Only 3 Toys Have Yet to be Seen from the Second Wave of Legacy United
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Since deluxe Sureshot and core Dinobot are said to no longer be part of this wave, that leaves the following:
Core BM Cheetor
Deluxe G1 Gears
Deluxe Cyberverse Chromia
Deluxe Shard
Voyager BW Silverbolt
Voyager Cybertron Starscream
Leader G1 Sandstorm
And below are the 4 we have already seen. This is basically to show that we already have a good idea of what is to come and set up your expectations for when the reveals do happen.



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Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 5th, 2024 @ 2:38pm CST

Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 5th, 2024 @ 2:40pm CST
Cyber Bishop wrote:Tried to watch the Gears video just to see the transformation but couldn't do it. Cant stand that twats voice.




I feel the same way about emgo. But with him it's his arrogant, condescending tone.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 5th, 2024 @ 2:56pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:Amazon still doesn't have preorder for Gears.
No one does. Probably just gonna skip the preorder option
Posted by william-james88 on February 5th, 2024 @ 3:07pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:Amazon still doesn't have preorder for Gears.
They wouldn't, these have yet to be officially revealed by Hasbro
Posted by Cyber Bishop on February 5th, 2024 @ 3:30pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:Cyber Bishop wrote:Tried to watch the Gears video just to see the transformation but couldn't do it. Cant stand that twats voice.![]()
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I feel the same way about emgo. But with him it's his arrogant, condescending tone.
Yeah he grates my nerves as well, these guys put too much inflection in their voices that just plain makes them sound stupid. Just put a video up about the fig, its size, transformation and that's it.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on February 5th, 2024 @ 3:50pm CST
Cyber Bishop wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Cyber Bishop wrote:Tried to watch the Gears video just to see the transformation but couldn't do it. Cant stand that twats voice.![]()
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I feel the same way about emgo. But with him it's his arrogant, condescending tone.
Yeah he grates my nerves as well, these guys put too much inflection in their voices that just plain makes them sound stupid. Just put a video up about the fig, its size, transformation and that's it.
THAAAAAAANK YOU!!!!
Anyway I didn't dig the images of Gears at first but after watching a review I believe I can add him to my Neo G1 collection. And far as Miss Chromia goes she will replace my Takara LG-11....'nuff said!

Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 5th, 2024 @ 4:31pm CST
Nemesis Destron wrote:Cyber Bishop wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Cyber Bishop wrote:Tried to watch the Gears video just to see the transformation but couldn't do it. Cant stand that twats voice.![]()
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I feel the same way about emgo. But with him it's his arrogant, condescending tone.
Yeah he grates my nerves as well, these guys put too much inflection in their voices that just plain makes them sound stupid. Just put a video up about the fig, its size, transformation and that's it.
THAAAAAAANK YOU!!!!
Anyway I didn't dig the images of Gears at first but after watching a review I believe I can add him to my Neo G1 collection. And far as Miss Chromia goes she will replace my Takara LG-11....'nuff said!
Against my better judgment, I watched it. Transformation is very good, I don't mind where the chest ends up since I think the original vehicle had a trunk like that, minus the Autobot symbol. What does bother me is the lack of weapon storage.
Posted by Quantum Surge on February 5th, 2024 @ 7:55pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 5th, 2024 @ 8:24pm CST
Quantum Surge wrote:Why is Hasbro hesitant on making announcements for Wave 2? We got Magnaboss, Tidal Wave, and HasLab Omega Prime, but nothing for this or the second 2024 Studio Series wave.
Maybe there's a distribution issue and we're not getting the figures.
Posted by william-james88 on February 5th, 2024 @ 10:01pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Quantum Surge wrote:Why is Hasbro hesitant on making announcements for Wave 2? We got Magnaboss, Tidal Wave, and HasLab Omega Prime, but nothing for this or the second 2024 Studio Series wave.
Maybe there's a distribution issue and we're not getting the figures.
The figures are already in US ports with a planned release of April 1st
Posted by william-james88 on February 5th, 2024 @ 10:02pm CST
Quantum Surge wrote:Why is Hasbro hesitant on making announcements for Wave 2? We got Magnaboss, Tidal Wave, and HasLab Omega Prime, but nothing for this or the second 2024 Studio Series wave.
We are getting Magnaboss???
Posted by Quantum Surge on February 5th, 2024 @ 10:03pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Quantum Surge wrote:Why is Hasbro hesitant on making announcements for Wave 2? We got Magnaboss, Tidal Wave, and HasLab Omega Prime, but nothing for this or the second 2024 Studio Series wave.
We are getting Magnaboss???
Yeah, Magna the Predacon boss from Beast Wars Neo from Matrix

Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 5th, 2024 @ 10:08pm CST
william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Quantum Surge wrote:Why is Hasbro hesitant on making announcements for Wave 2? We got Magnaboss, Tidal Wave, and HasLab Omega Prime, but nothing for this or the second 2024 Studio Series wave.
Maybe there's a distribution issue and we're not getting the figures.
The figures are already in US ports with a planned release of April 1st
Best laid plans of Mice and Men often go a stray. Also, April 1st? Joke could be on us.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 5th, 2024 @ 10:39pm CST
I didn't know "magna" was a form of lava.Quantum Surge wrote:william-james88 wrote:Quantum Surge wrote:Why is Hasbro hesitant on making announcements for Wave 2? We got Magnaboss, Tidal Wave, and HasLab Omega Prime, but nothing for this or the second 2024 Studio Series wave.
We are getting Magnaboss???
Yeah, Magna the Predacon boss from Beast Wars Neo from Matrix

Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 6th, 2024 @ 1:05am CST
Posted by Emerje on February 6th, 2024 @ 1:41am CST
Quantum Surge wrote:Why is Hasbro hesitant on making announcements for Wave 2? We got Magnaboss, Tidal Wave, and HasLab Omega Prime, but nothing for this or the second 2024 Studio Series wave.
Same people that did a video and reveal for Tidal Wave in Singapore and then waited weeks before a full reveal on Pulse. Doing things in a timely manor isn't their strong suit. They don't even do that Spacebridge segment after a reveal video anymore. They can't get out ahead of these leaks fast enough to keep up.
Emerje
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 6th, 2024 @ 5:48am CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:By the way, was that SS86 Prime in the Gears video? I think it's the Yolo Park model but I'm not sure.
It was Yolopark
Posted by william-james88 on February 6th, 2024 @ 11:10am CST
Here are the photos followed by the description from comicbook.com



















Hasbro has unveiled new Transformers figures inspired by the original comic book series, and you're seeing them first here at ComicBook.com! The first Transformers comic was produced by Marvel between 1984 and 1991, and these new Shockwave and Grimlock figures come straight out of its pages. The year 1984 was certainly special for Transformers fans, which is why you'll see 40th anniversary branding on the box along with iconic cover art from Transformers #5 Shockwave "Are All Dead" and Transformers #8 "And Now The Dinobots!" issues.
Inside the boxes you'll find figures with comic book-style deco and plenty of accessories. A full breakdown of both figures can be found below. Pre-order details have not been revealed at the time of writing, but they will hit store shelves in the Summer of 2024. This article will be updated with direct pre-order links when they become available. Stay tuned.
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMIC EDITION SHOCKWAVE ($39.99): "Ruled by logic, if it is more logical for Shockwave to override Megatron and seize command of the Decepticons, he will take that chance. Inspired by the original The TRANSFORMERS comic book series, this 7-inch Shockwave action figure converts from robot to Cybertronian spaceship mode in 15 steps. With comic-accurate deco and black line hatching details, Shockwave looks like it came out of a comic book, celebrating 40 years since TRANSFORMERS robots made their comic debut in 1984. Features articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with the head of Optimus Prime piece that can be placed on the included display stand (display stand assembly required)."
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMIC EDITION GRIMLOCK ($59.99) "Grimlock leads a team of powerful Dinobots and fights on impulse, making him one of the strongest – and most unpredictable – Autobots. Inspired by the original The TRANSFORMERS comic book series, this 8.5-inch Grimlock action figure converts from robot to T.rex mode in 22 steps. With comic-accurate deco and black line hatching details, Grimlock looks like it came out of a comic book, celebrating 40 years since TRANSFORMERS robots made their comic debut in 1984. Feature articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with 3 swords, double-barreled blaster and a crown accessory that can sit on the figure's head."
https://www.ign.com/articles/transforme ... orm-figure
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/trans ... clusive/#9
Posted by AcademyofDrX on February 6th, 2024 @ 11:11am CST
https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/ ... t-22058761
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2024 @ 11:21am CST
Disappointed that Shockwave's barrel is still purple instead of gray. Dramatic Capture Series got that one right.
One of the swords Grimlock comes with is the one that Jose Delbo always drew with a chip in its blade.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on February 6th, 2024 @ 11:27am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Disappointed that Shockwave's barrel is still purple instead of gray. Dramatic Capture Series got that one right.
The purple matches the color on the comic book cover and in the issue. It's accurate for this release.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2024 @ 11:40am CST
He's in robot mode on the cover. You can't see his gun mode barrel.AcademyofDrX wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Disappointed that Shockwave's barrel is still purple instead of gray. Dramatic Capture Series got that one right.
The purple matches the color on the comic book cover and in the issue. It's accurate for this release.
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on February 6th, 2024 @ 11:41am CST
Posted by AcademyofDrX on February 6th, 2024 @ 11:44am CST
Sabrblade wrote:He's in robot mode on the cover. You can't see his gun mode barrel.AcademyofDrX wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Disappointed that Shockwave's barrel is still purple instead of gray. Dramatic Capture Series got that one right.
The purple matches the color on the comic book cover and in the issue. It's accurate for this release.
Sorry, my mistake, I thought you were talking about his arm cannon barrel. Though again, it matches the source material. The barrel is purple in the comics.
Posted by o.supreme on February 6th, 2024 @ 11:55am CST

Posted by Rtron on February 6th, 2024 @ 12:18pm CST
Grimlock and Shockwave look incredible. Loving the comicbook accurate Optimus head, I know it will just be for display and not compatible with the upcoming commander, but I wish it was. Also, cheeky move giving Grimlock all the missing Dinobot swords.
EDIT: I meant Beachcomber's parakeet
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2024 @ 12:36pm CST
Never knew Beachcomber moonlighted as a wish-granting fairy godparent.Rtron wrote:love those oddball accesories, like Cosmo's parakeet.

Posted by Rtron on February 6th, 2024 @ 12:38pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Never knew Beachcomber moonlighted as a wish-granting fairy godparent.Rtron wrote:love those oddball accesories, like Cosmo's parakeet.
Yeah, I mixed them up because I was also thinking of Cosmo's flag
Posted by frogbat on February 6th, 2024 @ 12:41pm CST
Shockwave is interesting too. Have the original release but thats on my movie shelf… my decepticon season 1 shelf is a bit bare….
Sandstorm, definitely an excellent looking figure and was always a big fan of the original toy. Id still
Have preferred if they went with a more toon accurate head sculpt. Now i hope they have broadside in their sights. Also ss86 astrotrain and blitzwing would be nice aherm.
Posted by Razorbeast88 on February 6th, 2024 @ 12:47pm CST
Some reveals!!!! Yesss!!!!!! I've been itching for this
Shockwave looks cool! I'm happy with my siege Shockwave though
Grimlock looks great! And I love that it comes with swords for slug and Sludge. I never got 86 Grimlock because the MP works fine for me, and I have the G2 tiger stripe one as well. But man this one is tempting!
Sandstorm! Bit of a mixed bag for me. I love that it has the toy accurate head, the toon head always looked derpy and boring to me. The alt modes look fantastic, those definitely took priority. Robot mode looks... okay. Sandstorm always had a backpack but this is quite a bit. Doesn't help that the arms and legs are pretty thin. But I'll be picking this up for sure!!!
Also, what's that cage about? It's awesome! But is that from an episode or they just did it for funsies?
Posted by Dino-Snarl on February 6th, 2024 @ 1:01pm CST

Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 6th, 2024 @ 1:02pm CST
Shockwave is skippable for me.
Sandstorm looks surprisingly good? Like, I was expecting Blitzwing level of disappointment, but he looks really solid, and I love the toy head. I may need to get him after all.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 6th, 2024 @ 1:07pm CST
Posted by Razorbeast88 on February 6th, 2024 @ 1:20pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Also just realized, it is hilarious that they need to put "G1 triple changer" for the universe title, seeing as how many sandstorms there are and, if you include Machine Wars as part of G1, G1 even has multiple sandstorms.
Haha that's awesome, thank you for pointing that out I don't think I'd have noticed
I like the way the cage for the chopper integrates into the buggy mode. That's pretty neat, and those tires look sick
Posted by Razorbeast88 on February 6th, 2024 @ 1:24pm CST
AcademyofDrX wrote:Per JTPrime, there should be two other releases in the comic line.
https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/ ... t-22058761
Who do yall think they'll be?
Is there a chance those that wanted the purple Soundwave with a mouth will get it?
Posted by Rtron on February 6th, 2024 @ 1:27pm CST
Razorbeast88 wrote:AcademyofDrX wrote:Per JTPrime, there should be two other releases in the comic line.
https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/ ... t-22058761
Who do yall think they'll be?
Is there a chance those that wanted the purple Soundwave with a mouth will get it?
I think purple Soundwave with Ratbat is a possibility, given how iconic the colourscheme for Soundwave is and Ratbat's big role in the comic makes him a perfect pack in. He could even get a new head, given they're clearly doing new tooling for this line.
No idea what the remaining set could be, but I'm thinking it could be Ratchet. I guess Megatron could be another possibility, but I suspect that they won't and that they're focused on making a new sculpt for Megs for next year or so.
Posted by william-james88 on February 6th, 2024 @ 1:44pm CST
o.supreme wrote:So I'm guessing Legacy United pre-orders are going to drop here in the next few minutes (around 10am PST/1pm EEST) ? I know they had the fan event last week for the Haslab. Too bad they couldn't have shown off wave 2 at that time as well. These are just going to be dropped with little fanfare, plus no Spacebridge teases for wave 3
Do we really need space bridge teases if we already know what's coming? Also, which pre-orders do you think would drop aside from Sansdtorm's ?
Posted by SpaceEagle on February 6th, 2024 @ 2:13pm CST

Posted by o.supreme on February 6th, 2024 @ 2:14pm CST
william-james88 wrote:o.supreme wrote:So I'm guessing Legacy United pre-orders are going to drop here in the next few minutes (around 10am PST/1pm EEST) ? I know they had the fan event last week for the Haslab. Too bad they couldn't have shown off wave 2 at that time as well. These are just going to be dropped with little fanfare, plus no Spacebridge teases for wave 3
Do we really need space bridge teases if we already know what's coming? Also, which pre-orders do you think would drop aside from Sansdtorm's ?
It didn't happen at any rate, just some rando SW stuff. I would have thought the entirety of wave 2 would go on pre-order as is normal. In the past, a day or two before a TF Fanstream, some sites like IGN might get a couple of images from Hasbro, but not the whole wave, which is revealed at the event. Also I like Spacebridge reveals. Leaked lists are ok, but they don't tell the whole story, and obviously there are changes. There was occasionally some surprises that were not leaked.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 6th, 2024 @ 2:18pm CST
Razorbeast88 wrote:AcademyofDrX wrote:Per JTPrime, there should be two other releases in the comic line.
https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/ ... t-22058761
Who do yall think they'll be?
Is there a chance those that wanted the purple Soundwave with a mouth will get it?
Purple Soundwave would be really cool.
william-james88 wrote:o.supreme wrote:So I'm guessing Legacy United pre-orders are going to drop here in the next few minutes (around 10am PST/1pm EEST) ? I know they had the fan event last week for the Haslab. Too bad they couldn't have shown off wave 2 at that time as well. These are just going to be dropped with little fanfare, plus no Spacebridge teases for wave 3
Do we really need space bridge teases if we already know what's coming? Also, which pre-orders do you think would drop aside from Sansdtorm's ?
I prefer space bridge teases, more fun and more straightforward as well.
Posted by bluecatcinema on February 6th, 2024 @ 2:20pm CST
Posted by AcademyofDrX on February 6th, 2024 @ 2:23pm CST
Posted by Immortal Starscream on February 6th, 2024 @ 3:17pm CST
Sandstorm is interesting. The two vehicle modes look very good imho, it looks like neither was sacrificed for the other. Robot mode on the other hand, defiantly got hit bad. still, it looks good. May have to get it.
Posted by Grahf_ on February 6th, 2024 @ 3:24pm CST
I don't want to get that Grimlock but I guess I'm going to now.
It's kind of funny that this will be the fourth Grimlock release and we have yet to even see Swoop. Shame there's no gun or launcher looking gun for Snarl though so they can all have a sword and a gun of some sort. I wonder if this means that Swoop will come with his two launchers AND his sword as there seems to only be three swords here (Grimlock's, Slag's and Sludge's). Just when I was thinking about getting a new sword for Sludge since the one I have has no storage options too. The one I have now has an updated design with a 5mm peg on the side of the hilt so it can store somewhere. Now I don't have to worry about it for the most part.
Shockwave looks good and I want one in that particular shade but I don't like the shading effects. I don't need that Optimus head setup either so that's going to be a pass from me. I wonder if this means that the leader Soundwave that's rumored to be comics colors is also going to have the shading. I might just get them anyway and take the shading off if it doesn't bother any other paint on the figures. The shading just isn't my thing as it doesn't match anything but I like the alternate colors...except for Grimlock. I don't like his comic colors.
Sandstorm looks really good in both vehicle modes. The robot mode looks pretty good as well from the front. The backpack doesn't look TOO bad either. Or rather, it looks fairly well contained. Shame about those ankle wheels though. It's nice to get an official look of a figure before an unofficial look.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 6th, 2024 @ 3:47pm CST
Comic Grimmy, why not? And that Shockwave won't have the Seige bits, making him a voyager? Both feels like some sort of "exclusive."
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 6th, 2024 @ 4:23pm CST
Posted by Rtron on February 6th, 2024 @ 4:25pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Ok, I'm more confused than a baby in a topless club. If Grimlock and Shockwave are using their most recent molds that means it's the SS86 Leader Grimlock mold and the Siege Leader Shockwave mold, then why is there such a price difference? Are the swords with Grimlock toy or comic-accurate? I'm a little disappointed that's going to be the way to get the swords. When I first saw these I thought they were repainted RED figures.
Shockwave does not come with the extra pieces that made him Leader priced, just the little optimus head device, which is apparently cheaper, so he's more expensive than a voyager but cheaper than a leader.
Posted by Overcracker on February 6th, 2024 @ 4:33pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Ok, I'm more confused than a baby in a topless club. If Grimlock and Shockwave are using their most recent molds that means it's the SS86 Leader Grimlock mold and the Siege Leader Shockwave mold, then why is there such a price difference? Are the swords with Grimlock toy or comic-accurate? I'm a little disappointed that's going to be the way to get the swords. When I first saw these I thought they were repainted RED figures.
Probably because Shocky doesn't have his extra parts that make him a Leader.
Anyway, Is it wrong, I like Comic Gridlock's colors so much I want to get him? That blue just works. And the flat yellow looks great.
Sandstorm looks pretty good.
Shockwave is o.k. But still not feeling this mold. It's like almost there, but not quite.
Posted by DeathReviews on February 6th, 2024 @ 4:38pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on February 6th, 2024 @ 4:51pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:If Grimlock and Shockwave are using their most recent molds that means it's the SS86 Leader Grimlock mold and the Siege Leader Shockwave mold, then why is there such a price difference? Are the swords with Grimlock toy or comic-accurate? I'm a little disappointed that's going to be the way to get the swords. When I first saw these I thought they were repainted RED figures.
WFC (Siege) Shockwave was IIRC $40 or $45 in 2019? Compared with the new Comic Book release in 2024. Cost of Materials increase (5 years later), plus instead of the extra "bits" that made Siege Shockwave a leader, you get a stand with Optimus Primes Head, and Premium Packaging. Whether you can justify the $40.00 cost in 2024 or not, is for each person to decide.
SS86 Grimlock was IIRC $50 in 2021. Compared with the new Comic Book Release in 2024. Cost of Materials increase (3 years later). Instead of a small Wheelie static figure, you get 2 extra swords, a crown, and premium Packaging. Whether you can justify the $60.00 cost in 2024 or not, is for each person to decide.
Also, while the G2 SS86 Tiger stripe deco may be cool for some, it was $55 just a few months ago (without Wheelie), THIS comic book release comes with 2 extras Swords, a crown and premium packaging for only $5 more doesn't seem so bad.
I was never a fan of comic book decos, so I'm passing on these, but I'm happy for those that want them.