The Energon Pub

[Skowl]

Empire Online has posted new official images of the two preview figures for the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toyline. The figures are a remolded Bumblebee toy from the first movie toyline, and the new Soundwave figure that has been seen before. Though the article mentions that Soundwave turns into a supersonic jet of some sort, it has been confirmed that his alt mode is in fact a cybertronian satellite - giving us a first look at the properly transformed mode.

See the images by clicking here.

[Forgotten]

Soundwave = Awesomeness
Bumblebee = FOR GOD'S SAKES GIVE THAT BOT A NEW FACE.

[Tigertrack]

I totally agree with you Forgotten.

BB's face just turns me right off. Most bots I keep in bot mode, but IF I get him, he will be in alt mode, probably near forever.

[Trikeboy]

Shouldn't Soundwave's chest fold up so you see the blue circles?

[Nemesis Hacker]

well i only collect army based autobots and very rarely too, as for soundwave at first i dident like the look of the figure but ill be honest it has grown on me, apart from the 'tail' nice one,

and as for the 'comments' on the actual artical why cant people understand that soundwave cant be a cd player because soundwave needs to be big and scary (and im hoping a little pshcopathic) and he cant be a small bot like frenzy.

[Tigertrack]

Shouldn't Soundwave's chest fold up so you see the blue circles?

I imagine that is a 'super weapon' mode or something...but yes, I am sure you are right that it does.

[Grimpoo]

Soundwave looks decent.

[Kique]

Soundwave = Awesomeness
Bumblebee = FOR GOD'S SAKES GIVE THAT BOT A NEW FACE.

I second that!!! I'll probably get Bumblebee also once he comes out, but the face ... THE FACE !!!!

[DevastaTTor]

What a surprise: Soundwave is a preview figure. Like we didn't see that coming a mile away.

BB's expression looks as though Soundwave just stuck his "Ravage" appendage where the Sun don't shine, Decepticon prisoner style.

[typh0id]

I'm definately skipping "Permanent State of Shock" Bumblebee (but likely will nab the new voyager human alliance one)...Soundwave will do me all right though...

[bebop]

Soundwave I will get but Bumblebee I will not

and as for the 'comments' on the actual artical why cant people understand that soundwave cant be a cd player because soundwave needs to be big and scary (and im hoping a little pshcopathic) and he cant be a small bot like frenzy.

you are right on that point.

[First-Aid]

Hey! Look! Non-blurry pictures!

Damn, Soundwave looks freaking AWESOME! Gimme!

[Cyber Bishop]

I am really digging soundwave..
He may be the only one from this line that I actually do pick up.

[zero-kaiser]

That Bumblebee's face is going to haunt me in my sleep, I just know it ..I kinda see how they were going for movie accuracy, but still.. poor guy looks like he just sat on himself (if you guys know what I mean)

Soundwave looks awesome though, definatley going to be picking up one of those.

Nemesis Hacker has a good point to.. the ones crying out that he's not some kind of music playing device made me chuckle.

"He's 'apposed to be ah tape deck!!1!"

...ahem

I think the names perfect for a Decepticon Communications Officer/satellite.

[Kryptikore]

JEEZ I wonder how many versions of Bumblebee we'll get this time around? I wish they came out with a different character in protoform mode for the preview figures. No complaints about Soundwave thus far!

[Hip-Hoptimus Rime]

Soundwave's massive tail-flap is unfortunate, I wonder if it might be flipped upward instead. (And are those Energon chips? Huh?) Minor point- looks great otherwise, I'll get him for sure. I might get that BB during a drought, already have a few of him from Movie 1.

[Elvaan]

To me, it looks like Soundwave has a big sword on his back. As for Bumblebee, I might buy him if i'm wasted enough.

[Stockade]

Too me they should've done something with Bumblebees face, at least a little refinement. As for Soundwave, now he's badass, but in starfighter mode, it resembles Vector Prime a bit and where does ravage go?

[Mkall]

Am I the only one getting a Tigerhawk vibe from Soundwave's robot mode?

[*Soundwave*]

Anyone know if the trailer will be with the Super Bowel for sure?

If so, Soundwave better be in it, he looks awesome

[Mykltron]

Why is everyone complaining about the face? He had a stupid face in the film, now his toy has a stupid face too. A movie accurate toy at last!

SW looks good in these pics cos they gave him a great paint job. He'll look cheap n nasty in real life. And I don't like it when the fists face that direction.

But for god's sake Hasbro, is that the best pic you could get of BB's car mode?

[Counterpunch]

I like Soundwave.

[GuyIncognito]

Soundwave certainly looks better than he did in those early (blurry) pics.

That's the Deluxe BB, not the new Voyager one, right?

[Safegaurd]

Soundwave is one brillant bot looks great cant wait to get BB doesnt look to great but is alright

[zero-kaiser]

Soundwave certainly looks better than he did in those early (blurry) pics.

That's the Deluxe BB, not the new Voyager one, right?

Yup, its the deluxe one alright.. just with a slight retool of the chest, new head sculpt, and a new right forearm.