
Via Weibo user Notrab we have images of some new redecos of Studio Series figures. Transformers: Studio Series Rusty Bumblebee and Camo Blackout Images for your viewing pleasure.
These are Limited edition figures from Hasbro China’s flagship storeNew. According to a comment from Mark Hong On Facebook these figures were a special giveaway prize for the customers who bought Studio Series figures from Hasbro CN’s TaoBao site at May 15. One Day only.
Blackout features an interesting blue faded finishing while Bumblebee looks a gorgeous rusty and old look. Bumblebee’s packaging look the same as the Hasbro release, even with the same number 1, but comes in vehicle mode. So far, fans interested in getting these variants will have to wait for online dealers to have them in stock.
You can click on the bar to check out the mirrored images on this news post and then chime in your impressions on the 2005 B0ards!
DocSeth81
do you like bread
Ltcolonel97062
Personally, I'd like to see the back of the box for the "Rusted Bumblebee".
ReadyParzivalOne
Where’s blackout images????
Lord Dcast
It's going to be difficult to find photos. First off, since there are only 88 in existence, not many people are going to have them. Then, there's the firewall. Most people in China don't have access to most American sites, especially social media. Finally, many people getting these will be casuals, so factor those in someone's going to have to do some serious weibo searching…only for it to be reposted on Daimchoc and barely acknowledged.
World Prime
So no in-hand images of the blackout reprint yet? Just BB?
eltonlin98
If Hasbro does a Platinum Edition set as they did with AOE and releases that BB within the 1st movie core cast of 5, I'm down
RodimusSupreme
You'd be surprised how many people care. Honestly, only the front part of the helicopter (the cockpit/Blackout's chest) would really need to be remolded to be accurate to the type of helicopter that Grindor turns into. It's small enough of a change that I feel Hasbro could do that and repaint it without too much hassle. I'd still get Grindor if he was a straight repaint, though, but that little attention to detail would be a pleasant surprise.
Lord Dcast
This release system pisses me off. If you're going to do a gold chromed variant for a lucky dip, fine. Don't do this.
I was arguing with someone yesterday, and he was saying that Grindor was a different helicopter type in the movie. Honestly? I don't care. They're so similar that nobody really cares. If the west can get this deco as maybe a Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive, it would be greatly appreciated. Doesn't matter if I don't live in America. I'd find a way to get it, just as I have with the last exclusives.
RodimusSupreme
Pretty sure you'd just get a warped toy…
This is a rare statement.
Would you really want Grindor to be released this way? I wouldn't. It's probably for the better.
MrSoundwave64Z
Damn, I actually want that Blackout…
Lord Dcast
…I fucking hate this. Such an amazing deco, but only 88 were ever made?
Screw it. I\'ll make my own Grindor. This is just cruel.
Jazz of Staniz
Hey, at least it's not Grindor. Then again, Grindor actually appeared in the movie…
rdarkstream
i want that blackout…i better have a chance at it
lake88
The sea camo Blackout is painted by this known customizer from China. You can find some of his sale items on Taobao.
微博
The BB looks like a factory job seeing how it has a custom bubble. Maybe they'll reuse it for some other event or sell off unsold ones as a premium, idk.
NGW
Man is that a terrible look for Blackout. Happy with my standard retail release.
Cykill 1
I can make a suggestion that will help you save a lot of money. Just get the regular Bumblebee and leave in outside in the sun for a couple of months and you will get the same effect. Probably save you $40.
deathzero23
Hey, there's a thin line difference between a RUST & a SHIT
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fschuler
Seems to fit the character as well…poor shit covered little guy…
Music
I really tried avoiding saying that, but the truth is too potent to ignore.
Like come on, this looks like someone pulled this out of their rectal cavity.
fschuler
Fixed…Lol…
Here's to hoping we get a naval camp version of Blackout at some point…