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'''Lio Junior''' (ライオジュニア ''Raio Junia'') is the "[[Relatives|son]]" of [[Lio Convoy (BWII)|Lio Convoy]], created by the influence of pure [[Angolmois]] energy upon Lio Convoy’s [[Energon Matrix]]. Though Lio Convoy says little on the matter, Lio Junior considers him his father. He desperately tries his hardest to prove his worth to the other [[Maximal]]s, but due to his age he garners little respect.  
'''Lio Junior''' (ライオジュニア ''Raio Junia'') is the "[[Relatives|son]]" of [[Lio Convoy (BWII)|Lio Convoy]], created by the influence of pure [[Angolmois]] energy upon Lio Convoy’s [[Energon Matrix]]. Though Lio Convoy says little on the matter, Lio Junior considers him his father. He desperately tries his hardest to prove his worth to the other [[Maximal]]s, but due to his age he garners little respect.  


Not to say that Lio Junior isn't capable of holding his own in a fight. He swings his "Lio Byūto"<ref>"Byūto" (ビュート) is a word apparently popularized by ''[[Wikipedia:Himitsu Sentai Goranger|Himitsu Sentai Goranger]]'' and used in Japanese fiction for whip weapons.</ref> weapon like an expert, can launch balls of Angolmois energy from twin projectors in his mane in both modes, and is even capable of short-range flight in robot mode. But all that power resides in a very rash and inexperienced robot who often doesn’t think things through. Though in the end, he has a kind [[spark]] and only wants to be viewed as an equal among his Maximal peers.
Not to say that Lio Junior isn't capable of holding his own in a fight. He swings his "Lio Byūto"<ref>"Byūto" (ビュート) is a word apparently popularized by ''[[Wikipedia:Himitsu Sentai Goranger|Himitsu Sentai Goranger]]'' and used in Japanese fiction for whip weapons.</ref> weapon like an expert, can launch balls of Angolmois energy from twin projectors in his mane in both modes, and is even capable of short-range flight in [[robot mode]]. But all that power resides in a very rash and inexperienced robot who often doesn’t think things through. Though in the end, he has a kind [[spark]] and only wants to be viewed as an equal among his Maximal peers.


He can combine with [[Skywarp (BWII)|Skywarp]] and [[Santon]] to form [[Magnaboss II|Magnaboss]].
He can combine with [[Skywarp (BWII)|Skywarp]] and [[Santon]] to form [[Magnaboss II|Magnaboss]].
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**''Accessories'': "Lio Byūto" tail-weapon
**''Accessories'': "Lio Byūto" tail-weapon


: Lio Junior uses the same mold and base plastic colors as ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Prowl]], only with a great number of [[paint operation|paint application]]s, making him a rare example of a genuine [[repaint]]. He transforms into an organic lion. His beast-mode flanks and tail separate to become a hand-held claw-weapon in robot mode. He also forms the center chest and head of the combined robot [[Magnaboss II|Magnaboss]]; the Lio Byūto forms the handle and hilt of the super robot's sword.
: Lio Junior uses the same mold and base plastic colors as ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Prowl]], only with a great number of [[paint operation|paint application]]s, making him a rare example of a genuine [[repaint]]. He transforms into an organic lion. His [[beast mode]] flanks and tail separate to become a hand-held claw-weapon in robot mode. He also forms the center chest and head of the combined robot [[Magnaboss II|Magnaboss]]; the Lio Byūto forms the handle and hilt of the super robot's sword.


::*''[http://tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/LioJunior/liojunior.htm More information on Lio Junior at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/LioJunior/liojunior.htm More information on Lio Junior at TFU.info]''

Revision as of 12:41, 8 February 2015

Lio Junior is a Maximal from the Beast Wars II portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Foreshadowing Optimus Minor.

Lio Junior (ライオジュニア Raio Junia) is the "son" of Lio Convoy, created by the influence of pure Angolmois energy upon Lio Convoy’s Energon Matrix. Though Lio Convoy says little on the matter, Lio Junior considers him his father. He desperately tries his hardest to prove his worth to the other Maximals, but due to his age he garners little respect.

Not to say that Lio Junior isn't capable of holding his own in a fight. He swings his "Lio Byūto"[1] weapon like an expert, can launch balls of Angolmois energy from twin projectors in his mane in both modes, and is even capable of short-range flight in robot mode. But all that power resides in a very rash and inexperienced robot who often doesn’t think things through. Though in the end, he has a kind spark and only wants to be viewed as an equal among his Maximal peers.

He can combine with Skywarp and Santon to form Magnaboss.

Fiction

Cartoon continuity

Beast Wars II cartoon

Voice actor: Yumiko Kobayashi (Japanese)
I'm crushing your head!
He's trying to look fierce...really

Enter Lio Junior Megastorm Reborn The New Weapon, Tako Tank The Artificial Planet Nemesis Gigastorm's Treachery The End of Starscream The Lio Convoy Assassination Plot Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger! The Great Angolmois Freezing Tactic Knock Out Nemesis Lio Junior's Revolt!? Emissary of the Fourth Planet The Crisis of Planet Gaea Fly Out! Planet Gaea Assemble, Thirty-Nine Warriors Revenge of the Space Pirates Breaking into Nemesis Legend! The Green Warrior Farewell! Lio Convoy


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Beast Wars Neo cartoon

Unicron Revived!?


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After the defeat of Unicron, Lio Junior returned to Cybertron. There and as part of Magnaboss, he was witness to one of Big Convoy and Magmatron's tussles. Graduation Ceremony!!

Bom Bom manga continuity

Beast Wars II comic


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IDW Beast Wars comics

Lio Junior was created in the fusion of a mysterious protoform and Lio Convoy's Matrix energy. The unique spark that resulted allowed Lio Junior to fuse with Skywarp and Santon to form Magnaboss. His spark also has the ability to remove the evil taint of Angolmois. Beast Wars Sourcebook 2

Toys

Beast Wars

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  • Lio Junior (Basic, 1998)
    • Japanese ID number: C-26
    • Accessories: "Lio Byūto" tail-weapon
Lio Junior uses the same mold and base plastic colors as Beast Wars Prowl, only with a great number of paint applications, making him a rare example of a genuine repaint. He transforms into an organic lion. His beast mode flanks and tail separate to become a hand-held claw-weapon in robot mode. He also forms the center chest and head of the combined robot Magnaboss; the Lio Byūto forms the handle and hilt of the super robot's sword.


  • Lio Junior (Puzzle pack-in, 1998)
    • Accessories: "Lio Byūto" tail-weapon
Lio Junior was completely redecoed in two different schemes, each one available packed in with a different jigsaw puzzle. One version cast the young lion in black plastic with a red mane, the other in a Lio Convoy-inspired white and yellow deco.


  • Magnaboss (Ultra, 1998)
    • Japanese ID number: X-4
    • Accessories: "Lio Byūto" tail-weapon
Lio Junior was also available in an Ultra-level 3-pack with his combiner-mates Santon and Skywarp. All three toys are identical to their individual releases, though the set did not come with the individuals' bio cards, only a single card for the combined Magnaboss mode.

Notes

Foreign names

  • Korean: Lion Junior (라이온쥬니어 Raion Jyunieo)

References

  1. "Byūto" (ビュート) is a word apparently popularized by Himitsu Sentai Goranger and used in Japanese fiction for whip weapons.