MP Soundwave revealed!

[kurdt_the_goat]

http://i.imgur.com/DLjme.jpg

Courtesy Amazon Japan (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%94%E3%8 3%BC%E3%82%B9-MP13-%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%82%A6%E3%8 2%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96-%E2%80%BBAmazon-co-jp%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%B9%E5%85%B8%E4%BB%98/dp/B008B403VS/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys&ie=UTF8&qid=1339661615&sr=1-1)
Cubes appear to be Amazon Japan exclusive.
Releases Dec 15 for Y16,590

[1orion2many]

BOOMBOX for the win:D

[kurdt_the_goat]

Looks like Laserbeaks weapons are part of the cassette! That's very cool!

[Tober]

That looks great!

Thanks for your efforts kurdt! :D

[Tober]

Could that be an actual working mini-jack..?

Probably not.

[Trent]

It looks like there's only room for one cassette.

[kurdt_the_goat]

The Amazon page says he can fit 3 cassettes and suggests more are scheduled to be released in the future. There's no mention of electronics.

[Sutton]

Looks pretty tight. Now all I need to see is a size comparison. Most likely going to be too big a classics collection, and too small for an (early) MP collection.

[Tober]

The Amazon page says he can fit 3 cassettes and suggests more are scheduled to be released in the future. There's no mention of electronics.

Cool, thanks. Does it mention if the size of the cassettes is the same as the G1 mini-cassettes? And I suppose the cubes are Amazon exclusives as well?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Cubes exclusive yup. Doesn't mention size.

[Slag]

so awesome! hope he's not too small.
that jack looks interesting

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Dammit.
So expensive, but looks so good...This is gonna be an expensive year for MPs.:(

[gamblor916]

Looks like the wallet is going to get flogged.
Laserbeak looks fabulous!

[Deonasis]

It all looks awesome! Also, Laserbeak possibly has his video camera on his head!!

[canofwhoopass_87]

I think my wallet just got up and threw itself at ze computer screen. This is bought!

Where's Hursti that non believer!? He's gona let out the biggest nerd squeel when he sees this thread!

and yeh I noticed that on Laserbeaks head as well - maybe it's the camera from the movie?

[Shirokaze]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltzr0mCMqa1qhvghz.jpg

That is SO bought!

I never imagined they'd make a Laserbeak this amazing. Now one can only hope for the other cassettes somewhere down the line. PLEASE TAKE MY MONEY!!!!

[Quickstrike]

I think I'm actually more interested in Laserbeak than I am in Soundwave.

[Trent]

^^^ Same. Not really interested in Soundwave however I want laserbeak.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah, I also noticed the head panel. :) Price is pretty steep though (AU$211 - before postage! :eek:) Don't know if I'd be willing to pay that... might wait for the Hasbro version.

[blackie]

on that like a fat kid to cake

[kup]

Awesome robot mode. However I am not too sure about the proportions of the micro-cassette recorder mode but not a deal breaker.

And Soundwave was not a 'Boombox'.

[Robzy]

Awww yeah! That's what I'm talkin BOUT!!! :eek::cool:

Wicked! Wicked design!

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Pics now Hi Res at TFW (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/japanese-transformers-40/high-res-masterpiece-sideswipe-red-alert-and-soundwave-images-175257/)

[Tallestblue]

It sucks to be that Third party company making the unofficial MP Soundwave right now. In fact could someone post pics as a comparison please?

[ITZTRU]

It sucks to be that Third party company making the unofficial MP Soundwave right now.

I was about to post the exact same thing. I remember how wowed everyone was by their prototypes, including me, especially the ones taken with masterpiece starscream.

On another note, as much as I love laserbeaks design, am I the only one who thinks his wings come out a little short? They're kinda stumpy looking to me...?

[kup]

I thought the 3rd party Soundwave got cancelled. However for all we know, this could be deluxe size...probably not but I doubt he would be bigger than G1.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Someone on TFW did this comparison:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166019_396620073717740_188495817_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380322_396620933717654_666728974_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249175_396621487050932_1557580419_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521368_396622293717518_1129964896_n.jpg

Here's one i just did with G1 Soundwave, assuming the MP Cassettes are the same size as G1 Cassettes... some nice voodoo in there to get some extra height!

http://i.imgur.com/SlPTf.jpg

[Tober]

Intriguing... :cool:

I'm still curious as to why there are what appears to be two mini-jacks in his right leg, but none on his shoulder for the missile launcher. Might flip out from the back... :confused:

[Doubledealer]

Am I the only one who feels like they've died and gone to heaven? This is what I'm talking about!!

[kup]

Someone on TFW did this comparison:



Here's one i just did with G1 Soundwave, assuming the MP Cassettes are the same size as G1 Cassettes... some nice voodoo in there to get some extra height!
[/IMG]

Both have pros and cons to their sculpt and design but are on par with one another (assuming the height is the same). The official one seems better for toy accuracy while the 3rd party is more cartoony.

Does anyone know if the 3rd party one has actually been cancelled? I assume given the circumstances.

[Tober]

MINIONS!!!

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/41_19456_cc421317e5027a5.jpg

[kaiden]

wow it looks so sexy in colour.

[Ultra Mackness]

Firstly, oh yeah!!

Secondly, is the mini megatron different to the one that has come previously with MPs?

Also, what is the small thing in the front of mini megs between laserbeak and the yellow frame tray?

[1AZRAEL1]

If the third party still had there's in development, they would more than likely cut there losses now. This looks fantastic, I am glad I have a higher paying job now :D

[Senor_2]

MINIONS!!!

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/41_19456_cc421317e5027a5.jpg

That...is...awesome! Was unsure about this release, looks like I'll have to get it now dammit :rolleyes:

[Shirokaze]

Who would've thought my prayers to be answered so soon!!

Can't wait for close ups of Frenzy!!!! :D

[VERT]

Its like a dream come true. Will start saving NOW. Ravage and Rumble! Also thank you Takara :D tomy.

[Kapryiath]

hells yeah this looks amazing.. not sure i wanna pay 200$ for it though :( :( damn you mp's breaking my banks!!

[5FDP]

He's pretty much how I expected him to look given that Soundwave is Soundwave. At a glance, it also appears as though his transformation is very similar to the G1 toy. I'll be very keen to see the scale of this given the price tag.

[SkyWarp91]

http://chakru.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shut-up-money.jpg

[Decepticon]

Soundwave is REALLY tickling my sausage right now!!:D

[1orion2many]

Awesome robot mode. However I am not too sure about the proportions of the micro-cassette recorder mode but not a deal breaker.

And Soundwave was not a 'Boombox'.

He is a box and noise came from him, WHat else would you call him:confused:

[optimus1]

:cool: SOUNDWAVE :D

Really impressed with the way he's looking. Definitely one to get, along with Sideswipe :)

[griffin]

Looks like the other (three) cassettes are being released next year... maybe as a multi-pack on their own, or one with each of the next MPs? I'll have to see what is announced (or signage) from the Tokyo Toy show.

[gamblor916]

I'd guess multi pack cassettes then Buzzsaw with Soundblaster. One can hope.

[ITZTRU]

Looks like the other (three) cassettes are being released next year... maybe as a multi-pack on their own, or one with each of the next MPs? I'll have to see what is announced (or signage) from the Tokyo Toy show.

Other than Buzzsaw (who I don't care for so much) ravage, rumble or frenzy better NOT be packaged with the inevitable repaint for Soundblaster, forcing us to have buy Soundblaster just for the other minions. TakTom can't be that cruel, surely. Could they?!

[UltraMarginal]

I like this a lot, the other minions look great also. though I don't want to buy a repaint of Soundwave just to get them.

looking closely at the pictures, I'm excited by what appears to be a 3.5 mm jack on the top of Soundwave and a small led light installation on the front.

If this thing will take a micro SD card and play music it will be the best transformer released ever.:eek:

The question now is:
Do I wait and see if there is a Hasbro release, potentially with extra minions at a lower price. if there is, will it still have what looks to be music functionality.

my wallet is crying right now.

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm erring on the side of waiting for Hasbro. Judging from what's happened with MP10, I reckon they'll release MP Soundwave at a cheaper price (even by Australian RRP standards). Whether Hasbro Soundwave comes with the extra cassettes or not... either way I'm not keen on paying $210* for MP Soundwave w/ Laserbeak... then whatever extra price it costs to get the other cassettes. If they do the Soundwave/Soundblaster thing then it might mean paying $420* to get MP Soundwave, Soundblaster and all the cassettes. :eek:

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*And that's _without_ postage! :o

[5FDP]

^ 100% agree.

I wouldn't put it past TakTom to package the other cassettes with future MP releases. Why... that's what I would do. Loose MP cassettes would sell for a fortune on eBay.

[Doubledealer]

I'll take 10...With fries.

[Tober]

I have an order down for the Amazon release and a standard release. Also, I will have no regrets. It's exactly 6 months away from release and I'm pretty sure I can put a few hundred bucks together by then...

Hasbro haven't announced if or when they will be releasing Soundwave. I'm sure they will, but it will be at least a year away. It will probably be exclusive and may not be released here. MP Rodimus was easy to find at a good price, MP Grimlock was at a decent price but I never even saw one, I'm not sure if Skywarp was even released here, MP Ghost Starscream was massively overpriced despite shelf-warming, MP Starscream was hard to find etc...

You can look at the potential $100 price difference as "impatience tax" or you can look at it as "assurance". Or both, as I do. :)

[sideswipes brother]

Like a lampshade!! as in, all over it!

[Oilspill]

I'm erring on the side of waiting for Hasbro. Judging from what's happened with MP10, I reckon they'll release MP Soundwave at a cheaper price (even by Australian RRP standards). Whether Hasbro Soundwave comes with the extra cassettes or not... either way I'm not keen on paying $210* for MP Soundwave w/ Laserbeak...
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*And that's _without_ postage! :o

What are you basing that price on? At RK he still seems to be listed at $160.

But I agree, seeing as it looks like Hasbro's MP-10 will be equally as nice as Takara's, but cost 100-150 rather than 230-250, it seems wise to wait to check out what Hasbro will be offering.

It's just going to be so hard to restrain myself, because Soundwave looks so damn good!

[Robzy]

Oh Jackpot!

Minions ftw!

[Jay-Tron]

Oh hell yes!! I knew MP Soundwave would be made one day, and here he is :) Thank god I've been saving my money up, and the idea of there being Cassettes to also collect means there's more to look forward to :)

[Tober]

Higher res pic of the minion display:

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/th_411074_365078816891398_533882053_o.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/?action=view&current=411074_365078816891398_533882053_o.jpg)

The piece below Megatron is possibly the hand-swapped scanner he uses:

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/swhand.jpg

[KalEl]

Higher res pic of the minion display:

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/th_411074_365078816891398_533882053_o.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/?action=view&current=411074_365078816891398_533882053_o.jpg)

The piece below Megatron is possibly the hand-swapped scanner he uses:

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/swhand.jpg

I notice that :)

[Sky Shadow]

This looks brilliant - the only concern is that so did Masterpiece Rodimus Prime. Do you think it's possible that his right leg is a real MP3 player?

[Tober]

This looks brilliant - the only concern is that so did Masterpiece Rodimus Prime. Do you think it's possible that his right leg is a real MP3 player?

My biggest concern is Ravage's split-head design... Soundwave is a very solid looking toy, Rodimus was always fragile looking, although plagued by QC issues.

Apparently what I at first thought was a mini-jack on the front is a LED light, mini-jack is on the top of the leg. And his hip joints remind me of Device Label Broadblasts, which had wiring - I will have to take a second look tho. Realistically, I wouldn't get hopes up, but it would be the cherry on the icing on the cake. :D

[canofwhoopass_87]

I'd prefer Soundwave without a MP3 device embedded. With phones and plenty of other electronic devices capable of playing music these days, it would just feel like a cheap and tacky add on that no one would use.

Would anyone really want to take public transport holding an 80's cassette player :p ?

[gamblor916]

Did anyone notice the pile drivers at the back? This is seriously going to be a great year for toys.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I'd prefer Soundwave without a MP3 device embedded. With phones and plenty of other electronic devices capable of playing music these days, it would just feel like a cheap and tacky add on that no one would use.

Would anyone really want to take public transport holding an 80's cassette player :p ?
The 80s cassette player doesn't bother,e, but I already have the Device label soundwave and it is crap, in regards to being an MP3 player. Unless SW has speakers in him I would rather he be without music playing abilities.

I wouldn't want speakers in him because;
1 they's be crap speakers
2 they'd probably hinder his articulation/transformation and make him a bit more crap than he would have been without.

[liegeprime]

It's all good with these nice pics but I still haven;'t seen any next to any other figure so at least we get a good idea HOW TALL/BIG this figure really is? Coz, As with everything that HASTAKTOM is doing now with the Tf franchise - everything is shrinking. If the figure is at least as big as MP Grimlock I would be happy, if it was smaller.... that's just dissapointing :(:(


Other than Buzzsaw (who I don't care for so much) ravage, rumble or frenzy better NOT be packaged with the inevitable repaint for Soundblaster, forcing us to have buy Soundblaster just for the other minions. TakTom can't be that cruel, surely. Could they?!

Oh you never know, the Japanese can be quite twisted in their.. erm... humour. ;) Of course considering that it is a business, they might just do that - who knows they might package - say - an MP Hound with Frenzy, and MP Mirage with Ravage - you know just to play out with the G1 episodes we enjoyed years ago. BUt, I for one am with you in hoping this prediction does NOT come to pass and just have them make issue an MP which is a minions pack - Say add Ratbat and Rumble to make a 5 minion pack - ID certainly buy that.


He is a box and noise came from him, WHat else would you call him:confused:

Erm I thought G1 Soundwave was a minicassette player... Blaster was the Boombox

[ITZTRU]

It's all good with these nice pics but I still haven;'t seen any next to any other figure so at least we get a good idea HOW TALL/BIG this figure really is? Coz, As with everything that HASTAKTOM is doing now with the Tf franchise - everything is shrinking. If the figure is at least as big as MP Grimlock I would be happy, if it was smaller.... that's just dissapointing :(:(


The same height as Starscream and I will be happy.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Agree Tets!


Did anyone notice the pile drivers at the back? This is seriously going to be a great year for toys.

I think everyone did! They just wouldn't be Frenzy/Rumble without them :D

Also, I have no idea what that hand scanner is. Don't recall seeing that in the cartoons...

[canofwhoopass_87]

Oh you never know, the Japanese can be quite twisted in their.. erm... humour. ;) Of course considering that it is a business, they might just do that - who knows they might package - say - an MP Hound with Frenzy, and MP Mirage with Ravage - you know just to play out with the G1 episodes we enjoyed years ago. BUt, I for one am with you in hoping this prediction does NOT come to pass and just have them make issue an MP which is a minions pack - Say add Ratbat and Rumble to make a 5 minion pack - ID certainly buy that.


Lol what? If they released Frenzy and Ravage with MP Hound and Mirage that would be a good thing!

[GoktimusPrime]

He is a box and noise came from him, WHat else would you call him:confused:
Blaster is a boombox (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boombox). Soundwave is a compact portable radio cassette player, similar to a Walkman (only that in Microman he was meant to play compact cassette tapes (microcassettes) instead of regular cassettes (as portrayed in Transformers). So Soundwave was originally meant to be 1:1 scale whereas Blaster really isn't.


rumble or frenzy
I'm guessing it's gonna be Frenzy.

Remember that in Japan the purple/blue robot that we know as Rumble in the cartoon was called "Frenzy" (and the red/black robot was called Rumble -- thus the whole FIRRIB/RIRFIB controversy doesn't exist in Japan! :cool:).


I have an order down for the Amazon release and a standard release. Also, I will have no regrets. It's exactly 6 months away from release and I'm pretty sure I can put a few hundred bucks together by then...
I'm still saving up for MP Sunstorm and United Artfire... going pretty well with that atm (easy when there's bugger all new toys on shelves :o)... maybe once I've finished saving for them _and_ saving for MP Lambor, I might consider MP Soundwave.

Basically for me, MP Soundwave is a lower priority -- Sunstorm and Artfire take precedent (as I've already pre-ordered them), then MP Lambor (as I consider him better value for money). But if circumstances make it too hard to save up for this toy for me, I'll pass it and wait for Hasbro's. :)


Hasbro haven't announced if or when they will be releasing Soundwave. I'm sure they will, but it will be at least a year away. It will probably be exclusive and may not be released here. MP Rodimus was easy to find at a good price, MP Grimlock was at a decent price but I never even saw one, I'm not sure if Skywarp was even released here, MP Ghost Starscream was massively overpriced despite shelf-warming, MP Starscream was hard to find etc...
I was able to find MP Grimlock easy enough at TRU in Caso and Parra. MP Skywarp I never saw; I think he was released in Toyworlds, which we don't have in NSW, but other states got them.


What are you basing that price on? At RK he still seems to be listed at $160.
Here (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%94%E3%8 3%BC%E3%82%B9-MP13-%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%82%A6%E3%8 2%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96-%E2%80%BBAmazon-co-jp%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%B9%E5%85%B8%E4%BB%98/dp/B008B403VS/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys&ie=UTF8&qid=1339661615&sr=1-1).
According to that link, the toy is meant to retail for 16590JPY, which equates to 209.38AUD. Although if you pre order you can get a 16% discount and pay 13886JPY or 175.25AUD. But the standard RRP is ￥16590


It's just going to be so hard to restrain myself, because Soundwave looks so damn good!
The Soundwave toy kinda reminds me of MP Grimlock... kinda like a larger and more complex version of G1 Grimlock, but otherwise kinda similar to the G1 toy, if you know what I mean. Other MPs are completely different to their G1 counterparts and are vastly more complex, whereas I found w/ MP Grimlock, the toy is like half Masterpiece, half oversized G1 toy. :o Looking at these pictures, Soundwave kinda looks that way -- maybe not quite as bad as Grimlock.

But I guess the original Soundwave toy was so well engineered, it may not be necessary to change all that much even when rendering it as a Masterpiece toy. But still... it would feel disappointing for such a hefty price tag. I could be wrong... I'm just guessing from looking at these pics. :p :p


Would anyone really want to take public transport holding an 80's cassette player :p ?
Like I need an excuse to hold a Transformer in public places! :p :D The only MP that I haven't taken on excursions is Megatron (for legal reasons ;)).


I think everyone did! They just wouldn't be Frenzy/Rumble without them :D
Frenzy. :) Looks like he's only gonna come with one of the humanoid Cassettrons, and I'm guessing it's gonna be Frenzy since he was far more prominent in the cartoon.


Also, I have no idea what that hand scanner is. Don't recall seeing that in the cartoons...
It's from the episode "Fire In The Sky," or "スカイファイヤーの再生" ("Skyfire's Resurrection") as it was called in Japan. :)

[kurdt_the_goat]

The placard on display specifically says it's Frenzy being shown. Confirming once and for all that he's actually grey (until painted!).

[canofwhoopass_87]

I think you're all taking the whole "boombox" thing too literally...orion meant well :p

[liegeprime]

Lol what? If they released Frenzy and Ravage with MP Hound and Mirage that would be a good thing!

NOt for me as I have no interest in getting/collecting the new mini MPs. Im quite happy with the scale of the Alternators to the original sized MPs. I feel gipped with having MP price (overprice more like it) for something the size of an Ultra and not MP IMO

[Autocon]

is hurtsy avoiding thread coz he knows he must by 2 of them! three to fit all the cassettes in :P

[canofwhoopass_87]

is hurtsy avoiding thread coz he knows he must by 2 of them! three to fit all the cassettes in :P

Nah he's seen this thread alright. He's probably convulsing and frothing on the floor because he can't believe the day has finally come.

[Robzy]

This is the MP figure I've been waiting for too, since God knows when!

So excited! :o

[kup]

The color pictures are certainly impressive. I am waiting to see what tapes he will come with and how tall.

[llamatron]

Simply amazing. Integrating the guns into Laserbeak totally blew my mind.

Curious to see how the tape releases will play out... maybe we'll get a Hasbro release with all of 'em? :p

[kurdt_the_goat]

People with size issues rejoice! From masafun2011 photostream (http://photozou.jp/photo/top/2359092)

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/294943_365906710141942_1288802138_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/603077_365909016808378_1154244761_n.jpg

Plus a bunch more from mobile_nippa photostream (http://photozou.jp/photo/top/2232827). Seems to be a G1 cassette in there!

http://i.imgur.com/fpVEY.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/15q9R.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UwViw.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/6ibZM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cGGjG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Q3966.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/r6C3T.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/t0HnG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/EHvAu.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bIVXy.jpg

[Slag]

^^^^ phew!! i was worried for a bit

[Paulbot]

Looking at those pics, Laserbeak is the winner of the tapes.

Soundwave looks good, but I really want Laserbeak.

[kup]

Fantastic!

I am now officially looking forward to this MP release! :D

[1AZRAEL1]

Sold. I want. Not many TF toys lately have got me excited, partly the reason I am not posting as much. Other reason is my work hours :p

Fantastic, I can't wait to buy 10 of these :D

[Lordy]

It is amazing the amount of detail they can do with the tapes these days even though it looks like they are the same size as their G1 counterparts.

While I love Soundwave, I might hold off till it is released before deciding on whether I'll get it or not.

[Tober]

Ravage still looks compared to the other figs. Soundwave still looks amazing, although a bit scrawny compared to Convoy. :D

[GoktimusPrime]

Wow... I'm impressed that MP Soundwave is reverse-compatible with the G1 cassettes. That's pretty cool! :eek:

[gdmetro]

Amazing! Bought. Just so bought. Lazerbeak is amazing....

[canofwhoopass_87]

I reckon the pricetag was a good indicator that Soundwave wasn't gona be peewee sized. Looks like all the MPs are gona be scaled to Optimus in terms of cartoon accuracy.

[Defcon]

Soundwave is a good size, and honestly the price is not really bad. It just comes down to personal preference. For me the new Optimus Prime was a bit pricey, but this seems more acceptable. So Soundwave comes with Lazerbeak, Hopefully they release a Cassette pack, hopefully with Buzzsaw, Ravage, Rumble, Frenzy. Predicting Soundblaster release with Ratbat.

I doubt a Hasbro release at retail will include 'All' the Cassettes, an exclusive at Comic con might but will be expensive. So really if you are going for a complete set the best way would be to buy the Takara release, and any relevant unconfirmed future releases. As an Alternative a Hasbro release might be cheaper, but likely incomplete. A release date might be another 6 to 12 months away.

[Blink90210]

I was initially very underwhelmed with the concept of an MP Soundwave (a robot that transforms into a brick) but boy have I come around. The Cassettes really do elevate it though, without Ravage and Frenzy/Rumble it might just be an "eh".

[liegeprime]

hmmm. Awesome as it might be with the details, articulation and accessories etc.... but the size is an issue for me still :(.... coz they made it compatible with the new shrunken MPs size ... this MP Soundwave will look like a midget next to my other MPs (MP 01 - 05) - the original sized ones.:mad::mad::mad: drats!

Sigh, I might just get it anyways but I think Ill prolly end up getting the 3rd party one(if it get's released) coz the size just reaaaally is off putting when displayed.. aaaaaarrrrggghhh!!

Currssseeeeesssss!!!

[Decepticon]

These are on eBay now for preorder. As well as the Sideswipe.:eek:

[kurdt_the_goat]

this MP Soundwave will look like a midget next to my other MPs (MP 01 - 05) - the original sized ones.:mad::mad::mad: drats!

Just do what i do and have MP1 & MP5 on display together, and the remainder of the MP's on a different display. The larger size ones are really the odd ones out by this point!

[ITZTRU]

Sigh, I might just get it anyways but I think Ill prolly end up getting the 3rd party one(if it get's released) coz the size just reaaaally is off putting when displayed.. aaaaaarrrrggghhh!!


But the 3rd party Soundwave was the same size as the MP seeker mold as well. Making it the same size as the MP Soundwave anyway...right?

I agree with kurdt. I was just going to have my MP01 and MP05 on their own displayed away from the other MP's.

[gdmetro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxWYq8kMnGs

Just glimpsed at this vid posted by Masabon from TFW2005 forums- video of the tokyo toy show presentation.

MP intros start from 13:50 of the vid.

Although from 25:40 is pretty amazing!



(Spoilers for Soundwave)


Stores 3 cassettes! And the way they eject!!!

[canofwhoopass_87]

No mention of MP14?

[liegeprime]

Sigh I guess I better make space and start saving to collect the line, siiiigh...:(

[Slag]

^^^^ same for me. :( MP 2 is gonna be a bit of a 3rd wheel though.:confused: least Grimlock should look good with the rest of them..

[kaiden]

OMG the spoilers for Soundwave!!! that is f'ing awesome. Must watch for any Soundwave fan.

[primatives]

imo that is the BEST head sculpt for any Soundwave ever!!!!!! Hmm are the cassettes the same size as the old G1 toy? Can't wait!!!

[Zippo]

Playing news catchup at the moment
Soundwave looks fantastic and I can't wait to see how they release his mini bot friends.

Takara - take my money!

[Deonasis]

No mention of MP14?Only some resin images of it - it will be Red Alert. I think it was some online stores that started listing preorders for Red Alert as MP-12A but they were just guessing it turns out.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Only some resin images of it - it will be Red Alert. I think it was some online stores that started listing preorders for Red Alert as MP-12A but they were just guessing it turns out.

Ah man that sucks. OH ULTRA MAGNUS, WHERE ART THOU?!

[Deonasis]

Ah man that sucks. OH ULTRA MAGNUS, WHERE ART THOU?! Yep. 100% my thinking too.

[5FDP]

I just know that I'm gonna cave in despite the $200 price tag especially after seeing that video. I got to stay away from this thread.

Not overly impressed with Rumble / Frenzy / Ravage. They look more or less like the G1 toys but with more points of articulation.

[1AZRAEL1]

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Take my money!!!!

[Fungal Infection]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxWYq8kMnGs

Just glimpsed at this vid posted by Masabon from TFW2005 forums- video of the tokyo toy show presentation.

MP intros start from 13:50 of the vid.

Although from 25:40 is pretty amazing!



(Spoilers for Soundwave)


Stores 3 cassettes! And the way they eject!!!

Nice to see in the user comments for that video that Bowspearer still manages to be a complete dick.

[gantz]

Nice to see in the user comments for that video that Bowspearer still manages to be a complete dick.

LOL that guy :confused:

[SkyWarp91]

Nice to see in the user comments for that video that Bowspearer still manages to be a complete dick.

Is this the same bowspearer on our forums? :D

[canofwhoopass_87]

Nice to see in the user comments for that video that Bowspearer still manages to be a complete dick.

Dude, good eye you have there! Didn't even notice to read the comments.

Reading that made me laugh. Ah bowspearer - always finding new ways to be a complete douche

[Trent]

Dude, good eye you have there! Didn't even notice to read the comments.

Reading that made me laugh. Ah bowspearer - always finding new ways to be a complete douche

Have a history here does he?

[griffin]

Please refrain from talking more about bowspearer, as it doesn't make us look good if we have a lot of people publicly talking about someone in such a derogatory manner.
If you really need to comment, post it on the youtube page.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Gotta love Amazon's pre-order price guarantee!
Pre-ordered Soundwave for 13,886 and he's gone down to just 12,072!
Sideswipe too, pre-ordered for 5,098 and he's now 4,436. Every little bit counts :D

[canofwhoopass_87]

Gotta love Amazon's pre-order price guarantee!
Pre-ordered Soundwave for 13,886 and he's gone down to just 12,072!
Sideswipe too, pre-ordered for 5,098 and he's now 4,436. Every little bit counts :D

How much did shipping set you back?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Costs nothing to get them to my inlaws in Japan.. they'll ship to me afterwards, so it'll just be the actual EMS rate. Really wish Amazon would open doors to global shipping on everything!

[nexusnixx]

Managed to get my hands on sou:Dndwave with the energon cubes too via pre order so happy:D

[gdmetro]

Arghh.. amazon exclusive soundwave and sideswipe available from RK. I looked at the price difference and around $20 total extra for both exclusives- caved to OCD.

So spent $350 for all 3 in one order from RK.. its going to be pain waiting from RA/sideswipe's release in October to December. (Lucky I haven't bought anything else this month).

[swoop]

I got the amazon lambor this morning and it only cost a few dollars for the extra pile drivers so I can't complain.

I haven't decided if I'm getting the amazon soundwave, it'll just depend how I feel when I go to order it

[5FDP]

The energon cubes that come with Soundwave when ordering through Amazon or RK are pretty ordinary IMO. They should make some like those toy baby bottles... you know the ones, you tip them upside down and they appear to empty and then place them upright to refill. THAT would be worth it :cool:

[kup]

The energon cubes that come with Soundwave when ordering through Amazon or RK are pretty ordinary IMO. They should make some like those toy baby bottles... you know the ones, you tip them upside down and they appear to empty and then place them upright to refill. THAT would be worth it :cool:

That's not a bad idea!

[5FDP]

That's not a bad idea!

Patent pending :D

[GoktimusPrime]

￥ 12,072 is about $150... yeah alright, I can accept that ('bout the same as what I paid for MP Grimlock). Preordered. :o

[primatives]

hey gok curios y u ordered from japan, any reason for that? I'm assuming you'll b in Australia or will u be japan. As i believe amazon don't ship overseas. I thought ordering from RK is the cheapest, only down side is having to pay upfront.

[TheFallen]

I thought I was done with Transformers. I am pretty happy with my Classics collection and with 3rd Party products taking over the hobby I thought it was the perfect time to say goodbye to this franchise (the movies also helped in my decision).

But then, when I first saw this there was no way I could resist. MP Soundwave, MP Sideswipe, MP Red Alert and MP MINIONS!!!!!
And to top it off, they are all in decent scale to each other.

Now I will be scouring TRU in October, hunting MP-10 and once again excited by the franchise.

[Hursticon]

I think my wallet just got up and threw itself at ze computer screen. This is bought!

Where's Hursti that non believer!? He's gona let out the biggest nerd squeel when he sees this thread!


Am I the only one who feels like they've died and gone to heaven? This is what I'm talking about!!


Soundwave is REALLY tickling my sausage right now!!:D


Like a lampshade!! as in, all over it!


Would anyone really want to take public transport holding an 80's cassette player :p ?

I wouldn't mind, but then I've never really liked/used Walkmans/Discmans/Mp3 Players whilst moving in Public as I like to be able to hear my surroundings & Metal doesn't really cater for that. :p


is hurtsy avoiding thread coz he knows he must by 2 of them! three to fit all the cassettes in :P


Nah he's seen this thread alright. He's probably convulsing and frothing on the floor because he can't believe the day has finally come.


This is the MP figure I've been waiting for too, since God knows when!

So excited! :o


Amazing! Bought. Just so bought. Lazerbeak is amazing....

*First,
Rather than typing how I felt upon learning of this Official Announcement, let me show you (http://youtu.be/RBvtPZ6zyHI?t=1m7s). *Link not suitable for anyone 15 years or under*

*Second,
This is what occurred today :cool::

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/MP-13Pre-orderAnnouncement.jpg


*Third,
My thoughts: Seriously, who'd of thought that a "Box" could do so much and look so amazing? - Also, who'd of thought that given the near or exact same dimensions as the original 1980s micro-cassettes, we'd be offered such incredibly accurate and intricate minions? :eek::eek::eek:

I am so resoundingly impressed with the fact that these objects exist & that I'll be able to own them, Soundwave's proportions are so brilliantly realised both in stature & build whilst also retaining all of his original gimmicks; Just the fact that he can hold more than a singular cassette without having a goofily-extended chest/door cavity & being able to eject said tapes himself displays such a marked 'Masterpiece' level engineering improvement, if he were to also double as a functioning MP3 player it would indeed simply be icing on a magnificent cake. ;)

His paint app colours (whilst distantly viewed) look to be heavily Cartoon inspired with just the right amounts of trimming brought over from the original figure, his head sculpt looks thoroughly superb and his knees no longer suffer from backward-knee syndrome - His knees no longer suffer from backward-knee syndrome! :eek:

The additions of having both a miniature G1 Megatron in Gun mode (No doubt scaled to work with MP-10) & Official Energon Cubes (Note: They're empty because Soundwave produced vessels to be filled, never did he ever produce 'Filled' Energon Cubes from his chest ;)) as well as what seems to be an additional replacement 'Scanner' hand-appendage (Though yet to be confirmed I believe), all make for one incredibly complete Masterpiece Toy offering in my honest opinion. :D

This oh so sweet product, coupled with the reality that it's an effigy of my most Favourite Cybertronian of all time, left it extremely hard for me to not go ahead with a pre-order for his Japanese Amazon Exclusive release; In my mind & eyes, what I've seen has totally justified the price but it is going to be so horribly excruciating having to wait until December to actually receive him. :o:cool:

What a beautiful Xmas present he will make... ;):)
Hello memories of Xmas 1990. :p



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxWYq8kMnGs

Just glimpsed at this vid posted by Masabon from TFW2005 forums- video of the tokyo toy show presentation.

MP intros start from 13:50 of the vid.

Although from 25:40 is pretty amazing!



(Spoilers for Soundwave)


Stores 3 cassettes! And the way they eject!!!


OMG the spoilers for Soundwave!!! that is f'ing awesome. Must watch for any Soundwave fan.

Totally agree Kaiden, any & every Soundwave fan needs to partake in the viewing of that video; As such, a BIG! thank you goes out to Masabon of the TFW2005 boards as well as to GDMetro for sharing said video with us. ;):cool:
*Re comments on the video: FFS. :rolleyes:


I thought I was done with Transformers. I am pretty happy with my Classics collection and with 3rd Party products taking over the hobby I thought it was the perfect time to say goodbye to this franchise (the movies also helped in my decision).

But then, when I first saw this there was no way I could resist. MP Soundwave, MP Sideswipe, MP Red Alert and MP MINIONS!!!!!
And to top it off, they are all in decent scale to each other.

Now I will be scouring TRU in October, hunting MP-10 and once again excited by the franchise.

This, is extremely pleasing to read TheFallen - I am very glad to hear that this reveal has affected in you in such a way, HasTak & the Engineers really need to see your comment. ;):)

[KalEl]

I wouldn't mind, but then I've never really liked/used Walkmans/Discmans/Mp3 Players whilst moving in Public as I like to be able to hear my surroundings & Metal doesn't really cater for that. :p









*First,
Rather than typing how I felt upon learning of this Official Announcement, let me show you (http://youtu.be/RBvtPZ6zyHI?t=1m7s). *Link not suitable for anyone 15 years or under*

*Second,
This is what occurred today :cool::

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/MP-13Pre-orderAnnouncement.jpg


*Third,
My thoughts: Seriously, who'd of thought that a "Box" could do so much and look so amazing? - Also, who'd of thought that given the near or exact same dimensions as the original 1980s micro-cassettes, we'd be offered such incredibly accurate and intricate minions? :eek::eek::eek:

I am so resoundingly impressed with the fact that these objects exist & that I'll be able to own them, Soundwave's proportions are so brilliantly realised both in stature & build whilst also retaining all of his original gimmicks; Just the fact that he can hold more than a singular cassette without having a goofily-extended chest/door cavity & being able to eject said tapes himself displays such a marked 'Masterpiece' level engineering improvement, if he were to also double as a functioning MP3 player it would indeed simply be icing on a magnificent cake. ;)

His paint app colours (whilst distantly viewed) look to be heavily Cartoon inspired with just the right amounts of trimming brought over from the original figure, his head sculpt looks thoroughly superb and his knees no longer suffer from backward-knee syndrome - His knees no longer suffer from backward-knee syndrome! :eek:

The additions of having both a miniature G1 Megatron in Gun mode (No doubt scaled to work with MP-10) & Official Energon Cubes (Note: They're empty because Soundwave produced vessels to be filled, never did he ever produce 'Filled' Energon Cubes from his chest ;)) as well as what seems to be an additional replacement 'Scanner' hand-appendage (Though yet to be confirmed I believe), all make for one incredibly complete Masterpiece Toy offering in my honest opinion. :D

This oh so sweet product, coupled with the reality that it's an effigy of my most Favourite Cybertronian of all time, left it extremely hard for me to not go ahead with a pre-order for his Japanese Amazon Exclusive release; In my mind & eyes, what I've seen has totally justified the price but it is going to be so horribly excruciating having to wait until December to actually receive him. :o:cool:

What a beautiful Xmas present he will make... ;):)
Hello memories of Xmas 1990. :p






Totally agree Kaiden, any & every Soundwave fan needs to partake in the viewing of that video; As such, a BIG! thank you goes out to Masabon of the TFW2005 boards as well as to GDMetro for sharing said video with us. ;):cool:
*Re comments on the video: FFS. :rolleyes:



This, is extremely pleasing to read TheFallen - I am very glad to hear that this reveal has affected in you in such a way, HasTak & the Engineers really need to see your comment. ;):)

The engineering on laserbeak is amazing

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

I wish he could fit more than 3 cassettes :(

:)

[gamblor916]

Pre-order up at HLJ. (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT45999) Red Alert (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT45998) is up as well.
I don't really like the look of the Amazon exclusive bits so HLJ here I come.

[Paulbot]

But will there be a MP-13X Special Edition?

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6870g4mae1qbguy1o1_400.jpg

I'm still waiting to see the MP-9X (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=190256) appear too

[Tober]

Pre-order up at HLJ. (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT45999) Red Alert (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT45998) is up as well.
I don't really like the look of the Amazon exclusive bits so HLJ here I come.

Thanks! Put in an order there too. At least I know with HLJ that if something goes wrong they will look after me. :o

Toy Wholesaler has them up for about $135 (43,956jpy for a box of 4). Not sure I can be bothered with a group buy tho... :rolleyes:

[gamblor916]

Thanks! Put in an order there too. At least I know with HLJ that if something goes wrong they will look after me. :o

Toy Wholesaler has them up for about $135 (43,956jpy for a box of 4). Not sure I can be bothered with a group buy tho... :rolleyes:

Well at that price you have one guaranteed sale if you decide to.

[kup]

But will there be a MP-13X Special Edition?

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6870g4mae1qbguy1o1_400.jpg

I'm still waiting to see the MP-9X (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=190256) appear too

I would buy it even if he doesn't have a face. The Ehobby Comic Grimlock was all sorts of Awesome.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

In-hand pics from ACToys up at TFW2005.com. (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/japanese-transformers-40/in-hand-pics-of-mp-13-soundwave-176711/)

[1AZRAEL1]

Ooooo I want now lol

[Hursticon]

Ooooo I want now lol

Nowhere near as badly as me man! - I want to know if RK will be so generous as to throw in the HK Market's Exclusive Collector Coin in along with my Amazon Japan Exclusive MP-13 Soundwave! :D:cool:

[griffin]

HUGE gallery of pics here (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/extensive-pictorial-review-of-takara-tomy-transformers-masterpiece-mp13-soundwave-with-laserbeak/26604/), of the Asian version (has a commemorative coin, and Energon cube).
Like with Sideswipe, if you get the Japanese version, you won't get the extra item (Energon Cube) if you didn't get it from Amazon.jp

[Tober]

I'm liking the way his shoulder details act as nubs to mount Condor. :cool:

[VERT]

Got my shipping notice from Robotkindom! He is on his way. Check your email people :D

[5FDP]

Got my shipping notice from Robotkindom! He is on his way. Check your email people :D

*checks email* Nothing yet :(

[llamatron]

*checks email* Nothing yet :(

Same here :(

From what I can gather *all* versions come with one energon cube but the amazon.jp release comes with three. Those coins are done through Hasbro Hong Kong.

[griffin]

From what I can gather *all* versions come with one energon cube but the amazon.jp release comes with three. Those coins are done through Hasbro Hong Kong.

I thought it was odd to have the Cube shown on the instructions, if it was just a JP Amazon exclusive.
Just having two extra ones makes the JP Amazon exclusive kinda pointless then if you don't get something unique.

[GoktimusPrime]

From what I can gather *all* versions come with one energon cube but the amazon.jp release comes with three. Those coins are done through Hasbro Hong Kong.
I'm getting the Amazon version, so mine should come with the extra cubes, but not the coin.

[Hursticon]

*checks email* Nothing yet :(


Same here :(

From what I can gather *all* versions come with one energon cube but the amazon.jp release comes with three. Those coins are done through Hasbro Hong Kong.

Me 3. :(


I'm getting the Amazon version, so mine should come with the extra cubes, but not the coin.

As am I Gok and after having emailed Daniel @ RobotKingdom, I can indeed confirm that the Japanese Amazon Exclusive version will NOT come with the Commemorative Coin. :o


I am therefore in the market for said Commemorative Coin along with the Card it comes affixed to, should anyone be willing to pass/sell on theirs. :D

[Paulbot]

HLJ wants my money but then I gotta go through their new pile of loot feature/quote/payment thing too so I'd say mine is a few weeks away still.

[1orion2many]

:)I had my please pay last Sunday but only paid Wednesday so don't expect to see mine before Next Friday:)

[primatives]

this figure looks nice but why does the pain app look soooo bad??? especially on the tapes

[seespotrun]

Looking great; just got my shipping notice from RK today. Can't wait.

[Bidoofdude]

I would love to get this but I don't have the money right now. I plan on hopefully getting it at some point though.:D;)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Went looking for one today, but they were all sold out at everywhere except Hero Gangu, and I'm not so impatient that I need to pay the Hero Gangu markup to have him now...especially not with the kickarse haul I picked up in lieu of him.

[1orion2many]

I thought it was odd to have the Cube shown on the instructions, if it was just a JP Amazon exclusive.
Just having two extra ones makes the JP Amazon exclusive kinda pointless then if you don't get something unique.

I got my MP Sideswipe from Ehobbybase and it came with the coin and the chisels which I thought were a Amazon exclusive at the time. Maybe I'll be lucky and get both from Ehobby again :)

[GoktimusPrime]

I got my MP Sideswipe from Ehobbybase and it came with the coin and the chisels which I thought were a Amazon exclusive at the time. Maybe I'll be lucky and get both from Ehobby again :)
Sounds like you got the Asian exclusive -- the Amazon JP exclusive (not eHobby :)) only comes with the chrome chisels, but not the coin. Sounds like a lot of people ended up getting the Asian exclusive by the sounds of things.

[griffin]

Ehobby (as he called it in an abbreviated way), is Ehobbybaseshop and is located in HK like Robotkingdom. (it is unfortunate that they use that name, as it confuses some people in thinking we are talking about the JP company eHobby)
Being in HK, they get the Hasbro Asia toys, which is why he got the coin and JP Amazon exclusive bits.
Which is why we are hoping that Hasbro Asia did the same with Soundwave (by having an extra two cubes), but I don't think anyone will care, because it already comes with one, so it's not like we'd miss out on something unique.

[GoktimusPrime]

Oh right, Ehobby, not eHobby. (you're right, that is confusing... but I'll be mindful of the difference in future)

[kup]

I got shipping notification. I am expecting it by mid week!

[5FDP]

I got shipping notification. I am expecting it by mid week!

Me too *squeals and claps hands* :D

[liegeprime]

I got shipping notification. I am expecting it by mid week!


Me too yesterday my account got processed in BBTS wohooo, shame Ill have to wait 1 1/2 months to have it shipped to bulk up my POL... but I dont care, at least I didnt miss out wohooooo!!!:D:D

Bring it to the Parra fair if it arrives before then if it's ok with you please.

[1orion2many]

Mine is ready to be delivered, Tomorrow maybe:)

[seespotrun]

While you wait, some more reviews have started trickling onto YouTube:

Optibotimus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gKRE_1x3HU)
Gundam.tk (https://www.youtube.com/user/rrobbert184/videos)

[Hursticon]

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/tumblr_lsp31s12iV1qhbry5.gif

My RobotKingdom tracking says that my JP Amazon MP Soundwave has been in customs for about a day, his arrival along with Laserbeak is imminent! :D:D:D

[5FDP]

While you wait, some more reviews have started trickling onto YouTube:

Optibotimus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gKRE_1x3HU)
Gundam.tk (https://www.youtube.com/user/rrobbert184/videos)

That review by optibotimus is so much better than the first review we saw on TFsource.

[Waxpython]

I never bothered to get him considering that these days hasbro and takara releases are nearly identical and soundwave WILL have a hasbro release i guarantee it.

[kaiden]

watching the review has me screaming for the mailman/woman to come and deliver already...

[Iriorne]

I placed a preorder with TFSource back in October but haven't heard anything from them yet. Reading around it looks like some people have been charged and a few have received shipping notifications.

Unfortunately I hadn't heard of Robot Kingdom back when I ordered. The total cost will end up the same but I'll have to wait at least a week for shipping compared to RK's 3 day EMS.

I suppose there's nothing much to do but be patient and live vicariously through others. :cool:

[kaiden]

well I'm pretty sure that mine will arrive tomorrow since the mailwoman came today and delivered the order that had my dr wu piledrivers for sideswipe

so tomorrow will be a good day - all three masterpieces at once ^_^

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

watching the review has me screaming for the mailman/woman to come and deliver already...

Deliberately avoiding reviews to keep the surprise all for meeeee.


:D

I am so excited.

[Hursticon]

Deliberately avoiding reviews to keep the surprise all for meeeee.


:D

I am so excited.

I'm doing the very same thing dude, I've looked at photos but that is it; I'll watch video reviews after I've mucked around with him quite a bit, but not until then. ;):cool:

[Waxpython]

i'd be careful about tf source their local u.s shipping is fine but some international orders have gone missing which they refused to refund i'm not trying to scare you but it''s best to email them about it.

[Waxpython]

and i forgot to quote and since i can't edit my post newcomers will be wondering what i was talking about :rolleyes: sorry about that.

[llamatron]

Departed HK for Aus today...

[kup]

According to my tracking, it has arrived in Australia. I hope it gets delivered tomorrow or I'll go nuts!

[Iriorne]

i'd be careful about tf source their local u.s shipping is fine but some international orders have gone missing which they refused to refund i'm not trying to scare you but it''s best to email them about it.

Hmm, I think the problem is that they under-value their shipments to try and help people avoid customs duties which in turn limits the amount that can be claimed under insurance in the event of loss. I did email them about that and requested that they declare full value as thankfully it's not an issue here for goods <$1000. Now that I think about it though, I never had a confirmation from them so I may flick them another request just to be sure. Whether it will help in the event of loss is up for debate, but I'll feel better. :)

In any case, USPS international priority is 6-10 business days delivery time so I won't start to worry until at least that long after shipping. I haven't even had my credit card charged yet, and I'm not the only one. It's just a bit frustrating for a specialist TF supplier to experience a delay on a highly anticipated item and not offer any communication. :(

[1orion2many]

:eek:Oh god I missed it, They tried to deliver it today:(. Oh well my daughter said she'd pick it up after she has finished work tomorrow:D

[griffin]

Don't forget the review topic to unload all that excitement onto (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=15319).

[Robzy]

Mine's on the way! Can't wait - he looks so freakin awesome! :o

[Hursticon]

My boy has arrived! :D:D:D

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/BAM-Likethatoneepisode.jpg


BAM! :p

[VERT]

Mine too :-)

[seespotrun]

Mine also. I do appreciate the copious amount of packing material RK put around the box:

http://i.imgur.com/d6r8mp4.jpg (http://imgur.com/d6r8mp4)

[liegeprime]

My boy has arrived! :D:D:D

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/BAM-Likethatoneepisode.jpg


BAM! :p

Whoa.... stop playing with yourself there! This is a family friendly place now :p:p

[llamatron]

Hurst I lol'd.

Arrived and being processed! Maybe delivered tomorrow....

[Tober]

What a nice day for the postie...

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/102.jpg

[gamblor916]

What a nice day for the postie...


Sweet!

[colin78]

Hey, I want to buy mp soundwave from toy arena and take advantage of the free postage on any sales over $150, but when I go to the checkout page, postage is $60. Does anyone know if this is just for US customers or do I need to enter a code or something? Any info would be great.

[k.wong23]

Can I ask for the Melbourne guys, when did MP soundwave land in Australia?

Im tracking on HK post website and haven't received it and it landed 30th Jan...takes more than 2 business days to process and deliver?

28-Jan-2013 Hong Kong The item left Hong Kong for its destination on 28-Jan-2013
30-Jan-2013 Australia Arrived and is being processed.

[Kazza]

Can I ask for the Melbourne guys, when did MP soundwave land in Australia?

Im tracking on HK post website and haven't received it and it landed 30th Jan...takes more than 2 business days to process and deliver?

28-Jan-2013 Hong Kong The item left Hong Kong for its destination on 28-Jan-2013
30-Jan-2013 Australia Arrived and is being processed.

Seems like most arrived in australia on wednesday 30th january, that's when I got mine and i had pre-ordered it before release date.

[k.wong23]

Seems like most arrived in australia on wednesday 30th january, that's when I got mine and i had pre-ordered it before release date.

ah shiz I hope someone didn't steal it or it arrives Monday -_-

[griffin]

Customs have been known to take a few days, even a week, if they get backed up with scanning the more suspect packages (ones from high-risk countries).

[k.wong23]

Customs have been known to take a few days, even a week, if they get backed up with scanning the more suspect packages (ones from high-risk countries).

Thanks for the response Griffin, i'm still awaiting...fingers crossed it is not lost.

[Hursticon]

Thanks for the response Griffin, i'm still awaiting...fingers crossed it is not lost.

I'll have my fingers crossed for you too dude; Everybody who wants an MP Soundwave should be able to have the opportunity to experience how fun he is, so I sincerely hope yours arrives by the end of the week at the latest dude. :o;)

[Shirokaze]

Can I ask for the Melbourne guys, when did MP soundwave land in Australia?

Im tracking on HK post website and haven't received it and it landed 30th Jan...takes more than 2 business days to process and deliver?

28-Jan-2013 Hong Kong The item left Hong Kong for its destination on 28-Jan-2013
30-Jan-2013 Australia Arrived and is being processed.

My MP-13 from RK was set to "arrived and is being processed" status on 28-Jan-2013 according to tracking and I still haven't received it. So hopefully that offers some reassurance :)

[k.wong23]

My MP-13 from RK was set to "arrived and is being processed" status on 28-Jan-2013 according to tracking and I still haven't received it. So hopefully that offers some reassurance :)

At least we are in the same boat! My Red-Alert is in the same package hence my anxiousness :D

Hope you receive yours soon too.

[1AZRAEL1]

Waiting for mine from bbts. Says its still sitting in the warehouse. Better not have missed out on any of the kreon stuff. All paid for though. Better turn up in next 2 weeks.

[Krayt]

k.wong you must have copied me eaxctly....

same items, same dates on the website, still no soundwave :-(

[llamatron]

Oh glad it's not just me... (pre-order from RK)

28-Jan-2013 Hong Kong The item left Hong Kong for its destination on 28-Jan-2013
30-Jan-2013 Australia Arrived and is being processed.

it's giving me the shits! Similar thing happened with my order for MP Sideswipe last year, spent like 4 - 5 business days being processed in Australia. This stage always used to take like 24 hours, not sure what's up lately.

[Ozboticon]

I ordered MP 12, 13 & 14 from RK. They arrived in the country on the 27th of Jan and I didn't get them until the 1st of Feb. I figured that any hold up would be due to the flooding about a week earlier. Hopefully, yours will show up any day now (if not today).:)

[Krayt]

THEORY TIME!!!!

Who thinks Customs is trying to check the extra empty energon cubes for "stuff"

[1AZRAEL1]

Mine says it has finally shipped from BBTS, so hopefully i will get it next week. They are usually pretty good with their shipping.

[5FDP]

THEORY TIME!!!!

Who thinks Customs is trying to check the extra empty energon cubes for "stuff"

Apparently they have a weird smell about them (haven't gone to the trouble of sniffing mine) so it's plausible that the dogs might be picking up on them. Dog's getting high on energon :p

[Krayt]

HE"S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shirokaze]

It appears that mine has also arrived. Just need to go pick him up from the post office :)

[llamatron]

Yep mine finally came through as well.

[VGMStudios]

I received mine last week and im kinda disappointed that I chose the extra cubes. They are just 2 clear boxes. I can make that myself. I should of asked for the coin instead.

Funny thing though, I didnt even use the instruction manual to transform him he is that easy to figure out.