Transformers Studio Series 116 Bumblebee (VW) - Deluxe Character_Transmutate A generations version of Goldbug

A generations version of Goldbug in his VW mold

He was japanese only and a major victim of the dreaded GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME

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

This is a listing for the USA version of the box

Transformers Studio Series 116 Bumblebee (VW) - Deluxe Character_Transmutate A generations version of GoldbugYay, 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.