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Beast Wars II — A New Breed of Maximal
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We’re heading back to the Beasts — but this time, we’re off to Japan for one of the most colourful and distinctive chapters of late ’90s Transformers: Beast Wars II.
In this episode, Sixo introduces Liam and Jason to Takara’s 1998 Maximal lineup, a toy range bursting with bold designs and unusual character choices. From lions and insects to a truly unforgettable giant octopus, we explore how Beast Wars II carved out its own identity, distinct from its Western counterpart.
It’s a lively tour through a corner of the franchise that doesn’t always get the spotlight, and a reminder of just how experimental — and delightfully strange — Transformers could be during this era.
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