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M Sipher: /* Merchandise */

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	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===~~Meiji candy~~ toys===		===Candy toys===
	{{anchor\|Meiji}}		{{anchor\|Meiji}}
	*'''Deaspider''' (Gashapon/candy-toy Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Deaspider''' (Gashapon/candy-toy Beastformer, 1988)
	**''~~Meiji~~ ID number'': '''11'''		**''ID number'': '''11'''
	**''Accessories'': "Beastar" weapon		**''Accessories'': "Beastar" weapon

	: A ~~small~~, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Deaspider was sold both as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara (three per capsule for 200 yen), and as a [[candy toy]] with chocolate-coated cereal-like corn puff "chocoballs" through the candy/snack company [[Meiji]] (two toys per box, for 100 yen). This stumpy lil fellow could ~~be found~~ in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the ~~Meiji~~ Beastformers come with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their shoulder by a snippable sprue. Deaspider came with [[Beafox#Meiji\|Beafox]]'s "Beastar" weapon, while [[Rabbit Kid#Meiji\|Rabbit Kid]] came with Deaspider's "Death Binder".		: A 1-inch-tall, super-deformed, articulation-free version of White Leo that could come in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the SD Beastformers come with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their left shoulder by a snippable sprue: Deaspider came with [[Beafox#Meiji\|Beafox]]'s "Beastar" weapon, while [[Rabbit Kid#Meiji\|Rabbit Kid]] came with Deaspider's "Death Binder".

			: This toy was sold in three different ways. First it was available as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara. Then it was sold as a [[candy toy]] from Takara, randomly-packed in a box of three with a packet of ramune-flavored candy tablets. Then ''again'' as a candy toy, this time through candy/snack company [[Meiji]], in randomized packs of two{{fact}} with a packet of "chocoballs" (chocolate covered malted milk balls). The Meiji release also has much more elaborate packaging, with newly-painted box art (which sometimes shows characters not made in this assortment), and the ''entire'' interior of the box printed with game rules, character bios, chunks of lore, etc.

	{{-}}		{{-}}
	* '''Ramune Beastformers Battle Card''' (1988)		* '''Ramune Beastformers Battle Card''' (1988)
	**''~~Meiji~~ ID number'': '''11'''		**''ID number'': '''11'''

	: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Deaspider, featuring painted character art of the kind found on early ''Transformers: Beastformers'' bio cards (seen at the top of this page), was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.		: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Deaspider, featuring painted character art of the kind found on early ''Transformers: Beastformers'' bio cards (seen at the top of this page), was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.

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Meiji candy toys

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	**''Accessories'': "Beastar" weapon		**''Accessories'': "Beastar" weapon

	: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Deaspider was sold both as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara (three per capsule for 200 yen), and as a [[candy toy]] with chocolate-coated cereal-like corn puff "chocoballs" through the candy/snack company [[Meiji]] (two toys per box, for 100 yen). This stumpy lil fellow could be found in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the ~~Meji~~ Beastformers come with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their shoulder by a snippable sprue. Deaspider came with [[Beafox#Meiji\|Beafox]]'s "Beastar" weapon, while [[Rabbit Kid#Meiji\|Rabbit Kid]] came with Deaspider's "Death Binder".		: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Deaspider was sold both as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara (three per capsule for 200 yen), and as a [[candy toy]] with chocolate-coated cereal-like corn puff "chocoballs" through the candy/snack company [[Meiji]] (two toys per box, for 100 yen). This stumpy lil fellow could be found in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the Meiji Beastformers come with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their shoulder by a snippable sprue. Deaspider came with [[Beafox#Meiji\|Beafox]]'s "Beastar" weapon, while [[Rabbit Kid#Meiji\|Rabbit Kid]] came with Deaspider's "Death Binder".

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M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-08-23T08:11:30Z

Toys

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	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	[[File:BF-toy Deaspider.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|''Ladies and gentlemen ladies and gentlemen!<Br>Coopidy coop coop cadoo UHHHHHHHHH<br>Coopidy coop coop cadoo UHHHHHHHHH'']]		[[File:BF-toy Deaspider.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|''Ladies and gentlemen ladies and gentlemen!<Br>Coopidy coop coop cadoo UHHHHHHHHH<br>Coopidy coop coop cadoo UHHHHHHHHH'']]
	*'''Deaspider''' (Beastformer, 1988)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Deaspider''' (Beastformer, 1988)}}</ul>
	**''ID number'': '''27'''		:*''ID number'': '''27'''
	**''Pack'': '''G'''		:*''Pack'': '''G'''
	**''Accessories'': "Death Binder" MVP Weapon		:*''Accessories'': "Death Binder" MVP Weapon

	: Released only in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Deaspider is an anthropomorphic spider in lavender robotic armor. His left hand is molded in an open-palmed pose, preventing him from holding his weapon in that hand. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Released only in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' sequel series, Deaspider is an anthropomorphic spider in lavender robotic armor. His left hand is molded in an open-palmed pose, preventing him from holding his weapon in that hand. 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 can vary in the tone of the paint used on its armor, with some samples being a glossier blue-tinted lavender; it's uncertain if the Takara version has similar (minor) paint variation. All versions have a penchant for odd yellowish patches on the paint, which tends to be a little sloppy.		: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure can vary in the tone of the paint used on its armor, with some samples being a glossier blue-tinted lavender; it's uncertain if the Takara version has similar (minor) paint variation. All versions have a penchant for odd yellowish patches on the paint, which tends to be a little sloppy.

	: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.		: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.
	{{--}}		{{-}}

	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==

Saix at 15:39, 7 February 2022

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	Following the Great War, Deaspider ended up as the Emperor of [[North Snarl\|Hogland]], serving under King [[Hedgehog]]. The two get along very well together, both being somewhat reclusive yet friendly, and Hedgehog's tunneling skill meshes well with Deaspider's trapping abilities, meaning any intruders on their domain are in for a very rough time.		Following the Great War, Deaspider ended up as the Emperor of [[North Snarl\|Hogland]], serving under King [[Hedgehog]]. The two get along very well together, both being somewhat reclusive yet friendly, and Hedgehog's tunneling skill meshes well with Deaspider's trapping abilities, meaning any intruders on their domain are in for a very rough time.

	~~{{TOCclear}}~~

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	In [[2038]], the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by [[Galvatron II]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. Deaspider was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders, but he was trounced by [[Dreadwing (G2)\|Dreadwing]]'s Dread Roadblock Mode. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}		In [[2038]], the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by [[Galvatron II]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. Deaspider was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders, but he was trounced by [[Dreadwing (G2)\|Dreadwing]]'s Dread Roadblock Mode. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}

	~~{{-}}~~
	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
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	: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.		: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.
			{{--}}

	~~{{-}}~~
	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===Meiji candy toys===		===Meiji candy toys===
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	* Deaspider is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.		* Deaspider is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.
	* Deaspider's name is a combination of "death" (デス) and "spider" (スパイダー); it could also be [[Japanese language\|Romanized]] "Deathpider" as the {{w\|Voiceless dental fricative\|/th/ sound}} doesn't exist in Japanese and is usually replaced with the {{w\|Voiceless alveolar fricative\|/s/ sound}}. "Deaspider" is the official Romanization as seen in the image atop this page.		* Deaspider's name is a combination of "death" (デス) and "spider" (スパイダー); it could also be [[Japanese language\|Romanized]] "Deathpider" as the {{w\|Voiceless dental fricative\|/th/ sound}} doesn't exist in Japanese and is usually replaced with the {{w\|Voiceless alveolar fricative\|/s/ sound}}. "Deaspider" is the official Romanization as seen in the image atop this page.
	* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Deaspa" (デスパ ''Desupa''), and notes that he was born in the mountain forests of North Snarl... but not which country in specific said mountains are in. ''Presumably'' these mountains are in Hogland, given that virtually every beast rules the land they were born in, but still.		* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "'''Deaspa'''" (デスパ ''Desupa''), and notes that he was born in the mountain forests of North Snarl... but not which country in specific said mountains are in. ''Presumably'' these mountains are in Hogland, given that virtually every beast rules the land they were born in, but still.

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

M Sipher at 10:00, 7 February 2022

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	{{factions\|decepticon}}		{{factions\|decepticon}}
	~~{{picsneeded}}~~		:''Deaspider is a [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	:''Deaspider is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[Image:Deaspider Meiji card.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|I shall play you the song of my people]]		[[Image:Deaspider Meiji card.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|I shall play you the song of my people]]

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	Following the Great War, Deaspider ended up as the Emperor of [[North Snarl\|Hogland]], serving under King [[Hedgehog]]. The two get along very well together, both being somewhat reclusive yet friendly, and Hedgehog's tunneling skill meshes well with Deaspider's trapping abilities, meaning any intruders on their domain are in for a very rough time.		Following the Great War, Deaspider ended up as the Emperor of [[North Snarl\|Hogland]], serving under King [[Hedgehog]]. The two get along very well together, both being somewhat reclusive yet friendly, and Hedgehog's tunneling skill meshes well with Deaspider's trapping abilities, meaning any intruders on their domain are in for a very rough time.

			{{TOCclear}}

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	In [[2038]], the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by [[Galvatron II]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. Deaspider was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders, but he was trounced by [[Dreadwing (G2)\|Dreadwing]]'s Dread Roadblock Mode. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}		In [[2038]], the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by [[Galvatron II]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. Deaspider was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders, but he was trounced by [[Dreadwing (G2)\|Dreadwing]]'s Dread Roadblock Mode. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}

			{{-}}
	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
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	: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.		: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.

			{{-}}
	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===Meiji candy toys===		===Meiji candy toys===

AzimuthAcolyte at 06:37, 25 January 2022

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Deaspider is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.		* Deaspider is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.
	* Deaspider's name is a combination of "death" (デス) and "spider" (スパイダー); it could also be [[~~Romanization~~\|Romanized]] "Deathpider" as the {{w\|Voiceless dental fricative\|/th/ sound}} doesn't exist in Japanese and is usually replaced with the {{w\|Voiceless alveolar fricative\|/s/ sound}}. "Deaspider" is the official Romanization as seen in the image atop this page.		* Deaspider's name is a combination of "death" (デス) and "spider" (スパイダー); it could also be [[Japanese language\|Romanized]] "Deathpider" as the {{w\|Voiceless dental fricative\|/th/ sound}} doesn't exist in Japanese and is usually replaced with the {{w\|Voiceless alveolar fricative\|/s/ sound}}. "Deaspider" is the official Romanization as seen in the image atop this page.
	* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Deaspa" (デスパ ''Desupa''), and notes that he was born in the mountain forests of North Snarl... but not which country in specific said mountains are in. ''Presumably'' these mountains are in Hogland, given that virtually every beast rules the land they were born in, but still.		* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Deaspa" (デスパ ''Desupa''), and notes that he was born in the mountain forests of North Snarl... but not which country in specific said mountains are in. ''Presumably'' these mountains are in Hogland, given that virtually every beast rules the land they were born in, but still.

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2021-12-21T06:13:36Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
			[[File:BF-toy Deaspider.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|''Ladies and gentlemen ladies and gentlemen!<Br>Coopidy coop coop cadoo UHHHHHHHHH<br>Coopidy coop coop cadoo UHHHHHHHHH'']]
	*'''Deaspider''' (Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Deaspider''' (Beastformer, 1988)
	**''ID number'': '''27'''		**''ID number'': '''27'''
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	: Released only in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Deaspider is an anthropomorphic spider in lavender robotic armor. His left hand is molded in an open-palmed pose, preventing him from holding his weapon in that hand. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Released only in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Deaspider is an anthropomorphic spider in lavender robotic armor. His left hand is molded in an open-palmed pose, preventing him from holding his weapon in that hand. 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 can vary in the tone of the paint used on its armor, with some samples being a glossier blue-tinted lavender; it's uncertain if the Takara version has similar (minor) paint variation.		: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure can vary in the tone of the paint used on its armor, with some samples being a glossier blue-tinted lavender; it's uncertain if the Takara version has similar (minor) paint variation. All versions have a penchant for odd yellowish patches on the paint, which tends to be a little sloppy.

	: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.		: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.

Saix at 14:31, 15 November 2021

2021-11-15T14:31:33Z

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	Following the Great War, Deaspider ended up as the Emperor of [[North Snarl\|Hogland]], serving under King [[Hedgehog]]. The two get along very well together, both being somewhat reclusive yet friendly, and Hedgehog's tunneling skill meshes well with Deaspider's trapping abilities, meaning any intruders on their domain are in for a very rough time.		Following the Great War, Deaspider ended up as the Emperor of [[North Snarl\|Hogland]], serving under King [[Hedgehog]]. The two get along very well together, both being somewhat reclusive yet friendly, and Hedgehog's tunneling skill meshes well with Deaspider's trapping abilities, meaning any intruders on their domain are in for a very rough time.

	~~{{TOC}}~~

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	In [[2038]], the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by [[Galvatron II]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. Deaspider was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders, but he was trounced by [[Dreadwing (G2)\|Dreadwing]]'s Dread Roadblock Mode. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}		In [[2038]], the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by [[Galvatron II]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. Deaspider was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders, but he was trounced by [[Dreadwing (G2)\|Dreadwing]]'s Dread Roadblock Mode. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}

	~~{{-}}~~
	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
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	: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.		: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.

	~~{{-}}~~
	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===Meiji candy toys===		===Meiji candy toys===
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	: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Deaspider, featuring painted character art of the kind found on early ''Transformers: Beastformers'' bio cards (seen at the top of this page), was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.		: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Deaspider, featuring painted character art of the kind found on early ''Transformers: Beastformers'' bio cards (seen at the top of this page), was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.


	~~{{-}}~~
	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Deaspider is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.		* Deaspider is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.
	* Deaspider's name is a combination of "death" (デス) and "spider" (スパイダー); it could also be [[Romanization\|Romanized]] "Deathpider" as the {{w\|Voiceless dental fricative\|''th'' sound}} doesn't exist in Japanese and is usually replaced with the {{w\|Voiceless alveolar fricative\|''s'' sound}}. "Deaspider" is the official Romanization as seen in the image atop this page.		* Deaspider's name is a combination of "death" (デス) and "spider" (スパイダー); it could also be [[Romanization\|Romanized]] "Deathpider" as the {{w\|Voiceless dental fricative\|/th/ sound}} doesn't exist in Japanese and is usually replaced with the {{w\|Voiceless alveolar fricative\|/s/ sound}}. "Deaspider" is the official Romanization as seen in the image atop this page.
	* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Deaspa" (デスパ ''Desupa''), and notes that he was born in the mountain forests of North Snarl... but not which country in specific said mountains are in. ''Presumably'' these mountains are in Hogland, given that virtually every beast rules the land they were born in, but still.		* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Deaspa" (デスパ ''Desupa''), and notes that he was born in the mountain forests of North Snarl... but not which country in specific said mountains are in. ''Presumably'' these mountains are in Hogland, given that virtually every beast rules the land they were born in, but still.

M Sipher at 02:25, 14 November 2021

2021-11-14T02:25:06Z

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	:''Deaspider is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Deaspider is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[Image:Deaspider Meiji card.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|]]		[[Image:Deaspider Meiji card.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|I shall play you the song of my people]]

	Don't let his frightening appearance fool you, '''Deaspider''' (デスパイダー ''Desupaidā'') is actually a very timid and kind sort. How he ended up working for the wicked [[Alligatron]] is a mystery, but "was bullied into it" seems likely. He'd honestly rather spend his time on handicrafts, but as it turns out his natural ingenuity, mixed with his ability to create incredibly strong adhesive fibers, makes him an excellent trapper. Not only that, his [[MVP Weapon]], the Death Binder (デスバインダー ''Desu Baindā'') can fuse items together once they get between its twin blades.		Don't let his frightening appearance fool you, '''Deaspider''' (デスパイダー ''Desupaidā'') is actually a very timid and kind sort. How he ended up working for the wicked [[Alligatron]] is a mystery, but "was bullied into it" seems likely. He'd honestly rather spend his time on handicrafts, but as it turns out his natural ingenuity, mixed with his ability to create incredibly strong adhesive fibers, makes him an excellent trapper. Not only that, his [[MVP Weapon]], the Death Binder (デスバインダー ''Desu Baindā'') can fuse items together once they get between its twin blades.
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	In [[2038]], the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by [[Galvatron II]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. Deaspider was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders, but he was trounced by [[Dreadwing (G2)\|Dreadwing]]'s Dread Roadblock Mode. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}		In [[2038]], the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by [[Galvatron II]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. Deaspider was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders, but he was trounced by [[Dreadwing (G2)\|Dreadwing]]'s Dread Roadblock Mode. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}

			{{-}}
	==Toys==		==Toys==
	~~===Transformers: Beastformers===~~
	*'''Deaspider''' (Beastformer, 1987)
	**''Beast ID number:'' '''27'''
	**''Accessories:'' Claw weapon

	: Part of the first series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Deaspider is an anthropomorphic spider in lavender robotic armor. His left arm ends in a (non-spinning) drill. The [[rubsign]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.

	: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure can vary in the tone of the paint used on its armor, with some samples being a glossier blue-tinted lavender; it's uncertain if the Takara version has similar (minor) paint variation.

	: He was re-released in the subsequent second and third series; while the toy proper was not changed, the packaging and packed-in bio card was. The Series 1 release comes in a generic purple-grid "Destron Beastformer" box, with a purple-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 "Destron Beastformer" box, with the bio card putting the painted image on a jungle backdrop. Series 3's box was unchanged, but the bio card replaced the painted image with a simpler line-art image, first used in [[Hasbro]]'s ''Battle Beasts'' cast poster. 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]]", "[[Bewitching Serpent Seal]]", or "VS Holography Mirror" card.

	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Deaspider''' (Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Deaspider''' (Beastformer, 1988)
	**''~~Beast~~ ID number'': '''27'''		**''ID number'': '''27'''
			**''Pack'': '''G'''
	**''Accessories'': "Death Binder" MVP Weapon		**''Accessories'': "Death Binder" MVP Weapon

	: ~~Re-released~~ in the ''Transformers''-~~less~~ ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Deaspider ~~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 "Death Binder"~~.		: Released only in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Deaspider is an anthropomorphic spider in lavender robotic armor. His left hand is molded in an open-palmed pose, preventing him from holding his weapon in that hand. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.

	: ~~He was sold in the initial "RPG" assortment, in generic boxes that 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. So far, no samples of Deaspider in~~ the ~~later style of box~~, with the ~~name sticker on the bottom, have been found~~.		: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure can vary in the tone of the paint used on its armor, with some samples being a glossier blue-tinted lavender; it's uncertain if the Takara version has similar (minor) paint variation.

	: ~~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. It is unknown if Deaspider was ever released~~ with ~~the full-color version. (These rubsign variants also happened at the same time~~ in the ~~Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' version of the line~~.)		: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose.

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			==Merchandise==
			===Meiji candy toys===
			{{anchor\|Meiji}}
	*'''Deaspider''' (Gashapon/candy-toy Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Deaspider''' (Gashapon/candy-toy Beastformer, 1988)
	**''Meiji ID number'': '''11'''		**''Meiji ID number'': '''11'''
	**''Accessories'': "Beastar" weapon		**''Accessories'': "Beastar" weapon

	: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Deaspider was sold both as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara, and as a [[candy toy]] with "chocoballs" through the candy/ snack company [[Meiji]]. ~~The candy toy version~~ came with ~~a bio/data card~~ with ~~its own role~~-~~playing rules~~, ~~using~~ the ~~old~~ ''Transformers''-~~era painted character art~~.		: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Deaspider was sold both as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara (three per capsule for 200 yen), and as a [[candy toy]] with chocolate-coated cereal-like corn puff "chocoballs" through the candy/snack company [[Meiji]] (two toys per box, for 100 yen). This stumpy lil fellow could be found in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the Meji Beastformers come with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their shoulder by a snippable sprue. Deaspider came with [[Beafox#Meiji\|Beafox]]'s "Beastar" weapon, while [[Rabbit Kid#Meiji\|Rabbit Kid]] came with Deaspider's "Death Binder".

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			* '''Ramune Beastformers Battle Card''' (1988)
			**''Meiji ID number'': '''11'''

			: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Deaspider, featuring painted character art of the kind found on early ''Transformers: Beastformers'' bio cards (seen at the top of this page), was available in randomly-packed sets of cards that came with ramune-flavored candy tablets. The back of the card features a severely truncated bio, with data for the game from the Meiji chocoball SD figures' packaging.

	: This stumpy lil fellow could be found in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water, and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the Meji Beastformers comes with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their left shoulder by a snippable sprue. Deaspider came with [[Beafox#Meiji\|Beafox]]'s "Beastar" weapon, while [[Rabbit Kid#Meiji\|Rabbit Kid]] came with Deaspider's "Death Binder".

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
			* Deaspider is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.
	* Deaspider's name is a combination of "death" (デス) and "spider" (スパイダー); it could also be [[Romanization\|Romanized]] "Deathpider" as the {{w\|Voiceless dental fricative\|''th'' sound}} doesn't exist in Japanese and is usually replaced with the {{w\|Voiceless alveolar fricative\|''s'' sound}}. "Deaspider" is the official Romanization as seen in the image atop this page.		* Deaspider's name is a combination of "death" (デス) and "spider" (スパイダー); it could also be [[Romanization\|Romanized]] "Deathpider" as the {{w\|Voiceless dental fricative\|''th'' sound}} doesn't exist in Japanese and is usually replaced with the {{w\|Voiceless alveolar fricative\|''s'' sound}}. "Deaspider" is the official Romanization as seen in the image atop this page.
	* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Deaspa" (デスパ ''Desupa''), and notes that he was born in the mountain forests of North Snarl... but not which country in specific said mountains are in.		* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Deaspa" (デスパ ''Desupa''), and notes that he was born in the mountain forests of North Snarl... but not which country in specific said mountains are in. ''Presumably'' these mountains are in Hogland, given that virtually every beast rules the land they were born in, but still.

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

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	: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Deaspider was sold both as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara, and as a [[candy toy]] with "chocoballs" through the candy/ snack company [[Meiji]]. The candy toy version came with a bio/data card with its own role-playing rules, using the old ''Transformers''-era painted character art.		: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Deaspider was sold both as a [[gacha\|gashapon]] capsule prize by Takara, and as a [[candy toy]] with "chocoballs" through the candy/ snack company [[Meiji]]. The candy toy version came with a bio/data card with its own role-playing rules, using the old ''Transformers''-era painted character art.

	: This stumpy lil fellow could be found in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the Meji Beastformers comes with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their left shoulder by a snippable sprue. Deaspider came with [[Beafox#Meiji\|Beafox]]'s "Beastar" weapon, while [[Rabbit Kid#Meiji\|Rabbit Kid]] came with Deaspider's "Death Binder".		: This stumpy lil fellow could be found in red, blue or green plastic, representing the Fire, Water, and Wood elements (even though he still had a rubsign). All of the Meji Beastformers comes with a ''different'' Beastformer's weapon attached to their left shoulder by a snippable sprue. Deaspider came with [[Beafox#Meiji\|Beafox]]'s "Beastar" weapon, while [[Rabbit Kid#Meiji\|Rabbit Kid]] came with Deaspider's "Death Binder".

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Deaspider's name is a combination of "death" and "spider"; it could also be [[Romanization\|~~romanized~~]] "Deathpider" as the ''th'' sound doesn't exist in Japanese and is usually replaced with ''s''. "Deaspider" is the official ~~romanization~~ as seen in the image atop this page.		* Deaspider's name is a combination of "death" (デス) and "spider" (スパイダー); it could also be [[Romanization\|Romanized]] "Deathpider" as the {{w\|Voiceless dental fricative\|''th'' sound}} doesn't exist in Japanese and is usually replaced with the {{w\|Voiceless alveolar fricative\|''s'' sound}}. "Deaspider" is the official Romanization as seen in the image atop this page.
	* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Deaspa" (デスパ ''Desupa''), and notes that he was born in the mountain forests of North Snarl... but not which country in specific said mountains are in.		* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Deaspa" (デスパ ''Desupa''), and notes that he was born in the mountain forests of North Snarl... but not which country in specific said mountains are in.