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The Real Ultimate Bumblebee
Bumblebee is arguably the most popular Transformer behind Optimus Prime. Even Megatron (at least these days) doesn't hold a candle. We've seen many different versions of this Autobot so how does this one stand up? **Note: This is NOT the deluxe version of Bumble that sells for less than ten bucks. This is the Human Alliance Bumblebee - an altogether bigger and higher...
Published 11 months ago by D Strick
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Fun toy but not durable - lasted two weeks
My 5-year-old son received this Transformer as a gift, and he was thrilled with it, until it snapped in half near the back of a front fender (after only two weeks of play time). Now the toy is unusable. We are very disappointed, as he loved playing with Bumblebee and Sam. My son has lots of other Transformers, and he does not play roughly with them. It's a shame that...
Published 8 months ago by Deborah K. Currie
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
The Real Ultimate Bumblebee, August 17, 2009
Durability: Fun: Educational:
This review is from: Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam (Toy)
Bumblebee is arguably the most popular Transformer behind Optimus Prime. Even Megatron (at least these days) doesn't hold a candle. We've seen many different versions of this Autobot so how does this one stand up? **Note: This is NOT the deluxe version of Bumble that sells for less than ten bucks. This is the Human Alliance Bumblebee - an altogether bigger and higher quality toy. **
For Kids:
In either robot or vehicle mode this is a quality toy with lots of detail and fun to play with. The inclusion of the Sam Witwicky action figure is a bonus for kids as well. I'm far from a kid (on the outside) these days but I remember loving the G1 transformers and the little action figure you could put inside - pretending you're that little guy with a big robot pal. The human factor is often forgotten these days. The main downside for kids is that the transformation is hard and like many of these movie transformers there are probably many kids who wouldn't have the patience for it.
For Adults:
Again, this is a bigger more detailed version. The car is top notch and while the interior could have more detail that it has an interior at all is a bonus considering that's a first for this line. This human alliance Bumblebee is almost twice the size of the deluxe version and a lot of that additional detail shows in the clear windows and seats, steering wheel and interior of the car.
In robot mode, words may not be able to describe it (I'll try to have some pics up). There is so much detail in this guy that I'd compare to the new Leader Class Optimus Prime as far as screen accuracy. Let's just say that this is the best representation of movie Bumblebee I've ever seen and I own the huge Ultimate Bumblebee... He's got the most accurate head sculpt and includes the battle mask that no other version I own does! Despite initial misgivings I found that the seats were well hidden in robot mode (they're out there but placed in such a way as to be unobtrusive). The back bumpers become the knee caps and another first (aside from the battle mask) the chest actually has two rotating sections to make the "tilted" look of his "pecks". Even that his right hand is a blaster does not make a big difference as it is so well done (and believe me, I've been upset by that blaster hand in many versions - why not a rotatable hand / weapon?) and looks so good.
His articulation is off the charts too. Tranformers have good articulation and this guy has great! I can't think of a pose I can't get him into (31 points at least). Flip his battle mask up or down, place his missiles where you want, he looks good.
For adult collectors the additional 2.5" Sam figure is not such a great deal. Sure he's there and sure he's pretty well areticulted but you have a giant robot to deal with. It should be said though that the robot has several options to carry the human - in his hand, on his shoulder or in his seat. That may be fun for you or the kids.
Maybe 30 plus dollars seems like a lot but maybe not once you get your hands on him. Transform and roll out with this Bumblebee. He's great and puts past versions to shame. His transformation is challenging but rewarding.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Fun toy but not durable - lasted two weeks, November 14, 2009
Durability: Fun: Educational:
This review is from: Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam (Toy)
My 5-year-old son received this Transformer as a gift, and he was thrilled with it, until it snapped in half near the back of a front fender (after only two weeks of play time). Now the toy is unusable. We are very disappointed, as he loved playing with Bumblebee and Sam. My son has lots of other Transformers, and he does not play roughly with them. It's a shame that this toy didn't last long, given that it is so expensive.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Transformer Bumblebee with Sam, are really big hit with my Grandson!!!, September 20, 2009
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This review is from: Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam (Toy)
I have bought several transformers for my Grandson over the last few years. This by far was the best made of them all. It also was the biggest hit at his birthday party. You should have a big run on these after all those little boys got a chance to play with it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Best Bumblebee yet, January 18, 2010
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This review is from: Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam (Toy)
I was skeptical after the Deluxe Bumblebee version but in my opinion this is the best one ever. Robot mode is perfect. Good proportions with no awkward stuff hanging out anywhere. Great detail throughout with little gears and hydraulic details molded in. I have over a dozen transformers including many Alternators and this has to be my favorite. Way better than the deluxe version and even better than the Ultimate Bumblebee. Just a really well done robot mode with tons of pose-ability, I can't say enough. Transformation is fun and with lots of intricacies but not too difficult. Everything snaps together well. Car mode is very cool with nice details like clear windows on the exterior and a steering wheel and dashboard in the interior. The only gripes might be that the seats on his arms for Sam are kind of corny, but I just flip them to the bottom and out of the way. The only thing Hasbro can do to outdo this is to make a Leader class Bumblebee, but maybe it's better not to mess with perfection. Grab it!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
THE BEST BUMBLEBEE!, December 21, 2009
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This review is from: Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam (Toy)
i officially love this.it is perfect for my transformers collection. its more detailed like bumblebee than the other versions.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Best Bumblebee Yet, February 10, 2010
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This review is from: Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam (Toy)
This is a truly awesome transformer. Bumblebee's vehicle mode is a yellow 2010 Chevy Camaro. He rolls beautifully, and he even has seats inside so Sam can ride in him. I have had no problems with this toy at all, just fun. The robot mode looks like a million dollars. His head, (compared to earlier versions) is very accurate. His eyes can glow when they are in front of a light source, which makes Bumblebee come alive! His feet aren't exactly like they are in the movie, but he can stand with no support in certain positions. His arm cannon functions well, and looks sweet too. I highly recommend this toy!
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AWESOME BUMBLEBEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, November 16, 2009
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This review is from: Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam (Toy)
THIS IS SWEET! UNLIKE THE OTHER BUMBLEBEE'S OF REVENGE OF THE FALLEN RIPOFFS THIS IS WAY BETTER THAN ANY BUMBLEBEE! SAM WITWICKY IS ALSO FUN TO PLAY WITH I ALSO RECOMMEND Transformers Movie 2 Human Alliance - Sideswipe w/ Sergeant Epps AND Transformers Movie 2 Human Alliance - Autobot Skids with Mikaela!!!!!!!
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THE BEST BUMBLEBEE EVER!, August 19, 2009
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This review is from: Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam (Toy)
THIS IS EASIER TO TRANSFORM THAN THE OLD CAMARO IN THE FIRST MOVIE TOY IF YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND THIS ONE ALREADY HAS THE BATTLE MASK AND COMES WITH SAM WITWICKY A MUST HAVE!!!!!!!!!!
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good transformer, July 27, 2010
Durability: Fun: Educational:
This review is from: Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam (Toy)
I was a little nervous purchasing this transformer, since some do break easily, are small, and are hard to transform. But this Bumblebee transformer is great. My son had it transformed in just a little bit. It is a good size and very durable so far.
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Good model, bad toy, July 1, 2010
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This review is from: Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam (Toy)
I bought this recently for my friend who loves Transformers. Right as it came out of the box I was surprised at how good the actual quality of the model is. The paint and decals on the body are really good looking, and the clear windows add a lot of realism to the car form.
As any good transformer fan is going to do, we went to work on transforming it from it's car form to robot form. This is a very difficult task indeed. Most of the parts are hard to get a grip on, and alot of times you don't think the piece can move for fear of breaking it, but after checking the instructions for the 5th time you realize it is safe to pull a bit harder. Although plenty strong enough or a careful modeler to transform, this is definitely not something a kid would be able to do more than once without snapping pieces.
With the car fully transformed to robot mode (a good 45 minute affair), I was once again pleasantly surprised with the actual craftsmanship of the model. It looks wonderful, and has a ton of points of articulation, making it move quite well. The robot form can stand on it's own and hold poses. The only part I dislike about the robot form is the head, which appears to be a different plastic than the rest of the body, and actually pops off without much force.
My last remarks will be about the Sam model which comes with the model. Sam can fit inside when the model is in robot mode, and there are plenty of areas designed to hold Sam in the robot mode. Sam himself has an amazing amount of articulation, having arm joints, legs, knees, even a waist joint. Sam is made out of a different material than bumble bee though, and his craftsmanship besides the pose-ability is quite poor. His face looks extremely simple, and the paint is no where near comparable to Bumble Bee's. (Sam is currently strapped to a rocket awaiting the 4th of July celebrations)
Last Thoughts - This toy should really be treated more like a model. Although it is extremely pose-able, transforms and has a rider, the parts themselves to not feel sturdy, and any type of prolonged play would likely break one of the many pieces. Over all it is a great addition to any transformer collection, and looks exceptionally good when posed up high on a shelf, to watch over all humans and keep our planet free.
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