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 Instructions people, read em, its not that hard, really, lol June 9, 2009
Alan Stowe
53 out of 60 found this review helpful
First of all let's just clear something up about all these negative reviews: as for popping off parts, in the instructions it SAYS that parts are made to pop off during transformation so that if YOU the user was forcing it too much, it will pop off (and can be easily popped back on) instead of snapping and breaking off (like if you were to force an older gen Transformers figure). Its a feature to save kids from breaking their brand new favorite Bumblebee people. Try reading the instructions.
Admitedly, yes, several of the new movie Transformers have some of the most insane Transformations I have ever seen in a Transformer. I think its impressive and wowed me. It was a lot more like the way they move about in the films. Gone are the days of flip the calves/feet down, pop out the arms, rotate torso, flip up head DONE. And there is a very good reason for that: creating a FAR SUPERIOR robot mode. The robot modes are so impressive in these new Transformers its insane and this Bumblebee is TOTALLY my favorite. He's extremely close to be the spitting image of his on screen self. Amazing head sculpt with perfect detailing, even his chest plate folds down in the center like its supposed to on film (which its not flipped down all the way in package, just FYI). I love this figure to death. Its one of my favorite Transformers ever, and I've been messing with these things since Bumblebee was just a little Bug with articulated arms and a flip up head that couldn't turn and a hologram logo on his chest/roof. This figure is amazing. Period. The kid in me that loves robots and cars is happy in both modes. The adult in me that can respect sculpting, articulation and engineering is even more wowwed. Don't listen to these haters. If you love Transformers, want the best Bumblebee ever made, and can READ SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS properly, then do not pass up this amazing toy!
just what i expected August 4, 2009
Devon
I'm glad i finally have bumblebee, but i knew that with all his greatness, there had to be some flaws, like the head rolling around in the package when i got it, i thought uh-oh, its definitely broken, thankfully it wasn't but can still pop off from time to time and the rear windows don't stay flat when switching to vehicle mode, but thats pretty much it, the missile not working didn't bother me much because i have an imagination and i have great sound affects to contribute. awesome detail and coloring, i felt like i really owned a 2010 Camaro. love the cannon and mechalive thighs and the fact that he has such personality in the movies makes him all the more special.
Do people know how to read???? January 6, 2010
Ernesto Fisher (panama)
Most of the reviews from parents ive read here start with this phrase "my 4 y/o son, my 4.5y/o son...." did you know that this toy is for 5 and ups? Seriously, what is wrong with America? Give them some challenge and they will throw it at you. Thats what their kids need.
 same formula; newer features May 30, 2009
James R. Madison
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've read that a lot of people have had problems with this figure. The only problem that is reaccurring with me are the shoulder pieces during transformation from robot to car mode. They like to pop off frequently, but nothing a little superglue couldn't fix. This is still the same Bumblebee layout from the first movie's line, only with added features. The figure, in addition to the new sculpt in car mode, has a new movie acurrate head sculpt as well. Also, this figure comes with an updated arm cannon that when in robot mode, flips out allowing you to insert the fire missle for the shooting gimmic. Other than that, not much new about this one. This figure's arm cannon can be removed and actually needs to be in order to transform into car mode. The instructions show that when in car mode, the cannon with the missle inserted can be stored into the empty space under the car. Overall a much nicer presentation than the previous movie line, with a few flaws, not enough to take it down any. The transformation is the same as the previous movie Bumblebee. There is also a Shoulder Cannon Bumblebee, with similar car and robot mode, in this new movie's toy line. I've seen the transformation for that one and it is complicated and drastically different compared to the other one. Highly recommend getting this one though.
No Pain No Gain June 30, 2009
Ryan Crout (Irvine CA, USofA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow, there are a lot of whiners who hate this thing...
Why does it so often seem like I'm one of the only people who appreciates a thoughtful and somewhat challenging transformation?
I'd take that over say...the shellformers or the kibble laden Big Convoy from beast wars neo? (seriously, it was like two pathetic toys in one!)
I dunno, i really like this transformer, either as a collectors' item (hey, he looks pretty cool in the package) or as a toy (hey, he runs, guns, and transforms rather smoothly)
I will grant you that there are a WHOLE lot of little panels and pieces to this guy, which is probably due to how awesome he looks as a robot (and how screen accurate)
On the plus side, there is a lot of automorph to this guy, rotating his chest (the car hood) up rotates his arms and his windshield (its on his back) and sliding his feet up into position automaticly positions his rear fender and back window.
I will also grant you that perhaps some of him is rather flimsy (his back window splits in two for goodness sakes) and some of the pieces can be tricky to fit in (doors?)
Still, i think his camaro looks fantastic, and that his transformation, while difficult at first, is relatively easy since its basicly as follows:
slide foot flush with shin (repeat on other foot)
slide up hood over head
place hands behing his back (like he's been arrested for speeding) and snap the roof halves into place
slide in the doors and lock
OH and snap his feet together
there
done
that was easy (easy button anyone?)
in fact the only real difficulty I've had with this guy is getting his doors to line up, but to be honest? transforming him back and forth is easy once you know how to do it, and if u know where everything goes on a car (you drivers should really) its pretty intuitive
To finish, he's an outstanding mold and a fantastic camaro (camero? I can never remember how to spell it...) His tranformation can be a little tricky at first, but you really should be able to get the hang of it after two or three transformations
no longer is it simply "break apart all the kibble to reveal the robot inside" which I think is why everyone seems to be griping
(side note, when even my five year old brother can figure it out with the instructions, you know its not that hard...)
all in all worth the ten bucks or so you'll spend on it at target or toys R us or wherever
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