Upcoming Renderform Classics Bumblebee Kits: Goldbug, Hubcap, & Bumper

Those are really sweet! Finally, a reason to own SO many Classics Bbees!

Those are really sweet! Finally, a reason to own SO many Classics Bbees!

tigertracks 24 wrote:Those are really sweet! Finally, a reason to own SO many Classics Bbees!

I know, now I need to get a Henkei Bee for that Bumper set. Guess in a pinch I could put it on the RtS version but it looks like the colors would clash a little.

Damn, I never realized the RTS BB was so orangey. Not feeling the Hubcap head, and bumper is cool, but I don't have a Henkei BB, so it would only be the Goldbug head for me.

Ok I got there's Classics Bumblebee, Henkei Bumblebee and Reveal the Shield Bumblebee.....What's the fourth? I'm stumped.

Axalon_Prime wrote:Ok I got there's Classics Bumblebee, Henkei Bumblebee and Reveal the Shield Bumblebee.....What's the fourth? I'm stumped.

iirc thats the legacy three pack bb from a few years back

My questions is where Classics Bee's crappy white stripes went, and more importantly how I get mine off. Paint?

juxtapose519 wrote:My questions is where Classics Bee's crappy white stripes went, and more importantly how I get mine off. Paint?

Hasbro's classics Bumblebee is not in the picture.

El Duque wrote:

tigertracks 24 wrote:Those are really sweet! Finally, a reason to own SO many Classics Bbees!

I know, now I need to get a Henkei Bee for that Bumper set. Guess in a pinch I could put it on the RtS version but it looks like the colors would clash a little.

I'm in the same boat man.

That is some prodigious fan-wank right there.

All of a sudden sundry Classics BBs become their own characters. Bravo!

Rijie wrote:That is some prodigious fan-wank right there.

All of a sudden sundry Classics BBs become their own characters. Bravo!

Agreed. A new head and accessories can make all of the difference when it comes to figures using the same mold.

Awhile back the only way I could get Wave 2 of the RTS deluxes was to get another Bumblebee that I didn't want. I hoped in vain a 3rd party would come up with a Goldbug upgrade for it...and there it is.

Ooooo!!! Mixed feelings. Those heads really do look awesome and make all the Bumblebees we've had worth it. I want the Goldbug one especially but a big part of me wants a whole new mold not just a new head. Still, all look very cool and I might get them just to be safe. Great work, sir!

hey, hey hasblow, DO THIS!

Blurrz wrote:Looking good. But don't feel like exercising the option of reacquiring that mold..

Oh come on, you know you wanna

I had picked up United and RTS a while back for these specifically. Luckily, I landed a Henkei BB today too from a fellow Seibertronian.

Ill be getting that Goldbug. Maybe the other one too that looks good on the RTS Bee. Good job as always. I just hope after the red alert set being so wanted that he bumps up the number he makes to sell. It's hard to be at his site at a specific time if Im at work.

Rated X wrote:Ill be getting that Goldbug. Maybe the other one too that looks good on the RTS Bee. Good job as always. I just hope after the red alert set being so wanted that he bumps up the number he makes to sell. It's hard to be at his site at a specific time if Im at work.

He'll probably end up just doing more than one run if the demand is high enough. Thats what he ends up doing with most of his projects.

I love this, I was thinking on getting Another un07 Gold BB, Is it just me or am I the only person to own a UN-07 gold Bumblebee that had Silver chrome engine plates and silver chrome spoiler along with a gold painted body, rather than the gold painted engine plates & spoiler that i see on every UN-07 gold bee, The henkei one has gold chrome engine plates/spoiler.... but my version of un07 is silver... does that mean i got a knock off? I bought it from a japan shop and it was boxed perfectly...... any Ideas? have i got a factory defect or early version?... any Ideas?

Didn't think I'd be excited over these, but wow. Can't wait to see the bumper kit! Venks alot!

So wait, what's up?

Is Goldbug available? I'd purchased a repaint of Classics Bee for it. Wasn't aware of a Hubcap & Bumper release. Yes, this is how much I somehow seem to be out of the loop.'

Am I too late for the preorder for Goldbug, or is it coming? Do I have to preorder the other two as well? Are they coming out later? Have I screwed myself out of avoiding ebay secondary third party prices on Goldbug?

Little help??

Covenant wrote:So wait, what's up?

Is Goldbug available? I'd purchased a repaint of Classics Bee for it. Wasn't aware of a Hubcap & Bumper release. Yes, this is how much I somehow seem to be out of the loop.'

Am I too late for the preorder for Goldbug, or is it coming? Do I have to preorder the other two as well? Are they coming out later? Have I screwed myself out of avoiding ebay secondary third party prices on Goldbug?

Little help??

This is the first teaser image of the upcoming Renderform products. None of them have been released or even have a pre order up. In other words, calm down. You didn't miss out

I'll be buying the Goldbug and one other for sure.

Possibly both of the others, since I have not opened the RtS BB yet.

I already have a custom Cliffjumper-style head for my 3-pack BB.

I really like these, especially that Goldbug head. Guess I better grab a spare BB now. Already grabbed another G2 Prime this week in hopes of getting that Maketoy trailer for him down the road. I wonder if there is any sort of ball park estimate on when pre-orders for these BB kits will be taken?

It looks good!

Seibertron.com member Venksta has updated the homepage of his garage kit company Renderform with the images that he displayed during the TFcon thrid-party panel. He notes that these are WIP images and finalized designs could be different and should address any QC concerns. For those of you who are interested the the Goldbug upgrade, RF-006 Gold Scout, orders will open next Tuesday, at 6:30pm PST, which is also when he will be posting the finalized designs for the set.

In addition to the Goldbug, Hubcap, and Bumper upgrade sets, he is also working on a more G1-esque set for Takara's DOTM Deluxe Vortex.

These look great! Will order!

Venks just sent me an e-mail telling me my most recent set was posted. Course now it's 2-3 weeks of waiting, but then, Darkwind!!!!

tigertracks 24 wrote:These look great! Will order!

Venks just sent me an e-mail telling me my most recent set was posted. Course now it's 2-3 weeks of waiting, but then, Darkwind!!!!

You're going to love the Darkwind set. I got mine a couple of days ago, and can't believe what a difference it makes. Dreadwind went from mediocre repaint to pure win.

Looks like there's multiple colours of each head to go with the different Bumblebees... how will I ever choose?

El Duque wrote:

tigertracks 24 wrote:These look great! Will order!

Venks just sent me an e-mail telling me my most recent set was posted. Course now it's 2-3 weeks of waiting, but then, Darkwind!!!!

You're going to love the Darkwind set. I got mine a couple of days ago, and can't believe what a difference it makes. Dreadwind went from mediocre repaint to pure win.

I completely agree. The Darkwind set is fantastic.

Mkall wrote:Looks like there's multiple colours of each head to go with the different Bumblebees... how will I ever choose?

I'm going with blue Goldbug, yellow Bumper, & orange/yellow Hubcap as pictured in the first photo. I think that looks the best.

I also like what I see with Vortex. I hope it turns out to be a little more than a new head and weapons.

I'm totally diggin on the Goldbug & Hupcap. Don't know if I like the Bumper.

Also, the 'G1-esque set for Takara's DOTM Deluxe Vortex' doesn't look right for the body in some way. Not sure how exactly.

I need that Goldbug like nobodies business!!

Unfortunately i don't remember that particular gold release though....what is it again?

monstergrotusque wrote:I need that Goldbug like nobodies business!!

Unfortunately i don't remember that particular gold release though....what is it again?

Reveal the Shield. Just got one off of ebay!

Covenant wrote:

monstergrotusque wrote:I need that Goldbug like nobodies business!!

Unfortunately i don't remember that particular gold release though....what is it again?

Reveal the Shield. Just got one off of ebay!

Nope.

Reveal the Sheild BB is the one with the two black stipres going thorugh the chest.
2008 BB 3 pack had 2007 BB, Animated BB, and a yellow BB with black striping.
Classics Bumblebee
Gold Bumblebee is United BB

I have United and Classics.

bvzxa wrote:Reveal the Sheild BB is the one with the two black stipres going thorugh the chest.
2008 BB 3 pack had 2007 BB, Animated BB, and a yellow BB with black striping.
Classics Bumblebee
Gold Bumblebee is United BB

I have United and Classics.

Of course, there's also Henkei Bumblebee, which is the same lighter yellow as Classics and 3-Pack, with a chromed hood vent... (Technically, there are two MORE releases of this mold in the form of Cliffjumper and Bugbyte, but I don't think we're counting those right now).

Classics: Yellow with white detailing
Henkei: Yellow with chrome engine
3-Pack: Yellow with thin black stripes
RTS: Yellow-Orange with thick black stripes
United: Gold paint

Almost makes me wanna grab several versions of this mold.

See, this is why I wish all 3rd parties would just focus on upgrades to existing figures instead of making their own figures.

I don't know why, but I would prefer to spend my money on upgrades to Hasbro/Takara figures than to buy some 3rd party joe schmoe's figure. Both upgrades and figures are usually more expensive than they need to be. I suppose I just prefer the formula of let the tried and true toymakers make the toys, let the 3rd parties make them better.

The others I'm not so high on but that Goldbug head is spot on. I don't have any version of the classics bee mold yet but when the day comes I might have to get more than one now.

I want those guns and a goldbug head, how much are we talking here? Iv'e got RTS Bee', and It looks like one of those GB Heads were made for it.
ALSO, That head for Whirl or Vortex whoever looks awesome, but I don't own the mold, so I'm not biting, but seriously, for a goldbug head and rifles, how much?

Seiberton.com member Venksta has updated the homepage of his garage kit company Renderform with finalized images of his next project, RF-006 Gold Scout, and opened preorders. The kit is designed to upgrade Takara's United Bumblebee into a Classics Universe Goldbug, and features a new head mold plus two new hand guns. The set is also available in multiple color options for collectors who may not have the United version.

Images mirrored below, the kit can be preordered by clicking here.

Below are the test castings of the final RF-006 Gold Scout upgrade kit. This kit was created to make one of your extra Bumblebee figures into Goldbug. As not everyone has a United Bumblebee, I have decided to offer the RF-006 kit in 4 different colors, to help you make your ideal classics Gold Bug figure, out of whichever spare Bumblebee figure you have. The main RF-006 kit is the G1 version, which comes in the navy blue color. However, since none of the figures have navy blue present, the color might seem out of place. So you might find one of the other colors work better for you.

Man, just fixing to news this but was busy ordering mine first. These kits are looking great and will be my first Renderform product.

I popped on the blue one. Saving the RTS body for Hubcap and Classics for Bumper. This guy does some great work !

Am I right in thinking that this set hasn't always had interchangable visors? The solid visor on the earlier photos looked more integrated. To be able to pick and choose which colour head to have is a nice touch, and it's admirable for Renderform to want to please everyone with the different visors, but I feel the final product has suffered for it.

Sodan-1 wrote:Am I right in thinking that this set hasn't always had interchangable visors? The solid visor on the earlier photos looked more integrated. To be able to pick and choose which colour head to have is a nice touch, and it's admirable for Renderform to want to please everyone with the different visors, but I feel the final product has suffered for it.

Maybe the visor has always been detachable and we just hadn't seen it until today?

Either way it looks really neat. I got the standard Goldbug head for my United Bumblebee

This is my 2nd Renderform purchase. It was hard for me to decide between the blue head and black. I went against the grain and choose black. I'm still excited none the less and as if things couldn't be timed any better, United BB just arrived in my BBTS account this morning! Whoooo!!!

Prime Evil wrote:This is my 2nd Renderform purchase. It was hard for me to decide between the blue head and black. I went against the grain and choose black. I'm still excited none the less and as if things couldn't be timed any better, United BB just arrived in my BBTS account this morning! Whoooo!!!

I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.

Kinda disappointed now.

--B-- wrote:I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.

Kinda disappointed now.

You can always go for the Growing Pains Custom Kit with a tiny head and 1 gun for the much lower price of $29.99.

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

--B-- wrote:I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.

Kinda disappointed now.

You can always go for the Growing Pains Custom Kit with a tiny head and 1 gun for the much lower price of $29.99.

Not helping

Edit: Do any of these smileys do what they picture?

--B-- wrote:

Prime Evil wrote:This is my 2nd Renderform purchase. It was hard for me to decide between the blue head and black. I went against the grain and choose black. I'm still excited none the less and as if things couldn't be timed any better, United BB just arrived in my BBTS account this morning! Whoooo!!!

I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.

Kinda disappointed now.

Eh, this price is pretty standard for all of his kits. If you are one of the first 150 you get a third gun and it's almost guaranteed you will receive a surprise weapon. That helps a little.

I'm pumped for this set along with the Bumper and Hubcap upgrades. United, RTS, and Classics Bee are ready to receive some characterization!

amcgrath929 wrote:

--B-- wrote:

Prime Evil wrote:This is my 2nd Renderform purchase. It was hard for me to decide between the blue head and black. I went against the grain and choose black. I'm still excited none the less and as if things couldn't be timed any better, United BB just arrived in my BBTS account this morning! Whoooo!!!

I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.

Kinda disappointed now.

Eh, this price is pretty standard for all of his kits. If you are one of the first 150 you get a third gun and it's almost guaranteed you will receive a surprise weapon. That helps a little.

I'm pumped for this set along with the Bumper and Hubcap upgrades. United, RTS, and Classics Bee are ready to receive some characterization!

The only way I could make my stuff cheaper is going through a factory for production. But that easily means I'd be living under a bridge within a year.

Most factories require a minimum of 1000 pieces to be made, if lucky. And if you could find one that is willing to make less, you still have to split the tooling cost among the amount made, and risk the fact the quality won't be great. So far, only my red alert kit has sold out, except for the black version. So going through a factory for my stuff really would be a total loss, as not enough people would be interested to buy the entire run, and help make back the money spent on the tooling and other costs. Making them by hand is the best way to make them available. Especially since there is only a small crowd interested. Prices will be high, but thats the reality of making these by hand. I'd actually prefer to make only 100 sets each for every project. That way I can move onto something else quicker. But with the demand, I'm doing my best so everyone who is interested, can have a chance to get it.

If you want a factory finished item, complete with actual packaging (which will probably have a cool box art), go with the Growing Pains kit. That is actually a cheaper kit, compared to mine. If I sold mine through an online retailer, it would cost at least $10 more, than what I'm selling it directly.

Venksta wrote:

amcgrath929 wrote:

--B-- wrote:

Prime Evil wrote:This is my 2nd Renderform purchase. It was hard for me to decide between the blue head and black. I went against the grain and choose black. I'm still excited none the less and as if things couldn't be timed any better, United BB just arrived in my BBTS account this morning! Whoooo!!!

I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.

Kinda disappointed now.

Eh, this price is pretty standard for all of his kits. If you are one of the first 150 you get a third gun and it's almost guaranteed you will receive a surprise weapon. That helps a little.

I'm pumped for this set along with the Bumper and Hubcap upgrades. United, RTS, and Classics Bee are ready to receive some characterization!

The only way I could make my stuff cheaper is going through a factory for production. But that easily means I'd be living under a bridge within a year.

Most factories require a minimum of 1000 pieces to be made, if lucky. And if you could find one that is willing to make less, you still have to split the tooling cost among the amount made, and risk the fact the quality won't be great. So far, only my red alert kit has sold out, except for the black version. So going through a factory for my stuff really would be a total loss, as not enough people would be interested to buy the entire run, and help make back the money spent on the tooling and other costs. Making them by hand is the best way to make them available. Especially since there is only a small crowd interested. Prices will be high, but thats the reality of making these by hand. I'd actually prefer to make only 100 sets each for every project. That way I can move onto something else quicker. But with the demand, I'm doing my best so everyone who is interested, can have a chance to get it.

If you want a factory finished item, complete with actual packaging (which will probably have a cool box art), go with the Growing Pains kit. That is actually a cheaper kit, compared to mine. If I sold mine through an online retailer, it would cost at least $10 more, than what I'm selling it directly.

No way man. I'll be sticking with yours. I think it looks much better and I'd prefer to support you. That's why I passed on their CJ set as well. Hint hint put it out hint hint

So wait, is it just the Goldbug sets now, or are we still getting Bumper and Hubcap later on?