First Look at G1 Soundwave and Buzzsaw Reissue

Posted by ZeroWolf Jan 2, 2019 at 12:01pm CST 32,180 views

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Thanks to fellow eagle eyed Seibertron users, Sabrblade and Nathaniel Prime, and the folks over at In Demand Toys, we have our first look at a reissue of G1 Soundwave and Buzzsaw! The pictures come from In Demand Toys Facebook page,and show Soundwave in packing.

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One thing to notice is that this is the single door version. While Hasbro have not made any comments about this reveal yet, it is likely that this will be the next release in the Walmart reissue series, along with the already leaked trailer less G1 Optimus Prime.

What do you think of this reissue? Will you be on the hunt for him? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.

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Comment by BadEugoogolizer Jan 2, 2019

Soundwave. That's a need.

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Comment by Questworld12 Jan 2, 2019

I'm never going to find it...am I? The story of my (Transformer collecting) life.

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Comment by no-one Jan 2, 2019

Questworld12 wrote:I'm never going to find it...am I? The story of my (Transformer collecting) life.

Ah the thrill of the hunt and the agony of de feet... from running from store to store - amiright?

I'll see my way out

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Comment by Randomhero Jan 2, 2019

carytheone wrote:
Questworld12 wrote:I'm never going to find it...am I? The story of my (Transformer collecting) life.
Ah the thrill of the hunt and the agony of de feet... from running from store to store - amiright?

I'll see my way out

The struggle is real

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Comment by Samsonator Jan 2, 2019

I'm always up for another Soundwave

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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jan 2, 2019

"Condor" Cassette: Buzzsaw?

:APPLAUSE:

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Comment by Sabrblade Jan 2, 2019

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:"Condor" Cassette: Buzzsaw?

That's what it said on the 1984 packaging.

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Comment by o.supreme Jan 2, 2019

"Does not record or play cassettes..." ..gotta love the times we are living in

.

...and before anyone chimes in, yes I know there was a working transformable cassette Tape Player in Japan, but still, as kids we did not need disclaimers to know these products did not actually function in a *real world* capacity, nor did they move, talk, or transform on their own.

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Comment by no-one Jan 2, 2019

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:"Condor" Cassette: Buzzsaw?

That's what it said on the 1984 packaging.

[img]vintage[/img]

So the difference between thirty years is styrofoam and an ampersand :???:

and French
I haven't noticed the old Hasbro logo until just now ;)^

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Comment by o.supreme Jan 2, 2019

carytheone wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:"Condor" Cassette: Buzzsaw?

That's what it said on the 1984 packaging.

[img]vintage[/img]
So the difference between thirty years is styrofoam and an ampersand

and French

I haven't noticed the old Hasbro logo until just now

and the disclaimer at the bottom

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Comment by no-one Jan 2, 2019

o.supreme wrote:
carytheone wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:"Condor" Cassette: Buzzsaw?

That's what it said on the 1984 packaging.

[img]vintage[/img]
So the difference between thirty years is styrofoam and an ampersand
and French
I haven't noticed the old Hasbro logo until just now

and the disclaimer at the bottom

Ha I just saw your post. Good thing it wasn't packaged in a facility that also processes tree nuts, soy or milk.

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Comment by cloneemperor Jan 2, 2019

This was my first Soundwave all those years ago. This is a must for me if I can find it.

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Comment by Sabrblade Jan 2, 2019

o.supreme wrote:
carytheone wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:"Condor" Cassette: Buzzsaw?

That's what it said on the 1984 packaging.

[img]vintage[/img]
So the difference between thirty years is styrofoam and an ampersand
and French
I haven't noticed the old Hasbro logo until just now

and the disclaimer at the bottom

And "Converts" instead of "Transforms".

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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jan 2, 2019

o.supreme wrote:"Does not record or play cassettes..." ..gotta love the times we are living in .

...and before anyone chimes in, yes I know there was a working transformable cassette Tape Player in Japan, but still, as kids we did not need disclaimers to know these products did not actually function in a *real world* capacity, nor did they move, talk, or transform on their own.

They'd be too big anyway. The toys are scaled perfectly to so-called micro-cassettes though.

if you're talking about Blaster, he was a working radio, hidden inside a micro-cassette

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Comment by no-one Jan 2, 2019

Sabrblade wrote:
o.supreme wrote:
carytheone wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:"Condor" Cassette: Buzzsaw?

That's what it said on the 1984 packaging.

[img]vintage[/img]
So the difference between thirty years is styrofoam and an ampersand
and French
I haven't noticed the old Hasbro logo until just now

and the disclaimer at the bottom
And "Converts" instead of "Transforms".

That's an interesting choice, sounds like some legalese hoop jumping to me. Any insight on that?

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Comment by o.supreme Jan 2, 2019

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:if you're talking about Blaster, he was a working radio, hidden inside a micro-cassette

I was actually referring to this:

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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jan 2, 2019

carytheone wrote:That's an interesting choice, sounds like some legalese hoop jumping to me. Any insight on that?

Avoiding trademark dilution. Kinda like what could happen with Kleenex for tissues, or Q-Tips for cotton swabs: if those names become commonplace enough, the USPTO could render the term generic, disqualifying it for trademarking purposes.

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Comment by firefox91 Jan 2, 2019

I love G1 Soundwave however I already have one of the previous reissues. I don't really need another. Personally I'd love a G1 Grimlock reissue if such a thing is possible.

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Comment by -Kanrabat- Jan 2, 2019

I have a G1 Soundwave reissue already. However, it's the "double tape deck" version and I don't have G1 Buzzsaw. So I'll be all over this one.

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Comment by Wireless_Phantom Jan 2, 2019

Definitely a solid pass for me. I've already got a vintage one and the 2000's reissue so I think I'm good. If they did Soundblaster, though, that would make me buy it again.

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