I sort of recall purchasing this Beast Wars II 500 piece puzzle from Shimoda Mall when I was stationed in Japan.  I think it was located in a discount bin when I stumbled across it.

One thing I like about the puzzles in Japan is the fact that several of them are packaged with transparent glue to secure the pieces together.  You apply the glue on top of the puzzle and it seeps through the cracks to seal the pieces.  Right now it's framed and is hanging on my wall :)

Masashi Kitano hooked me up with another Beast War item which happens to be this magnet set.   This 3 pack has Bighorn, Apache, and Diver in robot mode.  I think there are 3 different packs (totaling 9 magnets) but I'm not too sure.

Just another piece of memorabilia to add to my Beast War collection. Many thanks Masashi!

[19 Jul 03]  Thanks to Richard Cook for providing me with the missing cards that I needed to complete this collection--42 total!

Each card has various anime and CGI character with some descriptions of their role in an episode on the show.  The Beast Wars line also had the same kind of "Collection Card" line.  I own 11 different cards and don't expect to get many others since I haven't seen either packs since their release in 1997-1998.

I found this CD Single in a discount bin for 50Yen.  It has a total of four tracks for your listening pleasure.  The first two are the Opening Theme and Ending Theme to Beast Wars, and the last two are their Karaoke version.  I'll have to do some searching or translating before I come up with their titles.  After listening to this single, I must say that I'm glad I only paid 50Yen for it since it's really terrible.  Maybe the kids liked it at one time, but definitely not worth the original price of ¥1,100.  This CD was produced in 1998 and here's the ISBN: 4-988001-261698.

This is a 15 minute promotion video which accompanied the CONVOY figure that I purchased at our local HelloMac toy store.

When I first viewed this video I assumed that the Beast Wars computer animated series was created in Japan.  Upon further information from Paul Lorphanpaibul, I was made aware of the fact that the Beast Wars videos in Japan are a season or two behind.  I really didn't know that the animation was created in Canada/U.S. and that it had been "on the streets" for awhile.  This shows you how much I really know about this line of toys.

I'm quite impressed with the animation and wish I could get a couple dubs of the stateside versions so I could follow along in the story.  Maybe someday when I get back to the real world I'll check it out.

This is a mini TakoTank & Inkard toy that I found at a Sanwado shopping center.  It is a bathtub toy for the kiddies :)   There are 3 "power" discs that allow TakoTank to bob up and down when submerged in water.  This produces a swimming effect especially when his tentacles move.  This would probably entertain the kids for a little while until the power discs have all dissolved.  Mini Inkard is just a clear-blue Scuba...the exact same figure which is part of the Beast Collection Special 10 below.

This is a "Clear Version Special Set" of 10 figures which are approximately 2-2.5" tall.  These solid clear-blue figures were made in China for Takara and released in 1998.  I picked up this set at a toy shop in Lapia Mall which looks like it's seen better days.   Although the packaged has some shelf wear, the contents are quite nice.  There is a photo on the back of the box which shows these figures standing on the Cybertron Base/Case set which I also purchased (below).

Here's a list of figures included in this boxed set displayed on the left (top left-to-right):

• Scuba
• Bighorn
• Tasmaniakid
• LioConvoy
• Galvatron
• Megastorm
• Apache
• LioConvoy (Beast Mode)
• Starscream
• Galvatron (Beast Mode)

I purchased this toy at Sanwado which had been sitting on the shelves for a very long time.  I figured if I picked up the 10 figures above, I should have a base/case for them too.  This is a Cybertron craft that opens up into a base.

Figures included: 2 character figures, 4 crafts, 3 weapons.  This toy was made in China for Takara in 1998.

• 4 Game Figures; Lio Convoy, Tripredacus, Magnaboss, Scuba
• 1 Roulette Wheel (Battery Stage)
• 1 Game Board
• 18 Cybertron Cards
• 12 Destron Insectron Pass Cards
• 12 Stands
• Angolmore Energy (AE); 64 Chips & 4 Holders

These figures were made in Korea for Takara and released in 1998.  Lastly, each figure stands approximately 5" tall.

1. Pictures of Animation & Action Figures (Metals)
2. Beast Wars Bio
3. Character information and Data Sheets
4. Synopsis of Videos/Episodes
5. Opening song lyrics (Japanese & English phrases)
6. Video Checklist
7. Action Figure Checklist (BW, BW2, BW-NEO, & METALS)

ISBN4-19-760515-3

• Beast Wars Metals (Super 100 Selection) - ISBN: 4-06-304453-X (2000)
• Beast Wars Universe - ISBN: 4-7897-1485-5

• Beast Wars Neo (#131) - ISBN: 4-06-339432-8 (1999)
• Beast Wars II (#4) - ISBN: 4-06-344045 (1998)
• Beast Wars Metals - ISBN: 4-06-344078 (1999)

• Beast Wars Perfect Book Neo - ISBN: 4-391-1234-9 (1999)
• Beast Wars Metals - ISBN: 4-591-06429-8 (2000)

• Beast Wars Neo (#1066) - ISBN: 4-06-344066-4 (1999)
• Beast Wars II (#1030) - ISBN: 4-06-344030-3 (1998)
• Beast Wars Neo (#1071) - ISBN: 4-06-344071-0 (1999)

• Beast Wars Neo Complete Edition Encyclopedia - ISBN: 4-7669-3341-9 (1999)
• Beast Wars Neo Encyclopedia - ISBN: 4-776-3212-9 (1999)
• Beast Wars Neo (BomBom Comics) - ISBN: 4-06-334269-7 (1999)

• Beast Wars II Encyclopedia - ISBN: 4-591-05751-8 (1998)
• Beast Wars Encyclopedia - ISBN: 4-591-05724-0 (1998)
• Beast Wars II Georama - ISBN: 4-7897-1335-0

The second is a BW2 notepad and Angolmore Energy Get Game.  There is a separate booklet which is a game board, a pencil, and the notepad is used for scorekeeping.

The last few items are called Beast Wars Goods Collection.  These little items are found in coin operated prize machines.  These prizes are packaged in an "egg-like" shell.  The prizes I won are Magnet plates (refrigerator magnets) and Mini-notes (notebooks).

There isn't much to say about this figure except that the color scheme matches its' original Convoy.  Not much in transformation; fold down the legs, rotate the hips, separate the torso to switch heads, flip arm in opposite direction, and re-attach the backpack as shoulder guards.  I believe this is an "orphan", meaning that no other figures were created in this mini-style which is too bad.  It would've made a nice addition to any collection.

The instructions are printed on the back of the card.   One thing I noticed is that the lower arms are inversed and was purposely done that way for a "better" appearance in the packaging.  The mechanical-looking piece should be at the bottom vice top when he's in Ape mode and I verified this with the real Metals Convoy.  One other disappointment is the lack of his club weapons.

There were a few different variations such as this clear-blue, clear-yellow, and clear-smoke plastic models and a colored version.  I don't remember how many different figures there were, but I was lucky enough to win this Magmatron.  Each package comes with a clear octagonal shaped stand with the figures name on it.  There are connectors which allow you to "lock" these figures together creating a single stand/display.  Not much to this but yet another goody to add to my shelf!

Just added Longrack which I think is much better looking than the clear models.  Now if I can only get my hands on the rest of them...

This is the first time I've opened up a box and didn't have much to do as far as assembling these toys.  Two of the boxes had trees which held the weapons.  The rest of the figure is ready for play or display.  They are limited in movement but are put together nicely.  There are 3 boxes with different graphics for each of the figures, but I'm only displaying Convoy's box above.

There are many different types of Beast Wars candy/toys with numerous figures.  This line only has 3 figures which is one reason I bought them.  I didn't know what to expect and I was comparing them to the "supas" in the Microman line which are more like models than playable figures.  Nevertheless, a nice little addition to this page.

     1.  Longrack (Robot) Vs. Guildart (Beast)
     2.  Guildart (Robot) Vs. Saberback (Beast)
     3.  Saberback (Robot) Vs. Corada (Beast)
     4.  Corada (Robot) Vs. Sling (Beast)
     5.  Sling (Robot) Vs. Longrack (Beast)

I was only able to get my hands on sets numbered 3, 4, and 5 as shown above.  I don't recall when, where I purchased these figures while stationed in Japan, but thought it was time to add them to my site.  There isn't a price listed on the box but I'm guessing it was only a few hundred yen.

These are neat little toys because I like the "wacky walkers" toys and these are just that.  You wind them up and let them go!   Each figure is approximately 3.75" tall and have movable arms.  A neat feature for the second set of Megatron & Convoy is the "roll-stop-spin-roll"!  That's right, this toy has wheels and a mechanism which makes the toy stop, spin, then roll once again.  The photo below shows the "walking" Convoy (far left) and the "jet-roller type" Megatron (far right).  These toys are already built for you.  Just take them out of the bag, wind them up and watch 'em go!  This set also comes with chocolate candy.

This figure happens to have the price tag listed as ¥290 as well as the store name--Circle-K.  It appears that some parts of this figure is similar to a model in that some of the parts were on trees.  I really don't remember, but there are noticeable marks on some of the parts.  The only movable parts on Magnaboss are the arms.

There are 8 figures in this line with 2 per box.  The figures are: 1) Stampy & Break, 2) Sling & Deadend, 3) Longrack & Corada, and 4) Saberback & Guildart.  Each figure stands under 2" tall and have that super deformed appearance.  Also, these figures are quite light since they are hallowed out.  I believe each box retailed for ¥200.

I think these models nicely done with clear, metallic, and solid color schemes.  This line sort of reminds me of the Henshin Cyborg line with their clear bodies and visible internal/mechanical organs.  Each figure is moveable at their shoulder & leg joints and are accompanied by their weapons.

These kits are easily put together and have sticker sheets as well as lemon candy within each box.  The eyes and mechanical parts are highlighted with the stickers (only 3 stickers per sheet) and as mentioned above, have that Cyborg look.

These figures are approximately 3" tall are made of vinyl.  There is no assembly required since they are already put together on a stand.  Just pull it out of a bag and up on a shelf.  The only moveable parts are at the waist & shoulders plus their back attachments.  This set comes with Lemon candy mints.