I just realized that AF stood for Action Figure.
Another thing about Nendoroids is that there are over 1000 different kinds and their parts are interchangeable, which may result in many more nightmares for Transformers fans.

 

Dude that Bumblebee's Nendoroid as fuck.

 

Not sure when they started showing up in stock, but the official Japanese Goodsmile site has them in stock now with option for international US shipping. Other places I've checked out, including Goodsmile's US site, still say pre-order. 2000 yen for int'l shipping.

Nendoroid Bumblebee | GOODSMILE GLOBAL ONLINE SHOP
Nendoroid Optimus Prime | GOODSMILE GLOBAL ONLINE SHOP

 

I wasn't sure where to post this "review" of sorts and this seems the only thread about it, which I think it's surprising, because as someone who got OP as their first Nendo ever (after waiting 5 months and 2 delays), they're really good, although I can see why the $/£50 price tag can make some hesitate.


Just from the packaging alone, he looks like he’s already worth the price, not to mention the alternative hands and blaster accessories, as well as the standard nendoroid base/stand, although he can do so on his own. I also thought this background was pretty cool!


For being so tiny, he sure has a lot of articulation.
Feet, knees, hips, abs, shoulders, bicep rotation and hinge and some articulation from the overly large cute head, along with the swappable hands, which give plenty but not a lot for expression.

"Don't talk to me or my son ever again."



Here's some pics comparing it to SS38 - going the the paintjob of the nendo, he would fit more alongside the Takara 2-pack version.

There's a lot more pics which I put on my Instagram: Login • Instagram

 

Great pics! Most nendos rely on swappable limbs to do poses and have basic articulation only but some releases get more articulation instead of alternate limbs (of the ones I own, the Monster Hunter female Nargacuga armor has full articulation). Seems like Optimus, and I assume Bee also, got this special treatment.

 

Thanks! I saw a video review of Bee and he has many more options for swappable parts than prime, who only has 6 hands in total, with 4 being spare - it definitely feels like filler to try and make up for the lack of options, but the articulation, along with small details like leg wheels, definitely helps make it worth the price.

 

Apologies, I kind of stole one of your pictures to make a meme. I will make this a quote to link the original to source your pics:

 

Toyarena has both in stock. Goodsmile's US shop does too but there maybe a 2-3 week delay in getting items out.