Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images
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Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730557)
Posted by steve2275 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 8:39am CDT
Posted by steve2275 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 8:39am CDT
shockingingly sweet
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730564)
Posted by RiddlerJ on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:01am CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:01am CDT
OH GOOD GRAVY YES!
I'll still wait for the reviews to come in (I almost picked up MP Rodimus V1) but most likely I'm grabbing Shocky.
I'll still wait for the reviews to come in (I almost picked up MP Rodimus V1) but most likely I'm grabbing Shocky.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730565)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:01am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:01am CDT
He comes with his own tiny Shockwave he can hold?! SERIOUSLY?! 
I'm so getting this figure.
I'm so getting this figure.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730576)
Posted by Insurgent on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:18am CDT
Posted by Insurgent on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:18am CDT
That is the perfect accessories to him. I was happy we were getting solid hands, never liked translucent ones, but great for those who want translucent that we can choose our own. I wonder if the hands can stay on for alt mode? Should be able to.
Oh my, this is the perfect Shockwave.
Oh my, this is the perfect Shockwave.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730578)
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:18am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:18am CDT
WOW, this is litetrally everything we wanted when we saw the prototype. The backpack is optional and can be configured differently. I dont midn the partformig one bit, since this is basically the G1 toy done as right as possible. Oh man, this is phenominal. The scale is great and most of all the price is geat. 175$ US BBTS? No thanks, as I predicted, you can get this guy for as low as 100$ plus shipping.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730580)
Posted by RhA on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:22am CDT
Posted by RhA on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:22am CDT
Shockwave looks perfect. Well done, Takara!
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730583)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:37am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:37am CDT
Who'd have thought that Shockwave "plays" with himself. What a perv 
Light piping? Wow! First time in MP. Just get rid of any electronic gimmick please!
Estimate...........March 2016.
Light piping? Wow! First time in MP. Just get rid of any electronic gimmick please!
Estimate...........March 2016.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730588)
Posted by triKlops on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:41am CDT
Posted by triKlops on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:41am CDT
Big thumbs up all around on Shockers.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730589)
Posted by Evil Eye on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:42am CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:42am CDT
Am I the only one who wants to see this guy redeco'd into his G1 toy colours? As sweet as this looks I'd just love him in that gorgeous dark purple.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730593)
Posted by robotmel on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:51am CDT
There you go Scotty Ive fixed that for ya!
Joking aside, why have you used some second hand watermarked photos when there are clean versions just further up this thread?
I had more or less convinced myself into giving up on Masterpiece figures but both Hot Rod and Shockwave (I posted pics in both threads btw ) look lovely, so I may just carry on collecting! 
Posted by robotmel on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:51am CDT
ScottyP wrote:Thanks to Energon Pub forum user robotmel sponsors TF Source, Robot Kingdom, Big Bad Toy Store, and a whole bunch of accounts on Twitter reposting images like wildfire, we've got some excellent full color images of the upcoming MP-29 Shockwave.
There you go Scotty Ive fixed that for ya!
Joking aside, why have you used some second hand watermarked photos when there are clean versions just further up this thread?
I had more or less convinced myself into giving up on Masterpiece figures but both Hot Rod and Shockwave (I posted pics in both threads btw
) look lovely, so I may just carry on collecting!
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730595)
Posted by RhA on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:51am CDT
Just give Takara time. It'll happen.
Posted by RhA on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:51am CDT
Delta Magnus wrote:Am I the only one who wants to see this guy redeco'd into his G1 toy colours? As sweet as this looks I'd just love him in that gorgeous dark purple.
Just give Takara time. It'll happen.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730599)
Posted by steals_your_goats on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:55am CDT
Posted by steals_your_goats on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:55am CDT
This is absolute perfection. I will own this beauty, no doubt about it. 
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730601)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:58am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:58am CDT
Since the robot mode backpack is the barrel, (good call all who caught that), I wonder where the stock of the blaster is. Anybody else notice the tiny trigger? I wonder if that's for US safety laws. I'm not gonna lie, if they were going to parts form they should've stuck with a removable barrel.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730609)
Posted by REX-203 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 10:15am CDT
Hi Chuck, it looks like the stock may actually be what forms the inner part of the lower legs that makes them thicker. Brilliant design!
This MP is PHENOMENAL! I haven't been this excited for a new Transformer in a LONG time.
Posted by REX-203 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 10:15am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Since the robot mode backpack is the barrel, (good call all who caught that), I wonder where the stock of the blaster is. Anybody else notice the tiny trigger? I wonder if that's for US safety laws. I'm not gonna lie, if they were going to parts form they should've stuck with a removable barrel.
Hi Chuck, it looks like the stock may actually be what forms the inner part of the lower legs that makes them thicker. Brilliant design!
This MP is PHENOMENAL! I haven't been this excited for a new Transformer in a LONG time.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730615)
Posted by ScottyP on October 2nd, 2015 @ 10:26am CDT
We're volunteer part-timers, so sometimes can be extremely thorough, other times just wanting to get the news out quick! Thanks for being kind-spirited about it though, and definitely be sure to use the Contact Form to shoot that kind of thing over to us, easily the best way to get our attention
My own quick comment (before another meeting!) is that this toy looks really great and I hope it's well put together. Nice pricing on it too, hope HLJ gets it up soon.
Posted by ScottyP on October 2nd, 2015 @ 10:26am CDT
Because we were slammed with news to catch up on, I'm at work, had already grabbed the posted images off Twitter, and was flurrying through the post before a meeting started;)robotmel wrote:Joking aside, why have you used some second hand watermarked photos when there are clean versions just further up this thread?
We're volunteer part-timers, so sometimes can be extremely thorough, other times just wanting to get the news out quick! Thanks for being kind-spirited about it though, and definitely be sure to use the Contact Form to shoot that kind of thing over to us, easily the best way to get our attention
My own quick comment (before another meeting!) is that this toy looks really great and I hope it's well put together. Nice pricing on it too, hope HLJ gets it up soon.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730617)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 10:29am CDT
That makes sense since the stock in hollow in the back. That really is ingenious.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 10:29am CDT
REX-203 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Since the robot mode backpack is the barrel, (good call all who caught that), I wonder where the stock of the blaster is. Anybody else notice the tiny trigger? I wonder if that's for US safety laws. I'm not gonna lie, if they were going to parts form they should've stuck with a removable barrel.
Hi Chuck, it looks like the stock may actually be what forms the inner part of the lower legs that makes them thicker. Brilliant design!
This MP is PHENOMENAL! I haven't been this excited for a new Transformer in a LONG time.
That makes sense since the stock in hollow in the back. That really is ingenious.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730620)
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 10:49am CDT
You guys are so damn smart, this is really ingenius. I was hoping the barrel would also be removable, how are we sure it isn't and simply attached to the back?
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 10:49am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:REX-203 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Since the robot mode backpack is the barrel, (good call all who caught that), I wonder where the stock of the blaster is. Anybody else notice the tiny trigger? I wonder if that's for US safety laws. I'm not gonna lie, if they were going to parts form they should've stuck with a removable barrel.
Hi Chuck, it looks like the stock may actually be what forms the inner part of the lower legs that makes them thicker. Brilliant design!
This MP is PHENOMENAL! I haven't been this excited for a new Transformer in a LONG time.
That makes sense since the stock in hollow in the back. That really is ingenious.
You guys are so damn smart, this is really ingenius. I was hoping the barrel would also be removable, how are we sure it isn't and simply attached to the back?
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730622)
Posted by robotmel on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:05am CDT
No worries bud, I just did a grab from elsewhere on the interweb and posted straight away before any other watermarked images had been fully revealed or posted on Seibertron. Guess I should have gone via the 'news link' but wanted to get them out there asap!
I would assume, if this guy gets KOed, it will be a long while, if at all when he would appear?
The MP Seekers never got done (on the cheap anyway), MP Optimus took almost two years to KO which ended poorly and no MP Soundwave either.
Either the moulds are too difficult to steal/copy or they are just too large to copy and get right?
Posted by robotmel on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:05am CDT
ScottyP wrote:Because we were slammed with news to catch up on, I'm at work, had already grabbed the posted images off Twitter, and was flurrying through the post before a meeting started;)robotmel wrote:Joking aside, why have you used some second hand watermarked photos when there are clean versions just further up this thread?
We're volunteer part-timers, so sometimes can be extremely thorough, other times just wanting to get the news out quick! Thanks for being kind-spirited about it though, and definitely be sure to use the Contact Form to shoot that kind of thing over to us, easily the best way to get our attention
No worries bud, I just did a grab from elsewhere on the interweb and posted straight away before any other watermarked images had been fully revealed or posted on Seibertron. Guess I should have gone via the 'news link' but wanted to get them out there asap!
I would assume, if this guy gets KOed, it will be a long while, if at all when he would appear?
The MP Seekers never got done (on the cheap anyway), MP Optimus took almost two years to KO which ended poorly and no MP Soundwave either.
Either the moulds are too difficult to steal/copy or they are just too large to copy and get right?
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730627)
Posted by Seibertron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:17am CDT
Hell yah for Shockwave having light piping! That's a feature that I really miss in the Masterpiece figures. Light piping is one of the greatest features to accompany Transformers toys since G1.5/G2 (as long as it's not half assed done like Generations Waspinator and Rattrap where the back half of their head is translucent ... it needs to be done right like ol' Masterpiece Shockwave here). Love it!
Overall Shockwave looks fantastic. I could've gone for a shade or two darker purple (more G1 toy accurate and less cartoon accurate) and still feel like he should be a little taller. I'd have to look at the animation scale from G1 to see if Soundwave or Shockwave should be taller, but I feel like he should be taller than Soundwave.
Overall Shockwave looks fantastic. I could've gone for a shade or two darker purple (more G1 toy accurate and less cartoon accurate) and still feel like he should be a little taller. I'd have to look at the animation scale from G1 to see if Soundwave or Shockwave should be taller, but I feel like he should be taller than Soundwave.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730629)
Posted by wilcosu35 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:29am CDT
Posted by wilcosu35 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:29am CDT
He looks fantastic. Time to start hounding HLJ again
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730635)
Posted by REX-203 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:46am CDT
Of course, at this point, we aren't sure. But looking at the photos, it looks like there is a bracket that connects from his back, through his folded arms and to the bottom of the barrel in gun mode.
This is kind of how I imagine it possibly working.
Posted by REX-203 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:46am CDT
william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:REX-203 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Since the robot mode backpack is the barrel, (good call all who caught that), I wonder where the stock of the blaster is. Anybody else notice the tiny trigger? I wonder if that's for US safety laws. I'm not gonna lie, if they were going to parts form they should've stuck with a removable barrel.
Hi Chuck, it looks like the stock may actually be what forms the inner part of the lower legs that makes them thicker. Brilliant design!
This MP is PHENOMENAL! I haven't been this excited for a new Transformer in a LONG time.
That makes sense since the stock in hollow in the back. That really is ingenious.
You guys are so damn smart, this is really ingenius. I was hoping the barrel would also be removable, how are we sure it isn't and simply attached to the back?
Of course, at this point, we aren't sure. But looking at the photos, it looks like there is a bracket that connects from his back, through his folded arms and to the bottom of the barrel in gun mode.
This is kind of how I imagine it possibly working.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730636)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:51am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:51am CDT
I think Rex is right. Really looks like you can transform him and not parts-form him, which is genius engineering there 
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730642)
Posted by ScottyP on October 2nd, 2015 @ 12:32pm CDT
Looks good to me. They're so close together on size I'm not gonna nitpick over it one way or another.
Posted by ScottyP on October 2nd, 2015 @ 12:32pm CDT
Time to consult the chart!Seibertron wrote:Overall Shockwave looks fantastic. I could've gone for a shade or two darker purple (more G1 toy accurate and less cartoon accurate) and still feel like he should be a little taller. I'd have to look at the animation scale from G1 to see if Soundwave or Shockwave should be taller, but I feel like he should be taller than Soundwave.
Looks good to me. They're so close together on size I'm not gonna nitpick over it one way or another.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730645)
Posted by Seibertron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 12:43pm CDT
It looks like it's pretty close to the chart. As long as he's close to Soundwave and taller than Starscream. It must be his very tall G1 toy that makes me keep thinking he should be taller than everyone else. Of course, by that logic, he should be as tall as Devastator!
Posted by Seibertron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 12:43pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:Time to consult the chart!Seibertron wrote:Overall Shockwave looks fantastic. I could've gone for a shade or two darker purple (more G1 toy accurate and less cartoon accurate) and still feel like he should be a little taller. I'd have to look at the animation scale from G1 to see if Soundwave or Shockwave should be taller, but I feel like he should be taller than Soundwave.
Looks good to me. They're so close together on size I'm not gonna nitpick over it one way or another.
It looks like it's pretty close to the chart. As long as he's close to Soundwave and taller than Starscream. It must be his very tall G1 toy that makes me keep thinking he should be taller than everyone else. Of course, by that logic, he should be as tall as Devastator!
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730647)
Posted by MrSoundwave64Z on October 2nd, 2015 @ 12:57pm CDT
Posted by MrSoundwave64Z on October 2nd, 2015 @ 12:57pm CDT
I'm almost tempted to cancel my pre-order of quakewave now.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730654)
Posted by Agamemnon on October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:28pm CDT
Well, to be fair, BBTS just lowered the price of Shockwave to $159.99. (Hot Rod went down too...)
Posted by Agamemnon on October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:28pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:WOW, this is litetrally everything we wanted when we saw the prototype. The backpack is optional and can be configured differently. I dont midn the partformig one bit, since this is basically the G1 toy done as right as possible. Oh man, this is phenominal. The scale is great and most of all the price is geat. 175$ US BBTS? No thanks, as I predicted, you can get this guy for as low as 100$ plus shipping.
Well, to be fair, BBTS just lowered the price of Shockwave to $159.99. (Hot Rod went down too...)
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730658)
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:34pm CDT
You preffer them to amiami?
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:34pm CDT
wilcosu35 wrote:He looks fantastic. Time to start hounding HLJ again
You preffer them to amiami?
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730659)
Posted by Cobotron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:37pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:37pm CDT
Hi Me.
Hello you.
Am I excited for this Shockwave?
Yes you are.
He looks so good!
Indeed.
I should start saving up now.
Good idea you.
That's me beside myself with excitement for this figure.
Hello you.
Am I excited for this Shockwave?
Yes you are.
He looks so good!
Indeed.
I should start saving up now.
Good idea you.
That's me beside myself with excitement for this figure.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730663)
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:50pm CDT
In that case then I take it back. Though the fact that they still but him 5$ above quakewave when his full MSRP is supposed to be 140$ (that's 16800 YEN without any discount and this is not an exclusive) is still a bit sketchy.
Look at it this way, MP Soundblaster (MP 13B) is just a tad bit more than Shockwave's MSRP at 17064 YEN which is 142$ US. BUT US online sites such as BBTS sold him for 130$ US (here is proof). That should be close to how much Shockwave costs on BBTS but it isnt. Instead they are charging an extra 30$ premium.
We know that Shockwave is not an exclusive and we have an idea of the usual margins and prices on nonexclusive MP toys sold at online US store (a bit lower than MSRP), but in this case Shockwave is over the MSRP. Thus BBTS and any site selling this toy for more than 140$ US is charging you more than they should and giving you a bigger premium on these non exclusive toys than ever before. By lowering the price, you may deem them fair but they are still charging you more than the established MSRP they are recomended to sell to you (that is beside the fact that at Japan retail he will sell for 20-30% off of that MSRP).
You guys can do as you wish but if we are talking about being fair, that price is objectively still not fair to the consumer based on the market.
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:50pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:william-james88 wrote:WOW, this is litetrally everything we wanted when we saw the prototype. The backpack is optional and can be configured differently. I dont midn the partformig one bit, since this is basically the G1 toy done as right as possible. Oh man, this is phenominal. The scale is great and most of all the price is geat. 175$ US BBTS? No thanks, as I predicted, you can get this guy for as low as 100$ plus shipping.
Well, to be fair, BBTS just lowered the price of Shockwave to $159.99. (Hot Rod went down too...)
In that case then I take it back. Though the fact that they still but him 5$ above quakewave when his full MSRP is supposed to be 140$ (that's 16800 YEN without any discount and this is not an exclusive) is still a bit sketchy.
Look at it this way, MP Soundblaster (MP 13B) is just a tad bit more than Shockwave's MSRP at 17064 YEN which is 142$ US. BUT US online sites such as BBTS sold him for 130$ US (here is proof). That should be close to how much Shockwave costs on BBTS but it isnt. Instead they are charging an extra 30$ premium.
We know that Shockwave is not an exclusive and we have an idea of the usual margins and prices on nonexclusive MP toys sold at online US store (a bit lower than MSRP), but in this case Shockwave is over the MSRP. Thus BBTS and any site selling this toy for more than 140$ US is charging you more than they should and giving you a bigger premium on these non exclusive toys than ever before. By lowering the price, you may deem them fair but they are still charging you more than the established MSRP they are recomended to sell to you (that is beside the fact that at Japan retail he will sell for 20-30% off of that MSRP).
You guys can do as you wish but if we are talking about being fair, that price is objectively still not fair to the consumer based on the market.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730664)
Posted by Seibertron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:02pm CDT
It looks like Shockwave retains his light up features as well. This is truly a first amongst the Masterpiece Transformers. Kudos to Takara Tomy for remaining so faithful to the toy and the cartoon's look. Wow.
Posted by Seibertron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:02pm CDT
It looks like Shockwave retains his light up features as well. This is truly a first amongst the Masterpiece Transformers. Kudos to Takara Tomy for remaining so faithful to the toy and the cartoon's look. Wow.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:14pm CDT
Lights! Lights! haha, yes!!!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:14pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:
It looks like Shockwave retains his light up features as well. This is truly a first amongst the Masterpiece Transformers. Kudos to Takara Tomy for remaining so faithful to the toy and the cartoon's look. Wow.
Lights! Lights! haha, yes!!!
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730669)
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:19pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:19pm CDT
The more I look at it, it is impossible for the barrel to actually be connected to the back without partforming. This is amazing news to me. The backpack appears to be truly optional if you want the cartoon look (which you can get by covering it with the base).
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Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:22pm CDT
You and me both man.
Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:22pm CDT
wilcosu35 wrote:He looks fantastic. Time to start hounding HLJ again
You and me both man.
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Posted by phantom1592 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:23pm CDT
I hardly remember Shockwave interacting with other bots in the cartoon at all. I'm sure it did... but my memories were of him on Cybertron chatting with the screen to the earth cons.
I first saw Shockwave in the Marvel comics. When he showed up out of the blue kicked EVERYONE's butt then took over the decepticons from Megatron.
I'm pretty sure he was Megatron height in those so that's what I always figured. Megatron height or little taller
This is pretty close. I wouldn't have minded another half inch or so... would love to see how he compares with Appolyon
Posted by phantom1592 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:23pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:It looks like it's pretty close to the chart. As long as he's close to Soundwave and taller than Starscream. It must be his very tall G1 toy that makes me keep thinking he should be taller than everyone else. Of course, by that logic, he should be as tall as Devastator!
I hardly remember Shockwave interacting with other bots in the cartoon at all. I'm sure it did... but my memories were of him on Cybertron chatting with the screen to the earth cons.
I first saw Shockwave in the Marvel comics. When he showed up out of the blue kicked EVERYONE's butt then took over the decepticons from Megatron.
I'm pretty sure he was Megatron height in those so that's what I always figured. Megatron height or little taller
This is pretty close. I wouldn't have minded another half inch or so... would love to see how he compares with Appolyon
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730679)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:30pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:30pm CDT
Probably only the second ever so called 'masterpiece' figure where I look at it and think "hm, this one looks well done" (the other being Grimlock). I would certainly prefer the darker purple though as it looks a bit more menacing.
If I bought him I'd likely print out a background image to make this classic comic cover with it.
If I bought him I'd likely print out a background image to make this classic comic cover with it.
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Posted by Optimum Supreme on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:35pm CDT
Posted by Optimum Supreme on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:35pm CDT
Of all the characters to use light piping on, Shockwave isn't one I'd pick. That eye needs to be shiny gold, brah!
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730684)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:37pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:37pm CDT
So, Shocky can interchange backpacks. Usually, backpacks is just a storage space for extra kibble you dont want on a bot. THIS time, you WANT the backpack to be there! So much that you have the choice of two, as an add-on accessory! Neat and baffling at the same time.
Also, I love the fact the he reatain his light features. Now... GIMME A LOUD AND ANNOYING SOUNDBOX TO MATCH!
Also, hehheheh, Soundwave can play with himself!
Also, I love the fact the he reatain his light features. Now... GIMME A LOUD AND ANNOYING SOUNDBOX TO MATCH!
Also, hehheheh, Soundwave can play with himself!
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730687)
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:46pm CDT
What do you think of MP 10 Optimus?
Soundwave?
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:46pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Probably only the second ever so called 'masterpiece' figure where I look at it and think "hm, this one looks well done" (the other being Grimlock). I would certainly prefer the darker purple though as it looks a bit more menacing.
What do you think of MP 10 Optimus?
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Also, hehheheh, Soundwave can play with himself!
Soundwave?
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730690)
Posted by Cyberpath on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:05pm CDT
The purple cover is optional, but the barrel is connected by a double hinged purple arm to his back. Like in REX-203's illustration.
Posted by Cyberpath on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:05pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:The more I look at it, it is impossible for the barrel to actually be connected to the back without partforming. This is amazing news to me. The backpack appears to be truly optional if you want the cartoon look (which you can get by covering it with the base).
The purple cover is optional, but the barrel is connected by a double hinged purple arm to his back. Like in REX-203's illustration.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730691)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:06pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:06pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:
Also, hehheheh, Soundwave can play with himself!
Soundwave?
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730697)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:30pm CDT
Posted by Doctor McGrath on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:30pm CDT
Shockwave really is impressive. For all of the back & forth over Tracks & Ironhide, it's great to see them show off a figure like this that truly is a masterpiece. Hard to nitpick this one.
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Posted by Burn on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:35pm CDT
Third. I'd go with a more local site but they require payment up front and I just don't have the cash at the moment (fucking car!), HLJ will give me time to save up. Yays!
Posted by Burn on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:35pm CDT
Robogeek1973 wrote:wilcosu35 wrote:He looks fantastic. Time to start hounding HLJ again
You and me both man.
Third. I'd go with a more local site but they require payment up front and I just don't have the cash at the moment (fucking car!), HLJ will give me time to save up. Yays!
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Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:55pm CDT
Yeah, HLJ's pay later deal is what keeps me going there over the slightly cheaper stores like Anime Export or Ami Ami.
Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:55pm CDT
Burn wrote:Robogeek1973 wrote:wilcosu35 wrote:He looks fantastic. Time to start hounding HLJ again
You and me both man.
Third. I'd go with a more local site but they require payment up front and I just don't have the cash at the moment (**** car!), HLJ will give me time to save up. Yays!
Yeah, HLJ's pay later deal is what keeps me going there over the slightly cheaper stores like Anime Export or Ami Ami.
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730715)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 2nd, 2015 @ 4:33pm CDT
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 2nd, 2015 @ 4:33pm CDT
OMG HE HAS THE LIGHT UP GIMMICK. WOW. I AM ABOUT TO "TOYGASM". (EVEN THOUGH I'M A GUY.)
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730723)
Posted by Burn on October 2nd, 2015 @ 4:50pm CDT
... I think we'll leave that one alone.
Posted by Burn on October 2nd, 2015 @ 4:50pm CDT
SillySpringer wrote:OMG HE HAS THE LIGHT UP GIMMICK. WOW. I AM ABOUT TO "TOYGASM". (EVEN THOUGH I'M A GUY.)
... I think we'll leave that one alone.
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Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 2nd, 2015 @ 4:57pm CDT
Ha ha sorry. I get overly excited sometimes and say the weirdest s**t. Is this the first time we've gotten a light up gimmick in a Masterpiece? (I feel like I'm missing someone...)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 2nd, 2015 @ 4:57pm CDT
Burn wrote:SillySpringer wrote:OMG HE HAS THE LIGHT UP GIMMICK. WOW. I AM ABOUT TO "TOYGASM". (EVEN THOUGH I'M A GUY.)
... I think we'll leave that one alone.
Ha ha sorry. I get overly excited sometimes and say the weirdest s**t. Is this the first time we've gotten a light up gimmick in a Masterpiece? (I feel like I'm missing someone...)
Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave Color Images (1730728)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 4:59pm CDT
I second that. Let's give silly a written dictionary and tell him to stick with the words there. yes?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 4:59pm CDT
Burn wrote:SillySpringer wrote:OMG HE HAS THE LIGHT UP GIMMICK. WOW. I AM ABOUT TO "TOYGASM". (EVEN THOUGH I'M A GUY.)
... I think we'll leave that one alone.
I second that. Let's give silly a written dictionary and tell him to stick with the words there. yes?
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Posted by Burn on October 2nd, 2015 @ 5:03pm CDT
What have I told you about self-censoring? Let the forum software do it ... unless you're deliberately trying to circumvent it?
Have you seen some of the words they've been adding to the dictionary? I'm fairly certain "toygasm" will end up in there soon enough.
Posted by Burn on October 2nd, 2015 @ 5:03pm CDT
SillySpringer wrote:Ha ha sorry. I get overly excited sometimes and say the weirdest s**t. Is this the first time we've gotten a light up gimmick in a Masterpiece? (I feel like I'm missing someone...)
What have I told you about self-censoring? Let the forum software do it ... unless you're deliberately trying to circumvent it?
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I second that. Let's give silly a written dictionary and tell him to stick with the words there. yes?
Have you seen some of the words they've been adding to the dictionary? I'm fairly certain "toygasm" will end up in there soon enough.
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Posted by Cobotron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 5:13pm CDT
...and orgasms are unisex.
Posted by Cobotron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 5:13pm CDT
MP-01SillySpringer wrote: Is this the first time we've gotten a light up gimmick in a Masterpiece? (I feel like I'm missing someone...)
...and orgasms are unisex.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 5:28pm CDT
I'd rather not think about what words they have been putting in the dictionary.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 5:28pm CDT
Burn wrote:SillySpringer wrote:Ha ha sorry. I get overly excited sometimes and say the weirdest s**t. Is this the first time we've gotten a light up gimmick in a Masterpiece? (I feel like I'm missing someone...)
What have I told you about self-censoring? Let the forum software do it ... unless you're deliberately trying to circumvent it?D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I second that. Let's give silly a written dictionary and tell him to stick with the words there. yes?
Have you seen some of the words they've been adding to the dictionary? I'm fairly certain "toygasm" will end up in there soon enough.
I'd rather not think about what words they have been putting in the dictionary.
