MP Laserwave/Shockwave revealed

[Tober]

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1052100-mp-shockwave.html

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/CPtuwTmUcAUnfQ4_zpsvlf9tt3l.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/CPtuwTmUcAUnfQ4_zpsvlf9tt3l.jpg.html)

And the price of Quakewave just shot through the floor...

[Jazzman]

I remember all the naysayers saying this would never happen cause of licensing problems etc... let's see them say "nay" now! mwahahaha :D Now bring on Jetfire/Skyfire!

[TAAUBlaster]

Holy crap! :eek:
I didn't see that coming at all!

[gamblor916]

What he said :eek:

[kurdt_the_goat]

They've been busier than we thought! Still no damn Galvatron though! :p

Maybe some will choose to keep their 3rd party versions though, the scale looks to be different (maybe Ironhide instead of Prime's height?)

http://i.imgur.com/51R1q1k.jpg

[1AZRAEL1]

Um. Crap. Even though I have Quake, I am so buying this.

And they are reissuing Quake now too. Wonder if this will impact sales :p

[ampoldj]

The rewards after milking us from repaints, funds now allows for development of the main stream :D

[Tober]

Who will they repaint Shockwave and Rodimus as.. :rolleyes:

Not really digging the thighs and feet yet though.

[M-bot]

Sooooooo glad I didn't jump at the Quakewave reissue. :D:D

Really digging this.

[Other]

Who will they repaint Shockwave and Rodimus as.. :rolleyes:

Not really digging the thighs and feet yet though.

Grey Shackwave and the colours from the Nemesis style Rodimus repaint respectively

[griffin]

Shockwave looks very simple (to transform), unlike other Masterpiece toys that seem to find ways to add extra complexity to them... so maybe that simplicity was intentional to make it more affordable without relying on redecos paying for the mould.

The chest for Rodimus looks wrong though, but there is often some tweeking between grey-scale stage and the released toy.

That's four new moulds for 2016 now (Ironhide, Optimus Primal, Shockwave, Hotrod), which is already more than the average (only 2 in 2015, only 3 in 2014, and only 3 in 2013 when counting the cassette 2-pack as one)... I'm starting to think that that will be all, and the rest for 2016 will have to be redecos.

Since these are only in grey-scale stage and Optimus Primal probably isn't even that far yet, these two would probably end up being mid-2016, and Primal at 3/4 of the year (based on the timeframe of grey-scale to release of past toys).

[BruiseLee]

Who will they repaint Shockwave and Rodimus as.. :rolleyes:

Not really digging the thighs and feet yet though.

Looks like they're both skipping leg day. Still looking good though.

[FruitBuyer]

And the 3P companies cried in anguish. Really looking forward to Shockwave, he'll look mint next to Apollyon and MP-10B

[llamatron]

Great and unexpected news.

[5FDP]

I remember all the naysayers saying this would never happen cause of licensing problems etc... let's see them say "nay" now! mwahahaha :D Now bring on Jetfire/Skyfire!

It was only a matter of time (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=334024&postcount=5512) ;)

Now, all I need is a MP Astrotrain (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=444731&postcount=165) and I can retire from collecting :cool:

[drifand]

Since when there was going to be licensing issue with shockwave?
The down side is no light up cannon.

Finally a decepticon!

Well hot rod is no longer a shadow

[Trent]

Wicked. As an owner of first-run Quakewave, this is excellent news. Quakwave was never going to last forever but I'm still keeping him becasue its a super solid figure.

It's a bit early to say that the transformation is simple. We have no idea how it does it or even what the alt mode looks like. It will be interesting to see how they do the cannon though and if it parts-forms like Quakewave. I hope that it's somehow all-in-one.

Hooray! :D:cool::D

[DarkHyren]

And my desire to get a Quakewave has suddenly vanished.
I hope there are no import issues, what with his alt mode being a gun and our government being made up by morons :p

[janda the red]

sweet!!!

quite the pleasant surprise :D

[ampoldj]

And my desire to get a Quakewave has suddenly vanished.
I hope there are no import issues, what with his alt mode being a gun and our government being made up by morons :p

Arent we allowed to buy laser guns? :D

[tinyJazz]

Woah, this is a nice surprise! Good job Takara :D


And my desire to get a Quakewave has suddenly vanished.
I hope there are no import issues, what with his alt mode being a gun and our government being made up by morons :p

He looks more like a purple hairdryer than a gun, I think we'll be fine. :p

[Trent]

Woah, this is a nice surprise! Good job Takara :D



He looks more like a purple hairdryer than a gun, I think we'll be fine. :p

My wife has a purple hairdryer. I'll take a comparison pic with Quakewave later :p

[GoktimusPrime]

Since when there was going to be licensing issue with shockwave?
Since forever, because the original Shockwave toy was actually a toy known as Astro Magnum or Galactic Man (affectionately referred to as "Shackwave") that was owned by another company called ToyCo (a company which still exists today). Evidently TakaraTOMY have managed to secure the rights for this toy's likeness from ToyCo, which is great news (I also wonder if they're now able to reissue G1 Laserwave). It doesn't necessarily mean that all other non-Takara moulds are necessarily available to Takara now though; it all depends. Takara have demonstrated a willingness to use non-Takara moulds when they obtain the rights to them; e.g. shortly after merging with Tomy (who owned the rights for Mechabot-1 (Omega Supreme) and whatever pre-TF Sky Lynx was called), TakaraTOMY reissued Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx.

The Valkyrie VF1S (Jetfire) design is still owned by Big West, and of course, the Macross franchise is still recent/current. IIRC even the original G1 Jetfire toy was never released in Japan. I wouldn't hold much breath for reissues of other non-Takara moulds of TFs that were never released in Japan or ever appeared in Japanese canon; e.g. Deluxe Autobots, Deluxe Insecticons etc. (as much as I would really love to see these toys be reissued; especially the Deluxe Insecticons which were never released in Australia). :(

[DaptoDog]

Wow I've been having a crappy day till now, very exciting news. Have never owned the original Shockwave so this is brilliant. Can I also say that paint of Tracks in the background looks absolutely magnificent.

[Jetfire in the sky]

You heard it here first!! (Post #222)http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=14925&page=23

:D:D

Great news for the fandom.

[Bidoofdude]

Oh happy day. I like the cartoony proportions of the upper torso, less static than Quakewave.

[drifand]

Since forever, because the original Shockwave toy was actually a toy known as Astro Magnum or Galactic Man (affectionately referred to as "Shackwave") that was owned by another company called ToyCo (a company which still exists today). Evidently TakaraTOMY have managed to secure the rights for this toy's likeness from ToyCo, which is great news (I also wonder if they're now able to reissue G1 Laserwave). It doesn't necessarily mean that all other non-Takara moulds are necessarily available to Takara now though; it all depends. Takara have demonstrated a willingness to use non-Takara moulds when they obtain the rights to them; e.g. shortly after merging with Tomy (who owned the rights for Mechabot-1 (Omega Supreme) and whatever pre-TF Sky Lynx was called), TakaraTOMY reissued Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx.

The Valkyrie VF1S (Jetfire) design is still owned by Big West, and of course, the Macross franchise is still recent/current. IIRC even the original G1 Jetfire toy was never released in Japan. I wouldn't hold much breath for reissues of other non-Takara moulds of TFs that were never released in Japan or ever appeared in Japanese canon; e.g. Deluxe Autobots, Deluxe Insecticons etc. (as much as I would really love to see these toys be reissued; especially the Deluxe Insecticons which were never released in Australia). :(

Interesting I never thought shockwave is still owned when a cartoon was already made I would have thought a law suit would have surfaced.

As for VF 1s, I hope takara Knows this was stupid as it looks nothing like jetfire or sky fire.. They should not make those toys again.

[Tober]

Takara have demonstrated a willingness to use non-Takara moulds when they obtain the rights to them; e.g. shortly after merging with Tomy (who owned the rights for Mechabot-1 (Omega Supreme) and whatever pre-TF Sky Lynx was called), TakaraTOMY reissued Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx.


IIRC there was no pre-TF Sky Lynx. The project was still in development stages when Takara/Hasbro secured the rights. I think the project was called Dino Shuttle, but it was never the toy's actual name.

[Tober]

Additional pics from http://hobbylog.jp/archives/1041026195.html

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/4798ef04_zpscbgqaxu6.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/4798ef04_zpscbgqaxu6.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/b8a5bcd5_zpsp0gbrp6x.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/b8a5bcd5_zpsp0gbrp6x.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/73c44fd6_zpst3kywwzi.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/73c44fd6_zpst3kywwzi.jpg.html)

[drifand]

Pretty sure if someone managed to pan a bit more we will see galvatron lol

[kurdt_the_goat]

2nd digibash of the day :)

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

[UltraMarginal]

sweeeet.

Loving it, the majority of the upper torso looks like an action figure, if there are seams they are well hidden.

I am curious to see what happens with the legs, i'd almost wager that part of the thigh becomes a trigger... maybe.

[drifand]

Come now we need to see alt modes for both shockwave and hot rod.

[yoshi594]

YUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I contemplated getting quakewave xD ah well sorry third parties ;P.

When are they coming out? xD

[Megatran]

YUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I contemplated getting quakewave xD ah well sorry third parties ;P.

When are they coming out? xD
Coming out? It explains why he's always looking to please Megatron. ;):p

[Jazzman]

It was only a matter of time (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=334024&postcount=5512) ;)

Now, all I need is a MP Astrotrain (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=444731&postcount=165) and I can retire from collecting :cool:

lol it'll happen sooner or later! Such a great time to be collecting! :D

[Jazzman]

Since when there was going to be licensing issue with shockwave?

Cause the original was licensed from Toyco or something like that... :confused:

[zaneiken]

Looks like they're both skipping leg day. Still looking good though.

Every day is chest day.

[Jazzman]

Since forever, because the original Shockwave toy was actually a toy known as Astro Magnum or Galactic Man (affectionately referred to as "Shackwave") that was owned by another company called ToyCo (a company which still exists today). Evidently TakaraTOMY have managed to secure the rights for this toy's likeness from ToyCo, which is great news (I also wonder if they're now able to reissue G1 Laserwave). It doesn't necessarily mean that all other non-Takara moulds are necessarily available to Takara now though; it all depends. Takara have demonstrated a willingness to use non-Takara moulds when they obtain the rights to them; e.g. shortly after merging with Tomy (who owned the rights for Mechabot-1 (Omega Supreme) and whatever pre-TF Sky Lynx was called), TakaraTOMY reissued Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx.

The Valkyrie VF1S (Jetfire) design is still owned by Big West, and of course, the Macross franchise is still recent/current. IIRC even the original G1 Jetfire toy was never released in Japan. I wouldn't hold much breath for reissues of other non-Takara moulds of TFs that were never released in Japan or ever appeared in Japanese canon; e.g. Deluxe Autobots, Deluxe Insecticons etc. (as much as I would really love to see these toys be reissued; especially the Deluxe Insecticons which were never released in Australia). :(

So Jetfire might be out, but a toon accurate Skyfire might be doable... I'll keep my fingers crossed... Kronos was a wee bit disappointing, even if it looks good in both its respective modes.

[Magnus]

Looks good :) Will definitely keep an eye on this one.

Any ideas as to why it doesn't have a masterpiece number?

[Jenko21]

I'm glad I held off on a quakewave

[Lord_Zed]

Cool, hoping there's still a bit more work to be done on both though, but nice to see Shockwave finally get a decent official toy.

I wouldn't replace my Quakwave toy with him, based on what I've seen so far, but that doesn't rule out having both. Shockwave is one of my favourtie characters so the more the better, I still long for a decent CHUG interpretation.


Looks good :)
Any ideas as to why it doesn't have a masterpiece number?

My guess would be because he's a work in progress and they don't know when he will be coming out.

[Tober]

My guess would be because he's a work in progress and they don't know when he will be coming out.

Yeah, seems like quite the coincidence that this prototype is revealed a day after the latest 3rd party Shockwave prototype from Cloud 9 (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/1046087-cloud-9-quakeblast-masterpiece-styled-shockwave.html).

Do MPs Ratchet and Rodimus have numbers? Not that we've even seen Ratchet yet...

[DaptoDog]

So will we get a pre Transformers Astro Magnum repaint?

http://1501bc.com/pretf/gunborg.html

[kurdt_the_goat]

I dunno, probably complete coincidence... what toy fair is it these were shown at? I had no idea anything was even on

[doublespy]

Nearly fell of my chair at work earlier..great news

Shockwave probably is more complex than he looks, but if Hot Rod is in scale with the Autobot cars in alt mode, Shockwave looks a bit too short.

Hot Rod's proportions look better than the silhouette, but his chest looks weird. Maybe it's just not pegged in properly.


I dunno, probably complete coincidence... what toy fair is it these were shown at? I had no idea anything was even on

The all Japan model & hobby show

[GoktimusPrime]

How cool would it be if this toy's faceplate were removable to reveal Snenator Shockwave's face (http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdy5rmk8ek1r6tm7ao5_500.jpg)? (similar to how MP Ultra Magnus, Wheeljack and Exhaust have hidden faces) :D

As for VF 1s, I hope takara Knows this was stupid as it looks nothing like jetfire or sky fire.. They should not make those toys again.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/notsureif_zpsz94hxmet.jpg

So Jetfire might be out, but a toon accurate Skyfire might be doable... I'll keep my fingers crossed...
^Good point. :) Then Hasbro could also release it and there's nothing Harmony Gold can do about it. (http://generalsjoes.com/2013/10/10/hasbro-and-harmony-gold-reportedly-settle-lawsuit-over-sdcc-exclusive-jetfire/) :D

My guess would be because he's a work in progress and they don't know when he will be coming out.
That would seem... logical.

[UltimateGalvatron]

Give me my MP Galaxy Convoy dammit!

[UltimateGalvatron]

This is very cool though, I don't know what it is but his head seems a lot better then Quakewaves

[liegeprime]

This is very cool though, I don't know what it is but his head seems a lot better then Quakewaves

It's because it's tapering towards the mono eye rather than just a straight even hexagonal shape head. makes it more sleek. :)

Hmmm he seems a bit short though... would this really be for MP or for the Generations series?

[Lord_Zed]

This Shockwave looks a lot more toon accurate than the 3rd party one, interestingly that can be both a good and bad thing. He's got the g1 silhouette down pat, but that also makes him kinda retro and very simplistic on the surface detail. Much like Ironhide he has a giant groin section which is off putting but entirely accurate to the source material.


How cool would it be if this toy's faceplate were removable to reveal Snenator Shockwave's face (http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdy5rmk8ek1r6tm7ao5_500.jpg)? (similar to how MP Ultra Magnus, Wheeljack and Exhaust have hidden faces) :D



It would be cool, but I don't like the odds, as this design is slavish to the old G1 style to the point of looking retro.



That would seem... logical.

Given they announced Beast Convoy a while back without a toy to show, it seems like TakTomy are more proactive about letting fans know what's coming up in the future, than they have been. I don't expect to see Shockwave to the later half of 2016 myself.

[Robzy]

Wow. Wow. And WOW!! :eek:


I remember all the naysayers saying this would never happen cause of licensing problems etc... let's see them say "nay" now! mwahahaha :D
Agreed! This is why I don't trust "expert" fans who think they know everything. Anything's possible. I remember when the experts (some on this very forum) said they would "never ever" reissue Fort Max, and sure enough....



The chest for Rodimus looks wrong though

Very.

[griffin]

So Jetfire might be out, but a toon accurate Skyfire might be doable...

It is doable, but Hasbro keeps doing "robotech" versions of Jetfire just to see if they can get away with it, and hope to set a precedent that earns them the legal ability to do toys that are similar to what Harmony Gold currently owns the rights to.
It's all about corporate ego.
Hasbro could have had cartoon/comic accurate Jetfire toys for ages, but keep modelling their creations on the original toy, which no one recognises from Transformers fiction, only from Robotech fiction.
The original Jetfire toy was indeed great (it is one of my favourite Gen1 toys), but I want a comic/cartoon Skyfire toy, and it's been 30 years and Hasbro would rather see how far they can infringe on the Robotech IP - like the SDCC GIJoe Jetfire toy that was supposed to be homaging the comic Jetfire and should have had the single-use, exclusive jet thruster-pack designed to look like Skyfires, but no, they wanted to see if they could get away with something that looks like the Robotech jet fighter thruster-pack... and as a result, fans are made to wait a little longer on the sidelines of Hasbro's little mindgames with Harmony Gold. :rolleyes:

Yes... that was a fanboy rant about one version of one toy from a series 30 years ago... :p :o

[Bladestorm]

This is a really pleasant surprise. So glad they've chosen to remake Shockwave. He's one of my favourite 'cons. Can't wait to see him coloured up. That will be the clincher for me.

I'm loving all these new MP announcements. It's nice to know what is coming to help plan the budget for the year ahead. he he

On a sidenote: I'm with Griffin, I'd LOVE to see a G1 toon Skyfire toy. That would be an instant buy for me. Fingers crossed that one day it becomes a reality too.

[MV75]

It was only a matter of time (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=334024&postcount=5512) ;)

Now, all I need is a MP Astrotrain (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=444731&postcount=165) and I can retire from collecting :cool:

Since you can dictate the future, please post that they will MP the entire movie line. K, thanks. :)

I really would like to get this, even more when I see the blaster arm is translucent with electronics. There is zero reason it can't be done. Same as alt mode.

The bottom of the top layer of the chest is too wide on hotrod is what appears off.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I'm just disappointed with the size, would have liked him to be is scale with MP Megs, Soundwave & Screamer. He is going to look weird being half their height

[GoktimusPrime]

Since you can dictate the future, please post that they will MP the entire movie line. K, thanks. :)

I really would like to get this, even more when I see the blaster arm is translucent with electronics. There is zero reason it can't be done. Same as alt mode.

The bottom of the top layer of the chest is too wide on hotrod is what appears off.
Not before he calls for an MP Time Warrior, damn it! :D

[drifand]

In honesty, I am NOT prepared to buy Shockwave though I thought Galvatron was going to be out first.

My plan was to retire after Mirage, Hound, and Jazz. < Yes I know there will be more but that was it.

I am a bit unsure how far I want to collect mp line. The good thing is they arent overly costly, but I am out of space for my cabinet and I might become a MISB collector. OMG. lol

As for Shockwave size, we need to remember that is not tranforming into a hand size blaster either and it be smaller.

Cant wait for more pics.

[Trent]

It is doable, but Hasbro keeps doing "robotech" versions of Jetfire just to see if they can get away with it, and hope to set a precedent that earns them the legal ability to do toys that are similar to what Harmony Gold currently owns the rights to.
It's all about corporate ego.
Hasbro could have had cartoon/comic accurate Jetfire toys for ages, but keep modelling their creations on the original toy, which no one recognises from Transformers fiction, only from Robotech fiction.
The original Jetfire toy was indeed great (it is one of my favourite Gen1 toys), but I want a comic/cartoon Skyfire toy, and it's been 30 years and Hasbro would rather see how far they can infringe on the Robotech IP - like the SDCC GIJoe Jetfire toy that was supposed to be homaging the comic Jetfire and should have had the single-use, exclusive jet thruster-pack designed to look like Skyfires, but no, they wanted to see if they could get away with something that looks like the Robotech jet fighter thruster-pack... and as a result, fans are made to wait a little longer on the sidelines of Hasbro's little mindgames with Harmony Gold. :rolleyes:

Yes... that was a fanboy rant about one version of one toy from a series 30 years ago... :p :o

While a cartoon accurate Skyfire would be great, the Macross fan in me thinks that Hasbro has a moral responsibility to do everything they can to piss Harmony Gold off. They can flex their corporate ego as much as they want in that space and you won't hear any complaints from me :p

[drifand]

While a cartoon accurate Skyfire would be great, the Macross fan in me thinks that Hasbro has a moral responsibility to do everything they can to piss Harmony Gold off. They can flex their corporate ego as much as they want in that space and you won't hear any complaints from me :p

I don't support Harmony gold, I do however think that for mp concern, Jetfire should not be looking like the G1 toy as it was not the true reflection of the toon accurate. By all means make the toon accurate version but have G1 colours as an alternative.

[GoktimusPrime]

Make a show accurate Skyfire toy and include a Holo Matter pilot who bears a striking likeness to Ichijou Hikaru (Rick Hunter) ;)

[nsm034]

already on bbts for pre order . lol

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12222&mode=retail

[griffin]

I wanted to see if it is being called Laserwave (the original Gen1 name in Japan) or Shockwave (the westernised name they have more recently been using).

And from two of the photos I was able to piece together the name... as レーザーウェーブ (Laserwave)... continuing the trend of Japanese Masterpiece toys using their original Japanese names.
But the name tag also has four kanji characters as a prefix that are too blurry for me to work out (someone who is more skilled at Japanese might be able to narrow down the characters from the images Tober and Kurdt posted up, which are quoted below). They rarely use kanji in Transformers names... even as prefixes. Usually it will be the name on a themed multipack that uses kanji.

(this next paragraph is now in the MP Hotrod news topic, so post comments in there... it is just included here because the subject matter paired with the paragraph above)

And there is just enough of Hotrod's nameplate in that second photo below to work out that it is indeed being called ホットロディマス Hot Rodimus (the Japanese equivalent of Hotrod) and not Rodimus Convoy (the Japanese equivalent of Rodimus Prime - which was the name for MP-09, which means that this isn't "Hotrod Version 2" like some sites are calling it, because even Hasbro called their version of MP-09 Rodimus Prime, despite being Targetmaster Hotrod)

People seem to be too obsessed with taking photos of the toy for some reason instead of the nameplates. :p

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/CPtuwTmUcAUnfQ4_zpsvlf9tt3l.jpg
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http://i.imgur.com/51R1q1k.jpg

[BigTransformerTrev]

As for Shockwave size, we need to remember that is not tranforming into a hand size blaster either and it be smaller.

.

I'm not sure I really understand that sentence. Who said anything about him turning into a hand blaster anyway? By that logic Shockwave should be bigger since he turned into a massive space gun in the cartoon.

I'd just like him to be in scale with the other 3 MP Decepticon leaders so they look good displayed together. Having an MP Shockwave half the height of MP Soundwave makes no sense, especially given the price

[drifand]

I'm not sure I really understand that sentence. Who said anything about him turning into a hand blaster anyway? By that logic Shockwave should be bigger since he turned into a massive space gun in the cartoon.

I'd just like him to be in scale with the other 3 MP Decepticon leaders so they look good displayed together. Having an MP Shockwave half the height of MP Soundwave makes no sense, especially given the price

perhaps we now have the next scale line. :)
FYI the cannon in the cartoon is still a hand blaster in the actual toy

[BigTransformerTrev]

perhaps we now have the next scale line. :)
FYI the cannon in the cartoon is still a hand blaster in the actual toy

Yeah. I know. I own it. It's a big ass space cannon that was big enough for kids to hold like a gun. The MP line is all about being cartoon faithful - not original toy accurate. And the new scale line sucks if this is how they are going to apply it

[drifand]

Yeah. I know. I own it. It's a big ass space cannon that was big enough for kids to hold like a gun. The MP line is all about being cartoon faithful - not original toy accurate. And the new scale line sucks if this is how they are going to apply it

I very doubt masterpiece is about cartoon accurate 100%. There isn't anywhere in line to say Hasbro masterpiece or Takara have distinct toon accurate colours.
The latest starscream mp by hasbro is toy accuate G1.

I did argue before that the masterpiece line should have been split catgories so collectors know there is G1 toy and toon accurate version.

Might be to early to throw judgement as I have not seen Hot Rod or Shockwave standing next to mp-10 or soundwave at this stage.

[xlojnr]

People seem to be too obsessed with taking photos of the toy for some reason instead of the nameplates. :p

Somebody thinks like you griff...

Taken from daimchoc reports Facebook page, who credits Dengeki Hobby Magazine for the photos

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12036724_142637836086652_7098118462481080702_n.jpg ?oh=1a03cc5bd7c667f2138ddadc9597e145&oe=569C021D

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12049451_142637539420015_1873250643922127959_n.jpg ?oh=3f6dde7ec3e5fd26f8f7d80e50c51523&oe=56936735

[xlojnr]

I'd just like him to be in scale with the other 3 MP Decepticon leaders so they look good displayed together. Having an MP Shockwave half the height of MP Soundwave makes no sense, especially given the price

We don't know how tall these figures will be yet.. So I wouldn't work myself up too much about it just yet. Looking at this photo from daimchoc reports, crediting autobase aichi


https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1908152_656964767739459_4677513132477435271_n.jpg? oh=c720ad7a12339d7a4379280a424ac95b&oe=56A10D7F

Both hot rod and shockwave look to be taller than tracks, who is already taller than the other car bots in robot mode.

From what I understand, the car mode of hot rod would be similar to the size of the other cars, but that doesn't mean that the robot sizes were going to be the same.

[kurdt_the_goat]

My wife says the kanji in front of Laserwave's name is like "Defence military staff" so it's his role.

[griffin]

I expect Shockwave to be taller than the Autobot cars, because the original size-chart for Gen1 had Shockwave just at Optimus's shoulder height...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/botcon/bc05/d38.jpg

I think Hotrod might be a little taller than the Autobot cars, but probably not more than a head taller. (being in front of them in the display case and next to a tall toy can have a bit of an optical illusion effect)


Somebody thinks like you griff...

Taken from daimchoc reports Facebook page, who credits Dengeki Hobby Magazine for the photos

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12036724_142637836086652_7098118462481080702_n.jpg ?oh=1a03cc5bd7c667f2138ddadc9597e145&oe=569C021D

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12049451_142637539420015_1873250643922127959_n.jpg ?oh=3f6dde7ec3e5fd26f8f7d80e50c51523&oe=56936735

Thanks for that.
I was just coming back to post that someone on TFW (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1052100-masterpiece-shockwave-revealed-prototype-images-post12970444.html) had replied to my query, saying that it translates to Defence Commander... which might have been his Japanese toy function (the Hasbro toy had Military Operations Commander*).


(*sometimes it scares me how odd technical details from toys that were released about 30 years ago are still stick in my head... and yet I rarely got better than Cs at school :o )

[drifand]

If it based on that scale, then Shockwave is technically at correct size.

From pics, Shockwave looks taller than ironhide but just about under optimus.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Couldn't give a gibbons rosey-red butthole if he scales correctly with the current Autobit lineup. As I've said twice now:


I'm just disappointed with the size, would have liked him to be is scale with MP Megs, Soundwave & Screamer. He is going to look weird being half their height



I'd just like him to be in scale with the other 3 MP Decepticon leaders so they look good displayed together. Having an MP Shockwave half the height of MP Soundwave makes no sense, especially given the price

Pretty simple point based on my own proclivities

[kurdt_the_goat]

He's not half their height though (even the carbots are more than half!) I'd say he's probably a head shorter than Soundwave which will put him very close to Starscream.

If you want something taller my Quakewave will be going up for sale once i can take some pics :)

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

i'll buy him and display in gun mode next to quakewave in bot mode (or vice versa depending which one looks better as a bot)

[Shirokaze]

Oh my! I didn't see this coming. Though I've never considered the 3rd party figure before, it's good to know that I won't have to cave eventually :p

[AJ_Prime]

This is fantastic news. Although I'm still holding judgment until the final product is released whether this or Cloud 9 Quakeblast will be the superior mold. Time will tell. I hope MP wins out though.

[Trent]

Couldn't give a gibbons rosey-red butthole if he scales correctly with the current Autobit lineup. As I've said twice now:





Pretty simple point based on my own proclivities

Jumping the gun a bit there aren't you Trev? Unless you have some insider info as to how tall he is, we don't know the answer to that yet. All we have is a photo next to Hot Rod, but we don't know how tall he is either!

Just take a deep breath and back away from the keyboard :p

[CyberiusPrime]

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1052100-mp-shockwave.html

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/CPtuwTmUcAUnfQ4_zpsvlf9tt3l.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/CPtuwTmUcAUnfQ4_zpsvlf9tt3l.jpg.html)

And the price of Quakewave just shot through the floor...

Woop! There it is....

[drifand]

I am not really complaining though, it beats seeing Acid rain by Takara as a new decepticon. I think we really need to appreciate their effort for this one.

[Trent]

Woah, this is a nice surprise! Good job Takara :D



He looks more like a purple hairdryer than a gun, I think we'll be fine. :p


My wife has a purple hairdryer. I'll take a comparison pic with Quakewave later :p



http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc88/Wrxus/TFs/5C588BB3-6959-426B-A118-3D4A424EF177.jpg


The resemblance is uncanny :p

[Lord_Zed]

Given the size chart Griffin posted I think his size will be fine. He is meant to be cartoon Shockwave he doesn't need to be as big and threatening as Optimus, he's not exactly intimidating in the cartoon basically the most boring Decepticon ever.



My wife says the kanji in front of Laserwave's name is like "Defence military staff" so it's his role.

AKA Cybertron administrator, toon Shockwave is essentially Megatrons head bureaucrat. :D

[GoktimusPrime]

Given the size chart Griffin posted I think his size will be fine. He is meant to be cartoon Shockwave he doesn't need to be as big and threatening as Optimus, he's not exactly intimidating in the cartoon basically the most boring Decepticon ever.
Unlike G1 Comic Shockwave (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/0/01/Allthisandcivilwar-arethey.jpg) who was the same size as Scorponok. Although admittedly, Comic Scorponok isn't nearly as big as his cartoon counterpart. ;)


AKA Cybertron administrator, toon Shockwave is essentially Megatrons head bureaucrat. :D
^This (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-ItfWY3xMQ). :)

G1 Comic Shockwave may be the more interesting/memorable character, but this character is entirely different from G1 Cartoon Shockwave, which is what Japanese audiences would be more familiar with. Hypothetically speaking, if Hasbro AP were to consider releasing this toy here, I'd be inclined to re-write his bio based on his comic persona. :cool:

[Lord_Zed]

Yeah I remember that Dr Smoov toon well, sadly true cartoon Shockwave is a terrible shot, while comic Shockwave essentially defeated all the Autobots with one shot (and some cunning) in the comic.

Like Soundwave, Shockwave is basically a whole different character when comparing the G1 cartoon and Marvel Comic, it's hard to reconcile the differences when writing a bio for the character.

If Shockwave does end up a bit shorter than Optimus, then I'll designate my 3rd party one as his more intimidating comic persona.

[Smint]

The humour in Dr Smoov's clips are so so well done, so clever. I dont think it gets enough praise. I've never seen a youtube parody that good before.

I'll forever hear "Aw shit" everytime i look at shockwave.

[FruitBuyer]

I like the smaller size for two reasons. Not only does it mean he may be a bit cheaper than MP-10 but it means he'll scale nicer to MP-8

[philby]

nice one, haven't logged in for a while and now i see new mp shockwave and hot rod, cool! :)

[spiderken17]

Sorry if I am late to this but shouldn't he be bigger? He doesn't look as big as the Seekers or Soundwave.

[drifand]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12222&mode=retail

Already up for pre order at bbts

[GoktimusPrime]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12222&mode=retail

Already up for pre order at bbts
At a price that makes TRU AU look cheap! :eek:

[Megatran]

At a price that makes TRU AU look cheap! :eek:
The description also states:


Please Note: Our pricing may be reduced if the Japanese MSRP of this item is lower than expected.

[FruitBuyer]

Sorry if I am late to this but shouldn't he be bigger? He doesn't look as big as the Seekers or Soundwave.

Supposedly Hot Rod is a close to Ironhide's size, which would make Shockwave similar size to Soundwave and the Seekers.

[drifand]

If seekers were to be scaled they should be way bigger.

[UltraMarginal]

While a cartoon accurate Skyfire would be great, the Macross fan in me thinks that Hasbro has a moral responsibility to do everything they can to piss Harmony Gold off. They can flex their corporate ego as much as they want in that space and you won't hear any complaints from me :p

haha, can't agree more and I'm not really a Macross fan.

[drifand]

Available at $150 at PC

[kup]

This was an unlikely official release so the fact that it's happening is great news!

As has been mentioned, MP Shockwave looks very cartoon inspired so that will certainly have a good G1 cartoon crowd appeal. They must have gotten a license or worked out some sort of legal loophole but nonetheless, it shows that they are willing to look into and work out licensing for G1 Non-TakTom molds for MP releases.

I wonder if Quakewave and other 3P releases made them realize the market demand to make it happen?

[drifand]

This was an unlikely official release so the fact that it's happening is great news!

As has been mentioned, MP Shockwave looks very cartoon inspired so that will certainly have a good G1 cartoon crowd appeal. They must have gotten a license or worked out some sort of legal loophole but nonetheless, it shows that they are willing to look into and work out licensing for G1 Non-TakTom molds for MP releases.

I wonder if Quakewave and other 3P releases made them realize the market demand to make it happen?

Or this is a indirect attack at 3p that they will loose their slice of the cake every time they come out with new stuff that the fans want. Ideas also can be stolen as takara has leading rights to Transformers anyway.

[Jazzman]

Available at $150 at PC

Pre-order opens at 8:30pm tonight... woohoo

[Trent]

Where is the price coming from? Has Takara released solicitations already?

[ampoldj]

Where is the price coming from? Has Takara released solicitations already?

Release dates as well or estimating the one MP a month routine

[drifand]

And ordered free shipping can't go wrong

[griffin]

Where is the price coming from? Has Takara released solicitations already?

Estimates are based on their size compared to previous toys, with the disclaimer at most places that the price is likely to be adjusted when it's officially known.
This is just the routine of online stores to lock in people first... so that it locks in the lazy people, who will just stick with that order unless they find a significantly cheaper option later (not just a little cheaper) to make it worth the hassle of ordering somewhere else and cancelling the old order. (you might for a couple of dollars, but many wont, especially if it is going to be part of the larger order)

[Trent]

So Premium Collectibles are taking preorders, which you have to pay upfront for, for Masterpiece figures that have only had a grey prototype shown and _nothing_ else. No release date, no price, nothing?

Can't say I'm down for that. At least BBTS doesn't require cash upfront.

[griffin]

So Premium Collectibles are taking preorders, which you have to pay upfront for, for Masterpiece figures that have only had a grey prototype shown and _nothing_ else. No release date, no price, nothing?

Can't say I'm down for that. At least BBTS doesn't require cash upfront.

BBTS doesn't take money for pre-orders, but if an online store does do it as a policy, they would also be charging for Shockwave... so it wouldn't just PC on this occasion.

Besides, it looks like 30+ people were willing and happy with this policy.

[drifand]

People also not forgetting a poor Aussie dollar and is a good price to lock in plus reward points from previous purchases bringing the price down further.

Anime export also requires payment up front but it is one of the other cheapest tf masterpiece sites.

Also a grey prototype wins over a shadow or just a toon painted figure like ultra Magnus if I recalled correctly.

[Trent]

2 words:

Official solicitations.

It's not Just Pc I have an issue with, it's the concept of paying for something that essentially officially doesn't exist yet. Takara have revealed no info on this. Release date could be 2019. Would people still be ok with paying upfront then?

No one who wants a MP for a reasonable price has missed out on release yet. I suppose it's just a case of PC and other etailers offering a function people want.

People amaze me sometimes.

[DaptoDog]

2 words:

Official solicitations.

It's not Just Pc I have an issue with, it's the concept of paying for something that essentially officially doesn't exist yet. Takara have revealed no info on this. Release date could be 2019. Would people still be ok with paying upfront then?

No one who wants a MP for a reasonable price has missed out on release yet. I suppose it's just a case of PC and other etailers offering a function people want.

People amaze me sometimes.

Preach it mate, completely agree.

[drifand]

Better for some, less competitive involved meaning more chances. As stated 30 people had no issues as if this was a fake rumours, I trust I can get my refund from PC.

Yes I prefer pay later option.

But will not be debating

End of the day I am paying less than $135 for my shockwave. Not many people can say they can pay less for it. There will be listings here for above $200 and people are all happy to pay too.

[gamblor916]

Where did you get $135? How do you know there won't be a "price adjustment" in a months time?

[ampoldj]

No need to rush on these ones since they aint limited like Bluestreak, TC, and Clampdown.

[drifand]

Where did you get $135? How do you know there won't be a "price adjustment" in a months time?

Is a gamble I guess? How many here feels that hot rod for $85 isn't cheap?

How I get $135? I used my store points for items I bought earlier. Is actually cheaper than this.

Price adjustments are going to be made, and they did indicate that the second run may cost more.

I don't blame people who don't want to pay in advance. As people have different habits in how they spend. As long as PC does not come back to me and say "hey buddy we need to increase prices for all your items you ordered from us" as a common trend I am willing to pay up front for the low prices. Not forgetting the free shipping if you buy above $150.

I paid for 4 iron hides and share among friends and we end up paying $85 for one rather than paying $110 for one. Why not? And you get rewards points to lower your next purchase.

Shockwave for $150 is a great price for something delivered.
After all hasbro starscream mp is at $150 from tru. Do the maths

Yes it can also back fire as the item can be cheaper. I took the risk against our falling dollar.

[drifand]

No need to rush on these ones since they aint limited like Bluestreak, TC, and Clampdown.

Clampdown is still available. Lol
Exclusive does not mean is popular I guess.

[drifand]

Well looks like they are reopening for new orders soon. :)

[Kranix]

I would be willing to take the risk on buying Shockwave upfront except that I already have MP-11T Thundercracker and MP27 Ironhide on Pre-order with PC. So that's $280 paid up front to a vendor that I have no recourse against if they went out of business for some unknown reason. Taking that risk up to $430 is too much risk for me.

[Lord_Zed]

I can totally understand people wanting to buy now with the dollar as it is, and $150 sounds like a good price given the increase in MP costs these days.

Still for me personally being locked into a contract buying an item with an end product I haven't even seen is a bridge to far. the fact that he's in the white prototype stage suggest we wont be seeing the end result for some time. if Ironhide and Tracks are anything to go by, we wont be seeing Shockwave or Hotrod until 6 months after we see the colour version.

[drifand]

I can totally understand people wanting to buy now with the dollar as it is, and $150 sounds like a good price given the increase in MP costs these days.

Still for me personally being locked into a contract buying an item with an end product I haven't even seen is a bridge to far. the fact that he's in the white prototype stage suggest we wont be seeing the end result for some time. if Ironhide and Tracks are anything to go by, we wont be seeing Shockwave or Hotrod until 6 months after we see the colour version.

We didn't even see ultra Magnus mp product AT ALL till way down the track.
All we had was just a toon pic as far as I recalled. Same goes for bee.

This in fact is the first time I get to see an actual prototype from TT.

We are about to come to a point where why don't they have just toy release and ban pre orders. Because I know for a fact that nowadays if you don't pre order you have a hard time getting one on release date.

Personally I would have agree with you 100% that we should have review and then say yes, I want one. This has not happened in a very long time. If it did you are paying about 20% above what most people paid at pre orders.

[drifand]

I would be willing to take the risk on buying Shockwave upfront except that I already have MP-11T Thundercracker and MP27 Ironhide on Pre-order with PC. So that's $280 paid up front to a vendor that I have no recourse against if they went out of business for some unknown reason. Taking that risk up to $430 is too much risk for me.

You got a point there.
So far I took it to over a grand. As far as my experience goes, they seem to do the right thing for me whenever I request for some alterations in my order.

[kurdt_the_goat]

More Laserwave posted on TFW

http://i.imgur.com/mUDv8Uu.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/JSL2wxO.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/SkEdAEH.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Np4tRKk.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Ccv0SDX.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Sx4IdlY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/JMxS67a.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/iB7zGnk.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/N2SXquz.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/GVjetGN.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/7V5Dft4.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/HE3wY5O.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vGoRvw6.jpg

And more Hot Rodimus!

http://i.imgur.com/WDI6GFs.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/KY51d0E.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/opHKsbg.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/WFi7NKj.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ORnGdYE.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/H1mMD8X.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/djmF5qx.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ozaWgnk.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/8fNuMGe.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/QXLfdCq.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/XnTbgM5.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/4ChARBu.jpg

[griffin]

Mini Shockwave - sold!

[Kranix]

I was really keen on Shockwave but the recent colour pictures have stopped me ordering him. The purple doesn't look toon accurate to me at all, it should be darker, not toy dark but not light purple like it appears in the current pictures. It pains me but I may skip this figure.

[drifand]

I was really keen on Shockwave but the recent colour pictures have stopped me ordering him. The purple doesn't look toon accurate to me at all, it should be darker, not toy dark but not light purple like it appears in the current pictures. It pains me but I may skip this figure.

It might be because is economical to do lighter purple. Who knows Hasbro may want to redo this to the right colours.

[liegeprime]

some pictures on facebook has the hands/ blaster hand in clear plastic... so which one is then , opaque or clear... I prefer clear personally...

[Megatran]

some pictures on facebook has the hands/ blaster hand in clear plastic... so which one is then , opaque or clear... I prefer clear personally...
Over in TFW (http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/10/02/masterpiece-shockwave-painted-prototype-full-look-302239), they have an image showing the accessories, which include translucent and opaque purple hands/blaster.

[GoktimusPrime]

Sunbow used various different shades of purple in the G1 cartoon, but it was often a lighter shade than the toy, and often just downright lavender. So TakaraTOMY's choice is reasonably close.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/shockwave_mpcartoon_zpsqahtyqwc.jpg

[liegeprime]

Over in TFW (http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/10/02/masterpiece-shockwave-painted-prototype-full-look-302239), they have an image showing the accessories, which include translucent and opaque purple hands/blaster.

Oh sweet, thanks Megatran. :)

[drifand]

Sunbow used various different shades of purple in the G1 cartoon, but it was often a lighter shade than the toy, and often just downright lavender. So TakaraTOMY's choice is reasonably close.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/shockwave_mpcartoon_zpsqahtyqwc.jpg

Kinda hard to dispute. The decepticon logo would be the concerns for some.

[MV75]

Colour looks fine to me. The chest details along with the different accessories is also accommodating towards the original toy. Everything about this is a homage to both the toon and original toy. Huge win on this MP. :)

Bring on Galvatron. :)

[Defcon]

Not disputing the colours for Shockwave aren't accurate, as the cartoon did have a lighter purple, its a good choice by Takara and it may look better or worse depending on the lighting. I just have a preference for deeper purple or even something similar to the G1 toy. Its something I didn't even think about right away. Most likely there will be another version planned I might just wait and see. Its worthwhile raising the point as others may not of noticed or cared.

[Tober]

Yeah, I would have preferred a dark purple colour like the toy had as well. I'm sure a Hasbro release will cater to it later next year.

[DaptoDog]

Yeah, I would have preferred a dark purple colour like the toy had as well. I'm sure a Hasbro release will cater to it later next year.

From the latest Seibertron podcast, Ryan seemed sceptical that Hasbro would touch Shockwave given the concerns about toy guns from a legal perspective. So this may be the only way to get Shockwave. To me the colour looks nice and it wouldn't stop me from buying this in any case. Shockwave is shaping up as maybe the best ever Masterpiece figure to date.

[griffin]

Yeah, I would have preferred a dark purple colour like the toy had as well. I'm sure a Hasbro release will cater to it later next year.

Hasbro release? Probably not, as they seem to be struggling to get the US Retailer (ToysRUs) to commit to more than a couple each year.
Hasbro are doing 2 or 3 per year to TakaraTomy's 10-12 per year. And of the two Hasbro have released this year, one was a re-release, which means there are a lot of Japanese MPs that are probably never going to see a Hasbro release.

[Paulbot]

If not Hasbro, TakaraTomy Mall is a likely source of more toy-based Masterpiece repaints.

[Trent]

I like the colour :)

[drifand]

Hasbro release? Probably not, as they seem to be struggling to get the US Retailer (ToysRUs) to commit to more than a couple each year.
Hasbro are doing 2 or 3 per year to TakaraTomy's 10-12 per year. And of the two Hasbro have released this year, one was a re-release, which means there are a lot of Japanese MPs that are probably never going to see a Hasbro release.

While what you said makes sense but there isn't anymore decepticon mp available other than Skywarp and Thundercracker their mp release would be just autobots.

[drifand]

I like the colour :)

I have no issues whether is darker or this colour. Just felt the decepticon logo could have been placed in the correct location.

[kurdt_the_goat]

The symbol on his chest only appears in one photo so it's likely a sticker. The symbols on his arms are probably stickers too, but could be tampo'd since they'd be on the underside if you have the hose on top.

[drifand]

If it's stickers then I think that solves everything. :) thought it look a bit weird but still fine for me.

[Kranix]

Even though I still feel the colour is off (I understand that that the source material varies but he doesn't seem to match any of them) I think I'm going to pick this up, this line deserves the support.

After PC, Anime Export appears to be the best price but I've no idea about shipping, any posters here have any idea?

[drifand]

Even though I still feel the colour is off (I understand that that the source material varies but he doesn't seem to match any of them) I think I'm going to pick this up, this line deserves the support.

After PC, Anime Export appears to be the best price but I've no idea about shipping, any posters here have any idea?

Wait for Nippon Yasan and thats a good place to estimate shipping just don't commit/confirm the order.

Nevermind,

3420 airmail registered, 4000jpy ems.

And if you when eco air it ends up around $160Au no tracking so First run PC was better off for this piece.

Hot Rod is better off with NY, I should have known better.

NY has a picture of Hot rod next to Magnus.

[MayzaPrime]

Preordered my from Premium Collectibles today.

Also ordered Hot Rod :D

[Kranix]

Wait for Nippon Yasan and thats a good place to estimate shipping just don't commit/confirm the order.

Nevermind,

3420 airmail registered, 4000jpy ems.

And if you when eco air it ends up around $160Au no tracking so First run PC was better off for this piece.

Hot Rod is better off with NY, I should have known better.

NY has a picture of Hot rod next to Magnus.

Thanks for the advice drifand :)

[drifand]

Is up on HLJ now as well for those who trust them for service or want to combine ship during those times.

[Tober]

From http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/masterpiece/mp29/index.html

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/img_4_zpsbnd1uk6c.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/img_4_zpsbnd1uk6c.jpg.html)

[drifand]

With box art meaning this was so prepared long ago.

[Trent]

Looking good!



With box art meaning this was so prepared long ago.

Not really. The box art is pretty standard. It would take a whole 4 seconds for someone to throw that together.

[Megatran]

Is DESTRON LASERWAVE one word on the box. It looks that way to me.

[griffin]

I'm assuming the box is vertical because they have Laserwave boxed in robot mod like all their other big Decepticon MP toys.
If true, they should have packed it in Gun Mode, so that the box is length ways... as there is way too many letters crammed in at the bottom. It's almost like Destron Laserwave is one word.

The Autobot cars are boxed in alt-mode, so I don't see why they needed to have Shockwave in robot mode.

[Trent]

I'm assuming the box is vertical because they have Laserwave boxed in robot mod like all their other big Decepticon MP toys.
If true, they should have packed it in Gun Mode, so that the box is length ways... as there is way too many letters crammed in at the bottom. It's almost like Destron Laserwave is one word.

The Autobot cars are boxed in alt-mode, so I don't see why they needed to have Shockwave in robot mode.

All the bigger MPs are boxed in bot mode so it's consistent. The cars being in alt mode I assume has to do with them being licensed vehicles.

[CaminusPrime]

I'm assuming the box is vertical because they have Laserwave boxed in robot mod like all their other big Decepticon MP toys.
If true, they should have packed it in Gun Mode, so that the box is length ways... as there is way too many letters crammed in at the bottom. It's almost like Destron Laserwave is one word.

The Autobot cars are boxed in alt-mode, so I don't see why they needed to have Shockwave in robot mode.

As unlikely as it is they could have boxed it in gun mode vertically. Maybe to save more shelf space or something, I'd imagin gun mode would be easier to pack for.

Also was hot rod one of those few unnamed MPs from the toy fair way back when or is that still unrevealed?

[drifand]

All the bigger MPs are boxed in bot mode so it's consistent. The cars being in alt mode I assume has to do with them being licensed vehicles.

Ur Starsaber isn't as I havent got to transform him yet.

[kurdt_the_goat]

The box is stretched to fit their grid of images. Using the proper dimensions of the photo as a guide (in red), this is the what the box should really look like:

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

[ampoldj]

I just noticed that Takara Tomy TF website does not post unreleased products on their homepage. It skipped both Tracks and Ironhide (not yet on their site). Either this is an error or may be intentional.

[Super Nintendo]

Long time reader, first time poster (and now member!).

Anyways would Shockwave be considered a "gunformer" (given how paranoid Australian customs are)?

I know, I know, but I have to ask (ala Masterpiece Megatron, etc).

Cheers.

[1orion2many]

I wouldn't think so as it's not based on a real gun, Then again I'm in W.A so it's less of a problem for me compared to the East;)

[Tober]

Long time reader, first time poster (and now member!).

Anyways would Shockwave be considered a "gunformer" (given how paranoid Australian customs are)?

I know, I know, but I have to ask (ala Masterpiece Megatron, etc).

Cheers.

Hi, welcome to OTCA. :)


Like Orion said, Shockwave does't resemble any actual gun so he couldn't be considered a replica firearm.

[tinyJazz]

Long time reader, first time poster (and now member!).

Anyways would Shockwave be considered a "gunformer" (given how paranoid Australian customs are)?

I know, I know, but I have to ask (ala Masterpiece Megatron, etc).

Cheers.

Yeah, not likely. As Trent so kindly demonstrated for us, Shockwave (3P version pictured here) is closer to a replica hairdryer. :p


http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc88/Wrxus/TFs/5C588BB3-6959-426B-A118-3D4A424EF177.jpg


The resemblance is uncanny :p

Welcome to the boards! :D

[drifand]

Bring it to the bank as ask for money, it could kill some laughing to death.

[ampoldj]

Just tried last night to confirm with Takara Tomy Mall the actual box size since they listed it same as Ironhide, Ratchet and Hot Rodimus which I doubt and they have no idea :confused:

They listed Tracks box size before as same with UW series and corrected it that it is same with all MP cars but this they just pointing directions

[drifand]

Just tried last night to confirm with Takara Tomy Mall the actual box size since they listed it same as Ironhide, Ratchet and Hot Rodimus which I doubt and they have no idea :confused:

They listed Tracks box size before as same with UW series and corrected it that it is same with all MP cars but this they just pointing directions

heads up, they say the aussie dollar is going down, I think I am paying off whatever I can soon.

[DaptoDog]

heads up, they say the aussie dollar is going down, I think I am paying off whatever I can soon.

The dollar actually rallied today on the strong jobs figures. I agree with you that on a 12 month view the dollar is most likely going down as the US$ strengthens when the Fed finally pulls its finger out and raises rates. It's not as clear whether the A$ / Yen cross rate comes off much further though. It's more about the strength of the US$. I've been prepaying my Japanese pre orders whenever the A$/Yen hits around 89.

[drifand]

The dollar actually rallied today on the strong jobs figures. I agree with you that on a 12 month view the dollar is most likely going down as the US$ strengthens when the Fed finally pulls its finger out and raises rates. It's not as clear whether the A$ / Yen cross rate comes off much further though. It's more about the strength of the US$. I've been prepaying my Japanese pre orders whenever the A$/Yen hits around 89.

I am actually based on the news, is anybody's guess, for what it is, I am happy with the rates at this point. If it gets better well, I am okay with what I pay now so is all good.

But if the news is correct, then it may be worse off. I just paid all my NY stuff.

[DaptoDog]

I am actually based on the news, is anybody's guess, for what it is, I am happy with the rates at this point. If it gets better well, I am okay with what I pay now so is all good.

But if the news is correct, then it may be worse off. I just paid all my NY stuff.

Ok but you can't believe much when it comes to the news and currency. Now that the dollar is falling they say it's going to 50c. Just like when it was rising they were saying it could go to $1.20. There's always someone trying to give an extreme view and the media will give them the publicity. I work in the industry so I know how the game is played. :)

Anyway that's good that you've prepaid your NY stuff.

[drifand]

Ok but you can't believe much when it comes to the news and currency. Now that the dollar is falling they say it's going to 50c. Just like when it was rising they were saying it could go to $1.20. There's always someone trying to give an extreme view and the media will give them the publicity. I work in the industry so I know how the game is played. :)

Anyway that's good that you've prepaid your NY stuff.

I believe against the jpy we can do better, but I decided not to wait longer.

[Smint]

Im torn about this. I always prefer buying official hasbro/tt releases but i think FT quakewave just looks better. Maybe its the proportions and darker colour option.

[drifand]

I went with official products as they are affordable and will not break my wallet.

I am sure some people won't even care as long as is in a takara box.

There is no all win solution and you could wait for a darker paint version

[5FDP]

Colour doesn't bother me when there's potentially a $100 difference between online vs local.

[drifand]

Colour doesn't bother me when there's potentially a $100 difference between online vs local.

Local as in tru? Yeah that's normal

[ampoldj]

with Hot Rod showing out already from the production line, hopefully we see Shockwave soon. Takara Tomy Mall has also been updating the box sizes for their listings and this size now looks credible for Shockwave: W200×H350×D105mm

this is about same size as MP01 and MP02 box which can package Shockwave in either Bot or Alt mode (i would prefer bot mode though)

[Tober]

Image dump courtesy of Dengeki Hobby Magazine

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12688160_218499205167181_8158605791749719299_n_zps bittlern.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12688160_218499205167181_8158605791749719299_n_zps bittlern.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12705201_218499085167193_6669816206713073110_n_zps d0lewnxy.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12705201_218499085167193_6669816206713073110_n_zps d0lewnxy.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12705232_218499055167196_577495238360230357_n_zpss 0vnajun.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12705232_218499055167196_577495238360230357_n_zpss 0vnajun.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12705390_218498918500543_5697151107581302914_n_zps qmjati1y.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12705390_218498918500543_5697151107581302914_n_zps qmjati1y.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12715532_218499061833862_4233193223908703143_n_zps bcy2w7qc.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12715532_218499061833862_4233193223908703143_n_zps bcy2w7qc.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12715302_218499308500504_7640539600955530832_n_zps r6ki5t2f.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12715302_218499308500504_7640539600955530832_n_zps r6ki5t2f.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12717806_218499111833857_2402181372039418146_n_zps 0j77ct87.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12717806_218499111833857_2402181372039418146_n_zps 0j77ct87.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12715594_218499235167178_4403623941560228216_n_zps jcrbzzhf.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12715594_218499235167178_4403623941560228216_n_zps jcrbzzhf.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12718334_218499241833844_2083984804814712134_n_zps zvvqqygv.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12718334_218499241833844_2083984804814712134_n_zps zvvqqygv.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12728888_218499278500507_6657359496268577762_n_zps 9znygrz1.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12728888_218499278500507_6657359496268577762_n_zps 9znygrz1.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12734058_218499211833847_7987257482243032553_n_zps 4quou537.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12734058_218499211833847_7987257482243032553_n_zps 4quou537.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12741934_218499201833848_8342003602293108467_n_zps ibh3w9cf.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12741934_218499201833848_8342003602293108467_n_zps ibh3w9cf.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12742326_218499115167190_1296042504613492418_n_zps hfs47yfx.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12742326_218499115167190_1296042504613492418_n_zps hfs47yfx.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12742792_218499265167175_7952391319530156189_n_zps 4ydoj2wv.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12742792_218499265167175_7952391319530156189_n_zps 4ydoj2wv.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12743521_218499245167177_7729639629848107643_n_zps g6cxtgje.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12743521_218499245167177_7729639629848107643_n_zps g6cxtgje.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12743850_218499275167174_2689578345536686197_n_zps s1rtybde.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12743850_218499275167174_2689578345536686197_n_zps s1rtybde.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12744436_218499051833863_5443948368244861053_n_zps 09mvwwhc.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12744436_218499051833863_5443948368244861053_n_zps 09mvwwhc.jpg.html) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12745744_218498958500539_8221222065507008117_n_zps jnyb07rh.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12745744_218498958500539_8221222065507008117_n_zps jnyb07rh.jpg.html)

[Gofigure]

Very cool pics I'm liking him a lot. What's cool is he has a very toon aesthetic. As I already have a quakewave this doesn't seem like an unnecessary purchase. I really like quakewave but he has the more IDW or even vintage toy look going for him. The MP release looks like it's been ripped out of one of the ultimate doom cartoon episodes. Which is cool also and I dig that!

[Robzy]

Shocky looks superb!


:eek:

[AJ_Prime]

The more I see the more I like! So happy I didn't commit to Quakewave or Quakeblast. This guy is so money!

[5FDP]

The more I see the more I like! So happy I didn't commit to Quakewave or Quakeblast. This guy is so money!

Agree 1000%

[Megatran]

I think it's about time Laserwave got it's own thread with many of the pics migrating over too. ;)

[DaptoDog]

Looks like Shockwave will be up there with Optimus Prime and Soundwave in the pantheon of Masterpiece releases. Only one month to go!

[FruitBuyer]

Anyone know the best place to pre-order Shockwave? I was too late on the PC train and seem to be too late on other asian sites.

[Megatran]

Anyone know the best place to pre-order Shockwave? I was too late on the PC train and seem to be too late on other asian sites.
Some overseas online sites in no particular order. Asian online stores still have it available for preorder (first 3 listed below).

HLJ (https://www.hlj.com/product/TKT85488/Act)

RobotKingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/tftrmp29.html)

Chimungmung (http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=2703)

BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12222&mode=retail)

TFsource (http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-shockwave/)

[djanscak]

Collectors Drift still has their pre-order open. A bit cheaper than the overseas options but I've only ordered one other item from them previously and that hasn't been released yet so I can't comment on their service. Comms were good when I had a question.

http://www.collectorsdrift.com.au/Takara-MP-29-Masterpiece-Shockwave-Pre-Order_p_58.html

[Megatran]

I think it's about time Laserwave got it's own thread with many of the pics migrating over too. ;)
:) Much appreciated. :)
(Hope it wasn't too much work)

[griffin]

:) Much appreciated. :)
(Hope it wasn't too much work)

I live to serve, my master...

:p

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Some shots of the coin (via Planet Iacon (https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.stfu/posts/1033338810065392)):

http://i.imgur.com/gfiaSNE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GuTsPNE.jpg

[Ralph Wiggum]

It's coming out before the end of the month isn't it? I expect the in-hand shots to start coming through...

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I think it's been revised to the 31st of March, so we're still a week away. Still, you'd expect there'd be some in-hand shots by now, but then again, he's probably much harder to smuggle out than say, Hot Rod:

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

So I doubt there's going to be any lunchtime specials with ol' Shockers...

[BigTransformerTrev]

I think it's been revised to the 31st of March, so we're still a week away.

Bugger!!! Whats the source of that info?

Was counting on him being here before the 29th so I could have him sent in my PW from HLJ :(

[ampoldj]

Bugger!!! Whats the source of that info?

Was counting on him being here before the 29th so I could have him sent in my PW from HLJ :(

both amazon japan and takara tomy mall list it 31st of march. usually they release on saturday so i was expecting before it could be 26th

but with that coin reveal means everything is still right on track

[BigTransformerTrev]

both amazon japan and takara tomy mall list it 31st of march. usually they release on saturday so i was expecting before it could be 26th

but with that coin reveal means everything is still right on track

Cheers :)

I emailed HLJ this morning just in case, asking if Shockers is late if they could possibly hold my PW stuff for 3 extra days. Fingers crossed

[philby]

it does look nice in robot mode but i don't find the space gun thing that interesting compared to the jets and cars. soundwave is pretty lonely at the moment but i don't know if i like him enough to grab one.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I think it's been revised to the 31st of March, so we're still a week away. Still, you'd expect there'd be some in-hand shots by now, but then again, he's probably much harder to smuggle out than say, Hot Rod:

So I doubt there's going to be any lunchtime specials with ol' Shockers...

Transform into gun mode, stick down pants :) The "L" shape conforms to the body shape quite nicely :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Blacklai's Toybase has some in-hand shots (http://blacklai1979.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/takaratomy-masterpiece-mp-29-destron.html) of Shockwave!

Here are a couple shots to illustrate (more in the above hyperlink, including some short videos):

http://i.imgur.com/BIVzE5Q.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lya5num.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cvtQUWl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wxvp7zF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/15pyHCO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kidSLS9.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/hScshnN.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/u1PghMN.jpg

EDIT: Interestingly, in Blacklai's accompanying video, he looks much darker:

http://i.imgur.com/fMR30qa.png
http://i.imgur.com/eHLKDmb.jpg

[drifand]

I pictured shockwave to be bigger but oh well.

I still wished TT would do something about mp-10's eyes

[haydenite]

Sorry if it's already stated somewhere, but does anyone think there will be an issue importing this sucker here, since it's packed in Alt mode ??

[ITZTRU]

The alt mode does not represent a realistic gun type unlike masterpiece megatron so it should be fine

[ampoldj]

...and thankfully Takara is downsizing box sizes as the seekers continue to waste shelf space :p

[High_Q]

I pictured shockwave to be bigger

MP-29 is the correct height relative to MP-10 if one uses the Sunbow animation 'scale' chart.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Anyone know what material the arm hose is made of? I believe hose degradation due to the rubber material of G1 Shockwave is a common issue. I ended up applying some rubber conditioner/treatment to slow down the cracking.

[drifand]

Anyone know what material the arm hose is made of? I believe hose degradation due to the rubber material of G1 Shockwave is a common issue. I ended up applying some rubber conditioner/treatment to slow down the cracking.

It be really funny, because that's the whole issue with the cars and they choose not to use rubber.

[FruitBuyer]

Liking the size. He will be a bit shorter than MP-8, which suits me perfectly.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Anyone know what material the arm hose is made of? I believe hose degradation due to the rubber material of G1 Shockwave is a common issue. I ended up applying some rubber conditioner/treatment to slow down the cracking.

Looks like some sort of coil, but don't know what the material is:

http://i.imgur.com/35w2gml.jpg

[Ralph Wiggum]

Going by that pic it doesn't look like rubber, possibly densely packed synthetic like you get with electrical cables.

One minor gripe with MPs of late is the lack of rubber wheels for a premium product. If Lego can make rubber wheels which last decades then surely they can do the same with MPs.

[drifand]

Going by that pic it doesn't look like rubber, possibly densely packed synthetic like you get with electrical cables.

One minor gripe with MPs of late is the lack of rubber wheels for a premium product. If Lego can make rubber wheels which last decades then surely they can do the same with MPs.

I think is too late at this stage. They do give rubber wheels like MP-10 size mps

The only way it goes up, is to make a new brand line. But I think we gone way too far now.

[ampoldj]

Going by that pic it doesn't look like rubber, possibly densely packed synthetic like you get with electrical cables.

One minor gripe with MPs of late is the lack of rubber wheels for a premium product. If Lego can make rubber wheels which last decades then surely they can do the same with MPs.

Lego is in a different level of quality. even Kreo cant compare to Lego mini figs which both sell at same price.

anyway takara tomy mall indicated no batteries included so just want to confirm and hopefully still same batt size with other MPs

[Magnus]

anyway takara tomy mall indicated no batteries included so just want to confirm and hopefully still same batt size with other MPs

Two sets of batteries are needed: two LR44 button cells for the left forearm, and two AAA batteries for the gun muzzle.

[5FDP]

Not impressed with the separate 'hand' accessories ala Revoltech. I expect much more from a MP. In fact, looking at the new pics, he looks closer to a reissue G1 Shockwave (that we never had) instead of something that gives the impression of next-level engineering.

Having said all that, I'm still excited about getting him.

[Megatran]

Transformation: Bend & Snap.

Got my attention.

[yoshi594]

Not impressed with the separate 'hand' accessories ala Revoltech. I expect much more from a MP.

what's wrong with the hands? they've pretty much the same hands just different plastics/colour. Though I do wish mp's had articulate fingers.

I'm super excited about shockwave as he's anime accurate. Not much you can do with him as his transformation in the cartoon and toy were pretty simple.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

You also don't want to over-engineer the transformation -- just look at the reception Tracks got!

[5FDP]

what's wrong with the hands? they've pretty much the same hands just different plastics/colour. Though I do wish mp's had articulate fingers.

I don't like the fact that they're detachable. Go with one or the other. He's a Transformer not a partformer.

[yoshi594]

I don't like the fact that they're detachable. Go with one or the other. He's a Transformer not a partformer.

Well this way they can please both crowds. Aren't most hands detachable anyway? lots of 3rd party hands for masterpieces.

[ampoldj]

Two sets of batteries are needed: two LR44 button cells for the left forearm, and two AAA batteries for the gun muzzle.

and they just updated the list at TT Mall with battery info. meh that is too late already :rolleyes:

well that is to offer selling some batteries as well

http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810854883/

[Jetfire in the sky]

Going by that pic it doesn't look like rubber, possibly densely packed synthetic like you get with electrical cables.

One minor gripe with MPs of late is the lack of rubber wheels for a premium product. If Lego can make rubber wheels which last decades then surely they can do the same with MPs.


Urghh don't get me started on this issue. :mad: All Alt/BT have rubber tyres and they are all still fine, yes RID rubber on Prime and Magnus are a major fail but ......etc etc..... :p;):confused:

[ampoldj]

looks like some asian sellers have this in stock already and selling at eBay for 220aud shipped.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Are these legit sellers? Or are they offloading pre-production versions like what happened with Hot Rod?

[drifand]

Are these legit sellers? Or are they offloading pre-production versions like what happened with Hot Rod?

Very likely they claim in stock but takes three to four days to process.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

A peek at Shockwave, who looks more bluey/purple here (via Snakas (http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/blog-entry-5168.html)):

http://i.imgur.com/cGb3FwE.jpg

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Couple more in-hands, courtesy of Lichlute (胡服騎射 的變形金剛 分享時間) (https://www.facebook.com/lichlute/posts/696601307108951):

http://i.imgur.com/dYxSMck.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3b5Cejc.jpg

Looking really purple in these ones!

[5FDP]

I hope I get the purple variant :p

[DaptoDog]

Damn that purple is gorgeous.

[drifand]

I hope I get the purple variant :p

Sure do after 3 years maybe. :)
I mean TT always do a variant, is just a matter of when. People are still hoping for a G1 Magnus toy colour and still hoping.

[drifand]

Damn that purple is gorgeous.

The purple looks deeper than what we saw from the initial stages I believe.
I have no issues with it as long as it is purple.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I hope I get the purple variant :p

I think the one we saw from Blacklai may have been a pre-production version, like all those Hot Rods that showed up with the light tinted windscreen.

Guess we'll find out for sure in a couple days.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Pre-production copies, lighting, etc. I'll wait for pics of the final product from actual customers.

[drifand]

Pre-production copies, lighting, etc. I'll wait for pics of the final product from actual customers.

+1
A lot of them looks bad at times compared to the final product.

[DaptoDog]

+1
A lot of them looks bad at times compared to the final product.

Very true. All I can say is I'm stoked I ordered 2 of these, one will be displayed in all its glory, the other will stay MISB.

[Megatran]

http://i.imgur.com/3b5Cejc.jpg
By George, what mode is that?

[DaptoDog]

By George, what mode is that?

Someone stole his transforming cog.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Lichlute has his Shockwave review up!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNJLUfn22U4

[DELTAprime]

Are the batteries pre-installed? Might cause issues if those idiots at Aus Post find out there are batteries in it. I hate getting lectured that "you can't send batteries through the post" at my local post office.:rolleyes:

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

The listing on TTMall says batteries are sold separately.

[drifand]

No the issue is only if YOU are sending an item. I gotten my hulkbuster with batteries in it.

Aust post is double standards and only pick on you when you send a mobile phone using air mail.

[Jazzman]

Lichlute has his Shockwave review up!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNJLUfn22U4

He looks fantastic! Can't wait! :D

[GoktimusPrime]

Sorry if it's already stated somewhere, but does anyone think there will be an issue importing this sucker here, since it's packed in Alt mode ??
The alt mode does not represent a realistic gun type unlike masterpiece megatron so it should be fine
^Confirming what ITZTRU has said; there is no legal issue with importing or owning Shockwave as he is not an imitation firearm. You may "pew pew pew" to your heart's delight. :)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/th_pewpewgirl.gif

[Megatran]

...Just not at the White House. ;)

[Thurmus]

By George, what mode is that?

It looks like a laser crossbow heavy weapon. Like one that would be mounted on the back of a truck with the shoulder brackets to help steady it. Like a futuristic version of this.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tQ6c6GpL8Wk/UCqnQxZ_fuI/AAAAAAAAHrE/Vo0aTC_3O9c/s400/Rambo3-DSHK_02a.jpg

If you remember in the movie the Autobots were firing rockets loaded by hand on a big crossbow from their base.

[5FDP]

Lichlute has his Shockwave review up!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNJLUfn22U4

Awesome :cool:

[DaptoDog]

My Shockwave order with NY is in shipping preparation - should have it next week.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Loopaza Mega Store has a video (https://www.facebook.com/loopaza/videos/vb.932973100097539/1094005220660992/?type=2&theater) showing off the light-up options.

Plus a couple of detailed blog posts from higekumatoytoy with commentary:

Part 1 (http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2598.html), Part 2 (http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2599.html).

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

English review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5QsiFimS3o

[5FDP]

I wish he would just hurry up and get here already!

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Review from The Chosen Prime:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J3uAkEPEVs

Much clearer than the other ones.

[Raider]

Shipping notification from PC. Yay :D

[spiderken17]

Jeez I am glad I have paid for all these MP's already :), My Mp22 arrived yesterday and now it seems Ramjet and Shockwave are not far behind. Happy I just bought an MP cabinet.

[nsm034]

Jeez I am glad I have paid for all these MP's already :), My Mp22 arrived yesterday and now it seems Ramjet and Shockwave are not far behind. Happy I just bought an MP cabinet.

I'm onto my second and even it's nearly full :eek:

[DaptoDog]

Just opened my shipment of 2 Shockwaves and each are double taped.:(

How has everyone else been receiving theirs? This was direct from NY in Japan and they have always been single taped for every MP I've purchased from them. I'm wondering if Takara lifted their quality assurance on this one?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Mine was single-taped, but it was Asia edition stock with the coin.

[DaptoDog]

Mine was single-taped, but it was Asia edition stock with the coin.

Ok ta. My Asian edition MP Clampdown also came double taped from PC so it seems it's just luck of the draw. I've recently been requesting single taped boxes in the order notes but this was after I ordered Shockwave. Still there is no guarantee they will send you one as requested.

[Megatran]

I got 2 from HLJ. One was double taped. So there you go ... a bet each way.

[ZoonMaster5000]

My shockwave from pc was single taped so I'm assuming it's like a random qc check their doing?

[DaptoDog]

Thanks Megatran and Zoonmaster for the feedback. I'm opening one for display so just wanted one MISB. Just bad luck then.

NY do advertise it as never opened in their listing so I've emailed them because I have grounds for a replacement. I know they won't give me one though, then I'll have to decide if I want to do a PayPal claim or just leave it.

[ampoldj]

unless we know one who actually works/worked at TT factory we will never know why some are single or double taped. i first noticed this thing from my DOTM Jetfire Optimus Asia Exclusive. i thought i was ripped off by the seller saying MISB but double taped. Then inspected carefully that it looks tampered in factory when i also went to one hobby store to check their stock which is same side double taped. so this may be QC issue / random check (but shouldnt they tape it when stacking it already in the shipping box?). since all came in one factory I think it gets distributed to Hasbro Asia and Takara Tomy Japan. But they will still claim this is unopened and new as usual.

[DaptoDog]

unless we know one who actually works/worked at TT factory we will never know why some are single or double taped. i first noticed this thing from my DOTM Jetfire Optimus Asia Exclusive. i thought i was ripped off by the seller saying MISB but double taped. Then inspected carefully that it looks tampered in factory when i also went to one hobby store to check their stock which is same side double taped. so this may be QC issue / random check (but shouldnt they tape it when stacking it already in the shipping box?). since all came in one factory I think it gets distributed to Hasbro Asia and Takara Tomy Japan. But they will still claim this is unopened and new as usual.

Yeh I'll just leave it. I remember that following Shockwave I requested single taped boxes on all orders after that, it's the best I can do.