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Transformers
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franchise. It serves as a sequel to the preceding series '' Beast Wars II''. The production of the series involved
NAS
Nas (born 1973) is the stage name of American rapper Nasir Jones.
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Aviation
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** Nas Air (S ...
,
TV Tokyo
JOTX-DTV (channel 7), branded as is a Japanese television station that serves as the flagship of the TX Network.Ashi Productions. Hozumi Gōda reprised his role as Lio Convoy from Beast Wars II in this series. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 30 minutes and was broadcast in the standard 4:3 aspect ratio.
Plot
The series centers on the conflict between the Maximal and Predacon factions over the control of mysterious Angolmois Capsules. Big Convoy, a "one-man army," is tasked with teaching a group of young recruits to confront Magmatron's group. As the series progresses, both factions ultimately unite to combat the dark god Unicron and his sub-group, the Blentrons.
Characters
This is a list of characters from the 1999 anime series ''Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo''. As a direct sequel to '' Beast Wars II'', ''Beast Wars Neo'' follows a group of young Maximals, led by Big Convoy, as they traverse the galaxy to prevent Magmatron's Predacons and Unicron's Blentrons from collecting capsules containing Angolmois Energy.
Main
* Maximals - Descendants of the Autobots.
** Big Convoy - A warrior known for his immense power and tendency to engage in battles alone, earning him the reputation of a "one-man-army". Despite his preference for solitude, he is tasked by the supercomputer Vector Sigma and the Convoy Council to lead a group of young Maximals on a mission to retrieve the Angolmois Capsules before Magmatron and later Unicron can claim them. Big Convoy can transform into a
woolly mammoth
The woolly mammoth (''Mammuthus primigenius'') is an extinct species of mammoth that lived from the Middle Pleistocene until its extinction in the Holocene epoch. It was one of the last in a line of mammoth species, beginning with the African ...
and wields the Big Cannon.
** Longrack - The group's sub-commander who is known for his aggressive strictness and talkative nature. He can transform into a
giraffe
The giraffe is a large Fauna of Africa, African even-toed ungulate, hoofed mammal belonging to the genus ''Giraffa.'' It is the Largest mammals#Even-toed Ungulates (Artiodactyla), tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on ...
and is skilled at tinkering with machines. In combat, he can perform the Arm Shot and Crush Arm attacks.
** Colada - A cold, quick-tempered, and arrogant Maximal who can transform into a
cobra
COBRA or Cobra, often stylized as CoBrA, was a European avant-garde art group active from 1948 to 1951. The name was coined in 1948 by Christian Dotremont from the initials of the members' home countries' capital cities: Copenhagen (Co), Brussels ...
. His powers and personality make him favor dry climates.
** Stampy - A cheerful but cowardly Maximal triple-changer who often frustrates his teammates. He can transform into a
rabbit
Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae (which also includes the hares), which is in the order Lagomorpha (which also includes pikas). They are familiar throughout the world as a small herbivore, a prey animal, a domesticated ...
and a pair of weaponized
scissors
Scissors are hand-operated shearing tools. A pair of scissors consists of a pair of blades pivoted so that the sharpened edges slide against each other when the handles (bows) opposite to the pivot are closed. Scissors are used for cutting var ...
. Additionally, he possesses enhanced hearing, speed, and intelligence-gathering abilities.
** Break - A bold, temperamental, and tidy Maximal who can transform into a
penguin
Penguins are a group of aquatic flightless birds from the family Spheniscidae () of the order Sphenisciformes (). They live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. Only one species, the Galápagos penguin, is equatorial, with a sm ...
. He excels in cold environments, cares deeply for his teammates, and can launch the destructive Break Anchors from his right arm.
** Heinrad - An easy-going and sociable yet mischievous and unmotivated Maximal who can transform into a tanuki. He has a clock on his body that allows him to freeze time for 30 seconds, though this drains his energy.
** Mach Kick - A rowdy and free-spirited Maximal and former second-in-command of the Thoroughbred Corps who can transform into a black
horse
The horse (''Equus ferus caballus'') is a domesticated, one-toed, hoofed mammal. It belongs to the taxonomic family Equidae and is one of two extant subspecies of ''Equus ferus''. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 mi ...
. He joins Big Convoy's team after losing his original team to the Predacons. Mach Kick admires Big Convoy and often clashes with his friend Longrack. In battle, he can perform the Elastic Hand attack and wields the Tail Tomahawk.
* Predacons - Descendants of the Decepticons.
** Magmatron - The leader of the Predacons and self-proclaimed "Emperor of Destruction" who seeks the Angolmois Capsules to eradicate all life in the universe. He can split into the following three prehistoric creatures: the '' Giganotosaurus''-esque Landsaurus, the ''
Quetzalcoatlus
''Quetzalcoatlus'' () is a genus of azhdarchid pterosaur that lived during the Maastrichtian age of the Late Cretaceous in North America. The Type (biology), type specimen, recovered in 1971 from the Javelina Formation of Texas, United States, ...
''-esque Skysaurus, and the '' Elasmosaurus''-esque Seasaurus. Additionally, he can recombine into the chimeric Magmasaurus.
** Guiledart - Magmatron's ambitious right hand, tactician, and engineer who supports reason. He can transform into a ''
Triceratops
''Triceratops'' ( ; ) is a genus of Chasmosaurinae, chasmosaurine Ceratopsia, ceratopsian dinosaur that lived during the late Maastrichtian age of the Late Cretaceous Period (geology), period, about 68 to 66 million years ago on the island ...
'', perform the Thunder Horn Blast attack, and wields the Tail Shooter gun.
** Saberback - A mysterious, crafty, and dishonest Predacon who enjoys tormenting Sling. He can transform into a ''
Stegosaurus
''Stegosaurus'' (; ) is a genus of herbivorous, four-legged, armored dinosaur from the Late Jurassic, characterized by the distinctive kite-shaped upright plates along their backs and spikes on their tails. Fossils of the genus have been fo ...
'' and wields the Triple Claw talons, which can fire lasers when fully powered.
** Sling - A cowardly and immature Predacon who often complains when he is belittled by the other Predacons. He can transform into a ''
Dimetrodon
''Dimetrodon'' ( or ; ) is an extinct genus of sphenacodontid synapsid that lived during the Cisuralian (Early Permian) Epoch (geology), epoch of the Permian period, around 295–272 million years ago. With most species measuring long and ...
'', disguise himself as a flower, and wields the Tail Bunker and Sling Shield.
** Dead End - A cool-headed, solitary, and cruel Predacon soldier who can transform into an
ammonite
Ammonoids are extinct, (typically) coiled-shelled cephalopods comprising the subclass Ammonoidea. They are more closely related to living octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish (which comprise the clade Coleoidea) than they are to nautiluses (family N ...
. He can perform the Spiral Bomb attack and wields the Dead Gun in battle.
** Archadis - A cunning, vain, talkative, and snobbish Predacon who can transform into an '' Archaeopteryx''. In combat, he wields the Wing Gundreads fully automatic cannons, Wing Bombs, and the Founder Shot.
Recurring
* Navi - The Maximals' navigational computer.
* DNAVI - The Predacons'
dragonfly
A dragonfly is a flying insect belonging to the infraorder Anisoptera below the order Odonata. About 3,000 extant species of dragonflies are known. Most are tropical, with fewer species in temperate regions. Loss of wetland habitat threat ...
-shaped navigational computer.
* Unicron - A disembodied cosmic entity who seeks to restore his body through Angolmois Energy. After possessing the body of the deceased Predacon commander Galvatron, Unicron commands the chimeric Blentrons to gather the Angolmois Capsules, aiming to transform Cybertron into his new body. Despite nearing success, Unicron is thwarted by Big Convoy and Lio Convoy.
* Blentrons - Transformers created by Unicron, each with a chimeric beast mode, to serve his purposes.
** Drancron - A Blentron who can transform into an
iguana
''Iguana'' (, ) is a genus of herbivorous lizards that are native to tropical areas of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The genus was first described by Austrian naturalist Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti, J.N. Laurenti in ...
/dragonfly chimera and wields the Drancutter, Clap Missiles, and Lizard Claws.
** Elphorpha - A brutal Blentron who can transform into a killer whale/
elephant
Elephants are the largest living land animals. Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant ('' Loxodonta africana''), the African forest elephant (''L. cyclotis''), and the Asian elephant ('' Elephas maximus ...
chimera; possesses enhanced strength, acid production, and ceiling adhesion; and wields the Killer Tusks and Killer Shooter.
** Ratorarta - A vicious Blentron who can transform into a lionfish/
hornet
Hornets (insects in the genus ''Vespa'') are the largest of the Eusociality, eusocial wasps, and are similar in appearance to yellowjackets, their close relatives. Some species can reach up to in length. They are distinguished from other Vespi ...
chimera and wields the Poison Arrow, Dust Hornet, and Lato Thrasher.
Guest
* Rockbuster - An efficient and pragmatic Maximal vigilante who can transform into a
crab
Crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura (meaning "short tailed" in Greek language, Greek), which typically have a very short projecting tail-like abdomen#Arthropoda, abdomen, usually hidden entirely under the Thorax (arthropo ...
. He initially worked with Big Convoy before falling out due to their solitary natures. Following this, Rockbuster operates independently of the Convoy Council. In battle, he utilizes his durable shell for enhanced endurance and wields the Claw Buster and Crush Claw weapons.
* Randy - A dedicated, patient, and honest yet reckless Maximal soldier-for-hire who can transform into a
wild boar
The wild boar (''Sus scrofa''), also known as the wild swine, common wild pig, Eurasian wild pig, or simply wild pig, is a Suidae, suid native to much of Eurasia and North Africa, and has been introduced to the Americas and Oceania. The speci ...
and wields the Charge Buster.
* Sharp Edge - A dedicated and honorable yet unpredictable Maximal soldier who can transform into a
sawshark
A sawshark or saw shark is a member of a shark order (Pristiophoriformes ) bearing a unique long, saw-like rostrum (snout or bill) edged with sharp teeth, which they use to slash and disable their prey. There are eight species within the Pristi ...
. He prides himself on his combat abilities and wields the Diamondtail blade.
* Bump - A reserved and solitary Maximal who can transform into a giant armadillo. He possesses enhanced strength, shell-like skin, and a lightning-fast draw-and-fire technique.
* Survive - A Maximal assault commander who can transform into a black bear and utilizes a bat-like reconnaissance scout called True One. He often disagrees with Big Convoy's solitary approach and aims to encourage him to pursue teamwork.
* Killerpunch - A sneaky and deceitful yet gullible Predacon intelligence operative obsessed with laying traps. He can transform into a '' Styracosaurus'' and perform the Head Punch attack, which has homing capabilities.
* Hydra - An overly friendly Predacon who seeks companionship and Magmatron's approval. After being stationed at a remote Predacon outpost, he befriended a maid droid and became overprotective of it. He can transform into a ''
Pteranodon
''Pteranodon'' (; from and ) is a genus of pterosaur that included some of the largest known flying reptiles, with ''P. longiceps'' having a wingspan of over . They lived during the late Cretaceous geological period of North America in presen ...
'' and wields the Wing Shot.
* Crazybolt - A duplicitous Predacon escapologist known for rambling. He can transform into a frilled lizard and wields a rifle capable of destroying starships.
* Bazooka - A serious, single-minded, and honorable Predacon who can transform into an '' Euoplocephalus'' and perform the Gigaton Stamp attack.
* Hardhead - A simple-minded yet tough Predacon warrior who can transform into a '' Pachycephalosaurus'' and wields the Pilesaber blade.
* Lio Convoy - The leader of a Maximal unit who seemingly sacrificed himself to defeat Predacon leader Galvatron and disperse the Angolmois Capsules across the universe in ''Beast Wars II''. Though presumed dead, Lio Convoy was transported back in time, learned of Angolmois Energy's origins, and returned to the present to assist Big Convoy in defeating Unicron.
Toy line
The toy line for Beast Wars Neo includes exclusive figures initially available only in
Japan
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. Some of these figures were later accessible to international fans through the Hasbro online store or were reintroduced in subsequent series, often repainted and remolded. Notably, the ''Transformers: Universe'' release of Nemesis Prime was a repaint of Big Convoy by
Hasbro
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. This figure was released in
Australia
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as an exclusive item and as a Target exclusive in the
United States
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. Additionally, it was repainted again for the Ultra Mammoth, a Transformers Collectors Club exclusive figure. Magmatron also became a Target exclusive. Various other figures from the Beast Wars Neo line were introduced in the United States as repaints for different lines.