By way of TFND, we have some new info and clearer images of what we can now finally name BWVS-01 Eternal Beast Showdown, the previously–reported 2-pack containing premium repaints of Kingdom Optimus Primal and Megatron coming to us from Takara.
Namely according to the info provided, the pack will cost 13,440 yen (around $97 US) and will release in August.
We will update with info as it comes in but you can let us know if you’re interested in picking this up in the ongoing discussion thread.
Update – Pre-Orders live globally now:
Transformers Beast Wars BWVS-01 Optimal Primal vs. Megatron
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Inferno
Thank you! True I repainted all the blue as well to be metallic
Not sure if I tried to match the existing metallic paint and gave up or if I purposely made it darker, it's been a while
Here's another pic with Eternal Showdown Primal as to not derail the thread too much
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MeGrimlock78
The blue is all repainted darker too, no? I like it!
Inferno
Added some silver paint to his robot parts
while not super accurate to the show I like how it looks keeping the "shiny robot bits and opaque beast bits" theme consistent throughout them.
MeGrimlock78
What did you do to Tigatron?!? 'Cause mine does NOT look like that!
oku
One keep in bot mode, another one cube mode.
TM2 Dinobot
I am not sure I need another Waspinator in my collection.
Bumblebee2000
you get it
Inferno
Eternal Showdown Primal customized with red metallic paint joined by the Kingdom & T30 Maxies
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MisterGiullare
Probably so he could work as a G1 version too (though it could’ve been cool if they made his head slightly blue tinted)
Scornstream
The cape uses a 5mm port, you shouldn't have any issues pegging any weapon onto the back.
BWIguanusfan2
Starscream isn't even Accurate to his appearance in beast wars!
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Why isn't his face blue! They can't keep getting away with this! They can't keep getting away with it!
Why does starscream have g2 megatron's head?
Foster
I need to check if the Earthrise Megatron spear weapon can peg onto the back of the chair somehow. It was designed to store the Coronation Starscream gear, and probably won't be remolded.
MeGrimlock78
Ah, Pat Lee…maybe THAT'S why I prefer the Siege head…
Gamerlingual
I already have the 35th anniversary Megatron and one of the Soundwave figures yellowed. I’m wondering if I should sell Soundwave and Shockwave as the current Megatron suits the toon aesthetic plenty
Optitron98
From yen to USD
Megatron, Shockwave, Soundwave ~$100
Starscream Waspinator ~$60
PrinceDarian07
Where can you get this head replacement?
GizmoTron
Siege isn't cartoon accurate, I never said it was. I just pushed back that the Earthrise head isn't accurate, either. Both are equally inaccurate, as neither one captures the animated appearance.
C16
Literally nobody wanted this over his normal colors in ghost clear though.
Computron500
I would like to say thank you to lord_ginrai for answering my question, I know that I look at it, it does look more like the japanese release.
Inferno
Fr tho I was trying my best to redirect discussion back to BW earlier but thread became G1 Megs discussion #84
like c'mon man
At least it hasn't devolved into gun discussion but c'mon man really?
Definitely looks closer to this bc of the darker plastic. The new purple eyes and wings are a good choice tho.
And it could go either way really until we get better pics, but I am now thinking that while "useless", a translucent Waspinator isn't the end of the world and it actually shows how confident TT is with BW to release something random like that.