1996

In 1996 Kenner released what I consider to be one of the best Basic Class Beast Wars Transformers figures: Insecticon!  I've restored my review of this figure with new comments and photos!

General Information:
Release Date:1996
Price Point: $4.99 (Depending on retailer)
Retailer: General Release (Kay Bee Toys, Toys 'R' Us etc.)
Accessories: Crossbow halves x 2

General Information
Release Date: 1996
Price Point: $9.99 (Depending on retailer)
Retailer: General Release (Toys R Us, Target, K-Mart etc.)
Accessories: Tail/Missile Launcher, Missiles x 2, Shield/Beast Mode back

In the Spring of 1996 McDonalds released a set of Beast Wars Transformers Happy Meal toys.  Along with these toys, each McDonalds had a display to show them off.  Check out my write up and gallery of this display and the Happy Meal boxes that came with the set!

General Information:
Release Date: April 1996
Price Point: Individual figures were about $1 USD each
Retailer: McDonalds Exclusive
Accessories: None

General Information
Release Date: 1996
Price Point: $4.99 (depending on retailer)
Retailer: General Release (Kay Bee Toys, Target, Toys 'R' Us etc.)
Accessories: Mace weapon/beast mode foot, Blaster/beast mode foot

Snapper is one of the second line of basic sized Predacon toys for the Beast Wars Transformers line. Snapper would later be repackaged with Armordillo in Japan as part of the volcano playset.

General Information
Release Date: 1996
Price Point: $1 USD
Retailer: McDonalds US
Accessories: None

Rattrap is a great example of how a good character on a television show can make people want a toy very badly. After his breakout appearance on the Beast Wars Transformers television show, this became one heavily sought after toy.