![]() Here, we have the standard plastic suspension packaging with rubber restraints. Copyright stuff is different, of course, but the only thing that stands out is that the original packaging used styrofoam to cushion my beloved tape robot. Looking at the packaging, the differences are minor. I couldn’t do a side-by-side with the original Soundwave, but it feels very authentic from top to bottom. Ravage and Laserbeak are the two cassettes I wanted most, so I’m stuck picking up all three packages. The original release was accompanied by Buzzsaw, as well, so the most I can do is offer a shrug. The thing is: it’s a matter of authenticity. Laserbeak is the quintessential Soundwave minion. The biggest one is that Soundwave comes with Buzzsaw instead of Laserbeak. I don’t have very many criticisms for this toy. They’re quickly becoming hard to find, though, and they’re Walmart-exclusive releases, so you might have to pay quite a bit more. Soundwave cost about $60 at retail, while each of the two-packs retailed for $20. Along with those, we picked up the two cassette two-packs: Laserbeak & Frenzy, and Rumble & Ravage. The Soundwave Transformer itself, who comes packaged with the Buzzsaw cassette tape, is in the biggest box. And it’s just about perfect.Īll in all, we picked up 3 packages totalling right around $100. The coolest (and yes, maybe the silliest) Transformer is in my office and on my shelf. Soundwave has been my favorite Transformer for years and years, and also the one toy I could never get ahold of as a kid.Īnd now, I have Soundwave. For me, the big moment came this summer, a year later, with the release of the G1 Soundwave toy. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.When Walmart announced the return of Generation 1 Transformers toys last summer, it was a topic of much chatter in TheNerdy’s editorial Slack. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. ![]() It comes with Megatron, Shockwave, Soundwave, and Laserbeak action figures, and also includes a Captain’s chair and series-inspired weapon accessories. The line launches with The Decepticon Nemesis Bridge Set. Takara Tomy Transformers Dramatic Capture Series The Decepticon Nemesis Bridge Set | Source: HasbroĪdditionally, the Takara TOMY Dramatic Capture Series is a new collector-focused range that celebrates 40 years of Transformers with G1-inspired figures that feature premium deco and details. In cassette mode, Steeljaw fits in Blaster’s chest while Laserbeak and Ravage fit into Soundwave’s chest.īoth Retro Edition figures are expected to ship on or about February 15, 2024. Transformers Retro 40th Anniversary Blaster and Soundwave | Source: Hasbro Soundwave and Blaster each convert from boombox to robot and have push-button chest cassette doors. These figures are inspired by the original G1 releases and feature multiple character-inspired accessories. The initial assortment includes the Transformers Retro 40th Anniversary Autobot Blaster & Steeljaw and Transformers Retro 40th Anniversary Decepticon Soundwave, Laserbeak, & Ravage. ![]() While a ton of attention has been paid to what’s happening at New York Comic Con (NYCC) this weekend, Hasbro kicked off its Transformers 40th anniversary celebration with new action figures inspired by four decades of battles between the Autobots and Decepticons. Fire up the Cybertronic Spree and get ready for action!
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