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    Default Official launch of Linkin Park's Soundwave

    The golden coloured Soundwave toy for Linkin Park's store SURU had a release party in LA, with band members in attendance.

    Ending up with more of a caramel colouring with some shiny gold parts added, this set of figures (Soundwave, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Ravage, Ratbat) is being sold at their store for US$150, but is already being found at other (mostly Asian) sources.

    Even though this is being touted as a shelf-warming worst-redeco ever, it should be noted that the "urine coloured" Shining Ultra Magnus from 2001 was also considered the worst redeco ever, but can now command a hefty price (after spending nearly 10 years being near worthless - you could buy one for under $50, easily). The last one to sell on ebay last week was US$340.

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    I wonder if the LP guys were embarressed by it? After all it looks almost nothing like the concept.
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    Poor Soundwave. He tried so hard & got so far...

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    It's... a bit weak, a missed opportunity, but I agree with griffin's comment. It may one day become one of those "I wished I'd gotten one when they were so much cheaper and shelf-warming" rare collectibles. Time will tell, I guess. In the meantime though, it is Soundwave and I gotta have one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Megatron View Post
    It's... a bit weak, a missed opportunity, but I agree with griffin's comment. It may one day become one of those "I wished I'd gotten one when they were so much cheaper and shelf-warming" rare collectibles. Time will tell, I guess...
    Yyyeeeaaahhh... Nah, not going to happen.
    Not for this little black duck anyway.

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    Interesting to read that one of the band members actually collects. I wouldn't mind seeing how many he's got..

    Pity about this little Soundwave.. a bit more paint could've been a big improvement.

    If it pops up in front of me for cheap, i'll consider.

    Caramelwave ... not just an ice-cream flavour anymore!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnertwin View Post
    He tried so hard & got so far...
    Hah!

    So I love Linkin Park (or loved, past tense, after their last album(s)) and I love Soundwave, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to buy this.

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    Well there are 7 left on the suru store.
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    Did anyone else here order through SURU?
    Which brings us to where we are today...



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