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KayeMinor
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.
RedAlert Rescue
Here's an idea repaint the Deluxe Soundwave into Soundblaster as part of the Generations Deluxe line and then the Voyager one into Stalker!
I wonder what WFC/FOC Soundwave would look like in Fuchsia and Teal ?
Stalker (1992) – Decepticon Communications Expert – http://www.tfu.info
Gilgamesh
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.
Shin Densetsu
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.
Autobot Burnout
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.
TrueNomadSkies
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.
Billzilla
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.
Sinnertwin
Also, who's to say that FOC Megatron won't get a voyager himself?
Anguirus
They really do. He holds three, he launches them, and they are sold separately as Legends. We aren't talking about a guitar, or a gun-former, or a missile with a little sculpting on it, or a tiny little thing that would blow away in a breeze like Prime Laserbeak.
Some Soundwaves are bigger than some Megatrons. This was true and it will continue to be.
MidnightBliss
I'm glad there are haters on Soundwave. That means I should be able to get one and his minions without a lot of difficulty.
kaijuguy19
Funny I always thought the old WFC Soundwave figure was pretty boxy.
Still good point. At least either way Grimlock's posibly getting a voyager figure which I'm happy about.
Nightrain
I did. Soundwave should always be tall. Or so I thought until Prime…
Shin Densetsu
You guys do realize that because Soundwave has Legion "cassettes", that being voyager size was possibly the only way to have him store them? I think he looks great, but worry about him lacking wrist swivels.
KayeMinor
Soundwave should not be larger than Megatron. Ever.
Who begged for a voyager Soundwave? I was under the impression everyone wanted a good shockwave figure. FOC Shockwave is puny, and next to the new Soundwave, even more so. They don't need to make it voyager to give him minions.
I don't mind a voyager Soundwave, but when it cuts out other more deserving characters, it really rustles my jimmies.
Kaijumaster
actually I could see that, reading Ironhides mini-series, there are some pretty clear simularities.
Batman
It seems like they are really trying to make Soundwave a special figure, it's great.
Skeeve
I'm somehow hoping for an Ironhide repaint out of that. We need a new Ironhide.
Kaijumaster
You sir win todays Internet!
Anguirus
For the last time, it's because he not only carries "tapes" but launches them.
Here's a brilliant brainwave, don't get it if you don't want it. Get Soundblaster and say he's a different character. Or just get the Grimlock who's likely to come out in this assortment. Or just be happy that instead of CHUG-ish Voyagers dribbling out here and there in other lines, we are about to get multiple new molds designed for Generations.
The old Generations Soundwave, which I personally love, actually got a LOT of negative feedback for not being "boxy like Soundwave." Oh yeah, and for not having a minion. Lo and behold, this one is much boxier and, well, you know. Hasbro can't listen to some fans without pissing off others. Love. It.
Autobot Burnout
The original WFC deluxes were to test the waters (so to speak) to see if it was a viable option for toy design.
And if what was heard from Botcon was true, then this is an improvement over the deluxe because now he can store multiple minions in his chest. And there will be a Soundblaster repaint, so personally I'm going to wait for that since I already have the excellent deluxe. The most important detail is if the Voyager can also turn into a Cybertronian tape deck.
And Shockwave…well, he was DLC only in WfC and, aside from some ambiguous connection to why Grimlock is now Matt T.'s new favorite animal, hasn't been seen that much in promotional material for FoC.