BTS-04 Sonicron Reviews

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Reviews' started by Deceptigtar, Jun 6, 2011.

  1. [Wing_Saber-X]

    [Wing_Saber-X] Takara Fanboy Collector

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    Oh well, at least I can actually transform my ML Soundwave without his 'tail' sticking out like a sore thumb! :D 
     
  2. Dake

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    Man... I really wanted to like this even though he was going to be expensive. He's almost there in nearly every way.

    His tape door looks too big. I know they were limited by wanting to make his tapes fit which is a must, but they might have beveled all the edges to make it look a little sleeker. Everything else has slightly rounded edges except for the big rectangular slab of his chest which makes it stand out even more.

    His head is too small.

    His legs are too skinny. I would easily give up the little speakers to have the legs expand in width like the line art shows.

    That crazy waist joint sticking out of the back - that's just nuts.

    But the biggest thing? Backwards knees. That was always the original Soundwave's only real drawback and this was not something that should have been repeated in any modern version.

    He would be an easy purchase as an official toy at 10-12 bucks but for third-party prices there's just no way. Despite his supposed simplicity, I kind of wonder if this doesn't represent a technical limitation for these companies. He does have a ton of tricks to make this happen, but he needs a few more. Extra thigh swivels to fix the knees and extra joints on that waist piece to better stow it... I wonder if that's just beyond their abilities?
     
  3. Grimwing

    Grimwing Scientist Supreme

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    Should have tried to emulate the guido designs robot mode. I mean that design looks like something that could have been done in a generations/classics look. If only they did not make the G1 tape storage the main gimmick.
    Then they would have possed more breathing room for an attractive design. See Generations Cybertronian Soundwave. Its compartment is'nt very large. But it trades that a smoother look.
     
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  4. The Crow

    The Crow ARK BUILDER!!

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    So happy I decided to go with the Music Label Soundwave instead, he looks sooooo much better than this!
     
  5. Smasher

    Smasher HUNKY BEATS

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    Thanks for the review.
    I’m not getting it. Something about the look is just ‘off’ and even if the QC issues are fixed the figure still has limited poseability.

    For those that have Music Label Soundwave, were you seriously considering getting this?
    If I had ML Soundwave I wouldn’t have looked twice at Sonicron.
     
  6. EnerJohn

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    Eh figure is alright, maybe it'll grow on me...hey, I thought the DOTM score came out today. When does it? Anyone anyone???
     
  7. oxidative

    oxidative last chance to evacuate

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    Thanks for doing us all a great service with your detailed review :thumb 

    I really like the idea of this update on Soundwave but for this much money, I get much more picky. I'll have to pass or wait for it to be stupid cheap.
     
  8. EnerJohn

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    Who am I kidding...this thing sucks. So ugly. Will never grow on me.
     
  9. Dormamu

    Dormamu I am Broot.

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    Awww man! I was really looking forward to this, but it's a letdown. It's definitely not what I expected. The head kind of killed it, but really it's the rear HUGE piece of plastic sticking out for that waist that put the nail in the coffin for me. That's seriously annoying. I'm really glad you did the review Deceptigar, very well done.
     
  10. Transbot90210

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    Thanx for the review and the first full colour indepth look at Sonictron.

    Admittingly I am a fan of both modes but the gaps and the QC is really bothering me.

    I will hold my breath and hope that these 20 were a practice run to see the defects and that they will be fixed.

    I will hold off for another review based on the full run version of this guy.

    I to am like the Squirrel on page 1....on the fence.
     
  11. Satomiblood

    Satomiblood City Hunter

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    I expected better, to be honest.
     
  12. Shockwave-the-Magnificent

    Shockwave-the-Magnificent Plus-size Class

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    Do not want
     
  13. Nefud

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    If it was a $10 deluxe at Target, I'd have to think twice.
     
  14. Stryker055

    Stryker055 Trying my best here!

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    Looks pretty darn good in the altmode. Detail is fantastic.

    Then bot mode and eeeuuughh. Not good; looks like a cheap knockoff I could find at Big Lots.
     
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    Great review. Pre-order now cancelled. You just saved me $59.99 plus shipping!

    I wonder if any other company (FansProject) will attempt this figure? Hopefully they can get it right...this is the third time I have been disappointed by BTS garbage.
     
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  16. amd098

    amd098 En taro Artanis!

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    nice...butt extention? im fine with music label
     
  17. Fort Max

    Fort Max Too many is never enough. Veteran

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    Didn't perfect effect tease a soundwave?

    It's not exactly a must have is it this thing, but not totally abhorrent either.
    Maybe if I was offered one at a knockdown rate I'd take it.

    The big rocket launcher looks really out of place though.
     
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    hey guys... official word from BTS about BTS04.

    <<<"OFFICIAL BTS ANNOUNCEMENT"
    THE 20 PIECES AT THE BOTCON WAS GIVEN AS FREE SAMPLES TO ROBOTKINGDOM AS ADVANCED PROTOTYPES, THEY WERE MEANT TO BE GIVEN OUT AS AN EARLY DISPLAY ONLY PIECE TO THE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS, I.E RETAILERS.

    We apologise for any inconveniences caused and believe this is a misunderstanding from our distributor robot kingdom.

    The unit reviewed in this review is not the end product. Any references drawn from this review should not be used to gauge the quality of the final product, thank you.

    BTS.>>>
     
  19. SPLIT LIP

    SPLIT LIP Be strong enough to be gentle

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    Cool recorder mode, horrible, horrible robot mode.

    If I had Cybertron Soundwave I wouldn't have looked twice at this thing.
     
  20. Victory Liner

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    This guy looks awesome I'm so glad I pre-orderd it:drool: