ROTF Preview Bumblebee vs. Human Alliance Bumblebee

Hey guys. I feel that i'm in an awkward dilemma right now. I've been wanting to get myself a ROTF stylized and updated Bumblebee but can't decide on which one to get. I've been arguing with my brother about the pros and cons with getting the preview bumblebee.

I like the head sculpt on the new Preview bumblee but since we already have the old deluxe class 2007 Bumblebee my brother argues the differences are minimal and therefore i shouldn't get it.

Meanwhile i stumbled upon the Human Alliance Bumblebee recently and it looks great judging from the vids and the pictures that are posted on the web.

In the end i list the following pros and cons for each Bumblebee that leaves me confused.


ROTF Preview Bumblebee

Pros:

-New head sculpt
-updated alternate car mode to match the new 2010 Camaro
-new arm canon
-to scale with the rest of the autobots (for the most part)
-relatively cheap.

Cons:

-Too similar to 2007 Deluxe class BB
-Arm Canon is fixed and has no right hand
-Limited poseability




Human Alliance Bumblebee


Pros:

-increased poseability
-comes with Sam Witwicky figure
-Transluscent eyes
-Comes with more accessories like arm canon and shoulder canons
Face shield too....

Cons:

-Not to scale with leader Class Optimus Prime and other Autobots
-Proportions on body are not as accurate as Deluxe Class BB?
-More expensive because of all the accessories and larger size of figure


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So my question is, if i had to choose one of these bumblebees which one should i get? Money shouldn't be a problem, its just a matter of deciding which Bumblebee is more movie accurate and fits with the rest of my movie collection.

Your feedback and own opinions are welcome!

That's a tough call but I'd go with HA BB. It looks to be really nicely detailed and though it may not scale well to the other ROTF figures, '07 BB is similar enough that you can use him instead.

If scale and cost are an issue, go with Preview.


If quality of the sculpt, play value and display options are the issue, go HA. It's by far the better figure.


I've already got Preview and am lookign for HA. Preview is nice, and I recommend him, but not over the HA one.

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If cost wasn't an issue, I would go with HA. It has pros you listed with the preview figure: the new head sculpt (with battle mask), updated alternate mode design, and arm cannon.

what about cannon bb???..........I swear I'm the only person that likes this guy

Most likely. Can't stand his chest personally.

Definitely HA Bumblebee. I have them both and HA BB is just a lot cooler. Besides if you already have the Deluxe BB the differences with the new one aren't enough to edge a purchase over HA BB.

No you're not. I plan to buy him as soon as I see him on the shelves.

I don't see sufficient differences in the preview BB to buy another of that mould yet - I'm waiting until Cannon BB shows up.

HABB, on the other hand... the toy is great. It's actually my favourite of the ones I've got, so far - the size and poseability are well worth the price. As far as I'm concerned, the only slight snag with it is that it may have set an unreachable bar for the rest of the HA line

My opinion.... Get em both.. If money isn't an issue then buy both. Preveiw is a nice update for the main line bb. But ha bb is wwaaaayyy to sweet to pass up.

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