Yeah majors I noticed that as well. However I have only been playing the US version.
The bombs are great for points, but there are plenty of times you don't want to grab them. Getting those bombs on accident is what kills me the most. Or sometimes those damn tiny ones, coming at me from out of no where. LOL. Anyone in here ever have like only 1 bubble left to shoot only to have it kill you? Haha. Then the rage happens.