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And it's a $30 toy, not like a $50 like the Leader class

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:And it's a $30 toy, not like a $50 like the Leader class

Thank Primus! Was afraid I'd be sacrificing the entire price of a TR leader to experiment with a new, wilder concept. I actually wonder if these are going to be like PCC 'biners since the limbs look a bit, well, awkward.

Terrsolpix wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:And it's a $30 toy, not like a $50 like the Leader class

Thank Primus! Was afraid I'd be sacrificing the entire price of a TR leader to experiment with a new, wilder concept. I actually wonder if these are going to be like PCC 'biners since the limbs look a bit, well, awkward.

They will be as simple as the crash combiners we have right now, no need to compare them to anything else. And plus PCC only hanged from vehicle to limb, no robot mode, so we cant compare em.

Plus there's no cute little scout figure to scavenge from these

As is becoming my standard answer simply because I'm tired of even my own complaints about the dumbing down of product.......pass...easy pass.

It's a five-member combiner at about the size and price of a Voyager, right? What I'm seeing looks perfectly acceptable by those standards.

*looks up how Motormaster/Menasor is supposed to be*
Oh wow, that is a stark difference.


Too bad the limb bots aren't any better.

Warrior class Soundwave variant found - https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/139626-rid-warrior-soundwave-running-change/

Just found at Target in CT. The packaging datestamp is 70161, the same as the plate-less version on the pegs with him.

It's a new addition to the plastic of his face.

The ring pattern on the scanning sticker is also different.

Notified by fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade, we checked in with AllSpark user SwiftEagle who reports a Transformers: Robots in Disguise Warrior class Soundwave variant found. The new version has some added plastic to the otherwise entirely lightpiped facesculpt, adding the traditional faceplate, and a different pattern on the scanning sticker. Check it out for yourselves in the images below!

Just found at Target in CT. The packaging datestamp is 70161, the same as the plate-less version on the pegs with him.

It's a new addition to the plastic of his face.

A target exclusive perhaps? Like the battle masked Megatronus?

almost wish they'd saved it for a soundblaster repaint.... now I'm conflicted....

Love that faceplate, definitely gonna keep an eye out for this one.

While we have seen a video review of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise Activator Soundwave, with Laserbeak - from the Combiner Force line - we now also have a pictorial quick review from our friend Matt over in Japan! You can check out comments and images below!

Fun figure!

When you attach Laserbeak, his side guns pop out.

Also, when you roll him in vehicle mode the side guns go back and forth. Very cool!

Not much in the articulation department but...he does have some knee and arm bends.

You know, those speakers on his shoulders remind me of his Animated incarnation

Ig89ninja wrote:You know, those speakers on his shoulders remind me of his Animated incarnation

They're not cannons?

Is the box any different? Any paint apps? I've already got the base model but
I'm interested to know if his is the only detail.

Sabrblade wrote:

Ig89ninja wrote:You know, those speakers on his shoulders remind me of his Animated incarnation

They're not cannons?

You and your canon fetish.

Sabrblade wrote:

Ig89ninja wrote:You know, those speakers on his shoulders remind me of his Animated incarnation

They're not cannons?

They might, but they look more like speakers to me

Ig89ninja wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Ig89ninja wrote:You know, those speakers on his shoulders remind me of his Animated incarnation

They're not cannons?

They might, but they look more like speakers to me

Speakannons? Blasting you with sweet tunes and deadly missiles.

Meh! i think i'll stick with my Warrior Class CF Soundwave

Looks okay, but I wish there was a way to attach Laserbeak to Soundwave's chest. A way to use the Activator gimmick in robot mode, or at least fold away the guns, would be nice too.

Va'al wrote:a different pattern on the scanning sticker. Check it out for yourselves in the images below!

They are all different - I don't know how different but I've had to look through a lot over the months and I've hardly ever seen 2 the same.

For example I looked through 7 Warrior Windblades to find the one with a straight logo and each logo was unique.

Or Compare this Soundwave to the others shown :

RAR wrote:

Va'al wrote:a different pattern on the scanning sticker. Check it out for yourselves in the images below!

They are all different - I don't know how different but I've had to look through a lot over the months and I've hardly ever seen 2 the same.

For example I looked through 7 Warrior Windblades to find the one with a straight logo and each logo was unique.

Or Compare this Soundwave to the others shown :

Cool.

Va'al wrote:Notified by fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade, we checked in with AllSpark user SwiftEagle who reports a Transformers: Robots in Disguise Warrior class Soundwave variant found. The new version has some added plastic to the otherwise entirely lightpiped facesculpt, adding the traditional faceplate, and a different pattern on the scanning sticker.

Is it new sculpting? I was under the impression that the mask was always there, they just didn't paint over it so it would match his Prime look (the added paint matches the package art).


Emerje

Emerje wrote:

Va'al wrote:Notified by fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade, we checked in with AllSpark user SwiftEagle who reports a Transformers: Robots in Disguise Warrior class Soundwave variant found. The new version has some added plastic to the otherwise entirely lightpiped facesculpt, adding the traditional faceplate, and a different pattern on the scanning sticker.

Is it new sculpting? I was under the impression that the mask was always there, they just didn't paint over it so it would match his Prime look (the added paint matches the package art).

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Emerje

I thought about that too when writing the story, but the person who found it said it was a new piece of plastic - so I don't know, is the answer here.