Beast Wars

Rise of the Beasts introduces the Maximals into the live action movie universe, but how does it reference Beast Wars itself?  Find out in this article.

HOW "RISE OF THE BEASTS" CALLS BACK TO "BEAST WARS"

Warning:  This article contains SPOILERS for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.  I highly recommend you watch the movie before reading this piece.

Super 7 has posted official images of the upcoming Beast Wars "ReAction" series of figures online along with product information.  These retro-style figures are based on the animation models from the 90's cartoon and each features five points of articulation.  Each figure retails for about $20 USD and they are due to ship between June-July 2023.

The first wave features five figures.  Here's the list with sponsor links to pre-order your figures and support BWTF:

Takara Tomy Mall has posted a new listing for the third entry in their Beast Wars Again series.  These previously released figures from the Kingdom series and giving them premium decos based on the how the characters appeared in the Beast Wars Transformers cartoon series.  The third set features Cheetus (aka Cheetor) vs Waspeter (aka Waspinator) in beautiful decos that go way beyond what was released in Kingdom!  This set has an MSRP of 7700 Yen (about $57.39 USD

Charging into battle in his powerful rhino mode, Rhinox is a near unstoppable force on the battlefield!  Check out my review and gallery of the newly released Battle Changer Rhinox!

General Information:
Release Date: April 2023
Price Point: $9.99 (depending on retailer)
Retailer: General Release (Entertainment Earth, Walmart etc.)
Accessories: None

Rhinox is one of the featured Maximals in Rise of the Beasts and the toy line features him in multiple forms including a Battle Master.   Even better, this figure had an undocumented feature that took me by surprise!  Check out my review and gallery of Rise of the Beasts Battle Master Rhinox.

General Information:
Release Date: March 2023
Price Point: $6.29 (depending on retailer)
Retailer: General Release (Amazon, Target, Walmart etc.)
Accessories: Weapon Barrel

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