Here’s a wonderful find from the 80’s toy archives: TARSIER TYRANT!

Oh yes, your eyes do not deceive you. This is one tough Tarsier. For those who are not familiar with the animal upon which this action figure is based, here it is:

Until I did a bit of image searching, I could never picture this precious little primate wielding a large machete. But then I saw one who appears to be…peeved. I wouldn’t want to cross this fellow.

Step one:

Step two:

There is not much information about the Battle Beasts. They appeared on the scene and disappeared after only four short issues of their comic book.

I highly suggest checking out some of the other characters in the Battle Beasts: Millennium, Series Three. You’ll find awesome actions figures like Torrential Tapir, Manic Mandrill, Pillager Pig, Ardent Aardvark, Bodacious Bovine, Zealot Zebra…and many more.

Am I the only one who finds the names delightful? Did anyone own one of these figures?

(Thanks so much for cluing me into the existence of the “Tyrant,” Ronnie)