Zeta Toys on Weibo have uploaded images of the gray prototype of their new Zeta Toys Zeta-V ZV-01 Pioneer (Bumblebee Movie VW Beetle Bumblebee).
This is a new line by Zeta Toys. Their first figure tries to recreate Bumblebee’s robot mode as seen in the movie, so he has no visible “door wings” on his back, they are folded over it now. This new toy includes several other accessories like a blaster, battle mask, battle hammer and 2 swords. 18 cm tall with die- cast parts. No alt mode images yet.
We still have no specific information on the price, but the announcement indicates it is due to release on summer this year. Be sure to stay tuned with TFW2005 for more information when it’s available. This is the first prototype, so changes may be done in the future. Click on the bar to see the mirrored images and join to the discussion on the 2005 Boards.
rendsora
Yup from what I've read on this thread TW has only one release thus far.
Georgii10235
For me, they’re both pretty even in terms of engineering, ToyWorld probably has an edge in that department but since they haven’t released anything yet, can’t be too sure.
UT’s sculpt for Hot Rod and Megs is way more accurate than TW’s sculpts for both their Primes. TW comes a close second, Zeta is probably 3rd place. TW’s sculpt is good, but still has catching up to do with UT.
octobotimus
They released their bulldog which people seemed to like, and their B.B. seems to be coming next month. So stuffs moving.
rendsora
Have TW actually released anything from their Bayformers toyline?
Their TLK Prime..whatever happened to it?
Digger
Hmmmmm. Dunno about that. But I won’t let that out here.
LeoJ
For general design I’d say UT but for robot mode accuracy and sculpt I gotta give to toywold yeah
octobotimus
Personally think TW is leading the charge with their engineering and detail on the movie figures. (cant speak on quality as I don't own any but for whats released seems to be good)
rendsora
UT is leading the pack for 3P Bayformers design (just like FT for G1 Mps).
Maximus Danz
Can Unique toys just, Do all the movie figures?
Digger
I very much hope both happen.
LeoJ
I agree. A high octane bumble bee would be nice too
Prime time 101
Well they need to make a tlk bumblebee and a Stinger too
LeoJ
The unknown bumble bee thread depicts a bumble bee that looks suspiciously like a UT’s take on bumblebee would
Prime time 101
There’s still more Aoe and tlk figs to make so probably not anytime soon
Digger
Dx9/UT would probably do that.
DarkRed401
i want to see a 3rd party include charlie
Mercutio
Not round enough. I'll wait for a proper chubby Bee.
Shmoptimus Prime
Yeah I gotta agree here. Blitzwing especially looks like his torso is huge and round and the rest looks too gangly. Good efforts for a first try at movie accuracy but neither are enough to warrant a purchase from me, especially after the insanity that is Unique Toys/DX9 elevating their game with every release.