Video Review - Transformers Combiner Wars Legend Class Pipes

I actually keep my Pipes near my computer. Fun little toy to play with. And even though this mold was originally made for Optimus Prime, and the head was made for Huffer, you can still approximate a bit of Pipes' design into his transformation: lift the front grille section as high as it will go on his back in robot mode, and it's sort of like the cab/hood section of his G1 toy when viewed from the front.

Seems like HB Asia has gotten into the act,in a limited fashion that is. I just got from TRU the already mentioned Skywarp GG version, Blackjack and mini-me Groove. Huffer too is shelf warming (around 5 units).

So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming

Still looking for the G1 style legend/legion Skywarp.

I like the mold, and its petty cool as Huffer, but as my main picture of Pipes is from IDW, this one falls a little flat for me. He doesn't look like the Pipes I'd want. That's a shame. He is cool and I do like the color. I may end up getting him because Transformers but I'm not jonesing for it.

fenrir72 wrote:So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming

I'm shocked that Viper is peg warming. I've never seen that figure at retail. Now his wave mates on the other hand are doing some hardcore peg loitering.

I'm a little concerned about the next wave getting stocked.

carytheone wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming

I'm shocked that Viper is peg warming. I've never seen that figure at retail. Now his wave mates on the other hand are doing some hardcore peg loitering.

I'm a little concerned about the next wave getting stocked.

And not a PG on sight. Viper's been that way for sometime now, like when he was released 6 months ago iirc (TRU)

Maybe a testament to Hbs distribution prowess. Like that scout size Windcharger a few years back and TFA Arcee which none of us could find in the retail scene.

fenrir72 wrote:

carytheone wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming

I'm shocked that Viper is peg warming. I've never seen that figure at retail. Now his wave mates on the other hand are doing some hardcore peg loitering.

I'm a little concerned about the next wave getting stocked.

And not a PG on sight. Viper's been that way for sometime now, like when he was released 6 months ago iirc (TRU)

Maybe a testament to Hbs distribution prowess. Like that scout size Windcharger a few years back and TFA Arcee which none of us could find in the retail scene.

I've seen a few Powerglides and got mine at retail. You couldn't find Rodimus or Skywarp when those waves first hit and now our shelves are chocking on them. Got a few Warpaths and Grooves hanging around and oddly quite a few Blackjacks. I'm guess BJ got bundled in a later wave to round out the case.

Either way, I'm glad I nabbed Shockwave from HTS when I had the chance. He's a really cool figure. I might pick up his wave mates if I spot them, but they're not priority.

carytheone wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming

I'm shocked that Viper is peg warming. I've never seen that figure at retail. Now his wave mates on the other hand are doing some hardcore peg loitering.

Seriously, those guys got scalped so hard, either that, or they aren't being included in the case assortment - would explain why there are so many grooves, warpaths, rodimus', and skywarps rotting on shelves.

Finally got My HTS order on Saturday.
Chop Shop is just great. We all new what we were in for of course, but he is good repaint with a great new head sculpt. And who doesn't need another small Decepticon minion?

So I am never all that excited about any of Shockwave's modern alt modes. They always end up being some kind of laser log. This one is no exception. I am glad he is actually a gun though.
All that said, He is an AWESOME little action figure in bot mode. Great articulation. Even his little foot articulation and thigh swivel makes for some great poses. Neat deco, and of course I love me some translucenceness.
When he is not busy being somebody's gun up on the Classics shelf, he will most certainly be down on the Legion/Legend/Cyberverse shelf hangin' with Legends Megs and the Seekers.

The only super gripe I have is the dang serial number/product code being totally visible on the top of gun mode. They couldn't find a more discrete place to print that?

... But man, He is a great little action figure! He might even reek some havoc on some Micromen.

Cobotron wrote:
... But man, He is a great little action figure! He might even reek some havoc on some Micromen.

Where do you think he ranks among shockwave toys? Do you preffer your Superlink one?

william-james88 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:
... But man, He is a great little action figure! He might even reek some havoc on some Micromen.

Where do you think he ranks among shockwave toys? Do you preffer your Superlink one?

Ya I think Superlink might be my fav so far.
Are you working on a list Billy?
Than I'll give a quick Billy List. But this is just based on what I have in my collection.

1. Superlink Laser Wave - Alt mode is maybe the most interesting laser log to date. Robot mode is great. Big and mean. He could even be a fine stand in for a Classics/Gen Shocky. And I love that big stupid cannon arm.
2. CW Legend Shockwave - Alt mode is so so, great that he can be wielded. Robot mode is aesthetically a really nice update to G1 SW. Great sculpt and nice simple deco that gets the point across, and again really good expressive figure to pose and play with.
3. FoC Shockwave - Alt mode is the worst laser log thus far. Robot mode is good. Neat sculpt, cool head. Good articulation.
4. Prime Cyberverse Shockwave - Worst alt mode of all. What is it? Robot mode is great though. Definitely the most sinister looking character design he's received.

Cobotron wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:
... But man, He is a great little action figure! He might even reek some havoc on some Micromen.

Where do you think he ranks among shockwave toys? Do you preffer your Superlink one?

Ya I think Superlink might be my fav so far.
Are you working on a list Billy?
Than I'll give a quick Billy List. But this is just based on what I have in my collection.

1. Superlink Laser Wave - Alt mode is maybe the most interesting laser log to date. Robot mode is great. Big and mean. He could even be a fine stand in for a Classics/Gen Shocky. And I love that big stupid cannon arm.
2. CW Legend Shockwave - Alt mode is so so, great that he can be wielded. Robot mode is aesthetically a really nice update to G1 SW. Great sculpt and nice simple deco that gets the point across, and again really good expressive figure to pose and play with.
3. FoC Shockwave - Alt mode is the worst laser log thus far. Robot mode is good. Neat sculpt, cool head. Good articulation.
4. Prime Cyberverse Shockwave - Worst alt mode of all. What is it? Robot mode is great though. Definitely the most sinister looking character design he's received.

Thanks for the feedback, please bookmark this post of your so you can use it when I make my list. It's already done and while it of course repeats a lot of your picks, it adds some other toys you dont have. I am guessing you dont have Animated Shockwave right? Also, did you ever convert your super link laserwave into his satelite mode?

william-james88 wrote: I am guessing you dont have Animated Shockwave right?

I DO! And I totally forgot! and his alt mode is really cool! Maybe the best!?

william-james88 wrote:Also, did you ever convert your super link laserwave into his satelite mode?

no. All the TFs in that haul got totally over shadowed by the Micromen.

Cobotron wrote:

william-james88 wrote: I am guessing you dont have Animated Shockwave right?

I DO! And I totally forgot! and his alt mode is really cool! Maybe the best!?

william-james88 wrote:Also, did you ever convert your super link laserwave into his satelite mode?

no. All the TFs in that haul got totally over shadowed by the Micromen.

Wait, all those new tfs which you had never experienced before got overshadowed by... redecos?!

And you better make those G1 seekrs and perceptor roll some day!

Good news is my Shocky finally shipped....a whole week after i ordered it. But it is finally on the way!!! Hope to have it by Thursday

That's great news D-Max!

william-james88 wrote:Wait, all those new tfs which you had never experienced before got overshadowed by... redecos?!

To be fare GF Fang Wolf and Sharkticon came to the In-Laws for Thanksgiving.

Since I got Skywarp for $3 at Walmart and like him, I am tempted to get TC and SS to compete my first ever seeker trio. Skywarp is actually my first "G1" seeker ever actually

Cobotron wrote:That's great news D-Max!

william-james88 wrote:Wait, all those new tfs which you had never experienced before got overshadowed by... redecos?!

To be fare GF Fang Wolf and Sharkticon came to the In-Laws for Thanksgiving.

Now we just need a good Soundwave to finish the team!

Not my pics:

Sabrblade wrote:Not my pics:

Oh it's the Y.M.C.A!!

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Not my pics:

Oh it's the Y.M.C.A!!

This summarizes, rather eloquently, one of the biggest reasons why he's sold out everywhere

My Shockwave came today!!!! OH GLORY DAY he is FABULOUS!!! Love this guy!!!! Go get him now!!!

I wanted to get some of the "Market 6" Legions that came out last year - I was wondering has anyone seen anyone selling them online anywhere - especially if it's for less than $7 a piece ?

RAR wrote:I wanted to get some of the "Market 6" Legions that came out last year - I was wondering has anyone seen anyone selling them online anywhere - especially if it's for less than $7 a piece ?

No I didnt, those were not easy to find. They were only sold at a few locations in the states and if you wanted to buy them online from robot kingdom the shipping was murder.

william-james88 wrote:

RAR wrote:I wanted to get some of the "Market 6" Legions that came out last year - I was wondering has anyone seen anyone selling them online anywhere - especially if it's for less than $7 a piece ?

No I didnt, those were not easy to find. They were only sold at a few locations in the states and if you wanted to buy them online from robot kingdom the shipping was murder.

I still see them around here (US) in abundance, but they are $6.99 at discount retail chains that don't have "sales".

Hey RAR, which ones are you looking for? From what I understand shipping from the US to the UK is equally as murder.

But as Will said they were sold via "dollar/discount" type stores here.

I picked up Magnus some time ago and I saw Skywarp and Cliffjumper at that time too. They can still be found, but you gots to do some serious hunting. To be honest they really aren't worth the trouble unless you can get them on the cheap. I wanna say they retailed around $5-6 US.

RAR wrote:I wanted to get some of the "Market 6" Legions that came out last year - I was wondering has anyone seen anyone selling them online anywhere - especially if it's for less than $7 a piece ?

Haven't seen online but I still see them a good bit at K-marts, Big Lots and dollar trees if that helps

Greetings All,

Just a couple Quick Question... Can ALL of the 2015/2016 CW Legends Class figures act as Chest Pieces and/or Weapons for Combiners? I was just curious as some of these are repaints of previous 2013/2014 Basic Generations toys.

o.supreme wrote:Greetings All,

Just a couple Quick Question... Can ALL of the 2015/2016 CW Legends Class figures act as Chest Pieces and/or Weapons for Combiners? I was just curious as some of these are repaints of previous 2013/2014 Basic Generations toys.

Well, if you fanagle with the molds, you can make pretty much anything work as a chestpiece for the Prime/MM mold:

o.supreme wrote:Greetings All,

Just a couple Quick Question... Can ALL of the 2015/2016 CW Legends Class figures act as Chest Pieces and/or Weapons for Combiners? I was just curious as some of these are repaints of previous 2013/2014 Basic Generations toys.

Not in an official or planned way. There re a bunch of fan modes but the only figures that were made to work with the combiners are the groove mold, the powerglide mold and the blackjack mold (and he doesnt even work that well to combine).

Thanks both of you, that answers the question perfectly . Oh and I assume Shockwave also counts as "planned" since he will be included with the G2 Bruticus set.

o.supreme wrote:Thanks both of you, that answers the question perfectly . Oh and I assume Shockwave also counts as "planned" since he will be included with the G2 Bruticus set.

Oh yes of course. I just dont have him yet, hence why I forgot.

Interesting, that of all the Legends Class figures, the 4 that that have been designed to fit with combiners all may be included with a G2 set (That is assuming they do a G2 Defensor, which would likely include Legends Groove)

o.supreme wrote:Greetings All,

Just a couple Quick Question... Can ALL of the 2015/2016 CW Legends Class figures act as Chest Pieces and/or Weapons for Combiners? I was just curious as some of these are repaints of previous 2013/2014 Basic Generations toys.

The ones that are specifically designed to interact in some way with the combiners are as follows:

• The Powerglide/Viper mold - forms a gun for Combiners (specifically Superion/Galvatronus) to wield
• The Bombshell mold seems like might have been planned at one point to form some kind of gun weapon for a Combiner to wield, what with his fist-mounted cannons and the 5mm handles on his knees, but said plans seem have been aborted since neither his instructions nor his packaging call any attention to the idea.
• The Blackjack/Rodimus mold - forms a chestplate for the Motormaster/Optimus Prime mold combiner torso
• The Groove/Rust Dust/Wreck-Gar mold - forms a chestplate for the fire truck version of the Hot Spot/Pyra Magna mold combiner torso, OR in Wreck Gar's case, is said to attach to the back of the Sky Lynx combiner torso
• The Shockwave mold - forms a gun for Combiners (specifically Bruticus) to wield, and attaches to the Onslaught version of the Onslaught mold

The rest of the CW Legends are all ordinary figures, save for Buzz Saw, whose instead designed to interact with the Titans Return Blaster/Soundwave mold.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

o.supreme wrote:Greetings All,

Just a couple Quick Question... Can ALL of the 2015/2016 CW Legends Class figures act as Chest Pieces and/or Weapons for Combiners? I was just curious as some of these are repaints of previous 2013/2014 Basic Generations toys.

Well, if you fanagle with the molds, you can make pretty much anything work as a chestpiece for the Prime/MM mold:

what the hell? how the hell did you get that Bumblebee on there? that's pretty neat

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Not my pics:

Oh it's the Y.M.C.A!!

all it needs now is a leather cap & a moustache

Stuartmaximus wrote:
what the hell? how the hell did you get that Bumblebee on there? that's pretty neat

I'm not sure how he got on there, must be friction or he somehow has a peg hole there.

Hey guys, I'm trying to get myself a Powerglide. All my local Walmarts and Targets and what have you are out, naturally, and he's about $17-18 online including shipping. I'd rather not pay that much for a measly Legends class fig, I was wondering if you all had some tips on where I might look or some hook ups? Or should I just bite the bullet? Thanks!

That Bot wrote:Hey guys, I'm trying to get myself a Powerglide. All my local Walmarts and Targets and what have you are out, naturally, and he's about $17-18 online including shipping. I'd rather not pay that much for a measly Legends class fig, I was wondering if you all had some tips on where I might look or some hook ups? Or should I just bite the bullet? Thanks!

Well, bbts has him for $12, but, again, shipping is gonna kill ya; best I can offer is order him from them and get him with something else and shipping won't go up much (depending on what you get); otherwise, you might have to hunt him down on amazon or ebay... or ask others in the appropriate sighting's thread for help.

That Bot wrote:Hey guys, I'm trying to get myself a Powerglide. All my local Walmarts and Targets and what have you are out, naturally, and he's about $17-18 online including shipping. I'd rather not pay that much for a measly Legends class fig, I was wondering if you all had some tips on where I might look or some hook ups? Or should I just bite the bullet? Thanks!

Yeah, I don't know where you're from, but looking at ebay he's not cheap there, nor amazon. I think you will either have to bite the bullet or find a decent online haul so shipping don't kill ya

Okay wow. I swear I looked at BBTS just yesterday and Powerglide was sold out. He's listed as "new" so I guess they restocked and I'm not just going crazy. I'll probably follow the suggestion of buying something to go with him to mitigate the shipping cost, but first I'll double check in my local sightings area. Thanks for the advice, both of you!

SabrBlade wrote:

I immediately thought of this.
Shockwave needs a Road Dogg.

Hellscream9999 wrote:Well, bbts has him for $12, but, again, shipping is gonna kill ya; best I can offer is order him from them and get him with something else and shipping won't go up much (depending on what you get); otherwise, you might have to hunt him down on amazon or ebay... or ask others in the appropriate sighting's thread for help.

Well, I wound up getting that two-pack of Generations Arcee and Chromia that's been sitting there unmoving for a while. I need more fembots in my collection anyway. Shipping barely budged from what it was with just PG ($5.75 compared to $5) so that's a big plus. I look forward to Superion being truly complete and having some more female representation on my shelves.

SabrBlade wrote:

I seriously cannot wait to find that Shockwave.

Shockwave truly is an awesome legends and glad to hear Superion will be complete. With the high demand for Arcee, I am very surprised she is still there in that 2-pack. That's how I got her, and everywhere else she cost individually what that 2-pack cost

That Bot wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Well, bbts has him for $12, but, again, shipping is gonna kill ya; best I can offer is order him from them and get him with something else and shipping won't go up much (depending on what you get); otherwise, you might have to hunt him down on amazon or ebay... or ask others in the appropriate sighting's thread for help.

Well, I wound up getting that two-pack of Generations Arcee and Chromia that's been sitting there unmoving for a while. I need more fembots in my collection anyway. Shipping barely budged from what it was with just PG ($5.75 compared to $5) so that's a big plus. I look forward to Superion being truly complete and having some more female representation on my shelves.

Yeah, I scored that same 2-pack, and bbts' shipping is pretty great so long as you get something to offset the initial $5.

SabrBlade wrote:

I seriously cannot wait to find that Shockwave.

He's still in-stock at hts

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Shockwave truly is an awesome legends and glad to hear Superion will be complete. With the high demand for Arcee, I am very surprised she is still there in that 2-pack. That's how I got her, and everywhere else she cost individually what that 2-pack cost

Yeah, I find cases tend to not sell quickly; I think it has something to do with having to deal with the extra figure (whether its unwanted, if you just want the one, or if you're scalping the popular one, you'r left with one nobody really wants...)

Hellscream9999 wrote:

That Bot wrote:

SabrBlade wrote:

I seriously cannot wait to find that Shockwave.

He's still in-stock at hts

I've spent enough recently. UW Devastator for $200 (shipped), Breakdown and Offroad for about $22 each on eBay, and now $45 on this order from BBTS. Plus $50 I owed to a guy for other stuff. I thought about nabbing Blades and Streetwise from HTS and throwing in Shockwave, but I'll wait to finish my Defensor until I've recovered a bit. I'll wait to find Shockwave in stores.

Something about mini-Shockwave's gun arm, chunkiness and especially the boots make me think Megaman boss.

It's been a while since we've been back in the Legends class thread, but thanks to fellow Seibertronian ScottyP and an Amazon.com listing, we have some new images of the Generations Wreck-Gar figure, which reuses the Hasbro mold for Groove. Check it out mirrored below!

i would only buy this if they could make his legs longer.

Combines with... who? And how?

Not bad, but I think I prefer my Reveal The Shield Wreck-Gar better.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Combines with... who? And how?

He's the Combiner Wars Groove mold, so he can turn into a chest plate for Defensor, or whoever elses' chest he fits onto.