Platinum YOTG (Goat) Masterpiece Soundwave and G2 Optimus Prime.

[Sky Shadow]

What I really like about this is that for the first time, the microcassettes actually look like real microcassettes. From Autobase Aichi, and for Toys 'R' Us. Just a shame there's no Ratbat. Discuss.

http://s10.postimg.org/ctbnff7qh/10372778_529804363788834_5722890348372813570_n.jpg

http://s10.postimg.org/nu6skfzzd/10734213_529804367122167_6538198769737877888_n.jpg

[reillyd]

What does YOTG mean? Year of the goat, year of the giraffe? I'm guessing that's masterpiece Soundwave and G2 Prime, no?

[Bidoofdude]

Meh, pretty underwhelming. Clear soundwave is kind of cool for customising though.

[Sky Shadow]

I'm guessing that's masterpiece Soundwave and G2 Prime, no?

Isn't that in the title? And yes, 2015 is the Year of the Goat(/Ram/Sheep), although giraffes are cooler. I wonder if the electronics on G2 Prime are neutered. If not, the clear deco could be cool. (Actually, it looks like battery information on the front of the box - hooray!) And we have to hope that's not GPS gold plastic, or combining that with clear plastic is really taking the piss.

[Sinnertwin]

They both look like sh**, with clear plastic thrown in for good measure.

[griffin]

Eww... half clear/translucent... it makes it look like a pre-production prototype.

They certainly know how to keep getting more and more expensive moulds to release each year as the Chinese Year toys. These are likely to be about US$100 each (or about AU$200 here).

[DELTAprime]

I'm beginning to rethink going completest on Soundwave, ahhh, who am I kidding, I'm going to buy him.

And would it kill someone at Hasbro to take a picture of a G2 Optimus with his shoulders upright? They have been getting that wrong for so long.

[fatbot]

The Prime will be mine, Soundwave, maybe, maybe not.

[Starscream77]

No chance in hell

[Sharky]

I agree with Sinner!!

[Megatran]

I ain't sticking my neck out for this YOTG (giraffe). No kidding. ;)

[drifand]

Too much clear on soundwave it could have been great

[VERT]

Easy pass on both

[Paulbot]

Poor Ramulas was robbed. It was supposed to be his year!

[MayzaPrime]

Must resist... Can't buy these... They look awful... Argh!!! Who am I kidding I will be getting these, I actually like them :confused:

[Juggernaut]

Not sure on these 2....

[FruitBuyer]

There's something about both of them that's equal parts alluring and disgusting at the same time.

[Shirokaze]

Two words come to mind...

"Oh dear..."

I didn't think they could get much worse than Linkin Park Soundwave but, well, here we are.

[rodent]

...and we all thought the colour scheme for YOTH Prime was whack.

[Ultra Mackness]

For some reason I'm reminded of the phrase "you can't polish a turd but you can cover it in glitter." Putting these in a nice box and calling them platinum feels just like someone at hasbro is throwing glitter on these.

[lancalot]

they should kept it all clear would of been good , and i don't mind chrome or gold either , but that dull copper colour just horrible ...

[UltraMarginal]

Wow, I really dont' like these at all. I am amazed they didn't drop the Ratbat mold into the soundwave set.

The only interest for me would be seeing the inner workings of soundwave without pulling him apart but not going to buy it for that.

these are too out there for me.

[Zommael]

I didn't want Soundwave when he was just a normally coloured robot that turned into a box, but now that he's a fugly robot that turns into a fugly box, I'm literally all over that.

Yeah, I have this thing about alternate colour schemes and variants. Sue me.

[janda the red]

Soundwave's kinda weird looking.... But my wall of masterpieces wouldn't be complete without having him :)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I don't get it...what's the connection with the Year of the Goat?

Come to think of it, what was the deal with last year too?

I was thinking maybe it had something to do with the Element, but next year is a Wood Goat and clear-and-bronze seems to have about as much to do with Wood as a microcassette recorder has to do with goats...

:confused: :confused: :confused:

[GoktimusPrime]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/ratchet_wtf_zpsfa4f2cbc.jpg

I don't get it...what's the connection with the Year of the Goat?

Come to think of it, what was the deal with last year too?

I was thinking maybe it had something to do with the Element, but next year is a Wood Goat and clear-and-bronze seems to have about as much to do with Wood as a microcassette recorder has to do with goats...

:confused: :confused: :confused:

Yeah, none of the Lunar Calendar New Year TFs are ever related to the animal of that year, despite the fact that we have TFs with alt modes for each of the Lunar Calendar animals (as Paulbot pointed out, Ramulus would've been a more logical choice) except the Chicken (though MP Laserbeak/Buzzsaw would suffice ;)).

[MayzaPrime]

I didn't want Soundwave when he was just a normally coloured robot that turned into a box, but now that he's a fugly robot that turns into a fugly box, I'm literally all over that.

Yeah, I have this thing about alternate colour schemes and variants. Sue me.

Sue you? Never!!!! :p

I love weird repaints/retools...

Besides the cassettes are always cool :D

[Raptormesh]

OP's deployed trailer looks like a toy make-up kit.

[Sky Shadow]

Yeah, none of the Lunar Calendar New Year TFs are ever related to the animal of that year.

Year of the Dragon Optimus Prime had a whopping great dragon painted on him.

[Deonasis]

Year of the Goat is known to be one of the crappier animals of the Chinese calendar.. these repaints total fit in with that.

[Wheelie]

I like the soundwave, but I think that's because I like the mold. However I don't like it enough to buy again at the price I think this will cost.

No on both

[Trent]

Clear AND gold plastic in one toy.

Someone is trolling us.

[laproblematique]

Not really a fan but have some MYER credit left over and I assume these are the types of 'premium' figures they will stock.

What are the chances these guys drop before June 2015?

[CoRDS]

so, how hard is it to paint clear plastic?

[edit: learned how to read]

[griffin]

Not really a fan but have some MYER credit left over and I assume these are the types of 'premium' figures they will stock.

What are the chances these guys drop before June 2015?

Year of the "x" toys are usually released during December-January globally, and if a store here takes them on, it should be within a couple months of that.

[Sinnertwin]

Year of the "x" toys are usually released during December-January globally, and if a store here takes them on, it should be within a couple months of that.

Kmart, Big W etc may also take these on again as part pf their mid year toy sales

[megatren]

Soundwave will be mine, if d price is right

[GoktimusPrime]

Year of the Dragon Optimus Prime had a whopping great dragon painted on him.
I meant in terms of choice of alt mode. A Peterbilt 379 ain't no dragon.
Sure, he had a dragon painted on him, and YotS Omega Supreme's box has snakes embedded in the packaging logo, and YotH Optimus Prime's Autobot logo is a horse blended with the G1 Autobot symbol. It'd be nice if Hasbro actually selected toys that transform into that lunar calendar animal for a change.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_umadoshi_zps0fdb3e08.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_hebidoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/new%20year/th_tatsudoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_usagidoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_juunishi_toradoshi.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_ushidoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_nezumidoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_inoshishidoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_inudoshi.jpg

[Sinnertwin]

i see where you're coming from, Gok, but an actual tiny little Ram, Rat or Horse figure isn't going to have nearly the same impact as a great big honking red & gold box :D :p

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Man they are seriously ugly.

I see Soundwave has 4 cassettes in one picture and five in another. Ratbat?

[Trent]

i see where you're coming from, Gok, but an actual tiny little Ram, Rat or Horse figure isn't going to have nearly the same impact as a great big honking red & gold box :D :p

Nothing stopping them from putting a tiny little Ram, Rat or Horse figure in a great big honking red & gold box ;):p



Man they are seriously ugly.

I see Soundwave has 4 cassettes in one picture and five in another. Ratbat?

Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Ravage, Frenzy and Rumble.

[griffin]

Man they are seriously ugly.

I see Soundwave has 4 cassettes in one picture and five in another. Ratbat?

Five in both - one is in Soundwave when he's in cassette-player mode.

Having Ratbat would help this set sell... and I wonder if they didn't show the alt-modes of the cassettes because they look really bad.

[Zommael]

Five in both - one is in Soundwave when he's in cassette-player mode.

Having Ratbat would help this set sell... and I wonder if they didn't show the alt-modes of the cassettes because they look really bad.

Either that or they haven't bothered to change them at all.

ETA: As white Soundwave is apparently Shattered Glass Soundwave, I am assuming this redeco is Shattered Glass Soundblaster. Come on FunPub, you know it makes sense...

[griffin]

Come on FunPub, you know it makes sense...

Hey, you're not allowed to use the "F" word here... :p

(I'm just kidding people :o )

[Bidoofdude]

Five in both - one is in Soundwave when he's in cassette-player mode.

Having Ratbat would help this set sell... and I wonder if they didn't show the alt-modes of the cassettes because they look really bad.

The metallic paint looks nice on the cassettes. Do we have robot mode pics?

[FruitBuyer]

I meant in terms of choice of alt mode. A Peterbilt 379 ain't no dragon.
Sure, he had a dragon painted on him, and YotS Omega Supreme's box has snakes embedded in the packaging logo, and YotH Optimus Prime's Autobot logo is a horse blended with the G1 Autobot symbol. It'd be nice if Hasbro actually selected toys that transform into that lunar calendar animal for a change.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_umadoshi_zps0fdb3e08.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_hebidoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/new%20year/th_tatsudoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_usagidoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_juunishi_toradoshi.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_ushidoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_nezumidoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_inoshishidoshi.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_inudoshi.jpg

While that makes sense thematically wise, that would never reach the same amount of sales as having the flagship Transformers in the spotlight. While most collectors will still pick up both, they'll do little as incentives for newcomers.

[GoktimusPrime]

i see where you're coming from, Gok, but an actual tiny little Ram, Rat or Horse figure isn't going to have nearly the same impact as a great big honking red & gold box :D :p
So just stick a small toy into a massive box (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/4/0/5/9/7/27433584d1398197645-hasbro-mp-prowl-offical-images-prowl-1_1398203551.jpg). ;)

[Sinnertwin]

So just stick a small toy into a massive box (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/4/0/5/9/7/27433584d1398197645-hasbro-mp-prowl-offical-images-prowl-1_1398203551.jpg). ;)


There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.
:p

[SkyWarp91]

You know why they call it Year of the Goat?

Cos it looked like a goat came up with this paint scheme!!

*I'll let myself out now*...

[Kapryiath]

Im really keen for these I am quite fond of both of these moulds , though the chrome on g2 primes trailer looks a little miss placed imo . I'll be picking these up as soon as I can :D

[Penetrator]

i may pick up a soundwave IF it comes with

1x rumble
1x frenzy
1x lazerbeak/buzzsaw
1x ravage
1x ratbat

and with a cheap price tag like yoth OP

and would prefer they use gold chrome instead of paint

[Paulbot]

It'd be nice if Hasbro actually selected toys that transform into that lunar calendar animal for a change.


So what's the bet that next year Hasbro is going to officially say "Trukk not munky"

(Omega's train mode was at least a little snake like)

[SuspectimusPrime]

They both look like bad bootlegs.

[Sky Shadow]

i may pick up a soundwave IF it comes with

1x rumble
1x frenzy
1x lazerbeak/buzzsaw
1x ravage
1x ratbat

It comes with Rumble, Frenzy, Ravage, Lazerbeak and Buzzsaw.

[Paulbot]

In 2020 we'll get YOTR MP Ratbat. Maybe with Soundblaster. Either way it will be in a very big box.

[koolkollectibleskhai]

WTF

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/10646668_865107203507996_8493536675744991993_n__sc aled_600_zps67c1b9ed.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/10646668_865107203507996_8493536675744991993_n__sc aled_600_zps67c1b9ed.jpg.html)

[Krayt]

Was mentioned and discussed HERE! (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=19599)

And please watch the language....

[Thurmus]

Can it be removed from the front page?

[AJ_Prime]

My eyes. They burn.

[Handsprime]

Man looking at the Soundwave I kinda wish the transparent parts weren't transparent, but were still the game colour as that would be awesome

[Megatran]

For G2 Optimus:
Where to buy
When's the release date? (all I've seen from post is Dec/Jan).
How much?

[CBratron]

Man looking at the Soundwave I kinda wish the transparent parts weren't transparent, but were still the game colour as that would be awesome

Especially the head.

[Bidoofdude]

A G2 Optimus (even though it'd be another YOT~ product) from the MP-10 mould would be much more preferred than that Soundwave.

[Deonasis]

More like YotJ.. Hahaha!


Amirite?



Year of the Joke.



I'm here all week :o (literally)


^I probably heard the YotJ thing somewhere else and forgot it.

[Tober]

It's up for pre-order at Robot Kingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/yotgmp13.html) for $120.

Who keeps buying this shit!!?? :mad:

[Megatran]

Also up for pre-order is YOTG G2 Optimus Prime (http://www.robotkingdom.com/b0767as00.html). US$105.90 + shipping. Start shipping on 1st January 2015.

This will be available at local retail stores right?

[griffin]

This will be available at local retail stores right?

Don't know yet, but I will ask.

I have a feeling that they would be a hard sell to retailers with those colours. YOTH Starscream looked better, but it ended up being rejected. If it was rejected due to cost, these two are likely to be about the same here, so you'd think that if Starscream looked more appealing visually and failed, these probably might not have much chance.
At best, we might get Optimus here just because it is the most iconic name in Transformers for retailers to take a punt on.

[MayzaPrime]

Don't know yet, but I will ask.

I have a feeling that they would be a hard sell to retailers with those colours. YOTH Starscream looked better, but it ended up being rejected. If it was rejected due to cost, these two are likely to be about the same here, so you'd think that if Starscream looked more appealing visually and failed, these probably might not have much chance.
At best, we might get Optimus here just because it is the most iconic name in Transformers for retailers to take a punt on.

Given the success of Hasbro's MP Soundwave Toys R Us might pick it up :confused:

[Bidoofdude]

Given the success of Hasbro's MP Soundwave Toys R Us might pick it up :confused:

But unlike YOTH Prime, the colours on this (or lack thereof) are completely different to the original Masterpiece. Most people bought the YOTH because they had no other option for the MP-10 as Optimus, at least from my POV.

[rodent]

But unlike YOTH Prime, the colours on this (or lack thereof) are completely different to the original Masterpiece. Most people bought the YOTH because they had no other option for the MP-10 as Optimus, at least from my POV.

I would fall into this category, but its bizarre colour scheme has grown on me. Don't think I'll be able to say the same about YOTG Soundwave though.

[Akky82]

I would fall into this category, but its bizarre colour scheme has grown on me. Don't think I'll be able to say the same about YOTG Soundwave though.

Same, I passed on YotH mp-10 and now seeing other people's ones i regret missing out. As for these, if only it had been a different color instead of that bronze (like the navy on YotH prime), i'd be after both. I'm still interested in the tapes though...

[Handsprime]

I never owned Masterpiece Soundwave but with how people are saying that the tapes are the major selling point I might grab the soundwave. Not too sure about the Optimus, but hey.

[Sam]

YotG is my year, but neither look interesting to me...

[Handsprime]

YotG is my year, but neither look interesting to me...

I can't wait for YotB, hopefully they release something awesome (if Transformers is still around)

[Sainter4Life]

I can't wait for YotB, hopefully they release something awesome (if Transformers is still around)

What's YOTB?

After Goat it would be Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig

[xlojnr]

I'm thinking they mean "boar"... another term for pig.

I prefer to be known as being born in the year of the boar ;)

[SuspectimusPrime]

He could also be referring to a baboon, bantam or bulldog ;)

[Sainter4Life]

He could also be referring to a baboon, bantam or bulldog ;)

lol. this is funny.

[Lint]

Don't understand the rejection of Soundwave combined with the acceptance of Optimus. They both share the same terrible colour scheme and follow the same terrible theme as the recent YOTX releases.

That said, the clear plastic Soundwave does lend itself well to some LED light up badassery. Somebody want to take on this project? :D

[Bidoofdude]

Don't understand the rejection of Soundwave combined with the acceptance of Optimus. They both share the same terrible colour scheme and follow the same terrible theme as the recent YOTX releases.

That said, the clear plastic Soundwave does lend itself well to some LED light up badassery. Somebody want to take on this project? :D

Beyond the gold, Optimus' colours are close enough to the originals, making him an acceptable substitute. Soundwave can't really do that.

[Krayt]

I went to order these last night, and RK's pages for them have VANISHED!!!!

Not happy :-(

[drifand]

Why couldn't they do sound blaster black and gold scheme with a better rat bat?

These may turn up locally? Has anyone asked hasbro Australia ?

[griffin]

Why couldn't they do sound blaster black and gold scheme with a better rat bat?

These may turn up locally? Has anyone asked hasbro Australia ?

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=19917

[Lint]

Beyond the gold, Optimus' colours are close enough to the originals, making him an acceptable substitute. Soundwave can't really do that.

I presume you're talking YOTH Optimus? Otherwise I'd have to put on whatever glasses you're wearing to see what you see.

I was talking about the YOTG G2 Optimus

[griffin]

Yeah, I had to double-check the images in the first post of this topic... as I didn't think there was much "Gen1" in the colours of the next CNY Optimus.


On a side note... that's all four years so far of the zodiac specials that includes an Optimus. Is the character so iconic that they couldn't risk zodiac specials without an Optimus?

Dragon Optimus
Snake Optimus (and Omega Surpreme... and sorta HK Gaia Unicron & Optimus)
Horse Optimus (and Starscream)
Goat Optimus (and Soundwave)

[FruitBuyer]

They need to use the RotF Leader Optimus for one.

[millhouse]

I went to order these last night, and RK's pages for them have VANISHED!!!!

Not happy :-(

Probably not meant to be available to order before a certain date?

[Bidoofdude]

I presume you're talking YOTH Optimus? Otherwise I'd have to put on whatever glasses you're wearing to see what you see.

I was talking about the YOTG G2 Optimus

Yes, I was talking about YOTH. Didn't notice you had mentioned the YOTG version.

[GoktimusPrime]

I saw these toys in hand the other day. Eh... pass. :rolleyes:

[Krayt]

Back on RK, birthday sorted!!!

[griffin]

As with previous Chinese New Year Transformers, one of the YOTG pair has been found before Christmas in Asia... so the other should show up soon as well, and appear soon on Asian online stores.

The YOTG Optimus has been found in The Philippines (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/year-of-the-goat-optimus-prime-in-hand-package-images-181709/), and the artwork looks nice.


(A lot nicer than the toy inside... but I'll still get it. :p )

[CoRDS]

review is up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIbiL2FTpM8


ordered from RK based on this. i think it looks really good in the video and i think i can do something with some leds :)

[BigTransformerTrev]

I really regret not getting G2 Op & Megs back in the day - but with this weird opaque & brownish colouring which reminds me of the time the toilet wouldn't flush properly - this figure is a pass for me

[Kapryiath]

if theses are seeing an australian release do we know which retailers?

[griffin]

if theses are seeing an australian release do we know which retailers?

Not known yet.

[CoRDS]

YOTG soundwave is on its way from RK :)

was going to get soundblaster mp13b before i saw the review of this one and i think the bronze looks ok. and i get the feeling that this will grow on me like YOTH prime (which im pretty sure i prefer to mp10 normal now)

[Krayt]

YOTG soundwave is on its way from RK :)

was going to get soundblaster mp13b before i saw the review of this one and i think the bronze looks ok. and i get the feeling that this will grow on me like YOTH prime (which im pretty sure i prefer to mp10 normal now)

Mines not :mad:

But it's a BDay pressie for late Jan... so oh well

[Krayt]

Shipped yesterday!

[lancalot]

here more pics
http://blacklai1979.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/2015-year-of-goat-platinum-edition.html?m=1

[Penetrator]

here more pics
http://blacklai1979.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/2015-year-of-goat-platinum-edition.html?m=1

This gallery certainly makes this piece shine much more than the original images...

What is the going price for this guy atm??

[ILikeSoundwave]

here more pics
http://blacklai1979.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/2015-year-of-goat-platinum-edition.html?m=1

I hate myself for wanting this.:(

[FruitBuyer]

I hate myself for wanting this.:(

For me, it's the box. Damn Hasbro know how to release a sexy box

[Asylum]

I'm kinda feelin' Wave in the YOTG series. Hope he's not too pricey though.

[drifand]

I'm kinda feelin' Wave in the YOTG series. Hope he's not too pricey though.

He shouldnt be, there are less things to paint. lol

I wished Takara opened their eyes and did their own deluxe version of Soundwave with all the cassetts as their rerun. But Takara is never known for changing their special packing with combo.

[SuspectimusPrime]

He shouldnt be, there are less things to paint. lol

I wished Takara opened their eyes and did their own deluxe version of Soundwave with all the cassetts as their rerun. But Takara is never known for changing their special packing with combo.

I'd be pretty happy for a Music Label Soundwave without the MP3 gimmick or the exchangeable hands.

The Frenzy/Rumble earphone mould, however, should be destroyed by fire.

[rodent]

So have we had a go yet at guessing how much Soundwave will go for over here? My money's on $250 at Myer.

[drifand]

So have we had a go yet at guessing how much Soundwave will go for over here? My money's on $250 at Myer.

I feel that is way too much. It may be $199 or under.

[griffin]

I would probably go with the $250 price, so that they can discount it in a catalogue soon after its release, for $150-200.
That's how Myer works - their sale price is the one they set to make regular profit, while their "regular" price is the one that makes them the bonus profit from non-collectors who don't shop around or know its real value.

[rodent]

I would probably go with the $250 price, so that they can discount it in a catalogue soon after its release, for $150-200.
That's how Myer works - their sale price is the one they set to make regular profit, while their "regular" price is the one that makes them the bonus profit from non-collectors who don't shop around or know its real value.

Yeah my thoughts too. Going by the Platinum Edition TF4 OP/Sideswipe pack, I reckon YOTGSW will be $250 at normal price, and $170 on sale.

I really do hope to be proven wrong though.

[drifand]

I only felt it is so much smaller than mp-10 yoth but maybe you are right.

[Penetrator]

rp $250

sale price 50% pff =$125


that price or less, yea ill prob get one

[Penetrator]

rp $250

sale price 50% pff =$125


that price or less, yea ill prob get one


maybe someone can do a poll for how much would you buy yotg soundwave for?

[drifand]

This is going to be one of those same decision as what I did for YOTH Optimus except with even less optimistic wanting it.

It will have to be at a sale price for me to want it.

[CoRDS]

I got mine yesterday and this guy is cool

Comes with everything the hasbro sdcc edition

I quite like the way he looks on my shelf. The lights work well with his clear plastic

Might get another one for my son when they go on sale later In the year

[lancalot]

i like how the clear cassettes look ..... wish they used a chrome gold ...then i would be all over it

[Megatran]

i like how the clear cassettes look ..... wish they used a chrome gold ...then i would be all over it
That's what they ought to have done for the Linkin Park (classic) version.

[griffin]

Apparently (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/rumor-year-of-the-goat-soundwave-to-cost-190-181842/) (yet to be confirmed), the YOTG Soundwave with 5 cassettes will retail in America at ToysRUs for US$190.
If that's true, the almost-doubling of the original US MP Soundwave set certainly fits the recent pattern of Hasbro America following Hasbro Asia's lead of marking up the price of limited-edition collectable items to insane prices (if enough fans are seen to pay double or more on the secondary market or to scalpers, it was probably assessed as being acceptable by enough collectors to warrant starting at those higher prices first)... but it could also mean a much higher price here, of anything up to or over AU$300!

For anyone planning to get either of the Chinese New Year toys, if this is the price they will be at in America, it is best to buy from Asian sources, who are selling them for about US$100-130.

[CoRDS]

[URL="http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/rumor-year-of-the-goat-soundwave-to-cost-190-181842/"]

For anyone planning to get either of the Chinese New Year toys, if this is the price they will be at in America, it is best to buy from Asian sources, who are selling them for about US$100-130.

I'm glad I got mine at $119 then. I am enjoying yotg sound wave

[millhouse]

Just ordered my YOTG SW from RK. Ugh, our dollar is shite atm and (obviously) worse via PayPal.

[Akky82]

Yeah i was going to give it til local release to decide if I want one... But that price even aud is a deal breaker. Probably wont end up getting it then as nothing to order from overseas for combined postage for a few months at least.

[MayzaPrime]

I was on RK and got all the way to the pay now button, and I stopped and closed the page... I can't justify over $200AUD for it... as cool as it might look. I would rather save my money and get another MP.

[CoRDS]

http://i.imgur.com/pTHm8UH.jpg

YOTG soundwave along with soundwave and KFC Transistor

[SuspectimusPrime]

Transistor looks great in that photo! Also, from the way Soar is swinging his fingers and the way Giant has his creepy grin on it looks like everybody getting ready to parteeey! ;)

[Krayt]

Question for those with Soundwave....

How's his Tape eject mechanism? Need to know if mine is dodgy, or mould wear is making it screwy

[CoRDS]

Question for those with Soundwave....

How's his Tape eject mechanism? Need to know if mine is dodgy, or mould wear is making it screwy

if anything its better than the other hasbro one. maybe a bit too good

[Krayt]

if anything its better than the other hasbro one. maybe a bit too good

So if empty and pushed all the way back, pressing the button stops where it should? or shoots to the front?

[GoktimusPrime]

YotG Soundwave & Cassettes review (http://marcusgohmarcusgoh.com/2015/02/02/toy-review-transformers-platinum-edition-soundwave-year-of-the-goat-pays-many-homages/)

[Sinnertwin]

hmmm... looking at Cords' photo up there, i wonder what YOTG SW would look like with yellow eyes?

[CoRDS]

hmmm... looking at Cords' photo up there, i wonder what YOTG SW would look like with yellow eyes?

Maybe just maybe i might see if i can swap them out tonight

[ampoldj]

The clear Soundwave looks like it just need a matching background so as not to look lame.

Not a Chinese though i believe they do bring good luck :)
At least that is how i convinced my wife when i bought the year of the dragon ultimate optimus

Hope they will also be on sale at Myer just like yOH Optimus

[drifand]

I have heard nothing about these products appearing anywhere here? Has anyone confirmed anything?

[rodent]

YotG Soundwave & Cassettes review (http://marcusgohmarcusgoh.com/2015/02/02/toy-review-transformers-platinum-edition-soundwave-year-of-the-goat-pays-many-homages/)

S$219.90. Looks like it will be landing here at around the $250 mark after all.

[griffin]

I have heard nothing about these products appearing anywhere here? Has anyone confirmed anything?

Been confirmed for a while (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=19917)...

[drifand]

Been confirmed for a while (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=19917)...

any idea which stores?

[Bladestorm]

Does Toys R Us Oz get these?

I ask because I notice Toys R Us HK just got their stock on the weekend (drastically reduced numbers compared to last years YOTH figures). They are also AU$33 more expensive in HK TRU than on the street here, although far more convenient.

I've taken a good look at both the YOTG figures up close and I have to say I really don't like Optimus. The orange/clear mix doesn't do the truck any favours. The only cool part of it is the artwork on the box. So for one of the first times ever I'm skipping an Optimus mould.
Soundwave on the other hand actually really suits the colour scheme and looks very cool indeed. If I wasn't restricted by budget I would probably purchase him just for the cool factor.

[CoRDS]

yotg soundwave looks awesome with some colour changing led lighting :)

[griffin]

any idea which stores?

I will probably find out at the Toyfair in March.

[drifand]

I will probably find out at the Toyfair in March.

Thanks!

[CoRDS]

Here is YOTG soundwave in rave mode
http://i.imgur.com/6hnwfIM.gif

[drifand]

you killing me. lol

[rodent]

Here is YOTG soundwave in rave mode
http://i.imgur.com/6hnwfIM.gif

http://i.imgur.com/H12CU20.gif

[Paulbot]

Here is YOTG soundwave in rave mode
http://i.imgur.com/6hnwfIM.gif


http://i.imgur.com/H12CU20.gif

http://i.imgur.com/Cz35Qnd.gif

[5FDP]

^ Buhahaha. GOLD!

My left eye starting twitching after looking at those pics for more than 20 seconds. Is that normal?

[rodent]

http://i.imgur.com/UTYgEX8.gif

Ok I'll stop derailing the thread now. How about that brown Soundwave huh!

[CoRDS]

its much more intense in person. especially now that the whole 5m strip of lights is in that one cube

[griffin]

Mine arrived today from HK Ehobbybaseshop store, and the artwork suggests someone had a good idea in their head about these being gold and silver toys, but all the transparent parts makes them look unfinished... like they did in the official images.
I think if the transparent parts were black plastic, it would make the "gold" and silver paint (and silver chrome) pop. But the transparent plastic draws your eye away from the paint and chrome.

And the pink... I was NOT expecting Optimus to have such bright pink plastic (the official images was too faded to even notice it.
That clash of colour, spoils the look of this "Premium" Platinum figure more than the clear plastic does.

And inside the box lids there is a description about YOTG personality traits, and how they relate to that toy character (yes, both Optimus and Soundwave are apparently of the same character type)... and does that mean that Optimus has the character traits of Snake, Horse and Dragon as well?

One positive is that I like how the Megatron pistol for Soundwave uses hard plastic, that should help prevent the handle from breaking. (yes, the Masterpiece Soundwave did as well... but all those MP Optimus toys with the mini-Megatron had a soft plastic, and some of mine broke easily)

On a neutral point... for some reason the stripe paint deco on the cassettes makes me think more of the Gen1 Autobot cassettes Rewind and Eject than the Decepticon cassettes Rumble and Frenzy. Not sure why, maybe its the colours or the thickness of the stripes.

Time to dig out the previous versions of both moulds for some comparisons...

[griffin]

With Chinese New Year in just three days, the YOTG toys have been released in America (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/platinum-year-of-the-goat-optimus-prime-and-masterpiece-soundwave-at-store-and-online-retail/32241/)... showing up at Retail (ToysRUs) and in stock at online stores like BBTS.

Prices in America range from US$150-210 for each, compared to Hong Kong online sources that still have them in stock for US$110-125.

Release dates and details for Australia are not yet known, but might be released at Toyfair next month.