Transformers News - Beast Wars

Australian DVD News - Beast Wars and Takara Series Complete DVD Collection Box Art Revealed

Sol Fury — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:50:43

Australian DVD Retail Chain EzyDVD has updated their site with box art for the upcoming Australian complete collection DVD box set releases. First up is the Beast Wars Complete Collection, which reuses artwork from the IDW Beast Wars: The Gathering comics. Second is the Japanese "Transformers Takara" Complete Collection set. This set, which covers the three Japan-only series Transformers The Headmaster, Chojin Masterforce and Victory recycles the box art from the previous UK releases of the three series. Last is the 1986 Animated Movie Blu Ray Edition, which uses the classic "Hot Rod holding the Matrix aloft while Unicron lingers menacingly in the atmosphere above" artwork. All three sets are currently up for preorder at EzyDVD, with a tentative release date of June 24th.

Lucky Draw Beast Convoy

XJunky — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:16:19

TFW member ultraconvoy has provided images of the very first Lucky Draw from Beast Wars: Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal). There are only 10 of these in existence! Take a look at all the images by clicking on the thumbnail.

New Robot Heroes Revealed: Tigatron vs Inferno, Ricochet vs Predaking

Super_Megatron — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:37:32

Thanks to Allsparker KidTDragon for this scan from Diamond previews magazine revealing the first look at Tigatron vs Inferno and Ricochet vs Predak 2-packs. Also included are images of Snarl vs Sharkticon, Cheetor vs Tankor, Perceptor vs Hardshell, Optimus Prime vs Megatron and Prowl vs Laserbeak. Click the thumbnail for a better look.

Beast Wars Optimal Optimus Unpainted Black Prototype on Ebay

Sol Fury — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:22:11

Here is something that you do not see every day - 2005 Boards member SashaShame has listed an auction for a Prototype Hardcopy Black Optimal Optimus, from Beast Wars. This item, one of only two that can be confirmed to exist, is an "unpainted injection-molded hardcopy test shot prototype", a piece that originally came from the collection of one of Hasbro and Takara's designers. Be sure to click on the link above to check out the auction and a chance to own a rare piece of Transformers history.

Unreleased Image of Fun Publications' Dawn of Future's Past Megatron Profile Pictures

Tim Formas — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:54:15

Fun Publications have released an image that was done for their Transformers Timelines Issue 1 "Dawn of Future's Past" comic but ultimately never used. The image features profile images of the pre-Beast Wars Megatron in his regular robot mode, Cybertronian vehicle mode, and the empty exosuit that was featured in the comic. The lines were done by Marcelo Matere, with colors by Nick Roche. Click on the image to the left for the full-sized art work.

TFW2005 Interview with Garry Chalk the Voice of Optimus Primal

Super_Megatron — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:21:33

Garry Chalk is best known to Transformers fans as the voice of Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines as well as Optimus Prime in Transformers Armada, Energon and Cybertron. TFW2005 content contributor aksmth recently had a chance to interview Mr. Chalk. You can check out the interview here: TFW2005 Interviews Transformers Voice Actor Garry Chalk! Enjoy!

Pre Beast Wars Cryotek Bio now online at Transformers Collectors Club

Sol Fury — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:11:18

The Transformers Collector's Club has updated with an exclusive More than Meets the Eye styled bio for the Predacon Criminal Overlord Cryotek, who featured in the "Theft of the Golden Disk" CG movie. Visit the Transformers Collector's Club to find out more about this intriguing villain. Please note, you need to be an active member of the Collector's Club to access this content, click here to visit the club homepage and find out more about how to join.

Beast Wars Prequel Theft of the Golden Disk Has Been Released

Deefuzz — Wed, 9 Jan 2008 13:26:56

The Official Transformers Collector's Club has updated with embedded YouTube videos for the Beast Wars prequel, Theft of the Golden Disk. Head on over to the Transformers Club website to see both parts of the movie by clicking on the following link: Fun Publications - Theft of the Golden Disk

Theft of the Golden Disk Beast Wars Prequel Trailer on You Tube

Super_Megatron — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:58:34

The never-before told tale of the Theft of the Golden Disk from Transformers: Beast Wars made its debut at Botcon 2007. Soon, the 15-minute episode featuring David Kaye (Megatron) will be available for members at www.transformersclub.com. The trailer for the animated prequel to Beast Wars is now available on YouTube.

Transformers Beast Wars Neo Lucky Draw Gold Big Convoy Toy

REDLINE — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:02:00

TF@TM has managed to land the extremely rare Big Convoy gold Lucky Draw figure, and has taken a really nice gallery of this awesome find. To gaze on the first ever pictures of this rare treat, click on the link: TF@TM. To discuss this topic, click on the "read-on" link below.

Incredibly Rare Green Ramulus on Ebay

Kickback — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:18:33

Every generation of Transformers has that hard-to-find, super-rare piece. Generation 1 has the packaging variants for the Targetmasters and test-market giftsets, Generation 2 had the unreleased G2 Stunticons and Protectobots, so it's only fitting that Beast Wars has one of its own - Green Ramulus. The figure was itself was created all the way to the testing phase, with only four known figures existing. Now you can have a chance to own a rare piece of the Beast Wars collection. Check out the auction by clicking here!

Beast Wars Profile Books Preview Image

Sol Fury — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:06:27

Chris Ryall has posted a preview image from the upcoming Beast Wars Profile Books on the IDW Forum. The preview shows the profile for the Predacon Bazooka, a character from the Japanese series Beast Wars Neo, and it appears to stay very true to his original bio while reconciling him with the established US Beast Wars continuity.

Transformers Club's "Razor's Edge" Story Now Online!

Drew Eiden — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:21:21

The long-awaited story from Transformers guru Ben Yee (with an assist from Pete Sinclair) is available on The Official Transformers Collector's Club website available for members only. It features the tale of the Club Exclusive Airrazor in her very own story and features all-new art by Jake Isenberg and Thomas Deer. Ben Yee is working with Simon Furman on the upcoming IDW Beast Wars profiles books and was a consultant on the Beast Wars show!

Beast Wars 2007 - Rhinox in Package Images + Image of BoldFang

Deefuzz — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:02:19

Thanks to our own firstpredacon for giving us the latest update from Fan-to-Fan which is in regards to the Beast Wars 2007 line. We now are shown the first images of Boldfang which is the Predacon version of Wolfang. Also in the update is the first images of Rhinox in package, which has been reported as released. To see these images and discuss this topic click here.

Thanks to 2005 Boards Member firstpredacon for the news.

Two more Japanese Beast Wars Reissues - Gimlet and Motorarm

Sol Fury — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:29:16

TF @ TM is reporting that the next two releases in Takara's Beast Wars reissue series will be Gimlet and Motorarm, better known in the US as Sea Clamp and Ramhorn. They are due for release in August. Click on the discuss button above or click here to talk about this story.

Thanks to Transformers @ The Moon for the news.