Cowabunga!

I don’t know why, but when I look at this particular Bee, that’s the phrase that comes to mind.

Maybe it’s because he transforms into a hatchback that’s supposed to tow a jet ski. Maybe it’s because he’s the kid appeal character and reminds me of Mikey from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

I dunno. But that’s the feel this guy gives me.

Robot mode

Bumblebee looks the part of the kid appeal character in robot mode. He looks chubby and friendly. So cute and cuddly.

He has much more posability than I thought he was gonna have. As far as I can tell, he’s only missing a waist swivel and ankle tilts. Very impressive for a figure from 2006!

Vehicle mode

As great as the robot mode is, Bumblebee impresses me even more in vehicle mode. Obviously, he looks great in car mode with almost no obvious kibble.

But it’s not just that.

He’s a mainline deluxe figure but he has a detailed interior. That’s very impressive and the interior is much nicer than the other Deluxe Bumblebee that has detailed insides in car mode.

Also, the amount of paint apps on Bumblebee makes me sad about modern figures. Everything that should be painted is painted.

Closing

Classics Bumblebee is a classic for the ages. The newer Legends Generations Bumblebees just don’t compare. And some of them were great!

Bumblebee’s supposed come with a jet ski that turns into a jet pack. I don’t really care about the accessory itself, but I want to complete this figure because I love it that much.

Now should I just look for the jet ski? Or should I splurge and get a complete Henkei Deluxe Bumblebee?