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1. What Are Beast Wars Transformers? 2 (Unofficial) Frequently Asked Questions 7.0 Written by: Benson Yee ([email protected]) Document last updated January 19, 1999 In hopes of relaunching the Transformers toyline into success and catching lightening in a bottle another time, Hasbro/Kenner was eager to find a direction that would boost sales and exposure of the Transformers. Thus the Beast Wars Transformers toyline was released in 1995. This line was backed with a CGI animated television series, promotional tie-ins and even a video game! As with any successful line however, this one has created a steady barrage of commonly asked questions. It is these questions which this F.A.Q. hopes to address. Questions and comments about this F.A.Q. may be e-mailed to Benson Yee at: [email protected]. Also feel free to visit the Beast Wars Transformers (Unofficial) F.A.Q. World Wide Web site at: http://www.bwtf.com where this information and more may be found. 1. What are Beast Wars Transformers? 2. The Toy Line a. Beast Wars Transformers Toy List b. What are the Botcon Exclusives? c. Beast Wars around the world d. Tracking down older Beast Wars Transformers Toys e. Replacing lost pieces 3. The Television Show a. What is the Beast Wars Transformers Television show about? b. What ties (if any) does this series have to the original Transformers series? c. Season One and Two episode lists & brief synopsis d. Why didn't the bat Optimus Primal and crocodille Megatron appear in the show? e. Will there be a Season Four? 4. Comic Books a. The two pack exclusive Comic Book b. The Botcon 1997 exclusive Comic Book 5. The Beast Wars Transformers Games a. The Beast Wars Transformers video game b. The Beast Wars Transformers card game 6. In Defense of Beast Wars Transformers ________________________________________________________________________ 1. What are Beast Wars Transformers? The following is the brief summary on the back of Beast Wars packaging: BioGenetic engineering has allowed the Transformers to create a perfect cybernetic fusion between ferocious animals and mechanical Transformers' technology. The result: Heroic Maximals vs. Evil Predacons! Robot Warriors disguised as wild animals in an explosive fight to the finish! The Beast Wars have begun...collect them all! The Beast Wars Transformers are the 1995-? line of Transformers toys. The focus of this war is now the heroic Maximals versus the evil Predacons. All the Transformers have now become a fusion of both mechanical and organic technology. They all turn into animals, reptiles, insects and vehicles of various types. The two allegiances now have different symbols than their predecessors as well. This relaunch of the Transformers line includes a great line of toys, a CGI television show and other merchandise tie ins. The "origins" of the Beast Wars differs slightly between the toy line and the television show. This will be expanded upon later in this FAQ. 2. The Toy Line When the Beast Wars Transformers were first released, they surprised most people with their intricate design, complex transformations, play value and more. The sales for year one justified a second year, sales from year two justified another and more product has been made and even more is being designed! With an ever growing universe, Beast Wars Transformers has catapulted Transformers back into the spotlight of the toy collecting world. a. Beast Wars Transformers Toy List: Beast Wars Transformers 1995 - 1996 Regular Size Deluxe Size Mega Size Ultra Size Armordillo (M) Buzz Saw (P) Inferno (P) Megatron (P) Iguanus (P) Blackarachnia (P) Polar Claw (M) Optimus Primal (M) Insecticon (P) Cheetor (M) Scorponok (P) Megatron (P) Dinobot (M) Onyx Primal (P)* Rhinox (M) Optimus Primal (M) Tarantulas (P) Rattrap (M) Tigatron (M) Razorbeast (M) Waspinator (P) Snapper (P) Wolfang (M) Terrorsaur (P) McDonalds Beast Wars Transformers Happy Meal Toys (1996) Beetle (P) Manta Ray (P) Panther (M) Rhino (M) Under 3 Toy** M - Maximal P - Predacon *- Botcon 1996 exclusive. Two versions of Onyx Primal were released. One regular one in a box adorned with box art of the character. Another was a "dealer" V.I.P. exclusive with a stamp on the back and a black and silver box. The toy was a black and white repaint of the Optimus Primal bat toy. **-No name was given to this toy. It was a lion head that folded open to reveal a black and red robot that looked very much like Optimus Primal. Beast Wars Transformers 1996-1997 Regular Size Deluxe Size Mega Size Ultra Size Airazor (M) Bonecrusher (M) B'Boom (M) Magnaboss (M)** Claw Jaw (M) Cybershark (M) Transquito (P) Ironhide Drill Bit (P) Grimlock (M) Prowl Fractyl (P)* Jetstorm (P) Silverbolt Lazorbeak (P) K-9 (M) Packrat (M)* Manterror (P) Tripredacus (P)** Powerpinch (P) Retrax (M) Cicadacon Razorclaw (P) Ramhorn Snarl (M) Sea Clamp Spittor (P) Japanese Beast wars Transformers Exclusives 1996-1997 Name Description Armordillo with Volcano Playset (M) The same Armordillo released in the United States with a playset which was a volcano which could shoot red balls up into the air, an air cannon and a small "jail" cell for regular sized Beast Wars Transformers figures. Conbat (M) versus Megaligator (P) Repaints of the first year bat Optimus Primal and crocodile Megatron (respectively). Optimus Primal was repainted red, white and blue and Megatron was repainted purple, silver and black. Packaged on a card with a CD-ROM which had scenes from the TV show and a "coloring" program. Model kits/Mini toys Several small decoy like toys and model kits packaged with candy were released in Japan. Among the characters featured in these candy sets were: Optimus Primal, Megatron, Cheetor, Dinobot, Rattrap, Waspinator and Tarantulas M - Maximal P - Predacon * Botcon 1997 exclusive figures. Both packaged in a large box in a two pack which included an exclusive comic book. Packrat is a repainted Rattrap done in a metallic blue and white. Fractyl is a repaint of Terrorsaur, bearing a metallic green, white and gold color scheme. **These were characters released in 3 packs. Each member of the team could combine to form the larger giant. The individual members of the teams were not sold separately. Beast Wars Transformers 1997-1998 With continued success and wonderful sales, the line forges on this year with fantastic new types of Beast Wars toys: Fuzors and Transmetals. Fuzors are Beast Warriors with a beast mode consisting of the DNA of two creatures "fused" into one (hence the name). Transmetals are characters who have been hit by a "quantum energy wave" that mutated their bodies giving them metallic beast modes and organically enhanced robot modes. Along with a strong presence in the American and European market, the Japanese market has released Beast Wars 2, a line of toys consisting largely of repaints, but also including a couple new molds as well. Regular Size Deluxe Size Mega Size Ultra Size Air Hammer (M)F Airazor (M) TM Optimus Primal (M) TM Depth Charge (M) TM Airazor (M)* Cheetor (M) TM Megatron (P) TM Rampage (P) TM Bantor (M) F Injector (P) F Scavenger (P) TM Buzz Claw (P) F Rattrap (M) TM Noctorro (M) F Rhinox (M) TM Quickstrike (P) F Silverbolt (M) F Razorclaw (P)* Tarantulas (P) F Terragator (P) F Terrorsaur (P) TM Other Name Description Iguanus Easter present The first year Beast Wars Transformers toy Iguanus was re-released and packaged with an Easter Candle in Greece. This item reportedly sold extremely well. Optimal Optimus (M) TM Optimal Optimus is Kenner's entrance into a higher price point for Beast Wars Transformers toys. Larger than an Ultra Beast Wars toy with four transforms, Optimal Optimus promises to be a great toy. Its forms are: robot, gorilla, amored car and jet fighter. It also features include light up eyes and blast off armor! Beast Wars Transformers McDonalds Toys 1998 Blackarachnia (P) TM Dinobot (M) TM Scorponok (P) TM Beast Wars II (a.k.a. Beast Wars the Second) & Japanese Exclusives 1998 Name Description Apache (C) A re-release of the American Beast Wars Transformers B'Boom. Autocrasher (D) A repaint and re-release of the American Generation 2 Autoroller Roadblock. Autojetter (D) A repaint of a never before released Autoroller jet. Autolauncher (D) A repaint of a never before released Autoroller armored ground vehicle. Autostinger (D) A repaint and re-release of the American Generation 2 Autoroller Dirtbag Big Mos (C) A repaint and re-release of Transquito. Bighorn (C) A slightly repainted version of the American Beast Wars Transformers Bonecrusher. Dirge (D) A repaint and re-release of the American Machine Wars Transformers Skywarp/Thundercracker toy. Dirgegun (D) A retooling and repainting of the original Waspinator toy. This character was the new form of Dirge. Drill Nuts (C) A re-release (and possible repaint) of Drill Bit. Diver (C) with Niagara base A repainted American release Spittor in green and white. The Niagara base is a small base with cannons and one can run water through it like a mini fountain. Galvatron (D) A new mold. Galvatron transforms into a drill tank, robot and mechanical dragon. This toy was repainted in gold for a special promotion. Gigastorm (D) A repaint and slight retooling of the Generation One Trypticon toy. The only part from the original set included was the small car that attaches to his chest. All radar dishes, buildings, central cannon etc. were not included with this release. Still motorized however. God Neptune (D) A repaint and re-release of five of the original Generation One Seacons toys. The original Decepticon Nautilator was excluded from this set, as were individual weapons for each of the team members (except for the leader's sword).
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