We can share for you our first in hand images of the new Transformers Studio Series SS-51 Deluxe Dark Of The Moon Soundwave.
This figure, which is expected for release in 2020, brings us a new Deluxe mold of the Decepticon warrior. Movie collectors should remember that the original DOTM Mech Tech Deluxe Soundwave was released only in Japan (along with the Human Alliance version), and it quickly became a hard-to-find and expensive toy. Now, we have a chance to gran a Deluxe Soundwave for the Studio Series collection. This mold presents a very nice and original transformation and a great and shiny silver paint. He also comes with a nice Laserbeak figure that you can attach to Soundwave’s arm.
Check out all the images, as well as a video review, after the jump. Was this the DOTM Deluxe Soundwave you were waiting for? Let us know your impressions on the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!
Prime Aspect
Correction: It looks like those photos are comparing to HA Soundwave. I forgot how ugly that figure was. I guess I will be buying the SS, then.
ReadyParzivalOne
you mean wave? but they all release january first
Prime Aspect
Any comparisons to HA soundwave?
bearytrek
looks awesome, much improved over their last attempt…can't wait to get this one…
Gumblor Gimbles
To be fair on WW2 bumblebee, I think it was meant to be TLK as apposed to SS- it doesn’t feel like it was designed with SS in mind. In addition, the in-movie design isn’t even cohesive with itself, given that he has parts visible in robot mode for a vehicle he doesn’t turn into. All in all, I doubt they had much to work with designing the figure, so just said “fuck it, make him a shellformer that can be given a different shell if the movie people change their minds.”
DecepticusPrime
But Jazz was coated in "PrEmIuM SiLvEr PaInT." That drove his cost up. That's the excuse i always heard when i attacked that particular figure. But i look at Sideswipe who includes 4 accessories and is also pretty coated and things dont add up for me. For such an obscenely small toy as Jazz i dont expect much. And stinger is fiddly as hell and looks almost nothing like his on screen version. Grimmys dino mode is gappy and barely passable. So while he lacks a backpack, the robot is the primary mode and the dino the alternate which is the opposite of what most figures do. While its POSSIBLE doesnt mean its in the same budget. So improve the backpack, now you need to pick something to lose. Even LESS paint and probably lose laserbeak altogether
Rumblestorm
Once again, you miss the entire point.
If the engineering is possible, Hasbro has no excuse.
Fine.
Don't want me to use 3rd parties as an excuse? Fine, let's do this then.
Hasbro have proven that yes, they CAN pull it off. Just look at SS Grimlock, Megatron, Stinger, and Shockwave. Especially Stinger.
They CAN do it, but for the most they still take the lazy way out. Backpacks are lazy and honestly I feel that they are worse than shellformers. I wont apologize for or retract that statement.
The same line should not go from this:
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DecepticusPrime
Define worse. Official product is way more durable. Of the few 3p items ive owned, every one of them has broken or cracked in some way except for city commander. For those of us on a budget, SS is perfect. But thank god your precious 3p companies can continue their IP theft and gouge you on prices
Kotori Sonoda
Really happy with how this Soundwave turned out.
I'll be careful handling him though, my SS Jazz already had paint scratches after being transformed many times.
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Rumblestorm
Its sad when the official product is worse than what some smaller unknown organization can make.
BelnadesPistol
This is the line before it
ReadyParzivalOne
soundwave is so bland and plain to me….. broing how hes only grey and silver….. hes boring
where are in hand images for scavenger and shockwave already
BelnadesPistol
I think you're gonna have to wait for a proper Berserker.
Wait. Oh, no.
Evan Wellens
I like the look of this guy, but I’m super happy with my Siege Soundwave and I prefer that design anyway, so I don’t really know If I need this. I guess I’ll just wait and see.
I’m still onboard with DoTM shockwave though.
Evan Wellens
Well there are the other constructicons, scrapper and overload, but we know that we’re getting those.
Uh… Hatchet, the TF4 Bumblebees, Galvatron, Cybertron Cliffjumper, Bee, soundwave and shockwave, Grindor, Ravage, Skids and Mudflap, Dispensor, the kitchen deceptions, a proper crankcase…etc.
Evan Wellens
I mean, I suppose you could make an argument with the toy, but the real car is beautiful no matter how you flip it.
BelnadesPistol
Don't let your Geewun get in the way
As for myself, it looks like a good figure and definitely worth buying, but it needs more paint and that luggage hurts. He's also quite busty. I'd rather have the Moie Best Soundwave.
The man himself,
Dreadbot
And an original mold, damn it
Keldroc
Yeah I forgot Lockdown was already done, but he could stand to be redone.