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Predacon

The Predacons are a Decepticon-aligned faction within the Transformers franchise that transform into mechanical replicas of predatory animals such as reptiles, insects, and arthropods, and are typically portrayed as villains seeking power and domination.^[1] First introduced in Generation 1 as a subgroup of Decepticons,^[2] they emerged prominently in the Beast Wars storyline as descendants of the Decepticons originating from a marginalized society on post-Great War Cybertron, where some members rebel to reignite the ancient conflict between good and evil Transformers.^[1] Led by figures like Megatron, they employ brute strength, bestial cunning, and treachery to pursue conquest, often clashing with the heroic Maximals in battles over valuable artifacts and planetary control.^[3]^[1] In other continuities, such as Transformers: Prime, the Predacons appear as an ancient, dragon-like race of savage Cybertronian beasts that ally with Decepticons against the Autobots, introducing unprecedented beast-conversion abilities and escalating threats on Earth.^[4]^[5] Similarly, in the film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, the Predacons are one of several mysterious new factions—alongside the Maximals and Terrorcons—unleashed in a 1990s-era adventure, with members like Scorponok serving dark forces such as Unicron.^[6]^[1] Across these narratives, the Predacons embody themes of primal aggression and rebellion, influencing toy lines, animated series, and live-action films produced by Hasbro.^[7]

Overview

Definition and Characteristics

The Predacons are a faction of Cybertronians within the Transformers universe, serving as a subgroup or successor to the Decepticons, who typically transform into predatory animals such as lions, eagles, or dinosaurs to embody savagery and raw power.^[2] This beast-transforming capability distinguishes them as antagonists driven by primal ferocity, often positioned against heroic factions like the Autobots or their descendants, the Maximals.^[8] Key characteristics of the Predacons include a potent combination of brute strength and bestial cunning, fueling their relentless pursuit of power through ambition and deep-seated resentment toward their adversaries.^[8] Their beast modes provide enhanced sensory perception, such as acute hearing or tracking abilities, alongside superior combat prowess in close-quarters engagements, allowing them to leverage natural predatory instincts in battle.^[9] This fusion of physical might and strategic guile makes them formidable warriors, often employing ambush tactics or overwhelming force to dominate conflicts.^[8] In contrast to the vehicle-transforming Decepticons, who emphasize mechanical efficiency and technological superiority, Predacons prioritize primal instincts and organic-inspired savagery, reflecting a more instinctual approach to warfare and conquest.^[2] Over time, this concept has evolved in certain continuities, such as the Transformers: Prime universe, where Predacons manifest as ancient, dragon-like beasts representing Cybertron's primordial origins.)

Origins of the Faction

The Predacons debuted in 1986 as a five-member subgroup within Hasbro's Generation 1 Transformers toy line, developed in collaboration with Takara. Unlike earlier Transformers figures, which were largely adapted from Takara's pre-existing Diaclone and Microman lines featuring vehicle alternate modes, the Predacons represented one of the first assortments designed specifically for the Transformers brand. This shift allowed for innovative play patterns, including transformations into mechanical animals—a lion (Razorclaw), eagle (Divebomb), tiger (Rampage), rhinoceros (Headstrong), and bull (Tantrum)—to differentiate them from standard vehicle-based Decepticons and appeal to children's interest in wildlife and beasts.^[10]^[11] The core design of the Predacons centered on their combiner gimmick, enabling the five figures to merge into the towering super robot Predaking, the largest such team in the initial Generation 1 lineup. Takara toy designer Mika Akitaka led the development of Predaking, incorporating modular animal components for enhanced play value and a shared color scheme of red, orange, yellow, gray, and black to streamline the combination process. Early prototypes emphasized balanced proportions and posability in the combined form, drawing aesthetic inspiration from powerful, savage beasts to evoke a sense of primal ferocity. The toy's success, particularly in the American market, stemmed from this dynamic interplay of individual animal transformations and group synergy, making it a standout in the 1986 releases.^[12]^[11] The name "Predacon" was selected to highlight the subgroup's predatory animal themes, blending notions of predation with their Decepticon affiliation to suggest ancient, beast-like warriors. Development influences included broader trends in 1980s toy design toward organic and mythical creature aesthetics, aiming to captivate young audiences with modular parts that encouraged creative assembly beyond simple vehicle-to-robot shifts. While initial concepts explored various combiner configurations, the final prototypes prioritized durable animal limbs and torsos for repeated play. This foundational toyline element later influenced expansions, such as the full Predacon faction in the 1996 Beast Wars series, positioning them as Decepticon descendants in beast modes.^[12]

Fictional History

Generation 1 Continuity

In the Generation 1 continuity of the Transformers franchise, the Predacons serve as a subgroup of Decepticons, distinguished by their predatory animal alternate modes and ferocious combat style. Comprising five members—Razorclaw (lion), Rampage (crab), Divebomb (eagle), Headstrong (rhino), and Tantrum (bull)—they are engineered for raw power and instinct-driven assaults, often deploying their beast forms for stealthy espionage and brutal ground attacks on both Earth and Cybertron.^[13] Despite their allegiance to Decepticon leaders like Megatron and Galvatron, the team's inherent savagery frequently leads to unpredictable behavior, making them as much a liability to their own side as a threat to the Autobots.^[14] The Predacons make their debut in the animated series during the five-part storyline "Five Faces of Darkness," specifically in Part 5 (aired September 19, 1986), where Galvatron deploys them to the volcanic moon of Io to eliminate the stranded Autobots Blurr, Wheelie, and human ally Marissa Faireborn.^[14] Upon arrival, the Predacons ambush the Autobots and clash with the rescue shuttle piloted by Sky Lynx; after initial individual skirmishes prove insufficient, Razorclaw orders the team to combine into the towering gestalt warrior Predaking, whose immense strength nearly overwhelms Sky Lynx before the Autobot's aerial maneuvers force a retreat.^[15] This introduction establishes their role as elite shock troops, loyal yet volatile in service to the Decepticon cause. A pivotal event showcasing the Predacons' uncontrollable power occurs in the episode "Call of the Primitives" (aired November 18, 1986), where Galvatron summons them to Cybertron amid the chaos of the Hate Plague awakening ancient, primitive Transformers. Tasked with combating these threats alongside the Autobots, the Predacons form Predaking to confront Optimus Prime and his forces, but the combiner's primal rage spirals into a destructive rampage that indiscriminately targets both Autobots and Decepticons, forcing Galvatron to intervene and dismantle the form to avert disaster.^[16] This incident underscores the faction's dual-edged nature: their combined might is unparalleled, yet internal savagery renders Predaking difficult to command, often prioritizing destruction over strategy.^[17] In the Marvel Comics continuity, the Predacons first appear in issue #25, "Gone but Not Forgotten!" (cover-dated February 1987), where Decepticon scientist Shockwave reprograms the team—initially Quintesson creations—to track and assassinate Optimus Prime on Earth after the Autobot leader thwarts a Decepticon scheme.^[13] The Predacons pursue Prime relentlessly, using their animal modes for ambush tactics, but upon confronting Megatron, Shockwave's overrides compel them to betray their leader, leading to a chaotic battle; they merge into Predaking, whose rampage devastates the area and nearly kills Megatron before the combiner self-destructs due to conflicting directives. Marvel UK expansions, reprinting and extending these tales in issues #107–108, amplify the team's internal rivalries, depicting Razorclaw's authoritarian leadership clashing with Rampage's impulsiveness and Tantrum's wrathful outbursts, which erode cohesion during missions.^[18] These dynamics portray the Predacons as reliable subordinates prone to feral discord, their beastly traits enabling versatile operations from planetary invasions to covert strikes.

Beast Wars and Beast Machines Continuity

In the Beast Wars continuity, the Predacons emerge as a splinter faction of Decepticon descendants, driven by a desire to seize control from the ruling Maximals on Cybertron. Led by the ambitious Megatron, they steal the Golden Disk—a data storage device from the ancient Voyager probes containing coordinates to pivotal moments in Earth's history—to enable time travel and rewrite events in their favor, potentially ensuring Decepticon victory in the ancient war. Pursued by the Maximal exploration vessel Axalon, the Predacon ship Darksyde enters transwarp space, but a destabilizing quantum surge propels both crews through time, resulting in a crash-landing on prehistoric Earth millions of years in the past. To survive the planet's dense energon radiation, which is hazardous to their mechanical forms in robot mode, the Predacons scan local prehistoric creatures and adopt beast alt-modes, with Megatron transforming into a mechanical tyrannosaurus, Scorponok into a scorpion, Tarantulas into a spider, Waspinator into a wasp, and Blackarachnia into a black widow spider.^[19] The Predacons establish a hidden base in the planet's volcanic regions and pursue their mission by decoding the Golden Disk's sectors, which reveal locations of Autobot energon deposits and key historical battles. This quest sparks ongoing conflicts with the Maximals, including attempts to hijack the activation of ejected stasis pods—cryo-suspended protoform Maximal colonists—such as when Tarantulas reprograms Blackarachnia's pod to create a Predacon spy, or when Megatron seeks to eliminate emerging rivals like Cheetor and Rattrap. Internal treachery and betrayals, exemplified by Tarantulas' schemes and Scorponok's failed experiments, often undermine their efforts, while encounters with the alien Vok collective introduce advanced threats that force uneasy alliances or escalations. A pivotal turning point occurs when the Vok's planet-killer device detonates in a transwarp explosion, unleashing a second quantum surge that bathes the planet in transformative energy; this evolves surviving Predacons like Megatron, Blackarachnia, and Quickstrike (a later fuzor recruit) into Transmetal bodies, fusing enhanced metallic armor, energy shielding, and hybrid vehicle capabilities with their beast modes for superior mobility and firepower.^[20] The narrative culminates in a time-travel confrontation aboard the Decepticon warship Nemesis, where the Predacons briefly ally with ancient foes to avert a temporal paradox, ultimately leading to their defeat and the restoration of the timeline. In the direct sequel Beast Machines, set on a returned-to Cybertron, the Predacon faction suffers near-total extinction as a consequence of Megatron's machinations during the Maximals' absence. Having reformatted the planet into a sterile, machine-dominated empire using a techno-organic virus, Megatron mass-produces Vehicon drones from blank protoforms to enforce his rule, repurposing a few surviving Predacon essences—such as Waspinator reborn as the aerial commander Thrust and Silverbolt (a former Maximal turned Predacon) as the swift Jetstorm—into elite Vehicon generals while purging beast modes as primitive relics. Thrust and Jetstorm retain predatory instincts and scheming personalities but operate as extensions of Megatron's will, devoid of independent Predacon loyalty, marking the faction's dissolution into his viral hive-mind. The original Predacon survivors like Tarantulas and Inferno are confirmed deceased or absorbed, leaving Megatron's intangible virus form as the lingering embodiment of their conquest-driven legacy.^[21]

Later Continuities and Adaptations

Transformers: Prime Universe

In the Transformers: Prime universe, Predacons are depicted as an ancient race of massive, dragon-like Cybertronian beasts that predated the functionalist society of Cybertron, serving as apex predators who hunted other Cybertronians for energon. Originally led by the singular entity known as Predaking, they were the largest and most powerful species on the planet, second only to the Primes in stature and strength. Their society emphasized fierce loyalty to their own kind above all factions, viewing themselves as a dominant predatory force that terrorized early Cybertronians until intervention by the Prime Prima. The Predacons' existence ended during the pre-war era in a cataclysmic event called the Great Cataclysm, triggered by a passing red star disrupting Cybertron's sun and causing planet-wide electromagnetic storms and radiation that wiped out the entire race. Fossils and bone fragments from these beasts remained embedded in Cybertron's crust and were later scattered across the galaxy, including on Earth, preserving their proto-organic Cybertronian DNA. In the series, Decepticon scientist Shockwave revives the Predacon lineage through cloning experiments using these ancient remains, creating hybrid beasts capable of transformation—a deviation from their original, non-transforming biology. The first successful clone, Predaking, emerges as a towering, intelligent warrior who initially serves the Decepticons but grows resentful upon discovering his artificial origins. Subsequent clones include Darksteel and Skylynx, revived on Earth during the Autobots' conflict with the Decepticons, leading to battles where the Predacons' raw power tests the limits of both factions.^[7] The narrative culminates in the 2013 film Predacons Rising, where Predaking, seeking to rebuild his extinct race, uncovers the survival of Darksteel and Skylynx after their presumed destruction by the Autobots. Enraged by Megatron's betrayal—having ordered the clones' elimination to prevent a rival power—and the Autobots' role in executing that order, Predaking vows vengeance against both sides, declaring war on the lingering Decepticon forces and the Autobots alike. This vendetta escalates amid Unicron's resurrection, possessing Megatron's reformed body to target Cybertron, forcing a tenuous alliance among Autobots, surviving Decepticons under Starscream, and the Predacons to combat the chaos-bringer. Predaking's leadership underscores the Predacons' primal unity, as the clones prioritize their species' revival over interstellar conflicts, ultimately aiding in Unicron's banishment while harboring ongoing distrust toward their former manipulators.^[22]

Unicron Trilogy and Beyond

In the Unicron Trilogy, which encompasses the animated series Transformers: Armada (2002), Transformers: Energon (2004), and Transformers: Cybertron (2005), the Predacon concept appears primarily through individual characters and beast-mode Decepticons rather than a full faction. In Armada, Predacon is introduced as a lone Decepticon beast warrior, transforming into a mechanical Tyrannosaurus rex equipped with chomping jaws and rotating side panels for combat. His official toy bio describes him as an overbearing fanatic obsessed with merging organic tissue and Cybertronian robotics to achieve perfection, conducting experiments on both life forms during the Decepticons' hunt for Mini-Cons. Paired with the Mini-Cons Skid-Z and Side Burn from the Race Team, Predacon's design supports rapid assaults and power-ups in vehicle or beast modes, aligning him with the Decepticons' broader campaign against the Autobots and their Mini-Con allies, though he remains a marginal, unpopular figure among his peers.^[23]^[24] Expanding into Energon, Predacon's presence is limited but ties into Decepticon hierarchies under leaders like Scorponok, who commands beast-inspired warriors such as the hawk Divebomb during energon-harvesting operations on Earth. These characters embody Predacon-like traits—savage, animalistic transformations and aggressive tactics—serving as shock troops in battles against Autobots like Optimus Prime and Ironhide, though not explicitly labeled as a Predacon unit. In the Dreamwave Productions comic adaptation of Energon, Predacon briefly appears in a flashback as one of Megatron's ground forces invading Earth, reinforcing his role in sustained Decepticon aggression post-Armada.^[25] By Cybertron, the narrative shifts to ancient Cybertronian lore, where Predacon elements manifest as guardian-like beasts protecting Cyber Keys and planet keys. Beyond the trilogy, Predacon references appear in scattered cameos across later media, often reinterpreting the faction as techno-organic hybrids or symbolic groups. In Transformers: Animated (2007–2009), the episode "Predacons Rising" portrays Predacons as a short-lived Decepticon subgroup created by Blackarachnia, who uses her organic experiments to transform captured Autobots like Waspinator and Swoop into insectoid and pterodactyl beasts, aiming to build an army of loyal, mutated warriors before the plan unravels in a chase through Detroit.^[26] Similar brief roles occur in Transformers: Rescue Bots (2011–2016), where Predacon-inspired dragon and beast relics influence episodes involving ancient Cybertronian artifacts, such as in "Bumblebee and the Tree," tying into themes of dormant primal forces without forming a active faction. The 2022 Netflix series Transformers: EarthSpark introduces hybrid beast modes among the Terran Cybertronians—Earth-born offspring of Autobots like Bumblebee and Grimlock—who exhibit Predacon-like predatory instincts and animal alt-modes (e.g., cheetah or eagle forms) while aligning with Autobot protectors against Decepticon threats, blending evolutionary links to ancient beasts like those in the Transformers: Prime universe. As of 2025, Predacon content remains tied to legacy merchandise, including the reissued Power of the Primes Titan Class Predaking combiner set, featuring five Predacon warriors merging into an 18-inch dragon-beast robot, emphasizing enduring appeal in collector lines without new animated developments.^[27]^[28]

Notable Predacons

Leaders and Combiners

In the Generation 1 continuity, Predaking serves as the combined form of the five core Predacon members—Razorclaw, Rampage, Divebomb, Headstrong, and Tantrum—creating a gestalt entity renowned for its raw power and lack of a singular leader, instead operating through a unified, instinct-driven ferocity.^[29] This leaderless structure allows Predaking to embody the Predacons' primal aggression, often leading to autonomous actions that result in internal Decepticon conflicts, as depicted in episodes where the combiner prioritizes its hunting instincts over direct orders from Megatron or Starscream.^[29] Shifting to the Beast Wars continuity, Megatron emerges as the charismatic and manipulative leader of the Predacon faction, employing cunning schemes and technological enhancements like Transmetal upgrades to maintain command through psychological control rather than brute force alone.^[30] His leadership style emphasizes strategic deception, as seen in his orchestration of alliances and betrayals to seize control of Cybertron's artifacts. In the Transformers: Prime universe, Predaking represents a noble ancient Predacon leader revived through cloning from fossilized remains by Shockwave, functioning as a gestalt figure who seeks to unite his kind in a quest for autonomy and revival of their lost heritage.^[31] Unlike the more villainous portrayals in other continuities, this Predaking exhibits an honorable warrior's code, allying temporarily with Decepticons before turning against Megatron upon discovering the destruction of his fellow clones, prioritizing unity and vengeance over subservience.^[31]

Key Warriors and Specialists

In the Beast Wars continuity, Waspinator serves as a scout and aerial attacker, transforming into a giant wasp capable of launching wing missiles with cyber-sting capabilities, often providing comic relief through his whiny, cowardly personality and frequent, cyclical destructions in battle.^[32] His role highlights the Predacons' expendable frontline operatives, enduring repeated defeats while maintaining unwavering, if inept, loyalty to Megatron. Tarantulas acts as a treacherous scientist and ninja warrior in spider beast mode, employing eight-armed martial arts and web-based traps to scheme against both foes and allies, driven by manipulative ambitions that frequently undermine Predacon operations.^[33] Inferno functions as a fanatical infantry commander in fire ant form, featuring hyper-drive thrusters for rapid assaults and detachable missile legs, displaying absolute loyalty to Megatron as his "queen" in a drone-like devotion that borders on madness.^[34] Blackarachnia exemplifies a specialist's complex impact, initially a cunning double agent in black widow spider mode who converts thermal energy into cyber-venom for ambushes, but later evolving into a Maximal by purging her Predacon shell programming via the Transmetal Driver, a shift that underscores gender dynamics in the faction through her independent, seductive persona and romantic entanglement with Silverbolt.^[35] This transformation not only alters her allegiance but also influences key alliances, emphasizing themes of redemption among Predacon defectors. In the Generation 1 continuity, Divebomb operates as an aerial assassin in eagle beast mode, achieving speeds up to 300 mph with rocket thrusters and precise vision to spot targets from 10,000 feet, wielding a particle-beam rifle and laser-guided sword to thrill in mid-air duels against Autobot fliers.^[36] Razorclaw contributes tactical expertise as a lion-mode warrior, leaping up to 100 yards to slash through thick steel with claws, supplemented by concussion blasters and a sonic sword, though his patient, fuel-efficient approach often masks a furious strike capability.^[37] Within the Transformers: Prime universe, cloned Predacons like Skyquake embody brute force, with tech specs rating exceptional strength (9/10), endurance (10/10), and firepower (9/10), serving as a relentless guardian programmed for energon protection and direct combat assaults.^[38] Darksteel functions as a tracking specialist in his hybrid dragon-wolf beast mode, boasting high skill (9/10) and speed (8/10) for hunting prey across terrains, using claw strikes and fire breath to pursue Autobots with gleeful savagery.^[39] These clones represent Shockwave's experimental efforts to revive ancient Predacon lineages, focusing on raw predatory instincts over strategic depth. In the live-action film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023), Scorponok appears as a Predacon warrior allied with Unicron's forces, transforming into a mechanical scorpion and deploying acidic projectiles in battles against the Autobots and Maximals.^[1]

Cultural Impact

Reception in Media

The Predacons in Beast Wars: Transformers (1996–1999) received widespread critical acclaim for their role in pioneering CGI animation within the franchise, marking one of the earliest fully computer-animated series and revitalizing interest in Transformers storytelling through innovative visual effects.^[40] The series earned a Daytime Emmy Award in 1998 for Outstanding Achievement in Animation, with production designer Clyde Klotz recognized for technical excellence that highlighted the intense factional conflicts between the villainous Predacons and heroic Maximals.^[41] Critics and fans lauded the Predacons' dynamic animal-based designs, such as Megatron's tyrannosaurus rex mode and Blackarachnia's seductive black widow spider form, which blended organic beast aesthetics with mechanical menace to create vivid, memorable antagonists that drove the narrative's exploration of survival and betrayal on prehistoric Earth.^[42] These designs were praised for enhancing character depth, with figures like the scheming Tarantulas and tragic Rampage standing out as fan favorites due to their intricate personalities tied to their predatory alt-modes.^[43] In contrast, the original Generation 1 Predacons faced criticism for their underutilization in the 1986 animated series, appearing prominently in only the five-part debut storyline "The Five Faces of Darkness" before fading into sporadic cameos, limiting their development as a cohesive beast-themed Decepticon subgroup.^[44] This brevity left the team—composed of Razorclaw, Rampage, Divebomb, Headstrong, and Tantrum—feeling overshadowed despite their potential for savage, animalistic villainy that combined into the formidable Predaking. In later continuities like Transformers: Prime (2010–2013), Predaking reemerged as a cloned dragon-like beast, sparking fan debates over his portrayal as a sympathetic anti-villain; his betrayal of Megatron after discovering his synthetic origins and quest for his lost clone-brothers elicited discussions on themes of autonomy and misplaced loyalty, positioning him as a nuanced figure rather than a straightforward foe. The Predacons' media reception often centers on cultural themes of primal aggression versus civilization, with their beast modes symbolizing raw, instinctual savagery in opposition to the more structured, exploratory ethos of their Maximal counterparts, a dichotomy that has profoundly influenced fan works including fanfiction, art, and custom animations exploring evolutionary conflicts on Cybertron and Earth.^[40] In recent years, the Predacons' portrayal in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) has renewed interest, with characters like Scorponok contributing to discussions on the integration of beast factions into live-action narratives and their role in broader cosmic threats like Unicron, as noted in 2025 fan analyses.^[1]

Toy Line and Merchandise

The Predacons debuted in the Generation 1 Transformers toy line in 1986 as a combiner team consisting of five Deluxe-class figures—Razorclaw, Rampage, Divebomb, Headstrong, and Tantrum—that transform into mechanical animals and combine to form the super robot Predaking. These figures were sold individually in boxed packaging worldwide (except the United Kingdom), marking them as the largest all-Deluxe combiner team in the line, with each member standing approximately 5 inches tall in robot mode. Original retail prices for such Deluxe-class toys typically ranged from $10 to $12 each, making the full Predaking set accessible for collectors building the combiner gradually.^[45] Reissues of the original Predaking team appeared in the 2000s through Hasbro's Commemorative Series, with a notable full set released in late 2004 featuring updated packaging and minor chrome enhancements while retaining the classic G1 molds. Convention exclusives tied to BotCon events in the early 2000s, such as concept art displays at BotCon 2000, further highlighted fan interest in Predacon designs, though full reissues were more broadly available via standard retail channels. The Beast Wars era (1996–2000) elevated Predacons to core antagonists in the toy line, with over 100 figures released across multiple classes including Basic, Deluxe, Mega, and Ultra, many depicting Predacon characters like Megatron, Tarantulas, and Waspinator in beast modes inspired by dinosaurs, insects, and mammals.^[46] The 1998 Transmetal subline introduced upgraded Predacon toys with metallic finishes, hybrid beast-robot-vehicle modes, and gimmicks like spinning blades or launching missiles, significantly boosting the line's appeal and contributing to its status as one of the top three best-selling toy brands annually during this period.^[46]^[47] These innovations helped revitalize the Transformers franchise, routinely outperforming competitors in monthly sales rankings and preventing its potential cancellation by Hasbro.^[46] Modern toy lines continue to revisit Predacon designs, with the 2021 War for Cybertron: Kingdom series offering remakes of classic Beast Wars Predacons such as Scorponok (a Deluxe-class scorpion) and Blackarachnia (a tarantula), celebrating the 25th anniversary through updated articulations and Earthrise-compatible accessories.^[48] In 2025, Hasbro announced reissues including the Power of the Primes Titan-class Predaking combiner set, originally from 2018, now available worldwide at $199.99, reprinting the Titan-class combiner set based on retooled G1 figures.^[28] Beyond core toys, Predacon merchandise spans video games, apparel, and licensed crossovers within the Hasbro ecosystem. The War for Cybertron trilogy video games (2010–2021), developed by High Moon Studios, prominently feature Predacon characters like Megatron in multiplayer modes and story campaigns, tying directly to Kingdom toy releases. Apparel includes officially licensed t-shirts and hoodies with Predacon logos and character art, such as Beast Wars-era designs sold through retailers like Redbubble and 80sTees, often priced at $20–$30.^[49] Crossovers appear in Hasbro's shared universe products, including role-playing game sourcebooks that integrate Predacon elements with other properties like Power Rangers for crossover adventures.^[50]

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Transformers Tech Specs
### Summary of Waspinator (Beast Wars Predacon)
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Tarantulas - Transformers Tech Specs
Transformers movie series WWTFU Character profiles Store. Tech Specs: Generation 1 · Beast Wars · Machine Wars · Armada · Maximals · Predacons · Blackarachnia ( ...<|separator|>
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Inferno - Transformers Tech Specs
Tech Specs: Generation 1, Beast Wars, Machine Wars, Armada Maximals, Predacons, Blackarachnia (original), Buzzclaw, Buzz Saw, Dinobot (Transmetal 2), Drill Bit.
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Transformers Tech Specs
### Summary of Blackarachnia (Predacon)
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Transformers Tech Specs
### Summary of Divebomb (Predacon, Decepticon)
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Transformers Tech Specs
### Summary of Razorclaw Bio and Tech Specs
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Skyquake - Transformers Toys - TFW2005
Tech Specs data for Skyquake. Strength: 9, Intelligence: 7. Speed: 8, Endurance: 10. Rank: 9, Courage: 10. Firepower: 9, Skill: 6. Skyquake Images. Skyquake Toy ...
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Darksteel - Transformers Toys - TFW2005
Tech Specs data for Darksteel. Strength: 5, Intelligence: 8. Speed: 8, Endurance: 6. Rank: 4, Courage: 7. Firepower: 3, Skill: 9. Darksteel Images. Darksteel ...
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Sep 30, 2021 · At 25, 'Beast Wars' is as remarkable as ever. Inverse spoke to the writers and actors behind the beloved CGI Transformers cartoon.
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Beast Wars: Transformers (TV Series 1996–1999) - Awards - IMDb
Daytime Emmy Awards (1), Leo Awards (1). 1 win & 1 nomination. Daytime Emmy Awards · 1998 Winner Daytime Emmy. Outstanding Achievement in Animation. Clyde Klotz ...
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Beast Wars: Every Predacon, Ranked - MovieWeb
Nov 4, 2022 · The Predacons have some truly memorable characters, ranging from scheming spiders to the universe's favorite punching bag.10 Terrorsaur · 5 Blackarachnia · 4 Rampage<|separator|>
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Beast Wars: Every Predacon Ranked By Intelligence - Screen Rant
Aug 1, 2022 · From the dumbest of grunts to the most conniving tricksters, this is every Predacon from Beast Wars ranked by their intelligence.Scorponok · Terrorsaur · Megatron<|separator|>
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15 Most Underrated Transformers Of All Time - Screen Rant
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2025 Transformers Hall of Fame Vote Online - TFW2005.com
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G1 Original Retail Price Listing | TFW2005 - The 2005 Boards
Jan 20, 2019 · G1 combiners cost ~$30 in 1986 dollars, and Combiner Force combiners cost ~$30 in 2018 dollars, that's kind of nuts.
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Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline) - Transformers Wiki
### Summary of Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline) Content
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https://www.redbubble.com/shop/predacon%2Bt-shirts
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War for Cybertron: Kingdom - Transformers Wiki
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Predacon T-Shirts for Sale | Redbubble
4.4 6.5K Shop high-quality unique Predacon T-Shirts designed and sold by independent artists. Available in a range of colours and styles for men, women, ...
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