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''Beast Wars Reborn'' was a Japanese Transformer franchise from 2--6-2007.  It combined the 1999 American [[Beast Machines]] franchise with a Japanese version of the "Beast Wars 10th Anniversary" line.
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'''''Beast Wars Reborn''''' (ビーストウォーズリボーン) was a (very small) Japanese ''Transformers'' franchise from [[2006]] consisting of a prose series, a "[[Golden Disk]]" collection of concept art, and a single box set. The only toys released for ''Beast Wars Reborn'' were [[retool]]s of the original Ultra toys of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]].


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
A 4 part text story set after the events of Beast Machines ran in [[Figure Oh!]] magazine in late 2007 ties tot he re-release of the original [[Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)|Beast Megatron]] figures.
# [[The Mysterious Temple in Space]]
# [[Master of the Game]]
# ?
# ?


==External Links==
A 4-part text story set after the events of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars Returns]]'', printed in ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine from March to June, 2006 (issues #97-100), provided a storyline revolving around the retooled [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] figures. Following their deaths at the conclusion of that cartoon, the two leaders are resurrected in the "[[Unicron Trilogy]]" universe by the mysterious [[Logos Prime|Soundblaster]], who pits them against one another in order to find an heir to his powers over space and time.  The story and artwork were provided by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]].
* [http://www.allspark.com/index.php/200705071175/Beast-Wars/Beast-Wars-Reborn-Chapter-1-of-4-The-Mysterious-Temple-in-Space.html The Mysterious Temple in Space] - Translation
 
# "[[The Mysterious Temple in Space]]"
# "[[Master of the Game]]"
# "[[Planetfall (BWR)|Planetfall]]"
# "[[The Extraordinary Reformat]]"
 
==Toys==
[[File:BWReborntoy-Primal.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
[[File:BW Megatron BWReborn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
 
* '''Convoy vs Megatron''' ([[February]] 2006)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BWR-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Two swords, four missiles, flail/Two missiles, water squirter, "[[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disc]]" CD-ROM
 
:For the 10th Anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] retooled the original 1996 Ultra-sized toys. The [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars reborn|Optimus Primal toy]] had new beast and robot heads, plus a new robot chest piece sculpted to match the television series's portrayal. The color scheme was also altered to be show-accurate, changing the black to dark gray, much of the light gray to medium gray with hints of bronze, primary red to crimson, and blue to a more dull steel blue. All of the toy's previous [[gimmick]]s were retained with the sole exception of the "mutant head." The  [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Reborn|Megatron toy]] was given a new head sculpt and a new paint scheme based upon the appearance of the CGI model used in the ''Beast Wars'' television series.
 
:The two-pack included a [[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disk]]-styled CD-ROM that contains control art for a number of ''Beast Wars'' toys.
::*''[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/beast-wars-reborn/optimus-primal/847/1/ More information on ''Beast Wars'' Reborn Optimus Primal at Seibertron.com]''
::*''[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/beast-wars-reborn/megatron/846/ More information on ''Beast Wars'' Reborn Megatron at Seibertron.com]''
::*''[https://tformers.com/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=644 More information on the ''Beast Wars'' Reborn "Golden Disk" CD at TFormers.com]''
{{BWUltraOptimusPrimalMold}}
{{BWUltraMegatronMold}}
{{--}}
 
==Golden Disk concept art gallery==
<center>
<gallery heights=150px widths=150px>
File:BWRConcept01.jpg|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Cheetor]]
File:BWRConcept05.jpg|[[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Rattrap]]
File:BWRConcept07.jpg|[[Tigatron (BW)#Beast Wars|Tigatron]]
File:BW Megatron Transmetal concept.jpg|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#TM1|Transmetal Megatron]]
File:BWRConcept21.jpg|[[Rattrap (BW)/toys#TM1|Transmetal Rattrap]]
File:BWRConcept25.jpg|[[Tigerhawk#Beast Wars|Tigerhawk]]
File:BWRConcept35.jpg|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#TM2|Transmetal II Megatron]]
File:Nightviper.jpg|[[Night Viper]]
</gallery>
</center>
 
==See also==
*[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]
*[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]
*[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again]]


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Beast Wars Reborn (ビーストウォーズリボーン) was a (very small) Japanese Transformers franchise from 2006 consisting of a prose series, a "Golden Disk" collection of concept art, and a single box set. The only toys released for Beast Wars Reborn were retools of the original Ultra toys of Optimus Primal and Megatron.

Fiction

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A 4-part text story set after the events of Beast Wars Returns, printed in Figure Ō magazine from March to June, 2006 (issues #97-100), provided a storyline revolving around the retooled Optimus Primal and Megatron figures. Following their deaths at the conclusion of that cartoon, the two leaders are resurrected in the "Unicron Trilogy" universe by the mysterious Soundblaster, who pits them against one another in order to find an heir to his powers over space and time. The story and artwork were provided by Hirofumi Ichikawa.

  1. "The Mysterious Temple in Space"
  2. "Master of the Game"
  3. "Planetfall"
  4. "The Extraordinary Reformat"

Toys

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  • Convoy vs Megatron (February 2006)
    • Japanese ID number: BWR-01
    • Accessories: Two swords, four missiles, flail/Two missiles, water squirter, "Golden Disc" CD-ROM
For the 10th Anniversary of Beast Wars, Takara retooled the original 1996 Ultra-sized toys. The Optimus Primal toy had new beast and robot heads, plus a new robot chest piece sculpted to match the television series's portrayal. The color scheme was also altered to be show-accurate, changing the black to dark gray, much of the light gray to medium gray with hints of bronze, primary red to crimson, and blue to a more dull steel blue. All of the toy's previous gimmicks were retained with the sole exception of the "mutant head." The Megatron toy was given a new head sculpt and a new paint scheme based upon the appearance of the CGI model used in the Beast Wars television series.
The two-pack included a Golden Disk-styled CD-ROM that contains control art for a number of Beast Wars toys.
Beast Wars mold: Optimus Primal (Ultra Class)

Version 1:

  • TV Magazine Beast Wars C-1 Gold Convoy

  • C-1 Blue Convoy
  • C-1 Red Convoy

Version 2:

  • TakaraTomy: Beast Wars Reborn BWR-01 Convoy
Beast Wars mold: Megatron (Ultra Class)

Version 1:

Version 2:

  • Hasbro: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary Megatron
  • TakaraTomy: Beast Wars Reborn BWR-01 Megatron

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See also

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