Animated Deluxe Bumblebee / Animated Deluxe Prowl
 

BUMBLEBEE

Pros
-relatively complex transformation on par with movie toys
-accessories (rocket boosters) to mimic the show
-stinger gimmick is simple yet effective and adds play value
-articulation is excellent (head can even look perfectly straight up when he's flying with the rocket boosters)
-no visible robot parts in car mode unless you flip the car over... head and arms are then a bit visible

Cons
-light on top is painted, would have looked better clear red
-blocky feet/toes (but poseable)
-stinger halves cannot fully hide in forearms
-robot chest is a cheat
-looks big compared to other Animated deluxe figures (mostly because of the head)
-elbow swivels would have been cool

PROWL

Pros
-very clean bike mode with no visible robot parts
-very clean robot mode with minimal visible bike parts
-no kibble
-traffic light accessory is unique
-cool little blade stars
-very good transformation
-amazing articulation (think Movie Landmine with nothing in the way)
-translucent red/blue police lights
-looks just like he does in the cartoon
-working kickstand
-retractable handlebars

Cons
-blob of gold paint on the face (probably only my figure though, but easy to remove)
-slightly loose hip joints (at least on mine - fixed with a few drops of super glue)
-traffic light accessory is goofy
-deco is a tad boring
-feet design makes it tricky to balance

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Re: Animated Deluxe Bumblebee / Animated Deluxe Prowl
 

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Re: Animated Deluxe Bumblebee / Animated Deluxe Prowl
 

Prowl looks decent, not sure about Bee.

Re: Animated Deluxe Bumblebee / Animated Deluxe Prowl
 

I agree, Prowl seems okay. But I think I'm going to pass on this line. Nothing has really jumped out at me yet in order for me to want it. My wallet has sighed a breath of relief :D

Re: Animated Deluxe Bumblebee / Animated Deluxe Prowl
 

i'm diggin these animated toys!
can't wait to get some

Re: Animated Deluxe Bumblebee / Animated Deluxe Prowl
 

Prowl looks great. Definite purchase for sure. BB is my favorite character so I'll be picking him up regardless. I am slightly disappointed that BB's stingers can't be fully concealed in robot mode, but the poseability of this figure makes up for that. Speaking of articulation, does the kibble on the back of BB's leg limit movement?
The overall look of these figures are impressive, even if Prowl comes with a goofy traffic light accessory.

Re: Animated Deluxe Bumblebee / Animated Deluxe Prowl
 

i agree too, prowl looks quite nice, BB looks cheap and cheesy.

Re: Animated Deluxe Bumblebee / Animated Deluxe Prowl
 

BB looks better than Prowl. I don't see what's cheap and cheesy about him. He's a toy.

Both deffinate buys.

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Prowl looks damn nice, very well done with the transformation and keeping everything almost hidden. Thanks for the pics Pascal =D

Re: Animated Deluxe Bumblebee / Animated Deluxe Prowl
 

Not really, the tip of the windshield/roof half goes around the outside part of the knee when you rotate the lower leg up. The windshield/roof halves are spring-loaded btw. You pull, you rotate them around and they snap back against the back of the legs.

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