Mattel’s Bumblebee Armor Man‑At‑Arms is the latest shot fired in their MOTU x Transformers crossover line, and it’s not pulling punches. This figure throws Duncan, Eternia’s resident tech genius, into a full-on fusion with Bumblebee’s signature armour and attitude. In this post, we’re breaking down everything you need to know, from release info and accessories to articulation, design details, and how it stacks up against classic Man‑At‑Arms figures.
Release Date: October 2026 (Target US), October 2025 (Mattel Creations regionally)
MSRP / Price Range: £33 / $32.99
Edition Size: Limited to around 3 per customer, likely small production run via Club Grayskull and Target
Manufacturer / License: Mattel in collaboration with Transformers/Hasbro
Masters of the Universe Bumblebee Crossover Figure Details
Bumblebee Armor Man‑At‑Arms by Mattel
The Bumblebee Armor Man‑At‑Arms figure is part of Mattel’s MOTU x Transformers crossover toy initiative. At 5.5 inches tall, this figure mashes together the best of both universes. The base sculpt is vintage-style Man‑At‑Arms, but now he’s geared up in bright yellow Bumblebee-themed armour. We’re talking shoulder pads, wrist guards, leg wraps, and a sleek new helmet visor. Somehow, this feels less like cosplay and more like an upgrade Duncan engineered himself.
Design & Articulation
Boasting 16 points of articulation, this figure poses well and feels fluid in hand. The Bumblebee armour doesn’t interfere much with movement, although the shoulder pieces can be a bit bulky for tighter arm poses. The leg armour also slightly restricts full crouch positions, but it’s a minor issue for an otherwise flexible figure. The bright yellow overlays provide a sharp contrast to the traditional green base and blend surprisingly well with the overall aesthetic.
Accessories & Modular Play
This figure really shines in the accessories department. Here’s what you get:
- A sword and mace that can combine to form an Energon dagger, a fun gimmick that doesn’t feel like a gimmick
- A blaster, shaped with a techno-fantasy vibe, perfect for blasting Snake Mountain’s finest
- A mini-comic that digs into how the crossover fits within the MOTU canon, involving you guessed it Energon crash-landing in Eternia
- Removable Bumblebee-inspired armour, including a snap-on visor, shoulder pad, wrist guard, glove and shield that give Duncan a tech-heavy silhouette while still allowing modular play
The figure is also modular, meaning you can swap parts with other Origins figures. So if you want to put Bumblebee boots on Skeletor or give Teela a yellow power gauntlet, have at it. Fans of the Megatron-Skeletor crossover will find similar modularity here, adding more play and custom potential.
Packaging & Display
The window-box packaging is collector-friendly, featuring dynamic crossover comic-style artwork and a nice clear view of the figure and accessories. The MOTU and Transformers logos sit side-by-side, acting like two old friends who just realised they can share armour.
Opinionated Take: Does it Deliver?
The Man‑At‑Arms Bumblebee armor toy easily ranks among the most imaginative MOTU crossovers to date. The bright yellow Bumblebee armour suits Duncan far better than it should, and the whole presentation feels like a proper collaboration, not just a marketing cash grab.
The mace and sword combo is genuinely clever and the blaster adds enough firepower for Duncan to defend Castle Grayskull without looking like he borrowed Optimus Prime’s leftovers. And while the armour limits movement a little, it doesn’t ruin the posing experience. Instead, it encourages some creative repositioning, which is part of the fun.
Man‑At‑Arms History & Original Toy Revisited
Let’s roll back to 1982. Man‑At‑Arms came out in the first wave of MOTU action figures, released with his distinctive armour, club weapon, and no facial hair. That iconic ‘stache would only arrive later via Filmation’s cartoon series. The original toy was one of the few without action features but made up for it with solid sculpting and that now-classic armoured look.
Later iterations added more expression and complexity. The 200X version reimagined him as a hardened combat veteran. The Origins line paid homage to his original colours and gear, while also updating articulation and expanding head sculpts to include both mustachioed and clean-shaven variants. Across every wave, Man‑At‑Arms has stood out as one of Eternia’s most grounded, tech-savvy, and loyal heroes.
Final Thoughts on Man‑At‑Arms Bumblebee crossover
This is more than just toy news. The MOTU Man‑At‑Arms Bumblebee crossover figure is a polished, well-executed entry into the MOTU x Transformers crossover toy line. With sharp detailing, smart accessories, and strong character integration, it offers both display value and imaginative play.
It also sets a high bar for future releases. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out our review of the Megatron Armour Skeletor figure, and for something totally different, we also covered the collaborative Hot Wheels x Transformers set, both worth a look if you’re tracking where this crossover series could go next.
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