Bandai America's BeetleBorgs toys are entering their second year as the #2 male action figure toy line succeeded only by Bandai's Power Rangers toys. The television show, which is seen weekdays and Saturdays on the Fox Children's Network, also ranks #2 with kids‹just behind the Power Rangers TV show. The BeetleBorgs story line, which is enthralling kids from coast-to-coast, features Drew, Alex and Jesse two boys and a girl, who accidentally unleash Flabber, a "funtastic Phasm" in a grand old haunted house. Flabber grants them each one wish, and magically transforms them into their favorite comic book characters -- the BeetleBorgs. Being a bit scatter-brained, Flabber also mistakenly releases the evil characters from the comic book ‹ Vexor and his evil force, the Magnavors. Using their new super powers, the youngsters work together to overcome incredible obstacles and restore peace to their hometown. New toys in Bandai America's 1997 BeetleBorgs toy line include: 5-1/2-INCH ACTION FEATURE BEETLEBORGS APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA; AVAIL FEB. Five figures in bright metallic, each with a special action feature: Red Striker -- With twirling Mega Striker Blaster Blue Stinger -- Wields a spinning blade Green Hunter -- With a large pincer claw White Blaster -- With reverberating Thunder Stinger Black ShadowBorg -- The evil BeetleBorg clone, with an extending pincer claw. 5-l/2-INCH EVIL MAGNAVORS APPROX. RETAIL $6.75; AVAIL FEB. Four 6-inch figures, each with a unique action feature and weapons: Unctuous -- With flapping pincers and bulging eyes. Grenade Guy -- With fire-shield body and scissors-like action. Photonimator -- With a lens-like face and spinning arms. Mucant -- With a crab-like body, flapping wings and slashing sword action. DASH RACERS APPROX. RETAIL $4.15 EA; AVAIL JAN Three high-speed AV's, each with a miniature figure and spring-loaded launcher. BEETLEBORGS TRANSFORMING BIKES APPROX. RETAI $11.00 EA; AVAIL MAR The Blue Stinger and Green Hunter Battle Bikes, each transforms three ways, from bug like beetle mode, to winged hovercraft, to fully armed assault bike. MEGA BLUE MEGA SET APPROX. RETAIL $8.50; AVAIL FEB The Mega Blue BeetleBorg is created when the White BeetleBorg transfers his powers, giving the Blue Stinger BeetleBorg bright silver mega wings and the ability to use all of the BeetleBorgs weapons. The Mega Blue Mega Set comes with Blue Stinger BeetleBorg, snap-action Mega Power Wings, and one each of the BeetleBorgs' weapons. BEETLEBORGS AV'S 5-1/2-INCH EVIL MAGNAVORS APPROX. RETAIL $6.75; AVAIL FEB Four 6-inch figures, each with a unique action feature and weapons: Unctuous -- With flapping pincers and bulging eyes. Grenade Guy -- With fire-shield body and scissors-like action. Photonimator -- With a lens-like face and spinning arms. Mucant -- With a crab-like body, flapping wings and slashing sword action. DASH RACERS APPROX. RETAIL $4.15 EA; AVAIL JAN Three high-speed AV's, each with a miniature figure and spring-loaded launcher. BEETLEBORGS TRANSFORMING BIKES APPROX. RETAIL $11.00 EA; AVAIL MAR The Blue Stinger and Green Hunter Battle Bikes, each transforms three ways, from bug like beetle mode, to winged hover craft, to fully armed assault bike. MEGA BLUE MEGA SET APPROX. RETAIL $8.50; AVAIL FEB The Mega Blue BeetleBorg is created when the White BeetleBorg transfers his powers, giving the Blue Stinger BeetleBorg bright silver mega wings and the ability to use all of the BeetleBorgs weapons. The Mega Blue Mega Set comes with Blue Stinger BeetleBorg, snap-action Mega Power Wings, and one each of the BeetleBorgs' weapons. BEETLEBORGS AV'S APPROX. RETAIL $6.00 EA; AVAIL JAN Blue Stinger AV with six big wheels, and the Green Hunter AV with caterpillar treads; each with unstoppable battery-operated power. BEETLEBORGS BATTLE BASE APPROX RETAIL $18.25; AVAIL FEB The battle station and headquarters of the BeetleBorgs vehicles. The roof opens so the Red Striker can "fly" out. Blue Stinger and Green Hunter's free wheeling vehicles can be stored in separate areas with drop-down ramps and a launcher. The set comes with the three BeetleBorgs AV's and decals to personalize the base. THUNDER STINGER APPROX. RETAIL $18.25; AVAIL JAN The weapon of the White Blaster BeetleBorg, with push-button transformation from pistol to blaster mode. This kid-sized role-playing toy features a front boring spinning blade, and can be attached to the Pulsaber to create an even more powerful weapon. BEETLEBORGS: FALL 1997 This Fall the BeetleBorgs Metallix television show will introduce Data Input Cards, which the new characters use to activate their weapons and bonders in their efforts to defeat the Evil Crustaceans. Bandai's new Data Input System is a series of cards, each with a special electronic sound, that are interchangeable with many of the new toys for Fall. 6-INCH BEETLEBORG METALLIX ACTION FEATURE FIGURES APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA; AVAIL JUL Three new fully articulated BeetleBorg Metallix figures‹Chromium Gold, Titanium Silver and Platinum Purple each with its own special action and weapon. 6-INCH EVIL CRUSTACEAN ACTION FEATURE FIGURES APPROX. RETAIL $6.75; AVAIL AUG Nukus, the leader of the Evil Crustaceans, Vilor, and Horribelle ‹ exotically detailed, each with its own action and weapon. DATA LASER APPROX. RETAIL $18.00; AVAIL AUG A deluxe role play toy with electronic light and sound. The Data Laser comes with five Data Input Cards, each with its own unique laser sound. Batteries are not included. DATA BONDER APPROX. RETAIL $14.00; AVAIL AUG Kids can "beetleblast" into their favorite BeetleBorgs characters with the new Data Bonder with electronic lights and sound. The Data Bonder comes with three Data Input Cards. Insert a card and it pops out a different BeetleBorg Metallix antennae on the Data Bonder, while also creating unique light and sound. Batteries are not included. DELUXE CHROMIUM GOLD BEETLEBORG METALLIX FIGURE APPROX RETAIL $21.00; AVAIL AUG Highly articulated metallix figure with three Data Input Cards, each with a different laser sound or battle cry. Batteries are not included. BEETLEBORG METALLIX BATTLE VEHICLES APPROX. RETAIL $11.00 EA; AVAIL JUL Three battle vehicles, each with transformation from Running Mode to Battle Mode. Each comes with a bonus Collectible Data Input Card (for use with other toys). The three Battle Vehicles can be connected to create an even mightier battle vehicle. BEETLEBORG METALLIX SECTOR CYCLES APPROX. RETAIL $11.00; AVAIL JUL Free-wheeling cycles, each with a 4-inch poseable BeetleBorg Metallix figure. BEETLE BLAST'N ACTION FIGURES APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA.; AVAIL DEC Three metallix figures with amazing transformation. Squeeze the tabs on the back of the figure and the legs and arms extend, while the head transforms from kid to BeetleBorg mode. MEGA BEETLEBORGS METALLIX ACTION FIGURES APPROX. RETAIL $8.50 EA; AVAIL NOV Three metallix figures in‹Chromium Gold, Titanium Silver and Platinum Purple, each in formal battle gear, with beautifully detailed weapons and armor. BEETLEBORG METALLIX GEAR APPROX. RETAIL $21.00 EA; AVAIL NOV Two exciting battery-operated, electronic role-play toys. Grab the evil Crustaceans with the pincers of the Metallix Grappler; sweep the Metallix Lancer through the air to make motion-activated battle sounds. ELECTRONIC TALKING FLABBER APPROX. RETAIL $21.00; AVAIL SEP An 18" tall replica of the phantasmic phasm, the soft bodied Flabber is dressed in a gorgeously detailed costume with red velvet cape, fringed sleeves and flashy maroon patterned pants. His wacky personality comes through as Electronic Talking Flabber says four of his favorite flabberisms from the TV show. Flabulous! Batteries not included. HAUNTED MURREN ESTATE PLAYSET APPROX. RETAIL $30.00; AVAIL OCT Features a revolving bookshelf, a monster with moving arms, vanishing pipe organ, a disappearing Flabber, collapsable skeleton stairs, trap door floor boards ‹ and more. Comes with four resident monsters, plus an exclusive Flabber figure that is only available with this set. THE ASTRALBORGS In November of 1997, the BeetleBorg's mini-series will introduce a multitude of new characters to the show -‹ the AstralBorgs and their arch-enemies, the Evil Mantrons. ASTRALBORGS ACTION FIGURES APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA; AVAIL OCT DragonBorg, LightningBorg, FireBorg and LadyBorg -- 4 new AstralBorg characters, each with its own action feature. Each comes with a collectible Astral Coin. EVIL MANTRONS APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA; AVAIL OCT Two new action figures, each with its own fierce action, weapon, and a bonus collectible Astral Coin. ASTRAL BONDER APPROX. RETAIL $14.00; AVAIL SEP Kids can Astral Blast into their favorite AstralBorgs characters with the Astral Bonder with electronic light and sound. Comes with three Data Input Cards which can also be used with other BeetleBorgs toys. ASTRAL ARSENAL APPROX RETAIL $15.00; AVAIL SEP A set of three powerful AstralBorgs weapons. The Astral Pulsar has a bright light; the Astral Laser with popping DragonBorg wings; and the Astral Datadex, which holds more data input cards. Connects to Data Laser (sold separately) to become the awesome Astral Blaster. ASTRAL SWORD APPROX RETAIL $21.00; AVAIL SEP Magical weapon used by the AstralBorgs to defeat the Evil Mantrons. Features electronic light and battle sounds. DELUXE TRANSFORMING BORGS APPROX. RETAIL $21.00; AVAIL DEC Two massive Borgs ‹ the heroic RoboBorg and the Evil Boron. Each transform from Beetle Mode to fighting BattleBorg mode. Bandai America's BeetleBorgs toys are manufactured under exclusive license from Saban Entertainment, Inc., and are recommended for ages 4 and up.