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Post by Marc Graham on Mar 3, 2014 18:05:19 GMT
I still want it.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 3, 2014 18:44:00 GMT
Yeah but let's face it they'd have needed to **** it up quite badly for you not to want it!
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Post by kayevcee on Mar 3, 2014 23:13:29 GMT
A proper variant would be one with the actual proper original toy Bumblebee head. I would buy that in a second. No other bugger would, but I would. -Nick |
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Post by Marc Graham on Mar 4, 2014 15:34:56 GMT
I'd buy the original BB facemask mould too.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2014 20:54:58 GMT
I need some proper pics, gosh darn it!
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Post by kayevcee on Mar 6, 2014 11:08:22 GMT
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Post by Llama God on Mar 6, 2014 11:09:52 GMT
And that's a definite pre-order. Next pay-month. :-)
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Post by Dezzeh on Mar 6, 2014 11:59:51 GMT
Pretty sweet looking thing, gonna have to get that!
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Post by Bogatan on Mar 6, 2014 12:18:43 GMT
It looks fantastic, but Bumblebee as a non deformed VW is always going to look wrong to me. I think its probably why I never liked Pretender bumblebee as much as I should.
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Post by Jim on Mar 6, 2014 12:57:52 GMT
Amazing, love what they've done to justify the price point as well, not a toy I ever thought I'd see made!
-Jim
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Post by Marc Graham on Mar 6, 2014 13:34:11 GMT
Pretender Bumblebee was awesome, every other Classic pretender seemed a downgrade - but Bumblebee was awesome, he was the definitive Bee of my childhood.
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Post by Toph on Mar 6, 2014 13:38:08 GMT
It looks like it might be in scale with Classics, too!
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 6, 2014 14:28:35 GMT
The face removal function frightens me.
-Ralph
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Post by duffism1981 on Mar 6, 2014 15:00:41 GMT
Thant looks very nice, yet I am finding something about the vehicle mode not sitting quiet right with me. It does look almost GoBot like to me seeing Bumblebee as an actual Beetle.
At the moment I am not seeing how that could become Cliffjumper, but I am sure they designed ways to remold this toy into him. I look forward to seeing hos Bee looks in colour.
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Post by Llama God on Mar 6, 2014 15:02:37 GMT
The face removal function frightens me. Then you'll never be a Prime! But, dammit, Pretender Bumblebee. That would've been a better bonus feature than Spike - 'Bee's Pretender shell! Ah well... I'm sure a third party'll be on that. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2014 20:07:53 GMT
I'm sold. It's different enough to TW's Bii and I love the bonus goodie. Thant looks very nice, yet I am finding something about the vehicle mode not sitting quiet right with me. It does look almost GoBot like to me seeing Bumblebee as an actual Beetle. I know what you mean. I can't put a finger on it, but I think it's the rear side windows. They just seem 'detached' from the rest of the car somehow. As the former owner of a yellow '73 Volkswagen (with a 2' Autobot vinyl on the roof and chrome Autobot glyphs in the centre of the alloys), I really need to have this... |
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 6, 2014 20:25:56 GMT
HHHUUUURRRRAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, very pleased. Looks brilliant. I can see what folkes mean about the car mode, but we'll see. Robot mode looks great!
But why does his face come off again?
Need size comparison pics with other MPs now please.
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Post by duffism1981 on Mar 6, 2014 20:29:24 GMT
A quick search on Google solved my issue. I am thinking of the GoBot Bug Bite when I see the VW Beetle. I am just finding it initially weird seeing Bumblebee as a proper Beetle, instead of the squished up, for lack of thinking off a more suitable word "Beetle inspired" car that we have known and loved for 30 years.
I am sure I shall quickly get used to seeing his masterpiece look.
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Post by legios on Mar 6, 2014 20:39:59 GMT
I have to say that this is the first of the Masterpieces I have looked at and felt no twinge of regret about not buying it. I think it is the fact that it has the wrong head. Even if it has a "visor face" option the actual shape of the head is so far removed from the original Bumblebee head that my brain just goes "Classics Bumblebee" followed by "Got that already". Whereas all the others felt like homages to the Diaclone cars, this on doesn't make me think of the original 'Bee and somehow doesn't make that nostalgia connection arc.
It is odd, because this is the one - barring a Jazz - which I thought I would want. Ah well, I'm sure the Office of Budget Responsibility are pleased with this state of affairs.
Karl
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 6, 2014 21:14:49 GMT
But why does his face come off again? Presumably to swap with a toy accurate face plate |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 6, 2014 21:17:39 GMT
Time to join the ranks of the G2 Sideswipe owners then Kaptain
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Post by legios on Mar 6, 2014 21:32:22 GMT
Technically I've been a G2 Sideswipe owner for a couple of decades... :-) Sadly they picked the wrong end of the year to release the Masterpiece version though. My Mecha Acquisition Funding for the first two quarters of the year is already allocated to the YF-19 acquisition.
Karl
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Post by Toph on Mar 6, 2014 22:00:16 GMT
I have no real compulsion to buy the super expensive taraka version. However, with as much as hasbro worships at the alter of the bee, i would be gobsmacked if he didn't get a domestic release.
I'll take my chance and wait. If I miss it, I still have the perfect Classics. I won't feel I missed much.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 7, 2014 0:09:02 GMT
But why does his face come off again? Presumably to swap with a toy accurate face plate Face-Off! TF style! But who plays Travola? |
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Post by Toph on Mar 7, 2014 0:47:41 GMT
Much to Optimus's surprise, Bumblebee gave him his face.
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Post by Marc Graham on Mar 7, 2014 10:05:36 GMT
I need this so much, but I might have to hold out just in case he might be a birthday present from my then wife (that'll not be until June).
Expect much nail chewing until then. He is definitely going to be mine tho.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 7, 2014 12:03:00 GMT
Much to Optimus's surprise, Bumblebee gave him his face. "GIVE ME YOUR FACE!!!" |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2014 12:58:29 GMT
Much to Optimus's surprise, Bumblebee gave him his face. "GIVE ME YOUR FACE!!!" "But Optimus... it's the only one I have..." "Bollocks. You've got at least sixteen..." |
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Post by The Huff on Mar 13, 2014 12:24:59 GMT
Just to let everyone know, this is now up for pre order on Hobby Link Japan.
And the face switching is just normal to smiley face (would have preffered smiley and toy face myself). Anyway, still a great looking toy.
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Post by Stomski on Mar 13, 2014 13:28:41 GMT
Robot Kingdom also have pre-order. Cheaper at HLJ but higher risk of CUTA.
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