Blackarachnia (BW)/toys - Revision history

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: As the one who split out the toys onto a separate page years ago, I am reversing my decision now because the toys section is not that long.

2025-12-16T12:41:27Z

As the one who split out the toys onto a separate page years ago, I am reversing my decision now because the toys section is not that long.

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MahXyme: /* Masterpiece */

2025-08-25T20:28:34Z

Masterpiece

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	:*''Accessories:'' Smiling face, screaming face, visor, visor cable, "Poison Anchor", Anchor missile, Anchor missile with cord, base, arm, spider web, robot mode spider web adapter, spider mode spider web adapter		:*''Accessories:'' Smiling face, screaming face, visor, visor cable, "Poison Anchor", Anchor missile, Anchor missile with cord, base, arm, spider web, robot mode spider web adapter, spider mode spider web adapter
	{{toydesigner\|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}


	: First shown in grayscale prototype form at Winter [[Wonder Festival]] 2019, this ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' Blackwidow is an animation-accurate mold depicting her original, pre-Transmetal beast form. She transforms into a show-accurate black widow spider and features multiple accessories, including her trademark anchor missile launcher (which converts into a panel for the rear of her spider mode), a missile for the projectile and an alternate version with a cord, 2 faces for robot mode, a visor and cable, a giant energon spider web and adapters to attach her in both modes. Blackwidow's engineering means that she lacks any major traces of unwanted kibble, and for the pleasure of display owners is incredibly posable. She is also one of the smaller ''Masterpiece'' figures, and is smaller than her fellow ''Beast Wars'' castmates.		: First shown in grayscale prototype form at Winter [[Wonder Festival]] 2019, this ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' Blackwidow is an animation-accurate mold depicting her original, pre-Transmetal beast form. She transforms into a show-accurate black widow spider and features multiple accessories, including her trademark anchor missile launcher (which converts into a panel for the rear of her spider mode), a missile for the projectile and an alternate version with a cord, 2 faces for robot mode, a visor and cable, a giant energon spider web and adapters to attach her in both modes. Blackwidow's engineering means that she lacks any major traces of unwanted kibble, and for the pleasure of display owners is incredibly posable. She is also one of the smaller ''Masterpiece'' figures, and is smaller than her fellow ''Beast Wars'' castmates.

MahXyme: /* Masterpiece */

2025-08-25T20:28:21Z

Masterpiece

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	:*''Release date'': [[November 23]], 2019		:*''Release date'': [[November 23]], 2019
	:*''Accessories:'' Smiling face, screaming face, visor, visor cable, "Poison Anchor", Anchor missile, Anchor missile with cord, base, arm, spider web, robot mode spider web adapter, spider mode spider web adapter		:*''Accessories:'' Smiling face, screaming face, visor, visor cable, "Poison Anchor", Anchor missile, Anchor missile with cord, base, arm, spider web, robot mode spider web adapter, spider mode spider web adapter
			{{toydesigner\|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}


	: First shown in grayscale prototype form at Winter [[Wonder Festival]] 2019, this ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' Blackwidow is an animation-accurate mold depicting her original, pre-Transmetal beast form. She transforms into a show-accurate black widow spider and features multiple accessories, including her trademark anchor missile launcher (which converts into a panel for the rear of her spider mode), a missile for the projectile and an alternate version with a cord, 2 faces for robot mode, a visor and cable, a giant energon spider web and adapters to attach her in both modes. Blackwidow's engineering means that she lacks any major traces of unwanted kibble, and for the pleasure of display owners is incredibly posable. She is also one of the smaller ''Masterpiece'' figures, and is smaller than her fellow ''Beast Wars'' castmates.		: First shown in grayscale prototype form at Winter [[Wonder Festival]] 2019, this ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' Blackwidow is an animation-accurate mold depicting her original, pre-Transmetal beast form. She transforms into a show-accurate black widow spider and features multiple accessories, including her trademark anchor missile launcher (which converts into a panel for the rear of her spider mode), a missile for the projectile and an alternate version with a cord, 2 faces for robot mode, a visor and cable, a giant energon spider web and adapters to attach her in both modes. Blackwidow's engineering means that she lacks any major traces of unwanted kibble, and for the pleasure of display owners is incredibly posable. She is also one of the smaller ''Masterpiece'' figures, and is smaller than her fellow ''Beast Wars'' castmates.

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Beast Wars */ Yet more BW credits!

2025-03-08T22:15:56Z

Beast Wars: Yet more BW credits!

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	:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-48'''		:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-48'''
	:*''Accessories'': Mandible grapnel-line		:*''Accessories'': Mandible grapnel-line
	{{toydesigner\|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept ~~art~~)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Doug Hart]] (packaging artist)}}

	: The second of two [[Transmetal 2]] Megas released in ''Beast Wars'', this version of Blackarachnia transforms into a large, monstrous bio-mechanical spider. Her thorax features a [[Insignia\|faction symbol]]-switching gimmick activated by [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Notes\|rotating her spark crystal around]]. In robot mode, her beast-mode mandibles separate to form a [[Retractable string gimmick\|grappling hook with retractable string]], plus she has a spring-loaded spin-kick action feature that rotates her entire lower body around. She also has a half-assed "defense mode", bringing the chromed abdomen bits down to cover her chest.		: The second of two [[Transmetal 2]] Megas released in ''Beast Wars'', this version of Blackarachnia transforms into a large, monstrous bio-mechanical spider. Her thorax features a [[Insignia\|faction symbol]]-switching gimmick activated by [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Notes\|rotating her spark crystal around]]. In robot mode, her beast-mode mandibles separate to form a [[Retractable string gimmick\|grappling hook with retractable string]], plus she has a spring-loaded spin-kick action feature that rotates her entire lower body around. She also has a half-assed "defense mode", bringing the chromed abdomen bits down to cover her chest.

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Beast Wars */ More BW credits!

2025-03-08T22:06:17Z

Beast Wars: More BW credits!

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	:*''Takara release date'': November ?? [[1997]]		:*''Takara release date'': November ?? [[1997]]
	:*''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles		:*''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles
	{{toydesigner\|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Doug Hart]] (packaging artist)}}

	: Part of the third wave of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, Blackarachnia is a [[redeco]] of the [[Tarantulas (BW)#Toys\|Tarantulas]] mold, transforming into a rather generic-looking organic spider. She features a removable spring-loaded launcher hidden in her beast mode abdomen, which can be "held" in her claws by plugging it into holes in her forearms. This launcher nominally fires the grappling hook/"poison-tipped missile" attached to Blackarachnia's abdomen by a string, but it can also fire her front four beast mode legs, designed to be removed and used as ammunition. Like all first-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, the robot mode head has both a "robot" face and a [[mutant head\|"mutant" face]]; and as a redeco she used the same helmet flipping gimmick of Tarantulas. Blackarachnia has always been depicted in fiction using the "robot" one (or a rough approximation thereof).		: Part of the third wave of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, Blackarachnia is a [[redeco]] of the [[Tarantulas (BW)#Toys\|Tarantulas]] mold, transforming into a rather generic-looking organic spider. She features a removable spring-loaded launcher hidden in her beast mode abdomen, which can be "held" in her claws by plugging it into holes in her forearms. This launcher nominally fires the grappling hook/"poison-tipped missile" attached to Blackarachnia's abdomen by a string, but it can also fire her front four beast mode legs, designed to be removed and used as ammunition. Like all first-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, the robot mode head has both a "robot" face and a [[mutant head\|"mutant" face]]; and as a redeco she used the same helmet flipping gimmick of Tarantulas. Blackarachnia has always been depicted in fiction using the "robot" one (or a rough approximation thereof).

M Sipher: /* Kre-O */

2025-02-19T20:45:33Z

Kre-O

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	===''Kre-O''===		===''Kre-O''===
	[[File:KreO-~~Toy~~ Blackarachnia.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]		[[File:KreO-toy Blackarachnia.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|She's got half the number of legs, so she knows how to lose them.]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Decepticon Blackarachnia''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Decepticon Blackarachnia''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])}}</ul>
	:*''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''		:*''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
	:*''Accessories'': Logo brick~~, scoped pistol~~		:*''Accessories'': Logo brick

	: Part of the sixth assortment of [[blindpacking\|blind-bagged]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Blackarachnia is a [[Kreon]] mini-figure that can be rebuilt into a (four-legged) black widow spider. She sports [[Ironhide (Kre-O)\|Ironhide]]'s helmet.		: Part of the sixth assortment of [[blindpacking\|blind-bagged]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Blackarachnia is a [[Kreon]] mini-figure that can be rebuilt into a (four-legged) black widow spider. She sports [[Ironhide (Kre-O)\|Ironhide]]'s helmet.
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	:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia, and Hasbro Asia's markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.		:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia, and Hasbro Asia's markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.
	{{--}}		{{-}}

	===''Legends''===		===''Legends''===

Smasher at 09:47, 5 February 2025

2025-02-05T09:47:53Z

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	: Included in the set alongside Blackarachnia is [[Nemesis Primal#Toys\|Nemesis Primal]], [[Fangry (G1)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee\|Fangry]] with [[Brisko#Buzzworthy Bumblebee\|Brisko]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#WorldsCollide\|Bumblebee]]. Outwardly branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' on the packaging, the instructions erroneously label the set as part of ''[[Studio Series]]'', under the 2007 ''[[Transformers (film)\|Transformers]]'' movie, instead.		: Included in the set alongside Blackarachnia is [[Nemesis Primal#Toys\|Nemesis Primal]], [[Fangry (G1)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee\|Fangry]] with [[Brisko#Buzzworthy Bumblebee\|Brisko]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#WorldsCollide\|Bumblebee]]. Outwardly branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' on the packaging, the instructions erroneously label the set as part of ''[[Studio Series]]'', under the 2007 ''[[Transformers (film)\|Transformers]]'' movie, instead.

	: The set was found in a Walmart in the U.S.<ref>''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Worlds Collide found at Walmart by [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/buzzworthy-worlds-collide-set-found-at-walmart-but-not-in-system-more-pics/46101/ Seibertron.com]</ref> prior to an official reveal from Hasbro, possibly due to a shipment error. As with other ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toys, ~~it is~~ exclusive to [[Target]] in the U.S.		: As with other ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toys, this set was exclusive to [[Target]] in the U.S.
	{{--}}		{{--}}

Nightsqueak at 08:03, 5 February 2025

2025-02-05T08:03:55Z

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	:*''McNumber'': '''6'''		:*''McNumber'': '''6'''

	: As one of ''~~ten~~'' toys in the fourth Transformers [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal promotion, Blackarachnia is a super-simplified version of her retail toy, with a coloration closer to the [[Mainframe Entertainment\|Mainframe]] CG model, though more shockingly pink rather than maroon. This toy is designed for the younger set, with softer plastic and no removable parts.		: As one of ''nine'' toys in the fourth Transformers [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal promotion, Blackarachnia is a super-simplified version of her retail toy, with a coloration closer to the [[Mainframe Entertainment\|Mainframe]] CG model, though more shockingly pink rather than maroon. This toy is designed for the younger set, with softer plastic and no removable parts.

	: She is the only [[Beast Era]] character to get two McDonald's Happy Meal toys.		: She is the only [[Beast Era]] character to get two McDonald's Happy Meal toys.

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Binaltech */ Binaltech credits!

2024-10-28T21:21:28Z

Binaltech: Binaltech credits!

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	:*''ID number'': '''BT-16'''		:*''ID number'': '''BT-16'''
	:*''Accessories'': Engine-rifle, roof-shield		:*''Accessories'': Engine-rifle, roof-shield
			{{toydesigner\|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

	: In 2005, the sculpt used for ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' [[Decepticharge#Toys\|Decepticharge]] was presented as an upcoming release for the Japanese ''Binaltech'' line. Takara decided to give the toy an entirely new deco, as the Hasbro toy's deco didn't appeal to their ideal of "real-life accuracy". In robot mode, the toy was given a color scheme based on Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia, with the toy's name being changed to "Blackwidow", Takara's name for the character. Though a [[bio]] and story chapter were written to accommodate it into the ''Binaltech'' fiction, and photoshopped images released through an online retailer revealed the intended color scheme, Takara ultimately decided to cancel the toy altogether, as they were fearing that another redeco (in addition to the then upcoming ''Binaltech Asterisk'' toys) would be too repetitive. Plans to release this toy as part of a different line were never picked up again. A prototype of Blackwidow was later featured in an exhibit at Transformers Expo in 2014.<ref name="tfexpo1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-masterpiece-star-saber-in-color-and-more-180923/ "TF Expo Pics - Masterpiece Star Saber In Color and More!"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="tfexpo2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-part-2-g1-prototypes-movie-props-and-more-masterpiece-180925/ "TF Expo Pics Part 2 - G1 Prototypes, Movie Props, and More Masterpiece!"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="tfexpo3">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-part-4-prototypes-and-figure-displays-from-diaclone-g1-g2-beast-wars-180933/ "TF Expo Pics Part 4 - Prototypes and Figure Displays from Diaclone, G1, G2, Beast Wars"] at TFW2005.</ref>		: In 2005, the sculpt used for ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' [[Decepticharge#Toys\|Decepticharge]] was presented as an upcoming release for the Japanese ''Binaltech'' line. Takara decided to give the toy an entirely new deco, as the Hasbro toy's deco didn't appeal to their ideal of "real-life accuracy". In robot mode, the toy was given a color scheme based on Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia, with the toy's name being changed to "Blackwidow", Takara's name for the character. Though a [[bio]] and story chapter were written to accommodate it into the ''Binaltech'' fiction, and photoshopped images released through an online retailer revealed the intended color scheme, Takara ultimately decided to cancel the toy altogether, as they were fearing that another redeco (in addition to the then upcoming ''Binaltech Asterisk'' toys) would be too repetitive. Plans to release this toy as part of a different line were never picked up again. A prototype of Blackwidow was later featured in an exhibit at Transformers Expo in 2014.<ref name="tfexpo1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-masterpiece-star-saber-in-color-and-more-180923/ "TF Expo Pics - Masterpiece Star Saber In Color and More!"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="tfexpo2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-part-2-g1-prototypes-movie-props-and-more-masterpiece-180925/ "TF Expo Pics Part 2 - G1 Prototypes, Movie Props, and More Masterpiece!"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="tfexpo3">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-part-4-prototypes-and-figure-displays-from-diaclone-g1-g2-beast-wars-180933/ "TF Expo Pics Part 4 - Prototypes and Figure Displays from Diaclone, G1, G2, Beast Wars"] at TFW2005.</ref>

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Beast Wars */ More TM2 credits!

2024-10-27T03:14:15Z

Beast Wars: More TM2 credits!

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	:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-48'''		:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-48'''
	:*''Accessories'': Mandible grapnel-line		:*''Accessories'': Mandible grapnel-line
	{{toydesigner\|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept art)}}

	: The second of two [[Transmetal 2]] Megas released in ''Beast Wars'', this version of Blackarachnia transforms into a large, monstrous bio-mechanical spider. Her thorax features a [[Insignia\|faction symbol]]-switching gimmick activated by [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Notes\|rotating her spark crystal around]]. In robot mode, her beast-mode mandibles separate to form a [[Retractable string gimmick\|grappling hook with retractable string]], plus she has a spring-loaded spin-kick action feature that rotates her entire lower body around. She also has a half-assed "defense mode", bringing the chromed abdomen bits down to cover her chest.		: The second of two [[Transmetal 2]] Megas released in ''Beast Wars'', this version of Blackarachnia transforms into a large, monstrous bio-mechanical spider. Her thorax features a [[Insignia\|faction symbol]]-switching gimmick activated by [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Notes\|rotating her spark crystal around]]. In robot mode, her beast-mode mandibles separate to form a [[Retractable string gimmick\|grappling hook with retractable string]], plus she has a spring-loaded spin-kick action feature that rotates her entire lower body around. She also has a half-assed "defense mode", bringing the chromed abdomen bits down to cover her chest.