Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada
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As reported all the way back in January here we've been eagerly awaiting the new Wal-Mart re-release of Transformers G1 Soundwave with Buzzsaw. Well thanks to a head's up from fellow Seibertronian Nathaniel Prime we have word that member DesertDog at TFW2005 has visual proof of his arrival! At least in Canada, which should give us at least a rough indication of when we'll be receiving it elsewhere around the globe.
That's right this G1 fan favorite, the Sonic Iconic, the Chest that beats the Rest has officially kicked off his 97th retirement tour. Let's rest assured it won't be his last.
Will you be picking him up this time around? Share your thoughts with the Seibertron crew in the forums and stay tuned for the latest and greatest in Transformers news!
Credit(s): DesertDog at TFW2005
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Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028763)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 4:15am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 4:15am CDT
70$CAN for Soundwave PLUS Buzzsaw. Contrary to the similarly priced Optimus Prime, THAT is a relatively fair price. Let's hope there's plenty to go around and there will be a sale down the line. Because I already have a reissue, that's the only way I'll ever double-dip.
If the number of units produced are as limited as Starscream's, Soundwave will sold out fast even at full price. Especially because he's COMPLETE with a minion, unlike the trailer-less Optimus Prime.
If the number of units produced are as limited as Starscream's, Soundwave will sold out fast even at full price. Especially because he's COMPLETE with a minion, unlike the trailer-less Optimus Prime.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028764)
Posted by Regimus Prime on July 14th, 2019 @ 4:19am CDT
Posted by Regimus Prime on July 14th, 2019 @ 4:19am CDT
Hmm, nostalgia and if I happen to be perusing through the Walmart toy aisle with a bunch of disposable income that day might make me do it. But if all 3 of those factors aren’t lined up that day it’s a pass. I’ve still got my ‘84-‘85 MISB Soundwave and Buzzsaw and the last Walmart Exclusive (at the time) reissue so... 
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028765)
Posted by Regimus Prime on July 14th, 2019 @ 4:23am CDT
I meant TRU reissue.
Posted by Regimus Prime on July 14th, 2019 @ 4:23am CDT
Regimus Prime wrote:Hmm, nostalgia and if I happen to be perusing through the Walmart toy aisle with a bunch of disposable income that day might make me do it. But if all 3 of those factors aren’t lined up that day it’s a pass. I’ve still got my ‘84-‘85 MISB Soundwave and Buzzsaw and the last Walmart Exclusive (at the time) reissue so...
I meant TRU reissue.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028766)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 4:28am CDT
Key word: MISB.
If you're a boxed guy, just get the Walmart reissue to open and play with. Sure, G1 box and all, but the last one have the "book style" box if I remember? Plus it have the big double-tape chest. This here G1 reissue will have the normal chest. Plus the minions will also come.
Having one sealed of a different edition and one open to play with of the current one is a nice way to collect. At least you'll be enjoying the mold. That's still double-dipping and you could just open the one you currently have and skip this one too. Keeping your old G1 reissue sealed now make no sense as the new one is coming out after all.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 4:28am CDT
Regimus Prime wrote:Hmm, nostalgia and if I happen to be perusing through the Walmart toy aisle with a bunch of disposable income that day might make me do it. But if all 3 of those factors aren’t lined up that day it’s a pass. I’ve still got my ‘84-‘85 MISB Soundwave and Buzzsaw and the last Walmart Exclusive (at the time) reissue so...
Key word: MISB.
If you're a boxed guy, just get the Walmart reissue to open and play with. Sure, G1 box and all, but the last one have the "book style" box if I remember? Plus it have the big double-tape chest. This here G1 reissue will have the normal chest. Plus the minions will also come.
Having one sealed of a different edition and one open to play with of the current one is a nice way to collect. At least you'll be enjoying the mold. That's still double-dipping and you could just open the one you currently have and skip this one too. Keeping your old G1 reissue sealed now make no sense as the new one is coming out after all.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028769)
Posted by Cybertronian Pepega on July 14th, 2019 @ 5:24am CDT
Posted by Cybertronian Pepega on July 14th, 2019 @ 5:24am CDT
Does anyone have any tips on where I could find a Soundwave reissue online? I'm in Australia so walmart isn't an option for me.
My best guess would be ebay, but have any online retailers had the previous G1 reissues in stock? maybe they could possibly be getting some Soundwaves in?
My best guess would be ebay, but have any online retailers had the previous G1 reissues in stock? maybe they could possibly be getting some Soundwaves in?
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028782)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 9:57am CDT
First, Welcome!
Second, just be patient. All exclusives will come worldwide sooner or later, in one store or another.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 9:57am CDT
Cybertronian Pepega wrote:Does anyone have any tips on where I could find a Soundwave reissue online? I'm in Australia so walmart isn't an option for me.
My best guess would be ebay, but have any online retailers had the previous G1 reissues in stock? maybe they could possibly be getting some Soundwaves in?
First, Welcome!
Second, just be patient. All exclusives will come worldwide sooner or later, in one store or another.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028784)
Posted by nycPrime on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:21am CDT
Posted by nycPrime on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:21am CDT
Online price for OP finally dropped to $35. Have a feeling it'll go lower but bit the bullet. Always wanted this as a kid.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028785)
Posted by william-james88 on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:37am CDT
I dont see how thats a fair price. The rerelease of Starscream was 50$ and both bots are around the same size so I dont see how 1 casette minion can be an additional 20$. This feels super overpriced to me. I really expected him to be 50$
Posted by william-james88 on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:37am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:70$CAN for Soundwave PLUS Buzzsaw. Contrary to the similarly priced Optimus Prime, THAT is a relatively fair price.
I dont see how thats a fair price. The rerelease of Starscream was 50$ and both bots are around the same size so I dont see how 1 casette minion can be an additional 20$. This feels super overpriced to me. I really expected him to be 50$
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028786)
Posted by william-james88 on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:37am CDT
I dont see how thats a fair price. The rerelease of Starscream was 50$ and both bots are around the same size so I dont see how 1 casette minion can be an additional 20$. This feels super overpriced to me. I really expected him to be 50$
Posted by william-james88 on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:37am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:70$CAN for Soundwave PLUS Buzzsaw. Contrary to the similarly priced Optimus Prime, THAT is a relatively fair price.
I dont see how thats a fair price. The rerelease of Starscream was 50$ and both bots are around the same size so I dont see how 1 casette minion can be an additional 20$. This feels super overpriced to me. I really expected him to be 50$
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028787)
Posted by william-james88 on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:38am CDT
I dont see how thats a fair price. The rerelease of Starscream was 50$ and both bots are around the same size so I dont see how 1 casette minion can be an additional 20$. This feels super overpriced to me. I really expected him to be 50$
Posted by william-james88 on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:38am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:70$CAN for Soundwave PLUS Buzzsaw. Contrary to the similarly priced Optimus Prime, THAT is a relatively fair price.
I dont see how thats a fair price. The rerelease of Starscream was 50$ and both bots are around the same size so I dont see how 1 casette minion can be an additional 20$. This feels super overpriced to me. I really expected him to be 50$
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028789)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:49am CDT
50$ for Starscream? That must have been the price on sale because if I remember, Starscream was also 69.99$ at it's normal price.
Oh, just found out that G1 Optimus Prime at Walmart.ca is now 39$CAN!
https://www.walmart.ca/fr/ip/transforme ... 0199102182
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:49am CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:70$CAN for Soundwave PLUS Buzzsaw. Contrary to the similarly priced Optimus Prime, THAT is a relatively fair price.
I dont see how thats a fair price. The rerelease of Starscream was 50$ and both bots are around the same size so I dont see how 1 casette minion can be an additional 20$. This feels super overpriced to me. I really expected him to be 50$
50$ for Starscream? That must have been the price on sale because if I remember, Starscream was also 69.99$ at it's normal price.
Oh, just found out that G1 Optimus Prime at Walmart.ca is now 39$CAN!
https://www.walmart.ca/fr/ip/transforme ... 0199102182
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028795)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 14th, 2019 @ 11:05am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 14th, 2019 @ 11:05am CDT
Not surprising. The G1 Soundwave toy has never been sold without at least one of its minions.-Kanrabat- wrote:70$CAN for Soundwave PLUS Buzzsaw.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028799)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 11:23am CDT
Optimus Prime was never sold without his trailer either...
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 11:23am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Not surprising. The G1 Soundwave toy has never been sold without at least one of its minions.-Kanrabat- wrote:70$CAN for Soundwave PLUS Buzzsaw.
Optimus Prime was never sold without his trailer either...
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028800)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 14th, 2019 @ 11:32am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 14th, 2019 @ 11:32am CDT
Hence the recent reissue being priced as is instead of more.-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Not surprising. The G1 Soundwave toy has never been sold without at least one of its minions.-Kanrabat- wrote:70$CAN for Soundwave PLUS Buzzsaw.
Optimus Prime was never sold without his trailer either...
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028802)
Posted by william-james88 on July 14th, 2019 @ 11:38am CDT
It wasnt. Starscream's original price in canada was 50$
Posted by william-james88 on July 14th, 2019 @ 11:38am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:70$CAN for Soundwave PLUS Buzzsaw. Contrary to the similarly priced Optimus Prime, THAT is a relatively fair price.
I dont see how thats a fair price. The rerelease of Starscream was 50$ and both bots are around the same size so I dont see how 1 casette minion can be an additional 20$. This feels super overpriced to me. I really expected him to be 50$
50$ for Starscream? That must have been the price on sale because if I remember, Starscream was also 69.99$ at it's normal price.
It wasnt. Starscream's original price in canada was 50$
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028805)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 11:49am CDT
Oh yeah.
This make the original 70$ price of the trailerless Optimus even more inexcusable. Seriously, there's not much difference in material between Lonetimus and a seeker.
At least Soundwave have Buzzsaw with him. But that's basically 20$ for a minion instead of 14$.
As usual, the "real" price will be the one on sale.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 11:49am CDT
william-james88 wrote:It wasnt. Starscream's original price in canada was 50$
Oh yeah.
This make the original 70$ price of the trailerless Optimus even more inexcusable. Seriously, there's not much difference in material between Lonetimus and a seeker.
At least Soundwave have Buzzsaw with him. But that's basically 20$ for a minion instead of 14$.
As usual, the "real" price will be the one on sale.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028878)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 14th, 2019 @ 8:33pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 14th, 2019 @ 8:33pm CDT
Still no sales around here. And wow, Soundwave will be $50? Well, that's gonna hurt some, but he might be worth it, much more so than Prime
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028896)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 14th, 2019 @ 9:59pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 14th, 2019 @ 9:59pm CDT
Yeah, the Soundwave w/ Laserbeak and Ravage reissue that was released in 2006 in the Classics line was $30, while the SDCC 2009/HTS exclusive Soundwave w/ Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Ravage, and Ratbat reissue set was also $50 but offered much more and was even a limited convention/online exclusive.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Still no sales around here. And wow, Soundwave will be $50? Well, that's gonna hurt some, but he might be worth it, much more so than Prime
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028899)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:12pm CDT
To be fair, that's 13 years ago.
By using this site: https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/ I see that it would be 38$ today. So, yeah, the price hike is still significant.
And just for fun, assuming that the picture below is from the 1983 Sears catalog and the prices are in USD:
That Soundwave would be 43.72$
Still cheaper than it's direct reissue.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:12pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, the Soundwave w/ Laserbeak and Ravage reissue that was released in 2006 was $30.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Still no sales around here. And wow, Soundwave will be $50? Well, that's gonna hurt some, but he might be worth it, much more so than Prime
To be fair, that's 13 years ago.
By using this site: https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/ I see that it would be 38$ today. So, yeah, the price hike is still significant.
And just for fun, assuming that the picture below is from the 1983 Sears catalog and the prices are in USD:
That Soundwave would be 43.72$
Still cheaper than it's direct reissue.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028901)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:16pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:16pm CDT
I edited my post with more info.-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, the Soundwave w/ Laserbeak and Ravage reissue that was released in 2006 was $30.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Still no sales around here. And wow, Soundwave will be $50? Well, that's gonna hurt some, but he might be worth it, much more so than Prime
To be fair, that's 13 years ago.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028902)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:19pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:19pm CDT
Pretty sure that's an '85 catalog. It's got Omega Supreme, the Dinobots, Tracks, Inferno, Blaster, and the coneheads, and it says "© 1985 Hasbro"
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028905)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:31pm CDT
You mean, on the toy itself?
In that case (in USD):
Soundwave: 17$ in 1985 is 40$ in 2019. Still cheaper than 50$ Soundwave will go for.
And for fun, Omega Supreme was 40$ in 1985. Meaning today, it would have been 95$. More expensive than a Supreme Class, but cheaper than a Titan. Interesting.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:31pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Pretty sure that's an '85 catalog. It's got Omega Supreme, the Dinobots, Tracks, Inferno, Blaster, and the coneheads, and it says "© 1985 Hasbro"
You mean, on the toy itself?
In that case (in USD):
Soundwave: 17$ in 1985 is 40$ in 2019. Still cheaper than 50$ Soundwave will go for.
And for fun, Omega Supreme was 40$ in 1985. Meaning today, it would have been 95$. More expensive than a Supreme Class, but cheaper than a Titan. Interesting.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028907)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:40pm CDT
Actually I meant on the ad under the bottom-most price table
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 14th, 2019 @ 10:40pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Pretty sure that's an '85 catalog. It's got Omega Supreme, the Dinobots, Tracks, Inferno, Blaster, and the coneheads, and it says "© 1985 Hasbro"
You mean, on the toy itself?
In that case (in USD):
Soundwave: 17$ in 1985 is 40$ in 2019. Still cheaper than 50$ Soundwave will go for.
And for fun, Omega Supreme was 40$ in 1985. Meaning today, it would have been 95$. More expensive than a Supreme Class, but cheaper than a Titan. Interesting.
Actually I meant on the ad under the bottom-most price table
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2028952)
Posted by LunarBolt on July 15th, 2019 @ 8:40am CDT
Posted by LunarBolt on July 15th, 2019 @ 8:40am CDT
Just dropped $70 CAD on this guy yesterday at a Red Deer,Alberta Wal-Mart. 
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2029134)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 15th, 2019 @ 5:47pm CDT
Soundwave you mean? Well, if you didn't have him before, it beat buying anything off Ebay right now. So congrats on your acquisition!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 15th, 2019 @ 5:47pm CDT
LunarBolt wrote:Just dropped $70 CAD on this guy yesterday at a Red Deer,Alberta Wal-Mart.
Soundwave you mean? Well, if you didn't have him before, it beat buying anything off Ebay right now. So congrats on your acquisition!
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2029187)
Posted by nycPrime on July 15th, 2019 @ 8:20pm CDT
Posted by nycPrime on July 15th, 2019 @ 8:20pm CDT
Got my G1 Optimus Prime a day earlier than expected. So in case I decide I need the trailer, are there other options besides eBay?
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2029195)
Posted by Cobotron on July 15th, 2019 @ 8:34pm CDT
I wrote to them about a part for Transmetals Optimal Optimus because they didn't have it listed on the site. They wrote back and had one. Their communication and service is top notch.
Posted by Cobotron on July 15th, 2019 @ 8:34pm CDT
Ugh. That's a tuff one. Maybe hawk http://www.transformerland.com/? Might even be worth writing to them.nycPrime wrote:Got my G1 Optimus Prime a day earlier than expected. So in case I decide I need the trailer, are there other options besides eBay?
I wrote to them about a part for Transmetals Optimal Optimus because they didn't have it listed on the site. They wrote back and had one. Their communication and service is top notch.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2029907)
Posted by Rattrap_2019 on July 17th, 2019 @ 11:35pm CDT
Posted by Rattrap_2019 on July 17th, 2019 @ 11:35pm CDT
There are 4 of the G1 Soundwaves at capilano walmart in edmonton. They just put them on the Self at closing time.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2029956)
Posted by william-james88 on July 18th, 2019 @ 9:37am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 18th, 2019 @ 9:37am CDT
Rattrap_2019 wrote:There are 4 of the G1 Soundwaves at capilano walmart in edmonton. They just put them on the Self at closing time.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2030140)
Posted by JasonM32 on July 18th, 2019 @ 6:45pm CDT
Posted by JasonM32 on July 18th, 2019 @ 6:45pm CDT
I'm just happy to have the opportunity to buy some of these toys off the shelf again. The prices are a little more than I would like but for me it's still well worth it. I'm particularly excited to grab a Soundwave. That was one of my favorite toys as a kid and I've never owned any of the other re-issues.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2030177)
Posted by triKlops on July 18th, 2019 @ 7:59pm CDT
Posted by triKlops on July 18th, 2019 @ 7:59pm CDT
Not Walmart but still worth mentioning for G1 fans / buyers.
DecepticonFinishline wrote:Not Siege, but some G1 cassettes are up on Pulse, including a SURPRISE GURAFI AND NOIZU!
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... con-frenzy
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2030193)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 18th, 2019 @ 8:35pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 18th, 2019 @ 8:35pm CDT
Looks like Frenzy is back to using stickers for his tape side label detail instead of the Encore version's tampographs. I approve, because this is a case where stickers are actually more realistic because that label would be a sticker on a real tape!
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2030232)
Posted by CdogCdog4 on July 18th, 2019 @ 9:49pm CDT
It was for 1 day
I saw that i wish i jumped on it lol bc now im stuck paying 50 again unless they put it back on sale.
Posted by CdogCdog4 on July 18th, 2019 @ 9:49pm CDT
nycPrime wrote:Online price for OP finally dropped to $35. Have a feeling it'll go lower but bit the bullet. Always wanted this as a kid.
It was for 1 day
I saw that i wish i jumped on it lol bc now im stuck paying 50 again unless they put it back on sale.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2030258)
Posted by nycPrime on July 18th, 2019 @ 10:20pm CDT
After getting it in hand, I feel $35 is a bit much. Glad I never got it for $50. But I have to admit the figure brings me a lot of joy. Now just need a G1 trailer.
Posted by nycPrime on July 18th, 2019 @ 10:20pm CDT
CdogCdog4 wrote:nycPrime wrote:Online price for OP finally dropped to $35. Have a feeling it'll go lower but bit the bullet. Always wanted this as a kid.
It was for 1 day
I saw that i wish i jumped on it lol bc now im stuck paying 50 again unless they put it back on sale.
After getting it in hand, I feel $35 is a bit much. Glad I never got it for $50. But I have to admit the figure brings me a lot of joy. Now just need a G1 trailer.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031084)
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2019 @ 8:24am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2019 @ 8:24am CDT
People have been waiting a long time for this news, but it's happening now. The Walmart exclusive reissue of Transformers G1 Soundwave has been found at Walmarts in the US. He comes with Buzzsaw and there are two other cassette two packs which include Frenzy and Lazerbeak as well as Rumble and Ravage.
Soundwave is $50 USD while the casette two packs are $20 USD each. Meaning the whole set would cost you $90 USD total. The images below come from Doug who posted them on Facebook and this set has been found in both Illinois and Wisconsin so far.
While Soundwave was also found in Canada recently, sightings have been rather sporadic and the cassettes were not found yet. The prices in Canada are $70 for Soundwave and $30 per cassette pack.
Soundwave is $50 USD while the casette two packs are $20 USD each. Meaning the whole set would cost you $90 USD total. The images below come from Doug who posted them on Facebook and this set has been found in both Illinois and Wisconsin so far.
While Soundwave was also found in Canada recently, sightings have been rather sporadic and the cassettes were not found yet. The prices in Canada are $70 for Soundwave and $30 per cassette pack.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031087)
Posted by nycPrime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 8:57am CDT
Posted by nycPrime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 8:57am CDT
That looks glorious. But $90 seems steep. Especially considering I got that Hasbro Asia MP reissue not long ago got $160.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031089)
Posted by ScottyP on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:08am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:08am CDT
Price is in the same ballpark as the MSRP on Encore releases (from a decade ago or so) so no surprise in that regard. Looking forward to them getting around in more places! This line's carded product has been a rare instance of stuff I've kept sealed up. Having several versions of these cassettes already, the packaged presentation is a huge draw.
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Posted by Stargrave on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:02am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:02am CDT
Totally want those cassettes on my wall.
What a childhood memory, getting my first cassettes in an Easter basket.
Jeez that really takes me back. It was the Frenzy pack but I couldn’t read I was bouncing off the walls because I had ‘Rumble’ from the cartoon.
What a childhood memory, getting my first cassettes in an Easter basket.
Jeez that really takes me back. It was the Frenzy pack but I couldn’t read I was bouncing off the walls because I had ‘Rumble’ from the cartoon.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031097)
Posted by cruizerdave on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by cruizerdave on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:07am CDT
Such great toys! They've never really topped those original cassetticons.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031109)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:42am CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:42am CDT
Still cheaper than getting the whole set vintage. Gunna try to hunt them down when I get paid next.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031117)
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:51am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:51am CDT
Kind of hard to rebuy when I paid £5 for the cassette packs mid nineties and bought an original boxed soundwave for £15 off a friend who paid £21. Think I'm just going for the dinosaur tapes as I'm not sure if I ever got a replacement buzzsaw during the Tf collection/encores.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031198)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2019 @ 4:53pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2019 @ 4:53pm CDT
I'm good with my "fat chested" reissue Soundwave and I already have the main casettes. So no need for me to double-dip.
However, anyone who are a Soundwave fan and don't own the G1 molds would be MAD to pass these up.
Yes, even at those prices.
However, anyone who are a Soundwave fan and don't own the G1 molds would be MAD to pass these up.
Yes, even at those prices.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031217)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 23rd, 2019 @ 6:08pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 23rd, 2019 @ 6:08pm CDT
My wallet really isn't ready, but i hope to find those guys. I really want to get this reissue
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031243)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:17pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:17pm CDT
Funny thing for me is, the only cassette I own is Ratbat, so I need to get ALL of them. But I have MP Soundwave as well as Siege Soundwave. Would G1 Soundwave have a place in my collection?
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031246)
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:23pm CDT
Hell yeah, sounds like a nice centrepiece to your soundwave collection
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:23pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Funny thing for me is, the only cassette I own is Ratbat, so I need to get ALL of them. But I have MP Soundwave as well as Siege Soundwave. Would G1 Soundwave have a place in my collection?
Hell yeah, sounds like a nice centrepiece to your soundwave collection
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031248)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:25pm CDT
I second this. G1 Soundwave and Co still hold up today. Plus it's the OG.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:25pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Funny thing for me is, the only cassette I own is Ratbat, so I need to get ALL of them. But I have MP Soundwave as well as Siege Soundwave. Would G1 Soundwave have a place in my collection?
Hell yeah, sounds like a nice centrepiece to your soundwave collection
I second this. G1 Soundwave and Co still hold up today. Plus it's the OG.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031272)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:41pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:41pm CDT
$50... nah, gonna wait for a sale. Optimus Prime was priced down, wasn't he? 
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031274)
Posted by Ultra Markus on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:44pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:44pm CDT
i want the cassettes more than anything
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031275)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:44pm CDT
I believe so. They were charging $50 a pop originally I believe, but I’ve seen him down to $30 in the Walmarts around Fort Bliss, which I think is much more reasonable.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:44pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:$50... nah, gonna wait for a sale. Optimus Prime was priced down, wasn't he?
I believe so. They were charging $50 a pop originally I believe, but I’ve seen him down to $30 in the Walmarts around Fort Bliss, which I think is much more reasonable.
Re: Transformers G1 Soundwave WalMart Reissue Found in Canada (2031280)
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:41pm CDT
People are saying this one is more worth its 50 than Prime though.
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:41pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:$50... nah, gonna wait for a sale. Optimus Prime was priced down, wasn't he?
People are saying this one is more worth its 50 than Prime though.
