Zeta Toys Zeta-V ZV-01 Pioneer (Bumblebee Movie VW Beetle Bumblebee)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Shmoptimus Prime, Jan 15, 2019.

  1. dmc2008

    dmc2008 Well-Known Member

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    I\'m not usually into 3P stuff, and I\'ve been getting out of the movie game, BUT.... This will remain on my radar.  Looks amazing.
     
  2. Skrunklemin

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    Not into MPM-type stuff, but this is a REALLY impressive design and I'm sold.

    Minor inaccuracies from using real vehicle parts for the sake of a better overall figure is the kind of trade-off that I wish Takara would consider these days.
     
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  3. Snaku

    Snaku Primes Don't Party

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    Useless post is useless. Also there isn't a good movie Bumblebee yet.
     
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  4. bellpeppers

    bellpeppers A Meat Popsicle

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    I dunno- I've had better OSKO's.

    I'm not a stickler for accuracy or scale, but I just want a figure that isn't misery to TF whose kibble interfere's with posing.
     
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  5. justframbo

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    It's what happens when a character is designed like this to the point where it can't go from one to the other in real life.
     
  6. BrutiKing

    BrutiKing M O I S T

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    At least the design here is more plausible than aoe or tlk characters
     
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  7. MichaelGaxiola

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    This just continues the trend of movie-inspired figures being the only third party stuff that interests me. Though, this'll be the first I might actually buy. I really wish he was studio series size, as most of my figures are under leader class size, and I would prefer not to have Bumblebee towering over them.
     
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  8. Shmoptimus Prime

    Shmoptimus Prime Za Warudo!

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    Hey @Black Convoy can I get a news credit for starting the thread and posting the original renders?

    Also, this looks pretty damn good for a transformable figure! I want to see beetle mode though before I’d decide if I want to buy. Also price.
     
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  9. justframbo

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    Ohoho definitely! I was comparing more to the initial trilogy films, 4/5 have this issue wtritten all over it.
     
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  10. Destron Supreme

    Destron Supreme My Gee-Wun is the One with the Chins.

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    I’m not a huge third party buyer just due to being on a college kid budget, but I think I need to save up for this one. I really like the new movie design, and I’m still more than a little high off it, especially after it’s been officially declared as a reboot.
     
  11. Scott8797

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    This looks great! Probably the closest thing to the movie look we will get in a transformable figure. Gotta see alt mode now. 
     
  12. Skrunklemin

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    For sure, and that's exactly why minor inaccuracies are A-OK in my opinion. This clearly represents the intended character and will also be an awesome figure all on its own. My comment on Takara was for the sacrifices MP-45 made for exact accuracy from the front as opposed to the (better) route this designer took. It's what I immediately thought of when I saw this and realized it does transform.
     
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  13. cutestprincess

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    Ooooh, might have to grab this one when it drops. I like mpm 7, but I'd definitely appreciate a more movie accurate take! Honestly I would have preferred a v2 movie bug Bee over a v2 of g1 bee (I'd like to imagine the mpm designer would have done a better job than whoever designed v2 g1 bee), but a good 3rd party effort that can get the job done is good too!
     
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  14. SPLIT LIP

    SPLIT LIP Be strong enough to be gentle

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    I’ll wait to see the alt mode before getting excited, but so far this looks great.
     
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    Looks pretty good not messy at all!
     
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  16. artimus prime

    artimus prime Articulation Junkie... I'm a poser

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    This is better than MPM7. I have serious buyer's remorse with him. The only thing that bothers me is the size.
     
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    Huh, in greyscale he looks a lot like Waspinator.
     
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  18. Robbot

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    Exactly. I was like why even call him blitzwing? that name copyright is still healthy (he was in titans return) so if you make up a new name your securing another copyright. Call him downspin or dronestrike or something. And i agree about jazz too. Its like Bey saw the animated movie and thought all transformers had to be killed of every movie.

    On topic: i love this guy and how he captures the big feet and forearms of the movie design. He almost looks like a live action mega man robot or metabee from medabots and i love both of those franchises
     
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  19. MichaelGaxiola

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    As much as I like him, he's a little blocky for bee. Though, the model in the film was very cheaty transformation-wise, so I don't know how much better he could turn out.
     
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  20. skywarp-2

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    My problem with this is the hips.. I wonder if they can beef the upper legs and thighs up some to make it more like the CGI model? If they have some tolerances in there, would be worth it. IMO that is the only piece that needs work. IDK if the rest of him is a bit off, it looks heads and tails better then the MP official.