Third party manufacturer i-Gear has updated their Facebook wall with new work in progress images for a new Volkswagen Beetle transformer. Shown only in vehicle mode, the prototype appears complete. From this vehicle mode design, it would appear that this Bumblebee uses the same transformation scheme as the Universe Legends Bumblebee. Will he be only Bumblebee or will we have immediate repaints on the way? Click above to view all images.
Update: New painted protoype images from iGear’s website have been added to the gallery.
Scaleface
Had to think what this was for a minute. The Bee01!
Transformers iGear Legends Bumblebee i-Gear Bee 01 VW Beetle | eBay
kaszal
Sorry, it sold quickly.
Insane Galvatron
I just checked your eBay page, it's not there.
kaszal
Got one on eBay now in case anyone is interested, thank you.
LeTigre
I wish there was an elbow joint. Other than that, not bad, not bad at all.
Cheem The Rup
Just released !
edit: the price is very fair ! $30 per set with free shipping
http://shop.igeartoys.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&product_id=103
bny888
Gonna get that watch! I mean that Bee! Hehe.
Ribieconvoy
http://shop.igeartoys.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=101
18 bucks shipped?
I'm about to channel my inner Beast Wars Megs.
Yesssssssssssssssssssss.
Cheem The Rup
LOL
VitaminZinc
That bot mode is horrific. Major pass for me.
Optimus Vader
Probably.
Bgrngod
I just saw that too and I am shocked. I wonder if iGear hasn't accurately represented these to BBTS and they are not aware that it looks like several of the components are scaled up Hasbro engineering.
That also puts BBTS in the line of fire from Volkswagen, which couldn't really do much about iGear selling from overseas.
The question is… is that watch a knockoff?
RedAlert Rescue
I see on E-bay they are pre-ordered for £13.00 or so including the shipping so you might be able to shave a little off that depending on the supplier – but if the plastic quality is OK at that price i'll bite.
Is there any images with it's arms raise yet (I hope they do raise and are not completely blocked by his backpack).
The style is good it's an ideal modern/retro update of the 80's Bumblebee and should look just like the others once it's moulded in colour.
I do think i'll be needing some tiny Autobot & Decepticon logo's now though for all these tiny toys that lack them.
Perhaps the extra space in the back end could have allowed them to mould a jet booster on the underside of his kibble hood – but that is hardly essential.
I don't mind the head being the same as the Classics one as much as I originally did – being the way he is just means he will slot it all the better with the proper Legends and I can use the red Legends Henkei toy as Cliffjumper and have him be a different mould to Bumblebee then.
I'd not mind either if they reheaded him as Goldbug, or made a chrome/gold one or a white one or a blue one… being so cheap I'm happy to see that.
I agree a legends scale Arcee would be interesting to see if feasible.
Optimus Vader
I just saw this on their FB page. With the new Legends Prime.. and a watch.
wolfe
Not fond of the robot mode.
bny888
I love them, I asked a friend to order a pair for me. Although I'd much rather call the red one "Red Bumblebee" than Cliffjumper.
KA
Dumb lookin arms
MrFX
I wish that these toys' arms would come out a bit more at the shoulder – I think it would really help with the look. I'd bite for sure…awesome price, no doubt, but they just look off to me. Congrats to everyone who is taking the plunge, though. Hope they turn out better in-hand than they are in-picture.
jasonmako
Pass… I'de rather buy an Arcee instead.
GinoPuppy
not sure if someone already posted this info or not, but they are up for pre-order now at igearUnofficial Transformers Toy Site – We Love Transformers Toys! the set of two for $30 free shipping or individually at $18 a piece with free shipping.
if i were to get one it would be bumble bee for his accurate car mode. but i dislike his robot mode too much…. i'll probably pass.