As we get closer to the Bumblebee Movie premiere, more merchandising, toys and material continue surfacing in different ways. Today we have something very original. An auction for a Bumblebee Willys Jeep movie prop.
This item is on auction via screenused.com and this is supposed to be Bumblebee’s first alt mode in the film which we had already seen it in the trailer. According to the description, the jeep has got custom painted dirt and some other post-production details. You can read the full description and price of the item here.
We have mirrored the available images for you viewing pleasure after the jump. Interested in buying it? Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
ReadyParzivalOne
Who owns it now????
ReadyParzivalOne
I’ve tried finding and haven’t been able to
Angry Camaro
I'm unsure how you would reinstall or enable those safety systems through the computer. I know this because it was on the original auction listing for the vehicle when GM had it for sale. The title stated it was not for street use. Do some research as I'm sure you'll be able to find the postings online. Perhaps you can track down where the vehicle is currently located.
ReadyParzivalOne
well you can probably make the car legal again by changing setting and how do you know what they did to the car?
Angry Camaro
The car's computer is modified to disable all safety systems such as ABS and GM's stilibitrack. Etc. This is done to make stunts easier. Computer could have also been modified for more torque output and more horsepower. The recall is not hard to get serviced at all.
ReadyParzivalOne
How is it not legal? And it’s not hard to get it serviced
malcontentman
Still can't unsee Swindle here:
BeePrime_WFCTX_106023
Exactly, plus his argument is meaningless when you take into account Bee's alt mode in the prequel comic.
BeePrime_WFCTX_106023
Lol. What's funny?
Angry Camaro
That car isn't street legal due to the stunt modifications. Plus, I highly doubt that vehicle has had the ignition pin recall serviced. That is 100% a need for all Pontiac Solstice models.
Unknown. Most likely in a Paramount storage warehouse just like where the Wreckers are.
Caminus Prime
What about Ratchet?
MindChamber
I wonder if the jeep is a way to tie Bee to that WW2 nonsense
merphul
I'm still confused by this move, especially with these new photos. I got nothing against Bee being a different vehicle, but not sure why it was necessary to use a vehicle that is specifically and iconically tied to Hound, other than… trolling?
emoo
I really don't get how some can be surprised this was bee, or thought it might be another character. Right in the trailer there is a scene where it shows Bee with the jeep chest
we_are_forest
Anyone else hoping that this was going to be Swindle?
Digger
Hey, maybe when they make a figure of this they’ll make one or someone will make a green hound version.
Beastwarsfan95
I didn’t know those where called “Willy’s jeeps”, and though there was a new Transformers character named “Willy” lol.
WarConvoy
I\'m not sure I can accept Bee as a Jeep Willy. My favoret transformer other then Prime is Hound and I always wanted to see him as a Jeep n the movies. Dont get me wrong John Goodman ver of hound is great and funny. I still cant wait to see more photos of the Masterpiece Hound.