A new gallery is now live for Takara's 1998 Special Convoy Real Gray Type, based on the Ultra-class mold for Optimus Primal. This release kept the original C-1 packaging but added a sticker identifying it as the Real Gray Type. The redeco swaps the usual black plastics for dark gray, updates the blue robot details to a metallic finish, and changes the gorilla eyes to red, giving the figure a distinct look compared to the standard 1997 version.
The Ultra-class Optimus Primal mold is loaded with features, including flip-over shoulder launchers, twin swords stored on his back, a flail hidden in the right forearm, a second launcher in the left forearm, and the arm-spinning gimmick that works in both modes. Even with a straightforward transformation, it remains one of the most memorable toys from the first wave of Beast Wars.
You can also check out the other Beast Wars redeco galleries posted earlier this week, including Terrorsaur and Dinobot, and you can explore additional Takara-exclusive variants in our Takara Beast Wars galleries.
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Beast Wars Special Convoy (Real Gray Type) (173 images) - Ultra Beasts
