MP Soundwave now out in TRU stores here

[Sharky]

Filled in the trusurvey online expecting the usual $5 voucher. Nada....
Stress mark at tape deck, let it go or get it replaced? just concerned that it might break sooner.

Mine has the same stress mark in the exact same spot.

Mine is the same also i am not too worried about it as it wont see alot of "play"

[Trent]

Mine has the mark where the mould flashing is but no stress marks or cracks.

[GoktimusPrime]

silly question but if i can grab a couple should i do it and pass them onto other on the board? or just grab one for myself and leave the others on the shelf or other ppl/scalpers?

I like UltraMarginal's idea (see thread link provided by Sinnertwin) -- post sighting on this thread, but consider buying for others on the board if they live in a remote are (i.e. more than 2h drive from their nearest TRU). It does suck that scalpers may benefit from sightings too, but so would genuine fans who may not be members of this community.

Filled in the trusurvey online expecting the usual $5 voucher. Nada....
Stress mark at tape deck, let it go or get it replaced? just concerned that it might break sooner.

If I were you I'd hang onto the receipt, and if I found another Soundwave I'd get it then refund the first one. Or failing that, buy another one and sell the first one at a cheaper price (since it's loose and does have a flaw, but there might be someone willing to buy it at a reduced price). Obviously the former would be more financially beneficial for you.

[fatalportrait]

Just come across a new Hasbro MP Soundwave listing on ebay. Don't know if it's fresh out of TRU or not (location Perth).

For the record, should I be fortunate to see a Soundwave at Northland or Doncaster, I'll pick up an extra (maybe more) and hold it for a board member.

[drifand]

Just come across a new Hasbro MP Soundwave listing on ebay. Don't know if it's fresh out of TRU or not (location Perth).

For the record, should I be fortunate to see a Soundwave at Northland or Doncaster, I'll pick up an extra (maybe more) and hold it for a board member.

Not from WA so far, at least as far as yesterday from our sightings. We are bunch of real helpful chaps.

[liegeprime]

You could try to get another, it's unfortunate that they're in a sealed box & there's no way of checking first. No spring would diminish its playability. I wonder if it's a common issue or limited to random batches, both Hasbro & TT

It's not, Ive just checked mine and yes there is a stressmark on that plastic. looks like the eject play wont be played as much anymore. So much for the figure being a "Masterpiece" oh and mine is a TakaraTomy one...I would imagine the Hasbro one wouldn't be any different (except for the eye color)

[1AZRAEL1]

I don't think it is a stress mark, more of plastic flashing. At least mine is.

[Megatran]

I don't think it is a stress mark, more of plastic flashing. At least mine is.

Plastic flashing. Brings up naughty images.

[UltraMarginal]

silly question but if i can grab a couple should i do it and pass them onto other on the board? or just grab one for myself and leave the others on the shelf or other ppl/scalpers?

If you know of any members here that have communicated interest because their unable to & you're willing to help them, yes. But keep in mind that there may be fans out there who aren't members here who may also like to purchase one.
Only purchase that which you need, would be my suggestion.
Ultra Marginal also has a thread
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=355269

I've closed that thread now so that it doesn't catch fire during the actual sale period. Apart from Megatron who has decided to source from a closer person in melbourne, there was no other serious interest.


I'd suggest picking up a second soundwave for someone else only if theyve asked you directly, otherwise you'll potentially get stuck having to take it back to the store.

I'm picking up two, one for me and one for a friend who is overseas at the moment.


As for the stress mark on the clear plastic at the door hinge, is it a washer or is that litle circle of clear plastic attached to something else? if it's just a washer, the stress mark may have happened during installation and it probably wont see any more loads to make it stress more than it already has.

[Lint]

i was looking at my takara soundwave and it has the same thing. mine looks like it came from being poorly cut off a runner.

Yep my TT one has got it too. I'm not really that bothered.