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|romaji=Beast-sei no Hanran | |romaji=Beast-sei no Hanran | ||
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|production company=[[TakaraTomy|Takara]], [[Toei]] | |production company=[[TakaraTomy|Takara]], [[Toei Animation|Toei]] | ||
|airdate=[[July 31]], [[1987]] | |airdate=[[July 31]], [[1987]] | ||
|writer=[[Yoshihisa Araki]] | |writer=[[Yoshihisa Araki]] | ||
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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[ | [[File:RebellionBeast Snakebomb vs Yellowgiraffe.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Jumping out of the water beats laser stick!"]] | ||
While patrolling the solar system, the [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] detect intruders on board [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] go to the armory to check it out and find [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] hiding behind a crate, having stowed away. Moments later the boy is saved from a falling barrel by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], who anticipated his actions and also stowed away. Fortress lets them hang out on the bridge, so long as they behave. They soon detect two objects approaching the ship, which turned out to be [[Hedgehog]] and [[Rabbit Kid]], two [[Beastformer|Beastformers]] from the planet [[Beast (planet)| Beast]], adrift in space in [[exosuit]]s. The pair collapse on arrival and are taken inside for medical attention. They explain they have come seeking the aid of the Autobots in liberating their homeworld from the [[Decepticon]]s. Fortress reports the situation to Rodimus Prime, and Maximus heads for Beast. | While patrolling the solar system, the [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] detect intruders on board [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] go to the armory to check it out and find [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] hiding behind a crate, having stowed away. Moments later the boy is saved from a falling barrel by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], who anticipated his actions and also stowed away. Fortress lets them hang out on the bridge, so long as they behave. They soon detect two objects approaching the ship, which turned out to be [[Hedgehog]] and [[Rabbit Kid]], two [[Beastformer (species)|Beastformers]] from the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]], adrift in space in [[exosuit]]s. The pair collapse on arrival and are taken inside for medical attention. They explain they have come seeking the aid of the Autobots in liberating their homeworld from the [[Decepticon]]s. Fortress reports the situation to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]], and Maximus heads for Beast. | ||
On Beast, a platoon of soldiers under the command of the heroic [[White Leo]] attempt to liberate the prisoners being used as slave labor in a massive underground factory, but are defeated in battle by the evil Beastformers led by [[Alligatron]], who have sided with the Decepticons. As White Leo debates what to do next, the Autobots arrive on the planet. While they're disembarking, they're spotted by the villainous [[Snakebomb]], who reports back to Alligatron, who in turn reports to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] on [[Chaar]]. Galvatron and the Decepticon Headmasters prepare to head to Beast, and send warning to [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] that the Autobots have arrived on the planet. | On Beast, a platoon of soldiers under the command of the heroic [[White Leo]] attempt to liberate the prisoners being used as slave labor in a massive underground factory, but are defeated in battle by the evil Beastformers led by [[Alligatron]], who have sided with the Decepticons. As White Leo debates what to do next, the Autobots arrive on the planet. While they're disembarking, they're spotted by the villainous [[Snakebomb (Beastformers)|Snakebomb]], who reports back to Alligatron, who in turn reports to [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] on [[Chaar]]. Galvatron and the Decepticon Headmasters prepare to head to Beast, and send warning to [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] that the Autobots have arrived on the planet. | ||
[[ | [[File:RebellionBeast Wheelie Daniel captured.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I demand to see my laywer."]] | ||
The rebels are cheered by the appearance of the Autobots, and the Headmasters and White Leo work on their strategy for rescuing the prisoners. Meanwhile Wheelie and Daniel wander off and come across a [[Monkey Beastformer child|young ape Beastformer]], whose parents are among those who are prisoners of the Decepticons. He talks the pair into mounting a rescue and leads them to the Decepticon factory. Once they see how many Beastformers are guarding the place, they decide a frontal assault would be a bad idea, but unfortunately for them they've already been spotted, and the Beastformers chase them down. | The rebels are cheered by the appearance of the Autobots, and the Headmasters and White Leo work on their strategy for rescuing the prisoners. Meanwhile, Wheelie and Daniel wander off and come across a [[Monkey Beastformer child|young ape Beastformer]], whose parents are among those who are prisoners of the Decepticons. He talks the pair into mounting a rescue and leads them to the Decepticon factory. Once they see how many Beastformers are guarding the place, they decide a frontal assault would be a bad idea, but unfortunately for them they've already been spotted, and the Beastformers chase them down. | ||
Rodimus and the [[Monsterbot]]s arrive in the [[Trainbot]]s, and find Battleship Maximus deserted. The Monsterbots split up to look for everyone. | Rodimus and the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s arrive in the [[Trainbot]]s, and find Battleship Maximus deserted. The Monsterbots split up to look for everyone. | ||
[[ | [[File:RebellionBeast Rodimus pins Galvatron.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|This is pretty much the exact moment that Cyclonus completely stops being remotely badass.]] | ||
The Headmasters are scouting out the Decepticon factory when they spot Wheelie and Daniel being led away. Chromedome and Hardhead charge off to rescue the pair, only to be stopped short when the Decepticon Headmasters jump out of the swamp and seize the pair. [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] and [[Brainstorm]] swap bodies with their comrades, and begin fighting. Fortress meanwhile learns from the Beastformers that there's a shortcut under the [[piragilon]] swamp, and suggests they take it while the Autobots battle the Decepticons. The Beastformers don't think it's safe to go via the swamp, what with the metal-eating piragilons in it. Luckily they don't have to worry about that, as Rodimus arrives with Battleship Maximus and drains the swamp. While the Beastformers head through, Galvatron confronts Rodimus. The pair begin wrestling on the ground, and Cyclonus attempts to hit Rodimus with a rock, only to smack Galvatron in the face with it instead. | The Headmasters are scouting out the Decepticon factory when they spot Wheelie and Daniel being led away. Chromedome and Hardhead charge off to rescue the pair, only to be stopped short when the Decepticon Headmasters jump out of the swamp and seize the pair. [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] swap bodies with their comrades, and begin fighting. Fortress meanwhile learns from the Beastformers that there's a shortcut under the [[piragilon]] swamp, and suggests they take it while the Autobots battle the Decepticons. The Beastformers don't think it's safe to go via the swamp, what with the metal-eating piragilons in it. Luckily they don't have to worry about that, as Rodimus arrives with Battleship Maximus and drains the swamp. While the Beastformers head through, Galvatron confronts Rodimus. The pair begin wrestling on the ground, and Cyclonus attempts to hit Rodimus with a rock, only to smack Galvatron in the face with it instead. | ||
[[ | [[File:RebellionBeast frog whips dog.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Get up before I frog-march you to Galvatron."]] | ||
In the factory, conditions are grim, with exhausted slaves being whipped to keep them working. The guards are drawn away by the Autobot attack, allowing the young ape to untie Daniel and Wheelie and they begin freeing the prisoners. As they head to the exit, they encounter the Monsterbots, who report they're surrounded by enemy Beastformers. Luckily the young ape knows of a shortcut, and they head out through it. | In the factory, conditions are grim, with exhausted slaves being whipped to keep them working. The guards are drawn away by the Autobot attack, allowing the young ape to untie Daniel and Wheelie and they begin freeing the prisoners. As they head to the exit, they encounter the Monsterbots, who report they're surrounded by enemy Beastformers. Luckily the young ape knows of a shortcut, and they head out through it. | ||
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* [[Brainstorm]] (1) | * [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] (1) | ||
* [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (2) | * [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (2) | ||
* [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (3) | * [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (3) | ||
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* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] (5) | * [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] (5) | ||
* [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] (7) | * [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] (7) | ||
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (10) | * [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] (10) | ||
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] (11) | * [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] (11) | ||
* [[ | * [[Shouki]] (39) | ||
* [[Suiken]] (40) | * [[Suiken]] (40) | ||
* [[Getsuei]] (41) | * [[Getsuei]] (41) | ||
* [[Kaen]] (42) | * [[Kaen]] (42) | ||
* [[Seizan]] (43) | * [[Seizan]] (43) | ||
* [[Yukikaze ( | * [[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]] (44) | ||
* [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]] (45) | * [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]] (45) | ||
* [[Grotusque]] (46) | * [[Grotusque]] (46) | ||
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* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (12) | * [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] (12) | ||
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (13) | * [[Scourge (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] (13) | ||
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]] (14) | * [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]] (14) | ||
* [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] (15) | * [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] (15) | ||
* [[Tantrum]] (16) | * [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] (16) | ||
* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (17) | * [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (17) | ||
* [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] (18) | * [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] (18) | ||
* [[Headstrong]] (19) | * [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]] (19) | ||
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (20) | * [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (20) | ||
* [[Weirdwolf]] (35) | * [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] (35) | ||
* [[Skullcruncher]] (36) | * [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] (36) | ||
* [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] (37) | * [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] (37) | ||
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* [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (6) | * [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (6) | ||
|h4=[[Beastformer|Beastformers]]|c4= | |h4=[[Beastformer (species)|Beastformers]]|c4= | ||
* [[Hedgehog]] (8) | * [[Hedgehog]] (8) | ||
* [[Rabbit Kid]] (9) | * [[Rabbit Kid]] (9) | ||
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* [[Beafox]] (28) | * [[Beafox]] (28) | ||
* [[Devilbat]] (29) | * [[Devilbat]] (29) | ||
* [[Snakebomb]] (30) | * [[Snakebomb (Beastformers)|Snakebomb]] (30) | ||
* [[Killer Fish]] (31) | * [[Killer Fish]] (31) | ||
* [[Alligatron]] (32) | * [[Alligatron]] (32) | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
{{note|The following quotes are from the Omni Productions dub.}} | {{note|The following quotes are from the Omni Productions dub.}} | ||
"Darn those Decepticons! They'll do anything to satisfy their own needs! Hrmmmmmmm~" | |||
:—'''Fortress Maximus''' darns the '''Decepticons''' to heck. | |||
"Can I try and lure Rodimus Prime out first?"<br /> | "Can I try and lure Rodimus Prime out first?"<br /> | ||
"What a good idea that is. You just mind your own business!" | "What a good idea that is. You just mind your own business!" | ||
:—'''Scourge''' and '''Galvatron''' | :—'''Scourge''' and '''Galvatron''' don't have a good working relationship. | ||
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"Aw, hey what do you mean? You can't say that!"<br /> | "Aw, hey what do you mean? You can't say that!"<br /> | ||
"But I'm right! You're gutless and you're scared of everything." | "But I'm right! You're gutless and you're scared of everything." | ||
:—'''Wheelie''' | :—'''Wheelie''' shoots '''Daniel''' down in flames. | ||
"The game is over, Autobots! You're going to turn into dust balls floating in space!" | "The game is over, Autobots! You're going to turn into dust balls floating in space!" | ||
:—'''Galvatron''' | :—'''Galvatron''' needs to work on his threats. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
===Continuity notes=== | |||
[[File:Hm5 fortmax headmode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Recruit five teenagers with attitude!]] | |||
*Fortress appears in "head mode" for the first time in this episode, controlling Battleship Maximus from the bridge by connecting to it as a head. The head, of course, is that of Fortress Maximus, who will not appear until "[[Head On!! Fortress Maximus]]". So it kinda neuters any surprise by having his big ol' noggin appear so far ahead of time. | |||
*This episode features the first time that the Headmasters exchange heads, boosting their energy and controlling each other's Transtectors. Although the technique is not named at this point, it will later come to be known as the "Cross-Head On". | |||
*Although it is never directly referred to again, the blueprint the Autobots discover is for a portion of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s [[Transtector]], which is currently being constructed by enslaved Beastformers on the planet [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]], as we will see in future episodes. | |||
*The Transformers would visit planet Beast again in the manga special, "[[The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!]]". | |||
===Animation and technical errors=== | ===Animation and technical errors=== | ||
*As Fortress tells Rabbit Kid to relax, the bed the Beastformers are on is missing. | *As Fortress tells Rabbit Kid to relax, the bed the Beastformers are on is missing. | ||
*White Leo runs through the faction alignments, particularly that the reptile, fish and amphibian-type Beastformers have aligned with the Decepticons, while the mammals are the rebels, who ultimately align with, and are aided by, the Autobots. However, Daniel, Wheelie and Rodimus Prime are attacked by bats... which are mammals. | |||
*Just after Skullcruncher ambushes Chromedome and Hardhead at the river, he is briefly colored similar to Weirdwolf. | *Just after Skullcruncher ambushes Chromedome and Hardhead at the river, he is briefly colored similar to Weirdwolf. | ||
*In the same scene, as Highbrow rushes to save Chromedome and Hardhead, his chestplate keeps changing color. | *In the same scene, as Highbrow rushes to save Chromedome and Hardhead, his chestplate keeps changing color. | ||
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*Just before being attacked by the steel-eating piranha, Cyclonus is shown using Soundblaster's weapon. | *Just before being attacked by the steel-eating piranha, Cyclonus is shown using Soundblaster's weapon. | ||
===Continuity | ===Continuity errors=== | ||
*While being held in headlocks, Chromedome and Hardhead are able to detach their heads from their Transectors, at which point the Decepticons' grasp on them is pretty much neutered. Why don't they just slip free at this point instead of switching bodies and re-entering the headlocks? | |||
* | |||
*This episode features the | ===Trivia=== | ||
*This episode features the animated debut of the criminally-overlooked [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s. | |||
*The | *The dub pronounces "Beast" as "Pissto". Tee hee! | ||
===Foreign localization=== | ===Foreign localization=== | ||
'''English''' | '''English''' | ||
:*'' | :*''Title:'' "'''The Revolt on Planet Pisto'''" ([[Omni Productions]] dub) | ||
:*''Original airdate:'' | :*''Original airdate:'' [[August 9]], [[1992]] | ||
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::*Platinum Tiger is referred to as "Saber Sword Tiger" in the subtitles introducing him, despite the dialogue subtitles soon after using "Platinum Tiger". | ::*Platinum Tiger is referred to as "Saber Sword Tiger" in the subtitles introducing him, despite the dialogue subtitles soon after using "Platinum Tiger". | ||
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* | '''Italian''' | ||
:*''Title:'' "'''Il pianeta delle belve'''" ("Planet of beasts") | |||
:*''Original airdate:'' ? | |||
::*The first lines are replaced by the narrator talking. He weirdly starts by saying: «Fortress, Maximus, and the other Headmasters [...]», like if "Fortress" and "Maximus" were the names of two characters. | |||
::*In the line immediately after the opening narration, the Decepticons are called by their Japanese name, and without any article preceding it. | |||
::*Once, the narrator says that the Decepticons are "swooping in from Destron", like if they came from a place called Destron, which is actually the Decepticons' Japanese name. | |||
'''Mandarin''' | |||
:*''Title:'' "'''Beast-xīngrén Bàodòng '''" (比斯特星人暴动, "Riot of Aliens Beast") | |||
:*''Original airdate:'' ? | |||
'''Russian''' | |||
:*''Title:'' "'''Vosstaniye na planete Bisto'''" (Восстание на планете Бисто, "Rebellion on Planet Beast") | |||
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 5]], [[1994]] | |||
===Toys inspired by this episode=== | |||
*'''Targetmaster Doublecross''' ([[November 25]], [[2017]]) | |||
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LG-51''' | |||
:[[White Leo#Legends|White Leo]] functions as the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] of ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Doublecross#Legends|Doublecross]]. | |||
{{-}} | |||
*'''Repug & Grotes''' (2-pack, [[January 26]], 2019) | |||
**''ID number'': '''LG-EX''' | |||
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Hedgehog#Legends|Hedgehog]] is a re-release of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Hedgehog#Titans Return|Dastard]], forming the head of [[Repugnus (G1)#LGEX|Repug]]. Hedgehog is also compatible with any Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class ''Titans Return''-style figure. He was available in a multi-pack with [[Platinum Tiger#Legends|Platinum Tiger]] and [[Grotusque#Legends|Grotes]]. | |||
{{-}} | |||
*'''Repug & Grotes''' ('''Repugnus & Grotusque''') (2-pack, [[January 26]], 2019) | |||
**''ID number'': '''LG-EX''' | |||
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Platinum Tiger#Legends|Platinum Tiger]] is a re-release of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Platinum Tiger#Titans Return|Fengul]], forming the head of [[Grotusque#Legends|Grotes]]. Platinum Tiger is also compatible with any Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class ''Titans Return''-style figure. He was available in a multi-pack with [[Hedgehog#Legends|Hedgehog]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#LGEX|Repug]]. | |||
{{--}} | |||
==Home video releases== | ==Home video releases== | ||
{{homevidnote|omni}} | {{homevidnote|omni}} | ||
;Laserdisc | ;Laserdisc | ||
[[ | [[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1996 — ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. | ||
;DVD | ;DVD | ||
[[ | [[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers: Takara'' ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) — Omni dub only.<br> | ||
[[ | [[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2002 — ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' — DVD Box ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.<br> | ||
[[ | [[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — The Takara Collection Vol 1 — ''Transformers: Headmasters'' ([[Metrodome]])<br> | ||
[[ | [[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Takara Collection (Metrodome)<br> | ||
[[ | [[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers: Headmasters'' ([[Madman Entertainment]])<br> | ||
[[ | [[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Japan Generation 1'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment)<br> | ||
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''Transformers Japanese Collection: Headmasters'' ([[Shout! Factory]]) — Japanese audio with optional English subtitles only.<br> | |||
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2012 — ''Transformers: The Japanese Collection'' (Shout! Factory) — Japanese audio with optional English subtitles only. | |||
[[Category:Beastformers | [[Category:Beastformers media]] | ||
[[Category:The Headmasters episodes]] | [[Category:The Headmasters episodes]] | ||
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| "Rebellion on Planet Beast" (Beast-sei no Hanran) | ||||||
| Production company | Takara, Toei | |||||
| Airdate | July 31, 1987 | |||||
| Writer | Yoshihisa Araki | |||||
| Director | Akinori Ōrai | |||||
| Animation studio | Toei | |||||
| Continuity | Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity | |||||
The Autobots head for planet Beast to aid the native Beastformers in repelling a Decepticon invasion.
Synopsis
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While patrolling the solar system, the Autobot Headmasters detect intruders on board Battleship Maximus. Chromedome and Hardhead go to the armory to check it out and find Daniel Witwicky hiding behind a crate, having stowed away. Moments later the boy is saved from a falling barrel by Wheelie, who anticipated his actions and also stowed away. Fortress lets them hang out on the bridge, so long as they behave. They soon detect two objects approaching the ship, which turned out to be Hedgehog and Rabbit Kid, two Beastformers from the planet Beast, adrift in space in exosuits. The pair collapse on arrival and are taken inside for medical attention. They explain they have come seeking the aid of the Autobots in liberating their homeworld from the Decepticons. Fortress reports the situation to Rodimus Prime, and Maximus heads for Beast.
On Beast, a platoon of soldiers under the command of the heroic White Leo attempt to liberate the prisoners being used as slave labor in a massive underground factory, but are defeated in battle by the evil Beastformers led by Alligatron, who have sided with the Decepticons. As White Leo debates what to do next, the Autobots arrive on the planet. While they're disembarking, they're spotted by the villainous Snakebomb, who reports back to Alligatron, who in turn reports to Galvatron on Chaar. Galvatron and the Decepticon Headmasters prepare to head to Beast, and send warning to Cyclonus and Scourge that the Autobots have arrived on the planet.
The rebels are cheered by the appearance of the Autobots, and the Headmasters and White Leo work on their strategy for rescuing the prisoners. Meanwhile, Wheelie and Daniel wander off and come across a young ape Beastformer, whose parents are among those who are prisoners of the Decepticons. He talks the pair into mounting a rescue and leads them to the Decepticon factory. Once they see how many Beastformers are guarding the place, they decide a frontal assault would be a bad idea, but unfortunately for them they've already been spotted, and the Beastformers chase them down.
Rodimus and the Monsterbots arrive in the Trainbots, and find Battleship Maximus deserted. The Monsterbots split up to look for everyone.
The Headmasters are scouting out the Decepticon factory when they spot Wheelie and Daniel being led away. Chromedome and Hardhead charge off to rescue the pair, only to be stopped short when the Decepticon Headmasters jump out of the swamp and seize the pair. Highbrow and Brainstorm swap bodies with their comrades, and begin fighting. Fortress meanwhile learns from the Beastformers that there's a shortcut under the piragilon swamp, and suggests they take it while the Autobots battle the Decepticons. The Beastformers don't think it's safe to go via the swamp, what with the metal-eating piragilons in it. Luckily they don't have to worry about that, as Rodimus arrives with Battleship Maximus and drains the swamp. While the Beastformers head through, Galvatron confronts Rodimus. The pair begin wrestling on the ground, and Cyclonus attempts to hit Rodimus with a rock, only to smack Galvatron in the face with it instead.
In the factory, conditions are grim, with exhausted slaves being whipped to keep them working. The guards are drawn away by the Autobot attack, allowing the young ape to untie Daniel and Wheelie and they begin freeing the prisoners. As they head to the exit, they encounter the Monsterbots, who report they're surrounded by enemy Beastformers. Luckily the young ape knows of a shortcut, and they head out through it.
Meanwhile, the battle rages between the Autobots and Decepticons above, until Galvatron is knocked into the grip of the piragilons by Battleship Maximus, and the villains retreat.
Wheelie, Daniel and the freed slaves run into White Leo's team on the way out, and they all arrive outside to encounter Chromedome. As everyone is reunited, Rodimus and Fortress have cause for concern as they examine the blueprints for what was being constructed in the factory—a small component of some mysterious larger machine. Rodimus orders the Monsterbots to stay on the planet in case the Decepticons return, and the Autobots and Beastformers part as friends.
Featured characters
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| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans | Beastformers |
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Quotes
[edit]The following quotes are from the Omni Productions dub.
"Darn those Decepticons! They'll do anything to satisfy their own needs! Hrmmmmmmm~"
- —Fortress Maximus darns the Decepticons to heck.
"Can I try and lure Rodimus Prime out first?"
"What a good idea that is. You just mind your own business!"
- —Scourge and Galvatron don't have a good working relationship.
"I'm from the Autobots force as well. I'm better than he is!"
"Aw, hey what do you mean? You can't say that!"
"But I'm right! You're gutless and you're scared of everything."
- —Wheelie shoots Daniel down in flames.
"The game is over, Autobots! You're going to turn into dust balls floating in space!"
- —Galvatron needs to work on his threats.
"I can't tell which one of you is Rodimus Prime!"
- —If Cyclonus can't tell Rodimus and Galvatron apart, there's no hope for him.
Notes
[edit]Continuity notes
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- Fortress appears in "head mode" for the first time in this episode, controlling Battleship Maximus from the bridge by connecting to it as a head. The head, of course, is that of Fortress Maximus, who will not appear until "Head On!! Fortress Maximus". So it kinda neuters any surprise by having his big ol' noggin appear so far ahead of time.
- This episode features the first time that the Headmasters exchange heads, boosting their energy and controlling each other's Transtectors. Although the technique is not named at this point, it will later come to be known as the "Cross-Head On".
- Although it is never directly referred to again, the blueprint the Autobots discover is for a portion of Scorponok's Transtector, which is currently being constructed by enslaved Beastformers on the planet Zarak, as we will see in future episodes.
- The Transformers would visit planet Beast again in the manga special, "The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!".
Animation and technical errors
[edit]- As Fortress tells Rabbit Kid to relax, the bed the Beastformers are on is missing.
- White Leo runs through the faction alignments, particularly that the reptile, fish and amphibian-type Beastformers have aligned with the Decepticons, while the mammals are the rebels, who ultimately align with, and are aided by, the Autobots. However, Daniel, Wheelie and Rodimus Prime are attacked by bats... which are mammals.
- Just after Skullcruncher ambushes Chromedome and Hardhead at the river, he is briefly colored similar to Weirdwolf.
- In the same scene, as Highbrow rushes to save Chromedome and Hardhead, his chestplate keeps changing color.
- Yet again in the same scene, as Brainstorm's body attaches to Chromedome's head, the latter is colored completely gray. Perhaps he was dead for a moment?
- Just before being attacked by the steel-eating piranha, Cyclonus is shown using Soundblaster's weapon.
Continuity errors
[edit]- While being held in headlocks, Chromedome and Hardhead are able to detach their heads from their Transectors, at which point the Decepticons' grasp on them is pretty much neutered. Why don't they just slip free at this point instead of switching bodies and re-entering the headlocks?
Trivia
[edit]- This episode features the animated debut of the criminally-overlooked Monsterbots.
- The dub pronounces "Beast" as "Pissto". Tee hee!
Foreign localization
[edit]English
- Title: "The Revolt on Planet Pisto" (Omni Productions dub)
- Original airdate: August 9, 1992
- Title: "Rebellion on Planet Beast" (Shout! Factory sub)
- Platinum Tiger is referred to as "Saber Sword Tiger" in the subtitles introducing him, despite the dialogue subtitles soon after using "Platinum Tiger".
Italian
- Title: "Il pianeta delle belve" ("Planet of beasts")
- Original airdate: ?
- The first lines are replaced by the narrator talking. He weirdly starts by saying: «Fortress, Maximus, and the other Headmasters [...]», like if "Fortress" and "Maximus" were the names of two characters.
- In the line immediately after the opening narration, the Decepticons are called by their Japanese name, and without any article preceding it.
- Once, the narrator says that the Decepticons are "swooping in from Destron", like if they came from a place called Destron, which is actually the Decepticons' Japanese name.
Mandarin
- Title: "Beast-xīngrén Bàodòng " (比斯特星人暴动, "Riot of Aliens Beast")
- Original airdate: ?
Russian
Toys inspired by this episode
[edit]- Targetmaster Doublecross (November 25, 2017)
- Japanese ID Number: LG-51
- White Leo functions as the Headmaster of Legends Doublecross.
- Repug & Grotes (2-pack, January 26, 2019)
- ID number: LG-EX
- Legends Hedgehog is a re-release of Titans Return Dastard, forming the head of Repug. Hedgehog is also compatible with any Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class Titans Return-style figure. He was available in a multi-pack with Platinum Tiger and Grotes.
- Repug & Grotes (Repugnus & Grotusque) (2-pack, January 26, 2019)
- ID number: LG-EX
- Legends Platinum Tiger is a re-release of Titans Return Fengul, forming the head of Grotes. Platinum Tiger is also compatible with any Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class Titans Return-style figure. He was available in a multi-pack with Hedgehog and Repug.
Home video releases
[edit]All releases listed feature the original Japanese audio with optional Omni dub and English subtitles, unless otherwise noted.
- Laserdisc
1996 — Transformers: The Headmasters Set (Takara) — Japanese audio only.
- DVD
2002 — Transformers: Takara (Sony Wonder) — Omni dub only.
2002 — Transformers: The Headmasters — DVD Box (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only.
2005 — The Takara Collection Vol 1 — Transformers: Headmasters (Metrodome)
2007 — Transformers — The Complete Takara Collection (Metrodome)
2007 — The Transformers: Headmasters (Madman Entertainment)
2009 — The Transformers: Japan Generation 1 — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment)
2011 — Transformers Japanese Collection: Headmasters (Shout! Factory) — Japanese audio with optional English subtitles only.
2012 — Transformers: The Japanese Collection (Shout! Factory) — Japanese audio with optional English subtitles only.
