LEGO Transformers 10338 Bumblebee detailed building review with design secrets & prototypes

This is my detailed building review of the second LEGO Transformers set, the 10338 Bumblebee! You can see all the details of the build, plus a lot of extra information including design secrets and prototype versions!
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[@RJ1.]

hello

[@Slimey1984]

I find it funny that Lego people don't like it, but the usually very pessimistic Transformers people do like it alot Edit: So, I understand that these communities are absolutely monolithic and one opinion doesn't fit everyone in it. But you do have to understand that I am sourcing these opinions as the majority of both fandoms. I am a Lego person, and I am even more so a Transformers person. Transformers people like the toy for the most part, we are fussy at times but we know when to have reasonable expectations. And Lego fans as far as I can see expected probably a bit too much with it, the toy is a heavy margin smaller than Prime, and so stability was a majorly important factor. Observations is all, understand that

[@sirtimothy92]

Cause LEGO fans love to complain about everything. Not to mention they don't know how ugly the old G1 toy is.

[@RyanWilson-deragatory]

@sirtimothy92 Fr as both a Lego fan and a transformers fan I can say I think this Lego figure looks so much better than the original g1 toy

[@victorJGMascarenas]

Lego fans don't like a sh*t

[@gamerfan5381]

Debatable since the Transformers fans are still not a fan of the lack of knees

[@Slimey1984]

@@gamerfan5381 I think that died down as a complaint when they kept hearing stability as the reason. We as transformers fans know just how important stability is, which is why they're not as mad this time round

[@Nerdtendo6366]

I hope this sells well entirely because I want a Soundwave

[@M0torsagmannen]

i think soundwave makes the most sense out of the main decepticons due to the Lego stance on not making modern military stuff. and Gen 1 Megatron just being a life sized handgun lol. personally i would love to get Starscream, but i can see making a Lego fighterjet can lead to issues

[@GrandProtectorDark]

​@@M0torsagmannen i can see star scream happen way more than Megatron. The Lego Creator Theme is absolutely filled with Fighter jets that are in "Civilian" colors and don't have weapons.

[@M0torsagmannen]

@@GrandProtectorDark yeah i guess it is slightly mroe likely, i dont want to get my hopes up until it is official though.

[@estelleoh1652]

i want that dino guy

[@jimmyrobot3170]

@@estelleoh1652Which Dinobot?

[@GubstersGarage]

Let's get Soundwave next!

[@dobremihai8183]

Soundwave superior, Autobots inferior

[@Glitched2Brothers]

OH MY I WANT THAT I LITERALLY HAVE A LEGO SOUND WAVE MADE BY ME-

[@remmlutken7986]

No megatron and when soundwave or starscream

[@jeffie585]

This is a must-have for me. It will look so nice next to my Optimus.

[@MahadShahzad08]

The Hachiroku24 moc is better proportioned but still a solid set

[@themachine7544]

Me personally as the 13 year-old I am I love the fact that it has functionality as well as looks completely fine car mode in robot mode with Optimus

[@Iamgroot187]

I love this set, it looks even better in person. Bumblebee 🐝 is also my favorite transformer.

[@Sharky_0456]

hopefully this becomes a series as a lego g1 grimlock that can be ridden by the g1 optimus in robot mode would be so cool! a lego devastator would also be awesome but a pain in the ass to make and a small fortune im sure

[@marklima74]

Lego missed a trick. The original toys had thermally-activated stickers which revealed the autobot (or deception) logos when you warmed them with your thumb. The idea was that, in car mode, the bots were incognito. That would’ve been a cool, cheap & easy detail to include rather than just a regular sticker

[@frineythegiraffe8059]

I dont think that would be cheap nor easy good idea tho

[@marklima74]

@@frineythegiraffe8059 they’re just stickers. You get them on cheap thermostats and were stuck onto toys cheaper than Lego. You can see one in shot in this video (original toy). I think it’s viable but my point is moot… the set doesn’t come with it. Maybe I could sell aftermarket stickers and make my fortune 🤭

[@yumahummus5033]

I completely forgot the 1984 g1 toys had that, lego should have done it especially since they've done it before in the ufo subtheme from lego space

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

As both Lego, and Transformers collector I quite like how this turned out, and can't wait to build display this. Bug mode is absolutely fine for what it is, and the transformation is a lot more involved having about as many steps if not more than a modern deluxe significantly smaller in size. Not sure how Megatron would work as I don't see Lego creating him as either a gun or tank, but Soundwave would be really cool. On the Autobot side Cliffjumper would be fun to see as all they would have to change is the exterior paneling and face print.

[@superpixelwarrior6893]

I honestly would’ve loved if the set came with those alternate face prints. And maybe future Lego transformers could do the same

[@Xanjer]

I've got the set twice and love it Can't wait for lego to announce the next lego transformer

[@davidmanconi]

When I first saw Bumblebee I wasnt sold on him. But seeing this video sold me it would be a good edition to the collection.

[@idk-md3hx]

I absolutely would get this! Looks 10/10!

[@arghjayem]

01:45 man those parts are gonna make for some great mech MOC building! 😂

[@macfanguy]

Fun little set, I thought it a good deal. Love the robot mode.

[@therandomnarwhal]

I’m just very excited to see another transformer. I hope we get more and without a 2 years gap!

[@ericheckenkamp6091]

Fun Fact: In the microchange line, the alt mode for Bumblebee is a toy car, a Penny Racer, which is why it has those weird proportions and huge silver plate on the back. It was designed to be a 1:1 scale transformer.

[@Iamgroot187]

I just purchased this set to go with my Optimus Prime. I love this bumblebee 🐝 set it’s so cool

[@timehunter9467]

I like that it uses the same joints as Exo Force, they were the best for mechs and stuff.

[@SarcasticTentacle]

I really like the vehicle mode, it looks chunky and off model sure, but it's got a good cartoony quality to it.

[@PhilNubbins]

I would LOVE to see a Lego Starscream set

[@joevictor53]

Robot mode is great. Car mode is rough. I got 2 Optimus sets to display him both ways but I'll just stick to 1 for this one. Hopefully MOC makers make an improved version of the car

[@creativesav1325]

I'd Like a G1 Starscream, That would look awesome !!!

[@jamesgroccia644]

Optimus can have individual fingers as well, you just need to leave out the 1x3 plates that connect them together.

[@rudyvalle9022]

I'm getting it. I look forward to all the mods from the community like we got with the Prime set.

[@orestespimenides5276]

I love LOVE this model!! I'll probably get 2 since I got 2 Optimus Prime's.

[@dikenlikalp]

What is interesting to me that, If I would see a realistic Vw bug like the first demo by the designers, I feel the model is kind of cheap. I mean it has to have some flavour of character in the car form also. Optimus is a well defined iconic truck, something we dont see in roads, but a yellow Vw beetle is just a yellow Vw. And here we have a bulky, cute and different Vw, which at first glance throws me back but than I find convincing. That stylised look in the car form is needed some how.

[@suchasadman]

The next transformers x lego i want to see is THE ONE AND ONLY SOUNDWAVE, looking forward to see how its goin to turn into a radio

[@sirtimothy92]

Looks much better compared to the old G1 toy. Will have to modify the arms and knees but that's the fun.

[@ondrejeder8816]

Didn't really like it at first, but after seeing multiple videos, it starts to grow on me, plus I've seen this set for preorder at my local shop for 60€ which is great price for set like this, probably will get this

[@Reo77772.]

It looks so cool

[@ThisUserNameIsLong]

Wow very cool!

[@deanisplemoni]

It hardly looks like a VW Beetle... but it does look a lot like the old toy. So it's a win to me.

[@troodon1096]

I think the vehicle mode looks more like a VW Beetle than the original toy did, to be fair. And the robot mode looks more like the G1 animated character than the original toy did.

[@thomasrodriguez7803]

Yup, that's definitely going in my collection. It's good that Optimus Prime is not alone. As always, your builds and opinions are greatly appreciated.

[@marcch72]

Hasbro tried tried twice to give us brickbuild robots that need to be taken apart if you want either robot or vehicle. The more i see this Bumblebee, the more i like it. Yes the vehicle isn't perfect, but that it transforms makes it good

[@JFireseed525]

I like the prototype "vehicle mode" model much more as the final product. Thanks for the review! 👍

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

I absolutely love it, and like Optimus Prime, I'll be buying two sets to have them both in robot and car form.

[@NONOOBZ4EVR]

Lego should NEVER look 100% like the source material. Transformers *toys* should ALWAYS transform. Hence why I love this set.

[@CharlieEiland-ym2rt]

I wish these sets came with mini figures of optimus and bee

[@dcpow]

That is a solid bumblebee! thank you for the great presentation and sharing so many interesting aspects of the build! BTW: I made a transformer for 42147 without cheating! ...for people who want some pricey lego transformer action.😁

[@mikosoft]

It's an impressive achievement at this scale. I'm not a huge transformers fan so I won't buy it (I'm more inclined towards the rumored F40) but it's a fantastic model.

[@user-hk2kj3my1e]

My first ever transformer was when I was 4 years old and I got Optimus prime then after that 10 years later I have one HUGE bucket of random transformers

[@pedro380085]

your videos are the best

[@MrThejimmy0009]

Interesting to see which alt mode they will go with for Megatron if they release him.

[@CharlieEiland-ym2rt]

It reminds me of the titans return legends class bumblebee

[@ironic6925]

All hail Megatron!!

[@JimmyDuckworth]

Hmmm… I feel like (myself being a HUGE Bumblebee fan) I will purchase this set. I mean at first glance, it didn’t look too good but after seeing your review, I’m beginning to change my mind… Thank You RB! And I would love to know which of the two Lego Transformers you like more!

[@TobyDK2209]

It woud be pretty cool if the next transformers set were one of the fighter jets

[@superpixelwarrior6893]

After handling Lego bumblebee. I prefer how the vehicle mode feels over Optimus prime. The transformation feels more intentional with things locking in. Where Optimus feels kinda loose

[@IronFishChannel]

I think Starscream would be the most interesting pick for the next model

[@zeberto1986]

Imagine if Lego took what they have learned from these Transformers sets and applied it to a Power Rangers set that could transform and turn into the Mega Zord like the toys from the 90s. My inner 10 year old would be screaming for this set if it where to happen.

[@shaunhandley3050]

I have both autobot tiles on it just like the new SS86 figure has

[@jadesutton9488]

Most of the things that bug me about this are easy fixes (black windows for a start!). Overall it's pretty cool and I'll keep supporting these until we get Soundwave - he should be an easy home run.

[@yatfailam7991]

Imagine if Hasbro and Lego operate an animation cartoon about Lego Transformers, there would be two black children in yellow faces, with two or three Asian and Caucasian buddies(yellow skin to cover all races), meet Optimus Prime and other Lego Autobots, which is come from the Lego related products, battle against the Lego Decepticons (they have the Lego products to side with them too) in only 10 to 13 episodes in one season.

[@alejandro8im]

Megatron would be so nice

[@NicolasSaudemont]

I'm not a Transformer's huge fan, and not specially a Bumblebee one (even though I admit the character rocks). I grew up with the G1 Optimus Prime toy (and a few others, including SideSwipe) but didn't watch the cartoons. Still, I really enjoy this bumblebee ! It looks terrific. When I was 10yo, my best friend and I tried to build cars that would transform into robots, so this set really appeals to me. And since there the bare minimum stickers and the price tag is very correct, I might commit on beginning of July. I totally disagree that a more authentic non transformable version would be better in the long term. I fail to understand non-transformable toys (unless they offer a mad level of realism with micro details, weathering etc.... but that is a very "niche" market IMO) I really like the car version. Yes it doesn't really match a real beetle, but that makes it even more genuine to me : some TF toy weren't exactly right in proportion since they had to transform. My only complaint would be the lack of "foldable knees" but here again most TF toys didn't have those either. But, now, since the Countach is also being released in Lego I'm adding to my "list to Santa " a Lego SideSwipe Transformer ! (or wait for some highly talented builder to make one)

[@daleksec8543]

The bee looks little bit weerd but it's ok. I want to see the Megatron and the starscream! the two mortal enemies of Optimus and bee, maybe and the Unicron in the size of death Star 😁😁

[@aarthilahoti7200]

Next Megatron Then good old soundwave

[@ImFromFinland787]

I can't wait to get the set! However, I must wait 4 months to get it, since my dad wants to order it from a very specific retailer for a much better price, but they're putting the set out in September, but since my birthday is in October, we thought it'd be better to wait until my birthday, so my dad can buy the set from that retailer

[@gtp_vexd3507]

Soundwave and Megs next. They’re both boxy.

[@R0Sch88]

Although I still think that not everything needs to be turned into a LEGO set if there have to be so many compromises between looks and functionality, after seeing your detailed review, it doesn't look as bad as the official images and renderings showed it to be. I might get it after all, but only at a high discount. Too bad LEGO didn't do the new Countach or at least the Speed Champions F40 in yellow too.

[@veschyoleg]

Waiting for Starscream!

[@user-rw1ox3lp9f]

I would like Starscream for a next Lego Transformer.

[@jmurray1110]

I mean if they could pull it off it would be amazing just from a technical stand point More reasonably let’s get soundwave

[@nayanp]

That looks very nice

[@jacktueton7445]

Yes the fan universe.... Called reality

[@thatrandomf1dude.472]

Megatron next hopefully

[@Jacko75041]

5:48 that looks so much better than the actual set 😂why didnt they stick with that

[@dikenlikalp]

In car form yes, but the robot version is very unstable and skinny in that version.

[@jazzy9458]

Please Megatron next!!

[@MiningDead]

I’d love to see someone make a movie accurate bumblebee, but it doesn’t seem possible as unlike optimus, this set is pretty hollow compared to its size.

[@Ukk3l1]

So there being already Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. It can only mean that there's also gonna be Megatron and Starscream (which im the most hyped about).

[@adiseagledostuff]

yay

[@HatsuneLuka]

My biggest problem with them is still that their legs are locked in a straight position, and not very poseable. Optimus made sense since he's so big, but I feel like could've given Bee joints. It looks so much worse on Bee than Optimus.

[@zonoskar]

Lego's gonna have a hard time bringing out Megatron as it transforms into a gun.

[@gieselats]

Really cool review. I like the transformers. Back in 1985 when I was in the states, we watched alle the time. Transformaers, robots in the sky.. where megatron…. Lego, we want megatron.

[@TheNeelonRokk]

That's what I thought it was back in the 80s when it was aired on the TV. Later I learned it is "Robots in disguise". 😁 And as much as I would want it, a transformable Megatron is most likely not going to happen. His alt forms in the old cartoons are either a gun or a tank. Not that it matters much, because "Soundwave SUPERIOR!!".

[@shaunstorey23]

@@TheNeelonRokkI don’t see why they would include starscream and megatron on the intro of the Optimus prime instructions. We’re 2/4 ways there

[@TheNeelonRokk]

@@shaunstorey23 Didn't even remember that part of the manual. It would be going against the rules Lego set for themselves (no (current) military/guns etc). I could maybe see Starscream happening in Lego form, but G1 (84) Megatron turning into a Walther P38? Not seeing that happen with the current catalog of Lego bricks. And a tank alt mode wouldn't be G1 (84). So we'll just have to see. They should do Soundwave in my opinion though, he's just as iconic and his forms are practically made for being brick built. He is clearly the superior option. 👍

[@AnishNikam-hu6xp]

Don't know why but the car feels like some Duplo model.

[@cerradobricks4017]

Damn look at that prototype! It’s so much better than the finished product. The car mode actually looks like a Beetle and the proportions look a lot better. The only real upgrade in the final version is the head. Other than that, it is a downgrade in comparison with the prototype shown

[@dgripper05]

I love it! Definitely want a Megatron next

[@alanwiseman6003]

Not sure why all the complaining. Have they seen the robosen one looks similar only difference is at least this one transforms. Robosen who are known for self transforming robotos couldn't even make one that transformers. This will look good next to my prime can't wait definitely be picking this up

[@MihaitaSenchea]

Well, don't get me wrong, but i would've preferred a LEGO Bumblebee from the Transformers movies, like the one from Age of Extinction, when he was a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS in black with yellow accents, or the Last Knight Bumblebee! But i'm fine with this LEGO Bumblebee set!

[@jmurray1110]

He’d clash too much with Optimus like that this is supposed to be a connected series taking designs from across the canon would make them look less together If we get another “wave” sure but there needs to be a coherency in these ones

[@Jim230176]

Can we have Jazz next please?

[@DodgerFloof]

why does the prototype at 5:40 look so good though???

[@emppa3138]

I dont think we will ever get the bayformers versions, because i grew up with those movies.

[@whyjs6738]

카마로는 더 이상 안나오는건가요? 노란색이라서 카마로가 계속 떠오른다

[@pinioncorp]

The blue glass is the worst aspect, surely the prototype with the black glass looks better?

[@Notthativoguy]

I will deffently buy that with another mclaren senna

[@AngelloNajera]

We need lego starscream

[@aggelosaggelos5696]

what if lego didnt make a round non Euclidean design and instead make a tape recorder that is a block????

[@OSUHARDING1ATECHNICEXPERIENCE]

Megatron and Star Scream next!!!

[@amatisme8085]

will lego want a toy that transforms to a gun? I don’t think we will see a G1 megatron

[@troodon1096]

Megatron will never happen; he literally turns into a gun. (Unless they just make a version that stays in robot form and can't transform, but well that would defeat the point of a "transformer".) Starscream maybe; they already have creator sets that are essentially de-militarized jets. Honestly easiest one would be something like Soundwave.

[@biochemRhapsody]

These would not work if they were just in Robot form. They *must* be able to transform. Otherwise what's the point?? It's right there in the name

[@RacingBrick]

There are *tons* of non-transforming Transformers figures you can buy :)

[@Megs_the_gamer]

⁠@@RacingBrick yeah but most transformers fans want there transformers to well it’s in the name

[@st7860]

Looks great in robot mode but for vehicle mode not tat impressive 😊✌️

[@kietinhtuan4203]

I was waiting for the part 2 of your Lamborghini Countach review 😢😢😢

[@RacingBrick]

I still have some work to do for that one

[@gwkleong]

The plate is still a sticker? 😢

[@nicbritton4310]

The other one should of been used as the Lego icons set

[@ikeschrager9903]

I think it looks good I just hate how the the back looks

[@princejaiswal6487]

Icons Countach review part 2 still pending

[@RacingBrick]

It does, because I still have work to do with it

[@zakinthetube]

Shame that there's not a place for the gun, as for optimus. I hate this kind of things (separated items) in a lego model

[@user-xj6el9gb9m]

They should do megatron next or a bayverse transformer

[@RJ1.]

hi

[@legoplaytime1823]

The price is practically $270, as most people will buy Optimus and Bumblebee together. Hope there’s a discounted two pack

[@MCohSnap]

I just bought new Optimus for 90 dollars, will take this one for 50 one day