Shadow Panther

Shadow Panther is a Predacon from the Beast Wars portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

The kid-identification character getting a black repaint is actually not unheard of.

Shadow Panther (シャドーパンサー Shadō Pansā) is an anomaly. While his fellow Predacons see only pain and failure in their history, Shadow Panther sees a golden age. He has devoted years of study to Megatron's inner circle of loyalists. Ravage holds a special fascination for him—almost as if they share some sort of connection...

This eccentricity doesn't affect his effectiveness as a spy, however. Cloaking himself in shadows and in illusions created by his holographic emitter, he executes his missions with grace and precision. On the rare occasions when he encounters opposition, he uses a neuro-weapon to paralyze his foes. His sole weakness, which he shares with his idol, is his optic sensors' inability to adjust to bright light.

Toys

Beast Wars

Fuzzy kitty!

• Shadow Panther (Deluxe, 1996)
  • Japanese ID number: D-7
  • Accessories: Tail-gun, water-shooting gun

Shadow Panther is a redeco of the original Cheetor toy in black, silver, and yellow, transforming into a generic big feline. His tail/flanks separate to form a non-firing blaster, while his underbelly forms a water-shooting "gut gun" that can be used in either mode.

Much later, this toy was offered through Hasbro's online collector service under the name "Tripredacus Agent", with an online bio indicating he was the same character as Ravage (then called "Tripredacus Agent" due to trademark issues).

This mold was also used to make Tigatron, and was planned to be used for the cancelled Universe toy Nightprowler.

• More information on Shadow Panther at TFU.info

• Wilderness Showdown: Rhinox VS Shadow Panther (Vs pack, 1997)
  • Japanese ID number: VS-7
  • Accessories: Tail-gun, water-shooting gun

Shadow Panther was available both as an individual and in a "versus" set with Rhinox. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.