Bonga - Revision history

BerylRoll at 10:28, 26 December 2025

2025-12-26T10:28:55Z

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	:''Bonga is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Bonga is a [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[File:BF-art BongaTFCard.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Ro-Man V2.]]		[[File:BF-art BongaTFCard.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Ro-Man V2.]]

TitaniumToughGuy at 16:07, 28 July 2025

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	[[File:BF-toy Bonga white.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BF-toy Bonga white.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Bonga''' (~~Gahsapon~~ Beastformer, 1987)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Bonga''' (Gashapon Beastformer, 1987)}}</ul>
	:*''ID number'': '''13'''		:*''ID number'': '''13'''
	:*''Accessories'': Weapon		:*''Accessories'': Weapon

M Sipher: /* Transformers: Beastformers */

2024-10-18T00:58:10Z

Transformers: Beastformers

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	: He ''usually'' comes with a bronze blade-weapon marked with the same ID number as on his back. However, ''Beastformers'' is notorious for toys coming with someone else's weapon; it's unclear if this was just poor QC or intentional.		: He ''usually'' comes with a bronze blade-weapon marked with the same ID number as on his back. However, ''Beastformers'' is notorious for toys coming with someone else's weapon; it's unclear if this was just poor QC or intentional.

	: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure primarily came in red armor, but late-run releases gave him the Takara orange armor. It's uncertain if the red-armor version was ever released in the Takara line, though red-armor Bongas did appear in several ~~Taakra~~ promotional photos (alongside lots of figures that were never released in the ''Transformers'' part of the line).		: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure primarily came in black plastic with painted-red armor, but late-run releases gave him the Takara orange-plastic armor with black-painted fur. It's uncertain if the red-armor version was ever released in the Takara line, though red-armor Bongas did appear in several Takara promotional photos (alongside lots of figures that were never released in the ''Transformers'' part of the line).

	: He was re-released in the second series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The first-series release comes in a generic red-grid "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a red-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. In series 2 he came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. As he shipped in the "C Pack" case, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].		: He was re-released in the second series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The first-series release comes in a generic red-grid "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a red-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. In series 2 he came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. As he shipped in the "C Pack" case, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-08-21T05:57:10Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Transformers: Beastformers===		===Transformers: Beastformers===
	*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1987)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1987)}}</ul>
	**''ID number'': '''13'''		:*''ID number'': '''13'''
	**''Pack'': '''B, C'''		:*''Pack'': '''B, C'''
	**''Accessories'': Blade-weapon (usually)		:*''Accessories'': Blade-weapon (usually)

	: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' toys, Bonga is an anthropomorphic gorilla in orange robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' toys, Bonga is an anthropomorphic gorilla in orange robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.
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	: He was re-released in the second series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The first-series release comes in a generic red-grid "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a red-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. In series 2 he came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. As he shipped in the "C Pack" case, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].		: He was re-released in the second series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The first-series release comes in a generic red-grid "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a red-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. In series 2 he came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. As he shipped in the "C Pack" case, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].
			{{-}}

	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1988)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1988)}}</ul>
	**''ID number'': '''13'''		:*''ID number'': '''13'''
	**''Accessories:'' "Bonga Saber" MVP Weapon (usually)		:*''Accessories:'' "Bonga Saber" MVP Weapon (usually)

	: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Bonga was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Bonga Saber". Speaking of the weapon, once again there was also a chance he could come with the weapon from one of the other Beastformers in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.		: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Bonga was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Bonga Saber". Speaking of the weapon, once again there was also a chance he could come with the weapon from one of the other Beastformers in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.
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	[[File:BF-toy Bonga white.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BF-toy Bonga white.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	*'''Bonga''' (Gahsapon Beastformer, 1987)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Bonga''' (Gahsapon Beastformer, 1987)}}</ul>
	**''ID number'': '''13'''		:*''ID number'': '''13'''
	**''Accessories'': Weapon		:*''Accessories'': Weapon

	: Many of the first-series Beastformers were also sold in [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule machines, Bonga included. This version is identical to the regularly-released boxed version, including the randomized rubsign, except the gashapons appear to have randomized weapons (or just crummy quality control).		: Many of the first-series Beastformers were also sold in [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule machines, Bonga included. This version is identical to the regularly-released boxed version, including the randomized rubsign, except the gashapons appear to have randomized weapons (or just crummy quality control).

	: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Bonga; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.		: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Bonga; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.
			{{-}}

	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==

Fritz: /* Transformers: Beastformers */

2023-02-10T20:02:37Z

Transformers: Beastformers

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	: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure primarily came in red armor, but late-run releases gave him the Takara orange armor. It's uncertain if the red-armor version was ever released in the Takara line, though red-armor Bongas did appear in several Taakra promotional photos (alongside lots of figures that were never released in the ''Transformers'' part of the line).		: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure primarily came in red armor, but late-run releases gave him the Takara orange armor. It's uncertain if the red-armor version was ever released in the Takara line, though red-armor Bongas did appear in several Taakra promotional photos (alongside lots of figures that were never released in the ''Transformers'' part of the line).

	: He was re-released in the second series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The first-series release comes in a generic red-grid "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a red-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. In series 2 he came in a green-grid generic "~~Cybetron~~ Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. As he shipped in the "C Pack" case, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].		: He was re-released in the second series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The first-series release comes in a generic red-grid "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a red-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. In series 2 he came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. As he shipped in the "C Pack" case, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].

	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2022-07-04T09:45:21Z

Toys

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	**''ID number'': '''13'''		**''ID number'': '''13'''
	**''Pack'': '''B, C'''		**''Pack'': '''B, C'''
	**''Accessories'': Blade-weapon		**''Accessories'': Blade-weapon (usually)

	: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Bonga is an anthropomorphic gorilla in orange robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' toys, Bonga is an anthropomorphic gorilla in orange robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.

			: He ''usually'' comes with a bronze blade-weapon marked with the same ID number as on his back. However, ''Beastformers'' is notorious for toys coming with someone else's weapon; it's unclear if this was just poor QC or intentional.

	: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure primarily came in red armor, but late-run releases gave him the Takara orange armor. It's uncertain if the red-armor version was ever released in the Takara line, though red-armor Bongas did appear in several Taakra promotional photos (alongside lots of figures that were never released in the ''Transformers'' part of the line).		: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure primarily came in red armor, but late-run releases gave him the Takara orange armor. It's uncertain if the red-armor version was ever released in the Takara line, though red-armor Bongas did appear in several Taakra promotional photos (alongside lots of figures that were never released in the ''Transformers'' part of the line).
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	*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1988)
	**''ID number'': '''13'''		**''ID number'': '''13'''
	**''Accessories:'' "Bonga Saber" MVP Weapon		**''Accessories:'' "Bonga Saber" MVP Weapon (usually)

	: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Bonga was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Bonga Saber".		: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Bonga was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Bonga Saber". Speaking of the weapon, once again there was also a chance he could come with the weapon from one of the other Beastformers in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.

	: He was sold in the second assortment of individually-packed Beastformers, with a peg-hole in the top flap, and a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it. This series did not have any kind of "rare card" random pack-in promotion.		: He was sold in the second assortment of individually-packed Beastformers, with a peg-hole in the top flap, and a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it. This series did not have any kind of "rare card" random pack-in promotion.
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	{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}
			[[File:BF-toy Bonga white.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	*'''Bonga''' (Gahsapon Beastformer, 1987)		*'''Bonga''' (Gahsapon Beastformer, 1987)
	**''ID number'': '''13'''		**''ID number'': '''13'''

Saix at 14:23, 15 November 2021

2021-11-15T14:23:49Z

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	[[File:BF-art BongaTFCard.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Ro-Man V2.]]		[[File:BF-art BongaTFCard.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Ro-Man V2.]]

	Easily one of the best bare-knuckle fighters on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]], '''Bonga''' (ボンガ) can level a building with just punches. And with a proper charge, his Bonga ~~Saber~~ (ボンガサーベル ''Bonga Sāberu'') [[MVP Weapon]] can disassemble objects at the molecular level, absorbing them and allowing Bonga to re-assemble them into new weapons. Truly, he is a fearsome beast on the battlefield, having served as the commander of [[White Leo]]'s ground attack forces during the rebellion.		Easily one of the best bare-knuckle fighters on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]], '''Bonga''' (ボンガ) can level a building with just punches. And with a proper charge, his Bonga Sabel (ボンガサーベル ''Bonga Sāberu'') [[MVP Weapon]] can disassemble objects at the molecular level, absorbing them and allowing Bonga to re-assemble them into new weapons. Truly, he is a fearsome beast on the battlefield, having served as the commander of [[White Leo]]'s ground attack forces during the rebellion.

	Outside of combat, however, he's a gigantic softie. Kind, warm, gentle, honest and straightforward, he's especially protective of children of any species, be they Beastformer, [[human]], or otherwise. As the King of his homeland [[Uorī\|Halas]], he focuses his energies on welfare policies, making sure his people have everything they need. He's so kind-hearted, he's become good friends with [[Black Turtle]], who fought on the opposite side of the rebellion, and now serves as Bonga's subordinate Emperor. Bonga is the only person on planet Beast who can calm the tortoise's violent rages.		Outside of combat, however, he's a gigantic softie. Kind, warm, gentle, honest and straightforward, he's especially protective of children of any species, be they Beastformer, [[human]], or otherwise. As the King of his homeland [[Uorī\|Halas]], he focuses his energies on welfare policies, making sure his people have everything they need. He's so kind-hearted, he's become good friends with [[Black Turtle]], who fought on the opposite side of the rebellion, and now serves as Bonga's subordinate Emperor. Bonga is the only person on planet Beast who can calm the tortoise's violent rages.

	In fact, he's such a softie that he can occasionally get very skittish and be spooked at very inopportune moments. It doesn't help that he's actually afraid of small insects.		In fact, he's such a softie that he can occasionally get very skittish and be spooked at very inopportune moments. It doesn't help that he's actually afraid of small insects.

	~~{{TOC}}~~

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	Bonga was among the many Beastformers squabbling on their home planet when [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] arrived to fetch the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s. {{storylink\|Welcome to the Jungle}}		Bonga was among the many Beastformers squabbling on their home planet when [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] arrived to fetch the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s. {{storylink\|Welcome to the Jungle}}

	~~{{-}}~~
	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Transformers: Beastformers===		===Transformers: Beastformers===
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	: He was re-released in the second series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The first-series release comes in a generic red-grid "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a red-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. In series 2 he came in a green-grid generic "Cybetron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. As he shipped in the "C Pack" case, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].		: He was re-released in the second series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The first-series release comes in a generic red-grid "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a red-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. In series 2 he came in a green-grid generic "Cybetron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. As he shipped in the "C Pack" case, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].

	~~{{-}}~~
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1988)
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	: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Bonga; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.		: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Bonga; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.

	~~{{-}}~~
	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===Meiji candy toys===		===Meiji candy toys===
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	: While line-art of an SD Bonga figure is featured on the cardback, there is no evidence a toy like this was ever released.		: While line-art of an SD Bonga figure is featured on the cardback, there is no evidence a toy like this was ever released.

	~~{{-}}~~
	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Bonga's 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Gori" (ゴリ), obviously based on "gorilla".		* Bonga's 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Gori" (ゴリ), obviously based on "gorilla".

M Sipher at 00:35, 15 November 2021

2021-11-15T00:35:59Z

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	Bonga was among the many Beastformers squabbling on their home planet when [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] arrived to fetch the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s. {{storylink\|Welcome to the Jungle}}		Bonga was among the many Beastformers squabbling on their home planet when [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] arrived to fetch the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s. {{storylink\|Welcome to the Jungle}}

			{{-}}
	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Transformers: Beastformers===		===Transformers: Beastformers===
	*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1987)		*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1987)
	**''~~Beast~~ ID number'': '''13'''		**''ID number'': '''13'''
			**''Pack'': '''B, C'''
	**''Accessories'': Blade-weapon		**''Accessories'': Blade-weapon

	: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Bonga is an anthropomorphic gorilla in orange robotic armor. The [[rubsign]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Bonga is an anthropomorphic gorilla in orange robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.

	: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure primarily came in red armor, but late-run releases gave him the Takara orange armor. It's uncertain if the red-armor version was ever released in the Takara line.

	: He was re-released in the second series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The Series 1 release comes in a generic red-grid "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a red-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. Series 2 came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. In the green-box releases, depending on the "Pack" he came in, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" or "[[Bewitching Serpent Seal]]".

	~~{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}~~
	*'''Bonga''' (Gahsapon Beastformer, 1987)
	**''Beast ID number'': '''13'''
	**''Accessories'': Blade-weapon

	: ~~Many of the first-series Beastformers were also sold in~~ [[~~gacha\|gashapon~~]] ~~capsule machines~~, ~~Bonga included~~. ~~This version is identical to~~ the ~~regularly~~-released ~~boxed version, including~~ the ~~randomized rubsign~~, ~~except the gashapons~~ appear ~~to have randomized weapons~~ (~~or just crummy quality control~~).		: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure primarily came in red armor, but late-run releases gave him the Takara orange armor. It's uncertain if the red-armor version was ever released in the Takara line, though red-armor Bongas did appear in several Taakra promotional photos (alongside lots of figures that were never released in the ''Transformers'' part of the line).

	: ~~There is also~~ a ~~rare all~~-~~white/cream version~~ of ~~Bonga; these~~ rare ~~versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply~~ [[~~photodegradation\|yellowed~~]] with ~~age~~. ~~These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on~~ the ~~secondary market~~.		: He was re-released in the second series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The first-series release comes in a generic red-grid "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a red-grid bio card with a painted character image on the front, though there was a random chance of his card being replaced by the rare "[[Holography Mirror]]" card. In series 2 he came in a green-grid generic "Cybetron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. As he shipped in the "C Pack" case, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].

	{{-}}		{{-}}
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1988)
	**''~~Beast~~ ID number'': '''13'''		**''ID number'': '''13'''
	**''Accessories:'' "Bonga Saber" MVP Weapon		**''Accessories:'' "Bonga Saber" MVP Weapon

	: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Bonga was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Bonga Saber".		: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Bonga was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Bonga Saber".

	: He was sold in ~~two similar-but-different styles~~ of ~~boxes. One wholly~~-~~generic version~~, sold in large display boxes like the ''Transformers'' releases, advertised the chance for the included bio card to instead be a rare holofoil card of [[White Leo]] with a "Burstsun" rubsign in a baggie taped to the back, so you could apply it to the Beastformer of your choice. The more common version has a slightly different box with a peg-hole in the top flap, and ~~has~~ a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it.		: He was sold in the second assortment of individually-packed Beastformers, with a peg-hole in the top flap, and a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it. This series did not have any kind of "rare card" random pack-in promotion.

	: Late in the run, the "mood ring" styled rubsigns were replaced with new rubsigns that revealed full-color Fire/Wood/Water images on black backdrops. (These rubsign variants also happened at the same time in the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' version of the line.)		: Late in the run, the "mood ring" styled rubsigns were replaced with new rubsigns that revealed full-color Fire/Wood/Water images on black backdrops. (These rubsign variants also happened at the same time in the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' version of the line.)

			{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}
			*'''Bonga''' (Gahsapon Beastformer, 1987)
			**''ID number'': '''13'''
			**''Accessories'': Weapon

			: Many of the first-series Beastformers were also sold in [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule machines, Bonga included. This version is identical to the regularly-released boxed version, including the randomized rubsign, except the gashapons appear to have randomized weapons (or just crummy quality control).

			: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Bonga; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.

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	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
			===Meiji candy toys===
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	* '''Ramune Beastformers Battle Card''' (1988)		* '''Ramune Beastformers Battle Card''' (1988)

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	Easily one of the best bare-knuckle fighters on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]], '''Bonga''' (ボンガ) can level a building with just punches. And with a proper charge, his Bonga Saber (ボンガサーベル ''Bonga Sāberu'') [[MVP Weapon]] can disassemble objects at the molecular level, absorbing them and allowing Bonga to re-assemble them into new weapons. Truly, he is a fearsome beast on the battlefield, having served as the commander of [[White Leo]]'s ground attack forces during the rebellion.		Easily one of the best bare-knuckle fighters on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]], '''Bonga''' (ボンガ) can level a building with just punches. And with a proper charge, his Bonga Saber (ボンガサーベル ''Bonga Sāberu'') [[MVP Weapon]] can disassemble objects at the molecular level, absorbing them and allowing Bonga to re-assemble them into new weapons. Truly, he is a fearsome beast on the battlefield, having served as the commander of [[White Leo]]'s ground attack forces during the rebellion.

	Outside of combat, however, he's a gigantic softie. Kind, warm, gentle, honest and straightforward, he's especially protective of children of any species, be they Beastformer, [[human]], or otherwise. As the King of his homeland [[Uorī\|Halas]], he focuses his energies on welfare policies, making sure his people have everything they need. He's so kind-hearted, he's ~~even becomes~~ good friends with [[Black Turtle]], who fought on the opposite side of the rebellion, and now serves as Bonga's subordinate Emperor.		Outside of combat, however, he's a gigantic softie. Kind, warm, gentle, honest and straightforward, he's especially protective of children of any species, be they Beastformer, [[human]], or otherwise. As the King of his homeland [[Uorī\|Halas]], he focuses his energies on welfare policies, making sure his people have everything they need. He's so kind-hearted, he's become good friends with [[Black Turtle]], who fought on the opposite side of the rebellion, and now serves as Bonga's subordinate Emperor. Bonga is the only person on planet Beast who can calm the tortoise's violent rages.

	In fact, he's such a softie that he can occasionally get very skittish and be spooked at very inopportune moments. It doesn't help that he's actually afraid of small insects.		In fact, he's such a softie that he can occasionally get very skittish and be spooked at very inopportune moments. It doesn't help that he's actually afraid of small insects.

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	:''Bonga is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Bonga is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
			[[File:BF-art BongaTFCard.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Ro-Man V2.]]

			Easily one of the best bare-knuckle fighters on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]], '''Bonga''' (ボンガ) can level a building with just punches. And with a proper charge, his Bonga Saber (ボンガサーベル ''Bonga Sāberu'') [[MVP Weapon]] can disassemble objects at the molecular level, absorbing them and allowing Bonga to re-assemble them into new weapons. Truly, he is a fearsome beast on the battlefield, having served as the commander of [[White Leo]]'s ground attack forces during the rebellion.

			Outside of combat, however, he's a gigantic softie. Kind, warm, gentle, honest and straightforward, he's especially protective of children of any species, be they Beastformer, [[human]], or otherwise. As the King of his homeland [[Uorī\|Halas]], he focuses his energies on welfare policies, making sure his people have everything they need. He's so kind-hearted, he's even becomes good friends with [[Black Turtle]], who fought on the opposite side of the rebellion, and now serves as Bonga's subordinate Emperor.

	~~[[File:BF-art BongaTFCard~~.~~jpg\|thumb\|upright=1~~.~~67\|Ro-Man V2.]]~~		In fact, he's such a softie that he can occasionally get very skittish and be spooked at very inopportune moments. It doesn't help that he's actually afraid of small insects.

	'''Bonga''' (ボンガ), also known as '''Gori''' (ゴリ), is one of the many Beastformers who joined [[White Leo]]'s resistance forces as [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]]'s [[Decepticon]]s began to conquer the formerly-peaceful planet [[Beast (planet)\|Beast]] with their army of cold-blooded insurgents. He's free spirited, good with children and easily startled. He holds the rank of King of [[Halas]] over his best friend, Emperor [[Black Turtle]], and rules his land with a focus on welfare policy. Bonga's role in the [[Autobot]]-allied Beastformer forces is a land attack commander and he specializes in hand-to-hand combat and use of the Bonga Sabel, a weapon that can separate objects into their component molecules and absorb them. Once the battle is done, he can reassemble the collected molecules into a new weapon.		{{TOC}}

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	: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Bonga; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.		: There is also a rare all-white/cream version of Bonga; these rare versions can vary in how white they actually are, and it's uncertain if that's how they started or if some have simply [[photodegradation\|yellowed]] with age. These white versions tend to be ''very'' expensive on the secondary market.

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	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Bonga''' (Beastformer, 1988)
	**''Beast ID number'': '''13'''		**''Beast ID number'': '''13'''
	**''Accessories:'' "Bonga ~~Sabel~~" MVP Weapon		**''Accessories:'' "Bonga Saber" MVP Weapon

	: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Bonga was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Bonga ~~Sabel~~" ~~(ボンガサーベル ''Bonga Sāberu'')~~.		: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Bonga was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Bonga Saber".

	: He was sold in two similar-but-different styles of boxes. One wholly-generic version, sold in large display boxes like the ''Transformers'' releases, advertised the chance for the included bio card to instead be a rare holofoil card of [[White Leo]] with a "Burstsun" rubsign in a baggie taped to the back, so you could apply it to the Beastformer of your choice. The more common version has a slightly different box with a peg-hole in the top flap, and has a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it.		: He was sold in two similar-but-different styles of boxes. One wholly-generic version, sold in large display boxes like the ''Transformers'' releases, advertised the chance for the included bio card to instead be a rare holofoil card of [[White Leo]] with a "Burstsun" rubsign in a baggie taped to the back, so you could apply it to the Beastformer of your choice. The more common version has a slightly different box with a peg-hole in the top flap, and has a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
			* Bonga's 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Gori" (ゴリ), obviously based on "gorilla".

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''English:'' '''Gargantuan Gorilla'''		*''English:'' '''Gargantuan Gorilla'''