Violethorn - Revision history

Saix at 05:07, 3 July 2025

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	: According to the pack-in slip that came with the Gacha toys, fifteen of these beasts could also come in rare all-white/cream versions; ''presumably'' there is a white version of Violethorn, but it has not been confirmed.		: According to the pack-in slip that came with the Gacha toys, fifteen of these beasts could also come in rare all-white/cream versions; ''presumably'' there is a white version of Violethorn, but it has not been confirmed.
	~~{{-}}~~

	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==

M Sipher: /* Merchandise */

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Merchandise

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	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===~~Meiji candy~~ toys===		===Candy toys===
	{{anchor\|Meiji}}		{{anchor\|Meiji}}
	*'''Violethorn''' (Gashapon/candy-toy Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Violethorn''' (Gashapon/candy-toy Beastformer, 1988)
	**''~~Meiji~~ ID number'': '''9'''		**''ID number'': '''9'''
	**''Accessories'': "Devil Waver" weapon		**''Accessories'': "Devil Waver" weapon

	: A ~~small~~, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Bowdog was sold both as a Gacha 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. Violethorn comes with [[Devilbat#Meiji\|Devilbat]]'s "Devil Waver" weapon, while [[White Leo#Meiji\|White Leo]] has Violethorn's "Tomahorn".		: A 1-inch-tall, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Violethorn 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: Violethorn comes with [[Devilbat#Meiji\|Devilbat]]'s "Devil Waver" weapon, while [[White Leo#Meiji\|White Leo]] has Violethorn's "Tomahorn".

	: ~~The interior of each chocoballs~~ box ~~contains super-brief bio data for two~~ of ~~the twenty possible beasts, as well as rules for~~ three ~~different styles~~ of ~~game: the traditional Fire~~/~~Wood/Water deal~~, a "~~flick the figures and knock your opponent over~~" ~~deal~~, and ~~a more involved game that requires character data from Meiji~~'s ''~~other~~'~~' candy-based ''Beastformers'' merch~~, ~~the Battle Cards (see below)~~.		: 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'': '''9'''		**''ID number'': '''9'''

	: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Violethorn, 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 Violethorn, 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.

NebulanFree: /* Meiji candy toys */

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Meiji candy toys

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	**''Accessories'': "Devil Waver" weapon		**''Accessories'': "Devil Waver" weapon

	: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Bowdog was sold both as a Gacha 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. Violethorn comes with [[Devilbat#Meiji\|Devilbat]]'s "Devil Waver" weapon, while [[White Leo#Meiji\|White Leo]] has Violethorn's "Tomahorn".		: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of Bowdog was sold both as a Gacha 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. Violethorn comes with [[Devilbat#Meiji\|Devilbat]]'s "Devil Waver" weapon, while [[White Leo#Meiji\|White Leo]] has Violethorn's "Tomahorn".

	: The interior of each chocoballs box contains super-brief bio data for two of the twenty possible beasts, as well as rules for three different styles of game: the traditional Fire/Wood/Water deal, a "flick the figures and knock your opponent over" deal, and a more involved game that requires character data from Meiji's ''other'' candy-based ''Beastformers'' merch, the Battle Cards (see below).		: The interior of each chocoballs box contains super-brief bio data for two of the twenty possible beasts, as well as rules for three different styles of game: the traditional Fire/Wood/Water deal, a "flick the figures and knock your opponent over" deal, and a more involved game that requires character data from Meiji's ''other'' candy-based ''Beastformers'' merch, the Battle Cards (see below).

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-08-23T08:09:23Z

Toys

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	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	[[File:BF-toy Violethorn.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BF-toy Violethorn.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, 1988)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, 1988)}}</ul>
	**''ID number'': '''25'''		:*''ID number'': '''25'''
	**''Pack'': '''G'''		:*''Pack'': '''G'''
	**''Accessories'': "Tomahorn" MVP Weapon		:*''Accessories'': "Tomahorn" MVP Weapon

	: Released only in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' sequel series, Violethorn is an anthropomorphic bison in lavender robotic armor. His left arm ends in a two-pronged claw. 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, Violethorn is an anthropomorphic bison in lavender robotic armor. His left arm ends in a two-pronged claw. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.
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	{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}
	*'''Violethorn''' (Gacha Beastformer, 1988)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Violethorn''' (Gacha Beastformer, 1988)}}</ul>
	**''ID number:'' '''25'''		:*''ID number:'' '''25'''
	**''Accessories'': Weapon		:*''Accessories'': Weapon

	: Many of the first-series Beastformers were also sold in Takara's [[Gacha]] capsule machines, Violethorn included, for the same price as the regular boxed releases. 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 Takara's [[Gacha]] capsule machines, Violethorn included, for the same price as the regular boxed releases. 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).

	: According to the pack-in slip that came with the Gacha toys, fifteen of these beasts could also come in rare all-white/cream versions; ''presumably'' there is a white version of Violethorn, but it has not been confirmed.		: According to the pack-in slip that came with the Gacha toys, fifteen of these beasts could also come in rare all-white/cream versions; ''presumably'' there is a white version of Violethorn, but it has not been confirmed.
			{{-}}

	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==

M Sipher at 12:53, 7 February 2022

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	{{factions\|autobot}}		{{factions\|autobot}}
	:''Violethorn is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Violethorn is a [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[File:BF-~~toy Violethorn~~.jpg\|upright=2\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BF-art VoilethornMeijiCard.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	You'd be hard-pressed to find a [[Beastformer]] as up-and-at-'em as '''Violethorn''' (バイオレットホーン ''Baiorettohōn''). He never misses his daily training, never puts off any task he can do right away, and he will stick to that task until it's complete. He firmly believes that working to make today better ensures a better tomorrow. He's one of the most physically powerful beings on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]], and keeps a friendly competition going with [[Bluehorse]]. And with his [[MVP Weapon]] Tomahorn (トマホーン ''Tomahōn'') in-hand, he can cleave boulders in two or smash things to a million pieces with ease.
			You'd be hard-pressed to find a [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]] as up-and-at-'em as '''Violethorn''' (バイオレットホーン ''Baiorettohōn''). He never misses his daily training, never puts off any task he can do right away, and he will stick to that task until it's complete. He firmly believes that working to make today better ensures a better tomorrow. He's one of the most physically powerful beings on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]], and keeps a friendly competition going with [[Bluehorse]]. And with his [[MVP Weapon]] Tomahorn (トマホーン ''Tomahōn'') in-hand, he can cleave boulders in two or smash things to a million pieces with ease.

	Following the Great War, he became Emperor of [[North Snarl\|Bowdonia]], working under his good friend King [[Bowdog]]. With the brilliant canine directing Violethorn's monstrous strength, the two make for a powerful pair.		Following the Great War, he became Emperor of [[North Snarl\|Bowdonia]], working under his good friend King [[Bowdog]]. With the brilliant canine directing Violethorn's monstrous strength, the two make for a powerful pair.
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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
			[[File:BF-toy Violethorn.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, 1988)
	**''ID number'': '''25'''		**''ID number'': '''25'''
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	**''Accessories'': "Tomahorn" MVP Weapon		**''Accessories'': "Tomahorn" MVP Weapon

	: Released only in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''[[Beastformers]]'' sequel series, Violethorn is an anthropomorphic bison in lavender robotic armor. His left arm ends in a two-pronged claw. 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, Violethorn is an anthropomorphic bison in lavender robotic armor. His left arm ends in a two-pronged claw. 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 come with more blue-tinted purple armor; it's uncertain if the Takara version has similar (minor) paint variation.		: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure can come with more blue-tinted purple armor; it's uncertain if the Takara version has similar (minor) paint variation.

M Sipher at 13:02, 21 December 2021

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	~~{{picsneeded}}~~
	{{factions\|autobot}}		{{factions\|autobot}}
	:''Violethorn is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Violethorn is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	~~{{mainpic}}~~		[[File:BF-toy Violethorn.jpg\|upright=2\|thumb\|]]

	You'd be hard-pressed to find a [[Beastformer]] as up-and-at-'em as '''Violethorn''' (バイオレットホーン ''Baiorettohōn''). He never misses his daily training, never puts off any task he can do right away, and he will stick to that task until it's complete. He firmly believes that working to make today better ensures a better tomorrow. He's one of the most physically powerful beings on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]], and keeps a friendly competition going with [[Bluehorse]]. And with his [[MVP Weapon]] Tomahorn (トマホーン ''Tomahōn'') in-hand, he can cleave boulders in two or smash things to a million pieces with ease.		You'd be hard-pressed to find a [[Beastformer]] as up-and-at-'em as '''Violethorn''' (バイオレットホーン ''Baiorettohōn''). He never misses his daily training, never puts off any task he can do right away, and he will stick to that task until it's complete. He firmly believes that working to make today better ensures a better tomorrow. He's one of the most physically powerful beings on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]], and keeps a friendly competition going with [[Bluehorse]]. And with his [[MVP Weapon]] Tomahorn (トマホーン ''Tomahōn'') in-hand, he can cleave boulders in two or smash things to a million pieces with ease.

Saix at 14:32, 15 November 2021

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	: According to the pack-in slip that came with the Gacha toys, fifteen of these beasts could also come in rare all-white/cream versions; ''presumably'' there is a white version of Violethorn, but it has not been confirmed.		: According to the pack-in slip that came with the Gacha toys, fifteen of these beasts could also come in rare all-white/cream versions; ''presumably'' there is a white version of Violethorn, but it has not been confirmed.

	~~{{-}}~~
	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===Meiji candy toys===		===Meiji candy toys===
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	: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Violethorn, 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 Violethorn, 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==
	* Violethorn is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.		* Violethorn is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.

M Sipher at 01:53, 14 November 2021

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===~~Transformers:~~ Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, ~~1987~~)		*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, 1988)
	**''~~Beast~~ ID number:'' '''25'''		**''ID number'': '''25'''
	**''Accessories:'' ~~Axe~~		**''Pack'': '''G'''
			**''Accessories'': "Tomahorn" MVP Weapon

	: ~~Part of~~ the ~~first series of~~ [[~~TakaraTomy\|Takara~~]]'s '~~'Beastformers'' toys~~, Violethorn is an anthropomorphic bison in lavender robotic armor. His left arm ends in a two-pronged claw. The [[rubsign]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Released only in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''[[Beastformers]]'' sequel series, Violethorn is an anthropomorphic bison in lavender robotic armor. His left arm ends in a two-pronged claw. 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 come with more blue-tinted purple armor; it's uncertain if the Takara version has similar (minor) paint variation.		: The [[Hasbro]] ''Battle Beasts'' release of the figure can come with more blue-tinted purple armor; 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 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. 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~~.		: 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.
	{{-}}
	{{anchor\|White}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|White}}
	*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, ~~1987~~)		*'''Violethorn''' (Gacha Beastformer, 1988)
	**''~~Beast~~ ID number:'' '''25'''		**''ID number:'' '''25'''
	**''Accessories'': Weapon		**''Accessories'': Weapon

	: Many of the first-series Beastformers were also sold in [[~~gacha\|gashapon~~]] capsule machines, Violethorn 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 Takara's [[Gacha]] capsule machines, Violethorn included, for the same price as the regular boxed releases. 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 are numerous~~ rare all-white/cream versions ~~of the gashapon Beastformers~~; presumably there is a white version of Violethorn, but it has not been confirmed.		: According to the pack-in slip that came with the Gacha toys, fifteen of these beasts could also come in rare all-white/cream versions; ''presumably'' there is a white version of Violethorn, but it has not been confirmed.

	===~~Beastformers~~===		{{-}}
	*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, 1988)		==Merchandise==
	**''Beast ID number'': '''25'''		===Meiji candy toys===
	**''Accessories'': "Tomahorn" MVP Weapon		{{anchor\|Meiji}}

	: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Violethorn 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 "Tomahorn".

	: 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.

	: 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\|Meiji}}
	*'''Violethorn''' (Gashapon/candy-toy Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Violethorn''' (Gashapon/candy-toy Beastformer, 1988)
	**''Meiji ID number'': '''9'''		**''Meiji ID number'': '''9'''
	**''Accessories'': "Devil Waver" weapon		**''Accessories'': "Devil Waver" weapon

	: A small, super-deformed, articulation-free version of ~~Violethorn~~ 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 Bowdog was sold both as a Gacha 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. Violethorn comes with [[Devilbat#Meiji\|Devilbat]]'s "Devil Waver" weapon, while [[White Leo#Meiji\|White Leo]] has Violethorn's "Tomahorn".

			: The interior of each chocoballs box contains super-brief bio data for two of the twenty possible beasts, as well as rules for three different styles of game: the traditional Fire/Wood/Water deal, a "flick the figures and knock your opponent over" deal, and a more involved game that requires character data from Meiji's ''other'' candy-based ''Beastformers'' merch, the Battle Cards (see below).

			{{-}}
			* '''Ramune Beastformers Battle Card''' (1988)
			**''Meiji ID number'': '''9'''

	: ~~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~~, ~~common for inexpensive toys~~ of that ~~nature~~. ~~Violethorn comes~~ with ~~[[Devilbat#Meiji\|Devilbat]]'s "Devil Waver" weapon, while [[White Leo#~~Meiji~~\|White Leo]] has Violethorn~~'~~s "Tomahorn"~~.		: A gold-foil "Battle Card" of Violethorn, 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==
			* Violethorn is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.
	* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "'''Vio'''" (バイオ ''Baio''), and notes he was born on the Violet Plateau.		* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "'''Vio'''" (バイオ ''Baio''), and notes he was born on the Violet Plateau.

M Sipher at 08:05, 27 August 2021

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	:''Violethorn is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Violethorn is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
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	'''Violethorn''' (バイオレットホーン ''Baiorettohōn'') ~~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~~. ~~His role in the~~ [[~~Autobot~~]]-~~allied Beastformer forces is strong warrior~~. ~~He holds~~ the ~~rank of~~ Emperor of [[Bowdonia]], under King [[Bowdog]], ~~and was born in [[Violet Plateau\|Violet]]~~.
			You'd be hard-pressed to find a [[Beastformer]] as up-and-at-'em as '''Violethorn''' (バイオレットホーン ''Baiorettohōn''). He never misses his daily training, never puts off any task he can do right away, and he will stick to that task until it's complete. He firmly believes that working to make today better ensures a better tomorrow. He's one of the most physically powerful beings on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]], and keeps a friendly competition going with [[Bluehorse]]. And with his [[MVP Weapon]] Tomahorn (トマホーン ''Tomahōn'') in-hand, he can cleave boulders in two or smash things to a million pieces with ease.

			Following the Great War, he became Emperor of [[North Snarl\|Bowdonia]], working under his good friend King [[Bowdog]]. With the brilliant canine directing Violethorn's monstrous strength, the two make for a powerful pair.

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	**''Accessories'': "Tomahorn" MVP Weapon		**''Accessories'': "Tomahorn" MVP Weapon

	: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Violethorn 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 "Tomahorn" ~~(トマホーン ''Tomahōn'')~~.		: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Violethorn 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 "Tomahorn".

	: ~~The initial early~~ releases ~~of this series had~~ the chance for ~~any Beastformer~~ to ~~have the~~ rare Burstsun ~~symbol; we'll probably never know if Violethorn was ever actually one~~ of ~~them~~. ~~Later~~ 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.)		: 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.

			: 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.)

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
			* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "'''Vio'''" (バイオ ''Baio''), and notes he was born on the Violet Plateau.

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''English:'' '''Bloodthirsty Bison'''		*''English:'' '''Bloodthirsty Bison'''

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	: 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 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. 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.		: 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 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. 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.
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	*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, 1987)		*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, 1987)
	**''Beast ID number:'' '''25'''		**''Beast ID number:'' '''25'''
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	: There are numerous rare all-white/cream versions of the gashapon Beastformers; presumably there is a white version of Violethorn, but it has not been confirmed.		: There are numerous rare all-white/cream versions of the gashapon Beastformers; presumably there is a white version of Violethorn, but it has not been confirmed.

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	*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Violethorn''' (Beastformer, 1988)
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	: 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, common for inexpensive toys of that nature. Violethorn comes with [[Devilbat#Meiji\|Devilbat]]'s "Devil Waver" weapon, while [[White Leo#Meiji\|White Leo]] has Violethorn's "Tomahorn".		: 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, common for inexpensive toys of that nature. Violethorn comes with [[Devilbat#Meiji\|Devilbat]]'s "Devil Waver" weapon, while [[White Leo#Meiji\|White Leo]] has Violethorn's "Tomahorn".

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	[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]		[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]
	[[Category:Beastformers emperors]]		[[Category:Beastformers emperors]]
			[[Category:Toy-only Beastformers]]