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Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave

Posted by william-james88 Jun 27, 2022 at 1:17am CDT 41,842 views
The second wave of Legacy core class figures is going to be hitting US retail soon, they were even briefly available on Amazon.com. While you wait to find them in stores, here is a review of Shockwave from fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I've been anticipating getting Shockwave since the figure was first announced. If you're familiar with the Siege version of Shockwave then its vehicle mode will be familiar. I do like the included landing strut that helps keep the ship balanced and can be folded down at a 90-degree angle from the main fuselage to form a handle for proper swooshing. Transformation is fun with the dropping hips resulting in a staggered looking ship mode. Shockwave is a fun little figure and a great addition to the Core Class line.



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Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Jun 27, 2022
There are 3 fully new releases in the Transformers Legacy's leader class this year: Laser Prime, Blitzwing and Transmetal 2 Dragon Megatron (the only one we have not seen yet). Now, we have news, from JTPrime17, that all those toys will get rereleased in the Legacy line in 2023 along with leader class Armada Megatron and Prime Skyquake.

The good news is that if ever any leader class toys has been hard to find or if TM2 Megatron turns out to be hard to find, then there will be another chance to get them in 2023.

Here are those listings:

Tra Gen Legacy Ev LDR Metal Megs PR
Product Number: F7216
EAN: 5010994207823
Tra Gen legacy Ev LDR Laser Op Pr
Product Number: F7215
EAN: 5010994207830
Tra Gen Legacy Ev LDR Blitzwing Pr
Product Number: F7230
EAN: 5010994207571
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by Emerje Jun 27, 2022
o.supreme wrote:Leader-1 didn't come with CW Armada Megatron, kind of doubt it will come with this one. Also I wouldn't put it past Hasbro that this "New" Armada Megatron for 2023 isn't just a slight variant of the CW one. SS86 Arcee from T30 set a precedent.

They don't make Leaders that big anymore so I wouldn't worry about that. He'll be a tall Voyager with add on parts (based on Tidal Wave?) or be bulked out like Galvatron (big ol' shoulder treads). He has two easy built in repaints (Galvatron and Megazarak) so he doesn't really need to share anything with anyone else, though I do wonder how people feel about him being used to make an interpretation of IDW Fort Max?

It also occurs to me that Legacy Leader-1 and Drill Bit could share tooling if they choose to make them, might improve their chances of being made.

Emerje
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by Nemesis Primal Jun 27, 2022
william-james88 wrote:That doesn't mean there won't be new leader class toys in the line, there just haven't been any other listings found for leader class toys in 2023's Legacy line aside from those at the moment.
...except Armada Megatron and Prime Skyquake from barely 2 days ago.

Emerje wrote:though I do wonder how people feel about him being used to make an interpretation of IDW Fort Max?
Oh my god, the Fort Max I would actually buy? You're a genius.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Jun 27, 2022
Nemesis Primal wrote:
william-james88 wrote:That doesn't mean there won't be new leader class toys in the line, there just haven't been any other listings found for leader class toys in 2023's Legacy line aside from those at the moment.
...except Armada Megatron and Prime Skyquake from barely 2 days ago.

Emerje wrote:though I do wonder how people feel about him being used to make an interpretation of IDW Fort Max?
Oh my god, the Fort Max I would actually buy? You're a genius.


Lol, gotta go fix that
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by Nemesis Destron Jun 28, 2022
I saw a Dragstrip on the pegs yesterday and I said to myself....I said self what if :HASBRO: :TAKARATOMY: puts out a impressive box set....? Who's to say this WON'T come to pass....?

So I've waited this long for a good representation of the Stunticons post Combiner Wars I can wait some more....'nuff said! :VEHI:
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by Rodimus Prime Jun 28, 2022
Nemesis Destron wrote:I saw a Dragstrip on the pegs yesterday and I said to myself....I said self what if :HASBRO: :TAKARATOMY: puts out a impressive box set....? Who's to say this WON'T come to pass....?

So I've waited this long for a good representation of the Stunticons post Combiner Wars I can wait some more....'nuff said! :VEHI:
Considering that Motormaster is commander class, I doubt there will be a box set of the Stunticons.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by Munkky Jun 28, 2022
For those who have Siege Soundwave, would it be worth getting the Legacy version? I have the Netflix version, but unfortunately many of the grey parts have started turning yellow. I'll probably never be able to get another Netflix Soundwave, so I don't know if I should:
A) have a go at restoring the one I have by painting over the yellowing parts.
B) swap it out for Legacy Soundwave (has yellwoing plastic ever been reported on the Siege version to anyone's knowledge?)
C) wait to see if the Netflix version becomes available again one day, that new Buzzworthy Bumblebee set with the Volkswageb Beetle mould for Goldbug has renewed my hope for this, as it means Wal-Mart have lost exclusivity for at least one retool and could also lose Soundwave soon.
or D) hang fire and wait to see if Hasbro brings out a new Soundwave without the Netflix version's problems.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Jun 28, 2022
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:I saw a Dragstrip on the pegs yesterday and I said to myself....I said self what if :HASBRO: :TAKARATOMY: puts out a impressive box set....? Who's to say this WON'T come to pass....?

So I've waited this long for a good representation of the Stunticons post Combiner Wars I can wait some more....'nuff said! :VEHI:
Considering that Motormaster is commander class, I doubt there will be a box set of the Stunticons.


SS69 tell that you're wrong on that one.

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Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jun 28, 2022
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:I saw a Dragstrip on the pegs yesterday and I said to myself....I said self what if :HASBRO: :TAKARATOMY: puts out a impressive box set....? Who's to say this WON'T come to pass....?

So I've waited this long for a good representation of the Stunticons post Combiner Wars I can wait some more....'nuff said! :VEHI:
Considering that Motormaster is commander class, I doubt there will be a box set of the Stunticons.


SS69 tell that you're wrong on that one.

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It's a 50/50 shot, but with it's potentially high price the venue and production number will be very limited, I can assure you.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Jun 28, 2022
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:It's a 50/50 shot, but with it's potentially high price the venue and production number will be very limited, I can assure you.


Oh, no doubts. SS69 was available only at select online stores so a Legacy Stunticons set would be the same for sure.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by Nemesis Destron Jun 28, 2022
The moment I read "high price" this came to mind.....


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and this old boy was not cheap. I wonder what the numbers sold were retail? :-?

Anyway my waiting begins and thanks for that reminder Kanrabat! ;)^ :VEHI:
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Jun 28, 2022
Nemesis Destron wrote:The moment I read "high price" this came to mind.....

and this old boy was not cheap. I wonder what the numbers sold were retail? :-?

Anyway my waiting begins and thanks for that reminder Kanrabat! ;)^ :VEHI:


Speaking of VERY high price...

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(CLICK HERE for the rest of the gallery!)

I paid an arm and a leg for this but I'm sure the original price was pretty costly even at the time it originally came out. :-?
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by chuckdawg1999 Jun 28, 2022
Nemesis Destron wrote:The moment I read "high price" this came to mind.....


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and this old boy was not cheap. I wonder what the numbers sold were retail? :-?

Anyway my waiting begins and thanks for that reminder Kanrabat! ;)^ :VEHI:


Is that the reissue?
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Jun 28, 2022
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:The moment I read "high price" this came to mind.....


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and this old boy was not cheap. I wonder what the numbers sold were retail? :-?

Anyway my waiting begins and thanks for that reminder Kanrabat! ;)^ :VEHI:


Is that the reissue?
Yes. Encore logo in the top-left corner.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by chuckdawg1999 Jun 28, 2022
Sabrblade wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:The moment I read "high price" this came to mind.....


Image


and this old boy was not cheap. I wonder what the numbers sold were retail? :-?

Anyway my waiting begins and thanks for that reminder Kanrabat! ;)^ :VEHI:


Is that the reissue?
Yes. Encore logo in the top-left corner.


I canceled my order when the reports of problems came out.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by TulioDude Jun 28, 2022
Armada Megatron showing up in Genatations
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Day 911 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by chuckdawg1999 Jun 28, 2022
TulioDude wrote:Armada Megatron showing up in Genatations
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Day 911 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.


Heh, you know it!
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Jun 29, 2022
TulioDude wrote:Armada Megatron showing up in Genatations
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Day 911 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
As long as they do right by him and not make him something like a green G1 Megatron with just a new head and new shoulder kibble.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave (view post)
Comment by Overcracker Jun 29, 2022
chuckdawg1999 wrote:


Great review. Not feeling him at all. I have no attachment to him as a character. Though I do wonder who they are going to retool him into exactly?

Also, for those in the know is not pronounced Gee-axus. or Jai-axus?
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