Botcon 2012 - Hasbro Panel Discussion

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Tony_Bacala, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. Sinnertwin

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    Also, who's to say that FOC Megatron won't get a voyager himself?
     
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    Don't believe it. Haters are often also the same people who are whining when something doesn't come out on time or is all bought by "scalpers." Half these people fall into that category.

    Most people on the internet don't know how to sound smart even though they know in their heart of hearts that they're totally the smartest.

    So they pick something and say it sucks. After a few years they realize that it doesn't make them sound smart, but the damage is done.

    In the complete history of the internet, there has never been a shortage of people going through this phase.
     
  3. TrueNomadSkies

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    Logic & levelheadedness, begone!


    Honestly though, I could care less about that soundwave because when I first saw the pics, I literally thought it was a retooled deluxe with smaller feet & shitty minicons. Then when I read that it was a voyager, I thought it looked like an upscaled deluxe with smaller feet & shitty minicons. Also to Thundershot, Rumble's always been blue, so it makes sense that this one is too. :D 
     
  4. Autobot Burnout

    Autobot Burnout ...and I'll whisper "No."

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    Why, because the guy in charge should always be in charge?

    Uh-HUH. By that logic, Trypticon should be in charge.

    The minion thing has been covered. Plus, Voyager is the class right above Deluxe, and on the deluxe SW the chest is used for weapon storage.

    And I love how you're immediately dismissive because you wanted a Voyager Shockwave and therefore claim everybody wanted one. Personally, I'm happy with Voyager Soundwave, since it's going to be the first Soundwave that actually shoots out his minions.

    Last I checked, Soundwave played a pretty big role in WfC and was a boss character along with his minions. Shockwave was Multiplayer-only DLC and got a funny Gamestop commercial (which also featured tapedeck Soundwave). Gee, which character do you think is more important and therefore should get the bigger toy?

    I like your philosophy.
     
  5. Shin Densetsu

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    I've wanted a CHUG Soundwave since Classics started, and yeah this takes place eons ago in aligned continuoity but Soundwave looks futuristic enough to be from a modern time in space comewhere plus he can hold Legion figures in his tape decks. Would I want an earth alt mode? Hell yeah, but this is good too. I would be disappointed if this was a deluxe. The WFC one is just fine on its own.
     
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    This! People have to remember that poor Soundwave and Shockwave (to an extent) were painfully neglected for a pretty long time. Then he came back in full force and has been getting some amazing toys! A lot of us really love this unique character and are really grateful for this.
     
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    Shockwave is implied to have an important role in FOC, example: He gave Grimlock and Dinobots their dinosaur forms, and created the Insecticons. I bet he will even be a boss to fight. I still think Shockwave deserves the bigger figure, as well as fits the size better. I don't care about some friggin' launching gimmick, which will most likely inhibit the toy's design and quality.