Product Description

Fully transforming 2008 Camaro changes to interactive Bumblebee robot. Features unique lights and sounds specific to vehicle or robot mode play. Additional features include animatronics for realistic robot play, an auto firing weapon and other awesome lights. Measures: 375mm (H) x 335mm (W) x 157mm (D). Batteries included. 5 Years +

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18601 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Hasbro
• Model: 82418148
• Dimensions: 5.51 pounds

Manufacturer's Description

Transformers is the original brand of robots that change from vehicle to robot, allowing all ages to engage in a fantasy world which is more than meets the eye!  Transformers are fictional robot aliens from the planet Cybertron and are divided into the heroic Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, and the evil Decepticons, led by , led by Megatron. They are able to "transform", rearranging their bodies into a common object such as a car, aircraft, or animal. The Autobots are mainly cars, while the Decepticons are planes, with some exceptions.

ULTIMATE BUMBLEBEE FIGURE

Bumblebee is the "little brother" of the heroic Autobot army, constantly striving to prove himself in the eyes of the taller, stronger robots that he idolises - especially his commander, Optimus Prime. This is the largest Transformers Movie toy in the market and represents Bumblebee's 2008 Camaro form. The figure also has a body and eyes that light up, creates sounds (robotic transformations and voices), and stands at more than 12 inches tall. Bumblebee also responds to music.

The Hasbro Transformers Ultimate Bumblebee Figure is the premium movie-based Transformers toy on the market. Standing more than 14 inches tall, this action figure is more than deserving of the title "Ultimate." With his sleek design, his battle and conversation sounds, and his advanced animatronics system, Ultimate Bumblebee is one of the most fully featured action figures you'll ever find.

Two Awesome Modes
Recommended for ages five and up, Ultimate Bumblebee is perfect for toy collectors and kids alike. Initially, Ultimate Bumblebee appears as a sleek 2008 Camaro. With its vivid yellow finish and racing stripes, Ultimate Bumblebee's car form is as detailed and well built as any model car and would be a perfect addition to a cabinet or dresser top. The car is able to roll freely on carpet and hard surfaces alike. However, like all Transformers, there is more to Ultimate Bumblebee's Camaro form than meets the eye. When it is time for him to come out of disguise and confront his enemies, he can transform into a massive, powerful robot. Equipped with a plasma cannon, he is more than prepared to defend your local Autobot from Decepticon attacks. With a few minor adjustments, kids can transform Ultimate Bumblebee seamlessly between his robot and his vehicle mode. His robot mode stands an impressive 14 inches, and is fully articulated, meaning that kids can adjust him into any pose. He is also incredibly detailed -- likely one of the most attractive action figures your aspiring heros will ever get their hands on.

Advanced Animatronics and Sounds
Ultimate Bumblebee features an advanced animatronic design, which means he can move and animate himself when in robot mode. With the touch of a button, he'll burst into motion. His head moves expressively from side to side, and his arms and wings both move up and down. He can even aim his plasma cannon and fire off his missile. Perhaps most impressively, he has full sound detection capabilities. He will respond to noises by turning and making sounds of his own. In addition to his animatronics and motion, Ultimate Bumblebee can also make a variety of exciting sounds. This ever-vigilant Autobot has 17 different heroic conversation phrases, such as "Let's roll out!" and "Take that, Decepticon!" He also makes battle sounds -- kids will hear the firing of his plasma cannon and the whirring, crushing sound of his movements. He'll even boogie as he plays Devo's popular song, "Whip It."

About Transformers
The Transformers began as a Hasbro toy line back in 1983, featuring toy vehicles that could transform into robots. The toys soon inspired an entire universe of fictional story lines, pitting the two factions of Transformers -- the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons -- against one another. A live-action movie based on the Transformers was released in 2007 and has continued the toy line's extreme popularity. With toys such as the Ultimate Bumblebee Figure, kids can bring home the struggle between the Autobots and Decepticons.

Customer Reviews

more than meets the eye
This figure is quite big even for a transformers toy, once you can sort out removing all plastics and wires hidden around its torso, its a matter of snapping together the arms and wings (doors).

these may seem to drop when trying to pose it, but once the electronics are activated they stay in position.

The electronic lights and souinds are excellent and the figure will move about, pointing, looking and turning.

The transformation process is a bit fiddly especially with the doors and wheels attached to the feet, but looks as the original car does in the film, with extra lights and sounds.

got mine for £70 in time for xmas
refused to pay extortionate prices for this toy (i.e £100+). Looked everywhere (toysrus, argos, john lewis, hamleys, woolworths even ebay), most places sold out or charging too much. I ordered from amazon.de. Total cost delivered was 95 euros which works out around £70. Obviously the site is in german which i can't read but if your familiar with ordering on amazon uk its fairly simple. Package arrived 5 days after i ordered it. Toy is HUGE, the packaging is about the size of a video recorder.

Must have for the fans, but...
I've recently bought the ultimate bumblebee. and I must say the toy is better than i imagined. (I checked around for prices and paid 75 Euro in a store)
The detail is very high and the robot looks a lot like what you see in the movie. Unfortunately there are some missed opportunities that would have made this robot a lot better.
1. it would have been cool that the helmet would be able to slide down over bumblebee's face - like it does in the movie when he is firing his gun.
2. an extra normal right arm would have been great, now you are stuck with the "gun" arm.This goes for all the new transformer toys available at the moment.
3. I know the current trend is to have audio and automatic movement on every toy but in this case a lot of the gear needed to get these extra features is taking up space which could have been used to get the transformation almost perfect. Especially around the torso.A large portion of the character is taken for the batteries and machinery and
- In my opinion all the noise or movements a toy makes does not add more fun..
- the automatic movement also blocks the movement of the toy which I find stupid because that makes it harder to play with the toy.

The driving sounds are fun and cool, but then again that will soon loose my interest.
because once you've heard it... you've heard it

The most fun part about the toy stays the transformation and that is what it is all about. The first time it might be a little tricky but if you have "transformer-experience" you should be able to figure it out quite fast. The unpacking of the character is definitely harder than transforming it :)

At the end all I can say is if you loved the series or the toys this is an absolute must because the transformation of the ultimate bumblebee really outranks most of the other old-school transformers.
I personally would not recommend this toy for children who do not know the transformers or do not have a lot of patience. this is really more of a collectible then just a toy.