Anyone else interested in a Zeta Bii?

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by myoung555, Mar 1, 2018.

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Would you buy a Zeta Bii

Poll closed Mar 15, 2018.
  1. Yes

    64.5%
  2. No

    35.5%
  1. myoung555

    myoung555 Well-Known Member

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    I’ve been looking for a Toyworld Bii for awhile now without success.

    Curious if anyone else is hoping that Zeta will reissue a Bii since they seem to be letting other TW figures get a second chance.

    Would you pick a Zeta Bii if given the chance?
     
  2. Mormolyce

    Mormolyce Throbbing Member

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    Seems like such an easy redeco to make a Zeta Cliffjumper at least.

    The upcoming Cliffys aren't as chibi as this guy, so surely there's a market.
     
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  3. Kurome

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    This was the first thing that came to my mind!
     
  4. TCJJ

    TCJJ 125% Tank Engine

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    I'd be down for that, and I really like MP Bumblebee as-is. Actually, I'd love another blue Big but this time with a proper new head for Glyph.
     
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  5. Robogeek28

    Robogeek28 Proud grandpa

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    Right there with ya...
     
  6. darkeros

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    I have got one I never bought MP bumblebee I think toyworld-zeta bii is way better than takara version but the problem is its head is too small according to other masterpieces.

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  7. deaculpa

    deaculpa Stand Alone Complex

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    I’d prefer a new mold of a decent bee. Kind of wondering fp or ocular max willl do it.
     
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  8. Scourgatron

    Scourgatron 4D Smart-ass

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    Not until they put out a painted Crank
     
  9. autobot prowl

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    Possibly, I've always wanted that mold
     
  10. Max Rawhide

    Max Rawhide Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' ... uh, never mind

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    I missed out on the gold repaint, partly because I only saw it in a set with the (not wanted by me) blue version.

    If Zeta would release the Gold Bii I could see myself buy it.
     
  11. dmarsee

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    I’ve seen batches appear on eBay from time to time, sold by legit sellers. The price really fluctuates.
    When I started looking, it was impossible to find a Bii for less than $90. Later, I found some for $45.

    I bought mine at ~$70, which I think is more than he’s worth. :/

    Like, as much as I like him (I prefer this aesthetics to MP Bumblebee), he’s only marginally better than the 2006 Classics mold, from a build quality perspective.

    But, given Zeta’s price-lowering ways, it seems reasonable that they might re-issue Bii at a lower-than-$70 price point. If they do, that would be good news for collectors everywhere.

    But, Zeta, if you’re reading this:
    Please fix the ball joint that connects the back of the car mode to the bot’s backpack. Once it pops off, reconnecting it is a trial like no other.
     
  12. Skrunklemin

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    I'd buy it. Toyworld also had an awesome IDW-ish Cliffjumper from the throttlebot Goldbug mold. Would love for Zeta to release that as well (if they have it).
     
  13. Rewind

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    I voted yes BUT only if they tweak the tolerances a bit. My original Bii, which is still my favorite G1 style Bumblebee toy by far, has gotten very loose in his hip and feet joints. They were already a little loose when he was new but they've gotten worse and he can fall pretty easily. Maybe add some soft detents.
     
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  14. TylerB

    TylerB We all know they're supposed to be chrome.

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    I want the mold in gold, good old chrome gold
     
  15. Tontus314

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    I'd be interested in this.
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    Other than that, I'm good with the various MP Bees and my blue Bii.
     
  16. davidsix

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    Did you really look for just wanted to start a poll because I see all 3 (blue,gold,yellow) instock on ebay and china retailerso_O 
     
  17. CronoSabre

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    MGS had a head that worked well for this. I think I might actually have it in a bin somewhere.

    I've been tempted to get this for a while but for some reason can't pull the trigger. I'm pretty happy with my Mech Planet bumblebee now though so I don't think I can justify getting this one too.
     
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  18. SpectrumBelle

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    Sure, but I'd like a new head and altered deco (the yellow pelvis is a must for me)
     
  19. myoung555

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    He wasn’t available the last time I looked. I just saw all of the Zeta/TW figures coming back so I thought to ask. Pretty gun-shy from buying from eBay
     
  20. azdragon58

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    Anyone interested, I have Bii... Would let him go, just shoot me a PM...