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Toys

Beast Wars

An unlikely star is born. (Hasbro version)

The Japanese version is morePlayskool. (Takara version)

• Waspinator (Deluxe,1996/1997)
  • Takara name:Waspeeter
  • Takara ID number:D-3
  • Accessories: Launcher, 2 missiles

• Known designers:Takio Ejima (TakaraTomy),Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)

Part of the first wave ofBeast Wars Deluxes, Waspinator transforms into a large organic wasp. His stinger separates to become a hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher for hisrobot mode; the bolts are stored on the underside of his insect-wings. His head is on a vertical column that rotates around a horizontal axle; each end has a different head, one "mutant", one "robot". The "mutant" head was used as the base for his CGI model, and thus the norm for his fictional portrayals.

The initialHasbro release of Waspinator came on a "rocky bubble" style card that was quickly phased out for a "smooth bubble" card style in wave 2. Waspinator shipped in both styles, but the rocky-bubble release is much rarer and demands more money on the secondary market, if you're into that kinda thing.

TheTakara version of Waspinator (released a year later) uses slightly brighter, more primary colors than the Hasbro version (save for slightly-darker gray plastic), as well as giving his "normal" robot head a white face.

This mold was laterredecoed for a "Fox Kids"version, as well as boththe Hasbro andTakara 10th anniversary versions of the character.

This mold was also used to makeBuzz Saw andretooled intoDirgegun.

• More information on Waspinator at TFU.info

Catbug is a cat but he's got bugness in his veins.

• Saisoku no Taiketsu: Cheetus VS Waspeeter (VS pack, July 1997)
  • ID number:VS-3
  • Accessories: Launcher, 2 missiles

In Japan, Waspinator was available both separately and in a "Quickest Showdown" (最速の対決Saisoku no Taiketsu) VS pack withCheetor. Both toys are identical to their original (Japanese) releases.

Currently, it is unknown if the later "show-like" versions of the two toys were ever released in the VS set.

Contains a tiny bit of Starscream in every mold.

• Waspinator (Deluxe Transmetal,1998)
  • Takara name:Metals Waspeeter
  • Takara ID number:D-42
  • Accessories: Stinger-rifle

• Known designers:Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)

Now an almost completely robotic figure,Transmetal Waspinator transforms into a robotic wasp. He features aF-15-like jet mode, flipping and folding his wings into a fighter-jet configuration as well as flipping a cockpit/nosecone between his insect-head mandibles. Though he appears solid black at first glance, he is actually made of very dark transparent-black/green plastic.

The Takara version of this toy is almost completely identical, except the "WASPINATOR"tampograph on his wing was replaced with "DESTRON" and the Predacon sigil.

This mold was laterredecoed for a "Fox Kids"version of the character. It was also slated for aUniverseversion of Waspinator, but that set was canceled.

• More information on Transmetal Waspinator at TFU.info

• Hayate no Taiketsu: Metals Cheetus VS Metals Waspeeter (VS pack,1999)
  • ID number:VS-42
  • Accessories: Stinger-rifle

In Japan, Transmetal Waspinator was available both individually and in a "Gale Showdown" (疾風の対決Hayate no Taiketsu) two-pack withTransmetal Cheetor. The two-pack version was unchanged from the normal individually-packaged one.

Do be a blue bee.

• Waspinator (Deluxe, 1999)
  • Accessories: Launcher, 2 missiles

Part of the first wave of "FoxKids!" Deluxe redecoes, this toy has aradically different color scheme than the original, consisting primarily of slate blue and green-gold plastic, with dark blue (barely) translucent parts.

Hasbro solicitations for this toy gave it the name "Power Flight Waspinator",^[1] but this name never made it to final packaging.

This toy's deco was later used for the non-toy characterBuzzbomb.

• More information on Fox Kids Waspinator at TFU.info

Why FoxKidzzzz hate Waspinator?

• Waspinator (Deluxe Transmetal,2000)
  • Accessories: Stinger-rifle

Transmetal Waspinator was redecoed for the fourth wave of 2000's "Fox Kids!" Transmetals, the only new toy in that wave. His deco bears more than a passing resemblance to that ofBuzz Saw (just ignore the name tampographed on his wing).

This toy was laterrepurposed asShattered GlassWaspinator, and the deco was used as the basis for theBotCon 2015TimelinesMudfighter toy.

• More information on Fox Kids Transmetal Waspinator at TFU.info

Universe (2003)

Wazzpinator... purple?

• Nightprowler vs. Waspinator (Halloween Horrorcon Value Pack,2004?)

For a brief time,Hasbro's official website checklist featured listings for two "HalloweenHorrorcon Value Packs" that were to be Wal-Martexclusives... which also likely explains why they were canceled. (Wal-Mart had taken a good half-dozen exclusives and released them more-or-less simultaneously, leading to a huge glut. A lot of otherTransformers exclusives were canceled during theUniverse era.)

In 2004, several test-shots appeared on eBay in a group, among them the Transmetal Waspinator toy with opaque-salmon wings and lavender insect legs. This, presumably, was to have been theUniverse incarnation of Waspinator, as the other toys in the group line up with the names given for the two Halloween sets. He was to come in a "Vs." two-pack with the presumably-Autobot characterNightprowler.

This toy's deco was later used for theTimelinesParasite andLegacySkywasp toys.

• Gallery of Nightprowler vs. Waspinator test-shots

Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Beast Wars 10th Anniversary

Finally Waspinator come with pieces that aren't Waspinator's!

• Waspinator (Beast Wars 10th Anniversary,2006)
  • Accessories: Launcher, 2 missiles, Transmutate's head

• Known designers:Marcelo Matere andDan Khanna (packaging art)

This toy is a slightredeco of the first Waspinator toy to make it closer to Waspinator's cartoon appearance, replacing the gray with green and adding extra goldpaint applications. He came with the head toTransmutate plus a DVD with the episode "Possession".

• More information on 10th Anniversary Waspinator at TFU.info

Timelines

This works surprisingly well on many levels.

• Darksyde Megatron and Darksyde Waspinator (Bagged set, 2006)
  • Accessories: 2-part rifle

• Known designers:Joe Moore (concept artist)^[2]

Availableexclusively at theBotCon 2006 event itself, thisTimelines two-pack represents Waspinator and Megatron before the events of theBeast Wars show. "Darksyde Waspinator" is a Basic-sized figure, originally used forMachine WarsSkywarp andThundercracker, which autotransforms to robot mode from aDassault Rafale fighter jet. (One can surmise, however, that it is meant to represent a Cybertronic design in this case.) His rifle splits into two pieces, which store in the backs of his lower legs. Only 500 of this figure were released.

• More information on Darksyde Waspinator at TFU.info

Wazzpinator hatez theFly.

• Thrustinator (TFSS 2.0,2014)
  • TFSS2 number:3
  • Accessories: missile launcher, 2 missiles

Part of theTransformers Collectors' ClubFigure Subscription Service 2.0,Timelines Thrustinator is aredeco andretool of theBeast Wars IIDirgegun figure, featuring a new head that is sculpted as an amalgam of Waspinator andThrust. His stinger becomes a hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher; the missiles are hidden in each of his wings. These missiles can also be used in the launcher mounted on his beast mode back. This mold has a pop-up gun in place of the mutant head found on the original, meaning you have to flip his head down if you want to use this feature in robot mode.

The original version of Dirgegun's mold was, of course, used for like a dozen Waspinators and a Buzz Saw.

• More information on Thrustinator at TFU.info

Beast Wars Telemocha Series

Waspinator now comes with more ball-joints for easy disassembly. Recreate your favorite moments from the show!

• Waspeeter (Deluxe,2007)
  • Japanese ID number:TM-04
  • Accessories: Launcher, 2 missiles

This toy is a ridiculously-extensively-painted redeco of the first Waspinator toy to make it almost completelyshow-accurate to Waspinator's cartoon appearance (forgiving mold issues andunpaintable plastic, of course).

He came with a DVD of the episode "The Aerial Mountain Explodes", the Japanese dub of "Power Surge".

• More information on Telemocha Series Waspinator at TFU.info (scroll down)

Kre-O

Special feature: can be torn to pieces and be instantly reassembled, just like the cartoon!

• Waspinator (Micro-Changer, 2012)
  • Bag number:21451 2
  • Accessories: Small pistol

• Known designers:Ed Masiello (Hasbro)

Part of a six-figure "preview" wave ofMicro-ChangerKreons, Waspinator is ablindpacked bagged mini-figure. He comes with extra parts which help him form a crude wasp form. He has big purple bug-eyes hidden under his visor, and a chest deco of a wasp-head like theoriginalBeast Wars Waspinator (complete withPredaconfaction symbol!), which is normally hidden by his armor.

He usesJazz's helmet. His body armor, wings and "insect legs" come from theBattleship sets; the armor is simply for the US soldier Kreons, the wings are swim flippers, while his "legs" are rifle supports, which are also used forScorponok'sbeast mode legs.

• More information on Waspinator at TFU.info

Generations

As an exorcist, Skywarp's strategy was to just push both of them down a flight of stairs.

• Starscream & Waspinator (Legends Class,2013)
  • Series / Number:02 / #003
  • Accessories: 2 null ray cannons

• Known designers:Joe Kyde (Hasbro),Yūya Ōnishi (TakaraTomy)

Part of the fourth wave of2012-onwardsGenerations Legends Class toys,Thrilling 30 Waspinator comes withStarscream inhomage to theBeast Wars episode, "Possession". Waspinator can transform into a wasp, a robot with3 mm-compatible hands, and a gun with a5 mm handle. He has anautotransformation feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.

• More information onGenerations Legends Waspinator at TFU.info

"Wazzpinator andFandom happy at last!"

• Waspinator (Deluxe Class, 2013)
  • Series / Number:02 / #008
  • Accessories: stinger/gun

• Known designers:Joe Kyde (Hasbro),Emiliano Santalucia (concept artist)

Waspinator is a Deluxe Class sculpt that is proof that there is indeed a God, and that He loves fans ofBeast Wars. His design is based on his classic appearance in theBeast Wars cartoon, but he can pass for his appearance in IDW'sRobots in Disguise comics if you want! Hisgimmick is that pressing a button on his back makes his wings beat.

Due to the use of standardized 5 mm peg holes for his hands, Waspinator is capable of wielding the smaller version of himself that came in the Legends Class two-pack with Starscream in weapon mode.

The version released in the United States comes with a reprint ofIDW Publishing'sRobots in Disguiseissue #19 sporting anexclusive cover. The versions released in Canada and Latin America come without the comic.

Multiple reports indicate that the thin plastic parts used for the hinge joints required for the transformation of his shoulders have a tendency to develop cracks very quickly, sometimes straight out of the packaging. Thus far, there have been no reports of actual breakage, though.

Oddly, the instructions (in the Hasbro release at least) fail to mention separating the two halves of the beast mode head when creating the robot mode chest. Indeed, the line-art depicts the robot mode chest with the two pieces closed, completely obscuring the underlying 'breast bone' section.

This mold was redecoed intoBotCon 2015's fourWaruder mechs,Storm Rider,Paralyzer,Parasite, andMudfighter, the latter of which is also prepurposed/repurposed asShattered GlassWaspinator.

• More information onGenerations Deluxe Waspinator at TFU.info

Generations (Japan)

No additional yellow and black paint operations? SHAME ON YOU, TakaraTomy!

• Megatron & Starscream (Multi-pack,December 28, 2013)
  • Japanese ID number:TG-28
  • Accessories: 2 null ray cannons

TheTakaraTomyGenerations release of Legends Class Waspinator is redecoed in darker shades of green and features silver eyes in robot mode instead of blue. He andStarscream were only available in a two-pack withMegatron andChop Shop.

• Waspinator (February 22,2014)
  • ID number:TG-30
  • Accessories: stinger/gun

The JapaneseGenerations release of HasbroGenerations Waspinator is cast in different colors, replacing the two brighter shades of green with a dark metallic green, and features metallic gold paint instead of yellow.

Legends

You will never be happy. There will always be a better Waspinator.

• Waspeeter^[3] (Deluxe,2016-05-07)
  • ID number:LG-EX
  • Accessories: gun/stinger

Legends Waspeeter is a redeco ofGenerations Deluxe Class Waspinator, exclusive toTransformers Fes2016. Unlike the previous TakaraTomy version of the toy, it tones down the metallic plastic finish, most noticeably changing its gold to yellow. It also paints the bee stripes on the robot head's antenna. The toy comes packaged with a Waspinator edition mini-comic, "Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX".

War for Cybertron: Kingdom

At last! Yellow shoulder circles!

• Waspinator (Deluxe Class,2021)
  • Hasbro ID number:WFC-K34
  • TakaraTomy ID number:KD-20
  • TakaraTomy release date:June 25,2022
  • Accessories: Stinger blaster

Part of the fourth wave ofKingdom Deluxe Class figures, Waspinator transforms from a show-accurate robot into a "realistic" wasp in 20 steps. This figure's engineering and sculpting are based largely on that of the previousThrilling 30 Deluxe Class toy. The show model's iridescent details are represented as clear purple plastic. Waspinator's weapon is concealed in his abdomen and has sculpting on its underside to resemble his show model's pistol (though its lack of transformation and color separation results in an unaltered wasp stinger from most angles). His insect-leg kibble has moved around compared to the show model: his rear four insect legs are now attached to his robot mode's shins, meaning his forearms only have one leg each as opposed to two. The wasp legs on his, er, legs, can point down so his robot feet and wasp feet are level with each other. In beast mode, he features a movable head, swiveling mandibles, antennae, legs, and ball-jointed wings, so they can point up in robot mode. He also has far more5 mm ports for theC.O.M.B.A.T. System\F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology compared to hisBeast Wars compadres.

Along with his wave mateShadow Panther, Waspinator lacks the cave painting depicting his beast mode on the back of the box. Also like his wave-mate, his metal pins are black. Waspinator comes with one of four possible holographicGolden Disk cards for his wave, which reveals apossible destiny of a key character.

This figure was redecoed intoBuzzworthy BumblebeeSkywasp and retooled intoLegacyBuzzsaw.

Beast Wars Again

• Shunsoku no Taiketsu (October 28,2023)
  • ID number:BWVS-03
  • Accessories: Stinger blaster

• Known designers:Hisashi Yuki (TakaraTomy),Hidetsugu Yoshioka (packaging artist)

Released as part of theBeast Wars Again line, the "Instant Showdown" (瞬速の対決) set contains Waspeeter andCheetus. Waspeeter is a redeco ofKingdom Waspinator in more cartoon-accurate colors.

• Yūgen no Taiketsu (March 30,2024)

• ID number:BWVS-08
• Accessories: Stinger blaster
• Known designers:Hisashi Yuki (TakaraTomy),Hidetsugu Yoshioka (packaging artist)

Released as part of theBeast Wars Again line, the "Phantom Showdown" (幽幻の対決) set pits "Haunted Waspeeter" against "Ghost Starscream". Haunted Waspeeter is another use ofKingdom Waspinator in darker colors, and usingDecepticon insignia to represent his possession by Starscream in theBeast Wars episode "Possession".

Merchandise

Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game

• Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game (1997)

Waspinator was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for theBeast Warscard game.

First 4 Figures

Talk about a wasp waist.

• Waspinator (2006 unreleased)

• Known designers:Zhong Hao

This was to be a 7-or-8-inch tall resin bust of Waspinator released as part of aBeast Wars tenth anniversary series by model companyFirst 4 Figures. Waspinator is depicted from the waist and upwards (give or take his large abdomen sticking out behind) and mounted on a Predacon-branded stone column. He is sculpted to be accurate to hisBeast Wars cartoon design, including the tiny little "cheated" depictions of his wasp legs on his forearms. Waspinator was first revealed to the public as a digital render on the First 4 Figures website in March 2006,^[4] after having been shown to toy news sites at New YorkToy Fair the previous month.^[5] He put in an appearance in the form of an unpainted prototype atSan Diego Comic-Con in 2006.^[6]

Mini busts in the plannedBeast Wars line were designed to reflect the scale of the characters as seen in the cartoon, and each was set to be limited to 1,996 pieces, in a nod to the franchise's year of origin.^[5] Waspinator was at one stage expected to ship in September 2006, likely as the third release in the line given his full render being solicited to the public. Unfortunately, he and the rest of theBeast Wars bust line were cancelled, with First 4 Figures citing a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest.

Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Robot Heroes

Do wewant to know what that is gushing out of his butt?

• Rhinox & Waspinator (Two-pack,2008)

• Known designers:Bill Rawley (Hasbro),Marcelo Matere (concept artist)

Waspinator was released in the second wave ofUniverseRobot Heroes packed withRhinox as part of the "Beast Wars Series". An amalgam of toy and television show depictions, Waspinator has articulation at the neck and shoulders. He suspends himself in the air on a strong stream of fluid launching from his butt. (Okay, it's probably supposed to be a compressed air jet or something, but look at it. Eyuw.)

• More information on Robot Heroes Waspinator at TFU.info

Prime 1 Studio

• Optimus Primal (2017)
  • ID Number:PMTFBW-01 /01EX (exclusive)

Prime 1 StudioPremium MasterlineOptimus Primal is a highly detailed statue of Primal's robot mode posing over the bits of a destroyed Waspinator.

Jada Toys

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• Transformers Series 3 18-pack (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2023)

Released byJada Toys,Nano Metalfigs Waspinator is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

He is marketed as a Decepticon instead of a Predacon and comes in an impressive multipack withseventeen other figurines.

Transformers Character Card

• Cheetus & Waspeeter Set (June,2024)
  • ID number:87 & 88

Released as part of the twelfth wave of thee-HOBBY exclusiveTransformers Character Card series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of the "Cheetus" and "Waspeeter" along withcharacter profiles andtech specs.

• Translation of Waspinator's Transformers Character Card

Notes

• The original HasbroBeast Wars packaging art for Waspinator depicts him with his mutant mask on; his later redeco Buzz Saw was drawn with the mask off, likely for a distinctive contrast.Tarantulas andBlackarachnia as well asWolfang andK-9 share this status.
• TheTransmetal Waspinator toy appears in a coloringEaster egg as one of the "Disappeared" in IDW'sLost Light #1.
• Waspinator's unreleasedUniverse Horrorcon toy (alongside fellow HorrorconBlackarachnia) madea cameo appearance in theBeast Wars: Uprising story "Not All Megatrons" as amechanimal.
• In planning for theBotCon 2015Waruder four-pack (Storm Rider,Paralyzer,Parasite, andMudfighter),Fun Publications considered making one of the Deluxe Class wasps a version ofVenom, who has long suffered from a lack of any available molds with a cicada alt-mode. However, they shelved this plan upon learning that Hasbro also had that idea on the docket. Ultimately, Hasbro did produce a mass-retail toy ofVenom (under the trademark-friendly name "Venin"), but using the small Mini-Con-sized mold rather than the Deluxe Class mold, and in different colours available fromAcid Storm's sprue.
• As with most modern Hasbro projects, theThrilling 30 Waspinator mold included a "pretooled" alternate head, in Waspinator's case naturally based on Buzz Saw. However, neither Hasbro nor Fun Publications ended up making use of this tooling.^[7]

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