Transcraft TC-02 Beettle Bumblebee Review 

Thanks a lot for this Fantastic Review

It is absolutely amazing how the vehicle mode disappears in the robot mode. Gives me a unique toys challenger vibe.

Man, the engineering on this figure is like black magic. After you transform him from car to robot, the final robot mode is so clean. Great review, PrimeVsPrime! Keep up the great work!

His transformation reminds me of a Thew quote. “Hey baby, are you a popular construction toy?” “Because three quarters of you is ‘leg’ .”

The amount of engineering put into this figure is absolutely amazing

We are reaching quality levels that shouldn't be possible.

I did NOT expect him to transform backwards

This is literally the 3A figure that they somehow managed to fold open and collapse into a decent VW Bettle with a few proportional sacrifices. Pure black magic.

This is by far the cleanest bumblebee I've seen. It just looks absolutely amazing

14:23 That sound effect legit caught me off-guard, how is this so accurate?

Imagine a stopmotion transformation of this thing. It would look amazing

This is by far the most perfect Movie Bumblebee. I doubt we will be getting anything better than this. Great review as always!

It looks SO CLEAN. But it also looks a little bit skinny

Both a true Masterpiece and significantly better than the upscaled studio series figures we got from Hasbro and Takara.

Holy.... that transformation is insane

The most perfect Bumblebee figure in existence

it's so advanced it's kind of intimidating, we finally have live-action figures that transforms exactly like the movies. I believe TC has an upcoming Knight Prime too which looks like a really nice balance between UT Challenger and TW Knight Orion. Also the fact that 60% of the transformation involves the legs alone is batshit incomprehensible. Miss the transformation sequence video once by a blink and suddenly the car parts appear out of thin air. Crazy. What a time to be alive, accurate MPMs and WFC engineering.

It seems like the that year of QA really has paid off. Their Mohican was a good start, and mostly assured me TransCraft is fit to make Knightverse figures, but that figure simply proves their ability to deliver. I can't wait for TC to reveal the OP prototype (estimate: 3 to 4 months from now).

Bro, that transformation noise you made was bloody brilliant. I need to practice some more, lol

I like the fact this toy Bee's head becomes the rear end of the car. Since the engine of a beetle is at the rear end, i find this way of transformation quite interesting.

14:23 my favourite part of the review😂

the definitive figure from the Bumblebee movie design

The only transformers figure I got earlier than prime v prime

I was hoping to pick this up, but I think $170 is a bit too steep for me unfortunately. But perhaps one day i will change my mind.

Really thought you would review a kingdom figure. Never the less, amazing figure. This is a masterpiece bumblebee, and one of the best I've seen.

This is a gorgeous looking figure. Although, I've had an issue with my copy. To anyone who has this figure, make sure to check if the shoulder butterfly joint is rotating smoothly first, or else you could end up with a breakage. Fortunately I found this product called "shock oil" which is used for the shock absorbers of RC cars. It's a silicaone based oil which claims to be safe to use on ABS plastic (which this figure is made out of) unlike regular WD-40 penetrating oil. Make sure to get the least viscous one. I just put about 2 drops and wiggled the joint with a pair of plies and the BAM, I had myself a rotating butterfly joint in less than 5 minutes. Hope this comment helps. . . . and btw, great review man :)

bro was speaking so eloquently today, bro said shan't and articulated his words so carefully

I did not believe that figure transformed when I started the video, that's crazy how accurate they got it while still being able to become a beetle. Awesome review too man!

Well Cap, u sold me. I went to iacon and bought one. Thanks :D 👍

You could easily mistake this as being a straight robot mode model. Amazing what they've done to create the feet and flatten the doors for the backpack

14:24 that pew noise was so awesome!

Unrelated but your right they based off MPM-07 from the original bee from the movie before redesigning him. Altho he's missing a few more black armor pieces on the car roof, chest and a few spikes on the chest and legs

The transforming design of the leg is marvelous, I am looking forward to buying one of this after seeing this video.

14:23 that Transformation sound is so accurate lol

I wish it was $50 cheaper, tbh, but that is an amazing example of the modeler's craft. Sheer perfection.

I thought you were a liar. I didn't think such a clean looking robot mode could ever actually transform. Color me impressed by the engineering brainpower on display here. I'm gonna hunt this down no matter the cost. Great video. 👍

This was the one I was waiting for when zeta toys and transform element bumblebee were released, it's by far the most accurate especially in the legs

I would love to see this Bee transformed in stop motion... Will look AWESOME

Look at this insane transformation! Imagine the engineering 10 years from now.

It’s not even a problematic transformation, I love it!

G1 Bumblebee - The front of the car forms the legs/feet. Bayverse Bumblebee - The front of the Car forms the chest. Bumblebee Bumblebee - Tries to look like the G1 Bumblebee but via the mechanisms of the Bayverse Bumblebee. Transcraft Bumblebee - Looks like the Bumbleebee Bumblebee but uses a faux chest and 6th dimensional folding to make the G1 Bumblebee transformation look like the Bayformer Bumblebee.

That’s incredible. It would have been really nice if the chest piece was using the actual fenders and headlights but still. Freaking incredible

This is crazy, I've never seen a transforming 3rd-Party figure THIS involved!

FYI, it's actually a double hinge for the elbow, it's just very tight and easy to overlook!

After fiddling around with the car mode, I found that not tabbling in the back wheels feels the best for looks

"dont you... forget about mee..." are you getting that new third party blitzwing?

14:22 nice sound effects:)

This figure is excellent, I have two critics, the front bumper should have been diecast and some of the plain yellow panels stand out in bot mode (specially in the back, the abdominal area and the feet) so they should all have the same weathered finish (even in car mode that finish would have been a improvement). I'm glad I preordered this TF action figure and after dealing with their first release it was an easy call. I wasn't going to collect Bayformer figures but MXG-01 Mohawk changed my mind. Thanks for the review.

“As I believe the robot mode is top priority” Mp Starscream ver 2.0: yeah, I don’t think so

Goddam!! That is so sweet looking! Fantastically accurate attention to detail, amazing and highly intricate transformation. THIS is a game changer!

Great review PvP, looks great in bot mode, looks pretty decent in VW Beetle mode, should have been more weathered and dilapidated looking, I know it's due to the Transformation, but transcraft's Bee should have Visable head Syndrome between the front wheels, the only 3rd party VW Bee that has that is Transform Element's TE-02, which unfortunately is a bit more stocky in bot mode, due to much of the vehicle mode being compressed and folded up in his chest.

Bumblebee gets a brilliant movie it's only fair he deserves a perfect figure.👌 Also the part where you mimic the sound of his plasma cannon was hilarious.😆

YES!! I've been waiting for a review of this forever!

Hate to say this but this is the reason why I don't go for official release....It looks so accurate! I preorder the 2nd batch and can't wait for it

This reminds me of Challenger and i believe this is heavliy based on that because The car mode Cleans up so well in the Robot- Just like challenger And most of his car parts are inside- Like challenger

14:21 "fold the thumb over and " *turns into a demon*

I’m waiting for a third party figure of bay verse bumblebee damnit

wow, this figure is just amazing, i have to buy it, thanks for the review ; )

Take a look at up scaled mpm 4 optimus by black mamba

Finally. This is the one I’ve been waiting for.

14:23 yo that transformation and blaster sounds you made were on-point!🤣

That transformation is utterly ridiculous and I love it

Isso é magia negra? Mano, é bruxaria so pode. Atingir a perfeição a esse nível... Onde estava esse engenheiro a vida inteira? Escondido em um bueiro? Nao é possivel aheuahueayeyeyhau Nao confio em quem diz que essa figura nao é identica ao filme; Otima revisao mn! Sera que tem brazuca que assiste tbm?

Awesome I’ve been looking for one that actually transforms and actually look like it from the movie

Finally a review I can understand!!

Transcraft hinted their next figure, Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime!! (and could be the best 3rd Party Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime figure)

The holy grail of Bumblebee figures

Old style Beetles are about 5'1" at the roof. Camaros are definitely a bit shorter than that, 4'6.2". It looks pretty in-scale to me, with the Beetle being just a wee bit too large, or the Camaro a bit too small, whichever you prefer.

I was watch a transformer maroon video for months till the review finally came out

I just received my copy of this figure yesterday. Love it. It looks even better in hand then I had hoped. My only issue is the head on mine is really on and I can not trade it out for the battle mask. I've never been able to get my official MPM to fit together perfectly either, so with this figure looking so amazing in bot mode, I can forgive any gaps in alt mode. I never liked the official, but it really looks like a cheap toy version standing next to the Transcraft.

Great on the review the alt mode the detail paint job was a perfect thanks again man👍👌🏿

I don’t know if we are getting Optimus prime from TC because we have freedom leader Optimus prime but, if we do get one i would definitely get it

Great review indeed! The engineering on this thing is amazing! I May purchase him, however I may not have enough room for him considering that all of my shelves and dressers are crowded with action figures already😅

Man I love this figure except for the fingers other than that it’s all amazing

It is a amazing toy there should have been more weathering but overall it's amazing keep up the good work!!

Is there any new mechanical team constructions coming soon?

No way I tried to get this first before you and it’s on its way already 😩 great review though, as always 🔥🔥🔥

I can't wait For Shatter

Man, whole new level for sure

Yeah definitely getting this. The official masterpiece version honestly felt like a studio series figure to me.

I got this on pre-order and HOOOOO Boiiiii this got me excited!

I want more Transformers to turn into VW Beetles. Like, imagine a Transformer turning into the Volkswagen New Beetle. We could’ve gotten a Bumblebee that turned into the New Beetle, but alas, it is something that only exists in our dreams.

I cannot believe this figure transforms!!

This is indeed the best bumblebee that can transform, thanks for the review!

Primevsprime, could you include figure figure retail / average prices in reviews?

Bought mine already from a different site and it will be here in a few days. Cannot wait!!

Now I really want this badly. I love Bumblebee so much.

THAT IS SO COOL!!!

🎶The Touch🎶 now playing in my head. ♥️♥️

I hope Transcraft will try and give us a screen accurate representation of Jeep Bee/Offroad Bee. That would be amazing.

Not a bad unofficial version of MPM Bumblebee Movie Volkswagen Bumblebee, but he ALMOST looks spot-on accurate in both robot and Volkswagen Beetle modes.

He scales well with the other MPM! I like! Now I need one to scale with the SS line.

14:22 best transforming noise ever.

I just finished watching Bumblebee

My Transcraft Beetle completely broke. Now I am fully aware, no less than 3 youtubers reviewed this product, and their verdict was they transformed him several times, nothing broke on them. Their reviews were the reason I bought this guy. Now I'm convinced they received a different batch, or a completely different toy. These are my issues with Transcraft Beetle. 1) His right shoulder broke clean. Left shoulder is fine. On closer inspection the right shoulder hinge was too tight, even had a crack on a non-moving part. 2) Right shin pad had a split, even before I tried moving him. 3) Transformation joint that links his upper body broke completely. 4) Just by moving his legs outwards, I can already see cracks on both his pelvis-thigh joint hinges. My conclusion, the black grey plastic they used is too brittle to be used in a toy. Now I am fully aware that many people are going to gaslight me into thinking it is my own fault for using too much force. But I assure you, I transformed an MPM-7 without anything breaking. Obviously, not as complex as Transcraft, but if I can handle that, I think I can handle masterpieces. Take note, mine is the earlier batch. Yellow box, blue eye battle mask, one mirror. Latest batch is purple box, red eyes, no mirrors. People have reported this new batch is better and hardier. I'm not sure I can recommend people to take that risk though. For me, my trust in this brand is gone.

Holy crap. That transforms?!

Primevsprime hope you keep an eye out on TMT's version of their movie bumblebee. They are making 3 different bumblebee version from one mould which is insane. Excellent review as always!

Studio series should be like this

Wow this is amazing 👍👍👍

Those panel lines hurt in alt mode, but its still a beautiful version of Bubblebee