Transformers Movie Deluxe Class Bumblebee 2008 Camaro Reviews

• BEWARE HIGH INTERNET PRICES. This is a great toy but only worth $10

  
  By A1OES2ZFXO8N6J on 2007-08-16
  This is a great product and in high demand. BEWARE OF PEOPLE EXPLOITING THE HIGH DEMAND FOR THIS TOY. IT SELLS AT RETAIL FOR $10. People should be ashamed of themselves asking $100 for a $10 dollar item. Hasbro will catch up with demand in the following months and this item will be easily available at Target, TRU and Walmart. The only reason it is so hard to find now is scalpers selling this toy online for ridiculous prices. Do not pay more that $15 for this toy.
  
  

• Buyer Beware!

  
  By A2LULJAZ6XTERS on 2007-12-06
  This toy is 5" long, bumper to bumper. This is a "stocking stuffer", not a gift. It's educational value lies in the "Buyer Beware!" lesson you learn upon getting burned by this purchase. After years of successful Amazon purchases, this is my first experience with the "scalping" approach on this site. As pointed out by other reviewers, the retail value, as assessed by Hasbro, is $9.99 and while it may be out of stock from traditional stores, literally hundreds are available at auction, at or close to that value. My trust in Amazon is permanently tarnished!
  
  

• The BEST of the Movie Deluxe line-up

  
  By A2XTZT8IUYG0T4 on 2007-08-13
  The old Camaro version of Bumblebee was disappointing in a number of ways, not the least of which was that the Automorph hood clip on mine broke almost immediately. Pleasingly, there is no such problem with the 08 Camaro Bumblebee, which, when considered together with the rest of the qualities of the figure make it one excellent Transformer!
  
  Bumblebee is undoubtably one of the bigger robot stars of the movie, and the attention given to this figure is reflective of that status. Not only does each leg have good Automorphs (rotating the rear windshields out of place), but the front section also rotates a number of parts simultaneously. Unlikely the older Camaro version however, this version is robust and does not have any flimsy tabs that can break off - it's more like Wreckage's Automorph actually.
  
  The car mode is, needless to say, really quite good looking, albeit with a number of joint lines that are easily visible. The windows are translucent/transparent, which is another step up from the older Bumblebee. The robot mode looks similar to the other version, but is more muscular and feels more solid, with an overall look that one would easily declare as superior. And, perhaps more importantly, it is very poseable.
  
  What more needs to be said? A very desirable car, an excellent robot mode, and three (if you count them like that) Automorph sections; not to mention being one of the big stars of the movie. This is definitely the best and most collectible of the Deluxe range!
  
  (Look at my other reviews - I haven't given any other overall 5 stars out)
  
  

• Fun for older child

  
  By A1NU1I0VKALNHL on 2007-11-04
  We love Bumblebee, but this is quite difficult to transform. These are designed to easily pop things in and out, and although that would be great, it also means things pop off. The head is constantly coming off. It is a huge choking hazard!
  My kids love the transformer, but it is tricky to transform.
  
  
  
  

• Awesome Transformer Figure

  
  By A2HW0FZV9RIQ9D on 2007-08-05
  This has got to be the best Bumblebee version ever. Who would have thought Bumblebee would switch to a VW Beetle to a Chevy Camero Concept 08. There were some minor flaws with the old Bumblebee Camero. The new Bumblebee, however, is flawless. The cannon/blades are awesome and the automorphing technology is amazing. One of the best transformers out there. This figure is a must buy.
  
  
• Over priced Transformer
  By AJ4OMED4WEOJF on 2007-12-05
  I have shopped Amazon.com in the past, and have been very happy. Unfortunately, this is not one of those times. I spent hours searching for the Transformer Bumblebee, just to find there are hundreds of versions. I ordered the Movie Deluxe Class 2008 Camaro. The seller was ToyWiz.com, and the price was $49.99. Under product description, it gave no dimensions, and very little helpful information. Buyers' reviews were good though. With tax and shipping it came to $61.85. I was floored when I received it. I went back on-line and searched for the same item, and found it can be purchased for $9.99. And Amazon.com offered it through another buyer at $39.99. Ignorance on my part cost me big time. It doesn't pay to return it either, because ToyWiz doesn't refund the shipping, and there is a 10% restocking fee. If you don't know the exact item you are shopping for, you can really pay big time. And you really have to be careful buying from other vendors through Amazon.com. It was difficult to give the product an honest rating, since it is a gift and has not been opened or played with yet. But I can honestly state: Would I recommend this toy to a friend? - Not at this price!
  
  
• Buyers Beware of Price Gouging
  By A1WE0Z8624OGZP on 2007-09-22
  This IS a sweet vehicle ( toy ) and much better detailed than the first camaro they came out with earlier. They are becoming avalible at most Toys R Us stores so PLEASE be patient!!! DO NOT pay more than 12.00 for this toy. Online retailers are selling this for up to 70.00 and ToyWiz
  don't even have it in stock and they want 50? They are the main rip off
  artists when it comes to toys so don't even bother with them when you have
  the whole world wide web to check other retailers.
  
  Again a much nicer version than the earlier camaro even though they are different years. Get both if collecting, otherwise, just get the 08 camero and your kids ( or you ) will be very happy with the purchase. Also check hasbro's main site, as they sell their products on there also.
  
  Hope this Helped!!!
  
  
• Very disappointing
  By A37KJKVRRGFTFG on 2007-11-30
  We bought this for my son that just turned 5 because he is crazy about Transformers. Just as my husband was taking it out of the package and getting it ready it practically fell apart. This toy is not sturdy at all. Adding insult to injury was the fact that we found this sames toy in stores $15 less in stores. We felt ripped off and now my son does not have his beloved Bumblebee.
  
  
• Price is way too high for way too little
  By ADTCP4AG9GP5 on 2007-11-28
  My 6 yr old son loves Bumblebee (of course). He has been begging for a Bumblebee transformer and the stores and online stores have been sold out. I saw this for $24.99 and read the reviews and thought it would be a great buy. Wish I would have paid more attention to the reviews. This toy is about $6. at Walmart. I thought it was a bigger version since it cost so much. I am so disappointed. Definitely will not let anybody know how much I was taken for on this Santa item.
  
  
• What a RipOff
  By A2OY9YLYQWV3QM on 2007-12-18
  I guess I didn't realize Amazon would host such inflated prices. I mean this is price gouging. I assumed by the price range of these products that I was looking at the 10 inch version. This is a $9.99 toy at Toys R Us.
  
  What a freaking rip off.
  
  
• Good as a collectible, but lacking as a toy for kids
  By AXV9GS0TMSVW on 2007-12-21
  I am a big Transformers fan, posessing about every incarnation of Optimus Prime I can get my hands on. I was very excited by the movie because I knew it would bring a new breed of Transformers toys. They all look cool, and that alone has me excited.
  
  However, coolness comes at a price, and that's in the durability of the newer toys. For quite a few years now, Hasbro has been making strides in the Transformer lines looking more like their supposed to in robot mode - that is matching the supported media, be it the cartoon or the movie. For this reason, the transformations have become more difficult.
  
  Bumblebee is a good case in point. He has these little plastic pieces that come off of his arms very easily while transforming him. To Hasbro's credit, this feature makes it so if one is doing the transformation incorrectly, a break isn't permanent. It's intentional that pieces are made like this.
  
  The other thing that bothers me though is how easily paint scratches off. This has to do with constant rubbing together of pieces during transformation. Maybe I'm not the best at Transformers, but I remember my old metal ones lasting for years.
  
  Gripes aside, nothing bad can be said about the look of this. It's pretty close to the look of the film and both the car mode and robot mode look fantastic. I just see it as a little frustrating for the kids.
  
  As for the prices on this site - well its economics. I've been to the stores when they open cases and you'll find one Bumblebee - two if you're lucky - on the shelf. But they actually stay there for awhile, provided its not a peak shopping time. Because of the quality of the toy, I would recommend shoppers wait it out to find it at an appropriate retail price, especially if they're planning on buying it for a child. It's a cool toy, but its durability leaves a bit to be desired.
  
  
• Would have been perfect if Amazon didn't stick labels on them.
  By A847VFNYPXKIR on 2007-10-09
  Great movie version of the car. Perfect in fact like the reviews say. Price was good too. Lately Amazon has been getting weird shipping things though. Bent books, and now a sticker that tore up the card when I tried to remove it (they did not do this when I bought things when Amazon ran Toys R Us). If you don't mind how the package looks then maybe the prices will come down again but I would not recommend Amazon's shipping if you are a collector. They don't seem to take they care they once did when the packed items.
  
  
• Bumblebee is the one
  By AT89DEF53RVOY on 2007-08-26
  This is my favorite Transformers movie figure so far... he's amazing in every way. He's movie accurate and fun to transform. Luckily my friend found two of them at stores and gave one to me--get this while you can, you won't be sorry! :)
  
  
• GOOD TOY BUT TOO HARD TO TRANSFORM
  By on 2007-10-31
  this toy is enjoyable, but it is too hard to transform. Swindle, ironhide, arcee, decepticon brawl, wreckage, and dreadwing are much easier to transform
  
  
• Are you kidding me
  By A29KFOZ8X0NSDA on 2007-12-08
  What a friggin rip off. I am very disappointed. My wife bought the same thing at Walmart for $10. Beware these can be found at Walmart, Target, TRU Don't buy it online you will pay at least 3 times the amount for it.
  
  
• Don't Buy This OVERPRICED Item
  By AAAI9EE66JMHV on 2007-12-11
  I should have researched more carefully when I bought this item. Nearly $60 for a 5 inch plastic toy. I'm returning it as soon as I can.
  
  
• great figure!
  By A34DNXZ1MSLBRK on 2007-10-18
  this is a great figure to your collection!it is a very greatly designed toy and i believe u should get it although i picked this toy up at a target.
  
  even though bumblebee didn't have a sword u could still close it up into a gun.i find this toy quite educational because of how u shouldn't look at the instructions but you should try transforming it yourself.This figure is nicely made and I highly recommend it!I picked this toy up for my son and he definitely loves it and it is great!
  
  
• Overpriced Transformers!
  By AB74QIU8G5BCD on 2007-12-06
  I purchased this item along with the Optimus Prime for less than they are asking now for the Bumblebee by itself. Don't fall for this! I understand retailers raising their prices slightly due to supply and demand, but this price is THEFT. I would not purchase this toy at this price now or ever.
  
  
• RIP OFF
  By A10DDIDVP3XEBH on 2008-01-04
  i'VE BEEN RIPPED OFF BEFORE BUT THIS ONE TAKES THE CAKE. tHIS "TOY" IS UNBELIEVABLY OVERPRICED--. even my daughter could not believe what I paid for this thing--I should have returned it, but did not...However, I will be sure to let everyone I know about it and will be sure not to order from you again.
  
  
• Colton's Review
  By A381QN9E6LC746 on 2007-11-08
  I purchased this product for my 11-year old son. Amazon had it when it was nowhere else to be found. It was delivered to our home within 3 days. Thank you Amazon!
  
  
• What's it worth to you?
  By A1U202LKBZI7AQ on 2007-12-27
  If you are reading my review, thanks. If you notice, my ratings are a little muttled. The reason for that being, is that I am a collector of sorts. I have seen the movie, and yes ficticious characters based on comics, cartoons, and tv shows I find intriuging. Thus, I don't believe in playing with or opening anything I collect. It's a little obessive compulsive but I feel as though it's a stepping stone to something else. Why do we collect such things? Are they worth anything? Maybe there's something missing in our lives. What makes us indulge in these seemingly meaningless pleasures? I had an entire collection of action figures that were unopened and in mint condition. All it does is just create a burdon. The true test, however, is just letting go of such desires. So one day, my wife and I gathered up all of my toys, went to my neighbor's house, and gave his children my entire collection. Your prohably thinking, "WHAT, ARE YOU CRAZY!!!"...prohably. Though they may have been in value to someone on ebay, you can't put a price on the look on those kids faces when they looked in the boxes. I felt a slight sting. But it quickly dissapeared when my burdon melted away. We stayed over to help them with dinner and watched his kids play with their first toys in prohably 5 years. It was quite a sight. I never knew that my toys did any of the things they did. I watched them play with everything from my spider-man and x-men to transformer figures. His oldest daughter loved my bumblebee transformer most of all. I noticed in other reviews that he falls apart to easily or it has poor construction. Not True. However, if you give it to someone who does not have the patience or cool to handle such a toy, i recommend the lower skill level counter-part. All in all, it was well worth seeing them have so much fun with accumulative joys. What's it worth to you? <12:36 am> - - -
  
  
• Shame on you
  By A3443SUQ5KMPL0 on 2008-01-02
  Shame on any seller for trying to extort 40 dollars from parents of children who must have this and other toys in the transformer line. 200 dollars or more for one that is actually bigger than 5 inches?! Holy Hell inflation has really hit us big it seems. No, more likely outright greed. Do Not Buy This Product at this price. The more we as the consumers say NO the more they will have to chop off the price to move their junk out of the warehouses.
  
  
• not easy to transform
  By AE5T0PV2U96OZ on 2008-02-18
  Without the instructions it's almost impossible to transform the toy. And even with the instructions it's not that easy. An adult has to make it. They should be easier in order to start having fun with it.
  My boy still loved it.
  
  
• Horrible - dont buy it
  By A1SHDGTJCXQ63L on 2008-02-19
  First - I bought this for 10dollars at toysrus. Second - my son, myself - everyone was so excited to get this toy - and we were soo disappointed!! It takes an engineering degree to change it from the car to the autobot and forget about back again. Parts come flying off (although they are easily reattached) and it NEVER i repeat NEVER looks the same once you change it from one form to another - my son could not even use it as a car because the tires dont easily align. A waste of money and excitement.
  
  
• Wow, a lot of stupid reviews here.
  By A2YC8ZR0MI78S0 on 2008-04-12
  Interesting. Most of the transformer reviews seem to be from a somewhat informed collector's perspective. Most of these seem to be from people who bought this model for their five year old kid and who thought they were going to get Ultimate Bumblebee (who retails for 80 bucks) because the price was marked up. Ten seconds of research would have given them the information to avoid such a mistake, but these people feel justified in railing against Amazon for charging extra for a product in high demand.
  
  I'd agree with anybody that they shouldn't be buying these new transformers for young children. They are for kids who are at least 10, and for adult collectors. And from an adult collector perspective, it's a superb toy. It does have a complicated transformation, and what you get is a toy that looks stunning in both modes. And while many of the transformers have done a respectable job imitating the vastly more complex movie models, this one takes first prize, moreso than what I've seen of Ultimate Bumblebee.
  
  So yes, the toy is in high demand, and you should either expect to spend a long time tracking one down, as I did, or fork over the cash for the quick fix. I was lucky enough to find a re-issue at Target yesterday, stocked by the cash registers instead of in the toy aisle. And I paid 9.99 for it.
  
  So I recommend less cry-baby behavior from dimwit parents and some sense in realizing who these models are really designed for and why they're in high demand. Blame the manufacturers for claiming they're for younger kids, blame yourselves for buying without thinking, but don't blame Amazon, fer chrissakes.
  
  
• Bumblebee rocks
  By A9OWSQ3QR871Y on 2008-05-07
  This is a very nice Bumblebee. His robot mode looks quite nice and he comes with a plasma cannon that converts to a blade. He transforms into a yellow 2009 Chevrolet Camaro that sports black racing stripes. I personally love the vehicle mode. You should not pay more than $20 for Bumblebee, his retail price is ten dollars. Though I have not had durability issues the joints seem a little loose and the figure seems rather fragile, so I would not recommend for young or rough children. He looks great on the shelf in both robot and car mode. He has great articulation and can do several poses. He is overall a very nice figure and if you have a choice between 1974 camaro and 2009 camaro definitley pick the 2009 model.
  
  
• its now what I expected
  By A36ZMH3TKA3BO1 on 2008-05-27
  I bought this product for my godson, well initially for my godson then found a bigger Bumblebee and bought it for him so i kept the smaller, which is this one, for myself. The car is small and does transform to Bumblebee (well somewhat) , but i guess i am too old for this toys since I cant figure out how to properly transform them to Bumblebee and back to car.
  
  
• Transformer Bumblebee
  By A217U97RDZ6SSP on 2007-12-12
  This Transformer Bumblebeeis a Christmas gift and as I looked it over, has problem solving qualities. My son, age 9, has asked for one for Christmas so he's VERY enthusiastic about it.
  
  
• SWINDLED ON AMAZON!
  By A29Q18XM3O8XEG on 2007-12-25
  I can't believe that after years of successful purchasing on Amazon, that I finally fell victim to swindling! I really believed that for this outrageous price, we were getting the oversized transformer! We were sadly disappointed to find that this toy, which sells at Target for $9.99, was the size of the palm of your hand! Unbelievable! I won't be back.
  
  
• Decent toy
  By A1BV6TUFAM9H9W on 2007-12-26
  This is marketed for 5+ years old, but can be frustrating for children under 10. The instructions are a little vague, but with enough patience you can figure out how to complete the transformation from car to figure; going back to the car is a little easier.
  
  

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