Re: Unleash the Beast Wars! The Beast Wars Toys Appreciation Thread
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:05 pm
It does help that he was originally released as an anniversary figure.
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Sabrblade wrote:It does help that he was originally released as an anniversary figure.
Another fun little "never before seen" update. Concepts for Beast Wars series 2? Series 3? Packaging from way back in the day. Some of these are pretty wild. These are scans of the concept proof cards we use to have, but have all been long since sold minus a couple. What is your favorite design?
As you may have heard, our partner Night Shining is closing up shop at the end of the year. With only 10 days left in 2023, we thought we’d take a look at some of the other TF inspired exclusives they had planned/proposed.
First up. The Action Force BotCon exclusive Wasp Raider. This was the FIRST new BotCon exclusive in nearly 5 years when BC Productions acquired the BotCon trademark. Produced by Night Shining, the thought was to actually do THREE BW homages.
Wasp Raider (Inspired by Waspinator)
Aracknid (working name) - a Blackarachnia inspired toy
Scale Face (working name) - a Dinobot inspired toy.
Despite Wasp Raider being one of Action Forces most popular releases, and doing extremely well for Night Shining having sold out completely, for whatever reason Valaverse decided just to keep all their releases in house. A shame for sure. But it’s always good to see the BotCon brand expanded out in to other fandoms, at retail, and in homages such a Gridman. So for that, we can say we are happy that this item got released and is out there for BotCon fans to enjoy!
Overcracker wrote:Pretty cool.
Interesting that Inferno, did not yet have a named, Instead labeled as Fire Ant.
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Overcracker wrote:Pretty cool.
Interesting that Inferno, did not yet have a named, Instead labeled as Fire Ant.
A formidable foe against Shark, Falcon or Tiger, I'm sure!
I love how the initial toyline offered up such a different roster to the show.