If I'm not wrong ! Yes it has a armor variation ! The spikes on the shoulders some have the little points and others have the point and a little ball on top of the point !But I'm sure some one on the board has more concreat evidence !
Thanks for the info. I have three pirate lions, this one is the third in the collection. And well this one has the points and the other two have ball on top of points and its very obvious their is a ball on top.
Also found that this guy, not sure he is a member here but he has picture of the pirate lion I have. Armor parts im talking about are orange as well.
http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/Figures/1PirateLion1a.jpg