 "Everyone loves Bumblebee!" | 2009-04-11 |
| - Reviewed By bjohn13 |
| I've collected pretty much the entire catalogue of Transformers from the 2007 hit movie, and there are some out there that are better. However, what I like about this incarnation of Bumblebee is that it is relatively easy to transform into robot form. Plus, the robot form looks very cool. Going back into automobile form can prove to be challenging, though after a few tries it should become second nature. The biggest drawback are the arm insignias that fall off way too easily. Most smaller children will lose these quite easily. I'm not really quite sure what Bumblebee's weapon is supposed to be, either. Finally, beware price gouging. I believe this item can still be found on the Hasbro website for around $10 plus shipping. |
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| "not the best early transformer" | 2009-02-02 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| This was my second transformer. It was extremely discouraging to transform it at first. Please, if you're going to get this, get it as your fifth transformer or later. If you want him, get him, but wait until you're experienced. |
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 "This is a "look only" kind of toy" | 2009-01-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3MI94FMUB2W3X |
Transformers Movie Deluxe Class Bumblebee 2008 Camaro
I did not realize how fragile this toy was. It's made of plastic and fell apart on Christmas morning!! I have to assume this is an adult collector item and is not a toy. I have to wonder though; "Why would anyone want to collect something so cheaply made?"
A real disappointment. |
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 "Falls apart easily" | 2008-10-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A19D1XZ49687JL |
| This transformer doesn't seem to hold up very well. Parts fall off easily and are hard to get back on, especially for little hands. Not very impressed. |
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| "Great toy, but the transformation from Autobot back to a car is quite difficult" | 2008-06-01 |
| - Reviewed By gazelle722 |
I am writing this review on behalf of my 9-1/2 year old son who simply loves Transformers. After saving up enough of his allowance money, he insisted on getting this particular Autobot Transformer.
He felt that the transformation from the Camaro concept car to Autobot was a piece of cake. The transformation back to Camaro concept car, however, was a different story.
The instructions were no help since they only showed how to transform from the car to Autobot (i.e. no reverse instructions). He eventually figured it out, and can now do it in about 3-5 minutes, but it was no walk in the park. After reading the other reviews, we definitely feel your pain. But don't lose hope. It can be done!! Once you've accomplished it, you feel like you can climb Mt. Everest. It's a real confidence builder, especially for young boys (and some old ones too). Below is some helpful advice:
1) The toy is built to be handled roughly (within reason), so don't be afraid to twist (by hand), push, and pull the various parts of the toy.
2) From Autobot mode, my son believes that the toy is easier to convert back to a car if you separate the top of the Autobot (torso up) from the bottom of the Autobot (pelvis down). Simply, pull them apart. The front of the car is definitely more challenging than the back, but after a while you'll get the hang of it.
3) If all else fails, go to www.youtube.com and type "Bumblebee Transformers, concept car". I thought of this after the fact, but this might be helpful to a few people out there who are at their wits' end. A couple of the videos are pretty informative and take you through the transformation process (step by step). Parents may want to preview the videos before their kids do. Some of the videos are more age appropriate than others.
Could our good friends at Hasbro have made the process easier (i.e. include a good set of reverse instructions)? You bet!! However, the challenge for my son was a lesson in patience, determination, and ultimately conquest. He didn't give up, even after dear old dad called it quits. I was proud of him.
LS |
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| "its now what I expected" | 2008-05-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: A36ZMH3TKA3BO1 |
| 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. |
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