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i was a bit disappointed about FOC Optimus' size, but i can make him work in my diorama stories. i was really let down by the small size of FOC Shockwave . i have seen that he actually comes close to the size of Generations seeker jets. is FOC Shockwave worth getting or is there a Voyager (?) class in the works i should hold out for? feedback is greatly appreciated.

There are a few options for Shockwave. The first is Energon Shockwave, who is a nice-sized figure but his arms are not all that well done.

The second is obviously this figure. He's a nice figure but in most collectors oppinions, it's too small to be a good Shockwave on a classics-style shelf.

The third is the recently-seen TF: Prime Beast Hunters Shockwave, who looks pretty good, but we really haven't seen too much of him yet. Apparently the red spiky armour can be removed.

Finally, if you wish to be patient, there is going to be a voyager-sized release of this guy, currently Masterpiece-sized. However he won't see release until 2014.

I would suggest waiting either for Prime's Shockwave or the 3rd party one unless you can get FOC Shockwave for really cheap.

As far as I'm concerned, the only problems with FoC Shockwave are that he's not Voyager-sized and he has a 3-barrel cannon instead of old-school single-barrel. Otherwise, it's near perfection, considering what we can expect from Hasblow these days.

Mkall wrote:this guy

I did NOT know about this. Mine. MINE!!!

thanks for the input. i will probably end up getting FOC Shockwave anyway. thanks again.

Va'al wrote:

Corsitron wrote:thanks for the input. i will probably end up getting FOC Shockwave anyway. thanks again.

Try this out:
Other have disagreed with me, vocally, as only online forum users can (), because he's too small compared to all the iterations of the character ever. But, in my mind, I explain his size by considering him the evil genius, plotter, schemer behind the throne.
Small size? Who cares, the sole idea of him is terrifying!

Get the figure, it's a good 'un.

Couldn't agree more.

That mold is a nice mold. Just depends on how you want to do with him or where to put him. I passed on Shockwave but bought his remold Air Raid and he is a lot of fun.

It is a good representation of the mold. Not a great one, but a pretty good one for a deluxe. I was stoked when I saw the initial pictures of him, and then when I found it at the store I was kind of put back. I got it, and am happy with it. But I hope a better one comes out eventually.

wow, that's a lot more input than i counted on. i am creating a dio story based on the games: War For Cybertron and Fall Of Cybertron (as well as the comic War Within). i will go ahead and get FOC Shockwave and use a bit of forced perspective in the pics i take. thanks again for all the great input!