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News Credits: 767 · Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:35 am

Can't f**king wait to own this damn Linkin Park is the best band ever and these shirts and hats are just as badass as the brilliant gold soundwave!
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

News Credits: 11 · Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:35 am

Wow so cool!

Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:25 pm

Justin Beiber would wear this...

News Credits: 1 · Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:56 pm

POOPERSTINK.

News Credits: 12 · Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:12 pm

Rated X wrote:Justin Beiber would wear this...

I bet the Biebs doesn't even know who Linkin Park is.

I'm waiting for the Limp Bizkit Soundblaster.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:38 pm

So much want. So much cost :-(

Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:11 pm

i'm waitin patiently for the wu-tang clan wreckers apparel.

News Credits: 101 · Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:57 pm

GuyIncognito wrote:
Rated X wrote:Justin Beiber would wear this...

I bet the Biebs doesn't even know who Linkin Park is.

I'm waiting for the Limp Bizkit Soundblaster.

Call me a "pleb" then. And no, I don't think it's worth it checking out on Google.

Sat Sep 07, 2013 1:07 am

painful. Too much nerd goin on there for my liking.

Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:03 pm

GuyIncognito wrote:
Rated X wrote:Justin Beiber would wear this...

I bet the Biebs doesn't even know who Linkin Park is.

I'm waiting for the Limp Bizkit Soundblaster.

I only said that because this clothing style seems to be stuck in between hip hop and pop rock styles, but not strong enough in either genre to sway buyers. I own transformers clothes that are geared more towards hip hop fans. And Ive seen plenty of transformers clothes geared more toward the pop rock fans which I would not wear. This seems to be too much of a mix of both, just like Justin Beiber lol.

Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:15 pm

Here's some more pictures I found. Looking forward to seeing some "real" pictures or video reviews of this thing.

edit, found another. Maybe more to come...

Here's a youtube interview of Joe Hahn during his Soundwave release party. You only need to watch the first minute unless you're a big Linkin Park fan. Kinda cool seeing some Soundwave stuff behind him and the T-Shirts rotating by.

News Credits: 101 · Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:28 pm

Jesus.

This thing is a GPS catastrophe in waiting.

News Credits: 3646 · Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:23 pm

The LINKIN PARK SOUNDWAVE TRANSFORMERS Figure Launches Today as Part of the Brand's 30th Anniversary Celebration

Los Angeles, C.A. and Pawtucket, R.I. - September 20, 2013 - Premier global branded play company, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and world renowned rock band, LINKIN PARK, released a special edition action figure of the TRANSFORMERS character SOUNDWAVE today at the SURU store in Los Angeles, C.A. The LINKIN PARK SOUNDWAVE TRANSFORMERS action figure also marks the first celebrity designed TRANSFORMERS figure in the brand's 30-year history.

LINKIN PARK is no stranger to the 'MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE' brand having provided songs for three TRANSFORMERS movie soundtracks and with members of the band growing up as fans of the 'ROBOTS IN DISGUISE." Joe Hahn of LINKIN PARK, worked closely with TRANSFORMERS designers at Hasbro, and has been a life-long TRANSFORMERS fan and collector.

"I grew up playing with TRANSFORMERS toys in the 1980's and still collect TRANSFORMERS figures to this day," said Hahn. "As a fan, providing music for the movie soundtracks and creating a LINKIN PARK inspired TRANSFORMERS action figure is beyond any fan's dream come true."

The LINKIN PARK special edition figure is in the "Generation 1" or "G1" style of the fan favorite SOUNDWAVE TRANSFORMERS character, features a gold deco treatment and is packaged in a unique cassette tape-inspired box. "LINKIN PARK chose the SOUNDWAVE character in the 'G1' style for his retro-appeal," Hahn continued. "In the original animated series from the 80's, SOUNDWAVE converts into a tape deck, has cassette tapes as minions and battles the AUTOBOTS with blasts of sound; he was an easy choice to represent our band."

"LINKIN PARK are best in class, iconic musicians and we consider them part of the TRANSFORMERS team," said Jay Duke, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing, Hasbro. "The TRANSFORMERS brand is thrilled to have LINKIN PARK be one of the first celebrities to inspire a TRANSFORMERS action figure. The LINKIN PARK collaboration is an exciting part of the TRANSFORMERS 30th anniversary celebration."

SURU will be the exclusive retailer for this special edition action figure beginning today at the SURU store in Los Angeles and online at http://www.suru-la.com through October 3rd. TRANSFORMERS fans can keep up with all of the latest brand news including the 30th Anniversary on the official TRANSFORMERS Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/Transformers.

# # #

About LINKIN PARK

LINKIN PARK is a Grammy-Award-winning, multi-platinum alternative rock band comprised of co-lead vocalist, Chester Bennington, drummer/percussionist, Rob Bourdon, guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell, DJ, programmer Joe Hahn and Mike Shinoda - co-lead vocals, keyboards, guitar. The band has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, and is the biggest band on Facebook - with over 55 million fans and counting. In the span of time since 2000, when Linkin Park debuted on the Billboard 200 - no other artist has had more top 10 singles on the Alternative chart and, with the release of their latest album, LIVING THINGS (Machine Shop Recordings /Warner Bros), which reached #1 in over 20 countries, no other band has achieved more #1 albums this century. In 2005, Linkin Park founded Music For Relief, a 501 © (3) non-profit organization that has raised over 5 million dollars for victims of natural disasters and environmental projects. http://www.linkinpark.com

About Hasbro, Inc.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children and families through the creative expression of the Company's world class brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET SHOP. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for more than 170 markets around the world, and for the U.S. on Hub Network, part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK). Through the company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." Learn more at http://www.hasbro.com.

News Credits: 3646 · Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:27 pm

Vegitron wrote:Here's some more pictures I found. Looking forward to seeing some "real" pictures or video reviews of this thing.

Where are these pictures from? I'd like to post them in the news if you can let us know.

News Credits: 3646 · Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:41 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:Jesus.

This thing is a GPS catastrophe in waiting.

It's made of the brownish colored plastic that they've been using for gold lately. It's not the same plastic as the infamous gold plastic that destroys older Transformers.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:54 pm

Refresh my memory, what's the fan term "chewed caramels" mean again? Because when I see Soundwave in robot mode, I just keep hearing Cobra Commander in that Gamesmaster episode screaming, "No! It's...butterscotch!"

Cassette completist though I am, there's just soooooo much I haven't saved up for, including 3rd party cassettes that make these 4 seem pointless, and buying MP Soundblaster for the new Ratbat would be way more worthwhile...

And then, it just dawned on me that the brown Ratbat in this set IS a representation of something in official media.

SG Ratbat, when not in his Batbot costume.

Dammit, I am going to have to get this someday. sigh.

Well, maybe the price will bottom out from lack of interest.

News Credits: 101 · Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:10 pm

Seibertron wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Jesus.

This thing is a GPS catastrophe in waiting.

It's made of the brownish colored plastic that they've been using for gold lately. It's not the same plastic as the infamous gold plastic that destroys older Transformers.

That's goo to know. My SW X-Over Chewbaka is now an amputee because of GPS. So, that brown plastic will not crumble over time? It's sad to say, but we'll have to wait a few years to find out. Let's hope for those who pay up to 200$ for this special Soundwave will not be screwed over time.

Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:21 pm

Seibertron wrote:Where are these pictures from? I'd like to post them in the news if you can let us know.

The first set of pictures I found here:
http://hypebeast.com/2013/9/linkin-park ... ion-figure
Looks like you can "like" the page and be in the drawing to win a Soundwave on Monday.

Soundwave figure on table:
http://instagram.com/linkinpark#

Soundwave draped over the Suru store:
http://instagram.com/mrjoehahn

Linkin Park Soundwave Launch Party:
Getty Images
http://www.gettyimages.in/Search/Search ... inkin+park
Getty Images (different watermark)
http://www.wireimage.se/search/#events?q=linkin%20park/[181225679]&ep=1/60/1&s=3

Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:21 pm

Two Buzzards the exact same colors ? Would one of the Rumble/Frenzy mold be too hard ?

When is the Justin Beiber Blaster coming out ? :lol:

News Credits: 1 · Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:34 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Jesus.

This thing is a GPS catastrophe in waiting.

It's made of the brownish colored plastic that they've been using for gold lately. It's not the same plastic as the infamous gold plastic that destroys older Transformers.

That's goo to know. My SW X-Over Chewbaka is now an amputee because of GPS. So, that brown plastic will not crumble over time? It's sad to say, but we'll have to wait a few years to find out. Let's hope for those who pay up to 200$ for this special Soundwave will not be screwed over time.

I think it's usually sparkles in the plastic that create the fracture points. The earliest GPS toy I own is Captain Nemo, a green battleship from the Convertors line in 1985. My most tragic GPS loss to date has been Transmetal Megatron with pinkish chrome.

I see some slightly unnerving swirls in this Soundwave, but nothing shiny besides the chrome, so he's probably safe.

News Credits: 7 · Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:20 pm

A shame how they were given complete freedom on the color scheme, and all they did was make him solid caramel butterscotch 'gold.'

I wonder how much of a market this has. Doesn't seem like there's much support from the TF fan side of things; dunno how many non-TF LP fans would want a (several decade old) toy...

News Credits: 1082 · Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:33 pm

I like the box. Yay Soundwave! I'd probably get this if it were 5 years ago and I had more dispose ale income.

Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:34 pm

All gold. Soooooo original. :roll:

Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:40 pm

Noideaforaname wrote:A shame how they were given complete freedom on the color scheme, and all they did was make him solid caramel butterscotch 'gold.'

I wonder how much of a market this has. Doesn't seem like there's much support from the TF fan side of things; dunno how many non-TF LP fans would want a (several decade old) toy...

A sticker sheet to give the figure some accents would help. But I haven't heard anything about that being included.

As for the market, Joe Hahn reiterates in the Youtube interview that "about 2000" were made. I think between both large fan bases worldwide, it'll get sold out in time. It's just that the haters are the most vocal. The non-TF fans may want it because they love the band or the celebrities and rock stars posing with it at the release party.

Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:48 pm

This feels like pure exploitation of mentally unsound individuals.

Completionists WILL buy this, no questions asked, despite legitimate criticisms and dislike of the toy. Maybe a few legitimate fans (of LP or this design) who love this "gold" "masterpiece" (and butterscotch cookies for them! :APPLAUSE:

).

The completionists, the honest appreciators, and... the SCALPERS. Well, the limited nature of this toy pretty well guarantees that the poachers will prevent future price drops by feverishly snatching these at "list price savings" and eBaying them for what? Triple? :-B

I guess I want to know how Hasbro can sell something that clearly exploits fools who have no interest in this figure. But as Obi Wan said, "Who's the more foolish? The fool or the fools who follow him?"

Rated X wrote:Two Buzzards the exact same colors ? Would one of the Rumble/Frenzy mold be too hard ?

When is the Justin Beiber Blaster coming out ?

Yes exactly. I need a Bieber Blaster! :lol:

Also, +1 on your buzzard comment.

Bumblevivisector wrote:I think it's usually sparkles in the plastic that create the fracture points.

This can't be right. A lot of recent toys have "sparkles." Metroplex, for example. I don't think it's specifically that. According to a Hasbro rep, with the gold plastic, it was literally the "gold flecks" (whatever that is :???:

).

Clear plastic is brittle as heck, too.

I'm disappointed Soundwave isn't completely metal gold (like his buttons), but then I guess the choice is GPS or flaking. :BANG_HEAD:

Anyway, even if GPS is not a real factor, this is hardly "gold" - it'd be more accurate to call it "fool's gold", as many a fool will pay out the nose for this one!