Honestly I really like both the bayverse and aligned continuity bumblebees, because he's kind and friendly, but he is also a capable warrior when it comes down to it
Honestly well I'm not a huge fan of the Michael Bay movies, I do think they are a big reason why Bumblebee is the icon he is now. Which I am a little grateful for. Namely the iconic concept of him missing his voice box.
Dylan O'brien's voice role as Bumblebee in the opening minutes of the 2018 Bumblebee movie will always be the definitive version of the character for me. It's just a few voice lines but they are such well-casted and well-performed voice lines that I'm disappointed he was mute for the rest of the movie, and even more so that Dylan won't be returning to the role for Rise Of The Beasts.
Dude, I 100% agree with you about Dylan O'brien as the voice actor for Bumblebee from the Bumblebee movie! Despite that he had a few lines for bee and is now a muted character, I can definitely tell that Dylan put effort in sounding like a young friendly and a naive scout who isn't afraid to take down deceptions and protect the humans because that's what makes him a true hero. In my personal opinion, Dylan O'brien is the definitive voice actor for Bumblebee.
For me, it’s either Dan Gilvezan for the classic G1 ‘Bee, or Danny Pudi for a modern take. But Dylan O’Brien did an extremely solid job with the brief screen time his version of Bumblebee got.
I like how the bayverse was the reason why bee is one of the most iconic characters,i love how energic bayverse Bumblebee is،and how Friendly he is,he even got his own movie
“marvel comics writer…” “offline by a cosmically-powered…” “the monster planet…” was the first five minutes of the original video such a bounty for The Basics drinking games?
I understand the reasons why everyone like his G1 character the best, but still prefer Bayverse and his own movie character, because even if he's tiny, he's not to be underestimated
*I would totally love to see the planned Michael Bay Bumblebee prequel so much, the reboot just made Bee so damn lame and uncool. I wanna see Bumblebee fight in WW2*
I feel the the spin-off movie kinda strayed more into Bee’s G1 characterisation, he was alot more cutsey in that movie, which I don’t mind although I still do prefer his Bayverse characterisation
Bayverse is my least favorite iteration of the character simply because of his gimmick of not being able to talk. It was cute in the first movie, but then quickly wore out its welcome after ROTF.
I find it interesting that the War for Cybertron series on Netflix decided to have Bumblebee disagree with entering the war at the start but end up joining. In the Aligned Continuity video games, he volunteered willingly for the war effort, first as a simple messenger before becoming a soldier under Optimus Prime.
Goldbug is underused. Every time he appears, either it's very brief, or he literally goes back to being Bumblebee. I like the idea of Bee getting a literal physical upgrade to go alongside his character growth, like Orion Pax to Optimus. Plus Goldbug honestly looks cooler than G1 Bee, IMO.
Goldbug should be an upgraded version of Bumblebee, so once Bee becomes Goldbug, there is no going back. In my headcanon Bumblebee changes into Goldbug after sustaining life threading injuries or almost getting destroyed.
I definitely agree Goldbug is definitely underused nowadays. Not only barely any toys, but also never using him as an upgrade of Bumblebee since Hasbro never wants to get rid of him.
Alot of the Upgraded characters have been separated into new entities, I tend to notice; IDW1 and IDW2 Cyclonus isn't a Spawn of Unicron, but a bot from the distant past of Cybertron. Same with IDW1 Galvatron who isn't Megatron pimped-out by Unicron. Soundblaster has COMPLETLEY morphed into a separate character from Soundwave. And ofcourse, Goldbug was separated from Bumbles for IDW1, becoming his own character. When's Shackwave gonna join the party?
I usually watch UA-cam (and thus, The Basics) on my TV and have never noticed this "super thanks" button until now. I struggle to think of a UA-cam series I look forward to more than The Basics. It has become part of my Saturday routine!; Wake up, coffee, bagel, The Basics. It's only fitting the first time I hit this new fangled button, it's for The Basics. So, a super thank you for all you put back into the Transformers fandom! Have a fantastic weekend!
Thanks Gryfen! The button's only a very recent addition to the channel! Thank you for your generosity and support - I always like to hear about how The Basics has become folks' "Saturday Morning cartoon" for those of us old enough to remember such things!
@@ChrisMcFeely I remember that continuing until maybe not so much ago. I'm not very old, but I remember trying to wake up early to watch superhero shows.
Cheetor is the missing link between G1 Bumblebee and Hot Rod to Hot Shot and the new versions of bumblebee in the kid appeal evolution line. It was awesome to see Cheetor,Bee and Hot Rod together in Cyberverse
The bayverse was my first exposure to the "Witwicky" surname, so I was not mentally or emotionally prepared for Sam Witwicky to have directly inspired by a naming convention set up in the original Marvel comic
I remember watching the original Bumblebee basics recently and when it got to the part about the movie releasing soon I went "man, this is missing so much now!" I'm glad it got updated, even if the post movie content was only 4 items, it's still very satisfying
I will always like the more “edgier” interpretation of Bumblebee. I think those interpretations are the best character arcs and evolution for a character like him. I grew up with Bay/Animated/Prime Bumblebee so, it’s safe to say I’ve seen the vast different interpretations of him very early on. I’ve always found him going into a leadership role to be the most fitting for his character. Having him start off as a lighthearted/hotheaded character before slowly morphing into a serious and grizzled leader is great. Going from “little brother” to essentially “big brother” is by far the best way to handle a character like him. I personally hope this will become his big character traits defining him going forward because, Bumblebee will always be the best fit for it. Hot Rod was a character made specifically for the 1986 movie that came to take Primes role as leader and, it always felt way too forced. Bumblebee on the other hand is natural growth, he’s essentially growing up with the audience and I will always see him as the true successor to Optimus Primes leadership more than anyone else.
I agree very much so. I didn’t like him being against you for the sake of angst you later on in the bay films, but to be honest with you, I still feel chills when I pretty much hear anything from the original beavers films. Also I agree, prime is the best version. There’s a lot of issues with it, like there’s some racism in it but as long as we ignore the humans and just focus on the Cybertronians, Hannah. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s the portrayal of Meiko. Basically for anyone who doesn’t know, during that era, it was unfortunately and horrific like common for especially Americans to minimize Asian women and girls and especially Japanese women and girls especially in the young bracket as basically being exactly like the typical stereotype of an anime girl. I guess you could say another words, one dimensional personality, exuberant, immature and childlike. It would be one thing if there wasn’t that pre-context, as in it being made at a time when that was frighteningly common for Americans especially white Americans, but most Americans in general regardless of background tended to go along with this preconceived notion, which I’m assuming has to do with the trope of anime girls I guess, it’s probably just yet another way that white American culture has inadvertently belittled people from the other side of the world, but anyway I didn’t mean for this to get so political or anything basically Meeko is the stereotype that harmed a lot of people between the 80s 90s and 2000s, and probably if it was made today without that perspective it would be different or if it was made in Japan it would obviously just be because that’s just how the writer thought she should be written, but again growing up in the US and seeing that behavior of people actually thinking that’s how young Asian women operate, is really disturbing, and is why I consider the show a bit offensive. That doesn’t take away though the immense impact that transformersprime had on me, and overall, I do strongly believe it’s still the very best iteration of transformers to add all exist. I’m not a fan of Cyberverse, maybe because I’m a bit too attached to transformers prime and the bayverse and G one, but it feels very discombobulating when I try to watch it, you know? To be honest it also a little too much resembled how I wrote fanfiction‘s in my early adolescence at the heyday of my interest in transformers prime, you know, THAT era lol Sorry for the long paragraph I use voice text which is very hard to compartmentalize. I guess also I get very into this topic as well, because I feel a lot of nostalgia for the show while there’s a lot of things in it that bother me greatly. Oh yeah and the new robots in disguise sucks.
I do not really like the idea of Bee becoming leader. No.offense but he just doesn't scream leader to me. Warrior? Sure. But leader of the autobots? No way. Ratchet would be a better leader, especially when you ookm at his record and development across different TF shows.
@@zemox2534 Oh I totally agree. Or at least can we have a bit more of bumblebees development before that happens? Can we see him fumble? Something I realized is, and the beast hunters transformers prime film, he almost feels like one of those Mary Sue OCs you will see in a Wattpad story or something. This is because also earlier in the series, really only technically speaking canonically a few months before the very end of the series, he behaves more innocent and childlike. I always hate this about American series, it seems like it’s a trend. The character start off way different than they are literally three seasons later, it’s like they’ve matured by multiple years. If bumblebee ever were to become leader, I want to see him fumble and be uncomfortable is it the same way smokescreen was with becoming a prime. I don’t like that he’s portrayed as super perfect.
You know what would really hit Him going from “little brother” to “grizzled, troubled vet” and looping around to healing and Then becoming “mellow but still deadly big brother” Bee Going Through It and losing his sense of wonder and kid-like fascination with the universe only to find it again and soften the hardened shell he grew in self-defense?? Cultivating a mentorship with a student who’s a spitting image of who he was when he was young???? GOOD SOUP
I honestly love the mature yet childish bumblebee formula, makes him very easy to love, plus, making him voiceless to then recover his voice… feels somehow like the ‘little prince’ book 4 me :)
Bumblebee was my favourite character as a kid, along with Grimlock and Wheeljack (so I think that who decided that he was the correct choice as a children appeal character was right) and the G2 version of him was one of the two originals toys I could buy then. I prefer him with his original cheerful personalty, not because I'm against any evolution of the character but because it deprives us of other characters as Hot Shot, who become redundant. I also don't understand the current obsession of making him an angry guy.
Another amazing updated Basics video, Chris! :D I love that you're updating some of your older videos, and adding more details on top of it! One of the most well know Transformers characters, Bumblebee was an excellent choice for an updated basics video! Can't wait for the next one!
I always try to think of Bumblebee as a little short guy that hits really hard. He may be nice and soft with other Autobots and humans and may even be laughable at times, but he is a menace to his enemies, taking down Decepticons twice his size.
This was a great episode/update! As much as I love Bumblebee, I think it's a shame how much of Hot Rod's place he's taken these days. I have such fond memories of the original 1986 movie, and I do miss Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime.
Hot Rod has been getting around nowadays, hasn't he? Not in the public eye, yeah, but he's been SWAGGERING his way through the comic scene. Id say our lil Robo Luke is more than just the scapegoat for the reason Optimus is dead back in 86
Really? I think it's great considering that one of my biggest personal flaws with the original Transformers Movie is that they completly sidelined Bee and a role that whould've perfectly fit into him was givin to Hot Rod because toys, but I do understand where you're coming from and I also think he deserves more appretiation.
I feel like Bumblebee is overlooked as a character as he has a lot of depth. He is very relatable to people with low self esteem and people who feel like they always need to prove themselves to others in order to validate their insecurities. Bumblebee isn’t the strongest, smartest or (in earlier cases) the fastest. But he continues to do the best he can with the cards he’s been dealt. He proves no matter your size, you can still rock with the best of them and win. Growing up, he was one of my role models as characters like him inspire me to become a better person everyday. For this, he’s one of my favorite Transformers characters as well as fictional characters
He is not overlooked, its just that many are tired of his "muted in battle" appearence in most media. I like that part honestly, since it prooves that he is a warrior and payed the price of war. I think prime, TF 1-2-3 and Cyberverse did that version of him best.
@@michelecastellotti9172 I say that in defence of the people who bandwagon with others who view him as overrated and nothing more than a cash cow for Hasbro. He makes them money, sure, but he’s still a great character in himself. I like to compare him with Spider-Man, who’s basically the face of his own franchise
@@skybite Batman isn’t really the best example. He’s got the smarts, well versed in combat and extremely confident in general. His insecurities don’t lie with proving his mettle but on those he can trust
love how bumblebee literally grew. i think more transformers should have this kind of maturation arc. not just by personality and attitude, but by size too
I'm surprised you didn't mention how the bumblebee movie directly paralleled bumblebees first comic appearance, with how he was introduced to both spike witwicky and Charlie Watson, being recovered as a junker and repaired in their garage
I was literally wondering if this would ever be done since there have been so many additions with the movies and the comics! This was an extreme favorite of mine! Thank you so much for bringing our little buddy into today! Great job
This was definitely a great update. I figured you were gonna just tag on some new info but no, you went above and beyond and actually rewrote the whole video. You did well, Mr. Chris, and I look forward to the other update video.
Been watching every one of these since I discovered your channel and the original Basics on Bumblebee Video back right before the pandemic started in early 2020. Needless to say as a result of your videos the Transformers franchise is now just as much of an important part of my life, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and future as Legos and Pokémon. While certainly the more mature, realistic, and dark and edgy part of it. I even finally finished watching Prime and Rescue Bots as I had only watched occasional episodes of the Aligned Continuity which started during my childhood around 2008. So thank you for helping me realize a lot about myself from discovering the Transformers franchise and it's Fandom. It even helped me discover my sexuality as I knew I always like the Prime iteration of Knockout with his flamboyant, snarky, expressive, and passionate personality. I said to myself If a giant 20 foot tall alien robot Scientist who transforms into a custom Red and Silver Aston Martin can be as comfortable with himself faults and all then damnit, so can I. No matter what anyone thinks about me or how other around me see me, if I'm always going to be looked at like some kind of scary, unruly nerd whose super passionate about science and likes to make himself look good then I may as well be just as proud as this guy. Even if I'm viewed as a villain, I'm not not a bad guy. I'm just not afraid to be deceptive and embrace my dark side. And I'll look good doing it too. And someday, I want to be a Veterinarian who deals with animal science and medical treatment. Just like Knockout being a doctor for his own species, I may be prone to doing very mean things and using dirty underhanded tactics and deception but that doesn't mean I can't help those in need when lives are on the line. Plus, I too nerver really had the best role models. So I look forward to my own continuing transformation. Also I can't wait for the Earthrise continuity to start this fall. So many new awesome Characters, lore, battles, and stories to experience and relate to. Untill then, this is a little aspiring Maximal Scout Foxtrot here to say "Transform and run wild and free!"
Bumblebee alt modes: g1: cybertronian Land Cruiser, 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, 1987 Volkswagen Beetle. Bayverse: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro z87, 2009 Chevrolet Camaro ss pre production car, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro ss, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro z87, 2014 Chevrolet Camaro ss concept car, 2016 Chevrolet Camaro zl1, 1941 Mercedes-benz 320 cabriolet w142. Knightverse: cybertronian car, jeep willys mb, 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, 1977 Chevrolet Camaro z87. The end
I kinda wished a new Bumblebee had a modern update g1 toy face which kinda looks cool since bayverse elements is kinda get a bit you know overused but I understand the popularity. And my most favourite Bumblebee is TFA and DOTM bee's. Rise of the Beast Bee looks better than his 2018 look imo and looked like a simple version of the bayverse bee and the more simple the design is the more easy the toys can be in terms of looking accurate to the CGI model
he have plenty just in this video you can see plenty of updates to the G1 design, Cyberverse and the War of Cybertron netflix shows use an update version of the G1 NOT the Bayverse inspired, still I like fine the bayverse inspired designs and in my Opinion Transformers Prime Bee is the best he have ever looked in ANY MEDIA.
I think this was the best way to start the update videos. You did a great job as always Mr. McFeely, bravo! 👍 You even clarified at 12:59 (finally) the common misconception of this movie being an hard reboot of the whole live-action saga. Thank you sir.
@Rangeet Ch.Lahiri There's an entire article on TFWiki about common misconceptions of the Transformers saga. Until Rise of The Beasts isn't released we don't know if this movie is a 100% total reboot or not.
The Bumblebee movie is my favourite film just as it gets so much right. But I really love Animated Bumblebee, he’s just got such a unique touch. And RID2015 Bee is literally just HotRod in every single way…and I love HotRod, so I felt a little robbed
What a great update to a classic character and video. Also everyone everyone take a shot of their because cosmically powered starscream was mentioned! Lol
If I were to be honest aligned bumblebee and earthspark bumblebee are my favourite especially earthspark it feels like they nailed the catogary of making him a good mentor but still having his old personality
Can't wait for Chris to inevitably make another updated video on Bumblebee in five years. Not complaining though, I'm still totally going to watch it. ;)
To be perfectly honest: I had no idea who Bumblebee was until the 2007 movie...I was still a kid and only knew about Transformers because of the Unicron trilogy.
Really enjoyed the updated basics episode. I wish Goldbug’s character developed into a leadership/position of responsibility role in the newer animated shows. I really appreciate Bumblebee’s character in TF Prime as his actions demonstrated bravery and handling responsibilities elevating his role to warrior class. Great work!
Another Amazing Basics Video update featuring Bumblebee Chris keep them coming,I really loved how you update the legendary Transformers character and added new details to it,also my favorite Bumblebee version it's the Original Classic/Retroboot Generation One Cartoon Version who it's a member of The Heroic Autobots but also Bumblebee it's The Autobots Little Brother who it's small,eager,and at times a bit of a smart mouth and a wisecracker even though He's the weakest of the Autobots he has Above-Average Courage and intelligence he also idolizes the Bigger Robots especially Optimus Prime and Prowl he's also useful as a messenger and a spy The Autobots appreciate Bumblebee's skills and fun-lovin wisecracking nature and also the following they are Allegiance:(as of 2022):Autobot,Function:(as of 2022):Espionage,Transformation(as of 2022):VW Bug also Bumblebee it's one of the most fuel -efficient Autobots able to function on miniscule amounts of Energon for twice as long as his next most-efficent comrade his skills as a spy are impressive,his non-threating appearance visual acuity and overall stealth makes him an excellent infiltrator he is also outfitted for underwater operations at great depths his Human BFF is Spike Witwicky,also after 5 years of the Basics your Basics videos are superb 🙂 and your take on all the Transformers characters are Amazing as for videos I'll watch the first two videos when I get the time also thanks for sharing Chris keep up the great work stay safe out there and have a good day.🙂👍🦸👊🇺🇸
Ppl hate him as if Bumblebee willingly chose to steal the spotlight from other characters smh😑 My boy is just happy he just cute he vibin and he ain't done everything wrong YOU'RE LITERALLY THE PROBLEM IF YOU'RE HIS HATER /srs
I said this before, but I'll like to say this again, Bumblebee is easily my favourite character from the transformers franchise that I loved as a young kid ever since I first watched Michael Bay's Transformers movie during 2007. He is right up there with my other favourite autobot characters such as Optimus Prime, Arcee, Jazz and more. I thought it's interesting to have a autobot who has a damaged voice box and I absolutely adore his movie design, a yellow camaro with black stripes is awesome to me as a kid and even up till this day as an 18 year old and I thought a majority of his movie designs from the Michael Bay movies were so unique. I mean no disrespect to the g1 bumblebee, but I personally didn't find his orginal design appealing, I thought his beetle mode was lame, but I do like his character bio written by Bob(Marvel comic writer). The characterizations of a young, labelled as a scout who idolise the bigger Autobots(especially Optimus Prime), desperate to prove himself in older to earn the respect of his autobot friends who they secretly look up at bumblebee, and being a best friend to humans is so appealing to me. I always have a soft spot for Michael Bay's Bumblebee, but at the same time, I have to admit, he could have been better if he has a personality and character development so that he would be more lovable to both kids and adults. So when watching transformers prime as a 7/8 year old kid ever since it first aired on TV, I thought bumblebee was awesome in that show, but thanks to the writers, they actually improved him from the movies where Bee has a personality and character development. Gotta give the writers of TFP credit for making not only the better characterizations, but also making such a great transformers cartoon show for a new generation of kids like me when watching the show(and also giving credit for respecting the primary audience of kid's intelligence). So once growing up, I found out that bumblebee from Prime is considered to be the last generation of transformers during the war for cybertron and that he has never seen a peaceful cybertron in his life which I thought it's sad, but also makes him standout to the rest of the autobots. So yeah, that was quite long, but it's worth sharing my love for Bumblebee. You definitely did a great job in your TF basics videos Chris, such a well made Transformers channel for kids who are becoming new fans of transformers. Keep up the good work.
Bee from Animated and Prime are always by favorites versions of Bumblebee, but now I add the version of the Bee solo film that was adorable XD, Bee never been my favorite bot in any TF show but is one I always respect and like, and so happy he continues appearing in media now days, still not my favorite in any show but defined an important Little tough machine that you have to respect.
I think we were given one hint for Bumblebee's design now and from cyberverse in fact I think his design was based on Goldfire from Transformers Earthwars for those who don't know after timetraveling while fighting Ramjet Bumblebee was blown up by accident be Melody's mother Harmony(who both work for GI joe) and was rebuilt into Goldfire also Bumblebee apparently was the one to give Harmony an idea for a future child's name.
As much as i like how energic tfa and bayverse Bumblebee is,i do like his Idea being an autobot rookie,like hot shot and rodimus,i Hope other classic episodes Can get update
G1 bumblebee is my favorite of all time, tiny, weak but never affraid! I do not like the great new powers they have given him nowadays, because his name is not something to associate with great power and leadership. Thanx for the video
I'd like to see the Gold Bug return eventually. Tiny Bumblebee finally growing up to be what he's meant to be is such a great idea. I love the Bumbleebee name more but its sad that unlike Prime and MANY other transformers he never got to keep his powerup I hope thr TFone timeline brings that gorm back with a DOPE new upgrade💯🔥
I'm rarely into the bayverse versions of transformers, but bumblebee is one of those ones where I think they managed to imbue him with more character than he ever really had before, especially in his solo film. I mean, g1 bumblebee must've been popular at the time, but he strikes me now as having some major malicious step dad energy, ya know? Like, in g1, and especially media where he's supposed to be g1 like in tf: devastation, he sounds like he wears a tweed jacket or something, like he has a really uptight vibe I don't like, like he's trying to be my friend but he's ready to take his belt off if I say the word damn... I'd like to mention that I myself don't know where this comes from, my parents never divorced, they're both alive and happily married, they rarely even got to the point of spanking when I was growing up, I really don't know where I'm getting this, but I feel it strongly whenever I hear that weird Casey Kasem voice... maybe it's because I'm so used to him sounding like a stoner as shaggy that anything less sounds too much like a square? How old am I? I dunno, I just like new cute bumblebee, kinda reminds me of his toy more, where he has the mask. His weird head and mouth never felt right. Meanwhile, cliffjumper, I love him in g1, and I feel like he should be able to like... have his space without being in bumblebees shadow, cuz he's the much better version of that where he's a cranky little impetuous fellow, but has the cahones to back it up and doesn't wind up like a highmoon, scrappy-doo bumblebee, man it all comes back to Scooby-Doo doesn't it? I know, it's cuz it's Casey Kasem, but still. Anyway, I'm deep in tldr territory, ima stop before I waste a whole afternoon, great video!
15 years ago, Bumblebee used to be my favorite bot. But nowadays I prefer Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, and Bee I would actually like to see put to the side for a while (lol never gonna happen though!). But I think a good way for them to have both Rodimus Prime and Bee in leadership roles, would be to have Bee grow into the role that Ultra Magnus has with Optimus, but for Rodimus Prime.
I've always wished Hasbro would revitalize Budianskys original profile for Bee (with some additions from the cartoon) as the little kid who admired the bigger tougher bots, whos attempts to prove himself to them always getting him into trouble. And bring back his classic vehicle mode instead of a muscle car, not exactly the straight up Volkswagen beetle, but something resembling it. My interpretation of Bee was brought online *after* the Autobots left Cybertron and crashed on Earth 4 million years ago. Built on a Decepticon-controlled Cybertron who rebelled and left to join Optimus on Earth. He had *some* modern additions like his stingers that fire electric blasts, a battle mask, a small sword as a weapon, and the additional ability to fly (going all out with his name). But there are some additions like an obsessive, routine-oriented nature and a tendency to get overly stressed when something doesn't go right.
From a story line perspective, I really think they should use Gold Bug a bit more. Perhaps portray him as a matrix-infused upgrade, much in the same way Rodimus Prime is to Hot Rod.
To think, 5 years later and the basics is better than ever. Not to mention kicking off the updated series with the Tails to Optimus' Sonic the Hedgehog is a great thing (yes I know Sonic and Transformers aren't crossing over but a guy can dream can't he?) As for the Updated Basics (should be subcategory for the Basics) ya did the character justice and then some. Can't wait to see what else is in store
I remember when the 2007 live action movie was announced. At the time, my very first and only contact with the Transformers franchise was the Unicron Trilogy, starting with Armada. So you can imagine my surprise when the yellow Autobot on the posters was not Hot Shot, but Bumblebee, an unfamiliar name to me as a kid. Thankfully, a quick Google search told me everything I needed to know, tho I'm still saddened that Hot Shot was left behind for much of the Transformer franchise's stories....
Being born in the nineties and knowing only the story of Beast Wars, I had no idea who Bumblebee was until his toy in the Classics line came out. Then the movie happened and I saw Bumblebee EVERYWHERE. It was kinda shocking to learn how prominent he was in G1. Thus I ended up with more nostalgia for other G1 characters I had happened to find toys of as a kid like Jetfire. I don't think I ever really cared for the character until he became leader in the IDW series. I really like that take on him, especially after the war ended.
I actually like the additions of the door wings, and I'm not against his Muscle car alt modes, but I am so tired of the busted voice box trait and I'm so glad it was mostly phased out of Cyberverse.
I like the busted voice box, but it only really works when they can afford to get actual audio clips to emulate speech with, rather than relying on beep-boops or a voice actor imitating radio clips.
@@JoleneBlake to each their own. I'm also still salty that they got Johnny Yong Bosch to voice him in the War For Cybertron game but, because it's a prequel to Prime and Prime had to follow the movies with Bee, he gets silenced in Fall of Cybertron.
Fun fact! Bumblebee's new catch phrase "Rev up and roll out!" was actually used by a GI JOE first. Specifically, it was used by the British Joe member Big Ben who said it during Season 1 episode 24 of of the DiC mini-series episodes, to which the other Joes uttered their battlecry of "YO JOE!"
Chris McFeely explaining a character in G1: *Yeah here is every single appearance, detail, quote, lore and everything more than needed to basically know about this Transformer." Chris McFeely explaining a character in the Bayfilms: *Yeah he existed in this movie. Moving on, I don't care.*
Before 2007 Fan: Name at least 3 Transformers characters. Casual: Optimus Prime, Megatron, and... uh I don't know. After 2007: Fan: Name at least 3 Transformers characters. Again. Casual: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee. Fan: Yes. Excellent.
Form a story telling perspective I love the under explored idea of him being the youngest autobot desperately trying to prove himself. At my lowest points in life, I found the idea captivating for a script I had been working on. Using Jaclyn Lucas as a basis. Where ultra magnus discovered Bumblebee lied about his age on recruitment papers and was going to be court marshaled only for the exudus to happen and him to be stranded on earth.
Bumblebee is probably one of the most iconic and unique marks of the franchise After Optimus and megatron
Oh, he's above Megatron. Hasbro have made three TV series without Megatron in the last decade, but Bee was in all of them!
@@ChrisMcFeely That's just Autobot propaganda, ALL HAIL MEGATRON!
Starscream?
@@ChrisMcFeely The Prime Wars trilogy had Megatron, but Bumblebee was nowhere to be found.
@@ChrisMcFeely could you review rescue bots
Honestly I really like both the bayverse and aligned continuity bumblebees, because he's kind and friendly, but he is also a capable warrior when it comes down to it
I also love Will Friedle's performance. He's my favorite Bumblebee voice actor.
Yes, yes, yes!! Couldn't agree more.
Absolutely. Bumblebee may look innocent, but get on his bad side, and you're gonna pay the price for it.
TFA Bumblebee for me.
Honestly well I'm not a huge fan of the Michael Bay movies, I do think they are a big reason why Bumblebee is the icon he is now. Which I am a little grateful for. Namely the iconic concept of him missing his voice box.
I love the Idea of updating basics videos,it give us a New infos and more details about the character
I agree! Love the update 👍🙏😃
@DropkicktheDecepticon oh i just realized it
I like the updated video, I’ll like more videos of much characters like Shockwave, Soundwave or hound.
@Hadjlaoui convoy I agree.
I was going to say this but you took the words right out of my mouth
Dylan O'brien's voice role as Bumblebee in the opening minutes of the 2018 Bumblebee movie will always be the definitive version of the character for me. It's just a few voice lines but they are such well-casted and well-performed voice lines that I'm disappointed he was mute for the rest of the movie, and even more so that Dylan won't be returning to the role for Rise Of The Beasts.
You could say...Dylan O'brien was offlined by a cosmically empowered Starscream.
Dude, I 100% agree with you about Dylan O'brien as the voice actor for Bumblebee from the Bumblebee movie! Despite that he had a few lines for bee and is now a muted character, I can definitely tell that Dylan put effort in sounding like a young friendly and a naive scout who isn't afraid to take down deceptions and protect the humans because that's what makes him a true hero. In my personal opinion, Dylan O'brien is the definitive voice actor for Bumblebee.
@JionIxel Engineer In this case, it's a cosmically powered blitzwing
For me, it’s either Dan Gilvezan for the classic G1 ‘Bee, or Danny Pudi for a modern take. But Dylan O’Brien did an extremely solid job with the brief screen time his version of Bumblebee got.
Hard to believe it’s been five years already. Glad the basics has been going this long and looking forward to the future
I like how the bayverse was the reason why bee is one of the most iconic characters,i love how energic bayverse Bumblebee is،and how Friendly he is,he even got his own movie
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@@0Warpath little kids gonna little kid
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I hate the bay films. Especially with how they popularised the idea of Bee being mute and speaking in annoying noises
@@zemox2534 to fucking bad
“marvel comics writer…” “offline by a cosmically-powered…” “the monster planet…” was the first five minutes of the original video such a bounty for The Basics drinking games?
I understand the reasons why everyone like his G1 character the best, but still prefer Bayverse and his own movie character, because even if he's tiny, he's not to be underestimated
*I would totally love to see the planned Michael Bay Bumblebee prequel so much, the reboot just made Bee so damn lame and uncool. I wanna see Bumblebee fight in WW2*
I feel the the spin-off movie kinda strayed more into Bee’s G1 characterisation, he was alot more cutsey in that movie, which I don’t mind although I still do prefer his Bayverse characterisation
@@TerminatorTheory how did it make him lame?
Bayverse is my least favorite iteration of the character simply because of his gimmick of not being able to talk. It was cute in the first movie, but then quickly wore out its welcome after ROTF.
Hence the name and bio of the insect, Bumblebee
Bumblebee=Im the kids favorite yellow relatable character.
Cheetor, and Hotshot=Are we a joke to you?
They are esencially spiritual sucessors
I find it interesting that the War for Cybertron series on Netflix decided to have Bumblebee disagree with entering the war at the start but end up joining. In the Aligned Continuity video games, he volunteered willingly for the war effort, first as a simple messenger before becoming a soldier under Optimus Prime.
Well each one of these time-lines is a different universe.
Then again, you could say every writer's mind is different universe.
@@sivanlevi3867 True.
I really like the idea of Bumblebee becoming the successor of Optimus Prime as leader of the Autobots. Keep that on him, please.
Goldbug is underused. Every time he appears, either it's very brief, or he literally goes back to being Bumblebee. I like the idea of Bee getting a literal physical upgrade to go alongside his character growth, like Orion Pax to Optimus. Plus Goldbug honestly looks cooler than G1 Bee, IMO.
Goldbug should be an upgraded version of Bumblebee, so once Bee becomes Goldbug, there is no going back. In my headcanon Bumblebee changes into Goldbug after sustaining life threading injuries or almost getting destroyed.
I miss Goldbug a lot as well.
I definitely agree Goldbug is definitely underused nowadays. Not only barely any toys, but also never using him as an upgrade of Bumblebee since Hasbro never wants to get rid of him.
I want a legit modern goldbug
Alot of the Upgraded characters have been separated into new entities, I tend to notice;
IDW1 and IDW2 Cyclonus isn't a Spawn of Unicron, but a bot from the distant past of Cybertron.
Same with IDW1 Galvatron who isn't Megatron pimped-out by Unicron.
Soundblaster has COMPLETLEY morphed into a separate character from Soundwave.
And ofcourse, Goldbug was separated from Bumbles for IDW1, becoming his own character.
When's Shackwave gonna join the party?
I usually watch UA-cam (and thus, The Basics) on my TV and have never noticed this "super thanks" button until now. I struggle to think of a UA-cam series I look forward to more than The Basics. It has become part of my Saturday routine!; Wake up, coffee, bagel, The Basics. It's only fitting the first time I hit this new fangled button, it's for The Basics.
So, a super thank you for all you put back into the Transformers fandom! Have a fantastic weekend!
Thanks Gryfen! The button's only a very recent addition to the channel! Thank you for your generosity and support - I always like to hear about how The Basics has become folks' "Saturday Morning cartoon" for those of us old enough to remember such things!
@@ChrisMcFeely I remember that continuing until maybe not so much ago. I'm not very old, but I remember trying to wake up early to watch superhero shows.
The goodbye with Raf in TFP always gets, but TFP always gets me.
The legacy of bumblebee Will always be fondly remembered and forever be engraved into pop culture and hard core fans alike
May he Buzz on!
Bumblebee may be the smallest member of the group,
but he an Autobot you don't not wanna ''tangle'' with.
In the Beast Wars the cheetah was like the Bumblebee character from what I remember
Cheetor is the missing link between G1 Bumblebee and Hot Rod to Hot Shot and the new versions of bumblebee in the kid appeal evolution line. It was awesome to see Cheetor,Bee and Hot Rod together in Cyberverse
Bumblebee: “we did it YEah!”
spike: “oh SHIT what are we gonna do NOW”
The bayverse was my first exposure to the "Witwicky" surname, so I was not mentally or emotionally prepared for Sam Witwicky to have directly inspired by a naming convention set up in the original Marvel comic
I remember watching the original Bumblebee basics recently and when it got to the part about the movie releasing soon I went "man, this is missing so much now!" I'm glad it got updated, even if the post movie content was only 4 items, it's still very satisfying
I will always like the more “edgier” interpretation of Bumblebee. I think those interpretations are the best character arcs and evolution for a character like him. I grew up with Bay/Animated/Prime Bumblebee so, it’s safe to say I’ve seen the vast different interpretations of him very early on. I’ve always found him going into a leadership role to be the most fitting for his character. Having him start off as a lighthearted/hotheaded character before slowly morphing into a serious and grizzled leader is great. Going from “little brother” to essentially “big brother” is by far the best way to handle a character like him. I personally hope this will become his big character traits defining him going forward because, Bumblebee will always be the best fit for it. Hot Rod was a character made specifically for the 1986 movie that came to take Primes role as leader and, it always felt way too forced. Bumblebee on the other hand is natural growth, he’s essentially growing up with the audience and I will always see him as the true successor to Optimus Primes leadership more than anyone else.
I agree very much so. I didn’t like him being against you for the sake of angst you later on in the bay films, but to be honest with you, I still feel chills when I pretty much hear anything from the original beavers films. Also I agree, prime is the best version. There’s a lot of issues with it, like there’s some racism in it but as long as we ignore the humans and just focus on the Cybertronians, Hannah. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s the portrayal of Meiko. Basically for anyone who doesn’t know, during that era, it was unfortunately and horrific like common for especially Americans to minimize Asian women and girls and especially Japanese women and girls especially in the young bracket as basically being exactly like the typical stereotype of an anime girl. I guess you could say another words, one dimensional personality, exuberant, immature and childlike. It would be one thing if there wasn’t that pre-context, as in it being made at a time when that was frighteningly common for Americans especially white Americans, but most Americans in general regardless of background tended to go along with this preconceived notion, which I’m assuming has to do with the trope of anime girls I guess, it’s probably just yet another way that white American culture has inadvertently belittled people from the other side of the world, but anyway I didn’t mean for this to get so political or anything basically Meeko is the stereotype that harmed a lot of people between the 80s 90s and 2000s, and probably if it was made today without that perspective it would be different or if it was made in Japan it would obviously just be because that’s just how the writer thought she should be written, but again growing up in the US and seeing that behavior of people actually thinking that’s how young Asian women operate, is really disturbing, and is why I consider the show a bit offensive. That doesn’t take away though the immense impact that transformersprime had on me, and overall, I do strongly believe it’s still the very best iteration of transformers to add all exist. I’m not a fan of Cyberverse, maybe because I’m a bit too attached to transformers prime and the bayverse and G one, but it feels very discombobulating when I try to watch it, you know? To be honest it also a little too much resembled how I wrote fanfiction‘s in my early adolescence at the heyday of my interest in transformers prime, you know, THAT era lol
Sorry for the long paragraph I use voice text which is very hard to compartmentalize. I guess also I get very into this topic as well, because I feel a lot of nostalgia for the show while there’s a lot of things in it that bother me greatly.
Oh yeah and the new robots in disguise sucks.
I do not really like the idea of Bee becoming leader. No.offense but he just doesn't scream leader to me. Warrior? Sure. But leader of the autobots? No way. Ratchet would be a better leader, especially when you ookm at his record and development across different TF shows.
@@zemox2534 Oh I totally agree. Or at least can we have a bit more of bumblebees development before that happens? Can we see him fumble? Something I realized is, and the beast hunters transformers prime film, he almost feels like one of those Mary Sue OCs you will see in a Wattpad story or something. This is because also earlier in the series, really only technically speaking canonically a few months before the very end of the series, he behaves more innocent and childlike. I always hate this about American series, it seems like it’s a trend. The character start off way different than they are literally three seasons later, it’s like they’ve matured by multiple years. If bumblebee ever were to become leader, I want to see him fumble and be uncomfortable is it the same way smokescreen was with becoming a prime. I don’t like that he’s portrayed as super perfect.
True
You know what would really hit
Him going from “little brother” to “grizzled, troubled vet” and looping around to healing and Then becoming “mellow but still deadly big brother”
Bee Going Through It and losing his sense of wonder and kid-like fascination with the universe only to find it again and soften the hardened shell he grew in self-defense?? Cultivating a mentorship with a student who’s a spitting image of who he was when he was young???? GOOD SOUP
Best design of Bumblebee ever is in Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
I honestly love the mature yet childish bumblebee formula, makes him very easy to love, plus, making him voiceless to then recover his voice… feels somehow like the ‘little prince’ book 4 me :)
Bumblebee was my favourite character as a kid, along with Grimlock and Wheeljack (so I think that who decided that he was the correct choice as a children appeal character was right) and the G2 version of him was one of the two originals toys I could buy then.
I prefer him with his original cheerful personalty, not because I'm against any evolution of the character but because it deprives us of other characters as Hot Shot, who become redundant. I also don't understand the current obsession of making him an angry guy.
Another amazing updated Basics video, Chris! :D I love that you're updating some of your older videos, and adding more details on top of it! One of the most well know Transformers characters, Bumblebee was an excellent choice for an updated basics video! Can't wait for the next one!
I always try to think of Bumblebee as a little short guy that hits really hard. He may be nice and soft with other Autobots and humans and may even be laughable at times, but he is a menace to his enemies, taking down Decepticons twice his size.
This was a great episode/update!
As much as I love Bumblebee, I think it's a shame how much of Hot Rod's place he's taken these days. I have such fond memories of the original 1986 movie, and I do miss Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime.
I do hope we get a series staring Hot Rod someday.
Hot Rod has been getting around nowadays, hasn't he?
Not in the public eye, yeah, but he's been SWAGGERING his way through the comic scene.
Id say our lil Robo Luke is more than just the scapegoat for the reason Optimus is dead back in 86
Really? I think it's great considering that one of my biggest personal flaws with the original Transformers Movie is that they completly sidelined Bee and a role that whould've perfectly fit into him was givin to Hot Rod because toys, but I do understand where you're coming from and I also think he deserves more appretiation.
*Fly like a butterfly and sting like our fav Autobot! Cant wait to see what other great character videos you have to show us Chris!*
I feel like Bumblebee is overlooked as a character as he has a lot of depth. He is very relatable to people with low self esteem and people who feel like they always need to prove themselves to others in order to validate their insecurities.
Bumblebee isn’t the strongest, smartest or (in earlier cases) the fastest. But he continues to do the best he can with the cards he’s been dealt. He proves no matter your size, you can still rock with the best of them and win.
Growing up, he was one of my role models as characters like him inspire me to become a better person everyday. For this, he’s one of my favorite Transformers characters as well as fictional characters
He is not overlooked, its just that many are tired of his "muted in battle" appearence in most media. I like that part honestly, since it prooves that he is a warrior and payed the price of war.
I think prime, TF 1-2-3 and Cyberverse did that version of him best.
Like Batman?
@@michelecastellotti9172 I say that in defence of the people who bandwagon with others who view him as overrated and nothing more than a cash cow for Hasbro. He makes them money, sure, but he’s still a great character in himself. I like to compare him with Spider-Man, who’s basically the face of his own franchise
@@skybite Batman isn’t really the best example. He’s got the smarts, well versed in combat and extremely confident in general. His insecurities don’t lie with proving his mettle but on those he can trust
@@matrixofleadership that is a reasonable way to see it
love how bumblebee literally grew. i think more transformers should have this kind of maturation arc. not just by personality and attitude, but by size too
you forgot the part where he was killed by soundwave after forming some form of a relationship with arcee in IDW
I'm surprised you didn't mention how the bumblebee movie directly paralleled bumblebees first comic appearance, with how he was introduced to both spike witwicky and Charlie Watson, being recovered as a junker and repaired in their garage
I was literally wondering if this would ever be done since there have been so many additions with the movies and the comics! This was an extreme favorite of mine! Thank you so much for bringing our little buddy into today! Great job
This was definitely a great update. I figured you were gonna just tag on some new info but no, you went above and beyond and actually rewrote the whole video. You did well, Mr. Chris, and I look forward to the other update video.
Ironic how in the last decade,we got a transformers series's without megatron,and bumblebee appear in it and he was the main character !
Wild indeed. Then there’s Rescue Bots, where Prime and Bee are guest stars and there are no Decepticons at all 😵💫
The only series that doesn’t have Megatron is rescue bots.
@@Cdr2002 actually just one decepticon but I guess he dosen’t count
@@gabrielgaming1102 Was there? I only remember the Moorbots. I know Laserbeak is in Rescue Bots Academy but I consider that a separate show
@@Cdr2002 the minicon from RiD
Been watching every one of these since I discovered your channel and the original Basics on Bumblebee Video back right before the pandemic started in early 2020.
Needless to say as a result of your videos the Transformers franchise is now just as much of an important part of my life, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and future as Legos and Pokémon.
While certainly the more mature, realistic, and dark and edgy part of it. I even finally finished watching Prime and Rescue Bots as I had only watched occasional episodes of the Aligned Continuity which started during my childhood around 2008.
So thank you for helping me realize a lot about myself from discovering the Transformers franchise and it's Fandom. It even helped me discover my sexuality as I knew I always like the Prime iteration of Knockout with his flamboyant, snarky, expressive, and passionate personality.
I said to myself If a giant 20 foot tall alien robot Scientist who transforms into a custom Red and Silver Aston Martin can be as comfortable with himself faults and all then damnit, so can I. No matter what anyone thinks about me or how other around me see me, if I'm always going to be looked at like some kind of scary, unruly nerd whose super passionate about science and likes to make himself look good then I may as well be just as proud as this guy. Even if I'm viewed as a villain, I'm not not a bad guy. I'm just not afraid to be deceptive and embrace my dark side. And I'll look good doing it too. And someday, I want to be a Veterinarian who deals with animal science and medical treatment. Just like Knockout being a doctor for his own species, I may be prone to doing very mean things and using dirty underhanded tactics and deception but that doesn't mean I can't help those in need when lives are on the line. Plus, I too nerver really had the best role models.
So I look forward to my own continuing transformation.
Also I can't wait for the Earthrise continuity to start this fall. So many new awesome Characters, lore, battles, and stories to experience and relate to. Untill then, this is a little aspiring Maximal Scout Foxtrot here to say
"Transform and run wild and free!"
I kinda want to see more variants of bumblebee that would upgrade to goldbug, as that would be interesting to see.
Bumblebee alt modes: g1: cybertronian Land Cruiser, 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, 1987 Volkswagen Beetle. Bayverse: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro z87, 2009 Chevrolet Camaro ss pre production car, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro ss, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro z87, 2014 Chevrolet Camaro ss concept car, 2016 Chevrolet Camaro zl1, 1941 Mercedes-benz 320 cabriolet w142. Knightverse: cybertronian car, jeep willys mb, 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, 1977 Chevrolet Camaro z87. The end
I kinda wished a new Bumblebee had a modern update g1 toy face which kinda looks cool since bayverse elements is kinda get a bit you know overused but I understand the popularity. And my most favourite Bumblebee is TFA and DOTM bee's. Rise of the Beast Bee looks better than his 2018 look imo and looked like a simple version of the bayverse bee and the more simple the design is the more easy the toys can be in terms of looking accurate to the CGI model
I think animated Bee has the battle mask resembles G1 toy face
Fall of Cybertron's face would have been perfect if they removed those stupid red lights that make Bumblebee looks like he's blushing.
he have plenty just in this video you can see plenty of updates to the G1 design, Cyberverse and the War of Cybertron netflix shows use an update version of the G1 NOT the Bayverse inspired, still I like fine the bayverse inspired designs and in my Opinion Transformers Prime Bee is the best he have ever looked in ANY MEDIA.
Earthrise Bumblebee is pretty accurate
I would like a series that focuses on a Decepticon as the main character for a change. Like Starscream, Soundwave, Knockout, or Barricade.
I think this was the best way to start the update videos. You did a great job as always Mr. McFeely, bravo! 👍
You even clarified at 12:59 (finally) the common misconception of this movie being an hard reboot of the whole live-action saga. Thank you sir.
@Rangeet Ch.Lahiri There's an entire article on TFWiki about common misconceptions of the Transformers saga. Until Rise of The Beasts isn't released we don't know if this movie is a 100% total reboot or not.
Congratulations on five years, hope to see an episode on Powerglide one day
The Bumblebee movie is my favourite film just as it gets so much right.
But I really love Animated Bumblebee, he’s just got such a unique touch.
And RID2015 Bee is literally just HotRod in every single way…and I love HotRod, so I felt a little robbed
What a great update to a classic character and video. Also everyone everyone take a shot of their because cosmically powered starscream was mentioned! Lol
If I were to be honest aligned bumblebee and earthspark bumblebee are my favourite especially earthspark it feels like they nailed the catogary of making him a good mentor but still having his old personality
Can't wait for Chris to inevitably make another updated video on Bumblebee in five years.
Not complaining though, I'm still totally going to watch it. ;)
I really hope they let Bee keep his voice going forward! I prefer when he can talk, he’s so cute and funny 🥰🐝 I loved him in Transformers One!
To be perfectly honest: I had no idea who Bumblebee was until the 2007 movie...I was still a kid and only knew about Transformers because of the Unicron trilogy.
Really enjoyed the updated basics episode. I wish Goldbug’s character developed into a leadership/position of responsibility role in the newer animated shows. I really appreciate Bumblebee’s character in TF Prime as his actions demonstrated bravery and handling responsibilities elevating his role to warrior class. Great work!
Another Amazing Basics Video update featuring Bumblebee Chris keep them coming,I really loved how you update the legendary Transformers character and added new details to it,also my favorite Bumblebee version it's the Original Classic/Retroboot Generation One Cartoon Version who it's a member of The Heroic Autobots but also Bumblebee it's The Autobots Little Brother who it's small,eager,and at times a bit of a smart mouth and a wisecracker even though He's the weakest of the Autobots he has Above-Average Courage and intelligence he also idolizes the Bigger Robots especially Optimus Prime and Prowl he's also useful as a messenger and a spy The Autobots appreciate Bumblebee's skills and fun-lovin wisecracking nature and also the following they are Allegiance:(as of 2022):Autobot,Function:(as of 2022):Espionage,Transformation(as of 2022):VW Bug also Bumblebee it's one of the most fuel -efficient Autobots able to function on miniscule amounts of Energon for twice as long as his next most-efficent comrade his skills as a spy are impressive,his non-threating appearance visual acuity and overall stealth makes him an excellent infiltrator he is also outfitted for underwater operations at great depths his Human BFF is Spike Witwicky,also after 5 years of the Basics your Basics videos are superb 🙂 and your take on all the Transformers characters are Amazing as for videos I'll watch the first two videos when I get the time also thanks for sharing Chris keep up the great work stay safe out there and have a good day.🙂👍🦸👊🇺🇸
I give Michael Bay credit for this he turned bumblebee into one my favorite transformers.
Ppl hate him as if Bumblebee willingly chose to steal the spotlight from other characters smh😑 My boy is just happy he just cute he vibin and he ain't done everything wrong YOU'RE LITERALLY THE PROBLEM IF YOU'RE HIS HATER /srs
Literally doing a presentation on the Bumblebee film in school, couldn't have better timing!
I said this before, but I'll like to say this again, Bumblebee is easily my favourite character from the transformers franchise that I loved as a young kid ever since I first watched Michael Bay's Transformers movie during 2007. He is right up there with my other favourite autobot characters such as Optimus Prime, Arcee, Jazz and more. I thought it's interesting to have a autobot who has a damaged voice box and I absolutely adore his movie design, a yellow camaro with black stripes is awesome to me as a kid and even up till this day as an 18 year old and I thought a majority of his movie designs from the Michael Bay movies were so unique. I mean no disrespect to the g1 bumblebee, but I personally didn't find his orginal design appealing, I thought his beetle mode was lame, but I do like his character bio written by Bob(Marvel comic writer). The characterizations of a young, labelled as a scout who idolise the bigger Autobots(especially Optimus Prime), desperate to prove himself in older to earn the respect of his autobot friends who they secretly look up at bumblebee, and being a best friend to humans is so appealing to me. I always have a soft spot for Michael Bay's Bumblebee, but at the same time, I have to admit, he could have been better if he has a personality and character development so that he would be more lovable to both kids and adults. So when watching transformers prime as a 7/8 year old kid ever since it first aired on TV, I thought bumblebee was awesome in that show, but thanks to the writers, they actually improved him from the movies where Bee has a personality and character development. Gotta give the writers of TFP credit for making not only the better characterizations, but also making such a great transformers cartoon show for a new generation of kids like me when watching the show(and also giving credit for respecting the primary audience of kid's intelligence). So once growing up, I found out that bumblebee from Prime is considered to be the last generation of transformers during the war for cybertron and that he has never seen a peaceful cybertron in his life which I thought it's sad, but also makes him standout to the rest of the autobots. So yeah, that was quite long, but it's worth sharing my love for Bumblebee. You definitely did a great job in your TF basics videos Chris, such a well made Transformers channel for kids who are becoming new fans of transformers. Keep up the good work.
Bumblebee has basically became the main character nowadays 🎃
Bee from Animated and Prime are always by favorites versions of Bumblebee, but now I add the version of the Bee solo film that was adorable XD, Bee never been my favorite bot in any TF show but is one I always respect and like, and so happy he continues appearing in media now days, still not my favorite in any show but defined an important Little tough machine that you have to respect.
7:43 Also, as someone who drives a dinky Volkswagen: ouch.
I think we were given one hint for Bumblebee's design now and from cyberverse in fact I think his design was based on Goldfire from Transformers Earthwars for those who don't know after timetraveling while fighting Ramjet Bumblebee was blown up by accident be Melody's mother Harmony(who both work for GI joe) and was rebuilt into Goldfire also Bumblebee apparently was the one to give Harmony an idea for a future child's name.
As much as i like how energic tfa and bayverse Bumblebee is,i do like his Idea being an autobot rookie,like hot shot and rodimus,i Hope other classic episodes Can get update
Actually in my transformers fanfic he’s pretty young and by this point has only known Optimus (and the main autobots) for a few years
Love this! Good job Chris! Keep doing these, where and when you can. Where it makes sense, of course.
G1 bumblebee is my favorite of all time, tiny, weak but never affraid!
I do not like the great new powers they have given him nowadays, because his name is not something to associate with great power and leadership.
Thanx for the video
G1 and Animated are definitely my favorite, leave the muscle cars for Hot Rod/Shot
Honestly that damaged voicebox gimmick is so good imo, it's a great way to add a layer of uniqueness to the character
I'd like to see the Gold Bug return eventually. Tiny Bumblebee finally growing up to be what he's meant to be is such a great idea.
I love the Bumbleebee name more but its sad that unlike Prime and MANY other transformers he never got to keep his powerup
I hope thr TFone timeline brings that gorm back with a DOPE new upgrade💯🔥
I'm rarely into the bayverse versions of transformers, but bumblebee is one of those ones where I think they managed to imbue him with more character than he ever really had before, especially in his solo film. I mean, g1 bumblebee must've been popular at the time, but he strikes me now as having some major malicious step dad energy, ya know? Like, in g1, and especially media where he's supposed to be g1 like in tf: devastation, he sounds like he wears a tweed jacket or something, like he has a really uptight vibe I don't like, like he's trying to be my friend but he's ready to take his belt off if I say the word damn... I'd like to mention that I myself don't know where this comes from, my parents never divorced, they're both alive and happily married, they rarely even got to the point of spanking when I was growing up, I really don't know where I'm getting this, but I feel it strongly whenever I hear that weird Casey Kasem voice... maybe it's because I'm so used to him sounding like a stoner as shaggy that anything less sounds too much like a square? How old am I? I dunno, I just like new cute bumblebee, kinda reminds me of his toy more, where he has the mask. His weird head and mouth never felt right. Meanwhile, cliffjumper, I love him in g1, and I feel like he should be able to like... have his space without being in bumblebees shadow, cuz he's the much better version of that where he's a cranky little impetuous fellow, but has the cahones to back it up and doesn't wind up like a highmoon, scrappy-doo bumblebee, man it all comes back to Scooby-Doo doesn't it? I know, it's cuz it's Casey Kasem, but still. Anyway, I'm deep in tldr territory, ima stop before I waste a whole afternoon, great video!
15 years ago, Bumblebee used to be my favorite bot. But nowadays I prefer Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, and Bee I would actually like to see put to the side for a while (lol never gonna happen though!).
But I think a good way for them to have both Rodimus Prime and Bee in leadership roles, would be to have Bee grow into the role that Ultra Magnus has with Optimus, but for Rodimus Prime.
I've always wished Hasbro would revitalize Budianskys original profile for Bee (with some additions from the cartoon) as the little kid who admired the bigger tougher bots, whos attempts to prove himself to them always getting him into trouble. And bring back his classic vehicle mode instead of a muscle car, not exactly the straight up Volkswagen beetle, but something resembling it.
My interpretation of Bee was brought online *after* the Autobots left Cybertron and crashed on Earth 4 million years ago. Built on a Decepticon-controlled Cybertron who rebelled and left to join Optimus on Earth. He had *some* modern additions like his stingers that fire electric blasts, a battle mask, a small sword as a weapon, and the additional ability to fly (going all out with his name). But there are some additions like an obsessive, routine-oriented nature and a tendency to get overly stressed when something doesn't go right.
Imagine a series where Bumblebee Hotrod and Hotshot are all stuck with each other
Add Cheetor and I'd be dying with joy
@@wanderingaceminecraftandmo8034 yesss
From a story line perspective, I really think they should use Gold Bug a bit more. Perhaps portray him as a matrix-infused upgrade, much in the same way Rodimus Prime is to Hot Rod.
The IDW Comics had him as a separate Character from Bumblebee
Yeah.
Use Goldbug, but not like that. One Hot Rod is enough
To think, 5 years later and the basics is better than ever. Not to mention kicking off the updated series with the Tails to Optimus' Sonic the Hedgehog is a great thing (yes I know Sonic and Transformers aren't crossing over but a guy can dream can't he?)
As for the Updated Basics (should be subcategory for the Basics) ya did the character justice and then some. Can't wait to see what else is in store
I remember when the 2007 live action movie was announced.
At the time, my very first and only contact with the Transformers franchise was the Unicron Trilogy, starting with Armada. So you can imagine my surprise when the yellow Autobot on the posters was not Hot Shot, but Bumblebee, an unfamiliar name to me as a kid.
Thankfully, a quick Google search told me everything I needed to know, tho I'm still saddened that Hot Shot was left behind for much of the Transformer franchise's stories....
Chris mafreely: bumblebee is the only first year toy who is available
Soundwave and starscream: am i a joke to you?
Being born in the nineties and knowing only the story of Beast Wars, I had no idea who Bumblebee was until his toy in the Classics line came out. Then the movie happened and I saw Bumblebee EVERYWHERE. It was kinda shocking to learn how prominent he was in G1. Thus I ended up with more nostalgia for other G1 characters I had happened to find toys of as a kid like Jetfire. I don't think I ever really cared for the character until he became leader in the IDW series. I really like that take on him, especially after the war ended.
I actually like the additions of the door wings, and I'm not against his Muscle car alt modes, but I am so tired of the busted voice box trait and I'm so glad it was mostly phased out of Cyberverse.
I was also glad the insectoid head got phased out as well. It works in the live action movies, because everyone looks that way, but in Prime.
@@mohiothman8170 as a battle mask I don't mind it but give me his spikey helmet and G1 face any day.
I like the busted voice box, but it only really works when they can afford to get actual audio clips to emulate speech with, rather than relying on beep-boops or a voice actor imitating radio clips.
@@JoleneBlake to each their own. I'm also still salty that they got Johnny Yong Bosch to voice him in the War For Cybertron game but, because it's a prequel to Prime and Prime had to follow the movies with Bee, he gets silenced in Fall of Cybertron.
So Close!
Did the fact that in Beast Wars insects were Predacons have anything to do with Bumblebee's lack of appearance?
Probably yah.
He said "cosmically powered Starscream" again
Fun fact! Bumblebee's new catch phrase "Rev up and roll out!" was actually used by a GI JOE first. Specifically, it was used by the British Joe member Big Ben who said it during Season 1 episode 24 of of the DiC mini-series episodes, to which the other Joes uttered their battlecry of "YO JOE!"
I like his animated and prime appearance (Wonder why he never appear in Anime series?)
IDW Megatron: *Turns the autobot because of Bumblebee's death
Bumblebee: *Gets ressurected later
IDW Megatron: [visible confusion]
I wish Bumblebee told Hot Shot why he did not appear at all in the Unicron Trilogy.
In G1, it's Hot Rod
In the Unicron Trilogy, it's Hot Shot
In Prime, it's Smokescreen
But in Transformers, it's Bumblebee
In Beast Wars, it's Cheetor.
@@Weirdman20in ROTB it was mirage
Chris McFeely explaining a character in G1: *Yeah here is every single appearance, detail, quote, lore and everything more than needed to basically know about this Transformer."
Chris McFeely explaining a character in the Bayfilms: *Yeah he existed in this movie. Moving on, I don't care.*
Transformers Prime Bumblebee is the best in the cartoon line for me.
It's kinda crazy that Bumblebee had more toy molds than Optimus in G1.
Terrific! Great upgrade to an already great video!
Remember everyone, everything is destined to die by a cosmically powered Starscream.
Say it with me now folks, we all knew it was coming.
“How did he go offline?”
4:52
“By a cosmically powered starscream”
Thanks Chris for your passionate hard work and your unwavering dedication😍☺️❤✊🏼️👍
Keep up✊🏼️
BADASSATRON!
Hopefully. He will make a basics video on Mirage as he is so underrated. but, he is one of my my favourite characters in the transformers franchise.
Evolution of Bumblebee:
0:03-5:31-6:04-8:15-14:00-14:32
G1 continuity family 0:23-1:56-4:18-4:55-5:19-14:23
Marvel comics 1:18-3:54-4:31
Goldbug 3:24
The return of Optimus Prime part 1 & part 2 3:37-3:45
G2 5:43
The Unicron trilogy/micron trilogy: 6:30-6:40-6:49
7:18-9:06
Before 2007
Fan: Name at least 3 Transformers characters.
Casual: Optimus Prime, Megatron, and... uh I don't know.
After 2007:
Fan: Name at least 3 Transformers characters. Again.
Casual: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee.
Fan: Yes. Excellent.
Great to see the update!
That was Awesome 👏 and maybe 🤔 one day you can do a Updated Bastia on Optimus Prime please
One of my favorite things about Bee is that he has pink seats. In a Volkswagen. I love it. :D
I'm always going to prefer his G1 cartoon characterization myself. Give Hot Rod something to do.
Also, G1 Bumblebee didn't urinate on people like the Michael Bay version did.
Same. He'll always be that Volkswagen Beetle in my eyes, even though I grew up with Bumblebee being a Comaro.
Form a story telling perspective I love the under explored idea of him being the youngest autobot desperately trying to prove himself. At my lowest points in life, I found the idea captivating for a script I had been working on. Using Jaclyn Lucas as a basis. Where ultra magnus discovered Bumblebee lied about his age on recruitment papers and was going to be court marshaled only for the exudus to happen and him to be stranded on earth.
Bumblebee is my favorite Autobot along with Bluestreak and Hauler
YEEEESS THANKS FOR THIS!! As a bee boy fan I luv this :D