Earlier this year, it was revealed that Battle Ops Bumblebee was primarily designed by TakaraTomy, unlike the Ultimate Bumblebee, who was designed primarily by Hasbro. With that said, it’s no suprise that TakaraTomy will be releasing Battle Ops Bumblebee in Japan. What may be surprising, is that it will be released(image from Futaba Channel) as part of the Transformers Movie Masterpiece line!
Read on for more info! As with the previously announced Movie Masterpiece Starscream, the Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee will most likely sport some deco differences in comparison to its US counterpart. Some of these differences may be seen in the photo:
- Chrome rims
- Clear(uncolored) right hand
- More paint apps
- Possibly molded in darker gray plastic
bny888
The price is a big turn off… The Battle Ops Bee can now be bought for less than US$70 in our country…
Shin Densetsu
I like the Battle Ops Bumblebee and think it's one of the best movie Bumblebee figures made(HA being the best IMHO). Saw the yen price, HOLY SHIT. I guess Japan must be doing a limited run of this guy or something.
megatroptimus
Scout Bumblebee too.
ZeroEdge
Now all we need is a Voyager and LEader Bumlebee…and I have a feeling those aren't far off.
anubis20
Mother of God!!! MSRP of 13,440 yen! I like the light up gimmick though but im definitely passing on this.
https://www.mpsnet.co.jp/HobbyNet/productone.aspx?pno=86641
Tigermegatron
a true G-1 MP Bumblebee would be based off the Volkwagon bee car design. any other car mode like the classics 1.0 deluxe & the movie camaro's won't be considered a true G-1 alt mode for bumblebee.
IMO,at best the HA Bumblebee is the best bumblebee new mold toy released thus far.
payton34
I saw that this morning, geez…
Bgrngod
The BBTS pre-order price for this guy jumped from $124.99 to $159.99. Yikes.
Ra88
Speaking of, they should get back to doing those. So many possibilities… Or hell, maybe even just reissue the two they already did, since it's practically impossible to find them these days, let alone for a decent price.
tf7
Oh, not this Geeeewwuuun thing all over again…
Wasn't there like five statements pages ago?
G1-LORD GANGSTA
Learn 2 write please. This bee has no wings it dont fly should not be a MP
Sidecutter
The Brave Saga Masterpiece toys would like to have a word with you.
There's more than one Takara Masterpiece line, for more than one property, that's all. There's nothing limiting Takara to only doing MPs of G1 toys. Whether or not this toy has any right to be called a Masterpiece is another matter, of course.
That was Hasbro's answer regarding their own plans, and so far it's been perfectly true. Hasbro has nothing to do with the Movie Masterpiece line, and no say in how Takara chooses to sell the toys.
Non-Chibi car mode would help…
Lrn 2 English, plz.
wildfly
Is there an echo in here?
unclemarsellus
I will happily pick this up. Scale be damned. Looks great and I'm glad I didn't bother with the Battle Ops version.
Trailbreaker77
I will be picking this up it will be my one and only TF Movie Bumble Bee.
ease
U want G1? Push down on Battle ops Bee's right fender/wheel in vehicle mode to activate 2 sound clips from the 80s cartoon opening theme!(not listed in instructions). He also looks nice with deluxe Ravage on his back/shoulder,like their battle in ROTF. I got him as a gift,suprised the hell out of me! Best movie Bee so far.
megatroptimus
Been done before with MP Convoy playing with WST Convoy.
tf7
Off topic, but, someone needs to have that picture quoted "Masturbation, Playing with Yourself"
Dolza_Khyron
title's miss leading.
it should say, "battle ops bee, in Masterpiece packaging"
bny888
Well, I'm just glad I haven't gotten the Battle Ops Bee…