Some things take a while to be revealed, and this news post is a clear example of that. Two years after our first report we finally have in-hand images of the Hasbro China Taobao Exclusive Studio Series Camo Blackout thanks to TransFans.
This figure is special and very limited redeco of Studio Series Blackout which was available as a special giveaway prize for customers who bought Studio Series figures from Hasbro China TaoBao site ONLY in May 15, 2019. Yes, just in one day. This figure was limited to only 88 figures worldwide since it was a special custom job by Chinese artist Li Yunfeng.
The box is the same as the original Hasbro Studio Series release, but it has a numbered sticker (the one in the pics is 79 of the 88 made) and another one with Li’s Sang Zhong Studio logo. Blackout features an interesting blue faded finishing that looks original and different compared to the original gray Blackout. This may be one of the most hard-to-find Studio Series figures, to the point we got images after 2 years of its original release.
Check out the mirrored images attached to this news post and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Nevermore
Thats just the Omni7 exclusive version that was released two years ago. It's not new.
New images of Transformers: Bumblebee (Rusty Volkswagon) 7-11 Japan exclusive – Transformers News – TFW2005
Supposedly, it's identical to the Hasbro Target exclusive "Then and Now" two-pack release except the Takara version was available individually.
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Also, this is the Volkswagen Bumblebee sculpt. This thread is about the Classic Camaro figure.
Mike Smith
The Hasbro version looks better, IMO as both Blackout and Grindor were USAF and USN aircraft, respectiviely. This repaint is done in the same colors as the PLA AF.
NGW
Hasbro's looks better.
LEGOprime
I’m wondering why Hasbro and Takara Tomy still haven’t released a Grindor repaint of the Studio Series Blackout mold yet. I know that Grindor has some differences from Blackout, such as his size and his vehicle mode, but making and releasing that repaint is something that Hasbro would definitely do. After all, I’m sure that a lot of people still want that mold and a lot of people also want Grindor to make his way into this toy line.
influence82
It looks good and I am glad the owner decided to share some in-hand pics so we can see what it actually looks like. When it was first announced originally, I wanted to buy this but since it is a hand-painted custom with the availability of a Lucky Draw figure (like the Milk Deluxe Optimus Prime), I feel it is OK for me to pass on this. I am not criticizing the existence of this official toy like some other debbie downers, I just don't think it is for me. Will Hasbro release a repainted of this mold? I see no reason not to. It will not have the same camouflage though.
EDIT: After reading this thread again and seeing how some people dislike the undamaged Bumblebee, I figured the first SS-01 Bumblebee is movie accurate to the Bumblebee Movie Prequel, not the 2007 Movie.
Mercutio
Yeah, who wants to transform their transformers. (Me.)
Did the artist actually hand-paint 88 of these? That sounds incredibly tedious.
What a strange, strange release. Maybe a 3rd party will give us a camo deco that doesn't chip off and is actually available to purchase.
megatroptimus
Decepticon Blackout (…) is an exclusive Lucky Draw prize in a contest only accessible to people who bought Studio Series figures on May 15, 2018 on Hasbro China's official TaoBao online shop. There were only 88 Blackouts made. He is decoed in a less than accurate camouflage deco painted by Chinese artist Li Yunfeng of SangZong Repaint Studio.
The warning sticker on the packaging notes that fiddling and transforming him may result in the deco being chipped off.
Astrotrain52
Bock bock bock bock bock
xueyue2
I don't expect you later ask me to lay eggs because I tasted some omelette?
jrod1019
I do love his Pave Low heavy-lift helicopter mode only thing I never liked were his hands though.
PlanckEpoch
I know this is such a big nitpicky thing to say but the gloss coat on Blackout ruins it. Military vehicles are never glossed, but finished in matte!
Astrotrain52
I mean they both look good to me
Care to show us your repaints?
Ezilla82
Ooh, camo styled Blackout, that doesn't look too bad on him.
xueyue2
More examples:
![[IMG]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/FFQDm2W5J-oPwlGOVznMBpi8Zay68xUD6rt31p168cz0z_5oARMEe3YBN_zbrz8BmyUh1LjcpNxyX_kCd01ygwBp2arC3stHKndFyqfs4gH7yJIgxabRuw)
![[IMG]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/8vpGyHjL8Z7MjRZQFIIgsj5dyumF25wVhjg3MUHn818RXw-XrSD-OO3fVKKJ19TRVwBkn9QmHuZD65N4TgweAleX387UHZRAXh6xxu9_YxYqWo2Pem2bIA)
![[IMG]](https://ss16.sinaimg.cn/orignal/4cef2cb2g8e0956576bcf)
"丧钟" (mourning bell)'s repain works. His style is always greasy, dusty. I don't see much improve over the years.
While personally I think "炮手/Gunner" repaint is at a higher standard.
![[IMG]](https://inews.gtimg.com/newsapp_bt/0/7249081833/640)
![[IMG]](https://inews.gtimg.com/newsapp_bt/0/7249081841/640)
![[IMG]](http://s3.actoys.net/pcupload/2014/0619/20140619114205710.jpg)
xueyue2
Not sure about the Bumblebee, but this blackout is a fan repaint by a so-called "master" (or self-claimed "master") . It's clearly stated on this pic.
His name is "丧钟", translate to "mourning bell".
I read a lot about him on Baidu Transformer forum. 7 or 8 years ago when very few people did repaint in China, he was quite famous then, but his skill didn't improve much, while more and more transformers repaint artists (like "炮手/Gunner" and "小雨") showed up, people started to make fun of him.
But one thing for sure, he is good advertising his work.
Soundwavelover2004
Cool
Shmoptimus Prime
Wait, this really exists? Are we sure it's not a fan paint job? It looks like it's chipping already…
A much more subtle camo pattern would be better but still interesting to see.
Nevermore
Just wanted to remind people that there are three different rusty Camaro Bumblebees out there:
– TaoBao exclusive 01 (the version from the beginning of this thread)
– Toys"R"Us Singapore exclusive 01
– 27 Clunker Bumblebee
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Paladin
is this the closest we're getting to Studio Series Grindor?