Optimus Primal (BW)/toys - Revision history

BerylRoll: /* Merchandise */

2026-05-01T21:16:46Z

Merchandise

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	:This painted resin magnet depicts a chibi version of Optimus Primal. One of a set of ten featuring the initial cast of the ''Beast Wars'' animated series, it was available in capsule machines across Japan circa 1997.		:This painted resin magnet depicts a chibi version of Optimus Primal. One of a set of ten featuring the initial cast of the ''Beast Wars'' animated series, it was available in capsule machines across Japan circa 1997.
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			===Charapika Seal===
			*'''Convoy''' #01 (sticker, 1997)
			*'''Convoy''' #09 (sticker, 1997)
			:[[Irifune]] produced a ''[[Beast Wars Charapika Seal]]'' set of 20 stickers. Of these, Convoy is the only one to be featured on two stickers, that being #01 and #09. The secondary stickers depict scenes from the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)\|Beast Wars]]'' season 1 episodes "[[Beast Wars (Part 2)]]", "[[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]", and "[[Other Voices, Part 1]]".

	===Kabaya===		===Kabaya===

Quirky-artist-charlie: /* Beast Wars Telemocha Series */ Specificity!

2026-04-11T03:48:43Z

Beast Wars Telemocha Series: Specificity!

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	:An extensive show-accurate redeco of the original Ultra-class Optimus Primal mold ''without'' the recently remolded head and chestplate. Oh [[TakaraTomy]], you so crazy.		:An extensive show-accurate redeco of the original Ultra-class Optimus Primal mold ''without'' the recently remolded head and chestplate. Oh [[TakaraTomy]], you so crazy.

	:The mutant head for this redeco is white with blue eyes. The back of Primal’s head is also blue.		:The mutant head for this redeco is white with blue eyes. The back of Primal’s robot head is also blue.
	{{BWUltraOptimusPrimalMold}}		{{BWUltraOptimusPrimalMold}}
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Quirky-artist-charlie: /* Beast Wars Telemocha Series */ Formatting

2026-04-11T03:47:37Z

Beast Wars Telemocha Series: Formatting

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	:An extensive show-accurate redeco of the original Ultra-class Optimus Primal mold ''without'' the recently remolded head and chestplate. Oh [[TakaraTomy]], you so crazy.		:An extensive show-accurate redeco of the original Ultra-class Optimus Primal mold ''without'' the recently remolded head and chestplate. Oh [[TakaraTomy]], you so crazy.

	The mutant head for this redeco is white with blue eyes. The back of Primal’s head is also blue.		:The mutant head for this redeco is white with blue eyes. The back of Primal’s head is also blue.
	{{BWUltraOptimusPrimalMold}}		{{BWUltraOptimusPrimalMold}}
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Quirky-artist-charlie: /* Beast Wars Telemocha Series */ Important detail change!

2026-04-11T03:46:57Z

Beast Wars Telemocha Series: Important detail change!

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	:*''Accessories:'' Two swords, four missiles, flail		:*''Accessories:'' Two swords, four missiles, flail
	:An extensive show-accurate redeco of the original Ultra-class Optimus Primal mold ''without'' the recently remolded head and chestplate. Oh [[TakaraTomy]], you so crazy.		:An extensive show-accurate redeco of the original Ultra-class Optimus Primal mold ''without'' the recently remolded head and chestplate. Oh [[TakaraTomy]], you so crazy.

			The mutant head for this redeco is white with blue eyes. The back of Primal’s head is also blue.
	{{BWUltraOptimusPrimalMold}}		{{BWUltraOptimusPrimalMold}}
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TheLastGherkin: /* Merchandise */

2026-04-10T08:58:02Z

Merchandise

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	===Harveston===		===Harveston===
	[[File:~~Beast_Wars_Magnet_Primal~~.jpg\|thumb\|Perfect for attaching reminders to your fridge door!]]		[[File:Beast Wars Magnet Primal.jpg\|thumb\|Perfect for attaching reminders to your fridge door!]]
	*'''Optimus Primal magnet''' (capsule, 1997)		*'''Optimus Primal magnet''' (capsule, 1997)

	:This painted resin magnet depicts a chibi version of Optimus Primal. One of a set of ten featuring the initial cast of the Beast Wars animated series, it was available in capsule machines across Japan circa 1997.		:This painted resin magnet depicts a chibi version of Optimus Primal. One of a set of ten featuring the initial cast of the ''Beast Wars'' animated series, it was available in capsule machines across Japan circa 1997.
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	===Kabaya===		===Kabaya===

Danja: /* Merchandise */ Harveston section, magnet

2026-04-08T16:36:25Z

Merchandise: Harveston section, magnet

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	: A pair of red, black and white sneakers, with the ''Beast Wars'' logo printed on the sole, a photo of Primal's beast mode head on the toe, and the name "OPTIMUS PRIMAL" repeated around the shoe's lateral.		: A pair of red, black and white sneakers, with the ''Beast Wars'' logo printed on the sole, a photo of Primal's beast mode head on the toe, and the name "OPTIMUS PRIMAL" repeated around the shoe's lateral.

			===Harveston===
			[[File:Beast_Wars_Magnet_Primal.jpg\|thumb\|Perfect for attaching reminders to your fridge door!]]
			*'''Optimus Primal magnet''' (capsule, 1997)

			:This painted resin magnet depicts a chibi version of Optimus Primal. One of a set of ten featuring the initial cast of the Beast Wars animated series, it was available in capsule machines across Japan circa 1997.


	===Kabaya===		===Kabaya===
	[[File:BWchoco primal.jpg\|thumb\|Grape ape.]]		[[File:BWchoco primal.jpg\|thumb\|Grape ape.]]

AzimuthAcolyte: Big Convoy -> Big Convoy (BW) update

2026-04-04T20:52:17Z

Big Convoy -> Big Convoy (BW) update

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	:Convoy has the new gimmick of light-up eyes. These are powered by two computer batteries stored in the beast mode head and activated by pressing down the robot mode head. They stay lit for about ten seconds. Convoy comes with three different gorilla faces: neutral; smiling and angry, and four different robot mode faces: open-mouthed; close-mouthed; smirking and original style mouthless faceplate.		:Convoy has the new gimmick of light-up eyes. These are powered by two computer batteries stored in the beast mode head and activated by pressing down the robot mode head. They stay lit for about ten seconds. Convoy comes with three different gorilla faces: neutral; smiling and angry, and four different robot mode faces: open-mouthed; close-mouthed; smirking and original style mouthless faceplate.

	:''Masterpiece'' Convoy is an inch or two smaller than his original Ultra Class toy, comparable to Beast Wars Neo [[Big Convoy]]. Not shown in the instructions is a peghole in the waist, designed to allow Convoy to be mounted on a flying stand. Another undocumented feature is a peg on his back, that allows ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Generations\|Rattrap]] (and later ''Masterpiece'' Rattle) to ride on his back by plugging the aforementioned peg in the hole that is normally used for weapon storage in beast mode.		:''Masterpiece'' Convoy is an inch or two smaller than his original Ultra Class toy, comparable to ''Beast Wars Neo'' [[Big Convoy (BW)#Toys\|Big Convoy]]. Not shown in the instructions is a peghole in the waist, designed to allow Convoy to be mounted on a flying stand. Another undocumented feature is a peg on his back, that allows ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Generations\|Rattrap]] (and later ''Masterpiece'' Rattle) to ride on his back by plugging the aforementioned peg in the hole that is normally used for weapon storage in beast mode.

	:If bought in Asian countries outside of Japan, he also comes with a die-cast skull flail based on the one that came with the original toy. It comes packaged in a cardboard box designed to look like a crate of [[banana]]s.		:If bought in Asian countries outside of Japan, he also comes with a die-cast skull flail based on the one that came with the original toy. It comes packaged in a cardboard box designed to look like a crate of [[banana]]s.

AzimuthAcolyte: Lio Convoy -> Lio Convoy (BW) update

2026-03-25T05:47:43Z

Lio Convoy -> Lio Convoy (BW) update

Saix: /* Legends */

2026-03-06T11:39:11Z

Legends

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 :Fiction-wise, this toy represents the [[Legends World]] [[Optimus Primal (BW)#Legends World|Optimus Primal]] after he contracted [[Transformers sickness]] for the first time.
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Phil Bond: /* Beast Wars */ typo

2026-03-04T07:02:26Z

Beast Wars: typo

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	:*''Accessories:'' 2 swords, 4 missiles, flail		:*''Accessories:'' 2 swords, 4 missiles, flail

	: A Takara redeco of the Ultra Class Primal toy in almost entirely semitransparent red plastic ~~with~~ with metallic gold "flame" markings on his fists and gorilla-mode chest.		: A Takara redeco of the Ultra Class Primal toy in almost entirely semitransparent red plastic with metallic gold "flame" markings on his fists and gorilla-mode chest.

	: He was released as a limited-edition figure to promote the [[Beast Wars Special Super Lifeform Transformers\|''Beast Wars Special'' movie]], alongside the [[Lio Convoy#Flash\|Flash Lio Convoy]] toy. As with the above "Skeleton Type" toy, his packaging and paperwork is identical to the regular retail release; only a sticker on the box window is added to mark the special release.		: He was released as a limited-edition figure to promote the [[Beast Wars Special Super Lifeform Transformers\|''Beast Wars Special'' movie]], alongside the [[Lio Convoy#Flash\|Flash Lio Convoy]] toy. As with the above "Skeleton Type" toy, his packaging and paperwork is identical to the regular retail release; only a sticker on the box window is added to mark the special release.

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	: A Takara redeco of the Ultra Class Primal toy in almost entirely semitransparent red plastic with metallic gold "flame" markings on his fists and gorilla-mode chest.		: A Takara redeco of the Ultra Class Primal toy in almost entirely semitransparent red plastic with metallic gold "flame" markings on his fists and gorilla-mode chest.

	: He was released as a limited-edition figure to promote the [[Beast Wars Special Super Lifeform Transformers\|''Beast Wars Special'' movie]], alongside the [[Lio Convoy#Flash\|Flash Lio Convoy]] toy. As with the above "Skeleton Type" toy, his packaging and paperwork is identical to the regular retail release; only a sticker on the box window is added to mark the special release.		: He was released as a limited-edition figure to promote the [[Beast Wars Special Super Lifeform Transformers\|''Beast Wars Special'' movie]], alongside the [[Lio Convoy (BW)#Flash\|Flash Lio Convoy]] toy. As with the above "Skeleton Type" toy, his packaging and paperwork is identical to the regular retail release; only a sticker on the box window is added to mark the special release.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/BurningConvoy/burningconvoy.htm More information on Burning Convoy at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/BurningConvoy/burningconvoy.htm More information on Burning Convoy at TFU.info]''
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	:*''Accessories'': Ape faces, masked robot faces, two Cyber Blades		:*''Accessories'': Ape faces, masked robot faces, two Cyber Blades

	:Released to accompany [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece\|MP-48 Lio Convoy]], Burning Convoy is yet another redeco of the first ''Masterpiece'' figure, this time resembling his Burning Convoy appearance from "Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!" He also has a reduced inventory, with only two of the gorilla and robot faces each.		:Released to accompany [[Lio Convoy (BW)#Masterpiece\|MP-48 Lio Convoy]], Burning Convoy is yet another redeco of the first ''Masterpiece'' figure, this time resembling his Burning Convoy appearance from "Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!" He also has a reduced inventory, with only two of the gorilla and robot faces each.

	:Due to shipment issues, Hasbro Pulse's release of Burning Convoy was delayed to April 2020.		:Due to shipment issues, Hasbro Pulse's release of Burning Convoy was delayed to April 2020.
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	[[File:Manta ray bw toy.jpg\|upright=1.3\|“Yeah? Well, you know, that's just like uh, Prime, man.”\|thumb]]		[[File:Manta ray bw toy.jpg\|upright=1.3\|“Yeah? Well, you know, that's just like uh, Prime, man.”\|thumb]]
	* Early in ''Beast Wars'' development, Hasbro conceived manta ray toys of "Optimus Prime" (before the cartoon made Primal a separate character) to go with "Megatron" as a sea turtle. The resulting [[McDonald's]] toy (at right) diverged in the final stage to become the separate character [[Manta Ray (BW)\|Manta Ray]].		* Early in ''Beast Wars'' development, Hasbro conceived manta ray toys of "Optimus Prime" (before the cartoon made Primal a separate character) to go with "Megatron" as a sea turtle. The resulting [[McDonald's]] toy (at right) diverged in the final stage to become the separate character [[Manta Ray (BW)\|Manta Ray]].
	* In addition to the bat and manta concepts, Hasbro also conceived of an "Optimus Prime" lion retool of "[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Notes\|Prowl]]", the early form of [[Cheetor (BW)/toys\|Cheetor]] which spun off to become [[Panther]]. While the lion McDonald's toy did not come to fruition, the concept may have inspired Takara to create [[Lio Convoy]].		* In addition to the bat and manta concepts, Hasbro also conceived of an "Optimus Prime" lion retool of "[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Notes\|Prowl]]", the early form of [[Cheetor (BW)/toys\|Cheetor]] which spun off to become [[Panther]]. While the lion McDonald's toy did not come to fruition, the concept may have inspired Takara to create [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]].
	* The design of Optimus Primal's bat form is an [[homage]] to [[Batman]], an action figure license also held at the time by [[Kenner]].<ref>Page 78, Toy database section in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref>		* The design of Optimus Primal's bat form is an [[homage]] to [[Batman]], an action figure license also held at the time by [[Kenner]].<ref>Page 78, Toy database section in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref>
	* According to Bob Forward at a BotCon panel, the "Flight Mode" Primal has in the first season of the ''Beast Wars'' animation is a vestigial reference to the bat-form, the concept being that Primal and Megatron would each have had 4(!) modes, able to transform freely between them. This was ultimately considered too difficult to animate, and the concept was dropped, Primal's "Prime Jets" being a way to prevent re-writing the flight-related parts of the scripts.		* According to Bob Forward at a BotCon panel, the "Flight Mode" Primal has in the first season of the ''Beast Wars'' animation is a vestigial reference to the bat-form, the concept being that Primal and Megatron would each have had 4(!) modes, able to transform freely between them. This was ultimately considered too difficult to animate, and the concept was dropped, Primal's "Prime Jets" being a way to prevent re-writing the flight-related parts of the scripts.