ToyLand: New Bumblebee and Optimus Prime from Sideshow are Packed with Detail

While these versions of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee don’t transform, they packed with little details and a ton of articulation points that make up for it.

Both of these are movie accurate recreations of their CG counterpart in 2018’s Bumblebee (if you haven’t seen it, it’s on Hulu and is worth your time). Both feature LED eyes, over 50 points of articulation and a crazy attention to detail – from weathering to the realistic appearance of mechanical parts to including things like cranks for windows on the car doors that make up their bodies. They’re pretty fantastic.

Both are on pre-order now, expected to ship late summer this year if all goes well.

Bumblebee Premium Scale Figure – $448

• Approximately 14 inches tall
• 90 points of articulation
• Die-Cast Metal Frame
• LED illuminated Eyes and Stinger Blaster
• Ability to switch between Standard Blue or Retaliation Mode Red eye color
• Articulated Ab Panel with Cassette Player detailing
• Accessories:
  • Interchangeable Head with Battlemask and Standard Head
  • Interchangeable Right Arm with Stinger Blaster
  • Interchangeable Folded and Opened Back Wings
  • Detachable Stinger Sword
  • Articulated Hands
  • Four pairs of interchangeable eyebrows parts

Optimus Prime DLX Scale Figure – $199

• Officially licensed by Hasbro and TakaraTomy
• Approximately 11.2inches Tall (28.45cm)
• 53 points of articulation
• ABS, POM, PVC, Diecast zinc alloy
• LED illuminated Eyes
• Accessories:
  • Ion Blaster
  • Four Pairs of Interchangeable Hands
  • One Left Command Hand
  • One Action Stand with Base

Author: Mars Garrett

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