rpetras wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Some still uses Energon Shockblast! While I'm using my Alternator Shockwave as a place holder.
I use a custom Energon Shockblast. Once you replace the derpy satellite arm with something sensible and repaint it purple, it is a really great figure.
Also, TF Prime Shockwave, especially the Takara version, makes a decent Classics version.
Do you have a picture? would love to see it.
I agree there are plenty of good stand-ins but they're still stand-ins. I even use the FOC one for a short while but since Dark Cybertron he goes perfect with the IDW comic figures.
shajaki wrote:that is pretty shocking actually (no pun intended).mooncake623 wrote:Can't believe there is still no definitive Classics Shockwave after all these Has/Tak and 3P releases.
i too am on the fence about this. not because of price or quality as i heed the abundance of reviews out there, but because i really have a problem with 3rd party MP's (specifically, as i have no problems with 3rd parties in general).
the official MP line has been home run after home run, and i can wait for hastak to make everything even if it takes years (and it will). but when you hear things like "they will literally never make him" thats the only time when ill consider 3rd parties for MP's.
but even then its just rumors and speculation. as luck would have it, the moment i decide to bite will probably be the moment hes no longer available.
I was in the same place too while deciding rather or not to get quakewave, because once Takara makes one I will be selling this so fast. It is an amazing figure but I believe Takara can make it better. For one thing Quakewave has no gun Trigger (hahaha only thing I can think of) Don't believe the rumors speculations Takara will make whatever they want! And I believe they will eventually... but when? who knows and having Quakeave bwt now and the time Takara decides to make their own is Worth every penny.
That's why I finally jumped on board with Quakewave.