Soundwave
Series – RID
Subline – Combiner Force
Size/class - Deluxe
Wave - 2
Released here – Not yet
Approximate Retail Price – Prob $29
Approximate Size - 15cm
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode – Cybertronian Hummer
Main Colours – Blue, Grey, Red
Main Accessories – Cannon




Robot Mode


Like Blurr being an amalgamation of RB and Generations Blurr figures, this Soundwave seems to be an amalgamation of the TFPrime and Fall of Cybertron Soundwave toys. The head sculpt is most definitely a carry over from TFPRime (the precursor cartoon to the current RID series) and the proportions are very in line with most of the other RID figures. However with the added shoulder cannon, distinctive chest and bulkier limbs he is certainly as shout out to the Soundwave figures of old and looks pretty tough and impressive. The shoulder cannon can be removed to be used as a handgun.


Vehicle Mode


This is where the toy really calls out to the Fall of Cybertron figure. Ruby translucent wheels along with a roof cannon and a bulky blue Cybertronian-armored car is the flavor here and the flavor is good! He has a more distinctive cockpit which is a definite plus, but the peg that holds the roof cannon in is way too long, it makes it look ungainly sitting on top. This peg flaw is made up for somewhat by the fact that the cannon can not only be swiveled 360 degrees but also be tilted up and down.

Transformation
Very straight forward - no surprises here

Overall
Not a bad Soundwave and combines his facial look from Prime with his vehicle look from FOC well. However there is an Activators version on the horizon that will come with Laserbeak so it may be worth waiting for that one.



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