New Galleries: Takara Beast Wars D-4 Tarantulas and D-8 Blackarachnia

Looking at this vintage figure just makes me realize how much justice the new takara version has done for this character. I never realized she was just a repaint of tarulantas in the beast wars toy line. We are very fortunate to now be getting fembots with actual female bodies instead of repainted male bodies posing as females.

Rated X wrote:Looking at this vintage figure just makes me realize how much justice the new takara version has done for this character. I never realized she was just a repaint of tarulantas in the beast wars toy line. We are very fortunate to now be getting fembots with actual female bodies instead of repainted male bodies posing as females.

However, it's because that she (and Tigatron) was a redeco that the cartoon was able to use her (and Tigatron) due to the limitations of CGI at the time. Had she and Tigatron been their own molds, Mainframe likely would have avoided using them and instead gone with two other redeco characters.

After all, Tigatron was originally going to be Wolfang, but since Tigatron's toy was a redeco of Cheetor, they chose Tigatron instead since it was far more feasible and economical to make a modified version of Cheetor's CGI model for Tigatron than to make a whole new model for Wolfang. The same would probably have applied for Blackarachnia as well since they took Tarantulas's CGI model and made it more, erm, "feminine" for her, instead of making a whole new model.

As for Blackarachnia's newer Legends toy, it is quite nice in its attempts to be show-accurate, yes, but due to it being a mold originally designed for a different version of the character, it contains much more inaccuracies to the BW cartoon model when compared to the original toy (which is understandable since the cartoon model was based on the original toy), and its unfortunately misassembled torso (which every Legends BA figure has) doesn't do it any favors either.

william-james88 wrote:Here is something special regarding variants in the Beast Era.

For Takara's version of Tarantulus and Blackarachnia, there were variants that are noticeably different from the Hasbro versions. The key to knowing if the boxed toy is the variant or not is the green sticker on the front of the package. If it has the white and red sticker, it's the same as the Hasbro version. The green sticker versions are intended to be the more screen accurate versions, though that will be for you to judge when you will see the galleries.

Here is a breakdown of the differences between these variants and the regular Takara/Hasbro release:

Takara Blackarachnia's spider mode is very similar to her Hasbro version. The paint on her claws and chest is gold colored instead of a brownish/bronze color. The trigger button that was green on the Hasbro version is green on the Takara version. In robot mode, the differences stand out more. Takara's eyes and face plate uses the same gold color as her claws and chest, whereas the Hasbro version oddly uses white which isn't used anywhere else on that version. In addition, the green plastic is replaced with a grey plastic.

Takara's Tarantulas has less noticeable changes from the Hasbro version. It uses a grey plastic with a hint of brown or beige instead of the regular grey plastic on the Hasbro version. The green plastic is an almost olive green on the Hasbro version and the Takara version uses a more traditional brighter green. The eye visor on the Takara version uses a goldish colored paint instead of the black paint on the Hasbro version.


Beast Wars Blackarachnia










Beast Wars Tarans

Blackarchnia was one of the few original Japanese Beast Wars that only had one version.

She, Tigatron, Buzzsaw, Shadowpanther, Rhinox, and Wolfang didn't have a USA version and a Japanese version from Takara. Just the normal Takara ones. So the USA color Blackarachnia (along with the others I listed) didn't get a release from Takara like with the 2 versions of Tarantulas, Waspinator, Dinobot, Scorponok, Optimus Primal, and Cheetor.

Rhinox did have two versions though, one tan and one brown (both different than the USA version).

It's funny that even with these deluxes Hasbro and Takara were still gang molding parts as the parts that changed color on Tarantulas carried over to Waspinator and the same was true with Blackarachnia and Buzzsaw.

Randy

Powered Convoy wrote:Blackarchnia was one of the few original Japanese Beast Wars that only had one version.

She, Tigatron, Buzzsaw, Shadowpanther, Rhinox, and Wolfang didn't have a USA version and a Japanese version from Takara. Just the normal Takara ones. So the USA color Blackarachnia (along with the others I listed) didn't get a release from Takara like with the 2 versions of Tarantulas, Waspinator, Dinobot, Scorponok, Optimus Primal, and Cheetor.

Rhinox did have two versions though, one tan and one brown (both different than the USA version).

It's funny that even with these deluxes Hasbro and Takara were still gang molding parts as the parts that changed color on Tarantulas carried over to Waspinator and the same was true with Blackarachnia and Buzzsaw.

Randy

What's different on Scorponok and Optimus Primal? I was under the understanding that they were the same even with the green stickers, aside from the various special editions of Optimus Primal such as the gray version.

Seibertron wrote:

Powered Convoy wrote:Blackarchnia was one of the few original Japanese Beast Wars that only had one version.

She, Tigatron, Buzzsaw, Shadowpanther, Rhinox, and Wolfang didn't have a USA version and a Japanese version from Takara. Just the normal Takara ones. So the USA color Blackarachnia (along with the others I listed) didn't get a release from Takara like with the 2 versions of Tarantulas, Waspinator, Dinobot, Scorponok, Optimus Primal, and Cheetor.

Rhinox did have two versions though, one tan and one brown (both different than the USA version).

It's funny that even with these deluxes Hasbro and Takara were still gang molding parts as the parts that changed color on Tarantulas carried over to Waspinator and the same was true with Blackarachnia and Buzzsaw.

Randy

What's different on Scorponok and Optimus Primal? I was under the understanding that they were the same even with the green stickers, aside from the various special editions of Optimus Primal such as the gray version.

I think the special gray version of Primal is the Takara redeco that he's referring to.

As for Scorponok, Takara's second run version had the first run version's black plastic changed to charcoal gray, and the red parts were changed to a lighter, near orange shade.

Sabrblade wrote:As for Scorponok, Takara's second run version had the first run version's black plastic changed to charcoal gray, and the red parts were changed to a lighter, near orange shade.

Well, guess I'll find out in the next week! Just ordered the green sticker Scorponok from Mandarake.

http://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/deta ... 8&ref=list

I'm not so sure that the green sticker is the determining factor between the first run Takara figures that are identical to the Hasbro versions and the second run Takara figures that were redecoed to be a little more show-accurate.

I say this for two reasons. First, after translating what the sticker says, it doesn't advertise the toys themselves, but the cartoon. The sticker basically says that the show is "The World's first!! 100% computer-generated transforming robot TV series animation!!" rather than referring to the toys' new decos.

And secondly, there's this pic of the Japanese "Brutal Showdown" two-pack containing Dinobot and Waspeeter (Waspinator), which has a green sticker on the box but the Dinobot figure included is definitely the Hasbro-colored first run pink w/ black stripes version instead of the more show-accurate second run peach w/ brown stripes version.


What's more is that some of the toys had white and pink stickers instead of green ones, but which said the same thing as the green ones (and an additional notion that the toys came with Character Cards):

Green sticker variants only apply to single packs, not to the versus packs, which unfortunately adds to the confusion about these.

Seibertron wrote:Green sticker variants only apply to single packs, not to the versus packs, which unfortunately adds to the confusion about these.

FYI ... I own all of the variants except I didn't know that both takara versions of rhinox was different as well so I bought the first release of him yesterday as well. Scorponok was the only one I haven't been able to get confirmation on.

Looking forward to proof on that scorponok.

The only place I've seen in hand pics of the Takara second run Scorpos figure is on TFU.info, but the differences with the Hasbro-colored version seem to be so subtle that I can barely tell the difference from those pics.

That or the pics aren't in a good enough quality/lighting to really bring out the differences.

Sabrblade wrote:The only place I've seen in hand pics of the Takara second run Scorpos figure is on TFU.info, but the differences with the Hasbro-colored version seem to be so subtle that I can barely tell the difference from those pics.

That or the pics aren't in a good enough quality/lighting to really bring out the differences.

Where do you see the pics of the Takara variant on tfu.info? Nevermind ... saw them on the page, just overlooked them because they look the same.

Seibertron wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:The only place I've seen in hand pics of the Takara second run Scorpos figure is on TFU.info, but the differences with the Hasbro-colored version seem to be so subtle that I can barely tell the difference from those pics.

That or the pics aren't in a good enough quality/lighting to really bring out the differences.

Where do you see the pics of the Takara variant on tfu.info? Nevermind ... saw them on the page, just overlooked them because they look the same.

Upon further inspection with my gallery of Scorponok in comparison to the pics that they have posted on tfu.info, it seems like they might have the pictures mixed up for the Japanese variant with the regular Hasbro version. Scorponok's claws are a bluish gray translucent plastic but they're showing the gray plastic for the Hasbro version. Guess I'll get to find out soon!

Yeah, these two look quite different in colour, especially on the head:

I have both Scorponoks. The 2nd version is a grayish purple color instead of black. I don't recall there being any difference in the reds though.

Scorponok is near impossible to tell which is which in the packaging as the colors are pretty similar.

I still have my Scorponok, but the Japanese one's tail broke.

Randy

Powered Convoy wrote:I have both Scorponoks. The 2nd version is a grayish purple color instead of black. I don't recall there being any difference in the reds though.

Scorponok is near impossible to tell which is which in the packaging as the colors are pretty similar.

I still have my Scorponok, but the Japanese one's tail broke.

Randy

Any chance you can show us what they look like side-by-side? I just got the Japanese one with the green sticker. It's different but more like "factory run" different. The US one is a dark black and the Japanese one that I just got today is a lighter black. It's possible the translucent plastic used for the legs is a different shade as well but it's very subtle if it is different at all. The red plastic all seems the same.

Powered Convoy wrote:I have both Scorponoks. The 2nd version is a grayish purple color instead of black. I don't recall there being any difference in the reds though.

Scorponok is near impossible to tell which is which in the packaging as the colors are pretty similar.

I still have my Scorponok, but the Japanese one's tail broke.

Randy

I'm glad you said that about the grayish purple color. Upon closer inspection with the more white lights that I use for my gallery setup, the Takara Scorponok that I recently purchased is indeed a different color! I swear the translucent plastic used for his legs and claws are also a more bluish color but I can only tell when I hold them in front of the light, but it could have more to do with different factory runs or just how translucent the plastic is. Or it could be my imagination. Either way, the "black" plastic is definitely a different color which you can see in the pictures below!

Is your new scorponok also with the green sticker? Because if so, that grey colour continues the tradition of green stickers being a "better" attempt at screen accuracy.

william-james88 wrote:Is your new scorponok also with the green sticker? Because if so, that grey colour continues the tradition of green stickers being a "better" attempt at screen accuracy.

It's a green sticker version. The green stickers are, for the most part, the "better" attempts which only applies to single packed versions of the toys. The only ones I'm aware of that this applies to are Cheetor, Dinobot, Rhinox (though both Takara versions are different from the Hasbro version and from each other), Tarantulas, Blackarachnia (both Takara versions are the same, but is different from Hasbro), and Scorponok. Not sure about Waspinator and Buzzsaw yet. To the best of my knowledge, Ultra Class Megatron and Optimus Primal are the same (with the exceptions of all of the different versions of Beast Convoy/Optimus Primal).

Seibertron wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Is your new scorponok also with the green sticker? Because if so, that grey colour continues the tradition of green stickers being a "better" attempt at screen accuracy.

It's a green sticker version. The green stickers are, for the most part, the "better" attempts which only applies to single packed versions of the toys. The only ones I'm aware of that this applies to are Cheetor, Dinobot, Rhinox (though both Takara versions are different from the Hasbro version and from each other), Tarantulas, Blackarachnia (both Takara versions are the same, but is different from Hasbro), and Scorponok. Not sure about Waspinator and Buzzsaw yet. To the best of my knowledge, Ultra Class Megatron and Optimus Primal are the same (with the exceptions of all of the different versions of Beast Convoy/Optimus Primal).

Can you guys tell I'm getting ready for Seibertron.com's celebration of Beast Wars 20th anniversary???

Seibertron wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Is your new scorponok also with the green sticker? Because if so, that grey colour continues the tradition of green stickers being a "better" attempt at screen accuracy.

It's a green sticker version. The green stickers are, for the most part, the "better" attempts which only applies to single packed versions of the toys. The only ones I'm aware of that this applies to are Cheetor, Dinobot, Rhinox (though both Takara versions are different from the Hasbro version and from each other), Tarantulas, Blackarachnia (both Takara versions are the same, but is different from Hasbro), and Scorponok. Not sure about Waspinator and Buzzsaw yet. To the best of my knowledge, Ultra Class Megatron and Optimus Primal are the same (with the exceptions of all of the different versions of Beast Convoy/Optimus Primal).

Can you guys tell I'm getting ready for Seibertron.com's celebration of Beast Wars 20th anniversary???

Yeah, it's looking to be pretty great, I'm really excited, it's already shaping up better than hasbro's 'attempt'

Got this guy too







C-1 Special Convoy Gray Type!!!

Seibertron wrote:Got this guy too



C-1 Special Convoy Gray Type!!!

You spoil us

Beast Wars Tuesdays begins here! Every Tuesday, we'll be focusing our camera lens on a new set of galleries featuring vintage Transformers action figures from the Beast Wars era. Check back next Tuesday to see our next set of Beast Wars related galleries.

Now onto today's topic of discussion: Seibertron is proud to bring to you galleries of Beast Wars II X-4 Magnaboss with Lio Junior, Santon and Skywarp! This version of the figure is a repaint of its Hasbro counterpart Magnaboss, which featured Ironhide, Silverbolt and Prowl as the 3 components. In this case, Santon, Skywarp and Lio Junior are repainted from their Hasbro members as the elephant, eagle and lion, respectively. Beast Wars II Magnaboss was sold by Takara back in 1998 and featured some extra paint details, among which were very badly needed robot mode head details outlined. Check out this mighty 3-member combiner down below and experience one of the most complex figures of the Beast era and let us know what you think of this Big Boss in the comments section down below. And as always stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers News and Galleries!

Beast Wars II Magnaboss (124 images) - Ultra Beasts














Beast Wars II Lio Junior (114 images) - Basic Beasts








Beast Wars II Santon (114 images) - Deluxe Beasts








Beast Wars II Skywarp (133 images) - Basic Beasts

Digging the facepaint

Why does it seem no one can pose Magnaboss' horns like they're supposed to be.

The way they are in this picture are incorrect. I'm not sure what the instructions say but you can very much pose them as they are in the show, sticking out of the side of the head like this:


EDIT: Looking at the full gallery there's even a picture of the box with it showing the right way to put them.

I can't wait to get to the episodes where these guys show up in the cartoon.

My Magnaboss met a terrible GPS fate (like so many).

Does Takara's version suffer from GPS/BPS like the Hasbro one does?

Man, do I wish Hasbro would do a BW reissue line. I went to pull my TM2 Cheetor out of storage last weekend. Grabbed him out of the box and all the vac-metal transferred from his body to my hand. I was so sad I just put him back in the box.

UltraPrimal wrote:Does Takara's version suffer from GPS/BPS like the Hasbro one does?

Yes. Skywarp is able to suffer the same tailfin GPS as Silverbolt.

UltraPrimal wrote:Does Takara's version suffer from GPS/BPS like the Hasbro one does?

What's BPS? I've heard of Gold Plastic Syndrome but not this other kind.

Decepticon Stryker wrote:

UltraPrimal wrote:Does Takara's version suffer from GPS/BPS like the Hasbro one does?

What's BPS? I've heard of Gold Plastic Syndrome but not this other kind.

It's a nickname for what Hasbro's Transmetal Megatron suffers from: "Brown Plastic Syndrome". It's essentially the the same thing as GPS, only that the fundamental plastic involved is brown instead of gold.

Sabrblade wrote:

Decepticon Stryker wrote:

UltraPrimal wrote:Does Takara's version suffer from GPS/BPS like the Hasbro one does?

What's BPS? I've heard of Gold Plastic Syndrome but not this other kind.

It's a nickname for what Hasbro's Transmetal Megatron suffers from: "Brown Plastic Syndrome". It's essentially the the same thing as GPS, only that the fundamental plastic involved is brown instead of gold.

Ah, thanks. I figured it was something like that.

Wow, just look at all the details! Not just the painted ones, either, there's all these wrinkles and cables and veins and spikes and stuff. Simply marvelous to behold!

UltraPrimal wrote:Man, do I wish Hasbro would do a BW reissue line.

Same here. They release so much every year, would be nice to throw us BW fans the occasional bone. I mean damn, surely there must be AT LEAST as many people that'd want a non-breaking Transmetal Megatron as there are that wanted a G2 Stunticons set.

Railbomb wrote:Why does it seem no one can pose Magnaboss' horns like they're supposed to be.

The way they are in this picture are incorrect. I'm not sure what the instructions say but you can very much pose them as they are in the show, sticking out of the side of the head like this:


EDIT: Looking at the full gallery there's even a picture of the box with it showing the right way to put them.

Apparently I used to back in the day! The Hasbro Magnaboss gallery has the horns more or less properly transformed, with a few creative liberties, so I must have been aware of something. It's just been a while since I had transformed these guys, though I swear Takara's Magnaboss instructions show the horns positioned like I had them in the gallery, but I haven't had a chance to confirm yet since your post. I know each version of Magnaboss had their own unique instructions with different "artwork" for the various steps. I'll check it out in a little bit. I'm about to head down to start working on galleries before I hit the sack.

Noideaforaname wrote:Same here. They release so much every year, would be nice to throw us BW fans the occasional bone. I mean damn, surely there must be AT LEAST as many people that'd want a non-breaking Transmetal Megatron as there are that wanted a G2 Stunticons set.

They do, we bought Armada Predacon

Just looked at Takara Magnaboss' instructions. I'll be damned. I have no idea why I've been transforming his horns the way I do other than it just seems more natural than having them stick straight up. All of the instructions and artwork I just looked over show it the "correct" way so I'm unsure where I ever got the idea to wrap them around his head like I usually do (and did in his gallery).

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Noideaforaname wrote:Same here. They release so much every year, would be nice to throw us BW fans the occasional bone. I mean damn, surely there must be AT LEAST as many people that'd want a non-breaking Transmetal Megatron as there are that wanted a G2 Stunticons set.

They do, we bought Armada Predacon

To be fair, Takara did a non-show accurate Transmetal Megatron that doesn't have the problem of the Hasbro version. Hopefully one day some of those figures will be reissued. I could really go for a non-GPS Grimlock!

Just so all of you know, Beast Wars Tuesdays is going to go strong for a while. I think I've photographed about 2 dozen Beast Wars toys that aren't up on the site yet. Here's a list of what I've photographed so far plus there will be a few additional surprises that will happen along the way.

• Beast Machines Tankor
• Beast Machines Jetstorm
• Beast Machines Thrust
• Beast Machines Sonic Attack Jet Drone (unfinished)
• Beast Machines Tank Drone
• Beast Machines Motorcycle Drone
• Beast Wars C-1 Special Convoy Gray Type
• Beast Wars C-5 Rattrap
• Beast Wars C-7 Rhinox
• Beast Wars D-3 Waspinator
• Beast Wars Drill Bit (unfinished)
• Beast Wars Powerpinch
• Beast Wars Transmetals 2 Optimus Minor (unfinished)
• Beast Wars Transmetals 2 Prowl II (Black)
• Beast Wars Transmetals 2 Prowl II (White)
• Beast Wars Transmetals 2 Scourge
• Beast Wars VS-7 Rhinox (different than regular retail version which is also different from Hasbro version)
• Beast Wars II X-3 Tripledacus (with DJ, Gimlet, and Motorarm)
• Beast Wars II Drillnuts
• Beast Wars II Scissor Boy
• Beast Wars Special Lio Junior (Black)
• Beast Wars Special Lio Junior (White)
• Beast Wars Metals Rattle Special Version
• Beast Wars Telemocha TM-12 Gimlet
• Beast Wars Telemocha TM-12 Motorarm

In addition, I'm also working on galleries of the following "Beast Wars" related toys that might be separate from the "Beast Wars Tuesdays" galleries (all are being finished currently):

• Transformers Legends LG-01 Rattrap
• Transformers Legends LG-02 Optimus Primal (who is currently featured in the header on the homepage)
• Transformers Legends LG-03 Tankor
• Transformers Legends LG-EX Rattrap
• Transformers Legends LG-EX Rhinox
• Transformers Legends LG-EX Waspinator

You will see these galleries as well in the upcoming days/weeks just to fill out the Transformers Legends series:

• Transformers Legends LG-04 Roadbuster
• Transformers Legends LG-05 Whirl
• Transformers Legends LG-19 Springer

I'm sure I've got a bunch of surprises up my sleeves but just wanted to give all of you an idea of what I've already photographed so that you know Beast Wars Tuesdays will continue for a while into the future. I hope all of you enjoy the love I've put into these galleries.

before anyone says anything ... I just caught the error where the spotlight image said "Santon, Lio Junior and Santon" instead of "Santon, Lio Junior and Skywarp". Image has been fixed but you might need to force a refresh in your browser to show the fix.

Magnaboss is a beauty and I love it. I want to congratulate whoever came up with the name. It is an awesome name

I much prefer the Takara face paint colorway over Hasbro. I should dig mine out and see which one i have.
I've been meaning to dig Magnaboss and Magmatron out for a while now.
Thanx for the reminder.

I just took a little looksie at Skywarp's gallery...


Transformers Beast Wars II Skywarp Gallery

Ouch...

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I just took a little looksie at Skywarp's gallery...


Transformers Beast Wars II Skywarp Gallery

Ouch...

Fortunately I had a spare Silverbolt hanging around with unbroken wings. I was able to swap the wing out, which appears to be identical in color, by simply (and carefully) knocking out a pin from the regular brown plastic (note: BROWN plastic, not the gold plastic), swapped the wings and was good to go ... until I was taking apart Magnaboss and the "peg" on the other side of the wing that connects to Lio Junior shattered a piece off. It is still functional but missing part of the peg. Ugh.

Even though I know my Beast Wars Silverbolt (from Magnaboss) is made of Gold Plastic, I've never had a problem with him. He transforms just fine, parts move just fine. I'm sure if I dropped him, he shatter, but as long as I'm careful with him he seems good to go.

I bought another $30 mini-collection of about a dozen figures off eBay that had a broken Silverbolt but with perfect wings. I'll do a wing swap again so that Skywarp is perfect once more (until next time I transform him) and I'll sell off the rest of the figures I got from that collection which had a few complete figures in it surprisingly for that price.

Seibertron wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I just took a little looksie at Skywarp's gallery...


Transformers Beast Wars II Skywarp Gallery

Ouch...

Fortunately I had a spare Silverbolt hanging around with unbroken wings. I was able to swap the wing out, which appears to be identical in color, by simply (and carefully) knocking out a pin from the regular brown plastic (note: BROWN plastic, not the gold plastic), swapped the wings and was good to go ... until I was taking apart Magnaboss and the "peg" on the other side of the wing that connects to Lio Junior shattered a piece off. It is still functional but missing part of the peg. Ugh.

Even though I know my Beast Wars Silverbolt (from Magnaboss) is made of Gold Plastic, I've never had a problem with him. He transforms just fine, parts move just fine. I'm sure if I dropped him, he shatter, but as long as I'm careful with him he seems good to go.

I bought another $30 mini-collection of about a dozen figures off eBay that had a broken Silverbolt but with perfect wings. I'll do a wing swap again so that Skywarp is perfect once more (until next time I transform him) and I'll sell off the rest of the figures I got from that collection which had a few complete figures in it surprisingly for that price.

Y'know, with all the cases of GPS in the early ages I'm surprised that it hasn't been added to any shows. I know some books have mentioned it, but never any shows.

Decepticon Stryker wrote:Y'know, with all the cases of GPS in the early ages I'm surprised that it hasn't been added to any shows. I know some books have mentioned it, but never any shows.

"Buy this toy now, even if he'll crumble to dust within a few years!"

Got to admit, that would be truthful advertising, a rarity nowadays.

A new week, another Beast Wars Tuesday! Every Tuesday, we'll be focusing our camera lens on a new set of galleries featuring vintage Transformers action figures from the Beast Wars era. Check back next Tuesday to see our next set of Beast Wars related galleries.

This week, we move swiftly into the Transmetal 2 concept and sub-line of figures, with two asymmetrically bio-cybernetic sort of animal kingdom creatures: Prowl and Scourge! Prowl, with his owl alt-mode, is shown in both the original white version as well as the later black redeco that were available in 1999. Scourge, the nightmarish locust with a paint scheme worthy of G2, and more spikes than a Bayformer is also available for your viewing pleasure.

Check out the galleries by clicking on any of the images below!

Beast Wars Scourge (128 images) - Transmetal 2










Beast Wars Prowl (144 images) - Transmetal 2










Beast Wars Prowl (136 images) - Transmetal 2

Beast Wars Tuesdays are back yet again! See Dr Va'al's post above for all the details!

Had Scourge and hated him, so I got rid of him...However, these pictures make me regret that I ever did that because he looks pretty awesome here.

jogunwarrior wrote:Had Scourge and hated him, so I got rid of him...However, these pictures make me regret that I ever did that because he looks pretty awesome here.

He was oddly one of my favorites that came out of the Beast Wars. I imagine the name had something to do with it and the fact that you can pose him with wings "ala G1 Scourge", so I just pretended that he was G1 Scourge in a new body. He's not, but that's how I rationalized the name re-use on an unrelated character (which was still a relatively new concept at the time). His odd legs were a new concept for Transformers at the time, which I really liked. It's a concept that has been revisited on other Transformers later down the line (in particular movie Transformers such as Starscream).

Couple things to note about his gallery ... his painted is cracked and there are a few missing chips of paint (which is a common problem with many Transmetals), but it was still in fairly good condition. I applied a layer or two of clear coat to the paint to preserve what remains. I haven't done that yet to Prowl but will probably do that later today before he gets put away back in storage for however long he needs to be there. While photographing him, I forgot that he could hold his missiles like a sword, so those pictures are at the tail end of the gallery.

My white version of Beast Wars Prowl (also known as Prowl II), appears to have suffered from some minor yellowing. I had a couple other ones in my store but there were in similar condition so I left mine as is. It doesn't look bad, but that's why he might appear darker than he should (though some of that was the lighting that I had trouble with on these guys because of the chrome reflecting the light).

Glad to add these guys to the galleries at long last. Can't wait to do the next set for the next Beast Wars Tuesday! It's a lot of fun pulling out these old figures that aren't relevant to anything else that's going on and that haven't been out of storage in at least 15 years.

PrOWL! Me likey Prowl. the owl look suits him