Title:
Bumblebee Activator 1st
Description:
Bumblebee (Activator, 2008)
Known designers: Bill Rawley (Hasbro)
Part of the first wave of Activators, this small version of Bumblebee automatically transforms from vehicle to robot mode via spring-loaded releases when you press his top-mounted police light. Interestingly enough, this toy is probably the closest to "proper” scale in robot mode when compared to the Deluxe Prowl and Ratchet, the Voyager Optimus, and Leader Bulkhead. Like the Deluxe class toy, Bumblebee was intended to be molded with a benign sideways smirk on his face, but at this small of scale the effect does not come off as intended, leaving Bumblebee looking rather more like he’s grimacing. Furthermore, his insignia is also grimacing; for some reason this toy was given the movie Autobot "angry eyes” insignia, rather than the standard "neutral expression” insignia found on most other Animated Autobots. Add him to the list of Transformers who just need a hug. And furthermore, the prototypes seen in the packaging lacks the insignia.
If the robot-to-vehicle method is not transformed correctly, it’s kinda difficult to connect his side door panels firmly with the feet/front hood while converting into vehicle mode, as they are held by fairly strong springs. Also, the red-painted button is prone to chipping.
This mold was later retooled to make Cliffjumper.
Known designers: Bill Rawley (Hasbro)
Part of the first wave of Activators, this small version of Bumblebee automatically transforms from vehicle to robot mode via spring-loaded releases when you press his top-mounted police light. Interestingly enough, this toy is probably the closest to "proper” scale in robot mode when compared to the Deluxe Prowl and Ratchet, the Voyager Optimus, and Leader Bulkhead. Like the Deluxe class toy, Bumblebee was intended to be molded with a benign sideways smirk on his face, but at this small of scale the effect does not come off as intended, leaving Bumblebee looking rather more like he’s grimacing. Furthermore, his insignia is also grimacing; for some reason this toy was given the movie Autobot "angry eyes” insignia, rather than the standard "neutral expression” insignia found on most other Animated Autobots. Add him to the list of Transformers who just need a hug. And furthermore, the prototypes seen in the packaging lacks the insignia.
If the robot-to-vehicle method is not transformed correctly, it’s kinda difficult to connect his side door panels firmly with the feet/front hood while converting into vehicle mode, as they are held by fairly strong springs. Also, the red-painted button is prone to chipping.
This mold was later retooled to make Cliffjumper.
Theme:
Animated
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
2008
Date Added:
2023-04-15 21:00:56
Date Added:
2023-04-15 21:00:56
