I know right now that this character from the new movie is really a hot commodity for Transformers action figure collectors. Most of the time that I went to the malls hunting for the BB Camaro 08 it’s always been out of stocks. But when I accidentally saw one piece on the shelves the price tag was high and I can’t afford one. It seems that the stocks are running dry during the last few months. Alas when I went to the malls again to canvas for some new toys to buy I saw lots of BB Camaro 08 on the shelves but the price is still high. So I ignored it and went away. When I’m back again after a few weeks on the same malls that I went too. I was shock the price of Camaro 08 has a price drop. Let’s say from 100% down to 70% or 60% of its price not bad for a price drop. Maybe the BB Camaro 08 is in full swing again and will be having full stock for now. I know most of TF Collectors are bashing some stores that have a high price of BB Camaro 08. Maybe they were reading it and answered our prayers. So enough of the ranting and I’ll continue my review of the Camaro 08 that has been bugging me for a while.
If your a fan of both the character and the movie then add this toy to your collection, collectors wont regret getting bumblebee. Just be patient on his transformation and it will be all worth your time. The packaging seen in transformers is pretty well creative and such. It shows the figures alt mode quit nicely and well makes it look really good. The alternate mode of TF Movie Bumble Bee isn’t exactly a Camaro. It’s a Camaro concept car and it was really referred to as the new 2009 model. The alternate mode of it was pretty nice too and it was in the same scale as of the other Deluxe class like Barricade, Jazz, and Longarm.
Transformation is somewhat really tricky if your are a novice or a first timer in handling its first transformation. Your going to have to result on reading the manual first before transforming this beautiful toy.
The transformation goes like this you open up the doors on both of each sides, pull the legs down a bit, pull both of its shoulder down a little. Rotate the top pieces of the car then pull down the hood rotate the arms and putting the chest on to its final place. The legs splits and take the feet and pull it out. Also pull the window back inside of the leg and the back end rises up. So that’s it you have now transformed Bumble Bee on to its full glory on destroying the Decepticons.
Surprisingly the Bumblebee’s robot mode is really in par with the on screen appearance of it maybe not exactly how it is. You could see some of the details of it like faux bent license plate near the waist area, although the vehicle mode doesn't have a license plate. The doors pop out of the shoulders like wings, and the grille splits into multiple sections, just like in the movie. The paint and some details of it is really good but the largely black face, like most TF movie figs, is severely lacking paint detail.
Bumblebee is highly articulated, though what can truly be considered a point of articulation, some parts do really move simply for some transformation purposes and other gimmicks. He's got a balljoint at the neck, balljoints in the shoulders, peg biceps, hinged elbows, balljoints in the wrist, a balljoint in the waist, balljoints in the hips, multiple hinges in the knee area, hinged ankles, and hinged toes. Not too shabby by any means, although the looseness of the waist is a shame and interferes with posing.
For its accessories, the Bumblebee Camaro 08 gets a gun that vaguely resembles his cannon from the film and that’s really cool. It fits nicely in his hand, and stows between the legs in vehicle mode. You can also sway it from left to right not on a static straight forward looking gun. The gun can be split apart and "auto morphed" into a transparent blue blade which is really so cool. It can be somewhat difficult to extricate from Bumblebee's vice-like grip, so be careful.
Bumblebee is a superb figure like most of the reviews from other people this is really a must have toy. Also this toy is really hot now a days you need to get it fast or you’ll most like be disappointed when it is out of stock.
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