Still deciding if I should buy this figure or wait for a reissue. I'm reading about the paint differences which might look odd when its displayed.

 

Damn, Ambitron, incredible work. That's how he's supposed to look. Makes me want to snag some extra faces and customize them. The serious face on mine is fine, but the smiley face is unusable thanks to the half painted eyes that make him look like a paranoid pothead.

 

If there's a re-release, I'm sure the same issues will persist. They haven't been super prevalent enough where everyone's complaining. I'd wait and see also on the MP-21g release and see how the paint is on there.

 

I caved and got him

 

Anyone know when or if HLJ or AE will carry the MP G2 bumblebee again?

 

Check back the closer we get to it's release, most times they get extras or people cancel their preorders.

 

I've seen it happen at HLJ way more than Amiami.

 

Available now at HLJ 6:56 am pacific standard time

 

Damn I've been checking here and there but have missed it each time. I'm sure it'll come into stock shortly before it comes out like all the other ones.

 

I removed the autobot symbol on his foot/bonnet. A foot just seems a weird place have it. I used Windex which is gentle enough that it didn't damage the yellow paint underneath. It came off gradually with persistent rubbing and a cotton bud.

Also had to apply some Future to Spaniel because his arms and legs keep popping off. I was actually kind of shocked to see such a quality issue with something that is supposed to be aimed at the collector's market. I don't handle my toys roughly either.

Has anyone else had the problem with Bee's black bumper piece falling off also?

 

^^^^ the rear bumper on mine also comes off rather easily when transforming him. It stays in place otherwise.

 

My bumper also falls off, although much less so on my G2, and I think I may have lost my black licence plate.  

 

Of my four Bumblebees (5 including G2) only one of them had a fairly loose back bumper. In fact the main problem was that the part that needs to fold into his back that the bumper is attached to was quite tight, so the bumper would flip off very easily.

I'd be happy to send you one of mine, god knows I've got enough licence plates between all my Bumblebees!

 

Starting a hive over there, queen bee?

 

Really? Are you sure? I think my Bumblebee would like that...  

Very kind offer, Sam. I will shoot you a PM later.  

 

Just a sneak peek of posable hands I've been making for this guy. Still needs a bit of touching up, but hopefully I'll post the tutorial soon.