I have kind of been leaning towards the FOC Voyager figure, since he can carry minions (probably should have mentioned that in the first post--I'd like a version that can carry accompanying minions). My issues with that one is that's it's not an Earth mode, and that the minions aren't very poseable; these aren't deal-breakers, though, so I'm still open to that figure.
I've also considered the Masterpiece version, since it pretty much negates the above qualms with the FOC version. Cost, though, is a big issue, since Soundwave isn't a super-favorite character of mine. I don't
dislike the character, and there's a huge nostalgia factor present (I do own a G1 Soundwave), but it's difficult to justify the Masterpiece price, at least considering my present amount of disposable income.
There was a third party one that looked kind of neat, but I didn't hear good things about the production quality, so I've kind of crossed that off the list. I'm also thinking about a custom of my own, perhaps based on the never-produced, Figueroa-designed SUV Soundwave found
here. Haven't decided on a good base figure, though.
Anyway, I appreciate the thoughts; keep 'em coming!
Glarryg