Review: #278
Name: Bumblebee
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Autobot
Line: Robots in Disguise (2015)
Year of Release: 2015
Size Class: Legion
Mold Status: new
VEHICLE MODE:
Bumblebee transforms into a yellow sports car, however, with the downsizing comes some downgrading: he lacks black stripes.
What is surprising is that he has red taillights as well as that all his windows are painted (unlike the Warrior Jazz figure...).
This is a Legion classed figure, one of the smallest size classes that Transformers come in. He is a bit smaller than previous Legends sized figures.
A quick comparison with his bigger incarnation, obviously at this smaller scale, the sculpting isn't as precise and the angles not as sharp but still a decent representation.
There is a scannable badge on the right side for the game, where you can temporarily unlock the character. A decent vehicle mode overall.
TRANSFORMATION:
Most surprisingly. Bumblebee has a complex transformation, much more so than you would expect. The way the car roof morphs into his robot chest is tricky the first time and maybe even a bit unnecessary since it is unwieldy due to the small size.
ROBOT MODE:
In robot mode, Bumblebee is okay, the windshield as his chest makes it seem out of proportion and very different from the character model, even though you can tell what the designer was aiming for.
There's not much kibble overall although his arms are a bit long.
The head is very small but the sculpting is nice, plus, it is painted silver.
He comes off as a big shorter than previous Legends classed figures but is on par with the other Legions in the RiD line.
A comparison with the Warrior version and it is surprising at how well this smaller figure manages to replicate some of the details.
Poseability is limited to his shoulders and hips. The ankles can be tilted thanks to transformation but overall, it's hard to find a good natural pose for the figure.
There's a lack of new paint in this mode either, instead relying on the black and yellow plastic. It still works well though.
A decent robot mode if a bit static and generic.
OVERALL:
While not as strong as say Sideswipe, this is still a very nice figure. The vehicle mode is great and the robot mode is passable. For his inexpensive price, Bumblebee is worth a purchase.
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