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mooncake623 wrote:For everyone that is getting this or has already committed to this, are you guys ok with where the hose is and the size of it?
For some reason this is still bothering me quite a bit.
I'm still on the fence... but if this was coming out during some of the dryer months last year It would have already been brought.

i dont..but to anyone who does,vangelus mentioned that FT is planning on slight mod on the final version so that the hose is connected at the back of the forearm..

feeiq90 wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:For everyone that is getting this or has already committed to this, are you guys ok with where the hose is and the size of it?
For some reason this is still bothering me quite a bit.
I'm still on the fence... but if this was coming out during some of the dryer months last year It would have already been brought.

i dont..but to anyone who does,vangelus mentioned that FT is planning on slight mod on the final version so that the hose is connected at the back of the forearm..

I would think any modification to the elbow to make it rotate all the way around would be sufficient to satisfy everybody.

Size of the hose is different. Perhaps size matters, perhaps not, but there's not a lot one can do about it if it's too small.

(Gotta stop reading the Hardbone and Genesis threads...)

mooncake623 wrote:For everyone that is getting this or has already committed to this, are you guys ok with where the hose is and the size of it?
For some reason this is still bothering me quite a bit.
I'm still on the fence... but if this was coming out during some of the dryer months last year It would have already been brought.

The hose and stuff doesn't bug me. Overall I think the figure looks pretty good. And my policy when mostly on the fence is buy the figure in case it gets expensive later.

Received an invoice from Automation Toys for the Quake Wave I preordered from them, which means it should be shipping to me soon. Mp-13 Soundwave is anxiously awaiting the arrival of his bro; they're getting the band back together....

I knew I wanted this when I saw the gray prototype. Now my only question is whether to buy more than one.

I'll know after I try placing MP Laserbeak on his shoulder.

Just got mine from Captured Prey today...forgot I had ordered it lol! Great figure now that I have it in hand Solid, well built, looks great next to MP 13. The purple was something I was hesitant about, but it actually looks pretty good in person. Also got the opaque hand and laser.

Got mine the other day, although I didn't get the opaque hands

However, I still love it!

Because of licensing issues with the original, I seriously doubt we will see an official version of this guy in MP form, and I have to say, I am mighty impressed.

Great transform, a few display choices with the backpack, a great addition to the MP shelf.

Not sure if everyone's already aware of this or not but saw this

"Captured Prey
We've received confirmation of a third run of Quake Wave, due out in June. Stay tuned for more info soon, as we're just waiting to hear back on one question..."

Question is about a grey shackwave

BBTS pre-order:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

daimchoc wrote:BBTS pre-order:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Wow.. I wonder what made them finally decide to carry these. Mines should arrive today from Toy arena. a little late to the game but CAN'T WAIT

daimchoc wrote:BBTS pre-order

Mind = blown

Thought the same thing as mooncake, kinda late to the punch. BUT, I'm glad that a). the product is now breaching more points of sale because it's such a great figure and b). that Captured Prey and the other smaller retailers had plenty of time to sell(out) of this product before sales started shifting elsewheres. Win-win!

The only thing I wish about this product is that the light switches were thicker or made of stronger material. I think one on mine was already partially snapped out the box but I was able to fix it. I try to use a set of tweezers from now on whenever I turn the lights on or off..

I just wish i could find a battery for his head. People say use the same type as the arm but I dont like the amount of force that would appear to need.

Ravage XK wrote:I just wish i could find a battery for his head. People say use the same type as the arm but I dont like the amount of force that would appear to need.

I was terrified when I would put the battery in the head but it went in in the end with a little determination and violence. It did not hurt the figure but it will probably be difficult to get the battery out again.

In stock @ BBTS:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FTS10000&mode=retail

The pictures show him with an opaque hand. Is that the case now?

Stormrider wrote:The pictures show him with an opaque hand. Is that the case now?

When I got mine from Capture Prey, it came with 2 sets of hands clear and solid. Then later I received another package with parts to allow the cable to turn to the bottom side of his forearm but installing those parts renders the light in the cannon hand inoperable.

I'm at the crossroads with Transformers again , i need something new , the spark has gone with the classics lines there's a lot of new ones i haven't picked up and i don't plan to now .

Ive had no real interest in the new MP series but MP Wheeljack & BB got me excited and here i am desperate for a MP fix

But i want to start fresh with a character i have not had the pleasure of owning in a classic form and Quakewave is the obvious starting point for me .

So is every body satisfied with there Quakewave ? no QC issues or anything ?

Is it true that Has/Tak will not be doing MP Shockwave and Jetfire or is that all just BS ? before i buy this guy .

Autobot Genocide wrote:Is it true that Has/Tak will not be doing MP Shockwave and Jetfire or is that all just BS ? before i buy this guy .

Can't speak to the quality, but I have heard, literally, nothing bad. It's all been overwhelmingly positive and good things, and that's rare.

But the MP no-go rumors are just that: rumors.

Autobot Genocide wrote:I'm at the crossroads with Transformers again , i need something new , the spark has gone with the classics lines there's a lot of new ones i haven't picked up and i don't plan to now .

Ive had no real interest in the new MP series but MP Wheeljack & BB got me excited and here i am desperate for a MP fix

But i want to start fresh with a character i have not had the pleasure of owning in a classic form and Quakewave is the obvious starting point for me .

So is every body satisfied with there Quakewave ? no QC issues or anything ?

Is it true that Has/Tak will not be doing MP Shockwave and Jetfire or is that all just BS ? before i buy this guy .

I held onto my friends Quake Wave before Christmas because it was going to be a gift form his girlfriend and I got to see how awesome it was before I bought one for myself. He loves his, I love mine. It comes with a different left forearm so the tube can be rotated around but if you're going to use that arm, get the solid colored hand and blaster set. It's sold separately but isn't expensive or hard to find. I highly recommend it.

And it is commonly believed that Takara cannot make an MP Shockwave for the same reason they can't reissue the original: they don't own it. As for Jetfire, they can't put red stripes on a white plane without Harmony Gold trying to sue them so he's probably not going to happen either.

Autobot Genocide wrote:So is every body satisfied with there Quakewave ? no QC issues or anything ?

I'm quite satisfied with Quakewave. Great articulation, excellent mold; FT got so much right with this guy. He fits in perfectly with my Masterpiece display.

The only widespread QC issue I'm aware of is the difficulty in getting the battery inside of his head. Wish it wasn't such a chore. On my figure, the switch on the arm is partially cracked, so I have to be VERY careful when switching it on or off. I use a pair of tweezers to grasp the switch and maneuver it now. That plastic is very thin, but I haven't heard of others having issue with it.

And the price was on par with Takara MPs, so I feel there was a lot of value in my purchase.

If you want to wait for an official release, that's your prerogative. But so far there haven't been any listings for one. I don't think you would be "settling" on the FT product if you got it, truly is an amazing piece.

**note - I absolutely adore the MP line, and if Takara were to release a Shockwave then I'd be sure to pick it up**

Thanks for the comments guys

Like you have mentioned i have not come across any negatives about this figure which is a very rare case with 3rdp products .

If there should be an official release i doubt it will be any time soon right ?

Any way i'm gonna bite on quakewave , iv'e been longing for a classic looking shockwave for seven years now

So what ever happened to the rumor that they were going to make a smaller version of this mold to scale with classics ? The figure is looks awesome but is too big for me.

Rated X wrote:So what ever happened to the rumor that they were going to make a smaller version of this mold to scale with classics ? The figure is looks awesome but is too big for me.

I haven't heard about this for a while. FT is busy making MP dinobots so I doubt this is on the table anymore. I would buy this again in classics scale! Can't believe there is still no definitive Classics Shockwave after all these Has/Tak and 3P releases. Some still uses Energon Shockblast! While I'm using my Alternator Shockwave as a place holder.

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.

mooncake623 wrote:Can't believe there is still no definitive Classics Shockwave after all these Has/Tak and 3P releases.

that is pretty shocking actually (no pun intended).

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.