Okay, I'll try to remember to message you around DotM Bee's release.

 

It is interesting they added extra molding to the back of the front tires. What's the purpose of that?

This looks good but I think I will stick with my custom '07 Bee.

 

Don't stop bee-leaving!

 

I don’t know why Hasbro is being so difficult with SS14 Ironhide. He appeared as a main character in three films, THREE FILMS for goodness sake!

 

They legit could re-release him with 0 changes under the rotf name too and people would buy it up.

 

Hand to God: until more accurate toys started coming out and I watched reviews of them, I had zero idea that Optimus, Ironhide, or Bumblebee changed at all in the first 3 movies.

 

Agreed, and even that seem to be hard for Hasbro. There are so many things Hasbro can do with this character and mold.

They can re-release SS14 with Dark Blue (2007 Allspark off-road Ironhide), ROTF NEST Alliance gray version, and even G1 Red would work.

 

At this point, I'd pay a premium for a PF version...

 

100% I even own the original release and would still buy a re-release that has no changes both cause I painted mine a little bit and would like an un-painted/modified copy and because he's my favorite Bayverse character.

At some point, I want to ask Samlock either why he hasn't and others haven't been rereleased that are hard to find or if it's possible. But they really should do at the least a DOTM version cause I'm pretty sure he and Que are the only Autobots left to be done from DOTM.

 

I know I would lol. Much better than drop $200+ on the aftermarket lol.

 

That sure is movie Bumblebee.

 

Ironhide is probably the biggest offender due to his rarity, but considering how many WFC Trilogy figures have been repacked in the following line over the past few years, I'm shocked it hasn't happened more often for Studio Series given how long the line has gone on and how many "major" characters have been done.

The last time an original design Optimus Prime has been available was summer 2019 with Leader DOTM Optimus Prime, which was 3 years ago now! It's slightly mitigated by the upcoming PF (although it's the outdated mold), but the you'd think that's a character/design they'd want to have regularly available as the line goes on.

Reissuing major characters like Prime, Ironhide, and Starscream could help support the more obscure characters like Hatchet or Onslaught while also helping people who may be interested in jumping into the line now complete their casts.

 

The only modern Camaro Bee I own is the concept one from 2007 which of course towers over the modern figures. Can anyone give a quick breakdown of the pros and cons of all Studio Series versions (including exclusives if there are any) so I can decide which to get? Things I'm primarily looking for: gray plastic should not be too light, yellow plastic/paint should not be too light (and plastic should match paint), wheels should be painted, head should be reasonably well sculpted and with painted details.

 

sounds like most of that is up to personal preference. doubt you'd get any set answer.

 

Since you're looking for the gray plastic to not be too light I'd say that rules out the ROTF version of the SS Modern Camaro mold.

The 07 version and upcoming DOTM version are similar color wise. The 07 has the masked head while the DOTM is unmasked, although the 07 probably has a bit better paint job overall. Between those two it's largely up to personal preference!

 

I hope this is the last time we get this head sculpt from Bumblebee. At least the eyes need some serious remolding.

 

i think i am just going to stick with TLK Bee

 

The added yellow to the middle chest really makes a huge difference.