The official Transformers Instagram and Facebook accounts have uploaded a new Leaked From Cybertron image featuring the stage 1 production prototype of Studio Series SS-18 Bumblebee (VW Beetle).
We have several shots of the early unpainted prototype (curiously made in yellow plastic) of Bumblebee’s latest incarnation from his first solo movie.
Today’s image follows previous detailed views of Studio Series Blackout and Grimlock & Power of the Primes Dinobots Slash, Sludge, Slug (G1 Slag), Snarl, Swoop, Grimlock, Predaking, Evolution Rodimus Prime, Studio Series Jazz, Brawl, and Grimlock. and the Optimus Prime’s Transformers Trading Card
Check the image after the jump and then let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
TheSoundwave
That's been brought up quite a few times, but to be fair we don't know that he won't have them in the movie. We've only seen a tiny portion of movie footage. Maybe those wings unfold during battle or something. Honestly, he could have them for the majority of the movie. Considering most of the promo images have wings, I strongly suspect they'll appear at some point.
Zeke1
Something I noticed today that kinda bummed me out: the doors!
The movie version doesn't show the doors. So why does the figure show them?
That seems like a huge error to make IMHO – like a third arm or something.
It's not a deal breaker but..but…just goddammit!
TCJJ
"Leaked from Cybertron: something the Chinese already leaked for us and did a way better job at marketing."
Amen to this. I gave up trying to get figures at retail ages ago. Then suddenly NZ got a bunch of figures other countries hadn't got. And then the scalpers showed up again (bad enough in the US, but in a small country, they're arguably worse). Their distribution is so ass-backwards.
optimusprimeroc
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it does have ankle tilt but its not a tilt in the center of the foot its a pin
u can see the ankle pin with the foot on the left in vehicle position and the foot on the right tilted all the way
Chronix
Why didn\'t they use this kind of yellow on the final figure?
Zeke1
I hope Studio Series makes an evasion mode Prime. Including this Bumblebee it would give us a set of movie figures that transform into their G1 alt-modes
Nevermore
Well, we've already established that Hasbro's marketing team isn't on speaking terms with their distribution department…
Zeke1
I didn’t know it was on shelves yet. But your point is still valid considering full pictures of the figure have been released
Nevermore
How can they call it a "sneak peek" if the figure is already available for purchase
payres
Production Prototype of Studio Series 18 VW BB
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Zeke1
I really want this new Bee! I'm a little worried because it doesn't look like it has ankle tilt. But hopefully it transforms easier then the wave 1 version.
Nevermore
Better yet, just subscribe to this thread.
ReadyParzivalOne
oh ok… if you find them and remember… can you tag me in the photos of them?
Nevermore
I assume there are, but I haven't found them yet, i.e. they haven't been added to Amazon or the Walmart website yet.
ReadyParzivalOne
i meant official box and figure images, not the leak
ReadyParzivalOne
re there images like those 3 ironhide images for all the other new figures shown?
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Aimless Misfire
Shadow Raider is the only one I like. I don't really care about movie stuff. I just wish he had a jet alt mode. The head & color scheme would look awesome on the Nitro mold.
lonewolf96
25 this year that we know of I say that because I dont think that Hasbro will wait to release a jet form of shatter in studio series after the movie comes out.
The car modes of the con duo I don't know why but I see them as a 2pk next year like the bumble bee then and now 2pk.
There are at least 8 we know of that popped up in listings probably for release in 2019 we've yet to see
Chaos Muffin
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I thought they were doing only 25, like they showed on that poster.
Really hope I'm wrong tho.