TFW Beast Hunters Shockwave Gallery

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  1. Sol Fury

    Sol Fury The British Butcher Veteran

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    Hopefully you all enjoyed yesterday's Transformers Prime episode Scattered which added Shockwave to the Decepticon team! In an ironic twist of timing his toy also just hit US retail so here is a gallery of the new addition to the Decepticon team for you!

    Beast Hunters Shockwave is, put simply, an excellent toy. He's not perfect, but he is big and bulky. He feels huge and imposing as Shockwave - in particular Prime Shockwave - is often made up to be. Not only is he big and bulky, but he is also extremely accurate to his look on the show, right down to hose on the cannon, which is implemented in a very cool way. While the tank mode feels a bit like an afterthought, it is accurate to the one you see driving up to Knock Out in Scattered.

    Gimmicks include a spinning cannon on Shockwave's gun arm - the button of which is a little intrusive but not overly so and it is more imaginative than a shooting missile at least - and removable, optional Beast Armor. The armor is a fun extra, but you don't have to attach it, and for the most part I've been keeping it to one side.

    All in all, Shockwave is a very well-recommended toy. He is big, imposing and looks just like he does in the show - and for this fan, that is all I could want from a toy of Shockwave.

    Open the link below to check out the gallery:

    Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Shockwave Gallery


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    Transformers Prime Shockwave Robot Mode

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    Prime Shockwave Robot Mode (Cannon Open)

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    Prime Shockwave Tank Mode

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    Prime Shockwave Robot Mode with Beast Armor

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    Prime Shockwave Tank Mode with Beast Armor

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    An alternate configuration for the Beast Armor, giving Shockwave some forearm armor.

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    Transformers Prime Season 3 Decepticon Group Shot
     
  2. MindChamber

    MindChamber Multi-Media-Masta

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    That really shouldve been Megatrons alt mode, still badass for shockwave though
     
  3. Rockdown

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    Great photos of one of the best versions of Shockwave.
     
  4. Plasticon1978

    Plasticon1978 Plasticon

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    Shockwave

    Can not wait to get this mold in hand...it looks great!!!!
     
  5. Blitz.

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    Its ok I really like the tank mode but...

    i'm a little sick of the whole giant doom gun arm trend. I get that kids love it (Well I don't know for sure but I can see the appeal) and that its popular with fans but just having the missing hand just makes life so much easier not only for display but also from the standpoint of having to animate such a robot plus done right I think it could look just as nice if not better.

    on a side note I get a Galvatron vibe from the tank mode since the treads seem to share the same layout as Galvatrons alt mode legs. If the gun arm/ turret could be modded I could see this being a cool starting point for a Galvatron custom
     
  6. Transformed

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    Nice toy, but am I the only one who hates his feet? Show accurate or not, they look ugly:( 
     
  7. ORIO

    ORIO Team Sentinel Prime Moderator News Staff

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    Good stuff Sol. I like how his size is comparable to Shockblast
     
  8. Aeronnz

    Aeronnz Back in action!

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    Well, now I want him even more. Great pictures!
     
  9. sh002

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    Any chance you can display him next to CHUG Megatron or other CHUG figures?
     
  10. Soundwave2

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    This might be my most favorite non G1 rendition of Shockwave. I love this design. Don't care much for the add-on parts though
     
  11. Arashistorm

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    Definitely makes up for that disgrace of a Smokescreen figure! I hope this gives htem incentive to make another Megatron (one that is taller) =3 please Hasbro?
     
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    This and smokescreen and thundertron are the only prime figs i am after. this is EASILY the best version of shockwave!!!
     
  13. Pravus Prime

    Pravus Prime Wields Mjolnir!

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    That's not irony, that's coincidence.

    I picked up Shockwave yesterday (using the Hasbro coupon as well) and I quite like him.
     
  14. Autovolt 127

    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    Oh lord he's huge when next to the rest of his fellow Cons.
     
  15. Bahamut Prime

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    Oooooo, kickass wicked! :D 
     
  16. Lody666

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    Hmm

    Looks better than the FOC Shockwave
     
  17. Sol Fury

    Sol Fury The British Butcher Veteran

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    Quick phone picture but hopefully this will do the job:
     

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    jametron Halfway to Heaven, under horsepower of my own…

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    Great gallery Sol... but it looks as though you don't have his alt. mode rear treads spread apart fully. They pull outward to the sides to expand the weight-bearing base of the rear of the tank. IIRC, it was a step they missed in the instructions.
     
  19. SPLIT LIP

    SPLIT LIP Be strong enough to be gentle

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    Cool toy, great gallery. Man, really appreciate TFW's galleries more now that Seibertron's have been FUBAR'd.
     
  20. Sol Fury

    Sol Fury The British Butcher Veteran

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    Yeah I followed the instructions so I missed that. Thanks for the catch, I'll update those when I get a chance after I finish MP13 and MP16