Bumblebee (WFC)/toys

Bumblebeeis a popular bot with lots of toys and more coming!

Contents 1Toys 1.1Generations 1.2Transformers(2010) 1.3Prime 1.3.1First Edition 1.3.2Cyberverse 1.3.3Robots in Disguise 1.3.4Beast Hunters 1.4Rescue Bots 1.4.1Energize 1.4.2Beam Box 1.4.3Rescan Series 1.4.4Superchargers 1.4.5Epic Figures 1.4.6Flip Racers 1.4.7Knight Watch 1.4.8Rescue Guard 1.5Kre-O 1.5.1Robots in Disguise 1.6Go! 1.7Construct-Bots 1.8Robots in Disguise(2015) 1.8.1Legion Class 1.8.2One-Step Changers 1.8.3Warrior Class 1.8.4Hyper Change Heroes / 3-Step Changers 1.8.5Titan Changers 1.8.6Super Class 1.8.7Mini-Con Battle Packs 1.8.8Power Surge 1.8.9Crash Combiners 1.8.10Activator Combiners 1.8.11Team Combiners 1.9International Day of Friendship 1.10Hero Mashers 1.11Platinum Edition 1.12Rescue Bots Academy 1.12.1Flip Racers 1.12.2Mini Bot Racers 1.12.3Rescan Series 1.12.4Mighty Mighties 1.13Buzzworthy Bumblebee 1.14Dinobot Adventures 1.15Studio Series 2Notes 2.1Arms Up Modes 3References

Toys

Generations

• Cybertronian Bumblebee(Deluxe Class,2010)

• Accessories:Handgun
• Known designers:Joe Kyde(Hasbro),Tomoya Miyake(TakaraTomy)

Part of the first wave ofGenerationsDeluxe Class toys,War for CybertronCybertronian Bumblebee transforms into a "Cybertronian courier mode". In robot mode, his gauntlets each have a wrist-mounted flip-out blade. His handgun is held via5 mm post,and can be stored inside his rear bumper in either robot or vehicle mode. Bumblebee's head appears to havelight-piping,but his eyes are painted over in blue, thus rendering the gimmick neutered. His legs are generally loose at the mid-thigh joint due to being used for transformation.

He and CybertronianOptimus Primeshipped ahead of their two other wavemates in the United States viaToys "R" Us.

This mold wasredecoedintoUnitedBumblebee Cybertron Mode,as well asretooledintoGenerations/War for CybertronCliffjumperandUnitedCliffjumper Cybertron Mode.In fact, Bumblebee's instructions depict him with Cliffjumper's head, revealing the retool before it was officially announced. This mold also inspired the "Damus" body forIDW comiccharacterTarn.

• More information on Cybertronian Bumblebee at TFU.info

Transformers(2010)

• Rage over Cybertron(Multi-pack, 2011)

• Accessories:Handgun

TransformersCybertronian Bumblebee is aToys "R" Us-exclusiveredeco ofGenerationsCybertronian Bumblebee, with most of the original version's black plastic changed to gray, clear blue headlights and rims, red tint for the windows, most of the red paint details changed to blue, and additional blue circuitry paint details resembling the "overshield" effect from theWar for Cybertrongame.

He was only available in a three-pack with similar redecos ofCybertronian Optimus PrimeandCybertronian Megatron.

• More information on "Rage over Cybertron" Cybertronian Bumblebee at TFU.info

Prime

First Edition

• Bumblebee and Arcee, Includes Raf Esquivel and Jack Darby(Multi-pack, 2011)

• Release date:October 13,2011
• Accessories:Arm-mounted twin-cannon

The first Bumblebee is an orange-ishredecoof "First Edition" Bumblebee (see below for more details), with livery making him resemble the famous yellow taxi cabs of New York.

This Bee was only available in aNew York Comic Con 2011exclusive multi-pack, packed in with a pinkArceeand NY-shirt-wearingJack DarbyandRaf Esquivelfigurines. This set was released a few short months before thePrimetoyline began to hit shelves in the US.

• More information on First Edition NYCC Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee(Deluxe Class, 2011)

• Number:001
• TakaraTomy release date:December 28,2011
• Accessories:Arm-mounted twin-cannon, stand
• Known designers:Eric Siebenaler(Hasbro)

Part of the first wave ofPrime: First Editionfigures, this Deluxe-sized incarnation of Bumblebee transforms into a yellow "Urbana 500"muscle car (a fictional car model). His arm-mounted twin-barreled blaster accessory can be pegged via 5 mm peg into either of his forearms, and stows underneath his vehicle mode.

As with other "First Edition"Primefigures, he comes with a cardboard display stand which sits at the bottom of the packaging.

• More information on First Edition Bumblebee at TFU.info

Cyberverse

• Bumblebee(Cyberverse Legion, 2012)

• Series / number:2 / 001
• TakaraTomy ID number:EZ-04
• TakaraTomy release date:March 31,2012
• Accessories:Blaster
• Known designers:Joe Kyde(Hasbro)

Part of the first wave of Hasbro'sPrimeSeries 2CyberverseLegion Class toys, Bumblebee transforms into a the fictional "Urbana 500"muscle car. He features numerous3 mm portsfor mounting Cyberverse weapons, such as on his hands, doors/arms, and roof/back.

He comes with a blaster modeled after his in-show cannon, which features two 3 mm posts and a port, and is cast in soft translucent red plastic. This weapon, in a variety of colors, is also used byCyberverseArcee,Evac,Hyperspeed Wheeljack,Autobot Tailgate,theredecoof Bumblebee that comes with theBumblebee Battle Suit(see below) and2014TransformersProtectobot Groove.

Some units had the blaster molded in significantly more flexible (and also more creamy and less translucent) plastic.

In Japan, Bumblebee was part of the first wave of thePrime-themedportion of the ongoing, multi-franchiseEZ Collectionseries, with no notable changes.

• More information on Cyberverse Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Quickblade Bumblebee(Cyberverse Legion, 2012)

• Series / number:2 / 011
• Accessories:Combat blade
• Known designers:Joe Kyde(Hasbro)

Part of the third wave ofPrime CyberverseLegion Class toys, Quickblade Bumblebee is a redeco of Legion Class Bumblebee in black with yellow stripes, loosely resembling the deco he later assumes in Season 3 of thePrimecartoon.He comes with a "combat blade", a soft translucent-green blade weapon that can mount/be held via any of its four 3 mm pegs.

The blade weapon was originally designed forCyberverseRatchet,and was also released (in various colors) withCliffjumper,Knock Out,andDark of the MoonMirage.

• More information on Quickblade Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee Battle Suit(Cyberverse Vehicle, 2012)

• Series / number:2 / 003
• Accessories:Large missile-firing blaster, missile, small double-barreled blaster
• Known designers:Joe Kyde(Hasbro)

Part of the second wave ofPrime CyberverseVehicle playsets, theBumblebee Battle Suitcomes with a redeco of Legion Class Bumblebee, which features brighter, paler yellow plastic, trades in his black stripes for sparkly dark-blue, replaces his silver-painted windshields with metallic light-blue, switches the silver on his abdomen and shins with metallic dark-blue, replaces the black grill with silver, omits the stripe portions at the center of the hood, and removes the silver on his feet.

In addition to the suit's other accessories, Bumblebee still comes with his double-barreled blaster, with the color changed from translucent red to translucent light blue.

• Autobot Set(Multi-pack, 2012)

• ID number:EZ-SP1
• Release date:November 24,2012
• Accessories:Blaster

In Japan, Bumblebee was also available in a specialEZ Collectionsix-figure set towards the back end of the line. This version of Bumblebee ismostlythe same, but replaces his yellow plastic with a darker shade of metallic yellow.

This set also included similarly-altered versions ofRatchet,Bulkhead,Optimus Prime,Arcee,andWheeljack.

• Bumblebee(Cyberverse Legion, 2013)

• Series / number:3 / 004
• Accessories:"Eagleshot Bow"
• Known designers:Joe Kyde(Hasbro)

Part of the first wave ofBeast HuntersSeries 3CyberverseLegion Class toys, Bumblebee is a redeco and significant "retool"(in the loosest sense of the term;literallyevery single part except for his wheels and the shoulder joints is modified) of Legion Class Bumblebee, transforming into a heavily-armed Urbana 500 muscle car with spikes covering the front wheels, sculpted missile launchers and boosters/blasters on the doors, armor panels at the rear, and a large version of his double-barreled blaster sculpted onto his hood, the barrels of which end up mounted on his chest/shoulders in robot mode. He sports various 3 mm ports in the same places the original Legion Class toy did.

He comes with the "Eagleshot Bow",a crossbow which has two 3 mm ports and three posts, allowing it to mount/be mounted in different ways. This bow, in varying colors, was also used byAirachnid,Windrazor,andRippersnapper.

In 2017, this Bumblebee also saw release as one of three random free gifts packed in with theWalmartexclusive Blu-Ray release of the fourlive-action movies.

• More information onBeast HuntersCyberverse Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Energon Driller with Bumblebee(Cyberverse Vehicle, 2013)

• Series / number:3 / 003
• Accessories:Prod, saw, Eagleshot Bow, Energon Booster
• Known designers:Joe Kyde(Hasbro)

The only new product from the second wave ofPrime: Beast Hunters CyberverseVehicle playsets, theEnergon Driller(a redeco of the Series 2 Driller stripped of its electronics) comes with a redeco of Legion Class Series 3 Bumblebee, who features an ever-so-slightly darker shade of yellow plastic, black instead of charcoal wheels and hip and shoulder joints, dark metallic blue instead of black paint details for his front bumper, windscreen, shins and forearms/vehicle mode doors, black instead of silver paint operations for the face and the double-barreled blaster on the hood, and less saturated blue paint operations for the eyes.

He comes with blue redecos of the Series 2 Driller's prod and saw accessories, which were originally meant forKnock Out,as well as the Eagleshot Bow. The Energon Booster (originally part of the Series 2 Vehicles' light-up gimmick) is also included as a separate piece no longer connected to the Driller by a power cable, and can also be used by Bumblebee as a hand-held weapon.

The Bumblebee Energon Driller was notoriously absent from US retail for many months after being available from online retailers, and even appearing at retail in Hasbro's Asian and eventually European markets. It wasn't until much later that it finally became available through discount stores such as Ross, although there have also been sightings atToys "R" UsExpress, Hastings, and Tuesday Morning stores.

Robots in Disguise

• Bumblebee(Deluxe Class, 2012)
  • Series / Number:1 / 001
  • Japanese ID number:AM-02
  • Japanese release date:March 31,2012
  • Accessories:2 arm-mounted blasters (Hasbro only), "B.B." Arms Micron (Takara only)

Part of the first wave ofPrime: Robots in DisguiseDeluxe Class toys, this Bumblebee is an entirely new mold, and features a much simpler transformation (and slightly decreased poseability), including a "dramatic head reveal": the entire car mode front section are geared together, so when the robot mode shoulders are pulled out, the hood opens up to flip out Bumblebee's head and expand his chest. Two blaster weapons are now included, which use5 mm posts and holesto mount on his forearms, engine block, or be used as hand-held weapons. They can also combine to form a larger quad-barreled cannon. While theinstructionsare rather vague about it, his folded-up roof features a tab that's meant to peg into a slot behind his pelvis, securing his roof somewhat in robot mode. This version of the toy was later retooled intoHot Shot.

In wave six of the "Robots in Disguise" toyline, Bumblebee was put into new packaging, which came with a DVD featuring thePrimeepisode "Loose Cannons".

TheTakaraTomyversion of Bumblebee, part of the first wave ofPrimetoys, is considerably different. His roof and doors have been retooled to include 5 mm-hole mounting points, which are meant to be used with the newArms Micronsystem. As such, he does not come with the Hasbro version's blasters, instead, he comes with the Arms MicronB.B.,which transforms into an oversized version of Bumblebee's wrist-mounted blasters. Hispaint operationshave also been pretty heavily decreased; his doors, roof, and rear window frame have stripe-less solid-yellow paint to cover the clear plastic, leaving his engine block, grill parts and face the only "detail-painted" parts on the toy. Most of his detailing, like his car mode striping, is provided by a separate sheet of customer-applied foilstickers.(This allows for moreshow-accuratestripes than the painted Hasbro version.) Unfortunately, he suffers from a particularly horrid case of sticker placement: Theinstructionstell you to place stickers between his front wheels and doors to continue his stripe patterns, but due to how the doors are jointed, there is not enough clearance near them to accommodate these stickers, and opening the doors willdestroythe stickers.

• More information on Robots in Disguise Bumblebee at TFU.info
• Arms Micron Bumblebee at Alfes's toy blog

• Shadow Strike Bumblebee(Deluxe, 2012)
  • Series / Number:1 / 011
  • Accessories:2 arm-mounted blasters

Part of the fourth wave ofPrime: Robots in DisguiseDeluxe Class toys, Shadow Strike Bumblebee is a redeco of "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Class Bumblebee, and is cast in gray, yellow, and translucent blue plastic. He features new yellow stripe patterns and deco, with some gray and black paint details here and there.

• More information on Shadow Strike Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Terrorcon Bumblebee(Deluxe Class,August 10,2012)
  • Accessories:"Terrorcon Zori" Arms Micron

Meant to represent Bumblebee turned into a vicious monster after being infused withDark Energon,"Terrorcon Bumblebee" is the Arms Micron Bee molding done in black, gray, and clear-purple. Rather than his nominal Arms Micron partner, B.B., he instead comes withTerrorcon Zori,a clear-purple version ofSoundwave's Micron partner. This set was available as anAEONstores exclusive in Japan.

• Bumblebee(Dark Energon Series Deluxe, 2012)
  • Number:001
  • Accessories:2 arm-mounted blasters

• Known designers:Andrew Franks(deco artist)

Another Dark-Energon-infused iteration of Bumblebee, but still an Autobot and not a brutal killing machine,Prime: Dark EnergonBumblebee is aBigBadToyStore-exclusive redeco of "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Class Bumblebee, and is cast in translucent glittery-gold and opaque blue plastics as anhomagetoGeneration 1 Goldbug.

Though he was packaged on an individual card, he was initially sold as part of a set with the Dark Energon versions ofKnock Out,Starscream,andWheeljack.He was eventually made available on his own, and the Dark Energon Series toys were eventually made available in Singapore as mass-retail releases.

• More information on Dark Energon Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Remote Controlled Bumblebee(2012)
  • Accessories:Remote control

An electronic Bumblebee, operable by remote control. As well as driving around, the remote control allows you to convert Bumblebee from car to robot and trigger his punching action.

• Bumblebee vs. Starscream: Ultimate Opponents(Entertainment Pack, 2012)
  • Accessories:Arm-mounted weapon

This Deluxe Class Bumblebee is a redeco of his First Edition release in a darker, more orange shade of yellow plastic, similar to the same mold's NYCC exclusive version. He features brighter silver highlights and an inexplicable recoloring of his racing stripes to an aqua blue, which fades back to their regular black halfway along with his car mode.

Bumblebee came packed-in with a redeco of First Edition Starscream,small unarticulated figurinesofSilasand aMECH soldier,as well as a DVD containing the episodesConvoy,Sick MindandOut of His Head.The two-pack was also available in Australian markets virtually unchanged, except the DVD was replaced with a booklet including short (and by that, we mean one sentence) bios as well asTech Specsformostofthe characters.

• Bumblebee(Weaponizer, 2012)
  • Series / Number:1 / 002
  • Japanese release date:2012-11-30
  • Accessories:Blaster pistol (Hasbro & Takara), "B.B. A" Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)

Part of the first wave ofPrime: Robots in DisguiseWeaponizer Class toys, Bumblebee is a large, roughly Leader-sized mold with a simplifiedtransformation scheme,more accurate proportions, and a grand total offourfake wheelson his person due to said transformation. He comes with a double-barreled blaster pistol which can be mounted onto his hands, forearms, and trunk.

Hismaingimmicks, however, are the two large mini-guns hidden in his hood-chest, which can deploy and "weaponize" either mode. When his robot head/engine block is pressed down, the mini-guns swing out from his hood-chest and spin, while a red LED inside his torso lights up briefly. Pushing on the gray lever/the center front fender portion (both on his chest) briefly lights up the LED again and swings the mini-guns back into his body.

Hisstock photography(& his commercial appearance) gives him acompletelydifferent vehicle decocompared to the final product, with the final toy having fewerpaint operationsoverall. The final product lacks the stripe patterns between the front wheels and doors due to that patch being made ofunpaintable plastic,shrinks the stripes on the hood, tapers the door stripes towards the front, and extends it towards the rear wheels, rearranges the stripes on the trunk, roof, and behind the engine block, shrinks the Autobot symbol on the roof, and moves said symbol to the front of the hood. The hood stripes, in particular, have beensignificantlyshrunk into what are essentiallypinstripes.

Arunning change variantof this figure features much thicker stripes on his hood chest.

The Japanese release, dubbedGatling Bumblebee,sports metallic gold paint on most of his paintable yellow plastic, and some silver details such as the stomach and the rims. He comes with a gray version of his Arms Micron, B.B.. Unlike the initial Hasbro release (and not the running change version), the pinstripes on the hood, doors, and rear wheels are much thicker.

• Bumblebee Evolution 2-pack(201?)
  • Accessories:Handgun, arm-mounted twin-cannon, two unique Scaplets

Battle damaged redecos ofGenerationsandPrimeFirst EditionDeluxe Class Bumblebee were supposed to be released in a "Bumblebee Evolution 2-pack." This was supposed to be damage inflicted by the two included, uniquely coloredScraplets.Sadly, this set never came to be, but its existence was first revealed on display atHasCon 2017.

Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Beast Hunters

• Bumblebee(Deluxe, 2013)
  • Series / Number:2 / 001
  • Accessories:2 arm-mounted blasters, Eagleshot Bow, 6 missiles

• Known designers:Andrew Scribner(deco artist)

Part of the first wave ofPrime:Beast HuntersDeluxe Class toys, Bumblebee is a redeco and extensive retool of theRobots in DisguiseDeluxe Class Bumblebee mold, transforming into a heavily-modified Urbana 500 muscle car that's covered in spikes. Bumblebee's roof has been retooled with an additional 5 mm peg-hole, and the hinge joint at the rear windshield has been removed.

He retains the two arm-mounted blasters, and now additionally comes with a larger-scale "Eagleshot Bow", a large, spring-loadedmissile-launching bow, as well as six missiles. The missiles can slide in and store on brackets in various places, with two brackets located on top of the bow, and two rotating brackets located on each door. The prods on the sides of the bow can be opened manually, but are meant to open automatically when a missile is inserted into the launcher.

His instructions include thefirst chapterof theTales of the Beast Huntersseries.

This version of the mold also served as the basis of the non-toyBeast Wars: Uprisingincarnation ofSaberback.

• More information onBeast HuntersBumblebee at TFU.info

• Night Shadow Bumblebee(Deluxe, 2013)
  • Series / Number:2 / 015
  • Accessories:2 arm-mounted blasters, Eaglefire Bow, 6 missiles

• Known designers:Andrew Scribner(deco artist)

Part of the fifth wave ofPrime: Beast HuntersDeluxe Class toys, Night Shadow Bumblebee is a redeco of hisBeast Hunterstoy, sporting a black and gold color scheme similar to his depiction in the third season of thePrimecartoon, but with additional teal and silver details. His bow has been redecoed into the "Eaglefire Bow",representing an upgraded version of his previous" Eagleshot Bow ".

His stock photos depict his hood/chest as being cast in a mixture of black and gold plastic, whereas the final product casts these parts just in black.

His instructions include thetwenty-third chapterof theTales of the Beast Huntersseries.

• More information on Night Shadow Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Talking Bumblebee / SFX Bumblebee(Battlemaster Class, 2013)
  • Accessories:Blaster pistol, bow

Part of the only wave ofPrime: Beast HuntersBattlemaster Class toys, "Talking Bumblebee" is a redeco/retool of hisRobots in DisguiseWeaponizer toy, sporting a black and yellow color scheme similar to his depiction in the third season of thePrimecartoon, as well as a new head-sculpt that features a mouth. He comes with amassivebow and features a talking gimmick (voiced byJohnny Yong Bosch!).

The European release replaced the voice clips with various sound effects and was accordingly named "SFX Bumblebee".

• More information on Talking Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee & Blight(Legion 2-pack, 2013)
  • Accessories:Eagleshot Bow

For theBeast Hunters: Predacons Risingsubline imprint, theCyberverseseries 3 Bumblebee sculpt was recolored in (vaguely)show-accurateblack and yellow colors, similar to Deluxe Class Night Shadow Bumblebee. This version of Bumblebee was only available in a two-pack withBlight.

As a secondwavePredacons Risingrelease, this set was only available as a Target exclusive in the US (and not in Canada, Australia or Europe), and on top of that was by far the rarest and hardest to find of allPredacons Risingproducts. For some reason, it was stocked by various Japan-based import stores, though, thus making this the easiest (though not cheapest) way to obtain the two-pack. Like the Abominus giftset, this two-pack features noCyberverselogo on its packaging.

• More information on Legion Night Shadow Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Nova Blast Bumblebee(Deluxe, 2013)
  • Accessories:2 arm-mounted blasters, Eagleshot Bow, 6 missiles

Part of the "Predacons Rising"subline imprint,Nova Blast Bumblebee is a redeco of hisBeast HuntersDeluxe Class toy that changes some black and yellow sections to blue, changes somepaint operations,and adds light blue flames to the sides of his hood/chest.

As a secondwavePredacons Risingrelease, Nova Blast Bumblebee was only available as aTargetexclusivein the United States (and not in Canada, Australia or Europe).

• More information on Nova Blast Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee(Deluxe, 2014)
  • Series / Number:4 / 001
  • Accessories:Sword

• Known designers:Andrew Scribner(deco artist)

Part of the first wave of 2014Prime: Beast HuntersDeluxe Class toys, Bumblebee is an enlargedknockoffcopy of hisBeast Hunters Cyberversetoy, though with minor detail differences to be more accurate as a Deluxe and the replacement of ball joints with more robust universal joints. As such, his parts count, complexity and articulation are all significantly lower than in previous Deluxes.

Due to being released after theChristmasseason andbefore the launchingof theAge of Extinctiontoy line,Bumblebee and the other figures of hiswavewere ultimately only available in Europe and Hong Kong, inEuropean packagingin both instances (an unusual occurrence for Hong Kong).

His sword is reused forTakara'sMovie Advanced SeriesRatchet.

Rescue Bots

• Bumblebee(Rescue Bot, 2011)

Part of the first wave ofRescue Botstoys,Bumblebee transforms into a yellow muscle car which presumably can be used by the humans in the rescue team to speed to problem sites, while staying within the speed limit, of course. Tugging either end of the vehicle willautotransformhim back intorobot mode.He has 5 mm compatible hands in robot mode.

• More information onRescue BotsBumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee Rescue Garage(Playset, 2011)

TheBumblebee Rescue Garagecomes with a smaller Bumblebee toy not unlike anRPMorSpeed Starstoy in function. Standing the vehicle on end reveals Bumblebee's robot mode em Boss ed on its underside. The back of Bumblebee's car mode also has a cavity in which the includedAxel Frazierfigure can ride.

• Electronic Bumblebee(2013)

A larger non-transforming toy, Bumblebee features electronic lights and sounds. His right hand is replaced by a "rescue drill" which oddly resemblesAnimatedBumblebee'sstingers,which spins when you press a button on his right forearm.

Energize

• Bumblebee(2012)
  • Accessories:Jackhammer

Bumblebee's originalRescue Botsmold was retooled to add sockets onto his hood and released as part of the "Energize" line. He also features translucent blue plastic on his hood and doors, and has a jackhammer accessory made from the same plastic which plugs into the sockets on his hood.

• Bumblebee and Graham Burns(2-pack, 2013)

Available in a two-pack withGraham Burns,Bumblebee is a non-transforming but articulated figure, with double-swivel shoulder, swivel wrists, neck, and joined-together leg swivels. His sculpt is based much more on the rather moreshow modelthan his previousRescue Botstoys. His left hand is morphed into a blue jackhammer as part of the "Energize" theme.

• More information on PVC Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee(2013)

The same non-transforming figurine of jackhammer-having Bumblebee was also available in a single bag, without Graham Burns, without any changes to the toy proper.

• Bumblebee Rescue Repair Station(Playset, 2013)
  • Accessories:"Rescue launcher", rescue missile

TheBumblebee Rescue Repair Stationis a "3D pop-up playset" that unfolds into a play area forRescue Botsfigures, and features a working "rescue hatch" and spring-loaded "rescue launcher". It is actually the Danger Room playset from Hasbro'sMarvel Superhero Squadline in new colors, but does bothretoolout that playset's Sentinel head with a crane arm claw and include a new sticker sheet. It was released in international markets to no fanfare at some point in 2013, apparently being available in at least Latin America and South Korea (the latter being English packaging with a Korean sticker).

The included Bumblebee is the same deco as the individual non-transforming figure.

• More information on the Bumblebee Rescue Repair Station at TFW2005

• Silver Force Optimus Prime and Bumblebee(2-pack, 2014)

Available withSilver Force Optimus Prime,Silver Force Bumblebee is a redeco of the Energize non-transforming figure, featuring silver through all his body. It was not sold in the United States, apparently being exclusive to CanadianTargetstores.

• Bumblebee and Scrapmaster(2-pack, 2014)

Available withScrapmaster,Bumblebee is a redeco of the "Energize" non-transforming figure (but is not branded as such) and features a color scheme reminiscent of hisPrime: Beast Huntersform.

• More information on black PVC Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee and MorBot(2-pack, 2014)

Available withMorBot,Bumblebee is an all-new non-transfoming figure based on the Rescan figure that turns into a motorcycle.

Amusingly, the way Bumblebee packaged is positioned like he was petting MorBot.

• More information on Rescan PVC Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee & Doc Greene(Figure 2-pack, 2014)

The jackhammer Bumblebee figurine was repackagedagainin the unifiedPlayskoolHeroesstyle packaging, this time partnered withDoc Green(himself an unchanged version of the toy previously packed in with theBoulder figurine).

Beam Box

• Bumblebee(Beam BoxFigure, 2013)

Bumblebee is a non-transforming figure with no articulation, mounted on a rocky base. Inserting him into theBeam BoxGame System unlocks Bumblebee into the game.

Rescan Series

• Bumblebee(Rescan, Wave 1, 2014)

Part of the first wave of the "Rescan" series, Bumblebee features a spring-loaded transformation and transforms into a motorcycle.

This figure was redecoed and given a new head for theRescan series motorcycle version of Chase.

• More information on Motorcycle Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee(Rescan, Wave 2, 2014)

Part of the second wave of the Rescan series, Bumblebee now transforms into a very goofy-looking raptor dinosaur. Pressing his robot mode chest in raptor mode activates a chomping jaw action.

• More information on Raptor Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee(Rescan, 2015)

Released in wave 7 of the Rescan series, this time Bee is back to his good old muscle-car alternate mode, which hadn't been available for a while. This toy is an all-new mold, which ultimately isn't very show-like, with his hood & grill becoming his chestplate rather than his roof.

Bumblebee's engineering and transformation pattern is also shared withQuickshadowandRescue Bots AcademyMedix,who are both all-new molds. A slight redeco of this figure wasreleased in 2018,andanother redeco was released in 2022as part of theClassic Heroes Teamtoyline.

• Bumblebee(Rescan, 2017)

Released in the 13th wave of Rescan toys, this new body for Bumblebee changes from robot to VTOL aircraft and back when his cockpit is folded down. He features articulated elbows and 5 mm compatible fists. Oddly for aRescue Botsfigure, and in common withSalvage,this articulationisn'tthe result of his transformation scheme.

This figure was significantly retooled and redecoed into theRescan series VTOL version of Blades,which was later given a new head and redecoed intoRescue Bots Academy"Academy Rescue Team" Whirl,and more extensively retooled into the plane versions ofRescue Bots AcademyHot ShotandHeatwave.

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• Bumblebee(Rescan, 2017)

Also released in the 13th wave of Rescan toys, this Bumblebee is a redeco of his earlier Raptor release in a color scheme reminiscent of hisPrime: Beast Huntersform.

• Bumblebee Rock Rescue Team(Rescue Pack, 2017)

Part of the first wave of Rescue Pack figures, Bumblebee is an all-new mold that changes from robot to rock-climbing buggy in a few easy steps. He includes two rescue Mini-Cons,Hunter the Lion-botandTalon the Eagle-Bot,as well as a newCody Burnsfigure who can interact with bots in several different combinations. Hunter can be assembled into a crane arm which can be mounted on the back of Bumblebee's vehicle mode.

This set and its wavemate showed up in stores without any word fromHasbro.

A redeco ofjust the Bumblebee toy,with red accents replaced by green, was released in wave 16 of the Rescan series. It was retooled into "Academy Rescue Team" Hot Shot, whileOff-Road Rescue Hot Shotis functionally a scaled-up version of this figure; both feature visual elements based onRescue Bots AcademyHot Shot's cartoon design, and that ofArmadaHot Shot,while the larger figure also features electronic lights and sounds. Thecement mixer version of Salvageshares engineering and a transformation pattern with this toy, but is a different mold.

• Bumblebee(Rescan, 2018)

This Bumblebee is a single-packed redeco of Bumblebee's rock-crawler vehicle mode from theBumblebee Rock Rescue Team,primarily replacing some of the red accents with green, and omitting the two Mini-Cons and Cody Burns. This version wasre-released in 2019under theRescue Bots Academytoylinewith no changes.

• Bumblebee(Rescan, 2018)

A slightly redecoed version of the2015 Rescan carversion of Bumblebee was released in 2018.^[1]The changes are mostly limited to altered hood deco, now continuous with the stripes on the roof, an all-silver waist, removal of the knee garnish and rear side windows, and a big red Rescue Bot logo on each door, which replaces the white logo on the roof in the original release. The figure's internal frame mechanism is also now black, rather than yellow.

This figure was later re-released unchanged in theRescue Bots Academytoyline.

Superchargers

• Bumblebee(Supercharger, 2015)

Along withSideswipe,forming the first (and only) wave of "Superchargers", this version of Bumblebee is slightly bigger than a Rescan figure, and transforms into an F-1-style race car withpull-back motoraction. This gimmick, located at the rear of the vehicle mode, further limits the figure's articulation even by Rescue Bots standards, as the legs do not splay out.

Epic Figures

• Bumblebee(Epic Figure, 2014)

Epic Bumblebee is a 12-inch-tall non-transforming figure. His chest opens up to fit a 2-Pack human figure, and features 5 mm fist holes to hold rescue tool accessories from other figures.

Flip Racers

• Bumblebee Quick Launch Garage(Playset, 2017)

Part of the first wave ofFlip RacerLaunchers, Bumblebee transforms automatically from a super-deformed car to robot when the vehicle mode is lifted up and placed on its end. A spring-loaded launcher will shoot Bumblebee under the airport at a high speed. The launcher is compatible with theChomp & Chase Raceway.

• Optimus Prime Race Track Trailer(Playset, 2017)

A race car version of Bumblebee is included with theOptimus Prime Race Track Traileralong with a blue redeco ofBlurr.

• Optimus Prime Race Track Trailer(Bonus Playset, 2017)

When bought exclusively atWalmart,this toy would include Flip RacersHeatwave the Fire-BotandMorBotas bonus.

• Bumblebee(2018)

Part of the fourth wave of Flip Racer Single Packs, Bumblebee transforms automatically into super-deformed muscle car to robot when the vehicle mode is lifted up and placed on its end.^[2]

• Griffin Rock Off-Road Rescue Team(Flip Racer 3-pack,2018)

This version of Bumblebee was to be released in a 3-pack alongsideBrushfireandChase the Police-Bot,but never came to be.

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Knight Watch

• Knight Watch Bumblebee(2017)

• Accessories:Mini-ConFreezer Burn,Mini-ConWingblaze,wings/shield

Knight Watch Bumblebee is a large figure that transforms into a dragon to tie in withThe Last Knight.He includes two Mini-Con partner dragons who "combine" (by being held in the top and bottom of Bee's fist) into theDouble-Dragon Axe.

Rescue Guard

• Rescue Guard Bumblebee(2018)

• Accessories:Rescue PetGrowl,Rescue PetSergeant Slobber

Rescue Guard Bumblebee is a large figure that transforms into a race car. He includes two partner rescue dogs that convert into armor and rescue tools that attach to Bumblebee in either vehicle or bot mode.

Kre-O

• Stealth Bumblebee(2012)
  • Set number:98814
  • Japanese release date:March 202013
  • Pieces:257
  • Kreons:Bumblebee,Security Guardx2,Biker,Bulldog
  • Accessories:Handgun, shotgun, submachinegun, barrel x2, flak jacket

The "Stealth Bumblebee"set comes with a predominantly-black version of Bumblebee that rebuilds into a sports car capable of carrying a single Kreon. His right arm ends in a rotating barrel, simulating a built-in blaster-arm.

The accompanying Bumblebee Kreon is based on thePrimeversion of the character. He lacks a right hand, instead having a clear-blue cylinder that slips over the cuff, simulating an arm-blaster. He uses theIronhidehelmet and theProwldoor-wing backpack. Like most of the 2012 sets, Bumblebee comes with his own extra clear "Energon" torso piece. This piece was apparently intended to feature the Bumblebee tampographs at some point, but like all of the extra torsos in this year's assortment, it's been been left unimpressively blank.

• Battle Net Bumblebee(2013)
  • Set number:A2202
  • Pieces:178
  • Kreons:Bumblebee, Captain
  • Accessories:Scoped pistol

Available as part of theBattle Net Bumblebeeset, Bumblebee can be built into a robot, or into an offroad vehicle with a net launcher mounted on the back. Accompanying him is the PredaconStormrazoras well as Kreons of himself and a human Kreon resemblingCaptain Fanzone.

• Autobot Command Center(Playset, 2013)
  • Set number:A5412
  • Pieces:461
  • Kreons:Arcee, Bumblebee, Knock Out, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Shockwave

TheAutobot Command Centerplayset includes a Bumblebee Kreon, again based onPrimeBumblebee,only this time his tampographs are a bit more detailed. In lieu of the arm cannon, Bee has access to a variety of weapons stored on a weapons rack.

The set also comes withPrime-style Kreons ofArcee,Optimus Prime,Ratchet,Shockwave,and "secret" KreonKnock Out,who was unnamed and shown only in silhouette on the packaging. The set also included a brick-builtRippersnapperbeast.

Robots in Disguise

• Bumblebee Disc Demolisher(2015)
  • Set number:B0949
  • Pieces:186
  • Kreons:Bisk,Bumblebee,Clampdown
  • Accessories:Blaster, stasis pod

Available only in the "Bumblebee Disc Demolishor"set, this Bumblebee based on his appearance in theRobots in Disguiseseries. He carries anAndorianblaster pistol from theKre-OStar Trekline. He uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes them incompatible with about four years' worth of Kreons.

His massive vehicle, based on the character's vehicle mode, features a pop-up launcher in its trunk section, which fires plastic rings via pressure-launch. There isjustenough space behind the windshield to seat a Kreon, though their noggin will stick out just a bit through a hole in the roof. The set also comes with a "stasis cell",used to imprison Kreons and kept shut with a rubber band.

Like the rest of theRobots in Disguisebuilding sets, these sets were not released at normal retail in the US. They were sold in Taiwan and Singapore from January 2015, and later in Canada from May 2015. The eventually were made available in the US through "closeout" chains like TJ Maxx, Ross, and Marshall's.

• Bumblebee(Custom Kreon, 2015)
  • Set number:B1234
  • Pieces:26
  • Accessories:Axe, Arm-cannon, Blaster pistol, Sniper rifle, transparent arms, body & helmet, rack

Part of the first assortment ofRobots in DisguiseCustom Kreons,this Bumblebee is the only one of the character with his battle mask deployed. He comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his extra pieces. Unlike the previous Custom Kreons, he doesn't have a chromed helmet, but he does come with the standard clear-plastic helmet, torso, and legs, plus clear-plastic normal Kreon arms. He also has a clip-on cannon, a sniper rifle, a blaster pistol, and a chromed axe.

Despite what the instructions say, the body piece cannot be pegged down between the leg parts installed on the display stand. However this can be amended by putting a 2x1 plate piece there to "mount" the torso slightly higher.

• Armor Up Bumblebee(Custom Kreon, 2017)
  • Set Number:B5709
• Blizzard Strike Bumblebee(2017)
  • Set Number:B5713
• Night Strike Bumblebee(2017?)
  • Set Number:??
    • Pieces:23
    • Accessories:Scoped pistol, torso armor, 2 shoulder armor pieces, 2 arm extensions, left & right leg extensions

Released without any prior announcement from Hasbro through Dollar General stores, the new type of Custom Kreon features extension parts for the arms and legs used for the China-exclusiveArmor Hero Captorsets, as well as extra torso and shoulder armor, to make much larger, more posable Kreons. Each character comes in three color sets (in theory): "Armor Up", "Blizzard Strike" and "Night Strike", using the same parts, though every version comes with a different facial expression.

Be careful with the "Blizzard Strike" sets, as the clear-plastic clips used to secure the leg extensions are prone to cracking.

Only six of the twelve sets shown have seen release: Bumblebee's "Night Strike" coloration has not been found in stores yet.

• Bumblebee(Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
  • Accessories:Rifle, scoped pistol, grenade launcher, clip-on gatling gun, blaster

"Mini-Con Combiner" ' Bumblebee comes with one standard Kreon and fourCityville-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

The torso-Kreon and one Mini-Con are based on versions of Generation 1 Bumblebee:Classics(with an arm-cannon instead of a hand-held blaster, oddly) and"Thrilling 30" Bumblebee(Prowl helmet) respectively. The remaining three Mini-Con Bumblebees are based on"Aligned" Bumblebeebodies:War for Cybertron(Bumblebee helmet),Prime(Ratchet helmet), andRescue Bots(Jazz helmet).

First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015,the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "Stuck in a Tree",released about eight months after the trade show.

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Go!

• Hunter Bumblebee(04-27-2013)
  • Japanese ID number:G14
  • Accessories:2 arm-mounted blasters, "Needle Arrow" bow, 6 missiles

Hunter Bumblebee is aredecoof theBeast HuntersDeluxe Bumblebee toy, released inTakaraTomy'sTransformers Go!toyline. He's cast in a slightly more orange shade of yellow and has some minor differences in paint as well, such as shinier headlights and entirely black lines on his hood as opposed to theBeast Hunterstoy's partially silver ones.

Construct-Bots

• Beast Hunters Bumblebee(Scout, 2014)
  • Pieces:34

Beast HuntersBumblebee turns into a car. He includes a non-firing crossbow weapon.

Like mostBeast HuntersConstruct-Bots, Bumblebee never saw release in the United States.

Robots in Disguise(2015)

Legion Class

• Bumblebee(Legion Class, 2015-2017)

Part of the first wave ofRobots in DisguiseLegion figures, Bumblebee transforms into a (fictional) Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer. Inrobot mode,his fists & shoulders are compatible with 3 mm-peg weapons, although he does not come with any himself. Unlike some of the figures below, this Bumblebee does not feature a faux front car chest window. His scannable Autobot insignia is on his driver-side door in vehicle mode, becoming his right arm in robot mode. This badge is accessible while he is still in-package.

Almost as persistent as theGeneration 1figure.

The initial release's instructions had two errors: Bumblebee's head needs to flip forward when transforming into vehicle mode, but this will make his vehicle mode slightly bumped up from the back (this can be remedied by flipping his head underneath). The instructions also tell you to flip his right hand up instead on his vehicle bonnet/body piece. Later releases fixes the issues.Probablydue to tolerance issues or a design flaw, The right side of Bumblebee's alternate mode rear section has a slight gap if not properly transformed.

Despite being succeeded by the "Night Ops" redeco in wave 4, the original yellow and black deco of the figure made a comeback in subsequent waves, in two different packagingvariantsas part of the "Mini-Con Weaponizers" (2016) and "Combiner Force" (2017)subline imprints.While the "Weaponizers" version has only ever been found at retail in United States, the "Combiner Force" version saw a more widespread international release again.

• Bumblebee Clear Ver.(EZ Collection, 2015)

• Release date:March 21,2015

A redeco of Legion Class Bumblebee in clear plastic, "Bumblebee Clear Ver." was apromotional freebieat JapaneseToys "R" Usstores in late March 2015, given to customers who spent ¥3000 or more onAdventureproduct. Like most of the clear coloredAdventureLegion Class exclusives, Bumblebee has no paint operations save for his face.

• Bumblebee VS Underbite(Legion 2-pack, 2015)

This Bumblebee is a redeco of the Legion Class figure based on Bumblebee's armor from theRobots in Disguiseseason 1 finale.Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his driver-side door in vehicle mode, becoming his right arm in robot mode.

He was only available in aToys "R" Usexclusive"Clash of the Transformers" two-pack, with a redeco of Legion ClassUnderbite.

• Night Ops Bumblebee(Legion Class, 2015)

A stealth-themed redeco of the Legion Class Bumblebee figure, Night Ops Bumblebee features light grey and black plastic and different paint applications compared to the "Clash of the Transformers" 2-pack.

Like the original deco of this sculpt, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his drivers-side door in vehicle mode, becoming his right arm in robot mode. This badge is accessible while he is still in-package.

Also, Night Ops Bumblebee has been released twice as well: First in 2015 in the originalRobots in Disguisepackaging design, and then again in 2016 in theMini-Con Weaponizerssubline imprint packaging refresh.

• Black Knight Bumblebee(EZ Collection, 2015)

Adifferentblack and yellow stealth redeco of the Legion Bumblebee figure, Black Knight Bumblebee was released as a free gift with the September 2015 issue of Japan'sTV Magazine.

• Team Bumblebee VS Megatronus Set(EZ Collection multi-pack, 2015)

• ID Number:TAV34
• Release date:December 19,2015

Available in this set, this version of Bumblebee is a redeco of the original Legion Class Bumblebee, featuring additional paint details. As the toy features a deco accurate to his robot mode, his front window features an Autobot insignia, and his arm's side windows and back windows are unpainted. Bumblebee was released as a four-pack along withStrongarm,Sideswipe,andMegatronus.

Unlike the Hasbro release, the toy features no scan-badges on the toy, instead it was printed on one small card, along with the other 3 badges. Thestock photofeatures darker silver paint as opposed to the final product's plain silver.

Like the rest of theAdventureEZ Collection sets, some online retailers like Amazon Japan were still selling it 2 years later at greatly reduced prices (70% off).

• Team Bumblebee vs Thunderhoof Set(EZ Collection multi-pack,2016

• ID Number:TAV48

Release date:May 31,2016

Another release of the EZ Collection Bumblebee figure was released as a four-pack along with Windblade, Thunderhoof, and Fixit.

One-Step Changers

• Bumblebee(One-Step Changer, 2015)
  • Release Date:2015-05-30
  • Japanese ID Number:TED-07

Part of the first wave ofRobots in DisguiseOne-Step Changers, Bumblebee transforms from robot to vehicle in one step! One-Step Bumblebee also featuresfake wheelson his robot mode shoulders. His scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his robot mode chestplate. The badge is still accessible while still in-package. Due to how the legs are molded, Bumblebee cannot ride onStomp & Chomp Grimlock.

The TakaraTomy release of One-Step Changer Bumblebee (as part of the Easy Dynamic Series line) features extensive paint applications to resemble his cartoon counterpart. He also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chestplate.

• More information on One-Step Changer Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Night Ops Bumblebee(One-Step Changer, 2015)

Part of the fourth wave of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise One-Step Changers, Night Ops Bumblebee is a Stealth-themed redeco of the One-Step Bumblebee figure above.

Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his robot mode chestplate. The badge is still accessible while still in-package.

• Robots in Disguise Collection(6-pack, 2015)

A 6-pack featuring the One-Step figures of Bumblebee,Steeljaw,Grimlock,Sideswipe,Underbite(all of them unchanged from their individual releases), and a new One-StepOptimus Primefigure available only in this set. This set was exclusive toTargetstores in the United States and toToys "R" Usstores in Canada.

Sideswipe, Steeljaw, Underbite, and Bumblebee's badges are all scannable in-package.

• Bumblebee(One-Step Changer, 2015–2016)
  • Release date:2016-01-30
  • Japanese ID Number:TED-17

Part of the eighth wave ofRobots in DisguiseOne-Step Changers, this new mold of One Step Bumblebee features a transformation similar toAge of ExtinctionDrift's andRobots in Disguise (2015)Sideswipe's. His scannable badge is on his vehicle mode's roof. Although the badge is accessible while in-package, the badge was neutered by a thin rubber band, unless you want to take the toy out from the packaging. This Bumblebee can ride onStomp & Chomp Grimlock,but does not activate any of the larger figure's gimmicks.

The TakaraTomy release of the toy, dubbedQuick Bumblebee,features extensive paint applications to resemble his cartoon counterpart's colors. He also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his roof.

The toy was labelled as "Switchblade Bumblebee" in theRobots in Disguisemobile game, whilst official product descriptions name it "Patrol Mode Bumblebee", but neither descriptor is present on the toy's packaging. This figure was released twice: First in late 2015 in the originalRobots in Disguisepackaging design, and then again in early 2016 in theMini-Con Weaponizerssubline imprintpackaging refresh.

This sculpt was also used to makeCyberverse1-Step Changer Bumblebee.

• Energon Boost Bumblebee(One-Step Changer, 2016)

Energon Boost Bumblebee is a repaint of the 2016 Bumblebee mold, featuring Energon light blue detailing.

Like his original mold, his scannable badge is on his vehicle mode's roof, still accessible while in-package.

• Bumblebee(One-Step Changer, 2017)

Part of 9th wave of One-Step Changers, and the first of theCombiner Forcesubline, this Bumblebee is yet another new mold, whose transformation is similar to theBumblebee 2-in-1 Blasterrole-play accessory. Like most One-Step Changers, Bumblebee features limited articulation on the shoulders, and features 5 mm compatible hands. Bumblebee is also ashellformerdue to his transformation scheme.

His scannable badge is on the left side of his vehicle mode's kibble, accessible while in-package. This Bumblebee cannot ride on Stomp & Chomp Grimlock due to how the legs are molded.

Warrior Class

• Bumblebee(Warrior Class, 2014/2015, 2017)
  • Japanese Release Date:2015-03-21
  • Japanese ID Number:TAV01
  • Accessories:Decepticon Hunter

• Known designers:Yūya Ōnishi(TakaraTomy)

First released as part of the first wave of the Warrior Class assortment, Bumblebee (again) transforms into a fictional Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer. He includes a Decepticon Hunter sword accessory, which can be held via 5 mm holes in his hands. His scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

One of his stock photos is mistransformed: his back piece isn't folded down. Despite being succeeded by his alternate redecoes, the original figure eventually saw release in the 11th wave of the Warrior Class line with the "Combiner Force" packaging. His scannable sticker is also altered, but scanning the badge only unlocks Energon currency, but not the character.

Like the Legion Class figure and one of the One-Step Changer figures, despite being succeeded by the "Night Ops" redeco in wave 4 and the "Night Strike" redeco in wave 5, the original yellow and black deco of the figure was also re-released in subsequent waves, in two different packaging variants as part of the "Mini-Con Weaponizers" and "Combiner Force" subline imprints, both of them released in 2017.

The TakaraTomy version features extensive paint details for the figure, and features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chest. Scanning this with theTransformers Chroniclemobile app unlocks the toy to the app's collection list.

• More information onRobots in DisguiseWarrior Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Night Ops Bumblebee(Warrior Class, 2015)
  • Accessories:Decepticon Hunter

A stealth-themed redeco of the Warrior Class Bumblebee figure, with its opaque plastic colors inverted.

Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

• More information onRobots in DisguiseNight Ops Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee(Warrior Class, 2015)
  • Accessories:Decepticon Hunter

A redeco of Warrior Class Bumblebee based on his appearance in theRobots in Disguiseseason 1 finale, this figure was released as part of theClash of the Transformerssubline imprintthat'sexclusivetoToys "R" Usstores around the world, including Japan.

Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

The TakaraTomy release of the toy, also a Toys "R" Us exclusive, is nearly identical to the Hasbro version, but features a different scan-badge on his chest. Scanning this in theTransformers Chronicleapp unlocks Clash Bumblebee on the list.

• More information onRobots in DisguiseClash of the Transformers Bumblebee at TFU.info

• Bumblebee Supreme Mode(Warrior Class, 2015-10-24)
  • Japanese ID Number:TAV-29
  • Accessories:2 Decepticon Hunters

Bumblebee Supreme Mode is a redeco/retool of the Warrior Class Bumblebee, based on his appearance in theRobots in Disguiseseason 1 finale: Battlegrounds. Bumblebee also features an extra Decepticon hunter, which can be wielded with his pair of 5 mm compatible hands.

Bumblebee Supreme Mode also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chest. Scanning this with theTransformers Chroniclemobile app unlocks the toy to the app's collection list.

• Night Strike Bumblebee(Warrior Class, 2016)
  • Accessories:Decepticon Hunter

Night Strike Bumblebee is yet another redeco of Warrior Class Bumblebee, with his vehicle mode deco inspired byAnimatedBumblebee...with a hint of flame tampographs. His tranparent blue plastic is now molded in smoke gray. Night Strike Bumblebee features a metallic sheen on the yellow plastic, and light blue unpaintable plastic and paint applications, making it somehow similar to anAllspark Powerfigure. The really poor deco match between the yellow plastic and the yellow paint used on the roof makes the vehicle mode lookin' pretty ugly.

Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

His current robot mode stock photo is intentionally mistransformed: his side doors/wings were not folded up, a change that persists in the toy's packaging, which was redesigned to allow the doors to act as hip armor.

• Black Knight Bumblebee(Warrior Class, 2016)
  • Japanese ID Number:TAV-EX
  • Accessories:Decepticon Hunter

Black Night Bumblebee is yet another black repaint of the original Warrior Class Bumblebee toy. Black Night Bumblebee features a deco similar to, butnot the sameas, Night Ops Bumblebee's.

Black Knight Bumblebee is exclusive to stores that participated in the Cybertron Satellite campaign.

• Decepticon Island Showdown(2-pack, 2016)
  • Accessories:Decepticon Hunter sword, bladed claw, Decepticon Hunter axe, 2 Decepticon Hunter Prime Swords, Decepticon Hunter long-staff, Decepticon Hunter small-staff, stasis pod

Available as a 2-pack with Steeljaw, Decepticon Island Showdown Bumblebee is completely unchanged from his individual Warrior Class figure, and he comes with various Decepticon Hunter weapons. The 2-pack also comes with a large stasis pod, which Warrior Class figures can fit into.

Hyper Change Heroes / 3-Step Changers

• Bumblebee(Hyper Change Hero / 3-Step Changer, 2015)
  • Japanese Release Date:2015-03-21
  • Japanese ID Number:TED-01

Part of the first wave ofThree-Step Changers,Bumblebee transforms from robot to vehicle in 3 easy steps. The toy featured several Autotransformations:

• Pulling his legs will make his feet flip to the front.
• Pushing his torso to the waist will make his shoulders pop out from the chest.

Bumblebee features 5 mm compatible hands, which can be used to wield any Mini-Cons from the Mini-Con Weaponizers subline. Three-Step Changer/Hyper Change Hero Bumblebee is released in an open package, which allows children to touch the toy.

His scannable Autobot insignia is on his Robot Mode chest. The badge is accessible while he is still in-package.

The TakaraTomy release of the toy, named "Big Bumblebee",includes some added black paint detailing. He also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chest. Scanning this with theTransformers ChronicleMobile App unlocks the toy to the app's collection list. Unlike the American release, Big Bumblebee is packaged in a windowed box, instead of an an open package.

• Bumblebee(Clash of the Transformers 3-Step, 2015)
  • Japanese ID Number:TEDEX
  • Accessories:Sword

A redeco and retool of the Three-Step Bumblebee figure above, this toy is based on Bumblebee's appearance in the episode Battlegrounds, and features a small sword, which is reused from the Warrior Class Bumblebee figure. It was released as part of theClash of the Transformerssubline imprint that's exclusive to Toys "R" Us stores.

His scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot mode chest. This badge is accessible while he is still in-package.

The toy is currently released as a Toys "R" Us Canada exclusive. The toy also released as a Toys "R" Us Japan exclusive in 2016.

• Night Ops Bumblebee(Hyper Change Hero / 3-Step Changer, 2015)

Three-Step Changer Night Ops Bumblebee is yet another redeco of the Three-Step Changer Bumblebee toy.

Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his Robot Mode chest.

• Energon Boost Bumblebee(Hyper Change Hero / 3-Step Changer, 2016)

Anotherredeco of the Three-Step Changer Bumblebee toy, Energon Boost Bumblebee features aqua blue details similar to hisClash of the TransformersWarrior Class toy.

Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his Robot Mode chest.

• Bumblebee(Hyper Flip, 2017)

Hyper FlipBumblebee is a retool of the first Three-Step Changer Bumblebee figure, featuring new leg & shoulder parts. He now transforms into aStealth Force-sque vehicle mode which now evokes hisActivatorstoy.

The package advertises a Hyper TwistGimmick,referencing his transformation scheme.

• Power Surge Bumblebee(Three-Step Changer, 2017)

Part of the 3rd wave of Three-Step Changers from the Combiner Force sublime, Power Surge Bumblebee is yet another repaint of the original Three-Step Bumblebee. This time sporting a dark blue color scheme, with oddly shaped blue lightning bolts protruding from his scannable Autobot insignia.

The package advertises a Hyper Twist gimmick.

Titan Changers

• Bumblebee(Titan Changer, 2015/2017)

Part of the first wave of Titan Changers, Bumblebee transforms from a 1995 Windblazer into a robot in just 4 easy steps! Titan Changers Bumblebee also features limited articulation on his shoulders, and 5 mm compatible hands.

In 2017, the figure was re-released under the Combiner Force packaging.

Super Class

• Super Bumblebee(Super Titan, 2015)

A larger figure of Bumblebee, he transforms into a (fictional) Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer, with a spoiler that helps him balance in robot mode. His articulation is limited to the arms, and he sports 5 mm-compatible ports on his hands (if you're willing to make him go into battle with very small weapons). While his transformation is billed as "3-steps", his vehicle-to-robot conversion only needs a single step.

Super Bumblebee also features a classic transformation sound when transforming into robot mode. He also features a voice gimmick, accompanied by a blue LED, activated by pressing the insignia on his chest:

• "Transform!"
• "Autobots!"
• "Roll up and roll out!"
• "Let's back out!"
• "Autobots, Maximum Velocity!"
• "Robots in disguise!"
• "Kinda wished I was a bigger bot!" (The irony!)
• "Lieutenant Bumblebee!"

When you leave the toy idled for several seconds after you pressed his insignia, he will announce "Let's back out!". The mold was later retooled intoAuthenticsSuper Bumblebee.

Mini-Con Battle Packs

• Bumblebee with Major Mayhem(Mini-Con Battle Pack, 2016)
  • Accessories:Gun, 5 armor pieces (combine to form a weapon)

Part of the second wave ofBattle Packs,Bumblebee is a new Legends/Scout-class-sized mold that also scales with certainWarrior Classfigures (Optimus Prime and Megatronus, for example), and he transforms into a car in 7 steps, sharing a near identical transformation scheme with the Warrior Class toy. Battle Pack Bumblebee also features transparent blue armor pieces, which can form a large blaster or be used as armor, based on its appearance in the season one finale, and a smaller gun. He comes withMajor Mayhem,A Cyclone Mini-Con which is designed to be launched from theDeployerCrazyboltandOverloadtoys.

His scannable Autobot insignia is in his chest, accessible in Robot Mode and in-package.

• Ironjam & Bumblebee Iron Armor(Mini-Con Battle Pack, 2016)
  • Japanese ID Number:TAV40
  • Accessories:Gun, Iron Armor (combine to form a weapon), Ironjam Mini-con

TheAdventurerelease of the Mini-Con Battle Pack Bumblebee is a repaint of the Hasbro mold, featuring some paint applications to closely resemble his appearances in the cartoon, while his transparent armor is changed into smoke gray. He also comes with his own Mini-Con Ironjam.

• Sideswipe and Bumblebee - Supreme Armor set(4-Pack, 2016)
  • Japanese ID Number:TAV44
  • Accessories:Bumblebee's weapons (Gun,KotetsuArmor (combine to form a weapon), Sideswipe's weapons (Energon spear, claw gauntlets x2,chestplate/helmet, spike band, leg armor), Ironjam Mini-con, Barithunder Mini-Con

Another release of theAdventureMini-Con Battle Pack Bumblebee, this toy features transparent blue battle axe and armor parts from the Hasbro release.

Bumblebee is bundled with Sideswipe and his Mini-Cons Ironjam and Barithunder redecoed in different colors.

Power Surge

• Power Surge Bumblebee and Mini-Con Buzzstrike(Power Heroes, 2016)
  • Accessories:Buzzstrike Mini-Con

Power Surge Bumblebee is a new Voyager-sized mold that transforms into a robot to vehicle in several steps, and it's packed with a voice gimmick, activated by pressing on his head! He also comes with aBuzzstrikeMini-Con, which can be transformed into either an axe or chest armor for Bumblebee, the latter of which triggers different sound effects from his partner.

Crash Combiners

• Sideswipe & Bumblebee(Crash Combiner, 2017)

Part of the first wave of theCombiner ForceCrash Combinerssubline, Bumblebee is a roughly Scout-class sized figure that changes from his futuristic car with a Combiner chest that doubles as his spoiler into a robot in three extremely simple steps. His individual robot mode only has limited articulation on his shoulders. He also has a little green arrow above the connector on the vehicle back indicating where to crash him to combine with other figures. A5 mm posthole on top of his vehicle mode can accommodate a compatible accessory or Weaponizer Minicon, though he cannot use it in his individual robot mode.

Bumblebee comes packaged with Sideswipe and is intended to combine with him to formBeeside's upper torso. Connecting them to each other will activate Bumblebee's automatic transformation, but Sideswipe must be converted manually. He can also combine with any other Crash Combiner figure to form a random Combiner. Due to how the pieces are molded, Beeside can flip out Bumblebee's arms as aswitchbladelonger sub-arm.

Unlike the CG photos, his combiner head is missing the black paint applications.

Activator Combiners

• Stuntwing / Bumblebee(Activator Combiner, 2017)

Released as part of the first wave ofRobots in DisguiseActivator Combiners,this Bumblebee is a Deluxe-sized mold that converts from robot into a vehicle in just 4 steps, with his robot arms the only poseable part. Plugging an Activator Mini-Con, such as his pack-in partnerStuntwing,onto his roof activates "Throttle Up" mode, popping out the side doors/cabins to reveal some mechanical details and teal streaks on it's rear section.

Team Combiners

• Ultra Bee(Team Combiner, 2017)

Released as part of theUltra Beeset, Bumblebee transforms fromunposeablerobot to vehicle, or into the upper torso of the gestalt. The combiner mode's head is stored inside his torso, deployed with a push of a spring-loaded button. The smaller head automatically flips down on the pop-out gestalt's head after the gimmick is activated. Amusingly, both of Bumblebee's heads can be deployed at the same time by flipping/pushing downbothheads in place before activation. He also features a pseudo-autotransform feature: His combiner pegs flip out while transforming into torso mode (if the wheel panels are flipped open to make way). Due to his nature as an upper torso, he slightly towers Strongarm and Sideswipe.

Each toy uses the same universal combination joint as the other Team Combiners and theCrash Combiners,which can lead to some...interestingcombinations, given that most robots form very specific body parts when combined. Mi xing Crash Combiners with Team Combiners leads to someespeciallyweird results.

Secondary stock photos of the toy are slightly mistransformed, featuring the combiner head deployed while 'Bee is in his standalone robot mode.

International Day of Friendship

OnJuly 30,2015,Hasbroannounced that they had made custom pony versions of "best friends"Optimus PrimeandBumblebeealong withcharactersfromotherfranchisesin honor of the International Day of Friendship. Both ponies have theAutobotinsigniaas their cutie marks. These ponies were never released to general retail or as convention exclusives, having been created specifically for this event.

• International Day of Friendship press release from Hasbro at Businesswire

Hero Mashers

• Bumblebee(Action Figure, 2015)
  • Pieces:8
  • Accessories:Twin-blade, Decepticon Hunter spear-mace

Part of the third wave ofTransformersHero Mashersbasic Action Figures —and the first of theRobots in Disguise-themed product— Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount anyHero Mashersaccessory. Unlike most basicHero Mashersfigures, Bumblebee got two different weapon accessories rather than just one.

He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any otherHero Mashersfigure... which includes figures fromMarvel Comics,Star Wars,andJurassic World,meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

The third wave of Hero Mashers was initially skipped in the US, seeing release mostly in European and Australian markets. It later filtered into the US through closeout chains Marshall's and TJ Maxx during the holiday season of 2015.

• More information onHero MashersBumblebee at TFU.info

Platinum Edition

• Bumblebee & Grimlock(Platinum Edition 2-pack,2016)
  • Accessories:Decepticon Hunter

Platinum EditionBumblebee is a redeco of his firstRobots in DisguiseWarrior Class toy,featuring metallic yellow plastic, and a painted Decepticon Hunter. (See the entry far above for more information on the base mold.)

His scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

Bumblebee is bundled withGrimlock,a redeco ofTransformers Adventure SeriesBattle Grimlock,itself a retool of theGenerationsFall of CybertronVoyager ClassGrimlockfigure. In the United States, this set was exclusively available via online retailer Entertainment Earth, although it was also stocked by several smaller US-based online retailers who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was released in Singapore, as aWalmartexclusive in Canada, and sold at Ripley stores in Chile.

Rescue Bots Academy

Flip Racers

• Track Tower Bumblebee(2019)
  • Accessories:Hot Shot figure

Track Tower Bumblebee is a huge, chunky figure that converts from a large, wide car into a chunky, wide, and non-poseable robot (with sculpted flat fists and body to compensate his robot mode detail) that makesGrandusproud. Track Tower Bumblebee also comes with a Flip Racer Hot Shot figure, which allows him to be launched from the nape to... the ramp between the legs.

• Optimus Prime Jumbo Jet Wing Racer(Flip Racer,2021)

A new mold of Bumblebee was included with the large incarnation ofOptimus Prime.Bumblebee transforms into a formula 1 racer and can be stored in Prime's jumbo jet mode.

Mini Bot Racers

• Bumblebee

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Rescan Series

• Bumblebee(Rescan, 2019)

Bumblebee's single-packed ATV toywas re-released in 2019 as part of theRescue Bots Academytoyline.Aside from theAcademybranding and artwork, the figure is identical to the earlier single-packed release. The same Bumblebee figure also forms the basis for the same line's"Academy Rescue Team" ATV version of Hot Shot.

• Bumblebee(Rescan,2020)

The slightly redecoedsportscar version of Bumblebeefrom 2018 was released in 2020 withRescue Bots Academybranding. It is identical to the earlier release.

• Bumblebee(Rescan 3-pack,2021)

A 3-pack containing three versions of Rescan Bumblebee – sports car, VTOL jet, and off-road vehicle –, all in a gray-and-yellow Stealth-style deco.

• Bumblebee(All Star Rescan, 2021)

A redeco of the Rescan Seriescar-mode Bumblebeefigure,Classic Heroes TeamBumblebee features a slightly different deco from the original release, including new black paint applications on the crotch and legs, altered silver highlights on the chest, and a little less black paint on the hands. The vehicle mode resembles the2018 redecoof the same figure, with two stripes on the hood instead of just one, but also features a new Autobot insignia at the center of the hood.

This toy was later re-released in a new packaging lacking anyRescue Bots Academybrandings, arguably making it intoanother incarnation of the character.

Mighty Mighties

• Bumblebee(Mighty Mighties, 2019)

Similar in size to theRescue BotsEpic figures, Bumblebee's Mighty Mighties figure is non-transformable and features basic articulation.

Buzzworthy Bumblebee

• Grimlock / Bumblebee(Crash & Combine, 2021)

Buzzworthy BumblebeeCrash & Combine Bumblebee is a redeco of 2015'sRobots in DisguiseCrash CombinerBumblebee.Bumblebee comes packaged withGrimlockand is intended to combine with him to formBumblegrim's upper torso.

The packaging features new,Robots in Disguise-styled art of Bumblegrim, though curiously Grimlock and Bumblebee are individually represented by "Evergreen" character art.

Dinobot Adventures

• Bumblebee(Dinobot Defender, 2021)
  • Accessories:Mini-ConLance the Raptor-Bot

• Known designers:Marcelo Matere(Packaging artist)^[3]

Dinobot AdventuresBumblebee is a redeco of theRescue BotsRescan Seriesraptor-mode Bumblebeein a mostly silver deco with yellow highlights.

Bumblebee comes packaged with a red redeco of Lance the Raptor-Bot, who was originally available in blue withKnight Watch Optimus Prime.

Studio Series

• Gamer Edition Bumblebee(Deluxe Class,2023)

• Game:War for Cybertron
• Hasbro ID number:+01
• Accessories:Plasma cannon,energon battle pistol,sword, "Defend Iacon" backdrop
• Known designers:Sam Smith(Hasbro),Shuhei Umezu(TakaraTomy)^[4]

Released as the first figure in theGamer Editionportion of theStudio Seriesline, Bumblebee is based on his appearance inWar for Cybertron,transforming into a "Cybertronian courier" in 21 steps. He includes theenergon battle pistol,his default in-game weapon, theplasma cannon,a weapon he uses in cutscenes (based on how it appears in the opening cinematic), and his sword from his melee attack. Bumblebee, like allStudio Series War for Cybertrontoys, has removable right lower arm, which can be swapped out for their blasters to emulate the way characters' arms in-game transformed into their weapons. These accessories can also store on his back or his vehicle mode.

Hasbro stock photography has Bumblebee mistransformed in robot mode; his car mode's front fenders are meant to fold into his chest sideways, but are left unfolded in photos.

This mold wasretooledintoStudio SeriesGamer EditionCliffjumper.

• Design notes on Gamer Edition Bumblebee from Sam Smith on Instagram

Notes

• A proposedFun PublicationsBotConexclusivewas a redeco ofPrimeBumblebeeinto the Generation 1TurbomasterFlash.^[5]

Arms Up Modes

In the JapanesePrimetoyline, Bumblebee has several powered-up modes when given variousArms Micronsin certain configurations:

• Striker Mode(ストライカーモードSutoraikā Mōdo)
  • Arms Microns:B.B., C.L., O.P., R.A.

The Arms Up form shown on Bumblebee's box-back photo. In this form, B.B. is mounted on his left arm, withR.A.on his right, whileC.L.andO.P.take positions on Bee's backpack (which has been flipped up to allow the gun-Microns to fire sorta-forward).

• Mecha Uchi Ban Ban Mode(メチャウチバンバンモードMecha Uchi Ban Ban Mōdo)
  • Arms Microns:B.B., O.P., R.A.

Roughly translated as "Extreme Firefight Bang Bang Mode", this "Anti-Terrorcon" Mode turns the three Microns into a gun emplacement that isn't actually attached to Bee, just one he stands behind. Introduced in the "Cybertron Satellite"segment from"Infiltration Transformation! Battleship Nemesis".

• Mecha Uchi Kidō Type(メチャウチ cơ động タイプMecha Uchi Kidō Taipu)
  • Arms Microns:B.B., C.L.

Roughly translated as "Extreme Firefight Agile Type", this other "Anti-Terrorcon" attack mode is... just Bee with B.B. on one arm and C.L. on the other.Exciting.But it was highlighted and named in the same episode as the Mecha Uchi Ban Ban Mode, so, well, for completism's sake....

• Infection Mode(インフェックションモードInfuekkushon Mōdo)
  • Arms Microns:B.B., Terrorcon Zori

Terrorcon Bumblebee's Arms Up mode is simply him usingTerrorcon Zoriin his right hand, and B.B. in his left. Wooo.

• Booster Mode(ブースターモードBūsutā Mōdo)
  • Arms Microns:B.B., B.H., C.L., Gora, Gura, O.P., Zori

Booster Mode Bumblebee sees him attachB.H.and C.L. to his shoulders and Zori andGurato his back, with Zori forming a kind of scorpion tail terminating in O.P.'s gun mode. He wields a handheld cannon weapon made up of B.B. andGora.Introduced in the "Cybertron Satellite" segment from "Hopeful Transformation! Aim for Planet Cybertron".

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