Transformers Studio Series 116 Bumblebee (VW) - Deluxe Character_Transmutate These Decepticons are homages but

These Decepticons are homages but not directly tied to Micromasters seen in the Japanese Zone OVA

A generations version of Goldbug in his VW mold

light-up hilt

We've never seen him scowl so much

but there was a concurrent one in Japan that repurposed the purple and black band packaging of its USA counterpart

Transformers Studio Series 116 Bumblebee (VW) - Deluxe Character_Transmutate These Decepticons are homages butYay, 116 is Bumblebee. Regardless of what you've seen, this is officially numbered 116. Can they just not get this right anymore? I guess the 'numbering' guy was part of the series of layoffs in the past 18 months. COOOOOL! It looks like Studio Series has matured enough to say, "hey maybe we ought to redo one of the more important releases we ever did." So the VW Bumblebee might be getting a redesign! Let's hope! Comes new in sealed box.