Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave

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Not entirely surprising given the existence of Blaster, but still fairly out of the blue (heh), the Transformers Facebook page has just revealed a full-colour image of the upcoming Leader class Titans Return Soundwave figure too, which shares the same base mold as the Autobot communications specialist! No more information at the moment, but check it out below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub.

Presenting: the Leader Class figure of our favorite recon expert.

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Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754243)
Posted by ScottyP on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:13am CST

I'm glad in this case that the Headmaster gimmick is so widespread. That head is just, damn. Too happy or bloated or something? Guess what I'm getting at is there's bound to be a decent alternative at some point to swap that out with, whether from Takara or one of the individual Titanmasters.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754245)
Posted by Cobotron on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:17am CST

I like it for the reasons Delta doesn't. Like the clear cassette door, and the really OG toy head sculpt. Lots of retooling going on with the legs, and new feet. Different enough to have both he and Blaster for me!
I wonder how different his Base Mode will look?

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754246)
Posted by Agamemnon on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:22am CST

I suppose giant legs are better than a giant abdomen. *coughTitaniumcough*

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754247)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:24am CST

The Classics-style Soundwave we've all been aching for though slightly oversized? Or the surrogate MP Soundwave that'll save me $300?

Either way, with me only having like three problems with him (the visor being to wide [kind of looking like surprise], it's color [gettin' real tired of your yellow-visored Soundwaves, Hasbro], and the weapon [y u no battery???]), I'm really digging it. I assume it's safe to say Sound-Dave here will be one of the Toy Fair reveals, then?

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754248)
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:25am CST

Eyes are too wide. Looks like he caught Starscream undressing or something.

At least he has two guns, unlike the FOC version.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754250)
Posted by Noideaforaname on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:30am CST

That... turned out a lot differently than I thought.

My first thought was "fan custom" since the head's all weird. Soundwave typically has a very narrow eye-band and his helmet IS the angular chevrons; this one's got a huuuuge visor and the chevrons are looking tacked onto a rounded helmet.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754251)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:31am CST

ZeroWolf wrote:This looks bare bones even for a hasbro release so I'm calling this a test shot. There is no way they would release something like this. Still not keen on the head either.

See => CW Wheeljack >:oP

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754253)
Posted by Optimizzy on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:46am CST

my choice to skip this one seems like a wise one...good, money spent elsewhere

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754255)
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:46am CST

I like this, though the visor thing I only noticed once someone had mentioned it. Also is a yellow visor that off putting? I know it was red in the cartoon but that's not a deal breaker to me.

I wonder...can you link blasters base mode to soundwaves base mode? I like the idea of the pair of them owning competing nightclubs that are right next to each other.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754256)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:48am CST

ZeroWolf wrote:I like this, though the visor thing I only noticed once someone had mentioned it. Also is a yellow visor that off putting? I know it was red in the cartoon but that's not a deal breaker to me.

I wonder...can you link blasters base mode to soundwaves base mode? I like the idea of the pair of them owning competing nightclubs that are right next to each other.

Yes, they (should) all use a similar clip system (seen on o/p's inner leg) so you should be able to link all of the base mode figures together, hope they show this off at the toy fair...

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754257)
Posted by Autobot N on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:52am CST

Aside from the elongated head, it looks pretty good.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754259)
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on January 11th, 2016 @ 11:57am CST

Yellow visor win!! Always always prefer the yellow visor.

Still a little... Oddly shaped. Not a fan of this massive headmaster nonsense, though.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754260)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:00pm CST

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Yellow visor win!! Always always prefer the yellow visor.

Still a little... Oddly shaped. Not a fan of this massive headmaster nonsense, though.

Probably due to the helmet; unlike blaster, who had the visor attached to the helmet, soundwaves appears to be molded in his headmaster, thus leading to a bit of strange proportions

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754261)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:01pm CST

Blurr I can handle, Soundave I cannot. He looks like he just saw something that made his tape deck skip..

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754262)
Posted by Gearslide on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:01pm CST

That thing looks like someone took apart a G1 Soundwave toy, then gave it modern articulation and gimmicks. I love it.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754263)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:02pm CST

No matter what the size class is, that thing looks terrible.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754264)
Posted by Autobot N on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:03pm CST

Given that the news article did not provide it, here is a better image:

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754265)
Posted by Cobotron on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:04pm CST

ZeroWolf wrote: I like the idea of the pair of them owning competing nightclubs that are right next to each other.

THIS! All day... ALL NIGHT! :DANCE:

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754266)
Posted by Va'al on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:05pm CST

And hot on the heels of the official reveal on social media, we also have digital renderings of Titans Return Leader class Soundwave, in robot, base, boombox modes, plus his tiny Headmaster Titan Master self operating the base, and some artwork (probably based on Emiliano Santalucia's design work). Check it all out mirrored below!

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754267)
Posted by leokearon on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:06pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
MemphisR56 wrote:
There's a few details there that don't exactly scream Blurr, but then again they're probably going to re-use this someone along the line.

The rumour is they will reuse this for Brainstorm. I dont see how that is happening, but that's what the transmissions podcast said.

They could possible, if they could move the part of the vehicle where the gun is back over the rest of the side and stick a pair of wings on it.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754268)
Posted by Evil Eye on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:07pm CST

That stereo mode is pretty terrible.

Pass.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754270)
Posted by Microraptor on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:11pm CST

This would look SOOO GOOD if it weren't for that tall visor. Just a bit more paint to elongate the faceplate and it would be perfection.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754271)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:14pm CST

Wait, is his Titan Master colored like Music Label "Sonic White" Soundwave (but in gray)?

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754272)
Posted by Autobot N on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:17pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Wait, is his Titan Master colored like Music Label "Sonic White" Soundwave (but in gray)?

Actually, he kinda looks like SG Soundwave, but with gray:

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754273)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:18pm CST

daaawwwhhh, tiny soundwave is soo cute

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754274)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:18pm CST

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Wait, is his Titan Master colored like Music Label "Sonic White" Soundwave (but in gray)?

Actually, he kinda looks like SG Soundwave, but with gray:

Erm, that's who SG Soundwave got his deco from, sweetie.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754275)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:21pm CST

Microraptor wrote:This would look SOOO GOOD if it weren't for that tall visor. Just a bit more paint to elongate the faceplate and it would be perfection.

Well, it's still possible that whomever took the pic didn't plug soundwaves head in all the way, the render shows how it should look, so, that's a good sign.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754276)
Posted by Autobot N on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:21pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Wait, is his Titan Master colored like Music Label "Sonic White" Soundwave (but in gray)?

Actually, he kinda looks like SG Soundwave, but with gray:
Erm, that's who SG Soundwave got his deco from, sweetie.

Oh. At least the TP guys weren't wrong.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754277)
Posted by Jones on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:25pm CST

Va'al wrote:Not entirely surprising given the existence of Blaster, but still fairly out of the blue (heh), the Transformers Facebook page has just revealed a full-colour image of the upcoming Leader class Titans Return Soundwave figure too, which shares the same base mold as the Autobot communications specialist! No more information at the moment, but check it out below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub.

Presenting: the Leader Class figure of our favorite recon expert.

The person who created that graphic definitely chose the wrong picture. His face and legs are oriented in a way that makes him look way worse than he should.

This pic is way better:

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754278)
Posted by Autobot N on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:30pm CST

Jones wrote:(snip)
The person who created that graphic definitely chose the wrong picture. His face and legs are oriented in a way that makes him look way worse than he should.

This pic is way better:

Since when was Hasbro known for good stock photos anyway?

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754279)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:32pm CST

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:
Jones wrote:(snip)
The person who created that graphic definitely chose the wrong picture. His face and legs are oriented in a way that makes him look way worse than he should.

This pic is way better:

Since when was Hasbro known for good stock photos anyway?

I don't think they were ever known for that :lol:

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754280)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:33pm CST

Takara, please save this mold with some better paint apps! Though, even then, nothing can fix the dodgy "boombox" mode.

I'm hoping that Blurr is just a test shot too. The blue is all wrong, and there is almost no paint detail.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754281)
Posted by Spotter5 on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:35pm CST

Want this! Soundwave superior!

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754282)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:36pm CST

Wolfman Jake wrote:

Takara, please save this mold with some better paint apps!

What paint apps do you want on him? He seems pretty G1 accurate, and there doesn't seem to be much molded detail to pick out...

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754283)
Posted by leokearon on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:37pm CST

I'll probably wait for the SoundBlaster version

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Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754284)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:39pm CST

leokearon wrote:

I'll probably wait for the SoundBlaster version

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Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754285)
Posted by Cobotron on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:39pm CST

Leo, you don't waist any time, do you? :lol:

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754287)
Posted by Autobot N on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:45pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:
Jones wrote:(snip)
The person who created that graphic definitely chose the wrong picture. His face and legs are oriented in a way that makes him look way worse than he should.

This pic is way better:

Since when was Hasbro known for good stock photos anyway?

I don't think they were ever known for that

That's the point

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754288)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:46pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:

Takara, please save this mold with some better paint apps!

What paint apps do you want on him? He seems pretty G1 accurate, and there doesn't seem to be much molded detail to pick out...

Red visor, for one. The knees caps should be silver, as well as the insides of his lower legs, his chest needs some gold line detailing on either side of the tape door, the shoulder cannon desperately needs red detailing on the missile pods, and maybe put some silver on the small triangle in the middle of his helmet crest like on the MP, just to bring out some of the mold detailing and break up the predominant blue on the top of his head. Finally, make the blue plastic a few shades darker. Soundwave is DARK blue.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754289)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:47pm CST

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:
Jones wrote:(snip)
The person who created that graphic definitely chose the wrong picture. His face and legs are oriented in a way that makes him look way worse than he should.

This pic is way better:

Since when was Hasbro known for good stock photos anyway?

I don't think they were ever known for that

That's the point .

I know, I just needed the laugh :-D

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754290)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:49pm CST

Wolfman Jake wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:

Takara, please save this mold with some better paint apps!

What paint apps do you want on him? He seems pretty G1 accurate, and there doesn't seem to be much molded detail to pick out...

Red visor, for one. The knees caps should be silver, as well as the insides of his lower legs, his chest needs some gold line detailing on either side of the tape door, the shoulder cannon desperately needs red detailing on the missile pods, and maybe put some silver on the small triangle in the middle of his helmet crest like on the MP, just to bring out some of the mold detailing and break up the predominant blue on the top of his head. Finally, make the blue plastic a few shades darker. Soundwave is DARK blue.

Fair enough; that's quite a lot of missing app's actually - although I'm not surprised >:oP

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754291)
Posted by Questworld12 on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:55pm CST

I'll most likely buy it. So, I'm wondering what is the fiction here? Is this a giant version of Soundwave with regular Soundwave as the head or is this regular Soundwave with a mini Soundwave in him? I never understood Targetmasters or Headmasters fiction.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754292)
Posted by Cobotron on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:58pm CST

Just a bit of retooling going on here.

Anybody remember seeing a clear shot of Twincast's head mode sans helmet? I'd like to see how they compare.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754293)
Posted by steals_your_goats on January 11th, 2016 @ 1:00pm CST

Blurr looks cool but he does need paint. As for Soundwave, I LOVE it. Soundwave is my favorite decepticon and I'm very happy with this version. The clear tape deck is awesome and I think the wide looking visor is due to poor photography. I'm really looking forward to this release.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754294)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 11th, 2016 @ 1:01pm CST

Cobotron wrote:Just a bit of retooling going on here.

Anybody remember seeing a clear shot of Twincast's head mode sans helmet? I'd like to see how they compare.

They kinda cheaped out with Soundwave's "Mini-Me" there. Having the speakers on the legs is just all wrong. It doesn't even match the "Transtector" remolding.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754295)
Posted by Starsaber468 on January 11th, 2016 @ 1:05pm CST

This is why I love when hasbro makes figures cause Takara has been recently just fixing their mistakes and lets see how much of his mistakes gets fixed by takara

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754296)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 11th, 2016 @ 1:07pm CST

Cobotron wrote:Just a bit of retooling going on here.

Anybody remember seeing a clear shot of Twincast's head mode sans helmet? I'd like to see how they compare.

Here's the best that I know of, please note that the faces do not match...

The one that we will be getting is likely to be the one pictured in the prototype image

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754297)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 11th, 2016 @ 1:08pm CST

damn soundwave looks pretty lame, hope he looks better in person cause i was really looking forward to him. Blurr on the other hand looks awesome, so glad hes a deluxe was worried he was going to be a voyager

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754299)
Posted by william-james88 on January 11th, 2016 @ 1:12pm CST

Delta Magnus wrote:That stereo mode is pretty terrible.

Pass.

Totally agree. I was kinda on board until I saw that pic :SICK:

I much preffer Blaster's alt mode which makes me realize how this Soundwave is clearly the recedo here.

Hellscream9999 wrote:daaawwwhhh, tiny soundwave is soo cute

The targetmaster is my favourite part of this reveal.

Cobotron wrote::lol: I like it for the reasons Delta doesn't. Like the clear cassette door, and the really OG toy head sculpt. Lots of retooling going on with the legs, and new feet. Different enough to have both he and Blaster for me!
I wonder how different his Base Mode will look?

I shed one manly tear knowing I have lost my good friend Cobotron.

He was so young.

PS: Here is the difference between the base modes, Soundwave's is blue and has an extra gun.

In general, while I would love to have a soundwave to go with my leader Megatron and Sarscream, the fact that there is nothing new with the base mode, and that it really looks like Blaster redeco'd (and less interestingly too with the alt mode), makes me think I will instead just get Blaster and have him battle Megs and Starscream and that will be that. FOC Soundwave is still the main classics soundwave as far as I am concerned for my collection.

I am still glad he is getting some love,but as with leader Megatron, one version of this mold is enough and I will go for the superior one.

Soundwave Inferior!

Re: Transformers Titans Return Leader Class Soundwave (1754302)
Posted by Cobotron on January 11th, 2016 @ 1:15pm CST

william-james88 wrote:I shed one manly tear knowing I have lost my good friend Cobotron.

NOPE! Not getting rid of me that easy Senor Poopy Pants! :-P

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