New 3rd-party deluxe G1 Bumblebee, unlicensed with permission??

Orodruin · 05-23-2012, 04:59 AM

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We have a strange but quite cool reveal for you today in the shape of the new R-Design Bumblebee which appears to be a VW style re-shell of the Classics Bumblebee figure. Coming with a Spike figure and weapon this guy could be just what the doctor ordered for people desperate to get that G1 style Bee in their collection.

Old style VW bug alt mode, roughly in scale (robot mode anyway) with MP-10.

JouetCOM · 05-23-2012, 05:14 AM

Wow....it's quite nice, but i think the robot mode may need some improvements......

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DJCHARTERS · 05-23-2012, 05:51 AM

ill bite and definately buy it. i think it may just be the way its posed that makes it look a bit awkward.

Orodruin · 05-23-2012, 05:57 AM

Taking a closer look, it seems like it's just a new outer shell on a Classics Bee.

flamepanther · 05-23-2012, 05:57 AM

I like: It's a really nice reshell of the HasTak Classics Bumblebee.
I dislike: It's a reshell of the HasTak Classics Bumblebee.

Having recently disassembled a Classics Bee though, I can say that this could easily be done as an upgrade kit instead of a reshelled KO. If that's the route they're going, then I will happily rescind my complaint.

TigerBlade · 05-23-2012, 06:01 AM

I just don't like the doors being on the arms, they look alot better being tucked behind the feet. Having said that if it's priced right it's bought on sight. Wonder if they have plans for a Porsche 924 Cliffy.......

Red leader · 05-23-2012, 06:03 AM

retail is $90 on this guy for those that want to know.

DJCHARTERS · 05-23-2012, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Red leader

retail is $90 on this guy for those that want to know.

just became unsure. its good but i dont know if its worth the $10 less then hegemon or an igear seeker.

flamepanther · 05-23-2012, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Red leader

retail is $90 on this guy for those that want to know.

Thanks for the info! Do you know whether this is an upgrade or a partial KO?

skiss · 05-23-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Red leader

retail is $90 on this guy for those that want to know.

I think this reshell is fantastic. But that is far beyond the price I'd pay for a reshelled classic. I really do like this though.

05-23-2012, 04:59 AM	#1
Orodruin @deathformer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,793 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Collection Count: 800-ish News Credits: 2	R-Design R2DS9100 Animation Version Bumblebee From Kapow: [Links are hidden for guests. Please Register.] We have a strange but quite cool reveal for you today in the shape of the new R-Design Bumblebee which appears to be a VW style re-shell of the Classics Bumblebee figure. Coming with a Spike figure and weapon this guy could be just what the doctor ordered for people desperate to get that G1 style Bee in their collection. Old style VW bug alt mode, roughly in scale (robot mode anyway) with MP-10. Central NJ Meet-ups The main Collection, my Rodimus Collection, and Feedback

05-23-2012, 05:51 AM	#3
DJCHARTERS TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,477 Location: newcastle, united kingdom Collection Count: 40 classics style News Credits: 5	ill bite and definately buy it. i think it may just be the way its posed that makes it look a bit awkward. MY SALES THREAD INCLUDING MUSIC LABEL SOUNDWAVE, UNITED JAZZ AND GRAPPLE AND RENERFORM SECURITY CHIEF. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-...ovie-chug.html

05-23-2012, 05:57 AM	#4
Orodruin @deathformer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,793 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Collection Count: 800-ish News Credits: 2	Taking a closer look, it seems like it's just a new outer shell on a Classics Bee. Central NJ Meet-ups The main Collection, my Rodimus Collection, and Feedback

05-23-2012, 06:01 AM	#6
TigerBlade Prepare for extermination Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,670 Location: Doncaster, UK Collection Count: 33	I just don't like the doors being on the arms, they look alot better being tucked behind the feet. Having said that if it's priced right it's bought on sight. Wonder if they have plans for a Porsche 924 Cliffy....... Scale matters

05-23-2012, 05:14 AM	#2
JouetCOM Autobot Officer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 233 Location: Malaysia News Credits: 1	Wow....it's quite nice, but i think the robot mode may need some improvements...... Taken from [Links are hidden for guests. Please Register.]

05-23-2012, 05:57 AM	#5
flamepanther PAC-MAN HAT!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,002 Location: Texa$ Collection Count: 355+	I like: It's a really nice reshell of the HasTak Classics Bumblebee. I dislike: It's a reshell of the HasTak Classics Bumblebee. Having recently disassembled a Classics Bee though, I can say that this could easily be done as an upgrade kit instead of a reshelled KO. If that's the route they're going, then I will happily rescind my complaint.

05-23-2012, 06:03 AM	#7
Red leader Nom Nom Nom Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,231 Location: Probably at work Collection Count: probably too many :) News Credits: 83	retail is $90 on this guy for those that want to know.