Bumblebee was first introduced as a character in the Transformers toy line and animated series by Hasbro and Takara Tomy.
Bumblebee appeared in the first live-action Transformers movie directed by Michael Bay, introducing him to a broader audience with a new design inspired by the Chevrolet Camaro.
The character was given his own standalone movie, 'Bumblebee', which showcased his origin story and featured a redesign that paid homage to his classic look while updating for modern audiences.
Bumblebee was redesigned with a more detailed and savage aesthetic for the War for Cybertron Netflix trilogy, reflecting a darker tone in the franchise.