We have a really hot sighting and reveal today. Our very own 2005 Boards member megatronix1002 was lucky to find (and buy of course) the new Studio Series #15 Bumblebee & Charlie at his local Target.
This is our first look at this toy, and it is more than a nice surprise. According to the Studio Series Line-up seen before, we were expecting the Studio Series #1 Bumblebee mold (again) with a Charlie mini-figure. To our surprise, the images reveal that this toy is not a simple redeco, but it comes in a bigger box with extra parts for the alt mode, to add a new front bumper, side fenders, rear spoiler and 2 options for the front hood including a cool hot rod engine. While a great addition to the mold, these parts can’t be attached to the robot mode, except the hood attachments. Some fans may have noticed that the original mold had several slots and connectors on the alt mode. Now we see this was indeed planned for this release.
The figure seems to be similar in deco to the original Studio Series #1 Bumblebee, but with some silver paint missing. As another nice surprise, this toy comes with a sticker sheet to apply 2 different sets of extra details and racing marks to the alt mode. According to the images on the back of the box, we have several options to choose.
It’s indeed a surprising find. It’s time to dash to your local Target to see if you are able to grab this mold to add it to your Studio Series collection! Happy hunting everybody! You can check out the mirrored images after the jump and join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards. Alternatively, you can also read megatronix1002 review and gallery in our Transformers Feedback & Reviews forum.
optimusprimeroc
i can confirm the windshield on ss15 holds on better than it does on ss01
Shmoptimus Prime
I passed this guy up at the comic book shop a couple weeks ago. He was priced at $39.99 which felt way too high. Plus I heard the QC issues from the first release are still present, PLUS less paint makes him look kinda cheap in person. I don't think I'm interested in this set anymore.
Nevermore
It's apparently a "shared exclusive" between several online retailers that was found at exactly one Target store for whatever reason.
transmasterc
Not that I care but what happed to this set? Was it a Target exclusive or not? I never saw it in my area.
Nevermore
That's not new.
Studio Series SS-15 Deluxe Class Rebekah's Garage Bumblebee & Charlie Stock Images And Pre-Order – Transformers News – TFW2005
AzT
With a TRU sticker at EE – ?
Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Class Rebekah's Garage Bumblebee with Charlie Figure – Exclusive – Entertainment Earth
meisterman
as a random kid working on the floor, i take great offence from that
ILoveDinobot
I went to the customer service desk, and they scanned it. It didn't show up in his computer. He said it's not an item from Target. I didn't fucking show it to a random kid working on the floor.
Ligertron
Well if a Target employee said it then it must be true.
ILoveDinobot
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Hi guys, i got one of these and brought it to Target and they said it's not in their system and they don't sell them.
meisterman
Y’know I really don’t need this, But damn it if I don’t want Charlie and the backdrop
optimusprimeroc
yea im one of the last people to see anything new in my walmart i just saw ss18 on sat at my walmart and he was spotted in california over a month ago
Black Convoy
Oh, thanks. So, we are still waiting for this set to pop up at stores.
Fc203
Hes talking about ss18 vw bumblebee not ss15
Black Convoy
Do you have a picture of that please?
optimusprimeroc
i found another ss18 at my walmart
optimusprimeroc
the hood can stay in place but the bumper and spoilers and side skirts have to be removed for transformation but im gonna try working on that once i get the set
Rated X
Ill let you know but I only found that one.
MrNiceGuy
Doubt it. It's probably based on a concept drawing for the character given to the sculptors early on or something.
I like the toy look better, though.
optimusprimeroc
Illinois but I'll pay for shipping if u want