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Post by supergetterv on Feb 13, 2006 0:41:34 GMT -5
The TF collection was created after the DW comics right? All the box art was taken from the Dreamwaves Transformers Comic books. I was attracted to this series but held back on buying them because these figures are remakes of the original molds. Because they were from molds of the 1980's, these figures just didn't look like their comic book counterparts. Thats my reason for not getting them. I regret doing this because I passed up on #10, Soundwave. I had Optimus as a kid and Sideswipe, a couple of the Constructicons and even Shockwave, but never had a Soundwave. One of the reason that I didn't get one was because of the original released price. I remember seeing it for around 70$ when it was new, so I didn't get it. Same reason I didn't get #6 Megatron. I went to Wondercon this year, a comic book convention and bought TF collection #10 for 15$. 15$ because it was only the box with Laserbeak and all the inserts. The seller told me that they sold the Soundwave figure as a display item and the buyer didn't know they had the box or something. Anyway, I started searching around ebay so I can complete my half empty box. What ended up happening was that I won a auction for a complete TF #10 for 66$ after shipping, which is great since it cost around the same back when it first came out. Still searching for another Soundwave to complete the 15$ box I got at the convention.
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Post by Lord Zarak on Feb 13, 2006 7:51:43 GMT -5
i think is very easy to find a sounwave loose on ebay...
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Post by howieh on Feb 15, 2006 7:23:20 GMT -5
Lord Zarak is right; it is still quite easy to find a Soundwave on eBay. The re-released toy's door hinges and connection point are based off Soundblaster's mold so it's different from the original Microchange/Soundwave mold (ie. more flush and less intrusive).
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Post by supergetterv on Feb 18, 2006 14:34:38 GMT -5
Yeah, Soundwave is very easy to find on Ebay and isn't overly expensive. I noticed that there is another differences between this current reissue and the originals. I have the reissue and because I am looking for a G1 original, I started to see the differences. The front buttons are different. The new reissue has a single mold button, the rewind/fast foward/play/record/stop buttons are all stuck together. The originals, it has separate buttons for the rewind and fastfoward and in the middle, the play,stop and record buttons are together. This makes the original much better looking. Thats why I am still trying to find one on Ebay to put into my half empty box TF#10 box. Also noticed that people are sticking the wrong sticker labels on alot of the Soundwaves on Ebay. Most people has used the big stickers that was meant to be on the rocket launcher and concussion blaster on the left and right leg of Soundwave. Are there any other differences? And what do you guys think of these reissue? I don't have any of the others and I am not that impress with the most of them. But the box presentations are a lot better than the American/Hasbro version of these reissue. Recently saw Sideswipe, Hasbro one at Kaybee toys for around 8$.
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Post by howieh on Feb 19, 2006 12:11:15 GMT -5
Like I said before, the connection point (buttons) is different in the Takara reissue. That is because it's based off the Soundblaster mold which has a different connection point in order to accomodate the new larger cassette door.
People often have misplaced labels on their toys. Remember, these were little kids (us) who had them...A few mistakes are bound to happen along the way. Not a big deal if you can overlook these minute points.
In my opinion, the Takara reissues are better in terms of quality and accurateness to the original toys. The Hasbro reissues are definitely much cheaper but the quality also seems wanting. Plus, with more child-friendly changes (such as the much disliked super seeker missiles, and the lack of springs in some missile launchers), they're just not quite the same. You're better off with the Takara reissues if you can afford them.
I like the American reissues because of the throwback of the boxes to a more traditional G1-style. But then again, I rarely keep things in boxes. Overall, the quality is much, much better in the Takara reissues but remember that there's nothing quite like the original thing...
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Post by thebigr on Feb 25, 2006 1:08:32 GMT -5
I am a BIG soundwave fan, and a fan of any TF in general that was a "real-world" item, like the cassettes, microscope, camera, guns etc...
While i have an original G1 SW, i was really interested in getting the re-issue, as my G1 gets lots of attention from frequent guests to my home, and he's a little fragile.
I heard from some much more hardcore TF fans than myself that i work with that the quality wasn't so great, especially for $70+. This thread is making me think otherwise... are those of you who bought the reissue and have the g1, are you happy with the purchase? I can get another G1 SW for an average of $20-35 at the low end, so is it worth it??
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Post by supergetterv on Feb 25, 2006 2:38:56 GMT -5
Presentation is good. If you want another one for play, you should get a loose G1. thebigr, $70+ isn't something that you want to play with a lot. The box is certainly nice because it come with a poster and other info. I would say that the only advantage that the reissue has on the original is that its new. Meaning the joints are good, and the paint isn't chipped. Mint condition G1, how much does that cost? Mint condition reissue, 70+. Hostly though, if you can find it at around 70, you wont regret getting one.
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Post by howieh on Feb 25, 2006 15:22:44 GMT -5
I agree. Nice presentation but expensive for a kick-around toy.
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