I’ve got the legacy on the way. Missed out on Netflix (never turned up in stores here), same with SS86 Rumble. Considered getting bridge crew just for Soundwave ( have Earthrise Megatron and Siege Shockwave). Was super excited when this was announced.
They should get rid of the weird things under his forearms, remove the detailing there, and get his legs to spin the other way. In the G1 the outside was smooth
I've had siege laserbeak and ravage since they released, I've been waiting years for soundwave to re-release and with the legacy set I got 2 of the cassettes I still needed (buzzsaw and rumble), I got frenzy for my birthday from a friend, and now all I need is ratbat, which is rumored to be in that perceptor multipack. Overall I love this soundwave, besides the arm gaps (which I already printed some gap fillers for) he's perfect.
Sublime comparative review, my bro! Hope you are holding up well with everything that is going on in your life right now. As a mould collector, I went with the Takara Soundblaster (for the Siege tooling, albeit the double-chest compartmant retool). The Shattered Glass version ought to cover this outdated tooling (albeit the new bandana head tooling). For many, the Core Class version ought to be a good enough stand-in for an accurate mainline Soundwave until a proper brand-new tooling worthy of this Decepticon General comes around. For me personally, I still use the (completely Reprolabelled) Music Label (Blue) Soundwave as my Generations one, good bro. Nothing beats that one, man!
@superroboted Same here, my bro (as long as Blaster is in robot mode). Reprolabelled him as well as they both look splendid together! 🤩 PS. I got all the G1-sized microcasette moulds from KFC toys, and let me tell you, man, the sheer fun & play hours are staggering! 😍 🎶 🎵
Imma have to reconsider getting this. My Netflix one has a little yellowing, and I really want a clean Soundwave for the collection. Nice review Cuz'!!
I got every soundwave neflix, bridge, SG and now united. I’ll probably say this one is the best of them. My bridge soundwave looks so dark the blue almost looks black. Maybe it’s just my copy but the reason I like this one the best.
Great review Super Robot Ed!!! I hope this new Soundwave figure doesn't yellow, the way the Netflix version does. (sigh) I'm a sucker for Soundwave and his cassettes, so I got this set primarily for Buzzsaw and a new Earth-alt mode Soundwave that hopefully won't have it's gray parts turn yellowish-brown. lol :D Keep on being amazing.
As soon as I heard this was coming out I ebayed my netflix soundwave (but left out lazerbeak😅) I have a hard time keeping doubles so Studio Rumble and Ravage also went. This will complete my G1season 1 release of the toys I focused on collecting. 😂
Congratulations! I have never gotten to the point of finishing a set with Transformers. Just as I believe I complete a set Hasbro announces a new updated figure that looks loads better than the current offering. Windcharger and the Omnibots are the ones I need to fully finish my set. Fingers crossed for an Omnibot three pack, and we already know Hasbro will do a Windcharger update.
I'm new I've noticed Soundwaves and Megatrons are tough to get and I missed out on Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime ....... thanks for helping me make up my mind to buy this while I can
Do you think this new legacy united soundwave will have the same yellowing issue as the old Netflix soundwave? Or is the grey plastic different and won’t yellow.
For a soundwave party, I have enough soundwave figures now. I got this plus the nemesis bridge set. Considering the current price of the Laserbeak and ravage double pack, it was a better decision in my case.
Is it normal that there’s a thigh gap preventing him from standing with his legs straight down and closer together? Also, his arms kind of click in place when trying to pose him. There’s no fluent movement. 😢
If you don't mind him being a Cassettebot instead of a Casetticon, Bullseye from the Target Optimus pack would give you three of each mold for the missing spot in the thumbnail picture. I'm getting the SG version, so pass. But I really hope Buzzsaw gets released again elsewhere.
I'm wondering when we're going to get a Cybertron mode laserbeak the way he appeared in the pilot first episode? We got Jazz, Wheeljack and Bumblebee so far.
@@superroboted Absolutely 100% agreed. I'm surprised even a 3rd party hasn't attempted yet .. they even tried making the Tetra Jets (Impossible toys) but no Cybertron mode laserbeak? Ahhh man. 😀. Maybe it will coincide when they make the proper lamp post Soundwave one day. :)
Does anyone else have problems with Legacy United Soundwave where at least one of his legs can't transform due to the peg on the panel, and the hole on his sole not aligning properly? And also, with Ravage not aligning correctly? Like, my Ravage can transform, but in cassette mode none of the tabs fall into each other.
oh man that bridge forearms!. i just wish they just remolded his forearms.. to get rid of those guns. they're forearm guns are nice play features. but it hurts the animation accuracy
I just couldn’t pull the trigger on him for buzzsaw & pay more as my soundwave isn’t yellowing yet but if mine was then yes I would of as I did for Jetfire but he is staying in the box till I know the 2nd run won’t yellow but have heard he has lose joints.
I would get the Legacy version because you are getting a Soundwave that won't yellow and the tapes you don't have. I have the Bridge set and I prefer that Soundwave more, but I wish I had the Buzzsaw and the toy accurate Blue Frenzy/Rumble. I just got tired of paying for Soundwave multiple times. I'm not doing it again for a couple of tapes.
@jerminatorx1 I would get the Legacy version if you have the Netflix version as you get a clean Soundwave, Buzzsaw, and another Rumble. It's a win win imo!!
Nah nah nah, don’t bring up the rumble frenzy debate. So in everything but the og toys, frenzy is red cause he angy and red is angy. But since this is the toy esc box set I’ll say Frenzy for the blue boy
As a REAL G1 fan that was 6 when the REAL Transformers aired in ‘84 I think I can say that this Soundwave ALWAYS SUCKED. A step BACK from the original. So damn stupid having the damn batteries looking remedial. It’s simple minded “sheeple people” who can’t think on their own who forever think this thing is “good”.
Those condors are the worst looking “cassettes” I’ve ever seen. The original Microchange G1 Transformer cassettes look more realistic. That Laserbeak/Buzzsaw wouldn’t even pass as a hard drive.
*Which Soundwave will you buy?!?*
@@superroboted all of the above? Lol well that's what happened anyway
@@krizilid 🤣🤣🤣
@@krizilid I finally got the Netflix one over a year ago as I never bought the Siege version
The 86, I hope 😅
The Netflix Soundwave toy!
Only gotten this one for Buzzsaw
I think for a lot of people, Buzzsaw was the only reason. However it's clean, and I hope it does not yellow like the Netflix version.
Same.
@@superroboted That may be a second reason to get this if this one doesn't yellow
I can keep my netflix one in cassette mode
Same
As expected. Glad I got the 3-pack. The Shockwave and Soundwave alone made me dip, and that Megatron was a nice surprise.
It was I agree.
I’ve got the legacy on the way. Missed out on Netflix (never turned up in stores here), same with SS86 Rumble. Considered getting bridge crew just for Soundwave ( have Earthrise Megatron and Siege Shockwave). Was super excited when this was announced.
They should get rid of the weird things under his forearms, remove the detailing there, and get his legs to spin the other way. In the G1 the outside was smooth
That will probably happen for the studio series 86 one as they said they will make every character that was in the movie
I've had siege laserbeak and ravage since they released, I've been waiting years for soundwave to re-release and with the legacy set I got 2 of the cassettes I still needed (buzzsaw and rumble), I got frenzy for my birthday from a friend, and now all I need is ratbat, which is rumored to be in that perceptor multipack. Overall I love this soundwave, besides the arm gaps (which I already printed some gap fillers for) he's perfect.
I got this and I love it. I missed out on Netflix Soundwave and 86 Rumble, so this set checks a lot of boxes.
Awesome
Sublime comparative review, my bro! Hope you are holding up well with everything that is going on in your life right now.
As a mould collector, I went with the Takara Soundblaster (for the Siege tooling, albeit the double-chest compartmant retool). The Shattered Glass version ought to cover this outdated tooling (albeit the new bandana head tooling). For many, the Core Class version ought to be a good enough stand-in for an accurate mainline Soundwave until a proper brand-new tooling worthy of this Decepticon General comes around. For me personally, I still use the (completely Reprolabelled) Music Label (Blue) Soundwave as my Generations one, good bro. Nothing beats that one, man!
I still have my Music Label Soundblaster, and Device Label Blaster which can actually hold G1 cassettes too!!!
@superroboted Same here, my bro (as long as Blaster is in robot mode). Reprolabelled him as well as they both look splendid together! 🤩
PS. I got all the G1-sized microcasette moulds from KFC toys, and let me tell you, man, the sheer fun & play hours are staggering! 😍 🎶 🎵
Imma have to reconsider getting this. My Netflix one has a little yellowing, and I really want a clean Soundwave for the collection. Nice review Cuz'!!
I kinda like him but the Bridge version is still my favorite!!!
Wait for the studio series remold version
@@ikhypk They been talking about that since 2022..
I got every soundwave neflix, bridge, SG and now united. I’ll probably say this one is the best of them. My bridge soundwave looks so dark the blue almost looks black. Maybe it’s just my copy but the reason I like this one the best.
This one sits between the Bridge and the Netflix set as each figure the blue still varies
Great review Super Robot Ed!!! I hope this new Soundwave figure doesn't yellow, the way the Netflix version does. (sigh) I'm a sucker for Soundwave and his cassettes, so I got this set primarily for Buzzsaw and a new Earth-alt mode Soundwave that hopefully won't have it's gray parts turn yellowish-brown. lol :D Keep on being amazing.
Hey Thanks for Watching!!! Hasbro really pushing it but they are out to make money so it is what it is.
@@superroboted You're welcome!! I agree, I have the Siege, Legacy year 1, Netflix, and soon the Legacy United Soundwave figures. lol :D
As soon as I heard this was coming out I ebayed my netflix soundwave (but left out lazerbeak😅) I have a hard time keeping doubles so Studio Rumble and Ravage also went. This will complete my G1season 1 release of the toys I focused on collecting. 😂
Congratulations!
I have never gotten to the point of finishing a set with Transformers. Just as I believe I complete a set Hasbro announces a new updated figure that looks loads better than the current offering.
Windcharger and the Omnibots are the ones I need to fully finish my set.
Fingers crossed for an Omnibot three pack, and we already know Hasbro will do a Windcharger update.
I see you have allot of soundwaves....I have allot of soundwaves too 😂
I have waaay too many Soundwaves...my wallet cries!!
My older Soundwave is yellowing, so a replacement is in order here
You have to wonder if they did the yellowing mistake on purpose so we have to buy the same toy twice because it happened to too many figures
Great review Ed.
Thank you Much Appreciated 👍🏽
I'm new I've noticed Soundwaves and Megatrons are tough to get and I missed out on Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime ....... thanks for helping me make up my mind to buy this while I can
They are unfortunately but Hasbro made it that way.
The cassette that comes with this Soundwave is toy accurate frenzy. There, I said it.
This might be my last year of collecting, so i got this set. If ss86 decides to design thi over, hopefully I'm still interested.my wallet is tired.
Do you think this new legacy united soundwave will have the same yellowing issue as the old Netflix soundwave? Or is the grey plastic different and won’t yellow.
@@basicskill710 I hope it doesn't but so far so good no yellowing but as always time will tell ..
Modern chugs managed to surpass mp10 optimus and debatebly even mp44.
But mp13 still stands as the best soundwave. 3rd party excluded.
💯💯💯
I just pre-ordered this soundwave just because of the cassettes alone. I hope it's worth it
It should be...
I have the Netflix one but hopefully I can find this one soon in stores
I hope people can find this
nice deep dive!
Thanks 👍🏽
I hope they don't make us wait too long for a G1 Universe [Red Guy] and I pray to Primus they don't multipack him with yet *another* Soundwave.
I'm tapped out on Soundwave atm myself
For a soundwave party, I have enough soundwave figures now. I got this plus the nemesis bridge set. Considering the current price of the Laserbeak and ravage double pack, it was a better decision in my case.
Yeah this is getting as bad or if not worse than Prime
I still got the siege & netflix versions i might get this set. Thats if it comes out at targets & walmarts
You said that the plastics were changed, hopefully it's so the grey bits doesn't yellow this time.
It shouldn't I hope this time
I found net flix sound wave at my local wall mart at the time and he still in the box and yes the yellowing is a problem yellowed in the box smh😮
Same thing happened with SH Starscream and I kept him in a box, in storage so yeah it looks pretty bad
Is it normal that there’s a thigh gap preventing him from standing with his legs straight down and closer together? Also, his arms kind of click in place when trying to pose him. There’s no fluent movement. 😢
If you don't mind him being a Cassettebot instead of a Casetticon, Bullseye from the Target Optimus pack would give you three of each mold for the missing spot in the thumbnail picture.
I'm getting the SG version, so pass. But I really hope Buzzsaw gets released again elsewhere.
I'm wondering when we're going to get a Cybertron mode laserbeak the way he appeared in the pilot first episode? We got Jazz, Wheeljack and Bumblebee so far.
The cassettes need a little overhaul, and we need that version of Laserbeak ASAP!!!
@@superroboted Absolutely 100% agreed. I'm surprised even a 3rd party hasn't attempted yet .. they even tried making the Tetra Jets (Impossible toys) but no Cybertron mode laserbeak? Ahhh man. 😀. Maybe it will coincide when they make the proper lamp post Soundwave one day. :)
Oh u got all three now? Solute…lol. I just want the cassettes. I bet they will have all new cassettes when the studio series drops too.
I dunno what possessed me to do that but I did🫤
Does anyone else have problems with Legacy United Soundwave where at least one of his legs can't transform due to the peg on the panel, and the hole on his sole not aligning properly? And also, with Ravage not aligning correctly? Like, my Ravage can transform, but in cassette mode none of the tabs fall into each other.
Yes
26:49 when you put 2 soundwaves side by side it seems like the back soundwave wanna tickle the butt of the front soundwave
🤣🤣🤣
oh man that bridge forearms!. i just wish they just remolded his forearms.. to get rid of those guns. they're forearm guns are nice play features. but it hurts the animation accuracy
Those were left over Siege parts which to this day still irk me.
@@superroboted yeah totally!!! so close to being near perfect.
Mine is coming Friday
Awesome!!!
I am sick and tired of the RIRFIB/RIBFIR debate, since I grew up watching the cartoon and saw Rumble as one of the Major Characters in that show.
There is no debate. It was the cartoon vs the toy. Not our fault
I only have the first Siege release.
Why is the pic on the box for Core Class?
I have been asking the same thing🤣
I just couldn’t pull the trigger on him for buzzsaw & pay more as my soundwave isn’t yellowing yet but if mine was then yes I would of as I did for Jetfire but he is staying in the box till I know the 2nd run won’t yellow but have heard he has lose joints.
United has loose joints but not as bad as the Bridge version.
Which one would you recommend to somebody who already has the yellowflix version?
I would get the Legacy version because you are getting a Soundwave that won't yellow and the tapes you don't have. I have the Bridge set and I prefer that Soundwave more, but I wish I had the Buzzsaw and the toy accurate Blue Frenzy/Rumble. I just got tired of paying for Soundwave multiple times. I'm not doing it again for a couple of tapes.
Depends if you want Buzzsaw, I'd say.
@jerminatorx1 I would get the Legacy version if you have the Netflix version as you get a clean Soundwave, Buzzsaw, and another Rumble. It's a win win imo!!
Need buzzsaw
Nah nah nah, don’t bring up the rumble frenzy debate. So in everything but the og toys, frenzy is red cause he angy and red is angy. But since this is the toy esc box set I’ll say Frenzy for the blue boy
Buzzsaw and I rename the rest 🤣
That's what it's all about!!!
As a REAL G1 fan that was 6 when the REAL Transformers aired in ‘84 I think I can say that this Soundwave ALWAYS SUCKED.
A step BACK from the original. So damn stupid having the damn batteries looking remedial.
It’s simple minded “sheeple people” who can’t think on their own who forever think this thing is “good”.
I think it looks good. Sure it's not mind blowing MP level, but it's good.
Those condors are the worst looking “cassettes” I’ve ever seen. The original Microchange G1 Transformer cassettes look more realistic. That Laserbeak/Buzzsaw wouldn’t even pass as a hard drive.
Man we all know this is ish but I agree they could do better at that size
I found net flix sound wave at my local wall mart at the time and he still in the box and yes the yellowing is a problem yellowed in the box smh😮