Last up in our look at recent Masterpiece releases from Japan is MP-21R Bumble (Red Body) aka Red Bumblebee. Red Bee is a repaint of Masterpiece Bumblebee and now comes in the alternate color which filled the pegs back in 1984. For our casual reader – this isn’t meant to be Cliffjumper, Bumblebee was produced in both red and yellow and packaged as Bumblebee back in the 80s. For fans of the mold or Masterpiece completionists we now have another clone to add to the ranks. Some key shots and discussion are attached to this story after the break or you can check out 40+ pics in our full gallery here: TFW2005’s MP-21R Masterpiece Bumble (Red Body) Full Gallery.
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ICYMI: Check our recent galleries for Road Rage and Clampdown as well.
Digger
Man somebody needs to make a cliffjumper shapeways kit for red bee.
Printformers
A head option if you like more info here https://youtu.be/pz-B6Lbbn24
Printformers
I finally got my Red Bee. He is awesome and looks like a real masterpiece with the chrome parts! The inside of the box is a bit disappointing as most of the accessories are gone but the figure looks more detailed somehow and make's up for it.
I finally made some pictures with my idea for the Cliffjumper option.
megabot6969
QC issue, every panel on mine is a different shade of red. It's especially evident on the hood when transformed.
charsdc2
Loving my red BB!
Pharoid
No extras and no battlemask. Since you are doing a toy to represent the toy and not the toon why not include the battlemask? I fucking hate TT sometimes. Red Bee needs the battlemask.
GizmoTron
Red Bee looks fantastic, it's just too bad they decided to strip him of all of the extras but charge the same price.
unicronic
Yes I'm aware of that but it's a Porsche that never seemed to make sense in terms of size.
However the transformation and general look of CJ was very similar to BB hence why I'm sure they could retool the mold somehow.
KOtron
Dear Takara, Can you please make a Cliffjumper
[Wing_Saber-X]
that custom CJ head too big for the MP Bee body… …
Printformers
Mine is stuck in customs I did not think i would get it but i decided to turn him into a Cliffjumper. I have the head 80% ready but i need the figure to sample the exact red color Here is a rough version Hopefully i can make a full preview before the week's end if the release him from customs.
Dista
Love the red on Bumblebee. Just frustrates the hell out of me that they chose NOT to include the face mask as that's what's on the toy it's supposed to be based on. Any news of a third party mask?
Gauntletblade
It's nice to see a Red Bumblebee that isn't automatically called Cliffjumper, but I believe the most important question here is… Does he bounce?
Sylent
I agree, but in before the inevitable "CJ is a Porsche" argument.
unicronic
Red Bee seems like a missed opportunity. I know the history behind this Red Bee but Cliffjumper surely could have come from the same base mold.
Tony_Bacala
Masterpiece MP-21R Bumble (Red Body) Gallery – Transformer World 2005 – TFW2005.COM
Updated with Red bee.
Merged Road Rage, Clamp, and Bee 2005 gallery talk into this one thread.
I love that Bee mold.
[Wing_Saber-X]
Clampdown is hawt. Better than MP Red Alert..imo. Killer pics, Tony B!!!
MetalStorm
Clampdown will never be stuck between a rock and a hard place!
Autovolt 127
Clampdown hates rocks.
*punch*
Marto6
Beautiful photos! Like my figure… It seams yours came with the light bar installed backwards as well. Maybe they all have? Turn it around and it will fit much better.. Figure wise, my only complaint is the slot in the hands will not hold the gun. He must have a closed fist to due so… Paint apps are awesome and crisp thought.