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Bumblebee and Starscream join Kotobukiya’s Transformers Bishoujo Series with new collectible statues

September 4, 2023 by Amie Cranswick

Having unveiled Optimus Prime and Megatron last year, Kotobukiya is now expanding its Bishoujo reimaginings for the Transformers line with two new fan favourite additions to the series of collectible statues in Bumblebee and Starscream! Take a look at the promotional images here…

Based on the enthralling toy concept of everyday objects transforming into robot-like lifeforms, the Transformers series has captivated the world with its films and cartoons. Since 1984, this series has been loved by people from all walks of life across the globe and now, Hasbro, Takara Tomy, and Kotobukiya have teamed up to create the new TRANSFORMERS BISHOUJO series!

Laying the foundations for the still beloved series, the first generation, THE TRANSFORMERS (or G1 for short), have been given a BISHOUJO-style makeover by Shunya Yamashita.Starscream, the Air Commander of the Decepticons, makes a long-awaited arrival to the series!Underneath an ambitious, cunning smirk, Starscream’s false loyalty is represented by a precisely done necktie. The active design of the survival jacket she wears is reminiscent of a jet pilot and sports the color scheme of Starscream’s original robot design.The wings have been recreated as a gym bag slung over her shoulder, reminiscent of the transformation feature of the original design.

Displaying her alongside the previously released TRANSFORMERS MEGATRON BISHOUJO STATUE will most certainly make her stand out even more! SKYWARP and THUNDERCRACKER are also currently in development! Don’t miss out on the imposing form of all the Seekers together by adding them to your Transformers collection today! Roll out!

 

Introducing the third addition to the new series featuring a collaboration between Hasbro, Takara Tomy, and Kotobukiya! The statue was made into the BISHOUJO style by Shunya Yamashita based on the first ever, core series that is still beloved to this very day, THE TRANSFORMERS!

Third in the series comes one who loves peace, the AUTOBOT BUMBLEBEE. Bumblebee’s robot mode color scheme is recreated through the yellow hoodie with horns and the inner light blue outfit and belt! A perfect outfit for the cute and petite Bumblebee.Be sure to also check out the designs of the hems of the arm covers and shorts that were integrated in the mold for the body! The base is designed with the AUTOBOT logo in metallic paint.

The fourth TRANSFORMERS BISHOUJO is currently under development! Don’t miss your chance to add this Bumblebee collectible to your Transformers collectibles display today! Roll out!

 

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Toys Tagged With: Bishoujo Series, Bumblebee, Kotobukiya, Sideshow Collectibles, Starscream, Transformers

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick is Executive Editor of Flickering Myth, responsible for overseeing editorial coverage across film, television and pop culture.

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