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This was a commissioned piece. Optimus Primal is ultra class (larger one) and the original version. Few things bugged me about the figure, so I did my best to improve those. To begin with, the original figure only had fists, and when in Gorilla/alt mode, those fists weren't facing a convincing direction. I added articulated, rotating hands. I also gave his robot mode working LED eyes, with easy-access batteries located on the back. Lastly, I gave Optimus a pair of cool swords, c/o Movie Leader Prime.

Here's update from RobotKingdom. Just in are pre-orders and new releases for the following. Transformers JUSTiTOYS Exclusive WST World Smallest TF - Blue BLASTER. Transformers JUSTiTOYS Exclusive WST World Smallest TF - Grey SHOCKWAVE. Takara Transformers JBW C-1 CONVOY APE MISB. Takara Transformers JBW D-7 Shadow Panther MISB. Takara Transformers JBW D-12 Megastorm MISB. Takara Transformers Japanese Beast Wars JBW X-2 Diver with Niagra Playset MISB. And more!

As if the the debate over the Mini-MP Convoy needed any fuel. According to some news coming from AcToys.net. It looks like a new fan made Megatron is about to throw a few logs on the KO Transformers fire. The unofficial figure shown is an exact replica of the Tomy Takara MP-5 Masterpice Megatron but scaled down to roughly 2/3 the size of the original.

Gold Chrome Lio Convoy is rumored to be the first release of the Bom Bom magazine, who gave away 10 of them in 1998. I am the only known collector to own the Gold chrome Lio so please enjoy!! What you guys think? Read More

Many thanks to Kaiser who has updated us with pics of the Tele Beast Wars TM-SP DX Convoy & Megatron In-Package. These are the repaints of the Ultra class Optimus Primal figures from the the Original Beast Wars series. Pease view the images in the gallery.

"Los" of LAFtoys.com has just sent us some images of what appear to be the Tele Beast Wars deco versions of the original Convoy and Megatron molds. TakaraTomy have named these toys TM-SP DX Convoy and TM-SP DX Megatron and will each retail for 4000 Yen (about $34.50). Take a look at the images by clicking through.

Remy has updated us with a new gallery. Act 445 featuring the Tele Beast Wars Rhinox action figure. Get a look at the updated figure now at TFKenKon.com.

Thanks to an anonymous tipster, we have a scan of TM-10 Boldfang from TakaraTomy's reissues line of Tele Beast Wars. The image is an advertisement from a Japanese comic book. Click through to see the image in all of its glory.

Transformers Tele Beast Wars TM-09 Rhinox has been released today. Proceed to view the figure in package here.

Its not all playtime over at Takara, Japan. Most recently the cameras have been rolling on Takara's very own mobile cable channel, TAKARAND. The big news here is Beast fans in Japan will finally get to see Beast Machines in language! The show will go under the Japanese translated name of "Beast Wars Returns" and is set to debut in 2004. Check out the site for more info HERE.

Robozone.com is reporting the following:

"Well, it looks like Japan has picked up and will be airing the cancelled Beast Machines cartoon series. First item up for release is this Blue version of Megatron for the same series. I wonder what other changes are going to go on in Japan? I wonder if the show will even be CGI like the original Beast Machines. Oh well only time will tell."

Read on to view an image of the cover art to Transformers Beast Wars Returns DVD Volume 3 featuring Black Widow retailing at 5,500 Yen & available in Japan on January 26, 2004.

Perfect Choice has updated their Beast Wars Returns site with an offer to win & receive a Perfect Choice Limited Edition Cheetas figure. When you order Beast Wars Returns through your digital tuner in Japan, you are automatically entered in the contest. Other prizes include T-shirts & autographed scripts.

Beginning of this November, Takarand will premier the entire Transformers Beast Machines series that will be called "Beast Wars Returns" in Japan. Not only that, Starting on November fans will be able to find Beast Machines toys at Toys R Us, Japan and watch the cartoon on TV. Check out the details on the DVDs, Cartoon and Toys here.