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==2007 Transformers film==

Bumblebee makes an appearance as one of the Autobots in the 2007 live-action movie ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''. Instead of a VW Beetle, he is a [[Chevrolet Camaro]] (the model year of which is upgraded in the movie). Due to a battle injury, he is rendered effectively mute, and communicates through use of selected playback of radio and television signals. The biography for the Decepticon Hardtop toy states that [[Hardtop (Transformers)#2007 Transformers film|Hardtop]] and Bumblebee are old rivals and it was not Megatron who damaged Bumblebee's ability to speak, but a shot from Hardtop's gun. This, however, is in almost direct opposition of the movie's prequel.

(http://www.thechevroletcamaro.com/transformer_camaro_01.jpg)

[[Michael Bay]] stated in an early interview that Bumblebee stands about 17 feet tall , but the scale of his Deluxe concept toy suggests he stands closer to 18 feet tall. The official guide to the Transformers video game says he's 16 feet tall.

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[[Bumblebee (Transformers)|Bumblebee]] depicted as a 1976 and 5th-gen Camaro.}}
The vehicles used for Bumblebee, Ironhide, Jazz and Ratchet were put on display by [[General Motors]] at the 2007 [[Detroit River Walk]] Festival a little over a week before the U.S. release of the film.<ref>{{cite news | title = Transformers Movie Update: We Have An Exclusive Robogasm With Ironhide, Bumblebee, Jazz And Ratchet | publisher = Jalopnik | date = [[2007-06-22]] | url = http://jalopnik.com/cars/robots-in-disguise/transformers-movie-update-we-have-an-exclusive-robogasm-with-ironhide-bumblebee-jazz-and-ratchet-271505.php | accessdate = 2007-06-23}}</ref> 

In Hot Rod magazine's Nov. 2006 issue, Bumblebee was a feature article. Originally a worn-out 1969 Camaro, producers settled on a [[Second-generation Chevrolet Camaro|1976 model]].<ref name="BumblebeeYear">{{cite web |url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121138 |title= Driving the Transformers Beater Bumblebee 1976 Camaro |accessdate=2007-11-22 |last=Huffman |first=John Pearley |date=2007-06-10 |format=HTML |publisher=[[Edmunds]] |language=English}}</ref> It is painted yellow with black stripes, primer and rust patches, riveted hood scoop, Cragar SS wheels up front, Eric Vaughn Real Wheels in the back, marine-grade vinyl seats, and even an [[Stereo 8|eight-track]] player. The [[fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro|fifth-generation Camaro]] model was built using a 2006 [[Pontiac GTO]] by [[Saleen]], the body was built from the same GM R&D molds that were used in the 2006 Camaro Concept. Early photos show that Bumblebee can transform his right arm into an plasma cannon and has missile launchers in his shoulders. In addition to his firearms, Bumblebee can extend an axe-like "stinger" from his wrist, in a similar fashion to how Optimus releases his sword. Bumblebee uses this in close-quarters combat. It was most notable in the video game. The 1976 Camaro movie vehicle was sold on eBay with a winning bid of U.S. $40,100.01.

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