Yellow Camelus - Revision history

Saix at 05:04, 3 July 2025

2025-07-03T05:04:57Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:04, 3 July 2025
Line 25:		Line 25:

	: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually available in Japan, though it was not exactly easy to obtain. As the Beastformer weapons were [[gang-molding\|gang-molded]] and often packed randomly, there was a chance that any individually-packed figure from the ''Transformers''-branded Series 2 and beyond could come with Camelus's weapon. It was also available as part of two "punch box" store contests, where the "Airnizer" could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes.		: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually available in Japan, though it was not exactly easy to obtain. As the Beastformer weapons were [[gang-molding\|gang-molded]] and often packed randomly, there was a chance that any individually-packed figure from the ''Transformers''-branded Series 2 and beyond could come with Camelus's weapon. It was also available as part of two "punch box" store contests, where the "Airnizer" could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes.
	~~{{-}}~~

	==Notes==		==Notes==

M Sipher: /* Beastformers */

2023-08-23T08:18:05Z

Beastformers

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:18, 23 August 2023
Line 14:		Line 14:
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	[[File:BF-toy YellowCamelus.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BF-toy YellowCamelus.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	*'''Yellow Camelus''' (Beastformer, <s>1987/1988</s>)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Yellow Camelus''' (Beastformer, <s>1987/1988</s>)}}</ul>
	**''ID number:'' '''47'''		:*''ID number:'' '''47'''
	**''Accessories:'' "Airnizer" MVP Weapon		:*''Accessories:'' "Airnizer" MVP Weapon

	: Yellow Camelus is a small, soft-plastic figure of an anthropomorphic camel in yellow-orange high-tech armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest that reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Yellow Camelus is a small, soft-plastic figure of an anthropomorphic camel in yellow-orange high-tech armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest that reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.
Line 25:		Line 25:

	: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually available in Japan, though it was not exactly easy to obtain. As the Beastformer weapons were [[gang-molding\|gang-molded]] and often packed randomly, there was a chance that any individually-packed figure from the ''Transformers''-branded Series 2 and beyond could come with Camelus's weapon. It was also available as part of two "punch box" store contests, where the "Airnizer" could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes.		: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually available in Japan, though it was not exactly easy to obtain. As the Beastformer weapons were [[gang-molding\|gang-molded]] and often packed randomly, there was a chance that any individually-packed figure from the ''Transformers''-branded Series 2 and beyond could come with Camelus's weapon. It was also available as part of two "punch box" store contests, where the "Airnizer" could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes.
			{{-}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

M Sipher: /* Beastformers */

2022-07-06T06:14:10Z

Beastformers

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:14, 6 July 2022
Line 22:		Line 22:
	: However, Yellow Camelus was one of ''twenty-two'' toys that were not released in [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s 1987 ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' line despite appearing on multiple toy and character checklists. While almost all of the others who were skipped in '87 got released in the 1988 post-''Transformers'' version of the line, Yellow Camelus and [[Scout Mouse]] were not, again despite appearing on checklists for that series, as well as getting full bios in the ''[[Hero Special 4: Beastformers]]'' mook. Why this happened is unknown.		: However, Yellow Camelus was one of ''twenty-two'' toys that were not released in [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s 1987 ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' line despite appearing on multiple toy and character checklists. While almost all of the others who were skipped in '87 got released in the 1988 post-''Transformers'' version of the line, Yellow Camelus and [[Scout Mouse]] were not, again despite appearing on checklists for that series, as well as getting full bios in the ''[[Hero Special 4: Beastformers]]'' mook. Why this happened is unknown.

	: Thus, the only way to get a "Yellow Camelus" is through the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' line, as "Hunchback Camel"~~. He could be found~~ in two-packs~~, or randomly packed with the various vehicles and accessories in the Hasbro line~~. The initial releases use the "mood ring" style of rubsign, with a black outline of the symbol against a color-changing backdrop. Late in the ''Battle Beasts'' line, all of the Battle Beasts could have a new version of the rubsign that reveals a full-color symbol on a black backdrop. There is also a paint variant, with a seemingly rarer version having darker, richer orange armor paint rather than the normal yellow-orange paint.		: Thus, the only way to get a "Yellow Camelus" is through the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' line, as "Hunchback Camel", available only in the "Series 2" two-packs. The initial releases use the "mood ring" style of rubsign, with a black outline of the symbol against a color-changing backdrop. Late in the ''Battle Beasts'' line, all of the Battle Beasts could have a new version of the rubsign that reveals a full-color symbol on a black backdrop. There is also a paint variant, with a seemingly rarer version having darker, richer orange armor paint rather than the normal yellow-orange paint.

	: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually available in Japan, though it was not exactly easy to obtain. As the Beastformer weapons were [[gang-molding\|gang-molded]] and often packed randomly, there was a chance that any individually-packed figure from the ''Transformers''-branded Series 2 and beyond could come with Camelus's weapon. It was also available as part of two "punch box" store contests, where the "Airnizer" could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes.		: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually available in Japan, though it was not exactly easy to obtain. As the Beastformer weapons were [[gang-molding\|gang-molded]] and often packed randomly, there was a chance that any individually-packed figure from the ''Transformers''-branded Series 2 and beyond could come with Camelus's weapon. It was also available as part of two "punch box" store contests, where the "Airnizer" could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes.

M Sipher at 03:36, 17 February 2022

2022-02-17T03:36:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:36, 17 February 2022
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{factions\|autobot}}		{{factions\|autobot}}
	:''Yellow Camelus is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Yellow Camelus is a [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[File:BF-~~toy YellowCamelus~~.jpg\|upright=2\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BF-art YellowCamelusMook.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]

	Formerly a transportation officer in [[White Leo]]'s army, '''Yellow Camelus''' (イエローキャメラス ''Ierō Kyamerasu'') now holds the rank of King of [[Muland\|Tell es-Sawwan]], a vast desert-covered country on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]]. He is the slow-but-steady sort, working tirelessly on problems and tasks until they are solved. In fact, he can get downright myopic at times, focusing on the task at hand to the exclusion of everything else. Worse, he quickly gets frustrated with those who take issue with his speed, or lack thereof.		Formerly a transportation officer in [[White Leo]]'s army, '''Yellow Camelus''' (イエローキャメラス ''Ierō Kyamerasu'') now holds the rank of King of [[Muland\|Tell es-Sawwan]], a vast desert-covered country on [[Beast (planet)\|planet Beast]]. He is the slow-but-steady sort, working tirelessly on problems and tasks until they are solved. In fact, he can get downright myopic at times, focusing on the task at hand to the exclusion of everything else. Worse, he quickly gets frustrated with those who take issue with his speed, or lack thereof.
Line 8:		Line 8:

	In battle, Camelus is not terribly imposing by himself, being both slow and not particularly strong. But he carries the Airnizer (エアナイザー ''Eanaizā'') [[MVP Weapon]], a powerful club that can manipulate local magnetic fields, creating powerful windstorms and tornadoes. This is extra dangerous when he's in his element, the sands of the Tell es Desert, which he can whip up into devastating sandstorms.		In battle, Camelus is not terribly imposing by himself, being both slow and not particularly strong. But he carries the Airnizer (エアナイザー ''Eanaizā'') [[MVP Weapon]], a powerful club that can manipulate local magnetic fields, creating powerful windstorms and tornadoes. This is extra dangerous when he's in his element, the sands of the Tell es Desert, which he can whip up into devastating sandstorms.

			{{TOCclear}}

	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
			[[File:BF-toy YellowCamelus.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|]]
	*'''Yellow Camelus''' (Beastformer, <s>1987/1988</s>)		*'''Yellow Camelus''' (Beastformer, <s>1987/1988</s>)
	**''ID number:'' '''47'''		**''ID number:'' '''47'''
Line 17:		Line 20:
	: Yellow Camelus is a small, soft-plastic figure of an anthropomorphic camel in yellow-orange high-tech armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest that reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Yellow Camelus is a small, soft-plastic figure of an anthropomorphic camel in yellow-orange high-tech armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest that reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.

	: However, Yellow Camelus was one of ''twenty-two'' toys that were not released in [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s 1987 ''[[Beastformers]]'' line despite appearing on multiple toy and character checklists. While almost all of the others who were skipped in '87 got released in the 1988 post-''Transformers'' version of the line, Yellow Camelus and [[Scout Mouse]] were not, again despite appearing on checklists for that series, as well as getting full bios in the ''[[Hero Special 4: Beastformers]]'' mook. Why this happened is unknown.		: However, Yellow Camelus was one of ''twenty-two'' toys that were not released in [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s 1987 ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' line despite appearing on multiple toy and character checklists. While almost all of the others who were skipped in '87 got released in the 1988 post-''Transformers'' version of the line, Yellow Camelus and [[Scout Mouse]] were not, again despite appearing on checklists for that series, as well as getting full bios in the ''[[Hero Special 4: Beastformers]]'' mook. Why this happened is unknown.

	: Thus, the only way to get a "Yellow Camelus" is through the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' line, as "Hunchback Camel". He could be found in two-packs, or randomly packed with the various vehicles and accessories in the Hasbro line. The initial releases use the "mood ring" style of rubsign, with a black outline of the symbol against a color-changing backdrop. Late in the ''Battle Beasts'' line, all of the Battle Beasts could have a new version of the rubsign that reveals a full-color symbol on a black backdrop. There is also a paint variant, with a seemingly rarer version having darker, richer orange armor paint rather than the normal yellow-orange paint.		: Thus, the only way to get a "Yellow Camelus" is through the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' line, as "Hunchback Camel". He could be found in two-packs, or randomly packed with the various vehicles and accessories in the Hasbro line. The initial releases use the "mood ring" style of rubsign, with a black outline of the symbol against a color-changing backdrop. Late in the ''Battle Beasts'' line, all of the Battle Beasts could have a new version of the rubsign that reveals a full-color symbol on a black backdrop. There is also a paint variant, with a seemingly rarer version having darker, richer orange armor paint rather than the normal yellow-orange paint.

	: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually ~~made~~ available in Japan, ~~but only~~ as part of two "punch box" store contests, where ~~his cactus-club~~ could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes~~. This is presumably because the weapons were [[gang-molding\|gang-molded]]~~.		: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually available in Japan, though it was not exactly easy to obtain. As the Beastformer weapons were [[gang-molding\|gang-molded]] and often packed randomly, there was a chance that any individually-packed figure from the ''Transformers''-branded Series 2 and beyond could come with Camelus's weapon. It was also available as part of two "punch box" store contests, where the "Airnizer" could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

M Sipher: /* Beastformers */

2021-11-13T05:21:22Z

Beastformers

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:21, 13 November 2021
Line 15:		Line 15:
	**''Accessories:'' "Airnizer" MVP Weapon		**''Accessories:'' "Airnizer" MVP Weapon

	: ~~Intended to be released in the second Series of ''[[Beastformers]]'',~~ Yellow Camelus is a small, soft-plastic figure of an anthropomorphic camel in yellow-orange high-tech armor~~, with a~~ [[rubsign]] on his chest that reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Yellow Camelus is a small, soft-plastic figure of an anthropomorphic camel in yellow-orange high-tech armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest that reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.

	: However, Yellow Camelus was one of ~~a handful of~~ toys that were not released in [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s 1987 ''Beastformers'' line despite appearing on multiple toy and character checklists. While ~~a few~~ others who were skipped in '87 got released in the 1988 ''Transformers''~~-less~~ version of the line, Yellow Camelus and [[Scout Mouse]] were not, again despite appearing on checklists for that series, as well as getting full bios in the ''[[Hero Special 4: Beastformers]]'' mook. Why this happened is unknown.		: However, Yellow Camelus was one of ''twenty-two'' toys that were not released in [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s 1987 ''[[Beastformers]]'' line despite appearing on multiple toy and character checklists. While almost all of the others who were skipped in '87 got released in the 1988 post-''Transformers'' version of the line, Yellow Camelus and [[Scout Mouse]] were not, again despite appearing on checklists for that series, as well as getting full bios in the ''[[Hero Special 4: Beastformers]]'' mook. Why this happened is unknown.

	: Thus, the only way to get a "Yellow Camelus" is through the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' line, as "Hunchback Camel". He could be found in two-packs, or randomly packed with the various vehicles and accessories in the Hasbro line. The initial releases use the "mood ring" style of rubsign, with a black outline of the symbol against a color-changing backdrop. Late in the ''Battle Beasts'' line, all of the Battle Beasts could have a new version of the rubsign that reveals a full-color symbol on a black backdrop. There is also a paint variant, with a seemingly rarer version having darker, richer orange armor paint rather than the normal yellow-orange paint.		: Thus, the only way to get a "Yellow Camelus" is through the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' line, as "Hunchback Camel". He could be found in two-packs, or randomly packed with the various vehicles and accessories in the Hasbro line. The initial releases use the "mood ring" style of rubsign, with a black outline of the symbol against a color-changing backdrop. Late in the ''Battle Beasts'' line, all of the Battle Beasts could have a new version of the rubsign that reveals a full-color symbol on a black backdrop. There is also a paint variant, with a seemingly rarer version having darker, richer orange armor paint rather than the normal yellow-orange paint.

	: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually made available in Japan, but only as part of ~~the~~ two "punch box" store contests, where his cactus-club could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes.		: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually made available in Japan, but only as part of two "punch box" store contests, where his cactus-club could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes. This is presumably because the weapons were [[gang-molding\|gang-molded]].

	==Notes==		==Notes==

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2021-11-13T05:16:43Z

Toys

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:16, 13 November 2021
Line 12:		Line 12:
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Yellow Camelus''' (Beastformer, <s>1987/1988</s>)		*'''Yellow Camelus''' (Beastformer, <s>1987/1988</s>)
	**''~~Beast~~ ID number:'' '''47'''		**''ID number:'' '''47'''
	**''Accessories:'' "Airnizer" MVP Weapon		**''Accessories:'' "Airnizer" MVP Weapon

Saix at 15:00, 12 August 2021

2021-08-12T15:00:08Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:00, 12 August 2021
Line 36:		Line 36:
	[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]		[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]
	[[Category:Beastformers kings]]		[[Category:Beastformers kings]]
	[[Category:Toy-only ~~characters~~]]		[[Category:Toy-only Beastformers]]
	[[Category:Unreleased toys]]		[[Category:Unreleased toys]]

Saix at 14:18, 12 August 2021

2021-08-12T14:18:06Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:18, 12 August 2021
Line 35:		Line 35:

	[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]		[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]
	[[Category:~~Kings~~]]		[[Category:Beastformers kings]]
	[[Category:Toy-only characters]]		[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
	[[Category:Unreleased toys]]		[[Category:Unreleased toys]]

Saix at 15:13, 11 August 2021

2021-08-11T15:13:24Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:13, 11 August 2021
Line 8:		Line 8:

	In battle, Camelus is not terribly imposing by himself, being both slow and not particularly strong. But he carries the Airnizer (エアナイザー ''Eanaizā'') [[MVP Weapon]], a powerful club that can manipulate local magnetic fields, creating powerful windstorms and tornadoes. This is extra dangerous when he's in his element, the sands of the Tell es Desert, which he can whip up into devastating sandstorms.		In battle, Camelus is not terribly imposing by himself, being both slow and not particularly strong. But he carries the Airnizer (エアナイザー ''Eanaizā'') [[MVP Weapon]], a powerful club that can manipulate local magnetic fields, creating powerful windstorms and tornadoes. This is extra dangerous when he's in his element, the sands of the Tell es Desert, which he can whip up into devastating sandstorms.


	==Toys==		==Toys==
Line 23:		Line 22:

	: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually made available in Japan, but only as part of the two "punch box" store contests, where his cactus-club could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes.		: Oddly, his ''weapon'' was actually made available in Japan, but only as part of the two "punch box" store contests, where his cactus-club could be found among the randomly-packed baggies of weapons available in all of the non-[[Battle Drill]] prizes.


	==Notes==		==Notes==
Line 38:		Line 36:
	[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]		[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]
	[[Category:Kings]]		[[Category:Kings]]
	[[Category: Toy-only characters]]		[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
	[[Category: Unreleased toys]]		[[Category:Unreleased toys]]

M Sipher at 09:47, 11 August 2021

2021-08-11T09:47:35Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:47, 11 August 2021
Line 7:		Line 7:
	But even this unyielding ungulate has his soft spot, and that's in his friendship with his subordinate Emperor, the ever-energetic and cheerful [[Smileduck]].		But even this unyielding ungulate has his soft spot, and that's in his friendship with his subordinate Emperor, the ever-energetic and cheerful [[Smileduck]].

	In battle, Camelus is not terribly imposing by himself, being both slow and not particularly strong. But he carries the Airnizer (エアナイザー ''Eanaizā'') [[MVP Weapon]], a powerful club that can manipulate local magnetic fields, ~~whipping up~~ powerful windstorms and tornadoes. This is extra dangerous when he's in his element, the sands of the Tell es Desert, which he can whip up into devastating sandstorms.		In battle, Camelus is not terribly imposing by himself, being both slow and not particularly strong. But he carries the Airnizer (エアナイザー ''Eanaizā'') [[MVP Weapon]], a powerful club that can manipulate local magnetic fields, creating powerful windstorms and tornadoes. This is extra dangerous when he's in his element, the sands of the Tell es Desert, which he can whip up into devastating sandstorms.