Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan

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It may be shocking to think that, as of now, Japan is still waiting for the premier of the new Bumblebee movie that most of the rest of the world has been enjoying now for months. In anticipation of this event, Japanese Transformers fans have a chance to win a special Bumblebee plush doll. The doll converts between a super-cute "chibi" version of movie Bumblebee and a Volkswagen Beetle. The transformation is a simple "open a zipper and turn it inside out" scheme seen on lots of other reversible plush toys. This cutie is a VERY limited production run of only 100. Residents of Japan can register to win one of these through the application linked from this website announcing the product. If you cannot read Japanese, here is a "Google Translate" version for English speakers. Check out the huggable little robot below.

Thanks to our own Seibertron.com member notirishman for alerting us to this adorable bit of Bumblebee merchandising. What do you think of this kawaii guy? Is this plush Bumblebee something you need in your collection? Let us know in the comments below, and keep tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news on all things Transformers!

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Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2008378)
Posted by Emerje on February 5th, 2019 @ 11:42pm CST

Looks like some sort of alien... you know what I mean, not the robot type.

Emerje

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2008406)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 6th, 2019 @ 4:34am CST

That Softbulbee will be sold for one gazillion of dollars on Ebay. #-o

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2008422)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on February 6th, 2019 @ 7:20am CST

And it's a triple changer. It's creative, I'll give them that.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2008433)
Posted by no-one on February 6th, 2019 @ 8:21am CST

I remember these, my sister had some when we were kids.

Looks cute

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2008436)
Posted by Cobotron on February 6th, 2019 @ 8:35am CST

Jeebles McCreebles that lil thing is CUTE!!

Totally Popples! :lol:

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2008787)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 7th, 2019 @ 11:23am CST

Rodimus Knight wrote:And it's a triple changer. It's creative, I'll give them that.

Triplechanger?... :-?

Ooohhhh, the "bee" mode! :lol:

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2008804)
Posted by joevill on February 7th, 2019 @ 12:22pm CST

SO CUTE!!!!!

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2009039)
Posted by Agamemnon on February 8th, 2019 @ 9:11pm CST

Yeah, cute as in TERRIFYING!!! :shock:

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2010732)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 16th, 2019 @ 12:18am CST

Hey guys, have the Nitro Series Blitzwing and Dropkick been found at retail? Cuz I found them at my Target, so maybe that's worth mentioning. Both retail for 30$ each there. I can't put pictures because I can't figure out how :lol:

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2010733)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 16th, 2019 @ 12:20am CST

Here's a video review of Dropkick. It's a fantastic figure.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2011112)
Posted by Amelie on February 17th, 2019 @ 5:03pm CST

Seibertron.com's coverage of NY Toy Fair 2019 continues with a gallery of the upcoming Bumblebee movie merchandise! Seibertron's own Seibertron himself and Megatronus have been diligently snapping pictures for our viewing pleasure. So without further ado, we have a selection of highlights -

Nitro Series Blitzwing

Nitro Series Dropkick

Mission Vision Shatter

Mission Vision Bumblebee

Energon Igniters Cliffjumper

Energon Igniters Ratchet

Energon Igniters Soundwave

The full gallery can be found here.

Have any of these figures caught your eye or has the entire Toy Fair given you such a #Buzz that your head is still spinning its wheels? Drop us a line here on Seibertron.com's Energon Pub and let us know!

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2011139)
Posted by Stryker P28 on February 17th, 2019 @ 7:32pm CST

they have energon igniters Soundwave,Ironhide, and Ratchet at Target here in Yuma,Arizona

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2011140)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 17th, 2019 @ 8:14pm CST

Looks like whatever we know about is it from the Igniters line.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2011143)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 17th, 2019 @ 8:29pm CST

I don't recall seeing the others, but I definitely saw Igniters Blitzwing and Dropkick, as well as Legends class Cliffjumper at a Target. What I was looking for, though, was the new wave of Studio Series. I really want to see what Barricade, Sideswipe, and the others look like in hand :-(

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2011145)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 17th, 2019 @ 8:29pm CST

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2011147)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 17th, 2019 @ 8:35pm CST

The only one I may end up getting is that pretty PIMP Soundwave.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2011240)
Posted by Kyleor on February 18th, 2019 @ 3:53pm CST

Is that an RC Bumblebee on the very bottom middle? Looks like hood clips for a shell and an extended front bumper guard.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2011340)
Posted by william-james88 on February 18th, 2019 @ 11:26pm CST

It's not everyday you walk into a store and find a toy you never even knew was coming if you are a fan living in this age of constant information. But it happened. When walking in the Transformers aisle at my local Toysrus in Montreal Canada, there was a whole new area of shelf space dedicated to the Bumblebee Test Track, a toy that was never brought to anyone's attention before. This is a figure 8 track for young kids to race radio controlled Bumblebee cars. It comes with Bumblebee both in his Beetle mode and Camaro mode. The price was $44.99 CAD (a little over $30 USD). If this interests you or your kids, you might want to stop by your local big box store since it being found in one place in North America means it is shipping out to all retailers.

You can see images of the product below along with the product listing from Toysrus.ca.

1:43 Transformers Bumblebee Slot Track Set - 286cm / 9.3ft

Challenge your friends to the ultimate high-octane race with this Transformers Bumblebee 9.3ft beginner set! Each set includes 1 track set, 2 Transformers Bumblebee slot cars with working headlights and 2 wired controllers with turbo function. The track assembly is required and 6 x AA batteries are not included. Age 5 years and up. Track length: 286cm/ 9.3ft (Beginner level). 2 slot cars with working headlights. 2 wired controllers with turbo function. Track assembly is required. 6 x AA not included.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2011358)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 19th, 2019 @ 1:43am CST

he races...himself?

Eh I prefer the 2007 Scaletrix set (that I won from Titans Magazine's Transformers mag here in the UK) where you Bumblebee racing Barricade and both cars have simplistic robot forms they can change into.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2011503)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 19th, 2019 @ 7:25pm CST

Racetracks are still a thing in these days and age?

I find it kind of awesome actually.
Also.

Bumblebee is playing with himself. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012081)
Posted by Bounti76 on February 23rd, 2019 @ 4:45am CST

Those of you eagerly anticipating the second wave of the Bumblebee movie Speed Series figures (serving as the Legends/Legion Class size for this line) will be pleased to know that it has been found at retail! More specifically Cliffjumper, who is the only new figure in this second and final wave. And, as is often the case with Cliffjumper toys, he's simply a red redeco of a Bumblebee toy, in this instance, the Volkswagen Beetle mold of 'Bee from Wave 1. Coincidentally this echoes the previous Cliffjumper Legion Class toy from the 2007 movie, who was a straight redeco of that line's '76 Camaro mold.

History lesson aside, Cliffjumper and the rest of his wavemates were found at a Target in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Will you be on the lookout for this figure? Let us know what you think, and if you've found a newly released figure, but haven't seen any news on it, be sure to email us with photo evidence. Happy hunting!

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012087)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on February 23rd, 2019 @ 8:10am CST

Funny, i was going to take a photo last week when i saw two at a local target here in Virginia.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012092)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 23rd, 2019 @ 9:59am CST

I actually have a photo, I took it like a week or two ago. I would have posted it but then again, everytime I try to upload it won't work.

Maybe I should upload to Facebook and put a link there?

Sorry guys :HEADHURTS:

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012097)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 23rd, 2019 @ 10:34am CST

Nathaniel Prime wrote:I actually have a photo, I took it like a week or two ago. I would have posted it but then again, everytime I try to upload it won't work.

Maybe I should upload to Facebook and put a link there?

Sorry guys

Open a IMGUR account. Upload the picture there. Then copy the BB code and paste it here.
https://imgur.com/

They are reliable and will most likely not turn into Photobucket any time soon.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012102)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on February 23rd, 2019 @ 11:41am CST

you are lucky, I already know my best chance is to buy it overpriced on ebay just like the 30% of my collection... :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012105)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 23rd, 2019 @ 12:49pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:I actually have a photo, I took it like a week or two ago. I would have posted it but then again, everytime I try to upload it won't work.

Maybe I should upload to Facebook and put a link there?

Sorry guys

Open a IMGUR account. Upload the picture there. Then copy the BB code and paste it here.
https://imgur.com/

They are reliable and will most likely not turn into Photobucket any time soon.

Thanks man. I had considered them but I wondered if my pictures would eventually be deleted like how I see some from Photobucket does. This seals the deal and from now on you can expect pictures from me

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012110)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 23rd, 2019 @ 1:38pm CST

Nathaniel Prime wrote:Thanks man. I had considered them but I wondered if my pictures would eventually be deleted like how I see some from Photobucket does. This seals the deal and from now on you can expect pictures from me

I was betrayed by Photobucket like so many others. Then I used another service that went bankrupt. So I understand the sentiment wholeheartedly.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012113)
Posted by Bounti76 on February 23rd, 2019 @ 2:06pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:I actually have a photo, I took it like a week or two ago. I would have posted it but then again, everytime I try to upload it won't work.

Maybe I should upload to Facebook and put a link there?

Sorry guys

Open a IMGUR account. Upload the picture there. Then copy the BB code and paste it here.
https://imgur.com/

They are reliable and will most likely not turn into Photobucket any time soon.

I've never really used Photobucket or Imgur. When I've sighted a figure in the past, I've just taken a picture with my phone and attached it to an email. That's always worked for me.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012122)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 23rd, 2019 @ 4:05pm CST

Bounti76 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:I actually have a photo, I took it like a week or two ago. I would have posted it but then again, everytime I try to upload it won't work.

Maybe I should upload to Facebook and put a link there?

Sorry guys

Open a IMGUR account. Upload the picture there. Then copy the BB code and paste it here.
https://imgur.com/

They are reliable and will most likely not turn into Photobucket any time soon.

I've never really used Photobucket or Imgur. When I've sighted a figure in the past, I've just taken a picture with my phone and attached it to an email. That's always worked for me.

You know, that makes a ton more sense. Don't know why I didn't think of it in the first place :lol:

From now on, if I see sightings, I will post an email with a picture attached

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012139)
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on February 23rd, 2019 @ 8:26pm CST

Saw one here in Nebraska on Wednesday. Movie stuff arriving on time, yet again, to an area that has horrible timelines/distribution for every other subline. :roll:

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012140)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2019 @ 8:34pm CST

Well this is disappointing. I was hoping for at least one more wave of Speed series figures. I guess Dropkick, Blitzwing, Ratchet, Ironhide and Soundwave are it for those series' as well.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012206)
Posted by william-james88 on February 24th, 2019 @ 2:16pm CST

Say what you want about the Bumblebee toyline but the toys were at least on shelves when the movie was out and now every single toy has been accounted for before the film comes out on Blu Ray April 2nd. A few toys have come out since the film was released in theatres like Nitro Series Dropkick and Blitzwing and the Mission Vision toys and fellow Seibertronian newsie D-Max has found the only ones still unacounted for at brick and mortar: Transformers Bumblebee Evergon Igniters Power Plus Series Ironhide and Soundwave. While he only found Ironhide, we know that the more coveted Soundwave is in the same wave and was probably bought on sight by someone else who loved that van mode. You can see the case distribution below. While they were available at Target.com, this is the first time we hear about them being found in stores. These toys were found at Target, Altoona, Pennsylvania. Ironhide was $14.99.

1x TRA MV6 IGNITERS PWR PLUS OPTIMUS PRIME
1x TRA MV6 IGNITERS PWR PLUS BUMBLEBEE
1x TRA MV6 ENERGON IGNTR PWR PLUS STINGRAY (ironhide or soundwave)
1x TRA MV6 ENERGON IGNTR PWR PLUS INFANTRY (ironhide or soundwave)

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012210)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on February 24th, 2019 @ 2:40pm CST

All the toys in a line appear at U.S. Retail? Has this ever happened before? Usually there's one or two that have very limited distribution and some don't show up in the U.S. at all.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012211)
Posted by william-james88 on February 24th, 2019 @ 2:42pm CST

Decepticon Stryker wrote:All the toys in a line appear at U.S. Retail? Has this ever happened before? Usually there's one or two that have very limited distribution and some don't show up in the U.S. at all.

In a movie line, I dont think so, hence why I wanted to write this story. It did happen with POTP though.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012224)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on February 24th, 2019 @ 4:27pm CST

These where at a Target in Chester, VA! I posted this in the Toy Sighting Forum for Virginia.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012231)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 24th, 2019 @ 4:57pm CST

Well all in all I think this line was really fun and I hope the igniters gimmick is something that continues on. Pouring one out for the homies.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012787)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 28th, 2019 @ 7:21pm CST

Looking for some interesting exclusive merchandise from the Transformers: Bumblebee movie? Japanese publication TV-Kun may have what you're looking for in the form of their newly announced "Red Fire Optimus Prime" exclusive figure! This figure is a clear red plastic "repaint" of Energon Igniters Speed Series Optimus Prime. Black Convoy of TFW2005 has translated the press release from TV-Kun's website, which details that the figure is tied to the May 2019 issue of TV-Kun magazine and will debut for the Japanese market on April 1, 2019 at the price of 980 JPY. Below is the image from the press release on TV-Kun's website for your reference.

What do you make of this Japanese exclusive figure? Do you love all things clear plastic in your Transformers? Does this figure seem worth the effort of importing for fans outside of Japan? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news on all things Transformers!

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012791)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 28th, 2019 @ 7:31pm CST

I guess it looks pretty cool, but I have no use for the regular one and much less use for importing one from Japan

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012857)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 1st, 2019 @ 8:49am CST

Goes with the clear Bumblebee

Speaking of which, here's a (Japanese, no-word) video showing him off:

The box also contains a so-called Secret Medal for the Kamen Rider Buttobasoul arcade game. That one is Kamen Rider Geiz from the current Kamen Rider Zi-O series.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012892)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on March 1st, 2019 @ 1:22pm CST

https://twitter.com/7_netshopping/statu ... 3328989184
Seven Net Shopping

"Movie "Bumblebee" release commemoration! Something happens on 3/8 (Friday) at 14: 00 .... ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ... Please expect!

https://bit.ly/2EwljDR

# Bumblebee # Transformers # transformers

"

it appears we should expect a repaint of the a leader class optimus figure, the legendary one

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2012969)
Posted by Emerje on March 2nd, 2019 @ 2:41am CST

7-Eleven Japan has something to say on 3/8. Thanks to fellow Seibertronian TrypticonCarne in the Energon Pub forums we've been alerted to a message on their 7Net Twitter page that announces, well, an announcement coming next week to the 7Net website. And if that isn't intriguing enough it's accompanied by a silhouette of what's likely the Takara Tomy Leader class-sized Legendary Optimus Prime for the Bumblebee Movie. Could we be getting another Ultra Magnus-esque 7-Eleven repaint like the MP-711 Convoy from last year? We'll know in a week.

Google translation of the Twitter message:

Movie "Bumblebee" release commemoration! Something happens on 3/8 (Friday) at 14: 00 .... ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ... Please expect!

https://bit.ly/2EwljDR

# Bumblebee # Transformers # transformers

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2013012)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on March 2nd, 2019 @ 2:50pm CST

I wonder if it will be a rusty deco

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2013019)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 2nd, 2019 @ 3:12pm CST

TrypticonCarne wrote:I wonder if it will be a rusty deco

Don't count on it. It will be something random like this:

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2013021)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on March 2nd, 2019 @ 3:31pm CST

20190302_152119.jpg

20190302_152129.jpg

well anyone want a trailer for BB optimus, you have an option

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2013041)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on March 2nd, 2019 @ 6:50pm CST

TrypticonCarne wrote:
20190302_152119.jpg
20190302_152129.jpg
well anyone want a trailer for BB optimus, you have an option

Not bad, but I wonder if the G1 trailer could also work :-?

Otherwise... ;)^

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2013042)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on March 2nd, 2019 @ 6:54pm CST

Nathaniel Prime wrote:
TrypticonCarne wrote:
20190302_152119.jpg
20190302_152129.jpg
well anyone want a trailer for BB optimus, you have an option

Not bad, but I wonder if the G1 trailer could also work

Otherwise...

Dunno g2 wont fit and I don't have a g2 trailer

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2013043)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on March 2nd, 2019 @ 6:54pm CST

Huh seems if you get that kreemzeek server error the original posting still goes through good to know for next time

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2013053)
Posted by william-james88 on March 2nd, 2019 @ 8:28pm CST

FYI, you may be better off posting those in the Siege thread since that's the line this Prime figure is from.

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2013054)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on March 2nd, 2019 @ 8:33pm CST

william-james88 wrote:FYI, you may be better off posting those in the Siege thread since that's the line this Prime figure is from.

If you are talking to me. You are mistaken that is the Bumblebee movie Optimus. Not siege

Re: Transformers Bumblebee Reversible Plush Toy for Japan (2013055)
Posted by william-james88 on March 2nd, 2019 @ 8:35pm CST

TrypticonCarne wrote:
william-james88 wrote:FYI, you may be better off posting those in the Siege thread since that's the line this Prime figure is from.

If you are talking to me. You are mistaken that is the Bumblebee movie Optimus. Not siege

Right right, I meant studio Series. But I just noticed you did indeed post them there too. Cheers.

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