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:''Grizzly-1 is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Grizzly-1 is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:Grizzly1barbearian.JPG|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Something of an icon in the bear community.]] | ||
'''Grizzly-1''' (グリズリー1 ''Gurizurī-1'')? '''Barbearian''' (バーベリアン ''Bāberian'')? Who cares? Grizzly-1 is an established legend in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. During a mission to the Arctic region of [[Earth]], the up-and-coming Maximal went missing. After some time, Barbearian was able to break free from his icy prison. | '''Grizzly-1''' (グリズリー1 ''Gurizurī-1'')? '''Barbearian''' (バーベリアン ''Bāberian'')? Who cares? Grizzly-1 is an established legend in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. During a mission to the Arctic region of [[Earth]], the up-and-coming Maximal went missing. After some time, Barbearian was able to break free from his icy prison. | ||
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**''Accessories:'' Nightshriek | **''Accessories:'' Nightshriek | ||
[[File:BW Barbearian toy.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]] | [[File:BW Barbearian toy.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]] | ||
: A [[redeco]] of [[Polar Claw]] exclusive to [[BotCon Japan 1998]], Grizzerian transforms into a godless killing machine. Rearing him up on his hind legs in beast mode exposes a pair of nasty-looking fangs. His left beast | : A [[redeco]] of [[Polar Claw]] exclusive to [[BotCon Japan 1998]], Grizzerian transforms into a godless killing machine. Rearing him up on his hind legs in [[beast mode]] exposes a pair of nasty-looking fangs. His left beast mode foreleg has a spring-loaded attack claw, while his right launches from the shoulder stub and transforms into his bat-partner, [[Nightshriek]]. His robot head has a face on both sides: a normal [[robot mode]] one ("Grizzly-1"), and a "mutant" face (the toxin-inducing "Barbearian"). Only 600 pieces were made. | ||
: This mold was also used to make [[Survive]]. | : This mold was also used to make [[Survive]]. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
[[ | [[File:BW-MegaPromo.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Collect all the nonexistent toys!]] | ||
* Barbearizzly-1 was actually the "prototype" for Polar Claw. The first solicitations for the ''Beast Wars'' Megas featured the bear mold in brown and yellow (as well as a differently colored [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]]). The back of the first ''Beast Wars'' catalog from the [[Optimus Primal/toys|Optimus Primal]]/[[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] two-pack called him "Grizzly-1", while solicitations sent to magazines used "Barbearian". | * Barbearizzly-1 was actually the "prototype" for Polar Claw. The first solicitations for the ''Beast Wars'' Megas featured the bear mold in brown and yellow (as well as a differently colored [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]]). The back of the first ''Beast Wars'' catalog from the [[Optimus Primal/toys|Optimus Primal]]/[[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] two-pack called him "Grizzly-1", while solicitations sent to magazines used "Barbearian". | ||
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[[Category: BotCon exclusives]] | [[Category:BotCon exclusives]] | ||
[[Category:Convention-original characters]] | [[Category:Convention-original characters]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]] | [[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]] | ||
[[Category:Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
Revision as of 12:54, 8 February 2015
- Grizzly-1 is a Maximal from the Beast Wars portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Grizzly-1 (グリズリー1 Gurizurī-1)? Barbearian (バーベリアン Bāberian)? Who cares? Grizzly-1 is an established legend in the Beast Wars. During a mission to the Arctic region of Earth, the up-and-coming Maximal went missing. After some time, Barbearian was able to break free from his icy prison.
In battle, he is able to use a self-produced toxin that causes agitation and confusion, increasing his aggressiveness ten-fold. Usage of the toxin is governed by whether Grizzly-1 uses his mutant head. Even his faithful bat partner, Nightshriek, stays out of his way in this state!
Toys
Beast Wars
- Barbearerian[sic] (Mega, 1998)
- Accessories: Nightshriek
- A redeco of Polar Claw exclusive to BotCon Japan 1998, Grizzerian transforms into a godless killing machine. Rearing him up on his hind legs in beast mode exposes a pair of nasty-looking fangs. His left beast mode foreleg has a spring-loaded attack claw, while his right launches from the shoulder stub and transforms into his bat-partner, Nightshriek. His robot head has a face on both sides: a normal robot mode one ("Grizzly-1"), and a "mutant" face (the toxin-inducing "Barbearian"). Only 600 pieces were made.
- This mold was also used to make Survive.
Notes
- Barbearizzly-1 was actually the "prototype" for Polar Claw. The first solicitations for the Beast Wars Megas featured the bear mold in brown and yellow (as well as a differently colored Scorponok). The back of the first Beast Wars catalog from the Optimus Primal/Megatron two-pack called him "Grizzly-1", while solicitations sent to magazines used "Barbearian".
- As such, according to Fumihiko Akiyama, BCJ98's organizer, the name "Barbearian" was only ever supposed to appear as a pun in his English-language bio, with the toy's name being "Grizzly-1". However, the boxes came back labelled "Barbearerian" [sic], even though his bio card uses "Grizzly-1".
