Does dotm shockwave fit with classicsverse?

[primatives]

So I got this on sale cos I thought he might fit in ok with my classics seeing as in the cartoon he didn't leave cybertron so he can look like Michael bay design what do u think?

[autobreadticon]

He fits in kinda with the WFC toys, but the essence of Shockwave is his Symmetrical design which kinda represents 'order and efficency', so no but dont let deter you from displaying him your way

[Sky Shadow]

He fits in kinda with the WFC toys, but the essence of Shockwave is his Symmetrical design which kinda represents 'order and efficency', so no but dont let deter you from displaying him your way

:confused: That makes no sense at all. Shockwave is one of the more asymmetrical geewun Transformers. He has a whopping great black hose and a gun instead of a hand. And Dark Of The Moon Shockwave is equally asymmetrical (or completely symmetrical if you remove his hose and guns.)

Primitives, Classicsverse is not a canonical or definable concept, so you can pick and choose whatever you think fits. If you want to include Shockwave, go ahead.

[Hursticon]

Primitives, Classicsverse is not a canonical or definable concept, so you can pick and choose whatever you think fits. If you want to include Shockwave, go ahead.

I agree as that is the exact reason I'm purchasing this figure, he is to be my Classicsverse Shockwave. ;):)
ROTF Bludgeon (Still waiting on Headrobot's Upgrade to eventuate :mad:) and HFTD Seaspray will also be joining the Classicsverse ranks, along with Fracture as soon as I can acquire her. :o

[kaiden]

In my opinion his design is too cybertronian and does no fit well with 'classicsverse'

If there was a WFC Shockwave toy, I'd use him as he has a really cool, defined spaceship look whereas DotM Shockwave is some kind of weird cannon that just crawls on the ground....

[Hursticon]

In my opinion his design is too cybertronian and does no fit well with 'classicsverse'

I agree that it's not the best fit in the world, but I reckon he's a good place-holder until HasTakTom get their act together and release a Voyager Class, Classicsverse Shockwave! :D

[Paulbot]

Energon's Shockblast has a more Classicverse Shockwave look in my opinion.

[5FDP]

My preference would be Animated Shockwave. He lacks most of the trademark 'Animated' look because his only facial feature is his cyclops eye.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6678/shockwaved.jpg

[Quickstrike]

I agree as that is the exact reason I'm purchasing this figure, he is to be my Classicsverse Shockwave. ;):)
ROTF Bludgeon (Still waiting on Headrobot's Upgrade to eventuate :mad:) and HFTD Seaspray will also be joining the Classicsverse ranks, along with Fracture as soon as I can acquire her. :o

The only "Movie" thing about Fracture is the packaging she came in. She's supposed to be a "Classics" Crasher.

I really need to buy Fracture. One day. Such a cool toy.

[Hursticon]

She's supposed to be a "Classics" Crasher.

I really need to buy Fracture. One day. Such a cool toy.

Exactly - Which is why I want her so bad, but not at $70+. :(

[GoktimusPrime]

I agree with Paulbot -- IMO Energon Shockblast would be the closest match for a Classicsverse Shockwave. But it's all highly subjective, so really... just go with whichever Shockwave feels "Classics" to you, primatives.

[griffin]

Just grab a group of 'classics-styled' figures and see which version of Shockwave blends in the best. The type of packaging or design of a toy shouldn't exclude or include a figure, as the 'classics-style' was one originally defined by the larger figures in the Classics and Henkei lines.
There were quite a few figures that have been released in that series without a 'Classics style' to it, but still gets referred to as a 'Classics' toy due to the packaging.
Just like a toy released in another packaging/label may not be from the Classics series/packaging, but could have the same design aesthetic, with some 'corporate' reason for its exclusion.
So its up to fans to decide how they group their toys - either by packaging, by release order, by character/theme, or by design aesthetic/appearance.

If it were down to a vote, I'd probably agree that Energon Shockblast is the closest existing "Shockwave" toy to the 'classics' design style. (as in, I think it would blend in best with other toys that are considered 'Classics')

[gdmetro]

I was considering this myself, since I desperately want a stand-in classics styled shockwave for display. I will answer by saying IMO, DOTM shockwave definitely does not fit in. The aesthetics are way off from the classics style of figures. The Movieverse aesthetic is much more "insect/alien" like whereas the classics takes from the more g1 esque stuff. By that, I mean the designs are boxy and smoothe compared to the movie stuff.

The better solution would be energon shockblast, some of the energon/cybertron fit in well if one wants to shoehorn in figs/characters, because the aesthetic is based on blockiness. However, the price of energon shockblast is high (Ebay). If you can get it for a decent price, (or already have it) then no probs there.

[Fonecrusher]

Energon Shockblast all the way. Though as others mentioned he is pretty expensive I know I overpaid like hell for him: $50 loose, no instructions.

[autobreadticon]

oops i have a bad habit of not checking that i make sense :o, im holding off purchasing any Shockwave until the next bunch of generation toys are identified

[Lord_Zed]

DOTM Shockwave is really cool, but i don't think he's classics shelf material, as has been said Energon Shockblast is better for that, at least until Hasbro make a proper classics one.

DO IT HASBRO!!!!!!!!

[GoktimusPrime]

...what are the odds that if Hasbro did do a Classicsverse Shockwave, he'd have an unsightly and totally unnecessary orange barrel cap? (-_-) Or worse, another kind of Nerf gun with clown colours like Classics Megatron.

So yeah... Hasbro should do it, then we should wait for the TakaraTOMY repaint. ;)

[Golden Phoenix]

...what are the odds that if Hasbro did do a Classicsverse Shockwave, he'd have an unsightly and totally unnecessary orange barrel cap? (-_-) Or worse, another kind of Nerf gun with clown colours like Classics Megatron.

So yeah... Hasbro should do it, then we should wait for the TakaraTOMY repaint. ;)

Who said he would have to turn into a laser gun?

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Yeah, Energon Shockblast is the closest so far. The upcoming HoS Cyclops (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/hearts-of-steel-shockwave-mastermind-creations-cyclops-custom-robot-mode-171883/) or Alternators Shockwave might do OK as well.

[LordCyrusOmega]

Shockwave was a futuristic laser gun. Why would there be a problem with doing a classics style Shockwave?

Energon Shockblast would fit, except for that massive arm.

[GoktimusPrime]

Shockwave was a futuristic laser gun. Why would there be a problem with doing a classics style Shockwave?
Nothing would be wrong with it. I just wouldn't be surprised if Hasbro unnecessarily gave it an orange cap -- just like they needlessly gave RtS Megatron an orange cap. :o

[SkyWarp91]

no imo, not blocky enough.

[Fonecrusher]

Yeah, Energon Shockblast is the closest so far. The upcoming HoS Cyclops (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/hearts-of-steel-shockwave-mastermind-creations-cyclops-custom-robot-mode-171883/) or Alternators Shockwave might do OK as well.

Yeah I'm definitely interested in that Hearts of Steel Shockwave, I loved that design by IDW. I hope Mastermind can pull it off and we get to see some actual pics of the prototype soon, renders can be misleading.