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Bidoofdude
28th September 2012, 03:50 PM
Hey dudes,
If I can't seem to find a G1 Shockwave soon, I may have to unfortunately have to resort to a KO (*cringe*) Shockwave, which I hope will never happen. However, are there any specific good quality KO Shockwaves that are out there on eBay and the like. I really don't want to go to this, yet it may be the only option if I can't find one. Thanks, Bidoofdude out.

GoktimusPrime
30th September 2012, 08:55 PM
Another option is to get a "Shackwave" (aka Astro Magnum or Galactic Man)
http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/f/fe/ToyCoAstroMagnum.jpg

This toy is NOT a knockoff, but an officially licensed release of pre-Transformer G1 Shockwave - sold through Radio Shack chains, hence the nickname "Shackwave." A lot of Australians (like me) grew up with Shackwaves instead Shockwaves because G1 Shockwave was never sold here, but Shackwaves were! :) So that's another alternative you may like to consider over a fake Shockwave...

Otherwise... just keep waiting. I'd personally NOT have a toy than accept a fake (and maintain my pride as a collector).

Found these on eBay...
Shockwave (loose w/ box) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/G1-Transformers-SHOCKWAVE-100-COMPLETE-WORKS-/140857341043?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item20cbc07473) - ships internationally
Shackwave (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-RARE-Pre-G1-Galactic-Man-AKA-Shockwave-Grey-/251159389559?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3a7a442577) - ships internationally
Shockwave (http://www.ebay.com/itm/transformers-g1-shockwave-/110957775984?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item19d5994c70) - loose /w tech specs, only ships to US*
Shockwave (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-SHOCKWAVE-COMPLETE-w-Original-Box-WORKING-FREE-SHIPPING-/150909755762?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2322ec2172) - loose in box, only ships to US*
Shockwave (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Shockwave-Booklet-Tech-Spec-Complete-G1-Transformers-/380471197055?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item5895d9bd7f) - loose w/ tech specs & instructions, ships internationally
Shockwave (http://www.ebay.com.hk/itm/TRANSFORMERS-SHOCKWAVE-VINTAGE-G1-TOYCO-1980S-WORKING-SOUND-LIGHT-RARE-/261097969871?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3ccaa6d8cf) - complete loose, ships internationally from Hong Kong (so postage should be cheaper than from the US)

Good luck.

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*If you have a contact in the US you could ask them to get this on your behalf and send it to you.
Disclaimer: I have no idea how to tell an original from a fake; so please check carefully before purchasing/bidding (or however the hell ebay works).

Bidoofdude
1st October 2012, 03:17 PM
Wow, thanks. That first one looks alright if i get the money.

Bidoofdude
2nd October 2012, 09:29 PM
Any good places to get Shackwave. There's only one on eBay...

blackie
3rd October 2012, 02:04 PM
i swear i had one i was going to sell..... i have no idea where it went :(
disappeared into the abyss of my room