First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images)
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Amazon Japan gives us the first look at MP-13 Masterpiece Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Masterpiece Red Alert. Unlike yesterday's news of color images of MP-12 Sideswipe these are just unpainted protoytypes but is a nice first look. Perhaps we will get to see more of this duo at the Tokyo Toy Show starting today. The Soundwave listing also hints that more MP cassetticons are forthcoming, as he can hold up to three cassettes. Images mirrored
MP-13 Soundwave with Laserbeak
MP-14 Red Alert
Credit(s): Amazon Japan
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Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389845)
Posted by alldarker on June 14th, 2012 @ 6:41am CDT
Posted by alldarker on June 14th, 2012 @ 6:41am CDT
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389846)
Posted by CBratetron on June 14th, 2012 @ 6:47am CDT
Posted by CBratetron on June 14th, 2012 @ 6:47am CDT
Laserbeak is looking real nice. I hope Ravage gets developed too.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389847)
Posted by Trikeboy on June 14th, 2012 @ 6:50am CDT
Posted by Trikeboy on June 14th, 2012 @ 6:50am CDT
That Soundwave needs a better prototype stat. I'm sorry TakaraTomy, and this is coming from someone who has already paid for MP 13, but Accoustic Wave looked nicer in prototype phase. I'm underwhelmed actually.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389848)
Posted by griftimus prime on June 14th, 2012 @ 6:51am CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on June 14th, 2012 @ 6:51am CDT
is soundwave a midget also?
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389849)
Posted by Trikeboy on June 14th, 2012 @ 6:53am CDT
Posted by Trikeboy on June 14th, 2012 @ 6:53am CDT
Just seen the Laserbeak image. I'm liking that a lot actually. His weapons appear to have joints. I would so love it if they transformed into the cassette and weren't separate pieces.
Edit: Is it just me or does it look like he has that video camera in his head like in Transformers the Movie?
Edit: Is it just me or does it look like he has that video camera in his head like in Transformers the Movie?
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389852)
Posted by synthetik on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:05am CDT
Posted by synthetik on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:05am CDT
Was REALLY on the fence about red alert, but these pics just dumped me on the preordering side
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389860)
Posted by Autobot Cheetor on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:27am CDT
Posted by Autobot Cheetor on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:27am CDT
Laserbeak is beautiful. I mean really the engineering must be admired. Soundwave looks just as spectacular. Honestly, Acoustic Wave looked like someone just gave articulation to the G1 figure. I don't buy third party figures but if I did I would want a little more originality than that.
As a side note, I really don't understand the attitude towards the smaller scale. We get it cheaper, it displays better, and it allows for more than one MP to come out every two years.
As a side note, I really don't understand the attitude towards the smaller scale. We get it cheaper, it displays better, and it allows for more than one MP to come out every two years.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389861)
Posted by CBratetron on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:29am CDT
It does indeed look like there will be no add-on's.
Posted by CBratetron on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:29am CDT
Trikeboy wrote:Just seen the Laserbeak image. I'm liking that a lot actually. His weapons appear to have joints. I would so love it if they transformed into the cassette and weren't separate pieces.
It does indeed look like there will be no add-on's.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389863)
Posted by gavinfuzzy on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:33am CDT
Posted by gavinfuzzy on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:33am CDT
Soundwave really looks like an upsized G1 with more joints. Oh well.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389864)
Posted by Cyberseven on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:33am CDT
Posted by Cyberseven on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:33am CDT
Like I had posted in the discussion on colored pics of MP Sideswipe, I already had all of these MP's on pre-order.
After seeing all of these leaked pictures, I am even more happy that I did.
I was worried that these might not be proper G1 representations. These pics have cured my worries,and these figures look awesome.
I can't wait until I have these in hand!!!
Bravo Takara! Keep the good stuff coming.
After seeing all of these leaked pictures, I am even more happy that I did.
I was worried that these might not be proper G1 representations. These pics have cured my worries,and these figures look awesome.
I can't wait until I have these in hand!!!
Bravo Takara! Keep the good stuff coming.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389866)
Posted by Mykltron on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:44am CDT
Posted by Mykltron on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:44am CDT
I'm concerned that his hip articulation will make certain poses look too weird, but other than that he looks great.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389867)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:46am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:46am CDT
Eleven posts in and not a single "Soundwave Superior" comment? For shame. 
These all look great!
These all look great!
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389868)
Posted by Deruji on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:49am CDT
You can see how the laser fold down in the pics, kinda cool. Though he could use some better feet^^
Posted by Deruji on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:49am CDT
CBratetron wrote:Trikeboy wrote:Just seen the Laserbeak image. I'm liking that a lot actually. His weapons appear to have joints. I would so love it if they transformed into the cassette and weren't separate pieces.
It does indeed look like there will be no add-on's.
You can see how the laser fold down in the pics, kinda cool. Though he could use some better feet^^
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389869)
Posted by Trikeboy on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:49am CDT
Are you serious? this is what Acoustic Wave looked like. I am not seeing an articulated G1 toy there. To be honest the TT one is more of an Articulated G1 toy.
I really wish the official product had a bit more detailing in him, it looks too plain for the Masterpiece line. Look how much detailing went into MP-10. Oh well, I'm just glad that we are getting an official Soundwave. Laserbeak sells me on the TT product of course. I want a Buzzsaw, Ravage and Frumble next please. Do it like your Encore line and release a pack of tapes.
Posted by Trikeboy on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:49am CDT
Autobot Cheetor wrote:Honestly, Acoustic Wave looked like someone just gave articulation to the G1 figure. I don't buy third party figures but if I did I would want a little more originality than that.
Are you serious? this is what Acoustic Wave looked like. I am not seeing an articulated G1 toy there. To be honest the TT one is more of an Articulated G1 toy.
I really wish the official product had a bit more detailing in him, it looks too plain for the Masterpiece line. Look how much detailing went into MP-10. Oh well, I'm just glad that we are getting an official Soundwave. Laserbeak sells me on the TT product of course. I want a Buzzsaw, Ravage and Frumble next please. Do it like your Encore line and release a pack of tapes.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389872)
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:51am CDT
The original G1 toy was pretty cartoon accurate. I don't know what else they could've added. Was there something in particular you were hoping they did.
I love Laserbeak (I think his head must contain a little camera like on the show since there's a slot there). If they really wanted to blow people away, the next masterpiece should just be a collection of Soundwave's tapes.
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:51am CDT
gavinfuzzy wrote:Soundwave really looks like an upsized G1 with more joints. Oh well.
The original G1 toy was pretty cartoon accurate. I don't know what else they could've added. Was there something in particular you were hoping they did.
I love Laserbeak (I think his head must contain a little camera like on the show since there's a slot there). If they really wanted to blow people away, the next masterpiece should just be a collection of Soundwave's tapes.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389873)
Posted by DMSL on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:53am CDT
I bet this Soundwave will be as big as the last Prime release. Kinda sucks for me as i prefer MP01 scale with Alternators, so this one would be too small to fit in. Grimlock i could use for Classics, but Soundwave here would be just too big.
About price, i don't see these being cheaper than MP01 and other first Master Pieces. More/less releases in the MP series is not really a matter of scale, the engineering done and the amount of work going into a figure is probably the same whether it be, for example, a 10 or a 14" figure.
Posted by DMSL on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:53am CDT
Autobot Cheetor wrote:As a side note, I really don't understand the attitude towards the smaller scale. We get it cheaper, it displays better, and it allows for more than one MP to come out every two years.
I bet this Soundwave will be as big as the last Prime release. Kinda sucks for me as i prefer MP01 scale with Alternators, so this one would be too small to fit in. Grimlock i could use for Classics, but Soundwave here would be just too big.
About price, i don't see these being cheaper than MP01 and other first Master Pieces. More/less releases in the MP series is not really a matter of scale, the engineering done and the amount of work going into a figure is probably the same whether it be, for example, a 10 or a 14" figure.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389876)
Posted by Deruji on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:55am CDT
I have to agree with you on that. And when they release the packs, do not mix Autobots and Decepticons^^
Posted by Deruji on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:55am CDT
Trikeboy wrote:Autobot Cheetor wrote:Honestly, Acoustic Wave looked like someone just gave articulation to the G1 figure. I don't buy third party figures but if I did I would want a little more originality than that.
Are you serious? this is what Acoustic Wave looked like. I am not seeing an articulated G1 toy there. To be honest the TT one is more of an Articulated G1 toy.
I really wish the official product had a bit more detailing in him, it looks too plain for the Masterpiece line. Look how much detailing went into MP-10. Oh well, I'm just glad that we are getting an official Soundwave. Laserbeak sells me on the TT product of course. I want a Buzzsaw, Ravage and Frumble next please. Do it like your Encore line and release a pack of tapes.
I have to agree with you on that. And when they release the packs, do not mix Autobots and Decepticons^^
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389878)
Posted by gavinfuzzy on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:58am CDT
Yeah, the lazerbeak with the integrated booster seems more of an engineering feat than the soundwave itself.
The G1 toy was pretty show accurate so yeah, they probably could not do much. Somehow it seems abit wide in tape deck mode when compared to the orginal G1 one.
Posted by gavinfuzzy on June 14th, 2012 @ 7:58am CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:gavinfuzzy wrote:Soundwave really looks like an upsized G1 with more joints. Oh well.
The original G1 toy was pretty cartoon accurate. I don't know what else they could've added. Was there something in particular you were hoping they did.
I love Laserbeak (I think his head must contain a little camera like on the show since there's a slot there). If they really wanted to blow people away, the next masterpiece should just be a collection of Soundwave's tapes.
Yeah, the lazerbeak with the integrated booster seems more of an engineering feat than the soundwave itself.
The G1 toy was pretty show accurate so yeah, they probably could not do much. Somehow it seems abit wide in tape deck mode when compared to the orginal G1 one.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389879)
Posted by starscream1974 on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:02am CDT
Holy Mother of Pearl. Beautiful, I hope Soundwave is the same size or just a smidge shorter than MP-10...he has to be. Don't get me wrong I and never will cancel the preorder with BBTS.........there is no way he is the same scale as Red Alert and Sideswipe right? 
My goodness, I have the original Soundwave with a Maiden Japan replacement head, and I will also get the Fall Of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave which looked amazing as well. BUT THIS HOLY you know what AMAZING Simply Amazing. 
I am almost speechless THANK YOU TAKARA!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I want to see this new Warbot coming from Fansproject 
Posted by starscream1974 on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:02am CDT
Holy Mother of Pearl. Beautiful, I hope Soundwave is the same size or just a smidge shorter than MP-10...he has to be. Don't get me wrong I and never will cancel the preorder with BBTS.........there is no way he is the same scale as Red Alert and Sideswipe right? My goodness, I have the original Soundwave with a Maiden Japan replacement head, and I will also get the Fall Of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave which looked amazing as well. BUT THIS HOLY you know what AMAZING Simply Amazing. I am almost speechless THANK YOU TAKARA!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I want to see this new Warbot coming from Fansproject
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389880)
Posted by Dead Metal on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:05am CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:05am CDT
Soundwave is awesome, he has better proportions than the cancelled FansToys one so I'm not going to miss that one.
However, it looks like most of the detailing went into the back, while leaving his front kinda naked.
Oh man, Laserbeak looks amazing too. He almost looks like he would transform into his pre-earth mode too.
However, it looks like most of the detailing went into the back, while leaving his front kinda naked.
Oh man, Laserbeak looks amazing too. He almost looks like he would transform into his pre-earth mode too.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389881)
Posted by worldsgreatest on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:06am CDT
Posted by worldsgreatest on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:06am CDT
Transformers fans are beyond spoiled. Its super annoying to read these comments complaining about the lack of detail, 'open spaces' on Lambo's inner calves, Laserbeak's...feet? Come on.
All of these look really nice. Soundwave looks like an articulated G1 model because that's what the line is becoming. His hip articulation mirrors his leg transformation in his G1 counterpart.
All of these look really nice. Soundwave looks like an articulated G1 model because that's what the line is becoming. His hip articulation mirrors his leg transformation in his G1 counterpart.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389889)
Posted by Trikeboy on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:25am CDT
Before you call me spoiled did you notice I said I already bought and paid for Soundwave? I have an opinion on something I purchased and I voiced it. I like Laserbeak I just feel they could have done much more with Soundwave. If the third party product never existed I'm sure I would be as giddy as Quagmire in a brothel but it did exist and that was the kind of detail I would expect from something under the Masterpiece brand.
Posted by Trikeboy on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:25am CDT
worldsgreatest wrote:Transformers fans are beyond spoiled. Its super annoying to read these comments complaining about the lack of detail, 'open spaces' on Lambo's inner calves, Laserbeak's...feet? Come on.
All of these look really nice. Soundwave looks like an articulated G1 model because that's what the line is becoming. His hip articulation mirrors his leg transformation in his G1 counterpart.
Before you call me spoiled did you notice I said I already bought and paid for Soundwave? I have an opinion on something I purchased and I voiced it. I like Laserbeak I just feel they could have done much more with Soundwave. If the third party product never existed I'm sure I would be as giddy as Quagmire in a brothel but it did exist and that was the kind of detail I would expect from something under the Masterpiece brand.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389892)
Posted by Samsonator on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:29am CDT
Posted by Samsonator on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:29am CDT
I, for one, am SUPER stoked for this MP Soundwave. He looks all kindsa boss, and definitely a nice blend of G1 toy and animation model. I'm not so terribly keen on Red, or even Sideswipe, but that's mostly because I'm too broke to afford/justify purchasing MPs of characters I never really cared much for. Eventually I'll have to get one of them, in my quest to own at least one of each MP mold, (I'll alsop eventually have to pick up some rendition of the Convoy 2.0 mold, and the retooled Starscream) but now is not that time. BRING ON THE SOUNDWAVE!
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Posted by worldsgreatest on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:31am CDT
Posted by worldsgreatest on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:31am CDT
I guess I'm not detail oriented. I don't even notice this stuff.
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Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:32am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 14th, 2012 @ 8:32am CDT
Looks amazing so far! Loving Lazerbeak. And of course Soundwave's going to be like the G1 toy. There wasn't a whole lot of animation trickery to him, unlike some of the others who had wheel chopped off and proportion changes.
I just hope he can fit G1 cassettes. He kinds looks like he would.
I just hope he can fit G1 cassettes. He kinds looks like he would.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389922)
Posted by joevill on June 14th, 2012 @ 9:23am CDT
Posted by joevill on June 14th, 2012 @ 9:23am CDT
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389950)
Posted by Trikeboy on June 14th, 2012 @ 10:01am CDT
Posted by Trikeboy on June 14th, 2012 @ 10:01am CDT
Ok, upon seeing those larger images of Soundwave, I take back my criticism about low detail. There is a decent amount of detail in there. I do hope that the hip and legs get a tiny bit of a remold as that looks easily breakable. We have seen final products that differ from the final product (MP-03 Starscream) so there is still time to improve that.
I also missed the news that Soundwave can hold up to 3 cassettes in his chest cavity. Please let that be an indication that there will be at least a Masterpiece cassette 2 pack soon.
Thanks to the larger images, I was happy to realise that Laserbeak does indeed have his weapons incorporated into the tape mode. Major kudos to TakaraTomy on that.
I also missed the news that Soundwave can hold up to 3 cassettes in his chest cavity. Please let that be an indication that there will be at least a Masterpiece cassette 2 pack soon.
Thanks to the larger images, I was happy to realise that Laserbeak does indeed have his weapons incorporated into the tape mode. Major kudos to TakaraTomy on that.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1389966)
Posted by kirbenvost on June 14th, 2012 @ 10:30am CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on June 14th, 2012 @ 10:30am CDT
Oh yes, this makes my day. Soundwave is one of my favorite characters and this is nearly perfect.
Totally negates any need for those 3rd party toys. They did have a bit more detail, but that's no big deal. This is everything I want Soundwave to be. I love the fact that he can press eject!
Laserbeak is also an amazing feat of engineering. I really hope they do a cassette pack, if only for Ravage. Frumble would be cool too, though I prefer the red one. Also, nice, pressable buttons! And...is that a headphone jack?
Man, MPs are getting more and more amazing... It's going to be super hard to pass this up due to the release date. The holidays just aren't a good time for me to be buying $100+ toys. But if my girlfriend can work a little Christmas magic...I would be a very happy TF fan.
lol, almost forgot about Red Alert. Looks nice, but I don't collect the character and am not about to start now. He does have the clear windows I wish Sideswipe had though. Don't know if others have noticed, but he has remolded shoulders too, in addition to the head and light bar.
Totally negates any need for those 3rd party toys. They did have a bit more detail, but that's no big deal. This is everything I want Soundwave to be. I love the fact that he can press eject!
Laserbeak is also an amazing feat of engineering. I really hope they do a cassette pack, if only for Ravage. Frumble would be cool too, though I prefer the red one. Also, nice, pressable buttons! And...is that a headphone jack? Man, MPs are getting more and more amazing... It's going to be super hard to pass this up due to the release date. The holidays just aren't a good time for me to be buying $100+ toys. But if my girlfriend can work a little Christmas magic...I would be a very happy TF fan.
lol, almost forgot about Red Alert. Looks nice, but I don't collect the character and am not about to start now. He does have the clear windows I wish Sideswipe had though. Don't know if others have noticed, but he has remolded shoulders too, in addition to the head and light bar.
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Posted by Rhinox23 on June 14th, 2012 @ 11:23am CDT
Posted by Rhinox23 on June 14th, 2012 @ 11:23am CDT
Soundwave looks simply amazing! Though he may be a little too big, but it's hard to tell from the pics without more comparisons. And this is probably the best version of Laserbeak EVER!
Any idea if Hasbro will release its version of MP Soundwave? I'm not too fond of paying the Takara price plus the import/international shipping.
Any idea if Hasbro will release its version of MP Soundwave? I'm not too fond of paying the Takara price plus the import/international shipping.
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Posted by Deruji on June 14th, 2012 @ 12:04pm CDT
Posted by Deruji on June 14th, 2012 @ 12:04pm CDT
I just noticed in the larger pics all the extra flaps he has to make his alt mode solid and he can store his blaster on his back in bot mode, cool
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Posted by Marcdachamp on June 14th, 2012 @ 12:29pm CDT
Posted by Marcdachamp on June 14th, 2012 @ 12:29pm CDT
As long as he's the size of MP Rodimus or Grimlock, I'll buy this immediately. So sweet.
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Posted by Oilspill on June 14th, 2012 @ 12:29pm CDT
Totally agreed.
Man this Soundwave looks fantastic. I haven't been this excited by a MP figure since Grimlock, or maybe even since MP-01. And holy testicles does that Laserbeak look glorious!
The cassettes are one of my favourite concepts from the G1 toyline, I love all their designs. With the MP line I know I am going to have to collect every cassette that comes out - but I fear this will mean having to by several versions of the toy, which I'm definitely not keen on. Fingers crossed that all the cassettes we would want are sold separately.
Posted by Oilspill on June 14th, 2012 @ 12:29pm CDT
worldsgreatest wrote:Transformers fans are beyond spoiled. Its super annoying to read these comments complaining about the lack of detail, 'open spaces' on Lambo's inner calves, Laserbeak's...feet? Come on.
All of these look really nice. Soundwave looks like an articulated G1 model because that's what the line is becoming. His hip articulation mirrors his leg transformation in his G1 counterpart.
Totally agreed.
Man this Soundwave looks fantastic. I haven't been this excited by a MP figure since Grimlock, or maybe even since MP-01. And holy testicles does that Laserbeak look glorious!
The cassettes are one of my favourite concepts from the G1 toyline, I love all their designs. With the MP line I know I am going to have to collect every cassette that comes out - but I fear this will mean having to by several versions of the toy, which I'm definitely not keen on. Fingers crossed that all the cassettes we would want are sold separately.
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Posted by daimchoc on June 14th, 2012 @ 12:58pm CDT
Posted by daimchoc on June 14th, 2012 @ 12:58pm CDT
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:11pm CDT
RAVAGE! FREMBLE!
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:11pm CDT
RAVAGE! FREMBLE!
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Posted by Dead Metal on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:13pm CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:13pm CDT
You must still be hyped for the upcoming Soundwave from the first prototype images we reported earlier, but as we all know:
"Colour superior, grey in grey inferior!"
Yes, we have out first colour picture of MP Soundwave, Laserbeak, and the accessories that will be included!
But that's not all!
The picture also reveals three more cassettes, two are new molds!
As you can see from the watermark, it's from TFClub.com's weiboo blog.
"Colour superior, grey in grey inferior!"
Yes, we have out first colour picture of MP Soundwave, Laserbeak, and the accessories that will be included!
- Megatron Gun
- Alternate tape deck
- Empty Energon cube
- Cassette case
- Small chrome part (this could be the electronic shocker he used a few times in the cartoon, like for reactivating Skyfire)
But that's not all!
The picture also reveals three more cassettes, two are new molds!
- Buzz Saw
- Ravage
- Rumble/Frenzy mold
As you can see from the watermark, it's from TFClub.com's weiboo blog.
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Posted by Dead Metal on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:17pm CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:17pm CDT
Awesomesauce!
The colours look really good, well from what I can make out here. I love that he comes with Megatron, anybody have any idea what the small chrome part is? Could it be a tiny version of himself in a holster?
The colours look really good, well from what I can make out here. I love that he comes with Megatron, anybody have any idea what the small chrome part is? Could it be a tiny version of himself in a holster?
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Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:20pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:20pm CDT
This just blew everything Acousticwave had going for it right out of the water. So far I'm totally hyped for this release. I really hope these things can fit into G1 Soundwave too ... they look like they just might be able to.
I have a whole cassette collection thing going on, so these being backwards compatable is a thing for me.
I have a whole cassette collection thing going on, so these being backwards compatable is a thing for me.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390042)
Posted by Marcdachamp on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:21pm CDT
Posted by Marcdachamp on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:21pm CDT
Wow. Wow.
As good as that looked in grey, it's 100x better in color. Want. Want. Want!
As good as that looked in grey, it's 100x better in color. Want. Want. Want!
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390043)
Posted by RoboSnuf on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:21pm CDT
Posted by RoboSnuf on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:21pm CDT
Both MP-13 and the future tapes look great - but I still worry that something like this might happen..
MP13 - Soundwave and Laserbeak
MP14 - Red Alert
MP15 - Buzzsaw, Ratbat, Rumble, Frenzy (Minion army)
MP16 - Soundblaster and Ravage
Here's hoping the eventual Hasbro release of SW includes all the tapes -and- comes in cheaper!
MP13 - Soundwave and Laserbeak
MP14 - Red Alert
MP15 - Buzzsaw, Ratbat, Rumble, Frenzy (Minion army)
MP16 - Soundblaster and Ravage
Here's hoping the eventual Hasbro release of SW includes all the tapes -and- comes in cheaper!
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390044)
Posted by Bumblebee4ever on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:23pm CDT
Posted by Bumblebee4ever on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:23pm CDT
Whoa! I think I just spontaneously busted a gasket! This is hands down at the very top of all Transformers products I have ever seen!
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390046)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:26pm CDT
please dont be expensive, i really want one but im not willing to pay $100 or more for one. Id just say id wait til hasbro does one but theres no guarantee that they will and if they do who knows what the price will be, itll either be over priced like Grimlock & all their current stuff or priced ok like Skywarp & HotRod were.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390047)
Posted by Oilspill on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by Oilspill on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:26pm CDT
More cassettes!! YeeaaaAAHHH!
Today is now officially an Awesome News Day.
Today is now officially an Awesome News Day.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390048)
Posted by Oilspill on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:30pm CDT
I wonder if that little yellow-rimmed tray next to it is also an accessory of some kind?
Posted by Oilspill on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:30pm CDT
Dead Metal wrote:Awesomesauce!
The colours look really good, well from what I can make out here. I love that he comes with Megatron, anybody have any idea what the small chrome part is? Could it be a tiny version of himself in a holster?
I wonder if that little yellow-rimmed tray next to it is also an accessory of some kind?
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390049)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:33pm CDT
BBTS shows it to be pretty pricey.
Still, Prime's coming out WITH his trailer. This may very well see our shores if you can stand the wait.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:33pm CDT
Megatron Wolf wrote:please dont be expensive, i really want one but im not willing to pay $100 or more for one. Id just say id wait til hasbro does one but theres no guarantee that they will and if they do who knows what the price will be, itll either be over priced like Grimlock & all their current stuff or priced ok like Skywarp & HotRod were.
BBTS shows it to be pretty pricey.
Still, Prime's coming out WITH his trailer. This may very well see our shores if you can stand the wait.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390050)
Posted by RhA on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:34pm CDT
Posted by RhA on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:34pm CDT
Takara is doing this right.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390051)
Posted by Jazz813 on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:38pm CDT
Posted by Jazz813 on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:38pm CDT
It becomes awesomer and awesomer.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390053)
Posted by Dead Metal on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:43pm CDT
Yes, it's the alternate tape deck slot for his chest.
Posted by Dead Metal on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:43pm CDT
Oilspill wrote:Dead Metal wrote:Awesomesauce!
The colours look really good, well from what I can make out here. I love that he comes with Megatron, anybody have any idea what the small chrome part is? Could it be a tiny version of himself in a holster?
I wonder if that little yellow-rimmed tray next to it is also an accessory of some kind?
Yes, it's the alternate tape deck slot for his chest.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390054)
Posted by 33Silencer on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:45pm CDT
Posted by 33Silencer on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:45pm CDT
With Sooooo Much going on this pic, I think people have overlooked the TWO Wave Speakers in the back (in each corner) Hopefully they are also accessories, and not just props!!!
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390055)
Posted by Autobot032 on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:49pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:49pm CDT
Oooh. Those are purty. I might have to try and buy.
Re: First Look: MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak and MP-14 Red Alert (Updated with Additional Images) (1390059)
Posted by WildcatOn3 on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:58pm CDT
Posted by WildcatOn3 on June 14th, 2012 @ 1:58pm CDT
According to BigBadToyStore, "The addition of Lazorbeak to the MP-13 has increased costs by 31%." Is that a FUCKING joke?!
