaro parts hanged on his lower leg, forearms, and on the back.
The stock photo of the figure is slightly mistransformed; the heels aren't folded down.


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Many... okay, just one. But it's the thought that counts.
  • Rally Rumble Bumblebee (Activator, 2010)
A redeco of Activators Bumblebee with a black hood and rally-themed markings. His yellow plastic is distinctly... yellower than his usual orangey yellow color.


Animated

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Gold, but not chromed.
  • Bumblebee Lamé Yellow Ver. (EZ Collection, 2010)
    • Release date: April 24 2010
    • ID number: EZ-23
Yes, you read that right. Bumblebee Lamé Yellow Ver. (バンブルビー ラメイエロー Ver.) was only available blindpacked as part of TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Vol. 3, under the Animated banner. It is cast in a metallic lamé yellow color.
The toy had a preliminary name: Bumblebee Tokubetsu Color (バンブルビー特別カラー, "Bumblebee Special Color").
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Masterpiece Movie Series

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Don't expect any of the new Movie Masterpiece molds to be made anytime soo...
Masterpiece: Movie Series Bumblebee is a redeco of Battle Ops Bumblebee. Unlike the Hasbro version, he features a very extensive paint job, including chromed rims, and features no yellow plastic despite his appearance. Instead, all of his yellow parts are painted over gray plastic to make it as movie-accurate as possible. Among other notable plastic color changes, the TakaraTomy version features a clear colorless right hand (instead of translucent blue). The Hong Kong release of the toy features a shiny metallic gold finish instead.
The box flap features the quote "Angels will rain down like visitors from heaven!" from the first movie.
Beginning in March, Masterpiece Bumblebee was involved in two different promotional giveaways in Japan. Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera stores offered the Targetmaster Micron Spoilsport with the purchase of Masterpiece Bumblebee, while, Toys"R"Us offered the Targetmaster Micron Caliburst with purchase.


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Wait, never mind.
  • Bumblebee (2017)
    • Movie: Transformers[12]
    • ID number: MPM-3
    • TakaraTomy release date: July 29, 2017
    • Accessories: Removable "Stinger Blaster"
After 7 years, the second Masterpiece Movie Series Bumblebee is its own dedicated mold rather than a repaint and is also based upon his body from the first live-action film. Does it convert? Does it ever!
As usual, he transforms from a roughly Voyager-sized robot that scales with the Generation 1 Masterpiece Autobot Cars. He, however, does NOT turn into a Concept Camaro seen in the first live-action movie, but rather the production model 2010 Camaro SS. His yellow is also inaccurate: The MPM is casted in Rally Yellow, and not the PBC-30 Sunrise that is used in the film. The latter inaccuracy is possibly due to licensing restrictions, as PBC-30 is not a factory option. His right hand can be replaced with a Stinger Blaster, which can be stored in the vehicle mode. He also features die-cast parts on his bottom legs & his feet.
Some units feature misassembled waist tabs. Although stock photos shows his tire rims being painted silver, the actual product has tire rims painted in Chevy’s Midnight Silver, which was used as an optional paint for the 2010's Camaros.
The Japanese release omits the paint applications on the eyes to allow for light piping, and it features a less dark shading on the blaster weapon. As with most TakaraTomy toys, It also uses black screws over unpainted screws.
In the United States, Canada, Australia, and Hasbro's Asian markets, Masterpiece Movie Series Bumblebee was exclusively available from Toys"R"Us, as was TakaraTomy's Japanese release. He was also initially released in the Transformers Atrium Fair in Takashimaya B2 Atrium located at Singapore, limited to 300 pieces. In Spain, meanwhile, he saw a wider release, being at least available via the Spanish subsidiaries of Amazon and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés. It's currently unknown if he was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Greece, he was officially available via at least one toy store chain, aptly named simply "Toys-Shop", but again might have been available online only.


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  • Bumblebee (2018/2020)
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • ID number: MPM-7
    • TakaraTomy release date: October 27, 2018
    • Accessories: Removable "Battle Mask", "Stinger Blaster", "Stinger Sword"
This iteration of Masterpiece Movie Series Bumblebee is based on his appearance in the titular film (though with the outdated design such as the door-wing kibble) and as such transforms into a Volkswagen Beetle.
For accessories, he comes with a battle mask that fits over his head, and Stinger Blaster and Sword alternate arms replacing the hands and part of the forearms. The unused arm parts and the battle mask can be stored on the robot's back. As an additional gimmick, the headlights on his chest can be lifted up to reveal missile racks.
In the United States, he was available only on Amazon. He later saw re-release as a Target exclusive, coinciding with Buzzworthy Bumblebee (though not branded as part of it).

EZ Collection Real

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I have painted rims and front bumper. Buy me again!
  • Bumblebee (Real Color Ver) (2011)
  • Bumblebee (Metallic Color Ver) (2011)
Released as part of The blindpacked EZ Collection Real by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Bumblebee is a redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class figure. Unlike the stock photo, the Autobot insignia on his right leg is omitted. Like all land-based vehicles in this line, He features an extra paint applications on the wheels rims, which is only seen in the stock photo compared to the final product, which is left bare due to being molded with unpaintable plastic.
Like his EZ Collection Real brethren, Bumblebee comes with two different variants: The "Real Color" features a flat shade on the plastic colors and paint, while the "Metallic Color" features metallic paint and plastic instead.


Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Dark of the Moon

Cyberverse

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He doesn't have gorilla arms now!
  • Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
    • Series / Number: 1 / 001
    • TakaraTomy ID number: CV08
Part of the first wave of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Class toys, Bumblebee transforms into a customized 2011 Camaro Concept. His right hand is sculpted as his Plasma Cannon, while his left hand has the ability to hold onto Cyberverse 3mm post weapons and interact with Cyberverse playsets.
The final toy differs from promotional photos by being cast in a different color of plastic similar to previous releases of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class sculpt, while the promotional photos depict him in a lighter hue of yellow. Amusingly, this has already happened before and in almost the exact same way. History tends to repeat itself, folks.
This mold was also used to make other versions of Bumblebee (see below).


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Bumblebee is a weapons junkie now? This is insane!
  • Bumblebee Mobile Battle Bunker (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
    • Series / Number: 1 / 001
    • TakaraTomy ID number: CV02
    • Accessories: jet pack, turret, missile, backdrop
Part of the first wave of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Action Sets, this slightly redecoed version of DOTM Cyberverse Legion Class Bumblebee cast in a non-metallic, more orange-ish shade of yellow plastic, now with NEST markings on his doors and nothing in particular on his roof. Bumblebee comes in a set with the Mobile Battle Bunker, as well as a jetpack with hinged wings which can clip onto Bumblebee's back in robot mode.
Like the other action sets, this set's packaging includes a cardboard display backdrop. This time, it is of an industrial area, with a power plant of some sort in the background, with storage tanks to the sides. Oh, and there's fire and explosions everywhere.


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Since when were hatchbacks "ancient Cybertronian war vehicles"?
  • Bumblebee / Starscream (Cyberverse 4-pack, 2011)
    • Accessories: Two-piece rifle
Exclusive to Toys"R"Us's Mission Earth series, this four pack contains two Bumblebee and two Starscream Cyberverse Legion toys. Cybertronian Bumblebee is a redeco of Universe Legends Class Bumblebee, done up in live-action movie Bumblebee-style colors, while the other Bumblebee is a paint-heavy redeco of Bolt Bumblebee (see below), partially cast in translucent plastic and painted with a grid pattern to simulate a trans-scan effect. This Bumblebee also comes with a redecoed version of Machine Wars Skywarp's gun, which can be held in his newly retooled right hand. (This weapon is also depicted on Starscream's side of the instructions, confusing matters of ownership a bit.)
Care must be taken while rolling Cybertronian Bumblebee's vehicle: pushing down while moving the vehicle forward can chip the paint underneath the hip section.
The Bumblebees come packed with a retool of Transformers Legends Class Starscream and a redeco of Legends of Cybertron Starscream.
An early name for this set was "Cyberverse Evolution", which is still used by some websites (including the Australian and United Kingdom Toys"R"Us sites), but that name does not appear anywhere on the packaging.
The stock photo used for the packaging (which depicts a hand-painted prototype) shows him lacking the retooled hand. The other stock photo (see the image to the right), which depicts a pre-production sample, does show the retooled hand, but has the weapon's handle plugged into a conveniently fitting slot on his other arm for whatever reason.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Universe (2008) mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Well at least it's not another shade of yellow?
  • Bumblebee / Soundwave with Rodimus (Cyberverse 3-pack, 2011)
Available exclusively at Walmart in a three pack with Soundwave and Rodimus, this gold and silver Cyberverse Bumblebee is a redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Legends class Bumblebee, and lacks the newly tooled hand of the Target-exclusive Cyberverse Bumblebee and 011 Bumblebee (see below).
This three-pack was also available as an Asda exclusive in the United Kingdom and from Rossmann stores in Germany and Auchan stores in Hungary and Italy. Of note is that the European packaging does not market Rodimus as a "bonus figure" (presumably so stores can charge full price for three toys), and his window lacks the yellow edges highlighting him as a special feature, despite still being separated from Bumblebee and Soundwave, who share a common window like in the US version. Despite this, Rodimus still doesn't get a mention on the back of the packaging, which only features a one-sentence "bio" about Bumblebee planning to bring down Soundwave in twelve different languages.
All versions of the packaging also lack any logos that label the toys as Cyberverse products.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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I don't know who keyed me, but I'll find them. Oh yes.
  • Bumblebee/Bolt Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
    • Series / Number: 1 / 011
Part of the second wave of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Class toys, (Bolt) Bumblebee is a retool of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends class Bumblebee with a new right hand that enables him to hold Cyberverse accessories and interact with Cyberverse playsets.
Whereas the stock photos depicted on the back of his packaging (which feature a hand-painted prototype) correctly show him with only a Cyberverse-compatible right hand and an unchanged left hand, the other set of stock photos (which feature a pre-production sample) depicts him with two retooled hands. Whereas the version with the new right hand was redecoed for several store-exclusive multi-packs, no version available in stores has featured the new left hand thus far.
Although the toy is listed as "Bolt Bumblebee" on the official Hasbro website, the United States version and early releases of the European version simply use the name "Bumblebee" everywhere on the packaging, and the "Bolt" prefix was apparently only added as a running change for later shipments of the European version.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Bee demonstrates an example of the typical youth where after one drink too many, you end up deciding to get some tattoos without much thought.
  • Bumblebee vs Megatron (Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
    • Accessories: Two-piece blaster
Exclusive to Target, this Cyberverse Bumblebee is a redeco of Bolt Bumblebee. His right new hand enables him to hold his accompanying blaster (which originates from Machine Wars Prowl/Mirage). Bumblebee comes packed with a Generation 1 Motormaster-inspired redeco of Cyberverse Commander Megatron.
The stock photo on the back of the packaging shows him as mirrored, and thus depicts him with a retooled left hand, as well as flipped connecting pegs on his legs.
This set also sold in Turkey as a Carrefour exclusive.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Generation 2 mold: Lightspeed
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  • Robots in Disguise (2001) Skid-Z
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  • Robotmasters RM-03 Rijie

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Bumblepee Cyberverse Version... we are so sorry.
  • Bumblebee Cyberverse Version (TV-Kun magazine exclusive Cyberverse variant, September 2011)
Bundled exclusively with the September 2011 edition of TV-Kun magazine, the redundantly-named "Bumblebee Cyberverse Version" is a translucent yellow and opaque black redeco of Bolt Bumblebee. Possessing minimal paint operations, the toy instead includes a sticker-sheet for the stripes, window tinting, and Autobot symbol (not applied in this photo).
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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When attending formal events, it is important to inspect one's attire and see if everything is tidy and comfortable, and to make certain that nothing has been forgotten... such as one's trousers.
  • Bumblebee/Stealth Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
    • Series / Number: 1 / 015
Part of the third wave of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Class toys, this toy is a black redeco of his Dark of the Moon mold. His deco consists of the first two-thirds of his vehicle being cast in black, with painted yellow stripes on the hood and sides, and the rear third of his vehicle being an unpainted metallic yellow, giving the appearance of the stripes extending out from the back. His headlights and most of his windshields are painted a metallic blue, his crotch is painted silver, and he has a gold Autobot insignia on the tip of his hood.
The yellow paint operations on the black plastic parts and the shade of yellow used for the unpainted yellow plastic parts clash so much that even Ben Yee, who is usually very generous with his toy reviews, rated this redeco as sub-par.[13]
While this toy is listed as Stealth Bumblebee on the Hasbro website and named as such on the European packaging, the "Stealth" prefix did not appear on the American packaging for some time. A running change remedied this, adding the prefix to the American packaging in later runs.


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My folks drove it up here from the Bahamas.
  • Cybertronian Warriors Pack (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
    • Accessories: jetpack, turret, missile
Commemorating a hilarious and probably very expensive moment of stupidity on the Dark of the Moon set wherein a Metropolitan Police Department SUV was hit by a Bumblebee stunt car during filming, Bumblebee is a redeco of his Action Set toy (which uses his first Dark of the Moon Legion-Class figure) and is painted to hilariously have damage in the front of his vehicle mode. His Mobile Battle Bunker has been redecoed to be gray and had the jetpack slightly retooled.
He was packaged in a Toys"R"Us-exclusive multi-pack with redecoed versions of Ironhide, Crankcase (in a deco based on the aforementioned police SUV), and Barricade. With matching paint jobs (the dark grayish black and bronze are near perfect matches), it appears as if the Bunker was intended to go with the included Ironhide more so than the included Bumblebee.


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You forgot your pants again, 'Bee.
  • Ultimate Gift Set (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
Yet another "stealth"-themed redeco of his Dark of the Moon Bumblebee mold, he features a reversed yellow and black deco on the robot chest/car hood-windows combination with the chest featuring a new deco pattern, the door kibble on his arms are now painted entirely yellow, and additional black paint applications on the legs/vehicle back.
He comes in a Walmart-exclusive 5-pack with redecos of Optimus Prime, Powerglide, Sideswipe, and Crowbar.


Deluxe Class toys

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Well, his Attacktix toy got cancelled. He's gotta have something.
  • Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
Part of the first wave of Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class figures, Bumblebee transforms into a customized 2011 Camaro Concept. Bumblebee comes with a MechTech weapon which is a "Blaster" weapon, which opens up into a larger "Plasma Cannon" when its lever is pulled, but it springs back into its original position once the lever is released. The MechTech weapon can be held in his hands, attach via 5mm pegholes/MechTech ports on his forearms, or plug in a "concealed" 5mm peg hole on the vehicle mode's roof. Two extraneous 5mm peg holes are also located on his vehicle mode hood flap and can be flipped up and used in robot mode to shoulder-mount weapons beside his head. Additionally, C joint bars are sculpted into Bumblebee's forearms. His pair of hands features poseable fingers (albeit 4+1), and it can be formed into a 5mm compatible hand if adjusted properly.
Bumblebee can form a semi-Stealth Force configuration by lifting up the rear half of his roof, exposing concealed cannons sculpted in translucent blue plastic. Also of note in vehicle mode is the sculpted Camaro SS badging near the doors, which doesn't appear on any other Dark of the Moon Bumblebee toy or the prop vehicles used for filming.
Just like his CG robot model, his package art depicts his racing stripes being pinstripe-bordered despite his toy no longer having it. Whoops.
Bumblebee is currently being sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride. He is advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, molded in slightly different colors compared to his original widespread release, and also has some gold paint on his knees that the original did not have. This mold was also used to make Movie The Best Laserbeak.


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Let's be honest, that card holder didn't persuade anyone outside of Japan to buy this.
  • Bumblebee & MechTech Holder (MechTech Deluxe, May 14, 2011)
    • ID number: DA05
    • Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
The Japanese release of Dark of the Moon Bumblebee is packed with a "MechTech Holder", a device for storing the MechTech Wars collectible cards included with every Japanese Dark Side Moon mainline toy. Both Bumblebee and the MechTech Holder are packed into a Voyager class-sized box, with an accompanying increase in retail price. Obviously, he comes with his own MechTech Wars character card and transparent MechTech weapon card.


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This is the silverest Bee we ever seen!
  • Silver Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, May 13-May 14, 2011)
    • Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
Also known as Special Edition Bumblebee, this is a silver vacuum metallized version of Dark of the Moon MechTech Deluxe Bumblebee, presented in a perspex case.
These toys were available as the Lucky Draw prize for the Transformers Midnight Madness event at major Toys"R"Us stores in mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand between May 13 and May 14, 2011. One was also offered as a raffle prize, along with two Jetwing Optimus Prime and two Ultimate Optimus Prime toys, on the final Dark of the Moon toy launch event in Robinson's Galleria in the Philippines between July 9 and 10.


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Bumblebee's attempt to join the Wreckers.
  • Nitro Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: DA18
    • Accessories: MechTech Cybertronian Boost Engine/Plasma Cannon
Available in the third wave of Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class figures, Nitro Bumblebee features booster engines, armor plating and other Stealth Force-like design elements sculpted onto his vehicle mode. Like the Leader Class toy, he features sculpted (but unpainted) "900 STRA" license plates in both modes, making it the first time the license plate used for the car props from all three movies is used for a Deluxe Class toy.
He comes with a MechTech Boost Engine, which converts into a Plasma Cannon when the lever is pulled, and although it is similar in function and appearance to Skids's MechTech blaster, it is a new mold. He features five MechTech ports in vehicle mode: one on the hood, two of the roof and two behind his rear wheels. In robot mode, both of his arms have one MechTech port each, and the ports from vehicle mode can still be used.


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Man, I've got about as much fanwank on me as your average episode of Animated.
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2011)
    • Accessories: Plasma Cannon
This Walmart-exclusive Bumblebee (also sold at Sainsbury's stores in the United Kingdom) is a redeco of the 2007 Transformers Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee, with the standard production model Chevrolet Camaro front end as compared to the Revenge of the Fallen ZL1 version and the first reuse of the 2007 mold, both hands and the hand-held plasma cannon/energy blade weapon. However, he does have the retooled shoulder panels that are held in place with screws (first introduced with Revenge of the Fallen Alliance Bumblebee).
Bumblebee features many different Transformers insignias from across different continuities, namely; Generation 1 Prehistory Autobot, Armada Mini-Con, Animated Sumdac Systems, Playschool Go-Bot, S.T.A.R.S., "FLY Ω SUPREME", "Black Rock", "Maccadam's", the Beast Machines Dinobots Symbol, and the number 84, all in addition to his live-action movie Autobot insignia.
The stock photos on the back of his packaging are quite strange, depicting a significantly different deco, with the primary color for his vehicle mode gradually fading from yellow to red towards the bottom, and parts of his abdomen sporting the same red color. In addition, his handheld weapon's blade sports a clear blue color. The final toy, by contrast, features no red at all, and his blade is cast in clear black plastic. Furthermore, the stock photos depict his eyes as bright blue, whereas the final toy's eyes are painted black. On top of that, the stock photos contradict each other, with the photo of his robot mode depicting clear blue windows, whereas the photo of his vehicle mode depicts opaque black windows.


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For having a Courage stat of ten, he sure is yellow on the inside.
  • Autobot Daredevil Squad (Multi-pack, 2011)
Exclusive to Kmart stores in the USA (and to Canadian Tire stores in Canada), the Autobot Daredevil Squad Bumblebee is another redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Cannon Bumblebee as part of, for some reason, the Human Alliance play pattern. The packaging puts emphasis on Backfire's "handheld cannon" mode, which this particular Bumblebee isn't really designed to hold.
He comes packaged with a redeco of Human Alliance Sam Witwicky, a redeco of Backfire, and an Autobot Alliance patch.


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Whatever happens in Vegas, stays on Photobucket.
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2011)
Released as part of Target's exclusive range of Deluxe class redecoes, this version of Cannon Bumblebee has had all of his yellow plastic cast in a translucent yellow, and is covered in opaque yellow Cyberglyphics.
As with the other Target exclusive "Cyberglyph" redecos (Space Case, Arcee and Autobot Jazz), he comes with a comic book by IDW Publishing, Transformers: Bumblebee.
He was also made available in Canada as a Zellers exclusive, in New Zealand as a Farmers exclusive (both in English-only US-style packaging minus the "only at Target" sticker), in the United Kingdom as a Tesco exclusive, and in Germany as a Müller exclusive (both in typical multilingual European packaging including a multilingual comic).
His package art has the same error as his first Dark of the Moon Deluxe figure, namely his racing stripes being depicted as pinstripe-bordered despite this toy lacking it. Whoops again.


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VENGEANCE!
  • Cyberfire Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
    • TakaraTomy ID number:
    • Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
A redeco of Dark of the Moon Deluxe-class Bumblebee, he is now black with yellow detailing and features electricity patterns on his car body. His clear parts are now a reddish orange. His blaster is unchanged.
Interestingly, while his package art correctly depicts his deco applied to his body, (complete with his evil-looking red-orange eyes) the deco seems to be incorrectly applied to his Nitro Bumblebee head.
His distinctly, well, evil look led to fans frequently referring to him as "Murderbee".


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Seen here mere moments before turning completely into stone.
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2011)
    • Accessories: Pulse Missile
This redeco of Deluxe class Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee is exclusive to Toys"R"Us' Mission Earth: The Scan Series, to represent him trans-scanning his vehicle mode. As such, nearly all of his vehicle mode parts (and thus, most of his robot mode) are cast in translucent clear plastic, with the rear of his vehicle mode being left unpainted, the middle having painted scan lines, and the front having a heavy amount of paint operations in order to cover the clear plastic.


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This is awarded for first place in the "Who Has The Most Bumblebees" contest.
  • Tritanium Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
    • Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
This gold vacuum metallized version of MechTech Deluxe Class Dark of the Moon Bumblebee was Prize A in TakaraTomy's Dark of the Moon Lucky Draw campaign. The campaign began on May 14 2011, and one could have entered by entering two barcode numbers from MechTech character cards (packed with Japanese Dark of the Moon figures) into the TakaraTomy Transformers website. This toy was limited to 10 pieces. The toy also comes with a congratulations note with an adorably drawn Legion Class Bumblebee by designer Hisao Nishimoto, and a huge Autobot decal.
Unlike the stock photo shown here, the final product's joints parts still remained un-chromed due to being molded with unpaintable plastic.


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WHEN I KILLED YOUR BROTHER, I LOOKED JUST. LIKE. THIIIIIIS!
  • Streetside Bot Brawl (Multi-pack, 2011)
    • Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
Part of the Toys"R"Us-exclusive "Streetside Bot Brawl" three-pack, this battle-damaged redeco of the initial Dark of the Moon Bumblebee toy was sold with a grey and purple redeco of Dark of the Moon Voyager-Class Shockwave and a battle-damaged redeco of Dark of the Moon Voyager-Class Optimus Prime. He now comes with a redeco of Skids's MechTech Blaster, which converts into a double-barreled Plasma Cannon when the scope is pulled.
His weapon was also redecoed into the weapon of Specialist Ratchet.
This version of deluxe Bumblebee has been found as a single packed figure in Toys"R"Us (possibly only in the UK at the time of writing) with his original Mechtech weapon. The packaging is identical to the wave 1 release.


  • Leader Class Sentinel Prime and Bonus Value Deluxe Class Nitro Bumblebee (Two-pack, 2011?)
    • Accessories: MechTech Cybertronian Boost Engine/Plasma Cannon
As the name implies, this Walmart-exclusive giftset would have contained a Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Nitro Bumblebee figure and a Dark of the Moon Leader Class Sentinel Prime figure. They would have been unchanged from their individual releases. The existence of this unreleased set was revealed by an eBay auction after the DOTM toyline was effectively over.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.


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I probably had a few more international customers than the guy with the card dispenser, but not many.
  • Neo-Scanning Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
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    • Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon
A redeco of Dark of the Moon Deluxe-class Bumblebee, Neo-Scanning Bumblebee (ネオスキャニング バンブルビー) is a bright, real-world accurate rally yellow and metallic grey Japanese-market exclusive. Initially made available for sale at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show, it was later released to mass retail across Japan.


Leader Class toys

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Bulky Bumblebeef over here may not show it, but his back hurts. SO MUCH.
  • Bumblebee (MechTech Leader, 2011)
    • TakaraTomy name: Power Armed Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy release date: 05-14, 2017
    • TakaraTomy ID number: DA-01
    • Accessories: MechTech backpack
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Released in the first wave of Dark of the Moon Leader Class figures, this version of Bumblebee is smaller than his previous Leader-sized incarnations and, technically, is his first Leader-class toy. Along with the update to his Dark of the Moon form, this is also the first toy to feature a (sculpted) "900 STRA" license plate (the one used for the prop cars for all three movies). Being different in proportions to his other toys, this Bumblebee seems to have inspired his later "Nitro Bumblebee" toy, having a much bulkier torso and smaller arms, with the entire hood pieces being deformed into his chest.
The main gimmick is that he comes with a massive MechTech backpack, which hooks onto his back window/back, and is the sole electronic component of the toy. It resembles a jet-pack, and features missile pods and a cannon, all of which emit lights and sounds when pressed, and can be positioned for either robot or vehicle mode. Pressing the missile pod housings will emit orange lights and play the sound of a barrage of missiles being launched while pressing the cannon will prop up a targeting sight, emit green lights, and play the sound of the cannon deploying/charging and firing a powerful-sounding blast. The weapons can be deployed/retracted when the brown panel on the top-left of the backpack is slid, making the transformation noise in the process (with an additional mechanical impact sound after deploying). There are a total of five MechTech ports and four C joint bars on the backpack, with a port and bar on each missile pod, a port on the side of the cannon barrel, a port on the sliding panel, a port on the top-center of the backpack, and a bar on top of each battery compartment.
Bumblebee can also transform into his Stealth Force attack vehicle mode, wherein his hood portions split forward and open, his doors open and hinge up, his robot arms swing out from the sides to aim, his plasma cannon extends, and his backpack is attached and deployed, with dedicated pegs to help secure his doors, arms, and shoulders. Finally, like a few other Bumblebee toys, he also features a flip-down battle mask.
Unfortunately, while Bumblebee has rotational leg articulation, they're below the knees, limiting their usefulness. Even more unfortunately, while he's perfectly stable on his own, plugging in his backpack in robot mode will make him very back-heavy, resulting in significant balance issues and limitation of poseability due to his ratchet joints not being strong enough to handle the additional weight on one side. Posing him to lean forwards or posing his legs further to his back may remedy this.
His secondary stock photos are slightly mistransformed: his shoulder collars are not folded out. Ironically; this mistranformation also allows the head to move slightly freely.


  • Leader Class Bumblebee and Bonus Value Deluxe Class Starscream (Two-pack, 2011)
    • Accessories: MechTech backpack
As the name implies, this Walmart-exclusive giftset contains a Dark of the Moon Leader Class Bumblebee figure and a Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Starscream figure. They are unchanged from their individual releases.


Human Alliance

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Third time in a row the stock photographer neglected to properly transform his knees.
  • Bumblebee / Sam Witwicky (Human Alliance, 2011)
    • TakaraTomy ID number:
    • Accessories: 2 missiles
A redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee, in a Stealth Bumblebee-inspired color scheme, with even more robot mode yellow than usual. The included Sam Witwicky figure is largely unchanged from the original Revenge of the Fallen release, and rather than using the usual "4NZZ454" license plate, this one's license plates sport the word BEE with the Autobot sigil next to it.


Robo Power

Activators

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  • Bumblebee (2011)
As with other Dark of the Moon Activators toys, this Bumblebee figure (released under the Robo Power subline) is a very simple one-step transformation toy. Transformation consists of positioning him on the large blue section to the rear of his vehicle mode and pressing down, causing his components to shift around and reveal his robot parts; from there, one just has to rotate out his arms. Transformation back to vehicle mode is done by reversing the steps.
Bumblebee was packaged in vehicle mode on an open, bubble-less card and tied down with twist-ties around the body of his truck form so that he couldn't be transformed in package.
At least one report has surfaced of a brand-new figure missing one of the locking tabs that work the spring-loaded transformation mechanism, leaving the figure unable to transform properly. Although most likely a one-off incident as no other cases are known to have happened, care should still be taken.


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  • Recon Bumblebee (2011)
Released as part of third wave of the Dark of the Moon Activators, Recon Bumblebee is a redeco of the Activator figure above, in YET ANOTHER example of him getting a "stealth mode" redeco.

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Bash Bots

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  • Bumblebee Vs Megatron (2011)
Bash Bots Bumblebee is a small, rock-em-sock-em-styled toy that transforms from a super-deformed Camaro into a robot by pulling or pushing the lever below it's built-in stand. He & his stand can connect with any Bash Bots to fight with, especially the included Megatron.


Go-Bots

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  • Bumblebee (2011)

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Revving Robots

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  • Bumblebee (2011)

Revving Robots Bumblebee is a toy that was designed for younger children and thus lacks transformation. Bumblebee has four points of articulation, the shoulders and hips. Pressing his Autobot symbol causes him to speak one of several prerecorded phrases that change actors mid sentence to invoke the sense that he was talking via his radio. Pushing up the blue shoulder pad activates his stinger blaster, causing it to spin and make blaster sounds. The toy was released alongside Revving Robots Optimus Prime.

Robo Fighters

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  • Bumblebee (2011)
Robo Fighters Bumblebee is a non-transforming figure with five points of articulation. Pressing a button on his chest causes his chest armor to extend as cannons pop out of his torso.


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  • Elite Guard Bumblebee (2011)
Elite Guard Bumblebee is a redeco/retool of the Robo Fighters toy above, featuring a new battle mask head.

Kre-O

Listed here are the sets that are very definitely "movie" Bumblebees. There are several more that are more ambiguous mashups, which can be found at Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Toys.
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  • Bumblebee (2011)
    • Set number: 36421
    • Pieces: 336
    • Kreons: Bumblebee, Red Alert, Driver
    • Accessories: Missile, small pistol
The larger Bumblebee Kre-O kit is based on the Bumblebee of the live-action films, though with the face of the Generation 1 character inside a movie-style helmet. He rebuilds into a sports car that can seat two Kreon figures, and has a spring-loaded missile launcher.
He comes with three Kreons; a Bumblebee based very much on Generation 1 Bumblebee, Red Alert, and an unnamed "Driver" with black hair and a gray shirt who we guess is meant to kinda sorta be a Sam Witwicky-like dude if you squint.


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Who's the better prankster? Only you can decide!
Available exclusively at the gift shop for "Transformers: The Ride – 3D" at Universal Studios theme parks, this set features a Bumblebee Kreon based on the first three live-action movies, aka "the version of Bumblebee that there's a giant costumed performer of at the park that guests can get their pictures taken with". After several years of only being available at the park proper, the 4-pack was eventually added to Universal's online store.
In 2015(?), a new production run of the set was made using the revamped 2015-style Kreon bodies, among a few other small changes, including sharper tampographs with thinner linework. This set would later see slight production changes; the only notable change to Bee is that his tampographs have gone back to thicker lines and being a bit sloppier, something that happened to all of the figures in the set.
In 2020, the set was revamped again, removing Evac and replacing him with the N.E.S.T. Sentry. The other figures in the set are unchanged from their thicker-tampograph 2015-body versions.


Age of Extinction

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The "Cell Block Breakout" Bumblebee Kreon is based on his Camaro SS design from the first part of the Age of Extinction movie.
This set also includes a buildable Dinobot beast Strafe.


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Sure, replacing their backpacks with magnets is funny, until he pays his own price.
"Galvatron Factory Battle" Bumblebee is based on his 2014 Camaro design. He comes with a ferrous-metal backpack, which can be attached to the magnetic crane in the factory playset, or any of the other magnets used through the line (or any other magnets you happen to have lying around, magnetism isn't that picky). He comes with a new-style robo-blaster with multiple clip-bars and posts to build off of.
This set also includes a buildable Dinobot raptor and a Galvatron super-robot.


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Unknown to him, this was actually Ratchet's healing gun.
Available in the "Grimlock Unleashed" set, this version of Bumblebee has slight differences from the "Galvatron Factory Battle" Kreon: he has a different facial expression, and his torso tampographs feature bits of "battle damage". He carries a large black blaster rifle rather than the new pistol style, and lacks the metal backpack.


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Now he's gonna slag that one scrapheap that made a prank by chroming his favorite yellow helmet.
  • Bumblebee (Custom Kreon, 2014)
    • Set number: A9229
    • Pieces: 30
    • Accessories: Rack, blaster, double barreled gun, club, wing-pack, extra body parts
Part of the Collection 2 of the Age of Extinction Custom Kreons, this Bumblebee comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet is chromed, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the Kre-O Battleship aliens) plus a spare hand, as well as a buildable chainsaw-club. Like the Custom Kreon Optimus Prime, he also comes with an extra Wheeljack-style wing-pack.


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"in the nameth of Primus, i wilt prank thou!"
Silver Knight Bumblebee is a redeco of the Age of Extinction Bumblebee Kreon, with much of his plastic now in metallic silver and pewter. He comes with a large sword (from the Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons series) rather than a blaster.
This five-pack of Kreons was not released in the US or Canada, only seeing release in various Asian markets.


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Let's face it, you're not buying this set for the Bumblebee.
The "Decepticon Replicator" Bumblebee Kreon is identical to the one from the "Galvatron Factory Battle" set, only missing the magnet backpack and carrying a black blaster instead of copper.
This set was not made available in US or Canadian markets, seemingly only hitting stores in Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, and China. It was specifically sold at the "Transformers Exhibition" event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from July 11 to July 20.

Movie Trilogy Series

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The only toy from this series whose cancellation made you happy.
  • Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2012)
Movie Trilogy Series Bumblebee is a redeco of Dark of the Moon Deluxe Bumblebee. Like the rest of the Movie Trilogy Series, its release was cancelled.
Don't even expect him being reissued for Takara's Movie Advanced Series anyway.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

EZ Collection Gum

  • Bumblebee (EZ Collection Gum)
Released as part of the blindpacked EZ Collection Gum series, this Bumblebee is a redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class figure, with added paint operations on the bumper.


Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Age of Extinction

Robots in Disguise (2014)

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I don't really know just where my head's at
I don't really know what it's about
So I flip out
And I like to flip out
  • Bumblebee (Flip & Change, 2014)
Part of the second wave of Flip & Change assortment, this roughly Voyager-sized Bumblebee toy is a simplified version of his 2014 Camaro body that can auto-transform from vehicle to robot by pulling out the arms first and then flip the figure over itself. He features articulation on his arms, and features 5mm compatible hands.
Bumblebee shares a transformation scheme with his fellow Flip & Changers, Lockdown and Drift.


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Hey im right over u do u see me? Im the bee flapping my wings here!
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  • Bumblebee (One-Step Changers, 2014)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: LA03
The One-Step Bumblebee features a 2014 Camaro Concept alternate mode and a more unique and complex transformation compared to the other One-Steps. Also unlike other One-Step Changers, his transformation has three steps; you are required to flip out his fists and rotate his forearms after changing to robot mode.
The Japanese release of Bumblebee features some slight deco changes such as a painted grill and bumper.


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  • Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection (One-Step Changer six-pack, 2014)
The "Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection" set includes an unchanged One-Step Changer Bumblebee, packed with an equally unchanged Drift, Lockdown, Grimlock, Slug & the included One-Step Silver Knight Optimus Prime toy.


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  • High Octane Bumblebee (One-Step Changers, 2014)
  • Battle Command Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Strongest Tag Set (10-18-2014)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: LA-14
A new mold of the One-Step Changer Bumblebee, he transforms into a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, and he features a molded right arm cannon and a left arm sword. Bumblebee shares his transformation with Drift, Prowl and Rollbar.
The Japanese release of the toy is completely unchanged, and it was bundled with the re-released Battle Command Optimus Prime, as part of the "Battle Command Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Strongest Tag Team" set.


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  • Mega 1-Step Bumblebee / Mega Flip Bumblebee (2014)
    • Accessories: disc
A large transforming toy of Bumblebee making use of the "Flip & Change" switchblade-like technology (similar to Drift's). The toy features a shuriken-esque disc, which can be fired from his right hand via pressure fire.
Bumblebee has two packaging variants: he is either released in open, bubble-less card in robot mode or boxed packaging in vehicle mode. Whereas the version in English-only packaging (released in the United States and Australia) is named "Mega 1-Step Bumblebee", the European release in multilingual packaging is named "Mega Flip Bumblebee".

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International bot of mystery, known by many names.
A Walmart exclusive version of the Mega 1-Step Bumblebee figure that includes a "bonus value" Legion Class Decepticon Stinger figure. Both figures are unchanged from their original single releases.


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Bumblebee got new workout tips from X-Brawn.
  • Bumblebee (Power Battler, 2014)
Based on his 2014 Camaro body, Power Battlers Bumblebee is a simplified figure around the Deluxe class in size and he features a "Power Punch!" gimmick in robot mode, which is triggered by twisting his torso to the left.


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  • High Octane Bumblebee (Power Battler, 2014)
Power Battler High Octane Bumblebee is based on his appearance in the first half of the film and transforms into a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS. He also includes a "Cannon Blast!" action feature which can be activated in robot mode by squeezing his legs together, swinging around his arm cannon to firing position.
As a tail-ender for the Power Battlers assortment, High Octane Bumblebee eventually fell victim to "tail end of the line" syndrome, and wasn't officially released until much later than initially planned, not helped by a massive slowdown at US West Coast docks caused by union action. Thus far, High Octane Bumblebee has only been available in Hasbro's Asian markets, from online retailers and discount stores like Ross, T.J.Maxx, and Five Below.


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Totally what your kid is begging for.
  • Bumblebee & Strafe (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
Dino Sparkers Bumblebee is a static, non-transforming, non-articulated black-colored minifigure riding a clear version of Strafe that you can pull back and go. This toy features a sparking gimmick.


  • Bumblebee (Titan Heroes, 2014)
Titan Heroes Bumblebee is a massive 12-inch figure of Bumblebee... which is extremely simplified and has a mere five points of articulation. As if all the relatively simplified toys in this section aren't enough.


Generations

Legion Class toys

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Knock Out Stinger would be utterly shocked if Bee shows his entire horsepower just to kill him in close range.
  • Bumblebee vs. Decepticon Stinger with Strafe (Scene Pack, 2014)
    • Accessories: Blaster
Bumblebee is a redeco of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Series 1 Bumblebee, available only in a "Scene Pack" with an unchanged Deluxe Class Strafe and a redeco of Prime Cyberverse Series 2 Knock Out as Stinger. Bumblebee includes the Cyberverse Series 2 weapon based on Prime Bumblebee's wrist blaster in clear red, which he can wield in his left hand.
This three-pack was available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom, at Müller drug stores in Germany, and at Auchan stores in Italy. Along with Stinger, a number of loose Bumblebees (often without his blaster) is later dumped at several Hobby Shops in Asia.


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I changed my vehicle paint job. Buy me again!
  • Bumblebee (Legion, 2014)
Legion Class Bumblebee is a single-carded redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class Bumblebee in his 2014 Camaro detailing, but does not use the Cyberverse Bumblebee/Bolt Bumblebee's retooled hand. He is released as an exclusive at Walmart stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Müller drug stores in Germany.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Who you're calling Cyberbee?
  • Bumblebee & Dinobot Strafe (Two-Pack, 2014)
Another, slightly different, redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class Bumblebee, available only in a two-pack with a redeco of Beast Wars Terrorsaur as Strafe. The only deco differences are the brighter yellow plastic, the extended stripe on the vehicle mode's rear quarter panels, a white face paint, and a black Autobot insignia on his right arm. This two-pack was exclusively available at Walmart stores in the United States and at Asda stores in the United Kingdom.
Considering this is the 19th use of the mold, this has to suffer from mold degradation. It has to.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Deluxe Class toys

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For the first time in history, this color scheme is actually canon. Just wait for the yellow redeco.
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Still waiting for the yellow redeco here, Takara.
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  • High Octane Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2014)
    • TakaraTomy name: Classic Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: AD04
    • Accessories: Missile
High Octane Bumblebee is based on the character's initial black-colored appearance that he sports for the first half of Age of Extinction, being colored similarly to multiple 'Stealth Bumblebee' decoes of past. He transforms into a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, and sports a pressure-fired missile launcher attached to his right arm.
The Japanese release of the toy is called "Classic Bumblebee" and features slightly different paint applications.


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I'm gold and I know it
  • Kinmekki Bumblebee (2014)
    • Accessories: Missile
A gold-plated (金メッキ, kin mekki) redeco of the High Octane Bumblebee figure, this toy was a prize for a winner in Japan's "Real Robot Battle" event.


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Bitchin' Vintage Crap.
  • Chrome Bumblebee (2014)
    • Accessories: Missile
A vacuum metalized redeco of the High Octane Bumblebee figure, featuring silver chrome on both of his paintable and unpaintable plastics unlike the Kinmekki Bumblebee figure above. this toy was a prize for the highest spenders at the AoE toyline launch celebrations in Asia.


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Admit it, you bought this for the other Bee.
  • Bumblebee (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
    • 22 OF 30
    • TakaraTomy release date: 8-3, 2014
    • Accessories: 2 throwing stars
Available only at Toys"R"Us stores in the US, Canada, the UK and Germany, this two-pack contains a Deluxe Class Bumblebee based on the new form he acquires part way through the Age of Extinction film, transforming into a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro concept. He includes two 'fake kibble' hubcaps, which can be screen-accurately mounted on his back, removed and held as throwing star weapons, or store underneath his vehicle mode. Additionally, his right forearm features a flip-out cannon, and his head sports a flip down battle mask (which is inaccurate to the actual battle mask in the film). The car windows on his forearms can be flipped down to represent the missile launchers he uses in the movie. Bumblebee cannot transform into vehicle mode with his Shurikens pegged on his back.
The two-pack also includes a 'Classic' Bumblebee redecoed from the Generations Legends Class Bumblebee, cast in a slightly lighter yellow with blue headlights and taillights and armed with a black and yellow redeco of Dark of the Moon Deluxe Jolt's MechTech weapon. In most regions, this pack was released ahead of the Age of Extinction Deluxe figure's single-carded release.
The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes to the figures themselves. The box features Japanese translated versions of the English text on the front and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. Take note that this was also the first Japanese release of the 2014 Camaro Bumblebee mold, 7 days before its Movie Advanced Series release (seen below).


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Stinger's yellow knockoff.
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You bought the Evolution 2-pack already? Oh well. Time to buy me again.
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  • Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2014)
    • TakaraTomy name: New Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: AD27
    • Accessories: 2 throwing stars
This individual release of the Bumblebee is an unchanged version of the figure from the Evolution two-pack. He still includes the two throwing stars and the flip out cannon and flip down battle mask. Some variants are more of a yellow color than the original orange-ish yellow color. The Japanese release of the toy, released as part of Movie Advanced Series lineup (7 days after the original Hasbro Bumblebee mold from the Evolution 2-pack Bumblebee released in Japan), features paint operations on his robot mode's arms, thighs, & his eyes...although this neuters the light-piping gimmick.
Most promotional images featuring this figure (like the one above), except the ones from Takara, have Bumblebee mistransformed, with his shoulders not folded down correctly and his front bumper/grille not folded down into his chest.
The mold was later redecoed as Movie Advanced Series Stinger.


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Like the Takara release, but even better in every way.
  • Autobots United 5 Pack (Platinum Edition, 2014)
    • Accessories: 2 throwing stars
Platinum Edition Bumblebee is an extensively redecoed version of the second Deluxe Bumblebee figure. While the figure shares very similar paint operations from the Movie Advanced Series release of the figure, Bumblebee features extra paint apps on the wheel rims, toes, spoilers, some chest details, and other vehicle mode detailing, while the light-piping gimmick on the eyes is retained instead of painted over. Some other altered decos from the Movie Advanced Series includes replacing the black toes into gunmetal.
Bumblebee was released as a BBTS shared exclusive "Autobots United" set along with screen-accurate redecos of Optimus Prime, Crosshairs, Drift and Hound.


Voyager Class toys

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What do you mean I'm a Voyager now?
  • Battle Blade Bumblebee (Deluxe Voyager, 2014)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: AD08
A toy exclusive to Takara's 'Movie Advanced' line, this Bumblebee is a redeco of Transformers (2010) Battle Blade Bumblebee. This toy combines with some unpainted yellow robot parts and has metallic yellow paint on most of his car shells/body parts...resulting in weird, two-tone yellow colors in robot mode. Other than this, the paint masks are completely identical to the original mold, with an exception of the flip-out cannon & his blade, which is chromed. Because of the gradual downsizing of deluxe figures after 2011, this Bumblebee was released as a Voyager Class figure despite its original release being a Deluxe Class figure.


Leader Class toys

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To save some money, Bumblebee decides to change his paint job on his previous body.
  • Bumblebee (Leader Class, 2014)
Leader Class Bumblebee is a redeco of the Dark of the Moon Leader Class Mechtech Bumblebee figure, omitting the MechTech backpack for cost reasons, and features a deco pattern similar to his appearance in Age of Extinction. And of course, as a redeco of the Leader Class toy, Bumblebee can attach to said backpack. He shipped in solid cases, not part of the regular Age of Extinction Leader assortment. The stock photo on his packaging is a color-swapped version of the original prototype photo, lacking the backpack.
While Bumblebee was available at general retail in some countries like Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, he was a store exclusive in other markets such as the United States (at Costco), the United Kingdom (at Smyths), Canada (shared exclusive between Costco and Canadian Tire stores) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

Construct-Bots

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  • Dinobot Riders Bumblebee (Age of Extinction, 2014)
    • Pieces: 18
Part of the first wave of Dinobot Riders toys, Bumblebee turns into a little car-thing. He includes a gun based on his on-screen counterpart.
His nominal Dinobot steed is Strafe. Like most Construct Bots figures, Bumblebee's rubber ball joints can harden over time, which prevents smooth posing.


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Back from summer.
  • Dinobot Warriors Bumblebee & Nosedive Dino (Age of Extinction, 2014)
    • Pieces: 61
Dinobot Warriors Bumblebee is another new version, also based in Age of Extinction Bumblebee. He, of course, turns into a car and comes with a gun with detachable blade as well as Nosedive, a Pteranodon robot. Nosedive that can turn into an armor for Bumblebee.


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Has the spiky insignia before Quillfire is a thing.
  • Bumblebee vs. Decepticon Stinger with Strafe (Walmart exclusive, 2014)
    • Pieces: 44
This Walmart exclusive Bumblebee is a redeco of the Dinobot Riders one, with a more movie-accurate color scheme in robot mode and battle damage in vehicle mode. He comes with Stinger and a redeco of Strafe.

Q-Transformers

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  • Bumblebee (2014)
    • ID number: QT-02E
Q-Transformers Bumblebee transforms from a super deformed 2014 Camaro Concept to a cute little robot. This version was sold as an exclusive at Transformers Expo months before the proper release of the toyline.
This mold would have been retooled to make Grimlock, but that release was cancelled.


  • Bumblebee (12-26-2014)
    • ID number: QT-02
The mass retail release of Q-Transformers Bumblebee is cast in a more orange shade of yellow than the Transformers Expo exclusive version.


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  • Clear Bumblebee (12-26-2014)
    • ID number: QT-02E
This clear plastic redeco of Bumblebee was given away to customers who bought 5 or more Q-Transformers toys through Toys"R"Us Japan. It was limited to 3000 pieces.


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Anybody else getting Rung vibes?
  • Bumblebee (Shirei, sasugassu!) (7-25-2015, 1-30-2016)
    • ID numbers: QT-24, QTF-02
This Bumblebee is a new mold that matches the character's more cartoony and simplified appearance in the Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns cartoon. The added "Shirei, sasugassu!" on his name means "As expected of the commander!" (司令、さすがっす!) said in a flippant kinda way. This line was given as one of Bumblebee's catchphrases in his profile for the Q-Transformers cartoon.
This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second Q-Transformers series.


  • Q-Transformers Protagonists 3-Figure Set (1-30-2016)
    • ID number: QTFS-01
The second Bumblebee toy was also sold in a three-pack with fellow cartoon main characters Optimus Prime and Lockdown. They come with a cardboard backdrop to be displayed on that depicts a typical service area of a Japanese expressway, much like the real locations the characters stand around in in the cartoon.
Although usually sold in Japanese markets, some department stores in Asia had sold the set as well.

Movie The Best

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This version of the mold was released as part of the 10th anniversary series with a gatling gun, but no premium paint operations? You have failed us yet again, Takara!
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2-4, 2017)
    • ID number: MB-02
    • Accessories: Gatling Cannon
Released as part of TakaraTomy's Transformers Movie The Best toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the live-action film series, this Bumblebee is a redeco of his Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class toy, with a Gatling Cannon accessory that originally came with Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Leadfoot. While the entire deco is basically an orange-yellow plastic version of the Neo-Scanning Bumblebee toy, this figure also features a small new paint operation consists of adding some gold paint on the knee details.


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  • Dino Ride Strafe & Bumblebee (Deluxe, 3-25-2017)
    • ID number: MB-09
This reissue of Generations Age of Extinction Strafe comes with a new poseable-but-not-transformable Bumblebee mini figure, standing a wee bit taller than a Titans Return Titan Master.


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Yup. I traded extra paint apps for a hammer.
  • War Hammer Bumblebee (3-24-2018)
    • ID number: MB-18
    • Accessories: Removable Stinger Blaster, Hammer
This Bumblebee is a slight redeco of the second The Last Knight Premier Edition Deluxe Class figure, with darker yellow plastic and paint seen in the first Movie The Best figure above. He also sports some tooling changes: Notably, the arm cannon is a different tooling that is the mirror opposite of the version available with the original release, and thus it is designed to attach to the right arm instead of the left one. Less notable is the addition of a 3mm peg to the right forearm to make it a mirror opposite of its left counterpart, allowing it to be attached to the back while the cannon is attached to the arm. Additionally, he comes with a new hammer accessory (hence the name) based on the hammer Bee used during his fight with Nemesis Prime in The Last Knight. The Hammer can also be stored onto the rear hip, or onto Bumblebee's vehicle spoiler, mounted along with the Stinger Blaster. All the new pieces are made from the same tooling, resulting in slightly mismatched forearms, with the new right one made of gray plastic painted orange and silver while the left one is made of orange plastic with silver paint.


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  • Arm Gun Bumblebee (03-23-2019)
    • ID number: MB-EX
    • Accessories: Clawed Plasma cannon
Arm Gun Bumblebee is a redeco/slight retool of the Age of Extinction Bumblebee figure, featuring a new flip-out right hand which also doubles as a 5mm port and a flip-out cannon, and he comes with a new Clawed Plasma Cannon which can be wielded by his right hand, or mount onto his vehicle mode. While the paint applications are identical to the (second) Takara release of the figure, Bumblebee also features a brighter yellow paint & plastic previously used for his The Last Knight toys, features additional paint operations on the rocker panels, the headlights are now brighter blue, and the windows are now smoke gray. Stock photos for his robot mode are mistransformed: his shoulder armors are not folded down.
This toy is released as an exclusive for Toys"R"Us Japan.

The Last Knight

Turbo Changers

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It's the Opposite Day for Hasbro & Takara! (No, seriously. This is the TakaraTomy stock photo.)
  • Bumblebee (1-Step Turbo Changer, 2017)
    • TakaraTomy name: Speed Change Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TLK-06
    • TakaraTomy release date: 04-29, 2017
1-Step Turbo Changer Bumblebee is a redeco of the Age of Extinction One-Step Changer sculpt, transforming from a 2017 2014 Concept Camaro with 2017 Camaro detailing. Like his wavemate Optimus Prime, he features minimal paint operations. As with all of the Turbo Changers, Bumblebee features a nearly invisible tampograph on his vehicle front, which can be revealed with Mega Turbo Changer Dragonstorm's UV-powered Cyberfire gimmick.


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  • Bumblebee & Autobot Hot Rod (1-Step Turbo Changer 2-pack, 2017)
This Bumblebee is another redeco of the Age of Extinction One-Step Changer sculpt with a large yellow Autobot insiginia on his black hood, and a "personal" insignia on both doors that's literally a Bee. Unlike the general retail 1-Step Turbo Changer, he doesn't have a hidden symbol that can be revealed via UV light.
This 1-Step Bumblebee was part of the exclusive Autobots Unite subline imprint, available only in a 2-pack with a redeco of 1-Step Turbo Changer Autobot Hot Rod. For the United States, the 2-pack was announced to be excusive to Walmart, but was ultimately only available via Walmart's online store, and was found at discounter Ross around the same time. Internationally, the 2-pack was also available via other exclusive venues, namely Asda in the United Kingdom; Prisma in Finland; Walmart in Mexico; Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company) in the Netherlands; Intertoys in Germany; and ICA Hemma in Sweden.


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  • 1-Step Turbo Changer "Reveal the Shield" 6 Pack (2017)
    • Accessories: Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield
This Bumblebee is yet another redeco of the figure above, featuring red wheels and a Tech Spec-sque pattern on his chest/front vehicle hood which can be decoded with his transparent red weapons, which are molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & Robots in Disguise (2015) Mini-Con figures. He can use any weapons included in this set, although his primary weapon is a club.


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  • Bumblebee (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
    • TakaraTomy name: Big Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TC-02
    • TakaraTomy release date: 02-03, 2018
Part of the first wave of Transformers: The Last Knight Knight Armor Turbo changers, Knight Armor Bumblebee transforms into a modified yellow and black Chevrolet Camaro, by pulling his front vehicle/shoulder parts, although you have to convert him back to a vehicle manually. Bumblebee also features a "Knight Armor" gimmick, which involves pressing the button on his upper chest to activate his spring-loaded battle mask. He's also one of the first few toys released that feature Bumblebee's featured alt mode from the movie.
The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resemble his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized gold with some flat black details.


Flip N' Change

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  • Bumblebee (Flip N' Change, 2017)
This Bumblebee is a Walmart-exclusive redeco of the first Flip N' Change figure, featuring new vehicle mode details based on the 2017 Concept Camaro.


Tiny Turbo Changers

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  • Bumblebee (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
    • Series: 1 & 2
    • Bag Code: E
Tiny Turbo Changers Bumblebee is a small, stumpy, soft-plastic blind-bagged mini-figure that changes from robot to a Concept Camaro 2016 with just a few simple steps. He features hands that are compatible with Cyberverse weapons and other 3mm post accessories. Like all Tiny Turbo Changers, his vehicle-mode tires do not spin, sorry. His legs are attached backwards in package. However, his legs can be easily dismantled from the hood/feet & the waist, flipping the legs backwards, and reassembled.
Despite bearing the Concept Camaro 2016-ish vehicle mode, his robot mode sculpt and paint applications resemble his appearance in Age of Extinction.
He and the Optimus Prime were available in the first two Series of the line, with no noteworthy changes between releases – even Bumblebee's misassembled legs and their bag codes remain unchanged. Their instruction books were, however, updated to say "Series 2". This Bumblebee was released with minor deco changes in Series 3 (see the Movie Edition entry below).


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Rejected prototype for Transformers: Crossovers Punisher.
  • Knight Strike Bumblebee (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
    • Series: 1
    • Bag Code: L
Released in wave 1 alongside the normal-colored version, this version of Tiny Turbo Changer Bumblebee is a stealth-themed redeco of the figure above. His legs are on the right way around!


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Blooderbee
  • Optimus Prime / Steelbane / Bumblebee (3-pack, 2017)
    • Accessories: "Autobot" weapons sprue (2 swords, flail-axe, left shield-half), "Decepticon" weapons sprue (2 cutlasses, knife, right shield-half)
Released as part of the Target-exclusive Reveal The Shield subline, this Tiny Turbo Changer 3-pack contains a redecoed Optimus Prime and Bumblebee (in their first non-blindpacked release) and a new Steelbane figure. This version of Bumblebee features red wheels & Tech Spec-esque patterns on his forehead and robot mode chest, though the real decoding is on his vehicle mode hood, which when seen through the attached clear-red weapons (or similar plastic device) reveals... an Autobot symbol. Woo.
His legs are backwards again.
Despite being a store-exclusive, the 3-pack containing this figure absolutely choked Target store shelves thanks to their inability to sell, and were still available in plentiful numbers two years after the film's release.


Titan Changers

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His chest is Doctor Pac Man's face. Unsee that.
  • Bumblebee (Titan Changers, 2017)
Titan Changer Bumblebee is an all-new mold, and the first Movie Bumblebee toy to receive a Titan Changer treatment along with Optimus Prime. Compared to most Titan Changers, Bumblebee's transformation scheme is very simplistic, with his entire robot mode hidden underneath the vehicle mode.


Allspark Tech

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Rescue Bots: A Michael Bay film.
  • Bumblebee (Allspark Tech, 2017)
Allspark Tech Bumblebee transforms from a Rescue Bots-styled robot into a deformed Concept Camaro and back. His chest also features a cavity for the electronic Allspark Cube, which gives him different sound effects for his robot & vehicle modes.


Legion Class toys

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As bees die off in the real world, these Bees are doing just fine!
  • Bumblebee (Legion Class, 2017)
The Last Knight Legion Class Bumblebee is a redeco of the Cyberverse Bumblebee figure, featuring vehicle detailing based on the 2017 Concept Camaro. For some reason, the rest of his window paint apps are omitted.
The figure's instruction sheet erroneously shows the images and the manual of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class toy.
In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of The Last Knight Legion Class figures that massively shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased The Last Knight toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Bumblebee is one of the four.


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  • Autobot Hot Rod & Bumblebee (Legion Class 2-pack, 2017)
This Bumblebee is a slight redeco of the toy above. While the paint mask is identical to the toy above, The other deco changes are the front window, which was replaced with light blue, and the black paint on the hip section is removed.
This figure was only available in a two-pack with Hot Rod, under the Autobots Unite subline imprint. This set was intended to be exclusive to Walmart stores in the United States, but although it was stocked by the Walmart US online store, it supposedly never actually made it to brick and mortar Walmart stores, instead ending up at US discount retailers, primarily Ross stores. Internationally, it was available in Hong Kong (possibly as a non-exclusive general retail release), at Walmart's subsidiary Asda in the United Kingdom, as a Prisma exclusive in Finland, and as a Walmart exclusive in Mexico. It was also listed at the websites of Dutch retailers Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company), but again, it's unsure if it was ever actually released in the Netherlands.


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  • Bumblebee & Megatron (Legion Class 2-pack, 2017)
Available with Megatron, Bumblebee is yet another redeco of the Cyberverse Legion Class figure, now sporting different paint apps. He also features several Cyberglyphics on his black stripes. Unlike the two Legion Class figures above, he finally sports paint applications on all of the windows. His cyberglyphs on his arms & both sides of his hood spell "BEE". Like most of the Mission to Cybertron figures, he and Megatron come with a collector card with cyberglyphs on one side with the reverse featuring a piece for the 6-part poster.
His robot mode prototype photo is flipped, including the one shown in the packaging.


Premier Edition

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You probably thought that I would appear like this in the beginning just like the previous flick.
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2017)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TLK-01
    • TakaraTomy release date: 04-29, 2017
    • Accessories: Two throwing stars
Released as part of the Premier Edition subline, this Bumblebee is a redeco of the Generations Age of Extinction Bumblebee figure, transforming into a 2017 2014 Chevrolet Camaro concept with the deco of the 2017 Camaro, while the robot mode's deco vaguely evokes his current appearance.
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"I'll change my paint job so I can fool everyone that I changed into a new car!"
Bumblebee was re-released in the second wave of the Premier Edition Deluxe line, and now features a black section on the car roof & the rear section of the vehicle shell. The easiest way to identify the variant is by looking at the bottom rear piece while the figure is in-package, as the black paint can be seen through the clear plastic. This variant also applies to the TakaraTomy release of the figure. Due to this, the initial variant became less common.
TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's Burning Megatron.


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  • Bumblebee (Toys R'Us "Midnight Madness" exclusive, Deluxe Class, 2017)
    • Accessories: Two throwing stars
Released as one of the prizes from the "Midnight Madness" event in an Toys R'Us in Singapore, this Bumblebee, released under the Premier Edition subline, is the deluxe figure above, which is a redeco of Age of Extinction Generations Bumblebee, but with battle damage paint all over it. In some countries like Malaysia, Bumblebee can be obtained by buying some The Last Knight and any other Transformers-related items in a fairly expensive price (RM350), and he will be given away individually, or along with Prime if you buy products equal to a more expensive price (RM700). This giveaway event was available from 12 May till 11 June 2017 and was available again on 30th June till 30th July.
Apart from the weathering, this Bumblebee uses the painted rear vehicle shell variant.


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"You already bought the repaint? Too bad, because you have to buy me again!"
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2017)
    • TakaraTomy name: New Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TLK-22
    • TakaraTomy release date: 09-16, 2017
    • Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster
This Deluxe Class Bumblebee transforms from a robot based on his appearance in The Last Knight into a 2017 Concept Camaro. He also comes with a "Stinger Blaster" arm cannon, which replaces his left arm, or stores underneath his robot mode back. The arm can also be wielded as a handgun via its 5 mm post.
On many copies of this toy, the pegs securing the feet come undone easily, making the feet really floppy, while some parts like the "wings" are prone to becoming detached. Despite what the instructions say, the left arm should be pulled sideways out of the joint instead of down to prevent breakage of the connection. In several occasions, the only way to secure the feet's pegs is by pressing the pieces together firmly. (Make sure the pieces are properly adjusted.)
The TakaraTomy stock photo of the robot mode has the waist kibble slightly mistransformed.
This mold was also slightly retooled (changing the replacable gun arm from the left to the right arm) into Movie The Best War Hammer Bumblebee and was used to make Studio Series Bumblebee.


Turbo Change Series

  • Bumblebee (April 21, 2018)
    • ID number: TC-05
Turbo Change Series Bumblebee is essentially a re-release of the Turbo Changer figure with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Bumblebee's pin on the leg is most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's gimmicks.
In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.


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Yup, called it.
  • Battle Command Optimus Prime - Strongest Commander Set (2018)
    • TakaraTomy ID Number: TC-09
    • TakaraTomy release date: October 27, 2018
Released as part of the re-issued Optimus Prime set, this Turbo Change Series Bumblebee is a redeco of the One-Step Changer High Octane figure in his usual yellow livery, and ironically; the first ever yellow repaint of the black vehicle.


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Hope my Generation 1-ish body can convince them to buy One-steppers again!
  • Bumblebee (Turbo Changer, 2018)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TC-16
    • TakaraTomy release date: December 27, 2018
This Turbo Change Series Bumblebee is an all-new mold based off his appearance in Bumblebee, sharing the same transformation scheme with the first Robots in Disguise One-Step Changer Bumblebee toy.


  • Bumblebee (Turbo Changer, 2020)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TCM-01
    • TakaraTomy release date: July 30, 2020
The Turbo Change Bumblebee included in the Battle Command Optimus Prime Strongest Commander Set is re-released individually as part of the "Turbo Change Movie" lineup.


Tribute

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  • Bumblebee Evolution 3-pack (Deluxe Class multi pack, 2017)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TLK-EX
    • TakaraTomy release date: 09-30, 2017
    • Accessories: 2 projectiles (1977 Camaro Bumblebee), Missile (1967 Camaro Bumblebee), Detachable Arm Cannon (2016 Camaro Bumblebee)
Transformers Tribute Bumblebee Evolution 3-pack consists of redecos of the first Deluxe Class Bumblebee figure from the 2007 Movie, High Octane Bumblebee from Age of Extinction, and the most recent, second Premier Edition Bumblebee figure. The 3-pack features particularly unique packaging, modeled after a garage, complete with graffiti.
For the 1977 Camaro Bumblebee figure, he uses the opaque windows from the Hasbro release and the fixed Automorph gimmick from the Towed to Safety and the Evolution of a Hero 2-packs. Paint operations on this Bumblebee are minimized compared to his original release, omitting the battle damage on the vehicle mode and some smaller details of his robot mode such as the blue stripes on his thighs and parts of his face. The Automorph button does not use the painted stripes from the Evolution of a Hero 2-pack.
The 1967 Camaro Bumblebee figure keeps the paint layout of its original "High Octane" release, but features several plastic color differences: The yellow parts are changed from a darker, more orange-y tone to the same lighter shade of yellow plastic shared among all the figures in this set, with the yellow paint operations and tampographs in vehicle mode changed accordingly, all the charcoal-colored parts are replaced by black plastic, the missile (and all of the unpaintable plastic joints) is changed from black to yellow, the baby blue paint operations for the eyes are changed to a darker tone, and the fully transparent windows are now a slightly tinted translucent plastic.
The 2017 Camaro Bumblebee figure also features smoky translucent plastic in his windows as opposed to the original's entirely transparent ones. The Hasbro stock photo for his robot mode still depicts him holding his arm cannon as a gun. This also applies to Takara's secondary stock photos. Speaking of Takara, his vehicle mode roof is also slightly mistransformed.
The set also saw release as an Amazon Japan exclusive.
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"I might have been cleaning myself a bit too much on the face."
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No yellow redeco? You failed us again, HasTak!
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I have slightly smoked windows. Buy me again!


Studio Series

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You bought the Tribute set already? Too bad.
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2018)
    • Movie: Transformers
    • Hasbro ID number: 01
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-01
    • TakaraTomy release date: April 28, 2018
    • Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, "Police Chase" backdrop
Part of the first wave of Studio Series Deluxe Class toys, Bumblebee transforms into a yellow 1977 Chevrolet Camaro based on his appearance in the first live-action Transformers movie in 22 steps. He recycles the engineering of The Last Knight Premier Edition Bumblebee with all new parts, and is slightly smaller than said mold to fit in the new Studio Series scale. As a consequence of borrowing sculpting from the Premier Edition figure, this version of Bumblebee has some inaccuracies, including the arrows on top of his head, the panels on top of his shoulders, and the design of his forearms and thighs. Bumblebee uses a fake front grill on his robot mode chest, which the real grill slides over in vehicle mode. He also features rectangular holes on his lower front bumper, the rocker panels, the rear end of the front hood, and the lower valance, all meant for a later release.
Bumblebee includes a cardboard backdrop display depicting his encounter with Barricade and a Stinger Blaster based on the one from the Premier Edition figure, though mirrored to accurately attach to the right arm like the Movie The Best War Hammer Bumblebee toy. This version replaces the forearm using a hex peg instead of swapping at the bicep joint. The blaster/forearm stores behind the waist when not in use. The blaster can be mounted onto the rear bumper in vehicle mode.
Depending on the individual sample's quality control, Bumblebee has some problems with parts (notably the rear section of the vehicle) refusing to lock together and continually detaching from their proper position thanks to some tolerance issues. His lack of pins on the car roof, combined with said quality control issues, make the transformation absolute hell if followed by the instructions. Thankfully, ways have been found to transform him to help remedy this problem. Also, be careful with the shin pieces as they can collide during transformation, scraping off the yellow paint.
Bumblebee, along with the rest of Wave 1 Deluxes, was made available at Hasbro Toy Shop following New York Toy Fair 2018, two months ahead of the scheduled brick and mortar release. The second run of the toy features a running change that eventually amends the quality control issues that plagued the first run. The fixed version's date code is written as "80201". Sadly some copies carrying this code still have the QC issues from the original figure.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (1977 Camaro)
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Falls to pieces, just like the real Bumblebee!
  • Bumblebee (Giveaway figure, 2018)
    • Movie: Transformers
    • ID number: 01
    • Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, "Police Chase" backdrop
This Studio Series Bumblebee is a redeco of the above figure, featuring mostly screen-accurate weathering on the vehicle shells; the back of the roof is missing a large rust spot and there is extra rust on the doors and back. He was an exclusive Lucky Draw prize in a contest only accessible to people who bought Studio Series figures on May 15th from Hasbro China's official TaoBao online shop. There were only 300 Bumblebees made, and he was packaged in vehicle mode. This release uses the second run of the toy.
His official stock photos are mirrored, resulting in the blaster arm being on his left side.


  • Bumblebee (Giveaway figure, 2018)
    • Movie: Transformers
    • ID number: 01
    • Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, "Police Chase" backdrop
Released as a giveaway for Toys"R"Us Singapore, this Studio Series Bumblebee also features hand-painted weathering, though not screen accurate like TaoBao's or the later Clunker Bumblebee toy, but instead opting for the usual paint wash as with previous giveaway figures. He could be obtained by purchasing 100 SGD (~US$73) of Power of the Primes and Studio Series products.


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Uh oh, spoiler alert!
  • Bumblebee (Multi-pack, 2018)
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • ID number: 15
    • Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, bumper, 2 rocker panels, 2 spoilers, 2 hoods, Charlie Watson figurine, "Highway Freedom" backdrop
This Studio Series Bumblebee is a redeco of the above Studio Series 01 toy, featuring new customizable parts (front bumper, rocker panels, two spoiler options, and two hood options) for his vehicle mode to evoke the look of a muscle car (while making use of the rectangular holes from the original toy), though they prevent him from fully transforming into robot mode while attached (with the exception of the car hoods). The set includes a Charlie Watson figurine wearing a shirt with the Bumblebee logo. Compared to the first Studio Series Bumblebee toy, he has a black front grill with extra yellow paint on his hands and shoulders, but loses the striping on the vehicle shells and chest, the silver on the feet and on the blaster's arm guard, and the paint on his torso flap. Instead, a vast sticker sheet is included with multiple different decals to customize the figure.
This set was originally intended as a Toys"R"Us exclusive and had the working name "Rebekah's Garage" (presumably the name of the originally intended backdrop scene; the general retail wave 3 figure listed below has a "Charlie's Garage" backdrop), but because of Toys"R"Us's bankruptcy, those plans were changed. After having been found at a single Target store in the United States before it was even officially announced, it was revealed as an alleged Entertainment Earth "exclusive", but was simultaneously also listed by competing online retailers such as BigBadToyStore and ToyWiz, in many instances still under the old working name. It was released as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Canada, with store price tags featuring yet another working name, "Street Racer Set". Neither name can be found on the packaging, which simply calls the figure "Bumblebee" with no additional prefix or suffix, and the included backdrop is "Highway Freedom", depicting a scenic coastal drive.
All stock photos of the toy's robot mode are mistransformed: his back kibble/car roof is not folded into his back. They also have his blaster jammed over his right hand instead of swapping out the arm. Best not to replicate this as it may damage the parts.


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Bee's attempted G1 cosplay.
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2018)
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • Hasbro ID number: 18
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-16
    • TakaraTomy release date: October 27, 2018
    • Accessories: Detachable Gatling Gun, arm blade, battle-mask face, "Charlie's Garage" backdrop
Part of the third wave of Studio Series Deluxe Class toys, Bumblebee transforms from a robot based on the Bumblebee film into a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle and back! He is based on concept art for the film, and thus has numerous inaccurate details, most notably the large door wings that weren't present on the final design. At the time, he was one of the smallest Deluxes in Studio Series, standing at the same height as Jazz, due to his small stature in the Bumblebee film itself.
He comes with a detachable right Gatling Gun arm, an arm blade that can be attached to either forearm, and a battle mask that can be switched out with his removable face. All his accessories can be attached to the underside of his car or to his back in robot mode, with the unused face hanging off one of his smaller door wings. Bumblebee cannot be transformed with his Gatling gun arm on. Also included is a backdrop showing Charlie’s garage.
Like the first Studio Series Bumblebee, this figure also suffers from several design flaws exacerbated by potential quality control issues. Due to the tolerance-altering layers of paint involved, the connection between the face pieces and the back of the head can either be too tight or pop off easily, potentially causing paint chipping. Meanwhile, his vehicle mode's kibble has some minor tabbing issues, notably on the waist piece. His 5mm-compatible hands are prone to popping out if rotated back too far, and his door wings in robot mode have a tendency to flop over time. However, a gradual running change seems to have fixed these errors almost entirely.
The vehicle hood and roof that forms his backpack is meant to lock securely into a groove on his upper back in robot mode, but there are two tabs along his back that make this process very difficult and pose the risk of breaking the translucent plastic hinge that has to be forced over them during transformation. While the first tab, located on his waist, is required to store his gun arm, the second tab just below the groove can be sanded down to ease transformation.
TakaraTomy stock photos of the figure are actually those of their rusty redeco of the figure, as evidenced by the missing silver paint on his feet and remnants of the added rust deco that were not completely edited out. This also makes the photos an unintentional reveal of the Then & Now Bumblebee figure. One of the robot mode stock photos is also slightly mistransformed: his chest pieces are not locked correctly.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (VW Beetle)
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Feelin' like a Goldbug in the 80's.
  • Bumblebee Vol. 1 Retro Rock Garage (Multi-pack, July 19, 2018)
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • Hasbro ID number: 19
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-EX
    • TakaraTomy release date: November 29, 2018
    • Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, Dairu Mini-Cassette, Uruaz Mini-Cassette, Dairu's left and right "Wave Blasters", Uruaz's left and right "Cannon Guns"
To commemorate the Bumblebee movie, this Studio Series Bumblebee is a redeco of the 1977 Camaro mold based on the 1978-81 Camaro Z28, featuring smokier windows, dark gold plastic, and gold painted vehicle parts. He also features a different vehicle striping with miniature Bumblebee logos and a "Z28" label. In addition, the set uses a lineup number of 19, the second Hasbro exclusive in Studio Series to possess a number after Thundercracker. This Bumblebee uses the second run of the mold, which appears to be much more stable than the initial retail release.
The real selling point of this set is the addition of two Japanese-original Mini-Cassettes: Dairu and Uruaz, the first ever Hasbro releases of the molds.
This set also bucks the typical Studio Series packaging design, having a special cassette-styled box inside of a decorated sleeve and omitting the line’s signature backdrop displays. The back of the sleeve lists Transformers-themed parodies of real song titles and amusingly includes a disclaimer saying “Product does not contain music”.
This set debuted at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 and was later made available via Hasbro Toy Shop. It also saw later release at Paris Comic-Con 2018 and in Japan as Tokyo Comic Con 2018 and TakaraTomy Mall exclusives. In Taiwan, this set was available at general retail.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (1977 Camaro)
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Actually a gold Bug in the 80's.
  • Bumblebee Vol. 2 Retro Pop Highway (Multi-pack, 2018)
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • ID number: 20
    • Accessories: Detachable Gatling Gun, arm blade, battle-mask face, Uriad Mini-Cassette, Zauru Mini-Cassette, Uriad's left and right blasters, Zauru's left and right blasters
To commemorate the Bumblebee movie, this Studio Series Bumblebee is a redeco of the above Volkswagen Beetle mold, featuring molded dark gold plastic and gold painted vehicle parts like the Retro Rock set. The sides of the car have black stripes that include the Bumblebee logo. There is also a silver stripe down his hood and a larger Autobot symbol on his head.
This set also has the addition of two Japanese-original Mini-Cassettes: Uriad, a color-swapped transparent redeco of Dairu, and Zauru, a predeco of Uruaz in the original Zaur colors, requiring collectors who wanted the combined Legout in G1 colors to get both Retro Rock and Retro Pop sets.
This set uses the same packaging style as the Retro Rock set instead of the typical Studio Series packaging. The back of the sleeve lists even more parody song titles and once again reminds you, “Product does not contain music”.
This set was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 as an Entertainment Earth exclusive, though it was also available through other online retailers like BigBadToyStore and ToyWiz and even showed up at GameStop stores in the United States.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (VW Beetle)
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I got rust in my car shells. Buy me again with my 2016 counterpart!
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I got less paint on my arms and legs. Buy me again with my 1967 counterpart!
  • Bumblebee Then & Now Two-Pack (Deluxe Class 2-pack, 2018/2021)
    • Alternate name: Bumblebee 1967 Volkswagen Beetle / Bumblebee 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
    • Movie: Bumblebee / The Last Knight
    • ID numbers: 24 / 25
    • Accessories: Detachable Gatling Gun, arm blade, battle-mask face, "California Hideout" backdrop / detachable Stinger Blaster, "London Escape" backdrop
This Studio Series two-pack consists of 24 "Bumblebee 1967 Volkswagen Beetle", a redeco of the Beetle mold, and 25 "Bumblebee 2016 Chevrolet Camaro", a redeco of the second Premier Edition mold. This Beetle Bumblebee features a number of rusty paint applications along the sides and front of the car and the silver paint operations are removed from his feet, which was previously seen in the TakaraTomy stock photo of the individual release. Additionally, the Autobot symbol on his non-battle mask face is larger. Deco omissions on the Camaro Bumblebee include the silver on the shins and shoulders. There is more black paint on the rocker panels and the front bumper.
Both figures come with individual deluxe-sized backdrops, though they share one instruction sheet. The "California Hideout" backdrop is identical to the "Charlie's Garage" backdrop included with the first Beetle release. The Camaro Bumblebee’s backdrop depicts his chase through the streets of London.
The CG renders on the packaging depict the Beetle Bumblebee having silver paint on his feet, while the Camaro Bumblebee has the silver paint on his biceps, shins, and kneecaps.
The name "Bumblebee Then & Now Two-Pack" comes from their BigBadToyStore listing[14] and display names at conventions. The final set only has the names of the individual figures.
The set was initially exclusive to Target in the U.S., and later, BigBadToyStore. The Beetle Bumblebee figure was released as an exclusive for Japan's 7net site (see below). Target reissued the set in 2021.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (VW Beetle)
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B.B. Blazkowicz.
  • WWII Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2019)
    • Movie: The Last Knight
    • Hasbro ID number: 26
    • TakaraTomy name: World War II Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-19
    • TakaraTomy release date: January 26, 2019
    • Accessories: Pistol, hammer, "WWII Flashback" backdrop
Part of the fifth wave of Studio Series Deluxe Class toys, "WWII Bumblebee" is based on his appearance during World War II in The Last Knight. Rather than transforming into the Mercedes-Benz car as seen in the movie, he transforms into an armored car as in Josh Nizzi's concept art for the character — though it's a different armored car, being a Humber Light Reconnaissance Car rather than a Humber Scout Car! The vehicle parts feature a subtle olive paint wash. In a near-unnoticeable detail, the Autobot insignia can barely be seen on his forehead as it blends in too well with the green plastic.
Bumblebee's Warhammer, based on the one used in World War II (and can double as a monotone version of the warhammer used in his fight against Optimus), doubles as a vehicle mode artillery barrel, with his handgun transforming into a top-mounted turret. While the turret base can be rotated, the pistol's handle is loose enough to swivel while mounted on, rendering the feature pointless. The hammer can be mounted on his robot back, and can be rotated to have the handle pointing upwards like in the movie. The gun has no designated storage in robot mode, but the backpack can be transformed into its vehicle mode configuration to store both weapons. The backdrop displays the Allied assault on a Nazi building. Bumblebee only comes with one gun despite wielding two of them in this scene.
WWII Bumblebee also features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick: His front chest panel can be pushed up/down, extending/retracting his head. Due to his transformation scheme, WWII Bumblebee is a shellformer, with the majority of the vehicle shells hanging on his rear. The kibble backpack also blocks the 3mm hole for display stands unless it's slightly lifted up. In a rather baffling design flaw, the holes on the chest panel are seemingly meant to lock with the shoulder joints' tabs, but they are too far apart to be tabbed in. On the bright side, the arms are not easily dislodged further from the central body as the backpack holds the shoulder assembly in place.
This mold was retooled into WWII Hot Rod.


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  • Clunker Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2019)
    • Movie: Transformers
    • Hasbro ID number: 27
    • TakaraTomy name: Rusty Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-23
    • TakaraTomy release date: March 23, 2019
    • Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, "Used Car Shopping" backdrop
Part of the fifth wave of Studio Series Deluxe Class toys, "Clunker Bumblebee" is a redeco of the Studio Series 1977 Camaro Bumblebee, sporting a deco representing the beat-up look he had when first found by Sam, and even comes with a backdrop of Bolivia's Finest Quality Used Cars and Petting Zoo!
The deco seems to be based on the Taobao giveaway figure (or perhaps, using the same slightly inaccurate reference), though not as finely detailed. Consequently, he is missing a large rust spot on the back of the roof and there is extra rust on the doors and back, among other differences. There are also other paint changes on this figure: his chest's stripes and stomach's paint apps are omitted like the Charlie Watson multipack, the rear vehicle stripes are shortened, and the Stinger Blaster is entirely coated in silver (except the pegs). Some yellow paint is omitted from his forearms and the painted pegs on the feet that connect with the thighs in vehicle mode are removed. The Autobot symbol on his forehead is also slightly narrower.
This release of the mold finally adds pins for the car roof's midsection, which prevents it from falling off during transformation.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (1977 Camaro)
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A case of the blues
  • 1967 Rusty Bumblebee (Omni7 exclusive Deluxe Class, March 18, 2019)
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • ID number: SS-EX
    • Accessories: Detachable Gatling Gun, arm blade, battle-mask face, “Charlie’s Garage” backdrop
Studio Series 1967 Rusty Bumblebee is the TakaraTomy release of the Beetle Bumblebee figure from the Bumblebee Then & Now Two-Pack, only as a single release in exclusive blue monochrome packaging, without the The Last Knight Camaro figure. The backdrop has been recolored in grayscale.
Rusty Bumblebee could be bought from the 7net website, either alone or with an advanced movie ticket for the Bumblebee movie. Both options also included a circular acrylic keychain with Bumblebee’s face.[15]
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (VW Beetle)
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"Sorry I'm late, hit a little production traffic."
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2019/2024)
    • Movie: Transformers
    • Hasbro ID number: 49
    • TakaraTomy name: New Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-40
    • TakaraTomy release date: January 25, 2020
    • Accessories: Stinger Blaster, "City Tunnel Switch" backdrop
The fifth general retail Bumblebee figure in the Studio Series lineup, this Bumblebee represents his updated form in the 2007 Transformers movie and transforms in a whopping 39 steps, with some transformation cues taken from his Studio Series 1977 Camaro version and from the Dark of the Moon Nitro Bumblebee mold. Like the Masterpiece Movie figure, this Bumblebee does not actually turn into his screen-accurate 2006 Camaro Concept, but rather a production 2010 Camaro, likely due to licensing. Notable differences are the shaping of the front bumper and the inclusion of an antenna on the roof.
His head comes with a non-removable battle mask, which is on the same size ball joint as the original and Clunker versions of Bumblebee in this line, allowing you to easily swap the heads. Unlike the past Studio Series Camaro Bees, he has a Stinger Blaster that can simply be plugged into his hand, without the need to replace his arm. The blaster can be stored on the back of his robot or car mode. Because of the physical space needed to store the arms in vehicle mode, Bumblebee has a thin waist (with a front stomach panel to compensate) when viewed from the side. Though not depicted at right, his door-wings can be tilted upward to more accurately replicate their orientation in the movie. He comes with a cardboard backdrop display based on the tunnel interior where he scanned his new vehicle mode in Transformers.
Like the rest of the figures in the same wave, Bumblebee first saw release in some Toys"R"Us Shops in Malaysia and independent retailers in Hong Kong. This Bumblebee was reissued through Target in August 2024,[16] with Pulse orders beginning in early September.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (Concept Camaro)

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Hound's little apprentice.
  • Offroad Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2020)
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • Hasbro ID number: 57
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-48
    • TakaraTomy release date: April 25, 2020
    • Accessories: Gatling gun, "Canyon Attack" backdrop
Part of the ninth wave of Studio Series Deluxe Class toys, "Offroad Bumblebee" transforms into a licensed Willys MB Jeep from the opening of Bumblebee. He includes a blaster accessory that can clip over his right arm and onto his backpack for storage, as well as under the jeep mode. An alternate storage method is to fit it into a gap in his back; this way is still secure and avoids chipping the painted jeep hood. The cardboard backdrop display depicts his battle with Blitzwing.
Despite the accuracy of most of the mold, the sculpt of the shoulders and thighs are for some reason based on those of the VW Beetle mold instead of the film's Jeep design.
This Bumblebee is capable of using the blade included with the VW Beetle mold and the more accurately shaped one from the later Rise of the Beasts mold, as they all use the same arm ports.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (Jeep)

Version 1 (Jeep):

Version 2 (Cybertronian car):


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  • B-127 (Deluxe Class, 2021)
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • Hasbro ID number: 70
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-65
    • TakaraTomy release date: June 26, 2021
    • Accessories: Gatling gun, "Cybertron Falls" backdrop (1st version)
As was undeniably inevitable, Studio Series "B-127" is a retool/redeco of Cliffjumper, the mold itself being a retool of the above Offroad Bumblebee mold. This figure is based on Bumblebee's Cybertronian form in the Bumblebee film, transforming into a yellow Cybertronian car. The arms, thighs, and pelvis are inaccurate to this version of the character as they are reused from Offroad Bumblebee, not to mention the lack of yellow paint on the shoulders and thighs. He features a battle mask head that can be swapped with Offroad Bee's unmasked head, though the yellow plastics between the two are slightly different shades.
He comes with a redeco of the Gatling gun accessory with silver and gunmetal paint and a cardboard backdrop display depicting a war-torn Cybertron as it appears in the beginning of the film. The blaster stores under the canopy in alt mode and simply drops into a gap in the robot mode's backpack.
Designer commentary on SS-70 B-127 from Sam Smith on Instagram


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What do you mean you've seen me? I'm brand new!
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2021)
    • Movie: Revenge of the Fallen
    • Hasbro ID number: 74
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-68
    • TakaraTomy release date: August 7, 2021
    • Accessories: Sam Witwicky figurine, Stinger Blaster, "Pyramid Desert Battle" backdrop (1st version)
Part of the thirteenth wave of Studio Series Deluxe Class toys, this Bumblebee is a general retail re-release of the Buzzworthy Bumblebee toy below (though in all fairness, it's very likely this version was supposed to come out first had it not been for the sudden addition of the '86 figures to the Studio Series lineup). This figure, like his Buzzworthy release, is a slight recolor and remold of the above Studio Series 49 Bumblebee, with new wheels and front section of the car to reflect his 2010 Camaro Concept, a slightly resculpted blaster, and includes a static Sam Witwicky figurine. This version sports a more accurate orange-yellow color and new racing stripes, but also uses less accurate light gray plastic and silver paint applications, and has no paint on his feet. He is also conspicuously lacking black paint apps on the sides of his bumper, though this is more accurate to his robot mode. The box and cardboard backdrop depicting Operation: Firestorm are changed to the normal Studio Series graphics as opposed to Buzzworthy Bumblebee. The box art reuses an old image of Bumblebee with his shoulder cannons, which are not included with this release.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (Concept Camaro)

Version 1 (Transformers):

Version 2 (Revenge of the Fallen):

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"My name... is... Bumblbebee."
  • N.E.S.T. Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2022)
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • Hasbro ID number: 77
    • Accessories: "mini figure", Gatling gun, "Canyon Attack" backdrop
Studio Series "N.E.S.T. Bumblebee" is a desaturated gray and silver redeco of the above Offroad Bumblebee, with a nameless repack of the Sam Witwicky figure originally included with 74BB Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee, which was meant to depict NEST personnel (dubbed "Officer Walken" by designer Mark Maher). Bumblebee also features clear green headlights and windows, and the Universal Studios version of the NEST/Autobot emblem on his hood. Though not based on the films, his color scheme of gray with subtle green highlights and an organization badge coincidentally evokes the Dark of the Moon Autobot Daredevil Squad Bumblebee. Maher envisioned this figure as being a drone built by NEST, but this is not reflected in the final product description.
The seemingly odd choice for this figure's coloration is explained by the fact that it was originally intended for Universal Studios's Transformers: The Ride – 3D, just like "As Seen In Parks Megatron", but due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Universal had to temporarily close its theme parks. Looking for another outlet to release the two figures instead of waiting for the pandemic to be over, Hasbro made them both available as "shared exclusives" between several online retailers in the US, such as Hasbro Pulse, BigBadToyStore, or Entertainment Earth. While it was too late to completely redesign Megatron's packaging, N.E.S.T. Bumblebee was still in an early enough stage of development that Hasbro could change the packaging design and brand him as part of the Bumblebee film, despite never sporting that color scheme in the film itself.[19] At one point the figure was considered for a Generations Selects release, with one promotional image retaining that branding.
The official promotional render of the figure's packaging humorously misspells Bumblebee's name as Bumblbebee. It's only been 37 years, guys. (It's spelled correctly on the actual packaging.)
Designer commentary on SS-77 N.E.S.T. Bumblebee from Mark Maher on Instagram
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (Jeep)

Version 1 (Jeep):

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More yellow than your body has room for.
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2022)
    • Movie: Dark of the Moon
    • Hasbro ID number: 87
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-90
    • TakaraTomy release date: October 26, 2022
    • Accessories: Stinger Blaster, "Battle of Chicago" backdrop
Part of the seventeenth wave of Studio Series Deluxe Class toys, Bumblebee is now based on his Dark of the Moon appearance. He's a significant, if subtle, retool of the Studio Series 49 mold, featuring all new parts for his alt mode, except for the clear parts, roof, and door hinges, to accurately replicate his 2011 Camaro SS mode (and finally making the antenna on the roof accurate). In robot mode, he features a new armored faux chest and a slightly modified unmasked headsculpt, though it is lacking the usual Autobot symbol tampograph. He is missing the panels on top of his shoulders (ironically, they were inaccurately added to the 1977 Camaro mold) and the smaller wings are still made of his windows instead of the spoiler. He is also lacking paint on his feet, parts of his shoulders, and the rear vehicle stripes, in exchange for paint apps on his bumpers, roof, and chest. This is the first version of the mold to correctly leave the tops of the door windows unpainted. Bumblebee comes with yet another slightly resculpted Stinger Blaster, which can be handheld and stores on his back or on the rear of the car.
Like the other Studio Series toys, the interior of the package forms a display backdrop, depicting the Battle of Chicago. Hasbro stock images and CG renders forgot to fold down his secondary wings, while the former also has his chest mistransformed. The box art actually depicts Bumblebee in his Revenge of the Fallen design, though it was a new render used to promote Dark of the Moon.
Bumblebee and his wavemates were revealed on May 10, 2022, with preorders coming up the same day. Unusually for a modern Generations release, Bumblebee was revealed by TakaraTomy before Hasbro, which usually unveils upcoming toys before or simultaneously with TakaraTomy.
Designer commentary on SS-87 Dark of the Moon Bumblebee from Sam Smith on Instagram
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (Concept Camaro)

Version 1 (Transformers):

Version 2 (Revenge of the Fallen):

Version 3 (Dark of the Moon):


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*Bumblebee waves hi, hoping you buy this instead of NFT’s.*
  • Transformers 15th Anniversary (Multi-pack, 2022)
    • Movie: Transformers
    • ID number: 49
    • Accessories: Stinger Blaster, "Autobots Arrival" reversible backdrop
"15th Anniversary" Bumblebee is a redeco/retool of the Studio Series 49 figure, featuring altered paint applications and plastic color changes. He utilizes the unmasked head from the above Dark of the Moon version, this time with the Autobot tampograph added, as well as the racing stripes from the Revenge of the Fallen version. On this version, the black plastic has been replaced with light gray, the yellow and dark gray plastics are lighter, and the clear plastic is a much darker translucent black. The gunmetal paint operations and headlights are now silver. Notably, paint applications were removed from his feet, faux chest, arm guards, and most of his shoulders.
Some owners have noted that this version has much looser joints, especially in the legs, possibly from mold degradation.
This figure comes in an Amazon exclusive 5-pack alongside redecoes of Studio Series Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Ratchet and Jazz, released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the first live-action Transformers film. The pack comes with a unique reversible backdrop depicting the alley where the Autobots first met Sam on one side and the exterior of Sam's house on the other. Like the Dark of the Moon version, stock photos and renders for this Bumblebee leave the secondary wings untransformed.


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Rise of the Beeasts
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2023)
    • Movie: Rise of the Beasts
    • Hasbro ID number: 100
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SS-103
    • Accessories: Stinger Blaster, arm blade, "Volcano Showdown" backdrop
The 100th numbered release in Studio Series, this Deluxe Bumblebee is based on his appearance in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, transforming into a licensed 1977 Camaro with off-road modifications. He has black stripes on the roof that are inaccurate to the movie and is missing the Autobot symbol on his forehead. In a rare move, this toy features separate clear pieces for the windows.
He comes with his Stinger Blaster and an arm blade. The blaster clips over his right hand. The unpainted arm blade attaches to either arm and is compatible with past Studio Series Bumblebee movie Bees. Both accessories can store on his wings in robot mode. In car mode, the sword stores underneath while the blaster attaches to the rear. His backdrop depicts the volcanic final battle.
According to Sam Smith, the blade was originally intended for an "alternate release" before being packed in with this one. The blade ultimately didn't appear in the movie itself, where Bee dual-wields blasters instead. The included blaster can be held in his left hand, albeit upside down and exposing the top of the hand. Ironically, the blaster is cast in yellow plastic painted over in gray, whereas it was still mostly yellow in the film. Though perhaps this is a moot point as this toy's blaster is still based on its Bumblebee design anyway.
A variant of this Bumblebee was found with a more completely painted face in a darker silver, though this means his yellow cheeks have been inaccurately painted over as well. This variant became more common in later cases of the figure. The repack in Wave 22 no longer uses plastic-free packaging.
Designer commentary on SS-100 Rise of the Beasts Bumblebee from Sam Smith on Instagram


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Laserbeak got it first? Laserbeak?! This is a real low point.
Yeah, this one hurts.
  • Bumblebee (Core Class, 2023)
    • Movie: Dark of the Moon
    • TakaraTomy ID Number: SS-114
    • Accessory: Cannon
Part of the seventh wave of Studio Series Core Class figures, Bumblebee is a retool of Laserbeak with a battle-masked head and additional tabs to lock his doors more securely in alt mode. He transforms into a licensed 2011 Concept Camaro and includes a Fire Blast effect compatible cannon that can be handheld or placed on the roof/robot's back.
It would appear that this mold was partially based on the model of Deluxe Class Studio Series 87 Bumblebee, as he retains the inner struts on the spoiler and the two slots on his rear bumper meant for the Deluxe's blaster, though at this scale they aren't compatible with anything.
The packaging is decorated with artwork depicting the location in Chicago where Bee was nearly executed. The box art once again depicts his Revenge of the Fallen design rather than his Dark of the Moon one.


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My Bumblebee made out of frozen- uh, lemon juice
  • Bumblebee Yellow Clear Ver. (Core Class, 2024)
    • Movie: Dark of the Moon
    • TakaraTomy ID Number: SS-EX
    • Accessory: Cannon
A redeco of the above Core Class Bumblebee with the yellow plastic cast in clear. This figure was exclusive to the Transformers 40th Anniversary Expo in Japan. The packaging is in grayscale, similar to that of the Japan-exclusive SS-EX Nemesis Prime.

Movie Edition

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  • Bumblebee (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2018)
    • Series: 3
    • Bag Code: E
Released as part of the third-series of the blind-packed Tiny Turbo Changers line, Bumblebee is minor redeco of his original Tiny Turbo Changers toy. In addition to featuring a slightly more orange shade of plastic, the black paint applied to his wheels has been expanded, now covering the bottom of the tires and the posts at the center of his front wheels. Additionally, he now features correctly-assembled legs right out of the packaging.


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  • Bumblebee (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2018)
    • Series: 4
    • Bag Code: F
Released in Series 4 of Tiny Turbo Changers, this Bumblebee is based off his appearance in the Bumblebee movie and transforms into a fully licensed Volkswagen Beetle and back. He shares his transformation scheme with Tiny Turbo Changers Ironhide.
This figures was redecoed into Cliffjumper for Series 5 of the Movie Edition Tiny Turbo Changers.


Bumblebee

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When you open your heart to people and they just wanna hurt you.
  • Bumblebee (Power Charge, 2018)
    • TakaraTomy ID Number: BB-01
Bumblebee Power Charge Bumblebee is a roughly Leader-height (though much chunkier) figure that transforms into a very large licensed Volkswagen Beetle in 17 steps. He's surprisingly complex and posable, sharing many broad engineering tricks with his Studio Series and Masterpiece incarnations. The major gimmick of this toy is the "Power Charge Core", a large translucent blue drum in his chest that, when rotated, makes numerous lights and sounds. In robot mode, it plays radio clips, while in vehicle mode, it makes various engine noises. He also features a deployable battle mask and arm-blade.


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Yes, I have lost weight. Thanks for noticing!
  • Bumblebee (Titan Changer, 2018)
An all-new mold, this Bumblebee Titan Changer Bumblebee is based on his appearance in the 2007 movie and (vaguely) the last pre-credits scene in the film.


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Hey, my face is up here!
  • Bumblebee (Titan Changer, 2018)
The Last Knight Titan Changer Bumblebee toy is re-released with a new Bumblebee movie-themed packaging.


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  • Bumblebee (Mission Vision, 2019)
Released as part of the first and only wave of the Mission Vision subline, Bumblebee is an all-new Voyager-sized toy that transforms into a 1967 Camaro. Like his enemy wavemate Shatter, Bumblebee features a slide viewer-like gimmick (activated with a switch molded on his right waist), which can be viewed on both robot and car modes. Activating the switch changes three different translucent targeting plates: Scout Vision, Bee Vision, and Autobot Vision. In terms of articulation, Bumblebee features rather sparse ball-jointed arms and unlike Shatter, he only has a right plasma cannon and an open left hand.
This figure is initially solicited as a Nitro Series toy, but ended up being revealed as a Mission Vision figure instead.[21]


Greatest Hits

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  • Music FX Bumblebee (Target exclusive Music FX, 2018)
Bumblebee Greatest Hits Music FX Bumblebee is a retool of the above Titan Changer series Bumblebee, transforming into an earlier model Camaro and having built-in music and battle sound FX when you press his head or chest parts. When it comes to deco, half of his chest and the arms' silver paint operations are stripped off. As part of the Bumblebee Greatest Hits subline imprint, he was exclusively available at Target stores in the United States, at Kmart stores in Australia, and at Argos stores (or possibly just the Argos website) in the United Kingdom.


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  • Bumblebee Cassette Pack (Target exclusive 4-pack, 2018)
Released as part of the Bumblebee Greatest Hits Target-exclusive Bumblebee Cassette Pack, Bumblebee is a redeco of the High Octane One-Step Changer toy from Age of Extinction.
Bumblebee is bundled with Frenzy, Buzzsaw, and Howlback.


Energon Igniters

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Sweet boy returns!
  • Bumblebee (Speed Series, 2018)
Released as part of Bumblebee Energon Igniter's Speed Series line, this Bumblebee is a Legends/Legion-sized mold that transforms from robot into a licensed Volkswagen Beetle in just a few steps, and he features 3mm compatible hands. Bumblebee can also be attached to the Energon Igniters core, and due to the toy being lightweight, it can propel his vehicle mode forward very quickly. As the port is 5mm compatible, Bumblebee can mount with other smaller weapons with the same post size, making him an efficient weapon-towing vehicle. Due to being used with transformation, Bumblebee features a pair of well-articulated legs, as long you don't mind the Energon Igniters port sticking out from his left knee. Apart from the sculpted Volkswagen symbol on his front hood, Bumblebee doesn't have any single Autobot insignia tampographed or sculpted on.
The instructions tell you that his front window panel needs to be clicked back and forth during transformation, though the said panel is super tight to the point of being reinforced. However, with a little strength of pushing it down, The panel can freely click as intended.
His robot mode stock photo is mistransformed: his feet are not flipped out in robot mode. This mold is also used to make Cliffjumper.


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  • Bumblebee (Speed Series, 2018)
Based on Bumblebee's appearance in the 2007 movie and the pre-credits scene in the Bumblebee movie, this Speed Series Bumblebee now transforms into a 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. The figure's proportions and sculpted detail are significantly improved compared to his first Legends Class figure, though the new transformation leaves him with a faux chest and no trademark door-wings. His vehicle mode is largely unpainted, save for a single black paint app for the windshield and hood stripes. The black unpaintable patches on the car roof evoke roof stripes... even though this vehicle mode never had that detailing. He also features pinned wheels instead of the simple-assembly ones. In a surprisingly near-unnoticeable detail, the Autobot Insignia is sculpted on his fake chest. He shares a similar transformation scheme with Robots in Disguise (2015) Legion Class Sideswipe.
Due to minor clipping issues and potentially a case of inferior glue, pulling out his arms/vehicle headlights while converting into robot mode with excessive force can snap his 3mm hands from his arms. Thankfully, as the hands are separate pieces, you can glue them back on with relative ease. It is unknown how many copies suffer from this flaw. Also, stock photos of his robot mode depict his eyes being unpainted.


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Shiny Sweet Boy!
Energon Charge Bumblebee is a clear color redeco of the Volkswagen Beetle mold above, released as a freebie for the April 2019 issue of TV Magazine, along with a buildable paper Ryusoul Changer, Ryusoul Sword, Red Ryusoul, and a RyusoulRed mask from Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger, and a Kamen Rider Buttobasoul Kamen Rider Geiz Medal. The redeco also marks the first Japanese release of the Speed Series mold.
This release loosens the front window panel a little, allowing it to click freely. He is also able to attach to an Energon Igniters core, a feature that is not advertised but is fairly obvious given his status as a redeco.


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  • Bumblebee (Power Series, 2018)
Released as part of the individually packed Bumblebee Energon Igniters Power Series, this Bumblebee is a Scout-sized mold that transforms from a robot based on his appearance in the 2007 movie into a 1977 Camaro in just a few steps. He also features a 5mm-compatible left hand, flip-out blaster and missile rack on both sides of his vehicle rear, a molded plasma cannon on his right hand, and a battle mask on his head. The cannon barrel on his right arm functions as a 3mm port, allowing for the attachment of certain accessories to it. Bumblebee can also be attached to the Energon Igniters core to zip his vehicle mode forward. There is also a 5mm port on the vehicle mode hood.
His articulation in robot mode is rather sparse, limited mostly to his elbows.
The central stock photo in the rear packaging depicts him having two 5mm compatible hands, in contrast to the actual toy.


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  • Bumblebee (Power Plus Series, 2018)
    • Accessories: Igniter core
Released as part of the Bumblebee Power Plus Series lineup, this Bumblebee figure is based on his appearance in the titular movie, and he converts into a Volkswagen Beetle in just a few steps. He is also packed with his own Igniter Core.


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  • Bumblebee (Power Plus Series, 2018)
    • Accessories: Igniter core
A retool of the first Power Series toy, this Bumblebee Bumblebee now features a normal right hand and a non-masked head. As a Power Plus toy, he also comes with his own Igniter Core as well.


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  • Bumblebee (Nitro Series, 2018)
Nitro Series Bumblebee is a Voyager-sized mold that converts from robot into a Volkswagen Beetle in just a few steps. Like most Energon Igniters, he comes with his own Igniter Core.
This toy is one of the items that is released as part of Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box.[22]


Legion Class toys

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  • Thunder Spark Bumblebee (2020)
Released as a freebie for the June 2020 issue of TV Magazine, this Bumblebee is a translucent redeco of the Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Class figure. He sports minimal paint apps such as the face and the front grill.


Buzzworthy Bumblebee

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  • Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (Mega 1-Step, 2020)
    • Series: Age of Extinction
    • Accessories: disc
The first "movie" Bumblebee toy released under the Buzzworthy Bumblebee line and not also under Generations Studio Series, this Bumblebee is a re-release of Age of Extinction Mega 1-Step Bumblebee in updated packaging, but with no other discernible changes.
Much like the rest of the Buzzworthy Bumblebee holiday 2020/early 2021 assortment, Bumblebee was first revealed in online listings with no prior announcement from Hasbro and eventually saw release at Target on December 25, 2020. Along with the rest of the subline, the box is in the style of the 2018 Bumblebee toyline, with additional renders of the evergreen Bumblebee design and illustrations of "G1" Bumblebee.


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  • Power Charge Bumblebee (Power Charge, 2021)
    • Series: Bumblebee
Power Charge Bumblebee is a re-release of the Leader-sized Bumblebee Power Charge toy with no known changes.


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Escaping back into his own movie
  • Energon Escape (Multi-pack, 2022)
    • Series: Bumblebee
    • Accessories: two Igniter Cores
This two-pack is a re-release of Energon Igniters Power Plus Camaro Bumblebee and Power Optimus Prime, both without any known changes, though Optimus now comes with his own Igniter core.
Initial stock photos for this pack had Transformers: Rise of the Beasts co-branding, but due to the movie being delayed another year, it was changed to Bumblebee branding instead. Later stock photos reflected this change.


Studio Series

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Earning your stripes
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2020)
    • Series: Studio Series
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • ID number: 15BB
    • Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, Charlie Watson figurine, "Highway Freedom" backdrop
As part of the co-branded Generations Studio Series / Buzzworthy Bumblebee line, Studio Series 15 Bumblebee was re-released in Deluxe Class packaging, now omitting the customizable parts and stickers. Instead, this release features tampographed stripes (with shortened rear ones), in addition to a pinned roof like the SS-27 Clunker toy. The backs of the hands lack the yellow paint from the original SS-15 toy. The initial stock photos use the original SS-15 toy with unpainted eyes, and stock renders on the box reuse ones from the SS-01 toy. The backdrop is smaller due to the Deluxe Class-sized box and has the red graphics swapped for yellow.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (1977 Camaro)
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"Shootin', stabbin', stranglin' Nazis!"
  • WWII Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2020)
    • Series: Studio Series
    • Movie: The Last Knight
    • ID number: 26BB
    • Accessories: Pistol, hammer, "WWII Flashback" backdrop
The WWII Bumblebee figure was re-released under the Buzzworthy Bumblebee line, with a slightly darker paint wash on the vehicle mode parts. Similar to the toy above, the backdrop's red is swapped for yellow.


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Ugh, another re-issue... wait a minute
  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2020)
    • Series: Studio Series
    • Movie: Revenge of the Fallen
    • ID number: 74BB
    • Accessories: Sam Witwicky figurine, Stinger Blaster, "Pyramid Desert Battle" backdrop (1st version)
This version of Bumblebee is a retool and redeco of Studio Series 49 Bumblebee to match his appearance in the Revenge of the Fallen film. The wheels, hood, front fenders, and front of the car have been remolded into his 2010 Camaro Concept mode. This version sports a more accurate orange-yellow color and new racing stripes, but also uses less accurate light gray plastic and silver paint applications, and has no paint on his feet. He is also conspicuously lacking black paint apps on the sides of his bumper, though this is more accurate to his robot mode. He comes with an additional Sam Witwicky figurine molded in a static running pose similar to his Movie Masterpiece toy, but much smaller in size. He also comes with a slightly resculpted Stinger Blaster and a cardboard backdrop display depicting Operation: Firestorm.
Unlike the other Studio Series / Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, this one was released before the "regular" Studio Series release was even announced.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (Concept Camaro)

Version 1 (Transformers):

Version 2 (Revenge of the Fallen):

Version 3 (Dark of the Moon):


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  • Bumblebee VS Dropkick (Battle Pack, 2021)
    • Series: Studio Series
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • ID number: 18BB
    • Accessories: Detachable Gatling Gun, arm blade, battle-mask face, "Showdown by the Docks" backdrop
The Volkswagen Beetle Bumblebee figure was re-released as part of a battle pack with Dropkick. Though the pack itself is inspired by their final showdown in Bumblebee, Dropkick is depicted in his initial pre-Triple Changer body.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (VW Beetle)
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  • Clunker Bumblebee VS Barricade (Battle Pack, 2021)
    • Series: Studio Series
    • Movie: Transformers
    • ID number: 27BB
    • Accessories: Detachable Stinger Blaster, "Police Chase" backdrop
The Clunker Bumblebee figure was re-released as part of a battle pack with Barricade. The pack itself is inspired by their showdown in Transformers.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (1977 Camaro)
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  • High Octane Bumblebee VS Decepticon Stinger (Battle Pack, 2021)
    • Series: Studio Series
    • Movie: Age of Extinction
    • ID number: 79BB
    • Accessories: Missile, "Duel of the Dopplegangers [sic]" backdrop
The Tribute High Octane Bumblebee was re-released as part of a battle pack with Decepticon Stinger. Though the included backdrop depicts their Hong Kong showdown in Age of Extinction, the pack itself better reflects their first encounter at KSI's headquarters, when Bumblebee was still in his "High Octane" design.
Like the original Tribute 3-pack, the back of the packaging features stock photos of the original Age of Extinction High Octane Bumblebee instead.
While High Octane Bumblebee supposedly occupies the Studio Series "79" spot, he has yet to release in the regular Studio Series line, whose numbering is currently well past "79". Toy designer Sam Smith still considers this Bumblebee as a "to-do" figure for the line.[23]


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  • B-127 (Deluxe Class, 2021)
    • Series: Studio Series
    • Movie: Bumblebee
    • ID number: 70BB
    • Accessories: Gatling gun, "Cybertron Falls" backdrop (1st version)
This B-127 is a redeco of the original Studio Series B-127 figure in a darker metallic shade of yellow and with dark blue translucent plastic instead of a smokey gray. The gunmetal and silver paints are also a slightly darker shade. Replacing the battle mask head of the original, B-127 sports a fully painted unmasked head from the Offroad Bumblebee figure, which B-127 was retooled from. B-127 also has additional yellow paint to visually connect the two faux vehicle parts on his chest better, though he lacks the gray paint on his torso that visually connected the gray plastic parts together. Compared to the Cliffjumper and the original B-127 toy, this B-127 features much tighter joints.
Like the rest of the second assortment of the Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxe Class toys, B-127 was found at retail in Taiwan in early December 2021 with no prior announcement. Unlike most products in this subline though, he and his wave mates had the honor of being officially revealed, as seen in the February 4, 2022 Fan First Friday.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (Jeep)

Version 1 (Jeep):

Version 2 (Cybertronian car):

Rise of the Beasts

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  • Bumblebee / Airazor / Autobot Mirage (Jungle Mission 3-pack, July 2023)
    • Accessories: 2 bumper daggers, rollcage/"shield"
Included as part of a Target-exclusive Buzzworthy Bumblebee "Jungle Mission 3-pack", this Bumblebee is another Deluxe Class iteration of the character that converts into a licensed off-road 1977 Camaro. His front bumper splits to become two hand-held daggers, and the rollcage that goes on his windshield can be attached to his left arm as a "shield". His right forearm can rotate to become a plasma cannon, which features a hexagonal 5mm port in its barrel.
The back of his head has a transparent section to allow for light-piping, however the effect is mostly neutered since his eyes are painted over.
This Bumblebee has two major design flaws in robot mode: his neck has no locking point and the torso does not tab together securely, resulting the figure coming apart very easily when handling. His knees are also soft locked to only bend straight, 45, and 90 degrees.
This set also includes Airazor and Mirage.


Transformers Fan Book

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The Bumblebee Energon Igniters Speed Camaro Bumblebee mold is available with Speed Series Barricade for this inaugural issue of the Transformers Fan Book released by Kodansha. Both are equally unchanged from their original Hasbro releases.


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Released as one of the freebies (along with a redecoed Optimus Prime) for the 2021 issue of the Transformers Fan Book, this Bumblebee is yet another redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class mold in Stealth colors, with the paint deco being mostly identical to the Stealth Bumblebee included in the Japanese releases of the Revenge of the Fallen DVDs, there are some minor deco differences: The Camaro logo on the grill is painted gold, the Autobot symbol on the right leg is removed, and the yellow striping is much thicker. This figure also uses the Bolt Bumblebee tooling.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
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Premium Finish

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  • Bumblebee (Delxue Class, October 30, 2021)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: PF SS-01 / PFSS 01
    • Hasbro ID number: SS-01
    • Accessories: Detachable Gatling Gun, arm blade, battle-mask face
Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy's Premium Finish subline, Bumblebee is an extensive redeco of the VW Beetle mold, featuring additional paint operations and a paler shade of yellow to better resemble his on-screen appearance in the Bumblebee movie. However, the desaturated yellow seems to be specifically based on the beach scene with Charlie. Of note, his eyes and the surrounding space are given far larger paint applications. Unlike previous releases, this figure features remolded tabs on the car/wing kibble for a more secure tabbing in vehicle mode.
Studio Series mold: Bumblebee (VW Beetle)
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Rise of the Beasts

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  • Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2023)
    • TakaraTomy name: Deluxe Class Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: BD-01
    • TakaraTomy release date: April 15, 2023
    • Accessories: 2 Bumper Weapons
Outside of the United States and Canada, the Bumblebee from the Buzzworthy Bumblebee Jungle Mission 3-pack was also available individually at general retail under Rise of the Beasts packaging. It was first sighted at Australian retail.


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Hey ya'll, prepare yourself, for the rubberband man
You've never heard a sound
Like the rubberband man
  • Bumblebee (Flex Changers, 2023)
    • TakaraTomy name: Rolling Change Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: BKC-01
    • TakaraTomy release date: April 15, 2023
Released as part of the "Flex Changers" line for the Rise of the Beasts toyline, this Bumblebee transforms from vehicle to robot with the use of a flexible plastic band, which activates by flipping both sides of the car panels forward to initiate the transformation, with the front and rear hoods forming the remaining body.
Along with the rest of the Flex Changers, Bumblebee was first revealed by TakaraTomy before being unveiled by Hasbro.


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  • Bumblebee (2-in-1 Mask, 2023)
This Bumblebee converts from large, poseable robot to a wearable mask of his own face in 15 steps.


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And by "beast mode," we mean "cuckoo clock".
  • Beast Mode Bumblebee (Beast Mode, 2023)
    • TakaraTomy name: Beast Power Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: BP-01
    • TakaraTomy release date: July 15, 2023
    • Accessories: Sword
This larger Bumblebee toy converts from a licensed off-road Camaro into robot mode in 19 steps. Squeezing his legs activates his third "eagle beast-mode", giving him wings while a translucent eagle head bursts out of his chest. He includes button-activated lights and sounds. He also comes with a sword that resembles a Dark Star Saber in Star Saber colors, which can store on the side of his vehicle mode.
If ordered at TakaraTomy Mall, the online shop also added the "Burning Cheetor" Battle Master as a freebie with the preorder.


  • Bumblebee (Legends of Cybertron, 2023)
This Bumblebee is a Rise of the Beasts-themed re-release of the Bumblebee Energon Igniters Power Plus Series Beetle Bumblebee, but without the Energon core. Listings referred to these toys as "Legends of Cybertron."


  • Bumblebee (Titan Changer, 2023)
This Bumblebee is a Rise of the Beasts-themed re-release of the Authentics Titan Changer Bumblebee.

Beast Alliance

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  • Bumblebee (Battle Changers, 2023)
    • TakaraTomy name: Kakusei Change Bumblebee
    • TakaraTomy ID number: BC-03
    • TakaraTomy release date: April 15, 2023
Released as part of the "Battle Changers" subline for Rise of the Beasts, this Bumblebee is a 4.5-inch toy that converts from a robot to an off-road Camaro. His right forearm also features a flip-out plasma cannon.


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Catgirl Bumblebee isn't real, it can't hurt you.
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  • Bumblebee & Snarlsaber (Beast Combiners, 2023)
    • TakaraTomy name: Kakusei Change Set Bumblebee & Snarlsaber
    • TakaraTomy ID number: BCAS-01
    • TakaraTomy release date: April 15, 2023
"Beast Combiners" Bumblebee converts simply from robot to a licensed Camaro in 7 steps, and is packaged with Snarlsaber, who Bee can be armored with after he's converted in 6 steps.

Autobots Unite

  • Bumblebee (Speed Series/Spark Racer, 2023)
This Bumblebee is a Rise of the Beasts-themed re-release of the Bumblebee Speed Series Camaro Bumblebee for the Autobots Unite subline.


  • Bumblebee (Power Plus Series/Spark Charger, 2023)
This Bumblebee is a Rise of the Beasts-themed re-release of the Bumblebee Power Plus Series Camaro Bumblebee for the Autobots Unite subline.


  • Bumblebee (Nitro Series, 2023)
This Bumblebee is a Rise of the Beasts-themed re-release of the Bumblebee Nitro Series Bumblebee for the Autobots Unite subline.

40th Selection

  • Release Date: March 29, 2025
  • Accessories: Removable "Stinger Blaster"
Released as part of the 40th Selection lineup, Bumblebee is a redeco of his Movie Masterpiece mold, featuring a more accurate yellow plastic and paint operations, and additional details.


Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

Notes

  • A weapon considered for Bumblebee was a pair of arm-mounted electrical stingers. The Bumblebee Camaro '09 toy's blade weapon might have been influenced by this early concept.
  • Aaron Archer mentioned that when Hasbro received pictures of numerous toys of Bumblebee shelf-warming, they finally realized that they had indeed gone overboard with his toys. Archer suggested a need for a certain amount of yellow-colored toys in each wave, hence the large amount of Bumblebees released per wave.

References

  1. ↑ Original Allspark thread about the retool of Bumblebee's Automorph gimmick
  2. ↑ "A VERY early character study of BB for the first #Transformers movie."—Don Figueroa, 2022/May/12
  3. ↑ Allspark thread about the second retool of Bumblebee's Automorph gimmick
  4. ↑ TFW2005 thread about the retool for the second Deluxe Bumblebee toy
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Hasbro checklist featuring Screen Battles sets with additional extras
  6. ↑ Seibertron.com gallery of Revenge of the Fallen "Preview" Bumblebee, depicting the early version with a slightly too long missile.
  7. ↑ BWTF review of Revenge of the Fallen "Preview" Bumblebee, depicting the later version with a missile that fits in without a problem.
  8. ↑ Autobase Aichi gallery of Revenge of the Fallen "Preview" Bumblebee, featuring a comparison of both versions of the missile.
  9. ↑ Comparison between both versions of Revenge of the Fallen Cannon Bumblebee.
  10. ↑ The Asia/Australia exclusive compact packaging variant, taken from a Hobby shop in Asia
  11. ↑ Not outright stated on the box, but the box design behind the front flap is made to look like the Revenge of the Fallen toyline packaging.
  12. ↑ The packaging actually features a "10 Years" logo, in reference to the anniversary of the first film.
  13. ↑ BWTF review of Cyberverse Legion Class "Black" Bumblebee
  14. ↑ Studio Series Bumblebee Then & Now Two-Pack at BigBadToyStore
  15. ↑ How to obtain SS-EX 1967 Rusty Bumblebee, Seibertron
  16. ↑ SS-49 Bumblee Reissue at Target
  17. ↑ Sam Smith's Instagram post about SS-70 B-127
  18. ↑ Mark Maher's Instagram post about SS-77 N.E.S.T. Bumblebee
  19. ↑ "That was handled by another designer, but it was intended to released as a universal parks aligned Nest vehicle to go along with their in park experience which is based on NEST not Sector 7. But I can understand the confusion, when it is a vehicle form that was used by Sector 7 in the BB film."—Sam Smith, Instagram, 2022/04/10
  20. ↑ Sam Smith's Instagram post about SS-87 Dark of the Moon Bumblebee
  21. ↑ At the end of this Hasbro-endorsed article: "...the Nitro series will also have a Camaro ‘Bee."
  22. ↑ https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546
  23. ↑ "It's certainly not off the table. That two pack exclusive I believe used the AOE premier or premium series figure at the time, so I don't consider that to be a studio series release. We have lots left to do, but this is certainly on our list to complete!"—Sam Smith, responding to a fan's inquiry about Studio Series High Octane Bumblebee, Instagram/TFW2005, 2022/04/26
  24. ↑ "I've been photographing all the new Transformers Rise of the beasts mainline toys. Somehow, despite my excitement for you all to see these, I managed to miss this reveal! Here's you first (possibly late now lol) look at the main movie line!"—Matthew Cohen, Instagram, 2023/02/09
  25. ↑ "TF Rise of The Beasts - Beast Alliance Bumblebee! I was asked to create unique new beast partners. I designed the panther robot and the combined version. Another great team work with Hasbro /Takara-Tomy to bring these characters to life!"—Marcelo Matere, Twitter, 2023/06/29
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