To our surprise, Walmart have started to deliver the new Transformers 40th Anniversary Retro Reissue Blaster and thanks to 2005 Boards members Predakwon and Dark Jedi we can share for your our first in-hand images.
This figure was scheduled for release by February 2024, but it’s already being shipped. Blaster has got some new cartoon-inspired paint apps. We have good comparison shots next to Takara The Transformes Collection Blaster reissue from 2006 for you to spot all the new updated deco on this new Retro Blaster reissue.
See all the images after the jump and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Hound003
Soundwave back on Pulse! Get him before the scalpers do.
nonmetal
View attachment 30326873 Chrome outfitted bot mode.
nonmetal
View attachment 30326852 Thought this may be of interest to some. Chrome parts swap from commemorative Soundwave. The torso was a bit of a nuisance to separate because there were pins in the four corners. Seems to be specific to all external hinge Soundwaves.
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Foster
Good stuff! This deco really makes Soundwave's face sculpt pop!
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Turbine027
Ok Hasbro Pulse … is this how we send all boxes to collectors? No packing?
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Thankfully I recycle anything that’s not vintage or MP anyway … but damn
Used Soundwave on my upper shelf with his helmet and little Ravage as a mid-transformation in my main display:
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I think the quality is much better compared to Starscream … as someone who owns all the original vintage and a lot of older reissues, I’ve found these most recent ones to be hit and miss… As long as you like the deco, this one was actually a good one quality wise!
nonmetal
It looks like Ravage has had resculpting on his engine detailing and ears. (This is the reissue that came with Beast Wars Ravage with a leg repair). The cassette weapons have sharper detailing but also some details removed. Look at the scope part on Ravage’s missiles and depressions absent around fins. Also the missing blocks on the side of Laserbeak’s boosters. I do not have a Laserbeak reissue to compare but possible he too has been resculpted.
Foster
Nice fast delivery for Soundwave! Happy 40th!
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megatroptimus
Sure enough, my Soundwave arrived today. Soundwave's mold, although nice, feels a bit tired. The cassettes are a different story: they feel like they're of BETTER quality than the original cassettes or the previous reissues. Are they newly created molds? Joints are tight, finish and alignment are perfect.
megatroptimus
Ordered my Soundwave from Pulse on the 20th, they're slow AF, it took them 4 days just to put it in the mail even though it was "in stock". It's still not here while I could have bought it locally for $2 less last Friday.
megatroptimus
There's a sub-forum for reviews.
G1 Cassette Hunter
Soundwave fully available on Hasbro Pulse again. Get it now if you missed out.
Turbine027
I appreciate the Alyssa Edward’s cameo!
Just ordered Soundwave last night
I’ve got a version of Prime and Megatron in alt mode alongside a Mighty Mugg displayed with the large Helmets… so I figured it was the perfect excuse to grab Soundwave Time to dig his Mighty Mugg out of a box now too
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G1 Cassette Hunter
Anyone have the walmart sku's for these for Brickseek?
mechman22
My nearby Walmarts in a 70 mile radius look mostly like this picture (not mine but it’s the same here).
I feel like scalpers all live in my state. There’s no way I would find any of these retro releases locally.
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Foster
Just ordered Soundwave on Pulse. Shipped same day!
Sixo
Hey folks, if anyone fancies
jignat
Have there even been official sightings in the US for these?