Transformers G1 Cartoon Origins (Buzzworthy Bumblebee)

[Shockprowl]

My only salvation is the fact that the youngest, who can recite the scene "where Bumblebee has wings" off my heart, doesn't know these figures exist.

I think she's finally forgotten about the insignia flipping Commander Jetfire too.

...but she's a memory like an elephant, that kid.

[that_bluestreak]

I deeply regret not getting Saucerbee. I think I will regret not getting Breadjack.

[Benn]

If there's any sense in the world, Hasbro will reissue Bee to tie in with this whole interactivity.

[Pinwig]

Breadjack and Saucerbee sounds like a new weekday afternoon detective drama from the BBC.

[The Doctor]

Dec 16, 2023 15:38:38 GMT Benn said:

If there's any sense in the world, Hasbro will reissue Bee to tie in with this whole interactivity.

That would make too much sense though I wouldn't be surprised if there is a 'premium deco' 3-pack at a later date.

-Ralph

[Llama God]

I think we can guarantee that. Although the "Premium" colouring will have to match the cartoon, so... it'll be even flatter than usual.

Also they won't include one of the three Origins characters because they'll have to put an Optimus in there instead.

[Philip Ayres]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C15hKztvvGq/

Coming soon fellow cybertronians!
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We shall discuss cybertronian mode Wheeljack featured in the first episode of the Transformers cartoon. Let’s get into the nitty gritty on how the team thought about solving the 40 year problem of mass shifting in TF toonworld.
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As I’m sure your all well aware that Wheeljack, whose scale isnt that much larger than Bumblebee, is able to fit Origin BB’s hovercraft alt mode in the back of ol Jacky’s hover van. 🤯
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Stay tuned in bots, same Markclonus time, same Markclonus channel 😅

[Philip Ayres]

Hasbro designer Mark Maher markclonus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1_DSeoMllg

Whats that you say ,”You hope theres enough energy in these conductors to last a quartex” well well well, lemme tell you something Jacky, you have officially energized my bionic soul for an entire astrocycle! Finally, our 40 year wait is over folks, Origins Wheeljack is ready to hover into your collection!!!
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Huge shout out to my bot brother Yuya san, he has turned my concepts and dreams into an engineering masterpiece. He has been just raising the bar on every character we work on, its insane, legendary designer!
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I’m jumping right in because there is literally so much to tell yall about! Blurr style: hover vans vehicle blastshield can be a used as an air glider in robot mode but also partsforms into the cybertronian racetrack featured in the first g1 episode, the transformation sequence resembles the exact transformation in the cartoon, the bottom of the vehicle mode sits on tabs to give it that sweet cybertronian hover look, origins bee can not only fit into the back of the van but his golden rods can plug in on the sides for a cool thruster look, he scales correctly in robot mode with Jazz and BB, articulation and deco are on point, the buzzsaws on the front bumper have been designed to also be used as dominator discs 🤯
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Wheeljack, yesssss, his OG look, no pablo’s or que’s here bruh, just good ol genius Jacky looking like he has been doing metric ton squats with Bulkhead. After all, its one thing to have the gift of gadgets but its another to be able to back up Optimus in the war.
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Legacy United hittin hard in the 40th anniversary celebration of this brand that keeps me smiling all the way to Iacon! 😎

[The Doctor]

Ok, the shield turning into road track is quite clever. Almost feels like this is...a toy.

-Ralph

[Benn]

Imagine if it connects to the Siege rampmasters and Micromaster modulator lads!

[The Doctor]

Phil would LOSE HIS MIND.

-Ralph

[Pinwig]

That looks really good. Looking forward to it.

[Llama God]

Jan 12, 2024 16:28:53 GMT The Doctor said:

Ok, the shield turning into road track is quite clever. Almost feels like this is...a toy.

Ssshhh! Don't say that or they'll pull it before it even hits the shelves!

But yes, this is looking good. Let's see what it's like in hand...

[Philip Ayres]

[Philip Ayres]

F9688 Voyager Legacy Origin Wheeljack Official Images

news.tfw2005.com/2024/02/08/voyager-origin-wheeljack-official-pics-and-packaging-503859

[The Doctor]

I just want the race track!

-Ralph

[that_bluestreak]

I am feeling this Wheeljack. It looks like he is carrying an advertising board and that's kind of weird-cool. I might paint "Golf Sale ----->" on it.

[The Doctor]

I can't unsee that now!

Sold!

-Ralph

[Philip Ayres]

Jazz in stock at Pulse

uk.hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers-action-figures-collectibles/products/transformers-buzzworthy-bumblebee-legacy-evolution-origin-autobot-jazz-figure

[The Doctor]

Skint!

But it's for the best. I have no idea where I put the Origins Bumblebee. Or his big yellow pole.

-Ralph

[tomwe]

Gone now

[Philip Ayres]

Wheeljack found in USA

news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/15/transformers-target-exclusive-generations-legacy-united-origin-wheeljack-found-at-us-retail-506591

[Philip Ayres]

Wheeljack preorder at Target and hasbropulse.com

www.target.com/p/transformers-origin-wheeljack-legacy-united-voyager-class-action-figure-target-exclusive/-/A-89230403
hasbropulse.com/collections/new/products/transformers-legacy-united-voyager-class-origin-wheeljack

Nothing yet on uk.hasbropulse.com

uk.hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers-action-figures-collectibles

I have a "Siege and Earthrise Target Exclusive" Fear growing in me especially after the Op & Bullseye failed to show on UK Pulse

[Philip Ayres]

Went up at 2 as In Stock

uk.hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers-action-figures-collectibles/products/transformers-legacy-united-voyager-class-origin-wheeljack

[Jim]

Thanks for the heads-up! Got my order in, this is one I don't want to miss out on.

[Philip Ayres]

Wheeljack in stock at ID indemandtoys.co.uk/products/transformers-legacy-united-voyager-origin-wheeljack

[Jim]

Two thumbs up for Origins Wheeljack!

Very compact robot mode for a voyager, deluxe height, but expands out very cleverly. It's a voyager for the engineering more than anything, and that's fine - it feels like this release is as much for the vehicle mode as anything, anyway. And it's lovely! Exactly what it needed to be, really.

The shield is a nice touch, it looks great both with and without it (the colours generally are nice, the mint-green highlights and tint to the clear plastic makes it feel more sci-fi). I now need to somehow track down an Origins Bumblebee to make the most of it.

I think the last time I felt like this about the alt-mode of a toy was Siege Jetfire - it's something I've wanted since I was about seven and to have it officially like this is amazing.

[Philip Ayres]

ATTENTION, ATTENTION!

To All Recognised Responsible Adults!!

ORIGINS WHEELJACK IS NOT A TOY FOR RALPH!!!

[The Doctor]

Not buying it anyway.

-Ralph

[Philip Ayres]

I've managed to get Bumblebee inside Wheeljack :-)