Video Review: Transformers Studio Series '86 - Deluxe BUMBLEBEE

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[@SigmAnalog]

I think part of the reason they made the gun storage external is to attempt to emulate the metal clippy-tabby thing on the back of the original toy (and, by extension, on Penny Racers) without completely committing to the idea in case people don't like it. Aesthetically speaking, I think I like 'Bee as a super-deformed Beetle-esque mushmobile more than I like him as a fully-realized Beetle, and that's partly because of how much more on-model it makes the robot mode look. This little feller gets the idea across perfectly. Now, if he could just give us a little smile...

[@RetroRenegade8706]

This guy is gonna look AMAZING when 86 prime comes out!

[@DarthRavage07_QR]

This Bee rocks! Love his Penny Racer vibe in vehicle mode. He feels great in hand ✋️!

[@peaugh]

Yeah, it's a great figure!

[@jeoboy]

I didn't even realize I had a problem with Studio Series 86 'Bee, but you just solved it.

[@peaugh]

Happy to help!

[@gdavidgrana]

I’m always impressed to see intact 84 toys; I was a lot less careful as a 5-6 year old, and I don’t think any of the rubber tires have survived :/

[@muisverriet]

Very good figure indeed! I did not like the Earthrise Cliff mold at all so i'm very happy to have a new, excellent mold.

[@obnoxiouslegofan]

He looks good, but I do have a soft spot on the Netflix version. Still wished the Netflix version had the same shade of yellow as this new SS-86 BumbleBee...

[@peaugh]

Netflix definitely nails the VW alt mode more closely.

[@JasonSawyer]

Alt mode reminds me more of Bumblejumper, but man that bot mode - top notch.

[@phr0g]

Nice review, felt very nostalgic for some reason, looking forward to getting this little guy later this year.

[@peaugh]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@allanbernabe5189]

Hasbro guys watching peaugh video: "Oh yeah! Why didn't we think of that?"

[@erechoveraker]

It's crazy that if you didn't have an MP Bee, something from retail like this would be a fine filler. Pretty impressive little dude.

[@javivaki]

He's so cute in car mode. I don't mind the colors because it's not only evocative of the G1 minibot figure, but also the Legends class Titans Return figure from 2017, which is a Bumblebee I still love but SS Bee still looks great. 🐝🐝🐝

[@Transformatics]

Here's an idea about the port hole, maybe a 3p accessory company will/can design a weapon that folds up into his spare tire and plugs into that port. :D Cool little fig. i was gonna pass on it , but I might grab it just because.

[@herringstheseries]

2:41 I’m sure some third party company will come up with an upgrade kit that will make him better resemble his animated model.

[@frjt67mike]

The top and rear of the car reminds me of a little fiat (126) from the 1970's.

[@CyberDragon10K]

I'm good with the Netflix Bee and the Centurion Drone gun. I might've been more interested in this if it was _literally_ MP-21 as a pared back/adjusted-for-mainline toy, but that alt. mode doesn't do it for me.

[@SwainyAtRetroAsylum]

Surely they should have put the spare wheel on the back.

[@Adnabman]

If you want blue windows and a more toon look, just wait a year or so for the re-release. Haha

[@momuvid777]

THANK PRIMUS Bumblebee and Cliffjumper are NOT the SAME Molds anymore (yes i know there's prime bee and cliff but still)

[@peaugh]

I hope we get a Cliffjumper remold from this one.

[@momuvid777]

@@peaugh No Thanks, I'm Okay with Earthrise Cliffjumper because I want him and Bumblebee to be Different Figures, No Matter How Similar they look (i did not like the netflix bee toy)

[@xavierwagner9346]

I think the reason Studio Series '86 Bumblebee turns into a VW Beetle-esque car that also vaguely resembles a Mazda Familia 1500XG is likely because having Volkswagen license the vehicle mode was not in the budget for the figure's design.

[@peaugh]

That sounds likely.

[@xavierwagner9346]

@@peaughSince the vehicle mode looks vaguely like a Mazda Familia 1500XG, it would make sense for it to get retooled into Bumper.

[@G1Grimlock94]

Bumblebee awesome

[@peaugh]

indeed.

[@RetroRenegade8706]

Bumblebee awesome... BUT GRIMLOCK KING!!!

[@maxpower40100]

Good luck finding one!

[@peaugh]

I think he'll be findable when he hits retail.

[@GeneralTekno]

We're well past 2007 when Bumblebee was a struggle to find, yeah.

[@HelenaSan425]

Definitely The better version of the Earthrise one

[@peaugh]

I think so.

[@T16skyhopp]

give

[@TheCommanderTitan]

legacy Bumblebee? 👎 origins Bumblebee? 👎 studio series bumblebee? 👎 DILLARDS BUMBLEBEE? ✨👍✨

[@peaugh]

Still a favorite for sure!