Zeta Toys V Series ZV-01 PIONEER Sample Transformers Masterpiece Bumblebee Movie BUMBLEBEE

[@Benscollectables]

Once Zeta rectify those tolerances this figure is going to be amazing, what other movieverse figures would you like to see done to this standard by Zeta?

[@VisoredKuzu]

It would be great if they did dropkick and shatter but toyworld already released test shots of grinder which is their version of shatter and I gotta say it looks amazing

[@Benscollectables]

Visored Kuzu oh I agree , really looking forward to the Toyworld Movie bits , their prime looks insane

[@Getwright-]

Seeing as we have a few of the villians (and a lot of optimus options) coming from the movie, id love to see more autobots, like i loved that arcee and brawn used in the movie! (We have no idea what there alt modes look like though

[@VisoredKuzu]

@@Getwright- guess that means third party companies can get more creative with designs

[@Benscollectables]

TheBd62 would be great to see

[@hanyoukimura]

"Zeta Toys sets the bar for Bumblebee figures" Transcraft: "Hold my beer."

[@kyleleungrulez]

My thoughts exactly, seems a bit broken in vehicle mode. But my god that robot mode, it's just 3A level.

[@Benscollectables]

Very much looking forward to it , can only comment on what I have in hand ... transcraft are a new brand I assume so let’s hope the production is up to quality

[@Benscollectables]

I do however have the Transcraft Mohawk and it feels pretty nice In hand , gauging by its size though their Bumblbee will be a lot smaller than Zetas

[@hanyoukimura]

@@Benscollectables it's going to be smaller? That's cool, especially if it scales with MPM figures. The Zeta figure is definitely nice though.

[@hanyoukimura]

@plusmetal rise disagree. Zeta's is a massive step up from MPM Bee, but Transcraft's robot mode looks even more, almost 3A movie accurate. We'll see for sure once full color prototypes show up.

[@jordanharrington1890]

Zeta Designers: What scale are we thinking about for this Bumblebee? Zeta: No...

[@unorthdoxcleric6953]

That is something special. Its a very nice.

[@heinzaut]

this should be standard quality for mp designs in 2020

[@Johngreen-tt6gi]

this looks amazing , I heard this was designed by one of the freelancers that DX9 also uses , a true masterpiece

[@Benscollectables]

John green oh nice

[@primalconvoy]

I think we've come to the point where Takara are now playing catch-up with the 3P (and in some cases, arguably, the modified KO) releases. For me, "scale" isn't important for an MP figure. IMO, they are "portraits" of a TF character, and so (budget non-withstanding) any size or materials should be utilised to make it look as good as possible. A figure like this is a fairly good example.

[@Dood_Spooce]

I see your point and support this view, but on the toy aspect, scale could further help with immersion, and as such is important to me and many others as well. However we cant win em all, can we?

[@archfxt3619]

His alt mode looks a bit sportier , kinda dig it

[@Sherdderworld]

I love that they made they undercarriage movie accurate

[@maning04]

That is some complex transformation for a toy, but its still freaking awesome! I gotta hand it to the people to designed this awesome figure!

[@hulkman1971]

Looks pretty awsome , gonna wait and see if they get those tolerances worked out though, other wise could be very frustrating. Love your videos Ben , I watch your videos ,before I buy anything man. Ty again for your knowledge and opinion .

[@Benscollectables]

Thanks for checking out the content sir

[@GreenDiablo]

This is looking pretty promising. I began overthinking comparing this to the 3A, especially since the prices are so close. But seeing the side-by-side this does look like if the 3A could transform. From what I can eye if you want one that perfectly captures movie Bee, you go 3A. If you want as close as you can to that, while being able to transform, go Zeta. There's no wrong answer for preference, but there's REALLY no wrong answer here. Now it's just a matter of what my answer is. Lol

[@mattimusprimal637]

@23:12 I can't wait until you get a fully-painted sample of Transcraft TC-02 Bumblebee!! (which so much closer to 3A/0 then ZV01 Pioneer in terms of looks)

[@Benscollectables]

I look forward to it

[@mattimusprimal637]

@@Benscollectables The only upside to Transcraft TC-02 Bumblebee is that in order for it to be as screen accurate as it is, they had to cheat on its chest!!

[@Benscollectables]

Mattimus Primal yeah chest does looks good on it , just checked

[@OfficialTransformers]

Does anyone know when or IF Transcraft Bumblebee is coming out 😳🤔🤔🤔

[@darkenergy9829]

My leg joint snapped! When transforming him into alt mode.

[@maximusmedia76]

I love your videos bc you get the stuff I'm interested in, KO and 3rd Party, but man I wish you would frame your shots better!

[@Benscollectables]

I am trying bud , I’ll get there eventually

[@rafalitosuperestar7234]

Please Ben rise up the camera when you begin the transformation, thankyou so much!!!

[@Benscollectables]

I’ll try my best bud but it’s limiting being back in my wheelchair when filming

[@Dood_Spooce]

@@Benscollectables I dont know why you are in a wheelchair but I hope you are healthy/be well! From one Ben to another, I am a fan!

[@rugalheidbernstein9944]

Definitely way better than the official offering, ashame their Unicron got cancelled.

[@Benscollectables]

Rugalheid Bernstein completely agree

[@eyywannn8601]

Rugalheid Bernstein Oh the Zeta one. Did the Hasbro one go off too?

[@JUNKMECH]

@@eyywannn8601 Hasbro's worked out but they brought the hammer down on Zeta's much (in my opinion) better looking version. Most likely due to overlapping timing with their crowd funded effort.

[@oldskooljoypad]

That unicron will still come out either by zeta or them releasing him using a different company name

[@Getwright-]

I didn't realize that it had so many working lights(and such small ones!) Thats really cool i still think im leaning towards the transcraft one, but i wouldn't blame anyone for preferring this guy. He blows the MMP out of the water in every way.

[@Benscollectables]

TheBd62 yeah I will def check the transcraft one out but as it stands this is my fav

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

Man... this is actually a very nice Transforming action figure, I was able to avoid Movie Transformers so far but I'm not sure I can keep on doing it now that I've seen your review of this figure. Thanks for the review, even though you may have ruined me financially. Happy new year Ben!!!

[@Benscollectables]

Breno Ferreira Ferreira lol thank you and sorry for the financial ruin lol

[@mattimusprimal637]

@3:24 I don't like the Battle Mask in this figure because it's not screen accurate. (the Battle Mask had an Insectoid/Honeycomb-like eye look to them)

[@jjfloris4883]

Still waiting for a MPM BB Blitzwing

[@PraetorGix]

Yeah, no. I originally commented on how amazed I was with this figure's overall aesthetics until another comment pointed me to the Transcraft proto. Those guys made Zeta their bitches and are probably performing a bukkake on them as I type.

[@deceptigtar]

my only gripe is how the blades attach, doesn't look like it sits flush and the blade sort of sticks out to the side

[@imranbecks]

Do you have Unique Toys Challenger to do a comparison with?

[@allspark2013]

What happened to them when they did the Unicron? Looks amazing- being picky, I would say the legs are out of proportion. They look too long, making him look too tall.

[@primalconvoy]

THE DRAGON KNIGHT SLAYER64 Let's hope their version comes out later.

[@SiFiGamer2016]

Neat toy for a sample. More screen accurate. 👏

[@SOCKSTV]

cool. But I think the TransCraft product is a bit cooler. thank you ben.

[@Benscollectables]

Yes I look forward to getting that version

[@imranbecks]

Glad I didn't get the MPM version. I knew a better one would be made by a 3P.... Ordering it now!

[@Baliken100]

Ben, can I say I love you bro? I never would have figured out how to put those batteries in I haven't watched the whole video yet but I hope you go over how to put it in the gun

[@gian0giorg]

b2 five action figures are 1:28 the scale of MPP10 and most of the autobot MP cars. Considering that VW beetle has height of 1,57m, an action figure must be a bit taller. Maybe a G.I.Joe figure 1:18 would be a better fit? Or is it too tall?

[@Benscollectables]

I’ll have to dig some out and check

[@NightmareZerogbs]

he does look VERY accurate, but the engineering looks a bit too fiddly

[@jordanharrington1890]

Gustavo Borealis Yeah, I agree

[@watchyourback8877]

I think it's because it's just a test sample, no hate.

[@Moqqot]

So, should i get this, transcraft or the Legendary lt01 camaro?

[@jaraxel888]

personal gripe is it's too big... seems the 3p's cannot agree on a scale so you have all different scales for MPM which annoys the hell outta me.

[@unorthdoxcleric6953]

I actually prefer the Zeta to 3A.

[@JimmyHauser]

Most sedans (saloons I suppose you guys call them across the pond) have a roof line that is more or less shoulder height. Hopefully that can help you determine figure scale.

[@menace10]

Wondering how the mattel john cena scale with ZT bumblebee here... =P

[@Dood_Spooce]

The way the battle mask was executed has to be my only true complaint

[@RID01S]

Man this looks so good but I’m already have my money on that ToyWorld Freedom Leader

[@skyfigurefun]

Im saving for tw-f01 optimus prime

[@justinhook967]

Where did u get your display turn table?

[@grahamandlukecollectables8538]

What are the thumbs down for? Great review!

[@Benscollectables]

Graham and Luke collectables probably my statue remark ... or just the usual haters lol 😂

[@imranbecks]

Hasbro and Takara staff probably 😅

[@grahamandlukecollectables8538]

Need to step up then!

[@khalilumrani9742]

Happy New year

[@Benscollectables]

Khalil Umrani thank you and you

[@hthrun]

Thanks for the review! I was really excited for this toy when I saw the pics, but I'm disappointed it doesn't scale with the MPMs...

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

Bumblebee Movie Volkswagen Beetle Bumblebee needs the Unique Toys treatment.

[@autobotcliffjumper945]

This is what masterpiece Bumblebee should have been

[@NexusProductions-rz1sv]

Since the robot mode is confirmed to scale with 3.75" figures I assume something like the Star Wars vintage collection would scale nicely.

[@justinhook967]

really cool! always love ur reviews man! thanks for sharing!

[@darrenbent7601]

Now that you mention about that 3rd party Unicron, is there any news of it coming out this year? Because I cannot in any way afford the official one, and it also looks way better without the kibble in robot mode.

[@cwallacefilms]

Car mode has some panels

[@Benscollectables]

redbellpeppers just a couple lol

[@MapleJames76]

I'm looking forward to this figure, I normally enjoy your videos very much, but this one was an excellent feature of your wrists and hands during transformation...not too much robot....

[@Freak80MC]

I'm still personally excited for whatever company is doing the Bumblebee figure shown in the tfw2005 forum post titled "UNKNOWN 3RD PARTY BUMBLEBEE". That figure gets the shape of the legs down PERFECTLY though the hands look a bit weird, which I think indicates it's Unique Toy's version but so far it hasn't been nailed down where the pictures even come from (so if you have any ideas, check it out!)

[@skeggyrules]

I know your busy nowadays sir, but as someone else who lives in the uk, how much do you actually order from show z? You ordered any of the big stuff? I'm planning on getting the superitron boxset and normally I order from kapow but I could save quite a chunk getting it from show z, just not sure how the shipping would work with such a big item or tax etc? Cheers if you get the time to get back to me

[@jon-580]

Kind of let down by the size. The official MPM Bumblebee is so disappointing I was hoping this offering from Zeta would be a more movie-accurate option. While he's closer to the actual movie Bee, he's too big to scale well with other MPM figures.

[@applesauce1919]

The figure is good but why are so many parts loose

[@soundblaster2k]

He said in the very beginning that it's a pre-production sample and they're still working on getting all the tolerances just right. He also said it was in the hands of other people before it was sent to him so it probably saw a lot of play in that time that may have further loosened the joints.

[@HybrydATP64]

Unbelieveable that a third party company is able to do so much better than the official

[@projecthopestudios3248]

The only thing I really absolutely despise from this figure is the chest pieces in robot mode. They don’t go forward inward enough so it looks really weird unless you have it from some angles. I have the 3a studios bumblebee and honestly would have picked this up if it wasn’t for the chest pieces. I do hope they fix this. I’ll maybe pick it up for the hammer so my 3a studios bumblebee can wield it

[@randomuser-mv7bb]

It's not easy to do all of that why also can tranform, 3a is more movie accurate but it can't transform.

[@emilflognoid1532]

What’s the BIGGEST bumblebee toy from the movie?

[@Baliken100]

HEY BROTHER, I don't know if you're going to see this but, I bought this toy... LOVE THIS FIGURE(I don't know if I would call it a toy It's better than that) by one of my lights are not working... I was hoping to get in touch with the company but I have no idea how. I googled zeta toys and I can't find anything. do you have any contact info or do I have to ask the buyer I got it from cuz that's going to take forever and I'm not sure they're going to do it

[@Benscollectables]

Hey bud , I usually send them a message on Weibo or contact the store I purchased it from that’s the only real source of contact I have with them

[@Baliken100]

@@Benscollectables hey man thank you so much for getting back to me. I really appreciate you and love what you do for transformer figures... AND FANS! You're not just helping the companies lol well, I don't know who you're helping more because money is great to be made but God knows we would never EVER be able to figure this stuff out without you guys. you happen to be a really cool one, thank you

[@JUNKMECH]

I'm sold, I was worried about the price for what I assumed to be his size but he is a bit bigger than expected. I love him visually, I just wish that hood on his torso could slide down some, I feel that would improve things a lot.

[@Benscollectables]

Paxton giving him some more detail at the top of the neck , yes definitely

[@kyllerkill]

Transcraft and transfor element are both coming out with a bee that looks far better and closer to the movie and 3a version. This one looks like a cheap knock off.

[@bustybonnie6700]

OMG! He's Beautiful! Why can't Takara or Hasbro get that back pack right?

[@Dood_Spooce]

Can you see similarities in this to the 2007/2009 ultimate bumblebee with animatronics? I Think this may be a modern succesor!

[@DanielPerez-jz8jk]

Amazing review, unreal figure, do you know if it's gonna be an Optimus prime version?

[@loermansw]

I know this isn't related, but I can't find anything on zeta toys' unicron, was it a hoax or joke?

[@Benscollectables]

wesley loermans nope wasn’t a joke

[@muisverriet]

It was axed by Hasbro because it interfered with HasLab Unicron, a project they worked for years on.

[@loermansw]

@@muisverriet that's what I figured, but I thought they axed zeta toys itself, so I was confused seeing this review.

[@RobZomBOfficial]

How is the threeA statues? I own both prime and B have AMAZING articulation. Explain please

[@iansmith1776]

I think that was just a quip because they dont transform.

[@Benscollectables]

Action figures would have been a better term

[@Benscollectables]

I meant as in they are statue esk in appearance

[@RobZomBOfficial]

Benscollectables true! I can’t wait for sound wave

[@RobZomBOfficial]

Ian Smith yeah maybe. I honestly rather have figures that don’t transform.

[@darkenergy9829]

My ones going in the trash. I broke the legs during transforming into alt mode. And now I've put him back to bot mode his knee caps will not move. I only have one masterpiece mp11 and this will be my last. I paid 125 for mine. I'll stick with Takara

[@darkenergy9829]

Well I didn't throw him out, how could I hes Bumblebee! Hes back in bot mode. Btw the knee caps watch out they dont get jammed. The legs could bend but the knee cap would not move. It took ages to fix. Hes solid again. But I will never transformer him again.

[@atlas6538]

It's alright. The chest is too long and flat.

[@Benscollectables]

Atlas still the best option to date in my opinion

[@ryanramirez6314]

Still better then the masterpiece lol

[@RED97ghost]

I really like seeing the scale with the b25 figure! I don't want to be demanding or anything, but could you include them, and other human figures in your size comparisons? Also, Great video!

[@Benscollectables]

I’ll try buddy as I always have them on hand

[@RED97ghost]

@@Benscollectables Thanks! I'm a bit of a scale junkie, so I really like the comparison part of reviews lol.

[@everfreeeeee]

The frame is metal or plastic?

[@unknown-yx2hi]

nit pick :the volkswagen beetle is a 1973 were as bumblebee is a 1967

[@ideaynojodas]

Amazing figure! Too complex for my taste. Amazing nonetheless

[@frankmarzig1972]

is badcube lending out engineers? way over complicated.

[@jordanharrington1890]

Lol clever joke you have here lol

[@guitarsymbiot]

very large for MP movies

[@spykewitwicky]

The 3A figures are not statues. I hope people watching this understand that.

[@Benscollectables]

spykewitwicky I am sure they do , I do state highly articulated as well

[@tfcollect2690]

He doesn't scale well with anything in vehicle mode. Perhaps a G.I.joe figure. Beetles are small cars. They should've tented the windows.

[@zenerstorm95]

Why is it that Hasbro hasn't gotten their grubby little hands on the 3rd party black magic yet?

[@somarriba333]

This looks so awesome but looking at the size makes me pass on it. I was hoping it would replace my MP Bumblebee.

[@Benscollectables]

Yeah it’s difficult isn’t it ... I know that knight and bay have two very different scales but I want them all to look good together

[@matthewturner261]

wish this was the size of the studio series bumblebee

[@CristianHernandez-ed6rs]

Sus muslos se ven demaciado delgados. Y la figura esta demaciado grande! Mejor me espero por el de; Transcraft!!

[@gundamfan2020]

starwars figures would be scale acurate you wopuld be quite higher then the roof by a bit

[@mitchellbishop7518]

I would like to see zeta the fallen from rotf

[@bganss4859]

Is it worth giving 170 dollars ?

[@Benscollectables]

170? This is 100 bud

[@khalilumrani9742]

Yes more transformers

[@Slyrocker.]

Looks very nice. I think the Transcraft Bee looks a bit better, though. Will you be reviewing that when it's released?

[@mysportbuddies]

The bot came in robot mode from the box, wouldn’t it be better to make a video from robot mode to car mode first? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@BensKOllectables]

Mine came in vehicle mode and I was told that’s how it’s being released so I worked with the info I had

[@kevinsay2492]

Wow. That is amazing to think that is a transform able bee. Look so close to threeA bee. Wow.

[@escanormzmy6131]

Too bad his not in size with others 3rd party figure.. I really do like the look

[@Benscollectables]

Eddy Gorero yeah he’s definitely scaled to match threeA prime ... trouble is I think Travis Knight changed up all the scaling

[@artzstudios9737]

Hopefully aoyi mech or another KO company makes a downsized version of this.

[@octobotimus]

Have you seen the other third-party offerings? especially from transcraft? As interesting as this looks, it's way too blocky and skinny to work as the Bumblebee from the movie and far from what should be considered a new benchmark. The other offerings look much more accurate than this one, so its an easy skip. (also the battle mask is horrible looking, looks like he has someone elses face stretched over his)

[@Benscollectables]

Octobotimus yes I’ve seen them and they look great but I reserve passing judgement until i have them in hand

[@SpritMatterMan]

Better than Takari!!!!

[@nawatsutepakron607]

smart

[@tedchuckled1607]

Love the accessories but the figure just doesn’t really FEEL like bumblebee. It’s proportions are still a little wonky

[@imranbecks]

Still a great representation of movie Bumblebee. Puts the official Masterpiece one to shame imo.

[@tedchuckled1607]

Imran Becks absolutely but just a little wonky in proportions

[@almcroof2146]

The transformation is so complicated that Ben had to skip the video...

[@jackcinephile7554]

This is black magic

[@Omikron1112]

Incredible...... Too bad none of the toy makers make use of accordion in parts to make room instead of folding parts. There would be so much more room when designing these things. There would be so much more room for accuracy.

[@rojer_dr]

Your the 2nd to have that toy sun of the empire was the 1st

[@Benscollectables]

rojer_dr yep they are always going to get things earlier as they are based in China

[@kohnfutner9637]

O_o? What the h3ll zeta? Why is bb huge and unicron small? Toyworld must be laughing their axxes off.

[@Benscollectables]

I think this is actually going to scale with Toyworlds prime ...

[@kohnfutner9637]

@@Benscollectables oh really? Tw prime is that big? I guess then it's supposed to scale with aoyi mech Meggers? I dunno. This thing looks retawdidly large.

[@dragonball3166]

want hear transformer fan get in real world say transformer toys will be never in scale with each other g1 prime toy to g1 metroplex toy is good example that’s reality

[@saitamakun1556]

The thickness doesn’t accurate

[@aimanasyraff1811]

Designer failed making bumblebee mask

[@raflynm]

it looks like 3A version and that's amazing

[@littledutch7549]

I would kill for a G1 version of this. As my collection is becoming more and more complete (G1 toon Masterpiece only), I have yet to buy a Bumblebee because the official MP Takara releases all look awful, just square boxes with legs and arms, and I really would not mind something more stylized. This Baymovie version unfortunately wouldn't fit, but it at least gives me hope for the future that something better maybe coming.