Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed

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Thanks to Preternia on Twitter, we have our first look at the next offering from the Beast Wars Reissue line: Cybershark!

Cybershark was the original Beast Wars shark, transforming from a wicked robot to hammerhead shark. His base tooling would go on to be the inspiration for Beast Wars II Hellscream and Beast Wars Neo Sharpedge, while he would also get a Transmetal II toy that would eventually end up repainted into fan favorite character Sky Byte in Robots in Disguise.

Preternia was only able to offer the stock images, but we anticipate that a link on Walmart will be coming soon. It is estimated that Cybershark will retail for approximately $22.99, in line with the deluxe Cheetor and Tigatron releases.

Check out the images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Credit(s): Preternia on Twitter

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Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2126946)
Posted by Munkky on February 4th, 2022 @ 1:35pm CST

Of all the old Beast Wars toys to reissue, Cybershark seems like an odd choice. My best guess as to why is that maybe Hasbro are making a new Cybershark toy in the near future (or a new Sky-Byte with the intention to repaint it into Transmetal 2 Cybershark), and this reissue ensures that the "Maximal Cybershark" trademark is freshly minted and ready to use for a new toy. This probably isn't the case, but it kind of makes sense to me.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2126950)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 4th, 2022 @ 1:43pm CST

Munkky wrote:Of all the old Beast Wars toys to reissue, Cybershark seems like an odd choice. My best guess as to why is that maybe Hasbro are making a new Cybershark toy in the near future (or a new Sky-Byte with the intention to repaint it into Transmetal 2 Cybershark), and this reissue ensures that the "Maximal Cybershark" trademark is freshly minted and ready to use for a new toy. This probably isn't the case, but it kind of makes sense to me.

Would be awesome if you were right

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2126956)
Posted by bluecatcinema on February 4th, 2022 @ 2:05pm CST

Nice. This guy was one of my favorite non-show characters.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2126961)
Posted by william-james88 on February 4th, 2022 @ 3:59pm CST

Munkky wrote:Of all the old Beast Wars toys to reissue, Cybershark seems like an odd choice. My best guess as to why is that maybe Hasbro are making a new Cybershark toy in the near future (or a new Sky-Byte with the intention to repaint it into Transmetal 2 Cybershark), and this reissue ensures that the "Maximal Cybershark" trademark is freshly minted and ready to use for a new toy. This probably isn't the case, but it kind of makes sense to me.

Maybe they just had the mold available.I'm super happy he's getting reissued, my Cybershark has been missing a fin ever since he was given to me second hand 25 years ago.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2126963)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 4th, 2022 @ 4:21pm CST

Cybershark is the only version of that mold i don't own, so I am really excited to have the original

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2126970)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 4th, 2022 @ 5:07pm CST

Was one of the Cybershark remolds used in a Universe set way back in the early/mid 2000s?

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2126971)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 4th, 2022 @ 5:24pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Was one of the Cybershark remolds used in a Universe set way back in the early/mid 2000s?

Yes. The Beast Wars Second retool as Hellscream was ever so slightly redecoed (as in a few paint apps were removed and a Decepticon symbol was stamped onto his chest) as Universe Overbite.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2126981)
Posted by Emerje on February 4th, 2022 @ 7:53pm CST

Super excited about this one, he's a figure I always wanted but waited too long to get at the time. My collection will be much more complete with the release of Rattrap, Tigatron and now Cybershark. Still need a few more '96 and '97 Basic and Deluxe figures to complete my collection so I hope they can keep this going, especially if they're now doing non-cartoon characters (please do Wolfang and Bonecrusher!).

Sabrblade wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Was one of the Cybershark remolds used in a Universe set way back in the early/mid 2000s?
Yes. The Beast Wars Second retool as Hellscream was ever so slightly redecoed (as in a few paint apps were removed and a Decepticon symbol was stamped onto his chest) as Universe Overbite.

He does have a slight retooling that TFWiki doesn't mention but is pretty obvious when they're side by side. Hasbro blunted Overbite's nose by sticking a ball on it.

Emerje

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2126992)
Posted by optimeow on February 5th, 2022 @ 2:04am CST

Really odd choice indeed.
I would rather they reissued characters that have updated renditions such as Dinobot or AirRazor.
Hope they reissue Inferno. That big red ant was cool.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2127081)
Posted by Rogue-Primal on February 6th, 2022 @ 3:47pm CST

Unfortunately not a single Beast Wars reissue figures in Iceland. My hobby store is full of cyberverse and kingdom figures. But most of them are figures that no-one seems to want or are overpriced here.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2127217)
Posted by dangerboy616 on February 9th, 2022 @ 1:34pm CST

That's cool he's being re-released as I didn't really get back into collecting until transmetals.

I was lucky a couple of years ago to grab a K-9 MOSC and a MIB takara Buzzsaw for really cheap which was super cool.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2127487)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 14th, 2022 @ 8:44pm CST

I saw one Tigatron at Walmart today, but the packaging was so bent and beat up it looked as if someone had tried to steal the Tigatron inside but gave up since the bubble itself was still sealed.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2128366)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on February 28th, 2022 @ 2:44pm CST

I spotted Scorponok and Tigatron today at a local Walmart here in Missouri. I only bought Scorponok at the time, who knows i might buy Tigatron later. This was my first reissue to purchase and was excited in seeing him in the store.
I did my own comparison shot with Kingdom Scorponok.

For those who have bought Scorponok, did you have any issues with the left claw not locking back into place? I never owned the original version, so not sure if i am doing something wrong. Its a straight forward process. For now i have it secured with the clear bands that come with it.

Otherwise i am happy with him and looking forward to buying Cybershark.

SGM

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2128633)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 7th, 2022 @ 7:04pm CST

Very nice, I am going to wait to see him in stores to make a decision, he looks neat in pictures, but I want to see the box in person, has made me regret a couple or like a couple more than I did in pictures

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2128681)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 8th, 2022 @ 10:02am CST

SGMLordMirage wrote:For those who have bought Scorponok, did you have any issues with the left claw not locking back into place? I never owned the original version, so not sure if i am doing something wrong. Its a straight forward process. For now i have it secured with the clear bands that come with it.

Did you make sure to flip up the bee's head and legs before closing the wing shells?

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2128704)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on March 8th, 2022 @ 2:45pm CST

Yes i did, in fact i repeated that a few times. I actually went back and watched the video review from Primevs.Prime. He stated that you had to push it in with some extra effort/force to get to stay but noted about it being tricky to stay put. I just didn’t want to break anything.

Thank you though!

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129205)
Posted by Emerje on March 19th, 2022 @ 1:45am CDT

Jeeze, this one sure isn't going to be rare in my area.

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There was a few more on the top shelf. They were hanging these from a peg you can't see on the left of the stack, but apparently after this big restock they needed to be more creative. No idea why they stock these with the JP figures.

Emerje

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129233)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on March 19th, 2022 @ 5:01pm CDT

Holy cow, talk about a restock and funny that they are blended in with the JP stuff. One of the local Walmarts near me I think had maybe 8 of those on the shelf. What is still taking up shelf space where i am at is Optimus Primal and Megatron. It almost replicates the photo you took of Scorponok.

SGM

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129311)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 20th, 2022 @ 7:47pm CDT

Wow, I am still seeing stacks of Primal and Megatron. Might be a bit before I see him

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129343)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 20th, 2022 @ 8:23pm CDT

My Walmart currently has lots of Primals, Megatrons, Scorponoks, and only five Tigatrons.

Funny considering how Cheetor and Rattrap were previously the most abundant ones at that store.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129416)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 21st, 2022 @ 8:11pm CDT

I saw a cluster of 16 Scorponoks at a different walmart tonight. I nearly jumped, but then thought i might catch a deal later. Plus, I just bought 3 things that if I hadn't bought, I might have jumped full price.

He looks great in package, just not ready to drop $42 on him right this second

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129448)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 21st, 2022 @ 10:29pm CDT

On a different note, has it been noticed that the cross-sell on the back of Optimus and Megatron's boxes uses the wrong Cheetor? It's the 10th Anniversary version with the washed out colors and the tampographed Maximal symbol on his right cheetah shoulder, instead of the original Cheetor deco that the reissue more closely resembles.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129540)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 22nd, 2022 @ 7:02pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:On a different note, has it been noticed that the cross-sell on the back of Optimus and Megatron's boxes uses the wrong Cheetor? It's the 10th Anniversary version with the washed out colors and the tampographed Maximal symbol on his right cheetah shoulder, instead of the original Cheetor deco that the reissue more closely resembles.

Honestly, I didn't look nor did I know the difference if I had

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129545)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 22nd, 2022 @ 7:18pm CDT

Thanks to Preternia on Twitter and the Transformers Facebook page, we have news that the latest wave of the Transformers Beast Wars reissue series has been revealed.

The newest batch of figures consists of 2 figures, and those 2 figures are Cybershark and Wolfang. Cybershark was previously revealed thanks to a walmart listing, while Wolfang has been rumored but is at last confirmed. Wolfang is the original Maximal release of the figure as well.

Both of these figures are set to be released for Preorder this Thursday March 24 at 1:00PM EST, so stay tuned for those preorders, which will be part of Walmart Collector Con.

Check them out, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129556)
Posted by william-james88 on March 22nd, 2022 @ 9:07pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:On a different note, has it been noticed that the cross-sell on the back of Optimus and Megatron's boxes uses the wrong Cheetor? It's the 10th Anniversary version with the washed out colors and the tampographed Maximal symbol on his right cheetah shoulder, instead of the original Cheetor deco that the reissue more closely resembles.

yes, it was noticed early on. they even announced the toy using photos from those innacurate toys

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129568)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 23rd, 2022 @ 5:15am CDT

The Wolf and the Hammerhead. Two of the best non-show Maximal designs in the line. If I didn't have them and their every variant, I'd be tempted.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129580)
Posted by DeathReviews on March 23rd, 2022 @ 9:59am CDT

I know Beast Wars has it's fans - but... these are re-issues. Maybe it would be better if these re-issues were kept as online exclusives at Pulse or something. That way the fans who really like these can order them, while store shelves are used to stock more of the newer, current figures....

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129582)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 23rd, 2022 @ 10:56am CDT

DeathReviews wrote:I know Beast Wars has it's fans - but... these are re-issues. Maybe it would be better if these re-issues were kept as online exclusives at Pulse or something. That way the fans who really like these can order them, while store shelves are used to stock more of the newer, current figures....

Did you think the same about the G1 reissues Walmart got? Cuz those took up just as much shelf space as these currently do.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129586)
Posted by DeathReviews on March 23rd, 2022 @ 12:38pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:I know Beast Wars has it's fans - but... these are re-issues. Maybe it would be better if these re-issues were kept as online exclusives at Pulse or something. That way the fans who really like these can order them, while store shelves are used to stock more of the newer, current figures....
Did you think the same about the G1 reissues Walmart got? Cuz those took up just as much shelf space as these currently do.

I do at the moment - because I'm noticing that a lot of the shelf space that could be used to stock more of the newer lines (many of which are rarely seen in some areas) is full of re-issue figures instead. Many of the WFC line figures were never seen on store shelves by many areas (figures like Mirage, Trailbreaker, the Runamuks), and one can't help looking for cause and effect. While at the same time, those shelves were clotted with re-issue figures that didn't sell well, and wound up in clearance months later. Are stores passing on getting more of the newer figures, so they can stuff the shelves with these re-issues? Maybe not - but... maybe?

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129587)
Posted by DeathReviews on March 23rd, 2022 @ 12:39pm CDT

Duplicate posts? Bah!

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129643)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 23rd, 2022 @ 5:12pm CDT

DeathReviews wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:I know Beast Wars has it's fans - but... these are re-issues. Maybe it would be better if these re-issues were kept as online exclusives at Pulse or something. That way the fans who really like these can order them, while store shelves are used to stock more of the newer, current figures....
Did you think the same about the G1 reissues Walmart got? Cuz those took up just as much shelf space as these currently do.

I do at the moment - because I'm noticing that a lot of the shelf space that could be used to stock more of the newer lines (many of which are rarely seen in some areas) is full of re-issue figures instead. Many of the WFC line figures were never seen on store shelves by many areas (figures like Mirage, Trailbreaker, the Runamuks), and one can't help looking for cause and effect. While at the same time, those shelves were clotted with re-issue figures that didn't sell well, and wound up in clearance months later. Are stores passing on getting more of the newer figures, so they can stuff the shelves with these re-issues? Maybe not - but... maybe?

To be fair, I've noticed the same shelfwarming with the RED figures. However, due to that vocal part of the fanbase (and contingent within HasTak itself), catering to nostalgia tends to trump moving Transformers forward as a brand/franchise/series.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129770)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 25th, 2022 @ 2:57am CDT

So I've seen preorders appear for Wolfang and Cybershark now. RRP £25.99... Regardless of the five times mark up in ..27 years. I thought to myself, I wonder what the secondary market prices are? Surely lower, more realistic, right? RIGHT!?

Oh, delusional eBay...

Why am I even surprised anymore??

#-o

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129773)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 25th, 2022 @ 4:26am CDT

I bought Scorponok. It was a shock that he cost 62$can plus taxes, almost double the price of a deluxe. He's still a mega and it's better than paying the 200$+ asked on eBay for the original.

But here's the thing. I'm afraid to unbox him because of his damn spring-loaded gimmicks. I fear that I'll lose the claw-bee and the missiles in a matter of seconds. #-o

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129782)
Posted by william-james88 on March 25th, 2022 @ 7:50am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I bought Scorponok. It was a shock that he cost 62$can plus taxes, almost double the price of a deluxe. He's still a mega and it's better than paying the 200$+ asked on eBay for the original.

But here's the thing. I'm afraid to unbox him because of his damn spring-loaded gimmicks. I fear that I'll lose the claw-bee and the missiles in a matter of seconds.

Did you find Scorppnok in store?

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129784)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 25th, 2022 @ 8:07am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I bought Scorponok. It was a shock that he cost 62$can plus taxes, almost double the price of a deluxe. He's still a mega and it's better than paying the 200$+ asked on eBay for the original.

But here's the thing. I'm afraid to unbox him because of his damn spring-loaded gimmicks. I fear that I'll lose the claw-bee and the missiles in a matter of seconds.

Did you find Scorppnok in store?

Nope.

I bought it on Walmart.ca
And contrary to Amazon, Walmart have packed my Scorponok CAREFULLY in a BOX with BUBBLE packing.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129802)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 25th, 2022 @ 10:34am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I bought Scorponok. It was a shock that he cost 62$can plus taxes, almost double the price of a deluxe. He's still a mega and it's better than paying the 200$+ asked on eBay for the original.

But here's the thing. I'm afraid to unbox him because of his damn spring-loaded gimmicks. I fear that I'll lose the claw-bee and the missiles in a matter of seconds.

Did you find Scorppnok in store?

Nope.

I bought it on Walmart.ca
And contrary to Amazon, Walmart have packed my Scorponok CAREFULLY in a BOX with BUBBLE packing.

I bought two, opened both, and his bee and missiles are staying put pretty well.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129807)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 25th, 2022 @ 11:06am CDT

I wouldn't be surprised if the strength of the spring hasn't been lessened since the OG figure.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129817)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 25th, 2022 @ 12:36pm CDT

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:I wouldn't be surprised if the strength of the spring hasn't been lessened since the OG figure.

Based on recent video reviews of the Scorpy reissue, the OG could actually kill.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129828)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 25th, 2022 @ 1:42pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:I wouldn't be surprised if the strength of the spring hasn't been lessened since the OG figure.

Based on recent video reviews of the Scorpy reissue, the OG could actually kill.

At worst, you'd have to hunt around for where the Cyberbee went whenever you put the figure down (until the plastic clip inevitably broke). The missiles had a bit more bite to them. But I only put them in once. As I lost one of the missiles upon loading it for the first time.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2129867)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 25th, 2022 @ 8:23pm CDT

I bought scorponok tonight. He looks really good, and I need to support one of these beasts at full price.

Haven't opened him yet though, will post pics when I do

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2130000)
Posted by dangerboy616 on March 27th, 2022 @ 10:57am CDT

I lucked out about 3-4 years ago and got K-9 MOSC for about $40 USD with shipping and Takara BW Buzzsaw for like $25 also with free shipping. Sadly those days are long gone now. :/

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2130025)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 27th, 2022 @ 3:10pm CDT

i picked up Scorponok on Friday, and he is really nice. I wanted this guy, finally got him, and he is wonderful. Definitely worth it. I am very glad they reissued him so I could get him.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2131021)
Posted by william-james88 on April 11th, 2022 @ 7:29am CDT

We have news that Transformers Retro Beast Wars Cybershark has been found in the US. No Wolfang was found yet since these ship in solid cases. TF fan Red Snarl found this toy at Walmart (the exclusive retailer in the US) in Fishkill, New York. What an appropriate city for a first sighting.

If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.

This sighting was originally posted here.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2131046)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 11th, 2022 @ 12:04pm CDT

Awaiting any discoveries about this figure that make it differ from the original.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2131064)
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on April 11th, 2022 @ 1:26pm CDT

I still haven’t seen Scorponok or Tigatron in my neck of the woods yet.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2131344)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 13th, 2022 @ 7:04pm CDT

I'll be keeping an eye out for him. he is the last of his mold I need to get

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2131363)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 13th, 2022 @ 8:05pm CDT

Scorponok is good. and a lot of fun.

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2136195)
Posted by william-james88 on June 19th, 2022 @ 12:18am CDT

JTPrime has some new for us concerning the Walmart exclusive Beast Wars Retro line. We knew we would be getting Tarantulas, K-9 and Terrorsaur and now we have the product codes for 2 of those. But better yet, we have a totally new listing. We now know that Beast Wars Iguanas is also being reissued. Now there are 2 Beast Wars Iguanas toys, one basic like Terrorsaur and a Transmetal 1 one. Smart money is that this will be the basic frill lizard. That does mean that as with Rattrap and Terrorsaur, we are expected to pay deluxe prices for a basic class toy.

TRA GEN BEAST WARS VINTAGE K9 – 501099415441
TRA GEN BEAST WARS VINTAGE IGUANAS (Iguanus) – 501099415443
TRA GEN BEAST WARS VINTAGE Terrorsaur – 501099415439

Transformers Beast Wars Iguanus (Crazybolt) Gallery

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2136196)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on June 19th, 2022 @ 1:22am CDT

Woop! Can't wait for these guys to.... Oh wait I'm good! :lol:

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However I do not have a Terrorsaur, so I may pick him up now!

Re: Transformers Beast Wars Reissue Cybershark Revealed (2136203)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 19th, 2022 @ 7:15am CDT

I have them all except Iguanas and Terrosaur that don't interest me.

One thing I like about these is there's differences enough for the originals to not lose one cent of value.

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