TF: PRIME Deluxe Class Soundwave

SPLIT LIP · 03-19-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by megatroptimus

I compare it to the disappointment one would have with say, a chogokin figure where all the die-cast bits are hidden inside the figure. The quality is there, you just don't see/feel it.

I think it's worth it for the matter finish. He reminds me of the Animated toys and how they were generally matte. Plus it means his glossy face stands out even more as a screen.

Snake_eyes1975 · 03-19-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonStreakr

Legs turned around backwards at the hip swivels.http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i6...i/498c2a3a.jpg http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i6...i/a081d241.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i6...i/f7d38c7c.jpg

Annnd..FRENZY! Lol I think of that as recon playback mode and put the fins down when he's done with all the autobot secrets he acquired
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i6...i/c973b79b.jpg

That looks GREAT!

megatroptimus · 03-19-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

I think it's worth it for the matter finish. He reminds me of the Animated toys and how they were generally matte. Plus it means his glossy face stands out even more as a screen.

To be honest, as much as I loved the toys, I never liked the matte finish much on Animated figures. I think I liked figures like Sentinel Prime and Arcee more... because of the glossy plastic.

Adiansyah · 03-19-2012, 08:36 PM

I personally think tfp rid Soundwave as part of movieverse Decepticons, considering the detail level, realistic-military alt mode, and the scale.. It fits well with dotm vygr Megatron and rotf sscream. I don't really like his altmode in dotm as a mercedes. Being a spy..the best alt.mode is a spy plane, also fits well as a continuation of rotf's satelite alt mode.

This will also give consistency as decepticons being all military vehicles in the first movie.. Too bad vygr blackout/grindor is too small in scale compare to other cons in picture.

SPLIT LIP · 03-19-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Adiansyah

Being a spy..the best alt.mode is a spy plane...

Actually, as a spy, isn't a disguise to spy on the enemy up close the best? A spy plane is nice, but it doesn't get much closer than literally parked outside the target enemy's home.

closetrat · 03-19-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Adiansyah

Being a spy..the best alt.mode is a spy plane, also fits well as a continuation of ROTF's satellite alt mode.

Good point...

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

Actually, as a spy, isn't a disguise to spy on the enemy up close the best? A spy plane is nice, but it doesn't get much closer than literally parked outside the target enemy's home.

Better point...

mx-01 archon · 03-19-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

Actually, as a spy, isn't a disguise to spy on the enemy up close the best? A spy plane is nice, but it doesn't get much closer than literally parked outside the target enemy's home.

That's what Laserbeak's for.

Adiansyah · 03-20-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

Actually, as a spy, isn't a disguise to spy on the enemy up close the best? A spy plane is nice, but it doesn't get much closer than literally parked outside the target enemy's home.

That if you only spying on certain people. But I think in alien invasion scale, the spying thing is much more global than one person's house. Maybe the target is a country's defense system.

And I agree with mx-01, if he needs to get closer to the target, that's the reason Soundwave has minions.

SPLIT LIP · 03-20-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Adiansyah

That if you only spying on certain people. But I think in alien invasion scale, the spying thing is much more global than one person's house. Maybe the target is a country's defense system.

But that's the point of Soundwave. He then just adopts a new mode. The Mercedes alt mode is great because it shows him in the process of inflitrating. It's context-specific, yes, but there's nothing wrong with that. I'm not saying a spy plane isn't a good alt mode, but it's a lot less actual infiltration than actually wearing a disguise.

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And I agree with mx-01, if he needs to get closer to the target, that's the reason Soundwave has minions.

I'm sure a flying bat robot the size of a motorcycle won't draw attention while it pervs through windows.

mx-01 archon · 03-20-2012, 11:07 AM

Not when Laserbeak is absolutely dead silent.

03-19-2012, 08:36 PM	#264
Adiansyah Decepticon Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 123	I personally think tfp rid Soundwave as part of movieverse Decepticons, considering the detail level, realistic-military alt mode, and the scale.. It fits well with dotm vygr Megatron and rotf sscream. I don't really like his altmode in dotm as a mercedes. Being a spy..the best alt.mode is a spy plane, also fits well as a continuation of rotf's satelite alt mode. This will also give consistency as decepticons being all military vehicles in the first movie.. Too bad vygr blackout/grindor is too small in scale compare to other cons in picture.

03-20-2012, 11:07 AM	#270
mx-01 archon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,835 Location: BC, Canada News Credits: 1	Not when Laserbeak is absolutely dead silent.