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The original series of Beast Wars toys were released in 1996. These toys folowed the design concept of being animals that could be transformed into robots. The Maximal faction was generally populated by mammals and the occasional bird or fish as beast modes while the Predacon faction was generally reptiles and invertabrates. This rignal series of Beast Wars toys ran until late 1997/early 1998, when the Transmetal and Fuzors ranges took over in the US.
Basics
| Name | Faction | Alt mode | Availability (US) | Availability (UK) |
| Airazor | Maximal | Falcon | Yes | Yes |
| Armordillo | Maximal | Armadillo | Yes | Yes |
| Claw Jaw | Maximal | Squid | Yes | Yes |
| Drillbit | Predacon | Weevil | Yes | Yes |
| Iguanas | Predacon | Lizard | Yes | Yes |
| Insecticon | Predacon | Beetle | Yes | Yes |
| Lazerbeak | Predacon | Pteranodon | Yes | Yes |
| Powerpinch | Predacon | Earwig | Yes | Yes |
| Rattrap | Maximal | Rat | Yes | Yes |
| Razorbeast | Maximal | Wild boar | Yes | Yes |
| Razorclaw | Predacon | Fiddler crab | Yes | Yes |
| Snapper | Predacon | Turtle | Yes | Yes |
| Snarl | Maximal | Tasmanian devil | Yes | Yes |
| Spittor | Predacon | Frog | Yes | Yes |
| Terrorsaur | Predacon | Pteranodon | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | |||
| Optimus Primal | Maximal | Bat | ||
| Megatron | Predacon | Crocodile | ||
Deluxes
| Name | Faction | Alt mode | Availability (US) | Availability (UK) |
| Blackarachnia | Predacon | Black widow | Yes | Yes |
| Bonecrusher | Maximal | Bison | Yes | Yes |
| Buzzsaw | Predacon | Wasp | Yes | Yes |
| Cheetor | Maximal | Cheetah | Yes | Yes |
| Cybershark | Maximal | Hammerhead shark | Yes | Yes |
| Jetstorm | Predacon | Dragonfly | Yes | Yes |
| Dinobot | Maximal | Velociraptor | Yes | Yes |
| Grimlock | Maximal | Velociraptor | Yes | Yes |
| K9 | Maximal | Dog | Yes | Yes |
| Manterror | Predacon | Praying Mantis | Yes | Yes |
| Retrax | Predacon | Woodlouse | Yes | Yes |
| Rhinox | Maximal | Rhinoceros | Yes | Yes |
| Tarantulas | Predacon | Tarantula | Yes | Yes |
| Tigatron | Maximal | Tiger | Yes | Yes |
| Waspinator | Predacon | Wasp | Yes | Yes |
| Wolfang | Maximal | Wolf | Yes | Yes |
Megas
| Name | Faction | Alt mode | Availability (US) | Availability (UK) |
| B'boom | Maximal | Baboon | Yes | Yes |
| Polar Claw | Maximal | Polar bear | Yes | Yes |
| Inferno | Predacon | Ant | Yes | Yes |
| Scorponok | Predacon | Scorpion | Yes | Yes |
| Transquito | Predacon | Mosquito | Yes | Yes |
Ultras
| Name | Faction | Alt mode | Availability (US) | Availability (UK) |
| Megatron | Predacon | T-Rex | Yes | Yes |
| Optimus Primal | Maximal | Gorilla | Yes | Yes |
| Tripredacus set: | Predacon | (Combiner) | Yes | Yes |
| Cicadon | Cicada | |||
| Sea Clamp | Lobster | |||
| Ramhorn | Beetle | |||
| Magnaboss set: | Maximal | (Combiner) | Yes | Yes |
| Ironhide | Elephant | |||
| Prowl | Lion | |||
| Silverbolt | Eagle |
This subline was introduced in 1998, consisting of 6 basic and 4 deluxe Beast Wars toys whose beast modes were a fusion of different animals. This allowed for some rather odd and fantastic looking designs.
Basics
| Name | Faction | Alt mode | Availability (US) | Availability (UK) |
| Air Hammer | Maximal | Hammerhead Shark/Eagle | Yes | Yes |
| Bantor | Maximal | Baboon/Tiger | Yes | Yes |
| Buzzclaw | Predacon | Mantis/Lizard | Yes | Yes |
| Noctorro | Maximal | Bat/Bull | Yes | Yes |
| Quickstrike | Predacon | Scorpion/Snake | Yes | Yes |
| Terragator | Predacon | Crocodile/Turtle | Yes | Yes |
Deluxes
| Name | Faction | Alt mode | Availability (US) | Availability (UK) |
| Injector | Predacon | Lionfish/Hornet | Yes | Yes |
| Silverbolt | Maximal | Wolf/Eagle | Yes | Yes |
| Skyshadow | Predacon | Dragonfly/Lizard | Yes | Yes |
| Torca | Maximal | Orca/Elephant | Yes | Yes |
This subline is generallly viewed as the best of the Beast Wars line, with a high similarity to the show models and general good design. Essentially, it was a group of re-used characters from the original line, all of whom had appeared previously on the show (with the possible exception of Scavenger, who was originally intended to be Inferno). These characters were redesigned with a metallic, mechanical looking beast mode and a partially organic robot mode, as well as a (sort of) 'vehicle mode' (which would usually involve the beast mode sprouting wings or engines). There were no basic toys in this line.
Deluxes
Megas
Ultras
Super
Name
Faction
Alt mode
Availability (US)
Availability (UK)
Airazor
Maximal
Falcon/Pontoon plane
Yes
Yes
Cheetor
Maximal
Cheetah/Jet
Yes
Yes
Rattrap
Maximal
Rat/Dragster
Yes
Yes
Rhinox
Maximal
Rhino/Ski-mobile
Yes
Yes
Tarantulas
Predacon
Rhino/Ski-mobile
Yes
Yes
Terrorsaur
Predacon
Pterodactyl/Jet
Yes
Yes
Waspinator
Predacon
Wasp/Jet
Yes
Yes
Name
Faction
Alt mode
Availability (US)
Availability (UK)
Megatron
Predacon
T-Rex/VTOL
Yes
Yes
Optimus Primal
Maximal
Gorilla/Hoverboard
Yes
Yes
Scavenger
Predacon
Ant/Drilling vehicle
Yes
Yes
Name
Faction
Alt mode
Availability (US)
Availability (UK)
Depth Charge
Maximal
Manta ray/Hover vehicle
Yes
Yes
Rampage
Predacon
Crab/Tank
Yes
Yes
Name
Faction
Alt mode
Availability (US)
Availability (UK)
Optimal Optimus
Maximal
Gorilla/Jet/Tank
Yes
Yes
Despite the name, this was not simply a continusation of the transmetal subline, but rather another major change in design. For this line, the vehicle modes were taken out, and the previous 'energon chips' (temperatre sensitive stickers which would display the faction symbol) were replaced by 'spark crystals', little translucent plastic hemishperes displaying the faction symbol embedded in the toy. Both modes now displayed mechanical and organic influences parts, in irregular patches other the body, looking more cyborg-like than anything else, as well as mutated, slightly deformed appearances. This line had some of the highest level of detailing in the Beast Wars line. Opnions on it are largey divided. It was at this point that the UK line started to go down the drain, so many of these were rather sparsely distributed in the #UK, if at all.
Basics
| Name | Faction | Alt mode | Availability (US) | Availability (UK) |
| Nightglider | Maximal | Flying squirrel | Yes | ? |
| Optimus Minor | Maximal | Monkey | Yes | Yes |
| Scarem | Predacon | Beetle | Yes | Yes |
| Spittor | Predacon | Frog | Yes | Yes |
| Stinkbomb | Maximal | Skunk | Yes | ? |
Deluxes
| Name | Faction | Alt mode | Availability (US) | Availability (UK) |
| Cheetor | Maximal | Cheetah | Yes | Yes |
| Dinobot | Predacon | Velociraptor | Yes | Yes |
| Iguanas | Predacon | Lizard | Yes | Yes |
| Jawbreaker | Maximal | Hyena | Yes | ? |
| Ramulus | Maximal | Sheep | Yes | Yes |
| Scourge | Predacon | Locust | Yes | Yes |
Megas
| Blackarachnia | Maximal | Black Widow | Yes | Yes |
| Cybershark | Maximal | Great white shark | Yes | Yes |
Ultras
| Megatron | Predacon | Dragon | Yes | Yes |
| Tigerhawk | Maximal | Winged tiger | Yes | Yes |
This subline was released in 2000, while the Beast Machines line was already in full swing. Basicaly, these had no robot modes, and simply transfrmed from one beast mode to another. While some innovative transformations were designed, these tended to be highly inaccurate in at least one of the beast modes. The line was met with large fan outcry, and only consisted of 4 toys.
Deluxes
| Name | Faction | Alt mode | Availability (US) | Availability (UK) |
| Icebird | Mutant | Owl/Polar bear | Yes | No |
| Poisonbite | Mutant | Baracuda/Scorpion | Yes | No |
| Razorclaw | Mutant | Wolverine/Velociraptor | Yes | No |
| Soundwave | Mutant | Bat/Crocodile | Yes | No |
