The Energon Pub

News Credits: 2 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:40 am

Just wondering if anyone has any good suggestions for a Shockwave stand-in for a Classics collection? I was thinking about getting an Energon Shockblast OR an Alternators Shockblast. What do you think? Better suggestions? I figure a G1 Shockwave would be too big and too pricey. Thanks for any help!

News Credits: 11 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:12 am

I would say Energon Shockblast would fit the Classics aesthetic more than the Alternators version. And he still transforms into some sort of gun, at least.

The Alternators one is definitely awesome, but IMO he only really fits in with the rest of the Alts.

News Credits: 9 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:21 am

I agree with kirbenvost. Alternators are too big to fit with the Classics. I wouldn't be surprised if Hasbro gives us a repaint of Energon Shockblast father than a new mold for Classics/Universe :-(

Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:03 am

i will shave all the hair off my face if hasbro mad a new mold for shockwave. but yeah i would say energon shockblast would fit best with the classics.

News Credits: 23 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:28 am

Yeah, you can add another vote for Energon Shockblast to stand in as Classics Shockwave. I do as well. I just wish his effn arm wasn't soo...BIG. But it's not bad, just a personal preference. He fits in pretty well with his size and aesthetics.

News Credits: 609 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:42 am

E Shockblast is definitely the better figure to fit with Classics. He's got a ton of detailing (which I wish was better painted :-(

) and should be just about the right height to be a bit taller than Classics Megatron.

News Credits: 2 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:56 am

Shockblast would be awesome stand-in for shockwave in the classics line, but personally i think shockwave should be like how he was in the first Transformers video game where he was a triple changer! He still had his orginal bot mode, but he also had the helicopter and gun implementation mode. So technically, he would have some of his gun mode like he had, but futuristically modified. I understand this wont go into production and would cost too much money for R&D and other costs, but if you have played the first transformers video game you would see what i'm talking about.

News Credits: 217 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:15 am

Stockade wrote:Shockblast would be awesome stand-in for shockwave in the classics line, but personally i think shockwave should be like how he was in the first Transformers video game where he was a triple changer! He still had his orginal bot mode, but he also had the helicopter and gun implementation mode. So technically, he would have some of his gun mode like he had, but futuristically modified. I understand this wont go into production and would cost too much money for R&D and other costs, but if you have played the first transformers video game you would see what i'm talking about.

The first Transformers video game? Yeah, I played that on the Sinclair Spectrum. The best cassette tape I ever owned. Don't remember Shockwave in it though.

News Credits: 129 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:35 am

Shockwave is a head on a post in Megatron's Office according to the Games of Deception comic.

You should plan appropriately.

Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:49 am

I didn't even think about Shockwave showing up in the new Universe line! That would be awesome. A new gun mold would be really cool, but I could see them repainting Shockblast. Please give us a Shockwave.

In the Transformers movie game, Shockwave was a cool triple changer. The game was terrible, but I remember thinking how cool that would be as a toy.

News Credits: 241 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:11 pm

Diem wrote:
Stockade wrote:Shockblast would be awesome stand-in for shockwave in the classics line, but personally i think shockwave should be like how he was in the first Transformers video game where he was a triple changer! He still had his orginal bot mode, but he also had the helicopter and gun implementation mode. So technically, he would have some of his gun mode like he had, but futuristically modified. I understand this wont go into production and would cost too much money for R&D and other costs, but if you have played the first transformers video game you would see what i'm talking about.
The first Transformers video game? Yeah, I played that on the Sinclair Spectrum. The best cassette tape I ever owned. Don't remember Shockwave in it though.

I think he meant the 2007 movie game. Yes, there have been more, even for the NES (or Famicom) in Japan!

News Credits: 14 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:37 pm

Sorry, I can't help but bring this up one more time:

Had he been released this would have been the a perfect candidate for a classics Shocky. (He may have been a little short, but he was definitely very cool)

Unreleased Titanium Shockwave (digitally colored, as he was only a gray resin prototype):

But yeah lacking him. my vote goes to Energon Shockblast.

News Credits: 3 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:19 pm

Overcracker wrote:Sorry, I can't help but bring this up one more time:

Had he been released this would have been the a perfect candidate for a classics Shocky. (He may have been a little short, but he was definitely very cool)

Unreleased Titanium Shockwave (digitally colored, as he was only a gray resin prototype):

But yeah lacking him. my vote goes to Energon Shockblast.

I cried the first time I saw this prototype, it was a truly sad day, knowing that it was a canceled idea. I'd dearly like to see them repurpose this mold, Universe/Classics Three or something...

- Sam

News Credits: 23 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:56 pm

I want the Titanium Cosmos more then I want that Shockwave. I hope they get THAT design up and running. I know it's not happening, but that piece looked beautiful!

Mon Dec 07, 2009 2:32 pm

Energon Shocky is who I have in my display

News Credits: 241 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:07 pm

My vote for Energon Shockblast or SL Laserwave. I can't really see any of the few other toys working as a standin, especially Animated Shockwave.

If you have both, one can be E-Shockblast, the other G1 Shockwave. How does that sound?

Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:21 pm

Prime Evil wrote:I want the Titanium Cosmos more then I want that Shockwave. I hope they get THAT design up and running. I know it's not happening, but that piece looked beautiful!

It was simplified and turned into Legends Cosmos, which fits in scale better IMHO

News Credits: 104 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:42 pm

I also use Energon Shockblast with my classics.

News Credits: 5 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:43 pm

I use my Alt Shockwave, he's the same size as Classics Voyager Megs, so it works for me.

News Credits: 1 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:14 pm

I actually use Alternators Shockwave. But I also have MP Megs, Optimus and Starscream all standing about as well. Like a movie poster where not everyone is the same size.

But, if you want them all scaled, E Shockwave is the best bet.

Why oh why did they choose not to release Titanium Shockwave when they released Soundwave? Why?? Of course, knowing Titanium, it was probably riddled with a lot of flaws.

News Credits: 198 · Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:34 pm

If you're looking for one, I've got one loose (complete) with the Energon "trading card"-and I believe I still have the directions too. It's in great shape and I'd make you a good deal on it.

Send me a PM if you're interested.

Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:18 pm

wonderfest laserwave
though, any other version of shockwave might be cheaper and easier to get

News Credits: 2 · Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:13 pm

Thanks for all the great suggestions, everyone! Decided to pick up E. Shockblast from one our very own awesome board members.

Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:59 pm

You can go the extra mile and pick up Alternator Laserwave, then to show you're a mensch who doesn't care about the scale issue, put him in a corner of your room with a couple of E-Hobby Gadeps and a custom space bridge. Voila, Cybertron! 8-}