Netflix Transformers Wave 2 Optimus Prime and Soundwave 3 packs Found at US Retail
Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 8:54AM CST
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Fellow Seibertronians o.supreme and TF-fan kev777 have reported that the second wave of voyagers from the Walmart exclusive Transformers Netflix series have been found in the US. Both the Soundwave and Optimus three packs (they each come with 2 smaller toys) are just shy of $40. While these are in Netflix boxes, they aren't related to the show. Optimus is the Earthrise toy (he has his Siege body in the Earthrise cartoon) in his original toy colours while Soundwave is an excusive retool of the Siege toy that makes him turn into a casette player. These have been found in various states in the pat few days like Utah (where the in store image was taken from) and Michigan.
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Posted by Immortal Starscream on December 3rd, 2020 @ 10:06am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 3rd, 2020 @ 11:04am CST
Immortal Starscream wrote:well this is great. since walmart cancelled all my preorders except bumblebee, who has just gone to back order status. Maybe I will get lucky and find them in store.
They cancelled a order that wasn't even "pre".
So eh. Whenever I'll order anything from Walmart, I'll assume that I have 50% chance of not getting anything.
A miracle that I was able to order Omega Supreme a few months back.
Posted by bstngs on December 3rd, 2020 @ 12:24pm CST
I can't believe Hasbro is making so many of their core character figures be exclusives and so limited. One of the first two Transformers I got for my birthday in July 1984 was Prowl - it's as core as it gets. Luckily the other (Sunstreaker) is available everywhere.
Is there any way Hasbro will listen to us to cut this out? It's bad enough when Amazon sends Deluxe figures in bubble mailers and they packages get beaten up.
Posted by LordBludgeon on December 3rd, 2020 @ 12:24pm CST
Posted by cruizerdave on December 3rd, 2020 @ 1:29pm CST
Too bad there's no damn room for them on the shelves due to the stupid slight Megatron/Skywarp repaints that have been clogging shelves for a year now.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 3rd, 2020 @ 1:44pm CST
cruizerdave wrote:Wow, those look great.
Too bad there's no damn room for them on the shelves due to the stupid slight Megatron/Skywarp repaints that have been clogging shelves for a year now.
Its Walmart, there is always room, they will just pile them on top. I'm being serious, that is exactly where I found mine, on a pile of Megatrons and Hotlinks.
Posted by o.supreme on December 3rd, 2020 @ 1:49pm CST
Lately I've seen Walmart stock up on Cyberverse and SS (overflowing with those, they just aren't selling). The only Earthrise or Netflix has been a few Voyagers or Leaders, but Most stores in my area cant keep deluxes of ER or Netflix in stock, they sell as quick as they come in....
Oh yeah, and a few RED and Re-Issue Blasters in their for good measure
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on December 3rd, 2020 @ 2:09pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on December 3rd, 2020 @ 3:16pm CST
bstngs wrote:I can't believe Hasbro is making so many of their core character figures be exclusives and so limited. One of the first two Transformers I got for my birthday in July 1984 was Prowl - it's as core as it gets.
According some people around here (and Chris Feely, apparently), Prowl is just some guy that happened to be from 1986.
As far as the reason Prowl, Ironhide AND Ratchet got made as exclusives, I can only guess budgets.
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 3rd, 2020 @ 4:15pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on December 3rd, 2020 @ 4:18pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:I thought it was more to do with varying up what was on store shelves so that they couldn't have the accusation if just repeating the same characters over and over again. Hence why Smokescreen got the retail release this time.
It's as good a reason as any. I'll go with yours.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 3rd, 2020 @ 5:24pm CST
sol magnus wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I thought it was more to do with varying up what was on store shelves so that they couldn't have the accusation if just repeating the same characters over and over again. Hence why Smokescreen got the retail release this time.
It's as good a reason as any. I'll go with yours.
I think it may be a little of both. For prowl, to vary who was an exclusive last time. For Ironhide and Ratchet, I suspect the extra plastic pushed them too heavy for a regular deluxe release, so they had to be paired with a lighter deluxe in a 2 pack to balance things out. The siege versions were already on the heavy side for the amount of plastic before the new roof piece was added in.
Posted by william-james88 on December 4th, 2020 @ 11:04am CST
These two voyagers are technically the toys everyone has wanted for a decade. A representation of G1 Prime and Soundwave in the CHUG scale. No gimmick, no reinterpreted alt mode, no battle damage, just straight up G1 in the scale most collect. And yet the "siege" take on these molds/characters creeps up on them. I am so baffled that the G1 Soundwave retool keeps the siege forearms with landing gear. I know it's all cost, same with Prime's leg mode assembly, but we finally have these versions out, you'd think they would do the extra task of making them uncompromised since that's the whole point of these figures.
Anyways, my other issue with Soundwave is the ratchets on his armpits which are just too wide apart. I have no clue why ratchets were used, it's not like there is weight on the arms needing support.
They are both nice toys and nice versions (the best?) but these vestigial elements are such a drag.
Posted by King Kuuga on December 4th, 2020 @ 11:10am CST
Posted by o.supreme on December 4th, 2020 @ 11:21am CST
Posted by Razorbeast88 on December 4th, 2020 @ 11:22am CST
Though with optimus im assuming they kept it for people that had already gotten earthrise optimus and prefer netflix prime as their definitive G1 Prime, providing the option to give him the trailer as well. And it seems most of the toys released in these lines are meant to have these kinds of options
As far as netflix soundwave goes, I was under the impression the landing gear also acted as "guns" in robot mode, since blast effects can be added to them. Other than that im not sure what purpose they would serve but they don't bother me in robot mode. And without them in alt mode, there'd be an odd gap in the back (not that it really matters). Just my take on it, though ill assume you're right about the armpit ratchets and I dont have an ER prime yet to judge the problem with the legs
Posted by King Kuuga on December 4th, 2020 @ 11:23am CST
o.supreme wrote:Yep the news is getting around
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ail/45474/
Yeah, I saw that post, but more sightings boost my confidence.
Posted by william-james88 on December 4th, 2020 @ 5:18pm CST
Razorbeast88 wrote:Though with optimus im assuming they kept it for people that had already gotten earthrise optimus and prefer netflix prime as their definitive G1 Prime, providing the option to give him the trailer as well. And it seems most of the toys released in these lines are meant to have these kinds of options
Earthrise and Netflix Prime are the exact same mold and both of those molds share the same vestigial port with the wrong orientation that has nothing to do with carrying the trailer.
Posted by Razorbeast88 on December 4th, 2020 @ 5:24pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Razorbeast88 wrote:Though with optimus im assuming they kept it for people that had already gotten earthrise optimus and prefer netflix prime as their definitive G1 Prime, providing the option to give him the trailer as well. And it seems most of the toys released in these lines are meant to have these kinds of options
Earthrise and Netflix Prime are the exact same mold and both of those molds share the same vestigial port with the wrong orientation that has nothing to do with carrying the trailer.
Pretty big oof haha my bad
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 4th, 2020 @ 5:26pm CST
Posted by aronjlove on December 4th, 2020 @ 5:28pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Razorbeast88 wrote:Though with optimus im assuming they kept it for people that had already gotten earthrise optimus and prefer netflix prime as their definitive G1 Prime, providing the option to give him the trailer as well. And it seems most of the toys released in these lines are meant to have these kinds of options
Earthrise and Netflix Prime are the exact same mold and both of those molds share the same vestigial port with the wrong orientation that has nothing to do with carrying the trailer.
On the Siege Prime, the port covered by the flap is on the left leg and is the trailer 'hitch'. But on Earthrise Prime, because of the way the legs flip differently, that port is now on the right leg and sits just to the side. I mean, it's an extra C.O.M.B.A.T. port so do with it what you will, but it was probably cheaper to leave it than remove it.
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 4th, 2020 @ 5:42pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:I thought at first that I'd may impulse Netflix Soundwave. But on second thought, there's no point for me. I'm plenty satisfied with my Siege version. I already have the G1 and the MP who turn into PROPER tapedeck modes. The Siege tape deck is a freaking mess. Plus now that I have ALL the cassettes, I really don't want to hunt down the same cassettes all over again, despite the slight differences.
They only released two 'earth mode' cassettes didn't they? And they're in the set with Soundwave.
Posted by william-james88 on December 4th, 2020 @ 5:53pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:I thought at first that I'd may impulse Netflix Soundwave. But on second thought, there's no point for me. I'm plenty satisfied with my Siege version. I already have the G1 and the MP who turn into PROPER tapedeck modes. The Siege tape deck is a freaking mess. Plus now that I have ALL the cassettes, I really don't want to hunt down the same cassettes all over again, despite the slight differences.
That soundwave comes with the 2 new casettes so nothing else needed to hunt. I knew this toy would be ridiculous on the secondary market so I got it now instead of regretting it later.
Posted by aronjlove on December 4th, 2020 @ 6:53pm CST
Posted by King Kuuga on December 5th, 2020 @ 12:25am CST
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 5th, 2020 @ 10:29am CST
Posted by aronjlove on December 5th, 2020 @ 1:57pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on December 5th, 2020 @ 2:01pm CST
aronjlove wrote:If you are in the Phoenix, AZ area, all of the deluxe figures can be found at a Walmart in the old Metrocenter mall. There are two pegs and at least two or three of each figure. The voyagers were still wave 1 though so the hunt for Soundwave continues.
Damn. I wish I was in Phoenix.
Posted by o.supreme on December 5th, 2020 @ 7:28pm CST
sol magnus wrote:Damn. I wish I was in Phoenix.
My wife actually has family there, though I think asking her 80-something year old Grandmother who is pretty much blind to go to Walmart to try to find them (she is actually in Glendale) would not end well.
Even if it takes months I think I'll see them in my area, before I get a delivery from Phoenix .
Posted by aronjlove on December 5th, 2020 @ 7:54pm CST
It feels good to have this completed. I know it's just some cardboard pieces but one of the things I love to do is set up scenes and take pics. Same reason I've kept every Studio Series box. No clue what they'll do for a pack-in for Wave 3 but I figure there will be a wave 3. Still looking for Soundwave but I'm honestly not sure if Netflix Prime is different enough for me to pick him up.
I say that now but I'll probably buy him on sight. Poor impulse control
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 5th, 2020 @ 8:18pm CST
aronjlove wrote:I say that now but I'll probably buy him on sight. Poor impulse control
That is exactly how Soundwave found his way home with me this week. I was perfectly fine with the Siege version. Then in store, ooooh shiny, with the clean cassette door and those handsome red eyes!!!
Posted by sol magnus on December 5th, 2020 @ 10:10pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on December 5th, 2020 @ 10:36pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 5th, 2020 @ 10:39pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on December 6th, 2020 @ 10:26am CST
Posted by SGMLordMirage on December 6th, 2020 @ 10:37am CST
Posted by aronjlove on December 6th, 2020 @ 10:54am CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:aronjlove wrote:I say that now but I'll probably buy him on sight. Poor impulse control
That is exactly how Soundwave found his way home with me this week. I was perfectly fine with the Siege version. Then in store, ooooh shiny, with the clean cassette door and those handsome red eyes!!!
sol magnus wrote:Found a Soundwave today, bought a Soundwave today in Baltimore, MD. Just waiting for the deluxes to show up (which is the opposite of last time).
Yeah, I don't have the G1 original or rerelease so this will be my first cassette player Soundwave. I love the TR/Bumblebee release but he is more of a boombox than a tape deck. I know if I see the Netflix one he will end up getting bought.
Posted by Munkky on December 6th, 2020 @ 4:07pm CST
aronjlove wrote:"Alright, everyone, time to go save Prime. Again. Wheeljack, take over the briefing."
It feels good to have this completed. I know it's just some cardboard pieces but one of the things I love to do is set up scenes and take pics. Same reason I've kept every Studio Series box. No clue what they'll do for a pack-in for Wave 3 but I figure there will be a wave 3. Still looking for Soundwave but I'm honestly not sure if Netflix Prime is different enough for me to pick him up.
I say that now but I'll probably buy him on sight. Poor impulse control
This photo is tempting me to track down all of the Netflix Deluxes so I can build that Teletraan-1 backdrop, even though Bumblebee is the only one I actually want. I already have the general retail versions of Chromia and Wheeljack so I really don't need them again, and Elita isn't different enough from Arcee for me to justify buying it, but man, that backdrop is lovely.
Posted by Counterpunch on December 7th, 2020 @ 12:12am CST
Posted by blackeyedprime on December 7th, 2020 @ 8:20am CST
Posted by ShadowBlaze on December 7th, 2020 @ 11:43am CST
I bought Elita-One and canceled my Limbo-locked pre-order from summer. I also snagged the only Soundwave on the shelves. I want Red Alert for my WFC pseudo-Lambo collection, but the varying shades of white and cream (not to mention the random brown feet) are really hideous in person, and not in a fun "Shattered Glass Thundercracker" kind of way. I'm also digging the vintage toy-coloured Earthrise Optimus, but I'm not sure I'll like it better than the Siege versions I already have. I figure those two are likely to sit around for a while if I want to grab them later.
Posted by Bombshell0001 on December 7th, 2020 @ 6:45pm CST
Posted by alekese on December 7th, 2020 @ 8:04pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on December 7th, 2020 @ 8:19pm CST
It's not. It's 1 of each.Bombshell0001 wrote:Luck was on my side today I found Soundwave . But Hasbro is STUPID !!!! Why would they make the case pack 2 Primes and 1 Soundwave ???
Posted by SGMLordMirage on December 7th, 2020 @ 8:23pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on December 7th, 2020 @ 10:34pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:It's not. It's 1 of each.Bombshell0001 wrote:Luck was on my side today I found Soundwave . But Hasbro is STUPID !!!! Why would they make the case pack 2 Primes and 1 Soundwave ???
Correct.
Posted by Emerje on December 8th, 2020 @ 1:05am CST
Emerje
Posted by Rodimus Prime on December 8th, 2020 @ 3:18am CST
Posted by SGMLordMirage on December 8th, 2020 @ 5:43am CST
It is nice , not having the ties but you do need to be alittle careful when removing them from their bubble pack.