Toy Review: Generations FOC Shockwave

[Sam]

The legs look too weak for my liking. But seeing how I don't have any Shockwave figure, I might pick this up.

[GoktimusPrime]

The legs look too weak for my liking.

Then he's G1 accurate!

[liegeprime]

Shame about the downsizing, will still get though, plus that foc jazz coz I'm repurposing it as classics searchlight in my collection.

[Bumbleb33]

Popped open mine tonight and very impressed, his joints were all super tight and though his legs are hollow it seems to suit him.
I love that his gun is interchangeable for single barrel or triple barrel mode, triple being my preferred option.
I also found that you can store the front section of his gun in the lower section of his back under his backpack which I personally think looks really neat.
Lots of personality and colours are great, get him when you can

[snaketales]

I'm tempted to pull the wings off his back for a more streamlined robot mode (as my son found out , they're attached just via a ball and socket. It takes some force, but they can be removed and replaced).

[Sutton]

Got him in the mail today. He's a good figure and will do fine as a Classics Shockwave - I don't see us getting a more accurate version of him anytime soon. The WFC/FOC style is a little more triangular and detailed than most of the Classics figures, but it works well enough. Some silver or grey paint on his thighs may help, and the chest too depending on which version you prefer. But the eye DEFINITELY needs to be yellow. It's just how it is.

He's a little on the small side and the plastic used is different to most other classics - it has the powdery feel of some third party products.

The silver gun attachment doesn't like staying on. It doesn't lock in at all, just slides over the top loosely. Probably going to have to glue it on, I think. Meanwhile the connection point to the forearm is evil tight.

As far as taking his wings off, that would work fine to help give him a more G1 silhouette, and doesn't really affect the transformation to bullshit-spaceship anyway. But doing so will remove a lot of the optical illusion of bulk that's there at the moment, and will really show how small he is compared to other classics Cons.

[Decepticon]

He looks soooo tiny
Expecting him in the mail soon. must look under the plant pot by the front door! he may be under there somewhere!

[BigTransformerTrev]

I got my FoC Shockwave shipped in with Wave 1 from the states about a month ago because I simply couldn't wait! I do like the figure, was not sure about his alt mode but then I suppose it is a good take on the 'flying gun' mode. Was much happier with him than FoC Optimus who I don't think looks nearly as impressive as WFC Optimus, and there is something about Jazz's legs and face that make me rate him 2nd to Shockwave as well.

Liked the FoC Shockwave that much I have gone online and bought an Alternators: Shockblast, so I can have my own little Shockwave display. Anyone know every iteration of him? Think I'm missing a few

I have:
G1: Shockwave
Energon: Shockblast
Animated: Shockwave (Purple)
DOTM: Shockwave (Voyager)
Robot Heroes: Shockwave
Kre-O: Shockwave
Alternators: Shockblast (in mail)
(DOTM Shockwave Lollipop head)

I don't have:
Action Master: Shockwave
Animated Shockwave (Longarm colours)
DOTM: Shockwave with fusion tank

I'm sure there are prob some others I'm not even aware exist lol Out of the one's I am aware I am missing I think I only really want the Action Master

[5FDP]

Anyone know every iteration of him? Think I'm missing a few

Here's a good starting point for you.

[1AZRAEL1]

If you don't mind non official stuff, there is a wst Shockwave which is really neat.

But yea, i really liked foc Shockwave alot more than i thought i would. Great figure.