Depending on how you count mold uses, this is either the 4th or 5th use of the Generations Legends Optimus Prime mold. You now have you selection of colors and two heads, if you haven't been buying them all along like I have. Pipes is has the tightest joints thus far, which is a good thing, and I do like the color blue, another plus. In the end it all comes down to whether or not you want another Legends sized truck sitting on your desk.
Video Review - Transformers Combiner Wars Legend Class Pipes
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Dec 12, 2015 at 3:24am CST
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Comment by Bounti76
Dec 12, 2015
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 And even though this mold was originally made for Optimus Prime, and the head was made for Huffer, you can still approximate a bit of Pipes' design into his transformation: lift the front grille section as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.
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Comment by fenrir72
Dec 12, 2015
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.
So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming
Still looking for the G1 style legend/legion Skywarp.
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Comment by Optimizzy
Dec 12, 2015
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.
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I'm a little concerned about the next wave getting stocked.
Comment by no-one
Dec 12, 2015
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.fenrir72 wrote:So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming
I'm a little concerned about the next wave getting stocked.
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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.
Comment by fenrir72
Dec 12, 2015
carytheone wrote: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.fenrir72 wrote:So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming
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.
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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.
Comment by no-one
Dec 12, 2015
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.fenrir72 wrote:carytheone wrote: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.fenrir72 wrote:So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming
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.
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.
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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.
Comment by Hellscream9999
Dec 12, 2015
carytheone wrote: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.fenrir72 wrote:So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming
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.
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Comment by Cobotron
Dec 13, 2015
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.
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.
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Where do you think he ranks among shockwave toys? Do you preffer your Superlink one?
Comment by william-james88
Dec 13, 2015
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?
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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.
Comment by Cobotron
Dec 13, 2015
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.
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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?
Comment by william-james88
Dec 13, 2015
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?
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I DO! And I totally forgot! and his alt mode is really cool! Maybe the best!?
no. All the TFs in that haul got totally over shadowed by the Micromen.
Comment by Cobotron
Dec 13, 2015
william-james88 wrote: I am guessing you dont have Animated Shockwave right?
william-james88 wrote:Also, did you ever convert your super link laserwave into his satelite mode?
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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!
Comment by william-james88
Dec 13, 2015
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!
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Dec 13, 2015
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 

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Comment by Cobotron
Dec 13, 2015
That's great news D-Max!
To be fare GF Fang Wolf and Sharkticon came to the In-Laws for Thanksgiving.


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.


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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Dec 13, 2015
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 

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Now we just need a good Soundwave to finish the team!
Comment by Autobot Roadburn
Dec 13, 2015
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?!![]()
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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!
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Comment by Sabrblade
Dec 17, 2015
Not my pics:




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Oh it's the Y.M.C.A!!
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Dec 17, 2015
Sabrblade wrote:Not my pics:![]()
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Oh it's the Y.M.C.A!!

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This summarizes, rather eloquently, one of the biggest reasons why he's sold out everywhere
Comment by Hellscream9999
Dec 17, 2015
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Not my pics:![]()
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Oh it's the Y.M.C.A!!
This summarizes, rather eloquently, one of the biggest reasons why he's sold out everywhere