Does dotm shockwave fit with classicsverse?

[Hursticon]

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

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

[Quickstrike]

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

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

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

[Hursticon]

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

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

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

[GoktimusPrime]

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

[griffin]

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

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

[gdmetro]

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

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

[Fonecrusher]

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