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In Beast Wars, Optimus is not the same Optimus Prime from the original 
Transformers. None of the characters are, but the Decepticons vs. Autobots feud is mentioned in detail. The show was a major success in Japan and in between season one and the import of season two, Japanese animators made a cartoon based on the Beast Wars' setup to satisfy people's appetite. Of course, Beast Wars became the Beast Machines show we see today.
As that show goes on, word was announced that the original Transformers franchise was going to be brought back to Japan sometime in the year 2000. The original car robots would make a return and a fire Optimus Prime character would lead the Autobots (or whatever they will be called here) and Gigatron will lead the enemy. No word on if America will follow suit on this new series.
Wow! That's a whole lot of history. While many of our childhood shows have faded away, I was glad to see that the Transformers have survived it all and are still around for a new generation of kids to enjoy. I still wonder though, what ever happened to the GoBots? (Anyone with info on this series please contact me ASAP!)
Comments, suggestions, or if you find any errors in my information should be sent to Badseed@ybfree.com.Transformer Series Links
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