Title:
Bumblebee Vehicle Mode
Description:
Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2006)
Accessories: Wave Crusher trailer/backpack
Known designers: Eric Siebenaler (Hasbro), Alex Kubalsky (TakaraTomy)
The Deluxe Classics Bumblebee transforms into a yellow hatchback sports car (labeled as a "cruiser” on the package) that’s basically Hasbro’s typical cross between several existing car models: The car closely resembles a Peugeot 206 WRC, however some people see strong cues from other vehicles, such as the general shape of the car being based on a heavily customized one-of-a-kind 1992-1995 fifth generation Honda Civic hatchback with lots of aftermarket add-ons (such as a large front bumper, large fenders and a large rear wing).The front section takes some design cues from various models of the Subaru Impreza WRX, namely the hood vent present on all models, the front grille of the 2004-05 WRX and the headlights and the midsection of the front bumper from the 2006-07 WRX STi.The shape of the rear fenders is also vaguely inspired by the Volkswagen New Beetle.
Bumblebee comes with a single accessory, a jet ski called "Wave Crusher” on a trailer. This is a bit similar to his Action Master toy’s transforming heli-pack. His robot mode is designed to look like a typical teenager, dressed in a hoodie with pockets and wearing big chunky trainers. He is articulated with ball joints at the head, shoulders, elbows, hips, and has hinge knees. Wave Crusher converts into a jet pack that mounts onto his back.
Later versions retooled the area the rubsign rests on to be larger.
This retooled version of this mold was also used to make Classics Bug Bite, Cliffjumper, and an unreleased blue deco.
Accessories: Wave Crusher trailer/backpack
Known designers: Eric Siebenaler (Hasbro), Alex Kubalsky (TakaraTomy)
The Deluxe Classics Bumblebee transforms into a yellow hatchback sports car (labeled as a "cruiser” on the package) that’s basically Hasbro’s typical cross between several existing car models: The car closely resembles a Peugeot 206 WRC, however some people see strong cues from other vehicles, such as the general shape of the car being based on a heavily customized one-of-a-kind 1992-1995 fifth generation Honda Civic hatchback with lots of aftermarket add-ons (such as a large front bumper, large fenders and a large rear wing).The front section takes some design cues from various models of the Subaru Impreza WRX, namely the hood vent present on all models, the front grille of the 2004-05 WRX and the headlights and the midsection of the front bumper from the 2006-07 WRX STi.The shape of the rear fenders is also vaguely inspired by the Volkswagen New Beetle.
Bumblebee comes with a single accessory, a jet ski called "Wave Crusher” on a trailer. This is a bit similar to his Action Master toy’s transforming heli-pack. His robot mode is designed to look like a typical teenager, dressed in a hoodie with pockets and wearing big chunky trainers. He is articulated with ball joints at the head, shoulders, elbows, hips, and has hinge knees. Wave Crusher converts into a jet pack that mounts onto his back.
Later versions retooled the area the rubsign rests on to be larger.
This retooled version of this mold was also used to make Classics Bug Bite, Cliffjumper, and an unreleased blue deco.
Theme:
Classics
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Date Added:
2023-02-05 20:42:51
Date Added:
2023-02-05 20:42:51
