TFW Dark of the Moon Soundwave Gallery

One of my favorite DOTM deluxes. Great pics man.

Agreed on both counts. It's a great little toy, one of THE best Movie deluxes. The lack of availability is nothing short of criminal. Tempted to repaint mine as Dead End, due to the lack of...paint.

Too bad this toy lack the paint job

Great figure... Totally glad I dropped $33 for him!

thanks hasbro for making sure to make 1000 bumblebees first and killing the line.

Gotta admit, one of the cooler mechtech weapons.

I usually refrain from commenting on movie toys, as I find they all looked like complete garbage with the exception of Ratchet. However, I must admit, it is ironic that I likely would have picked this mold up if it had made it to the US. Excellent design and focus. Simple bot mode, and great looking alt mode. Such a shame.

Now I'm wishing I had one.

ROTF Soundwave's head and DOTM Soundwave's head look similar

Because they both have the same head, just different alternate modes. Same goes for DOTM Megatron and ROTF Megatron, only difference in Megatron's head in DOTM was the brown coloring due to his alternate mode as a rusty Mack Titan tanker truck.

I don't see any reason why Hasbro couldn't get more use of the mold and release under the Generations line.

I saw him @ Wizard World for $50. I have to admit, I was tempted, but I went with something else. I didn't want him that badly.

That, and the big hole in it from his fight with Optimus at the end of RotF of course

I have often wondered that - if we can get Movieverse characters in what is nominally Prime's Cyberverse line it is certainly possible that some cancelled toys could get homes in later lines. It would be nice for sure - for retail prices this one is a must buy, even the $33 Jametron got his for I could recommend it.

Yup, that too. I still feel sorry for bad ol' Megs even to this day because of all the shat he endured.

If only you can fold that buttflap...

Still looks like a piece of crap deluxe. Nice car, though.

LOL! I couldn't help but laughed when I read the above post! Its so funny and yet sad at the same time!

I got the HA version as it had limited released in my country but I'm actually thinking of picking this guy up solely for the weapon...it looks so cool...

The ironic of the movie verse is that Bumblebee gets to finish off Soundwave, Lazerbeak and Ravage; which were the tape cons in G1!

You can... With finesse and some caution, you can:

Nice pics Sol . Deluxe Soundwave is nice. Just a shame the roof doesnt fold any better. (The way above isnt too bad but I fear I'm gonna damage it)

I can't get over that car kibble. They really couldn't make it fold up more so it isn't hanging below his butt like an open diaper? Not really sad that this was canceled.

Actually, I remember someone finding a way to do that.

Jametron posted one way to do it.

It's a nice toy. But I can live without it. Oh well.

I still can't help but say I'm disappointed in Hasbro for discontinuing the line. Although deluxe Soundwave looks like a nice figure, I have nothing but jealousy towards those who own the Human Alliance.

Wow that is about 90% unpainted ugly grey plastic.

It looks like they just forgot to put paint apps on most the figure or like a test shot.

It´s a damn shame it looks so unpainted.

instead of calling Hasbro they should call it assbro because they didnt make dotm leader class megatron and shockwave and they cancelled deluxe leadfoot, deluxe and HA soundwave plus they forget to paint the figures like jolt sideswipe or soundwave silver this just shows how american toy companies are becoming lazier no offense

No offense dude, but when I hear the word "assbro", I get a completely different image.


... just sayin'

im sorry if any of you guys feel offended or anything but i just wish they put some more money and effort to improve the toys

In that case, would you put some more money into getting those toys, or would you be adamant to the 12.99 price?

DLX Soundwave is really nothing to write home about. He's TINY. Downright tiny, and that huge gun makes him look even tinier. He has a fun transformation and that's it.

chest piece sits way too low. I still don't why they left us hanging with the final wave.

Can you show us how it looks from the sides and the back?

Does anyone know if that Mechtech weapon will fit on HA Soundwave's shoulder? It kinda bugs me how I have to choose between him having a shoulder cannon or having Laserbeak perched on his arm.

I believe so. It's just a 5mm port and all mechtech weapons have 5mm handles. It's just going to be an awkward fit due to HA Soundwave's shoulder wheel kibble (which can be flipped up but that kinda ruins the screen accurate look). I just have my HA Soundwave holding Deluxe Soundwave's mechtech cannon in his left hand (I had to plug in an extra rubber piece meant for earbuds/earphones onto the 5mm handle since his claws/fingers have a hard time gripping it otherwise).

I also plugged in the little spring-loaded gun that came with Leader Ironhide (that is concealed in his right leg) onto HA Soundwave's right shoulder to give him a G1-ish shoulder cannon look, and have him holding Laserbeak with his outstretched right arm (so his wheel kibble is angled toward his back which frees up his shoulder port). The coloration of the little gun (gray with allspark blue) fits in with Soundwave's scheme very well.

That said, I like Deluxe Soundwave but not nearly as much as HA Soundwave. I just keep Dlx SW in car mode most of the time since his bot mode doesn't do much for me (HA SW is my definitive DOTM SW). I may paint it up in metallic silver once I have the time. His mechtech gun is totally worth it, though.

IMO, the Deluxe DOTM is a really good figure with good articulation and body proportion with a little bit of modding. I modified the joint where the roof is linked into a "c" shape hook, so the whole "roof/rear window/trunk door" piece can snap on/off at will. Like so:





No more back kibble and the roof piece can act like a shield! And it doesn't not affect the alt mode. I also drilled a 5mm hole to one of the "speaker" on the left arm so it can hold the "shield."












Note: the twin guns were borrowed from DLX Topspin.

ooh! Now that's impressive! I guess now I'm more encouraged to get one now that the kibble issue can be solved.

That panel under his butt....just looks weird. Otherwise great looking figure minus the diaper.

Edit: Nice mod Cloudballoon.

Yah,why can't they just paint some silver on this nice figure,stupid Hasbro.

Thanks for the compliments, SHINOBI03 and exdtw2003. Although I thought up and made the mods on my own, it's probably not unique since I haven't check any TF mod forums beforehand. There might be lots of others who've done the same before me.

The mod itself is really easy if you have the right tools. Basically if you have a pair of modeling scissors (with a sharp front) and a drill with a 5mm drill bit, the whole process takes like 10~15 mins. If you don't, then I think you can still do it with a craft knife, just takes more patience, just be careful not to slip and scratch the transparent window.

Now I really like the figure, one of the best in the DLX DOTM line. Obviously we all love to see it covered silver paint, but the reality is that Hasbro has to deal with cost & child safety concerns (and make more $$$), so personally I'm not stuck up on the no silver paint issue. I just hope people don't pass up on this great figure in the rare chance that it's spotted on shelves.

I do own Human Alliance Soundwave - he was worth it given the significance of his character and the quality of the Human Alliance figures, but I payed a hefty price tag for him in order to complete my movie collection. I hear you man, Hasbro f'd up on this one.

I'm not impressed with the deluxe. However, I didn't buy a single deluxe from the movie line. My collection is entirely Leader class and HA with the addition of Voyager Fallen and Voyager Ratchet since we had no other options there.

Well is it coming to US or not?

... jerk.

This thing is out a good six months and is all of 33.00 shipped on eBay.
Anyone who doesn't have it by now...probably isn't that fussed about it.

Don't forget to start a thread about pricehikes and size reductions.