Toy Review - MPM-7 Bumblebee

[GoktimusPrime]

BUMBLEBEE
Series - Masterpiece
Sub-line - Movie
Size/class - NA
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - NA
Released here - NA
Approximate Retail Price - (￥10,000) $125
Approximate Size - 16cm
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 car
Main Features/Gimmicks - Missile rack; see "Main Accessories"
Main Colours - yellow with black and silver highlights
Main Accessories - Attachable weapons and battle mask


















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Thoughts

Disappointing. The robot mode is essentially a fancier version of Studio Series 18 Deluxe Bumblebee, only $90 dearer. The transformation is ridiculously complicated, not very intuitive and just not fun. It's a very unforgiving transformation where the slightest imperfections will impede on the final formation of the car mode. As you can see in my photos, I was unable to get the rear bumper section to sit flush, but I was glad that I was able to get the wheels to roll! I saw a video review where the guy was able to get everything to tab flush but the wheels wouldn't roll. It's a LOT of effort, and I mean greater than MP36 level of effort, for what is a pretty ordinary reward.

The instructions aren't very helpful and lack text (which is surprisingly bad for an MP). It also has no bio or other text blurbs and no tech specs card.

I cannot recommend this toy. Stick with SS18 instead, honestly. This toy reminds me of MP5; I suspect that it might've been designed in a rush to get this toy out before the Bumblebee movie hit cinemas.