Disappointed that the initial Weaponizer Bumblebee release had inaccurate stripes? Want a more show accurate figure? Good news, a more show-accurate variant has appeared! Dudicus has spotted a Variant Weaponizer Bumblebee at his local Fred Meyer store in Vancouver, Washington. This could be a running change so be patient it may take a while before it shows up in mass market, depending on how well the existing figure sells in your area(s).
Click on the thumbnail for a closer look at the stripes.
moreprimeland
Well…he does look better…maybe I'll pick up one for my nephew for Xmas.
Probably been about that time it'll show up here.
nemesisred
lol I picked this up yesterday and I didn't every know, it looks a lot better than the first one I got. :/
Hollywood Hoist
Except this is the weaponizer size class and there is no revealed wave 2. So it's not like it's preventing anything else from coming out.
BIGGUY007
NICE!! Now if they'd knock about $10 off the price, I'd get it!!
Autovolt 127
Oh yes because a stripe totally makes a huge difference…..well it looks better but still pass.
turbobungle
This variant is in the UK!!! Both types are on the shelves at Smyths Toys in Chadwell Hth.
Starfire22
All this means to me is it's still bumblebee, and he's going to be clogging more shelves now.
megatroptimus
I like it when someone posts something only to get replies like "Meh, saw it 15 years ago. NOT NEWS!"
Omnius
I'm seeing a lot of "Malibu Stacy… with a new hat!" responses here. Is there really that much demand for both versions?
jjtitus
Man, now this makes me jealous. I have the thin striped one and now the thick one looks way better. Bah!
Digilaut
Oh hey, not that I was interested in this toy, but those thin stripes bugged the hell out of me. Looks better this way!
Shin Densetsu
Saw it at Walmart earlier
bny888
I saw this variant when I was in Beijing, I did not get one because my luggage was already heavy, hehe. Might get it when it sees local release.
charsdc2
Pass!
Jack Darby
Well crap! Guess I'll have to get me one of these now even though I already have the other one plus with these just being 30 and my love for Bee I can't resist.
Reaper Cloud
So just by adding a thicker line of paint will warrant some of you to buy this figure?! o_0 Funny how I haven't read any "I refuse to buy this guy since the paint stripe is so small" complaints before. lol
The three reviews that I've watched for this figure (Optibotimus, Peaugh, and MisterFanWank) all had the thin striped version…so I'm guessing that this change happened somewhat recently.
ToddJumper
I do not think this is a new find. I bought one of these at Kmart back in August, I also live in Washington.
RedAlert Rescue
a side by side comparison would be nice.
Kylehudson14
Guess I will get him now…
Matty
That's actually a really good switch. I guess I'll look for the striped ones.