Title:
Soundwave Toys"R"Us
Description:
Soundwave (Commemorative Edition, 2007, 2012)
Accessories: Laserbeak, Battle Ravage, 2 tape cases, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster
Hasbro’s first reissue of the original Soundwave toy was originally intended to be part of their Commemorative Series of Generation 1 reissues, but when that line was cancelled, it was instead released as part of the Classics toyline. The phrase "Commemorative Edition” is prominently displayed on the front and sides of the box, though, and it remains exclusive to Toys"R"Us, as all Commemorative Edition toys were.
Despite both the packaging’s claim that it is "identical to the original toy,” and the image on the packaging showing Soundwave with his traditional chest-door, the figure actually sports the double-wide door of Soundblaster (complete with extra tech-detailing), which allows him to carry both of his pack-in partners, Laserbeak and "Battle” Ravage. In an unusual move for a Hasbro release, the set also includes two clear-plastic cassette cases for the two tapes, previously only included with Takara versions of the figures. Per stringent child safety laws, his spring-loaded weapons were neutered.
Sadly, in the Canadian markets, this version of Soundwave was pushed back over a year from the original release date, and very few Toys"R"Us stores had them.
Soundwave was later re-released in Hasbro’s Asian markets in slightly altered packaging that omitted the Toys"R"Us sticker (for obvious reasons) and changed the age recommendation from "Ages 8+” to "Ages 5+”.
Accessories: Laserbeak, Battle Ravage, 2 tape cases, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster
Hasbro’s first reissue of the original Soundwave toy was originally intended to be part of their Commemorative Series of Generation 1 reissues, but when that line was cancelled, it was instead released as part of the Classics toyline. The phrase "Commemorative Edition” is prominently displayed on the front and sides of the box, though, and it remains exclusive to Toys"R"Us, as all Commemorative Edition toys were.
Despite both the packaging’s claim that it is "identical to the original toy,” and the image on the packaging showing Soundwave with his traditional chest-door, the figure actually sports the double-wide door of Soundblaster (complete with extra tech-detailing), which allows him to carry both of his pack-in partners, Laserbeak and "Battle” Ravage. In an unusual move for a Hasbro release, the set also includes two clear-plastic cassette cases for the two tapes, previously only included with Takara versions of the figures. Per stringent child safety laws, his spring-loaded weapons were neutered.
Sadly, in the Canadian markets, this version of Soundwave was pushed back over a year from the original release date, and very few Toys"R"Us stores had them.
Soundwave was later re-released in Hasbro’s Asian markets in slightly altered packaging that omitted the Toys"R"Us sticker (for obvious reasons) and changed the age recommendation from "Ages 8+” to "Ages 5+”.
Theme:
Reissue
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
2007
Date Added:
2022-07-13 06:44:17
Date Added:
2022-07-13 06:44:17
