Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review

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The second wave of Transformers Studio Series is being found in the US, The deluxes were found a little while ago at US Targets and Canadian Walmarts but the voyagers are fresher on the scene. The only new voyager mold of wave 2 is Shockwave (with a repacked WFC Starscream). He was found at US Targets (here's a specific sighting from Florida).

Below is a review if you are curious about the toy.

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Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179142)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on April 15th, 2024 @ 8:12pm CDT

Amazon is also shipping out, mine arrives tomorrow.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179147)
Posted by cloudballoon on April 15th, 2024 @ 11:04pm CDT

Canada's GameStop PO is set for May 1st. So it's still a few weeks away. Hope it'll be shipped sooner!

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179152)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 16th, 2024 @ 2:03am CDT

As a Shockwave collector, I feel this figure is a wash at best. Good posability and proportions, but the cannon is too small and weird, his head looks like a football with ears, and his chest should have been lighter than the purple parts, not darker.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179178)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 16th, 2024 @ 1:33pm CDT

Mine just shipped from Pulse

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179574)
Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2024 @ 8:39pm CDT

Bummer, Gamestop delayed a few of the Studio Series releases scheduled for today. Shockwave shipped, but Sideswipe and Sunstreaker were pushed back to May 10 and Swoop all the way to July 1! Hopefully these are temporary delays and they end up coming sooner.

Emerje

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179615)
Posted by Emerje on April 25th, 2024 @ 10:15am CDT

A few notes from today's Transformers Fanstream:

TF:One Deluxe Optimus Prime was confirmed to be the first figure in the A Level category. They mentioned he should be easy to find and be on shelves for around 9 months. The figure is also specifically colored to perfectly match the movie color pallet.

They then went on to talk about the Wondercon reveals hitting stores now.

Nothing new to say about Swoop that we haven't already seen.

Apparently the size chart for the Bumblebee Movie lists Sunstreaker as a giant in bot mode and they chose to make him normal sized to match the other figures.

Nothing new to say about Sideswipe.

Our own Jon Bailey (AKA Epic Voice Guy) from the Twincast Podcast got a shoutout on the stream (you can hear him on the recent episode as of this time #347) for voicing Bumblebee Movie Shockwave in the movie!

Spacebridge "reveals" (just announced, not shown on the stream):

SS86 Core class Steeljaw
WFC Gamer Edition Deluxe Decepticon Trooper
Bumblebee Movie Voyager Skywarp,
SS86 Leader Springer (confirmed bulked up retool of the Siege Voyager)
SS86 Bumblebee (new mold)
Pulse Exclusive Comic Edition Leader Straxus

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179617)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 25th, 2024 @ 10:47am CDT

When they said SS86 Springer was a partial of the Siege figure upgraded to leader size, I was ready to throw something.

Most useless release of the line coming up.

And still, another leader slot that could have gone to a live action Dinobot.

For a team stressing how they will be releasing something for everyone this year for the anniversary, the only movie 1-5 thing right now is the MPM Brawl.

Also, everyone forgot about core Starscream apparently

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179618)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 25th, 2024 @ 11:02am CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:When they said SS86 Springer was a partial of the Siege figure upgraded to leader size, I was ready to throw something.

You know, after seeing what they did with Blitzwing, I had an inkling that this would happen. So I just got a Siege Springer for my SS86 shelf and called it a day. Even if the new one is technically a new mold, I knew it wouldn't be all that different.

Most useless release of the line coming up. And still, another leader slot that could have gone to a live action Dinobot.

Agreed on both counts.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179620)
Posted by Primex1984 on April 25th, 2024 @ 11:09am CDT

Where is G1 Ramjet?! I thought we would of had release info about him by now.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179625)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 25th, 2024 @ 11:48am CDT

I need to see Leader Class Straxus! Also really hoping one of his accessories is a head in a jar, too.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179627)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 25th, 2024 @ 11:52am CDT

Pretty lame that there's nothing Bay in the SS reveals, but even more so when you realize we're getting a single core class for the entire year. At least Mohawk rocks, and there's finally some stuff to look forward to in 2025!

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179629)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 25th, 2024 @ 12:04pm CDT

Leader Straxus and Core Steeljaw are definite purchases. I've been waiting 32 years for a proper Straxus toy.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179633)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 25th, 2024 @ 12:15pm CDT

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Pretty lame that there's nothing Bay in the SS reveals, but even more so when you realize we're getting a single core class for the entire year. At least Mohawk rocks, and there's finally some stuff to look forward to in 2025!

Makes it even sadder when you realize that they have said that "everyone will get something this year", and it seems like movies 1-5 plus Beast Machines are about to get the very short end of that stick. Just 1 core class each, unless we count MPM Brawl too

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179636)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on April 25th, 2024 @ 12:19pm CDT

Swoop still looking great

Happily getting that comic Grimlock
And very excited for comic straxus, id love to get a good version of that guy

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179642)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on April 25th, 2024 @ 12:34pm CDT

Steeljaw should hopefully be awesome too

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179650)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on April 25th, 2024 @ 1:05pm CDT

Nothing in that list interests me besides Steeljaw and bee.

I do find it interesting that Bee states a new mold next to it, so what will it be? I feel the Netflix VW molds works just fine for G1 and can't imagine what possible improvements could be made. Not going to complain though if it totally rocks!

As for Steeljaw, it's nice to finally get a new one and hope it's as good if not better than the new Rumble/Frenzy. Only issue is it feel like a long ways off. Speaking if Frenzy, EE just emailed me to say my PO for it was pushed back to January 25!

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179657)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 25th, 2024 @ 4:43pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:When they said SS86 Springer was a partial of the Siege figure upgraded to leader size, I was ready to throw something.

Most useless release of the line coming up.

And still, another leader slot that could have gone to a live action Dinobot.

What are you talking about? After Swoop the Dinobots are done, at least the ones that count! :-D

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179658)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 25th, 2024 @ 4:45pm CDT

Till-all-R1 wrote:Nothing in that list interests me besides Steeljaw and bee.

I do find it interesting that Bee states a new mold next to it, so what will it be? I feel the Netflix VW molds works just fine for G1 and can't imagine what possible improvements could be made. Not going to complain though if it totally rocks!

As for Steeljaw, it's nice to finally get a new one and hope it's as good if not better than the new Rumble/Frenzy. Only issue is it feel like a long ways off. Speaking if Frenzy, EE just emailed me to say my PO for it was pushed back to January 25!

Except that for accuracy's sake a proper 86 Bee needs to be more of a Chibi/SD design and not a proper Volkswagon that part forms.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179662)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 25th, 2024 @ 4:56pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:When they said SS86 Springer was a partial of the Siege figure upgraded to leader size, I was ready to throw something.

Most useless release of the line coming up.

And still, another leader slot that could have gone to a live action Dinobot.

What are you talking about? After Swoop the Dinobots are done, at least the ones that count!

Yes, poke the bear why don't you. We need the rest of the Bayverse Dinobots, starting with Slag and Strafe.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179663)
Posted by Quantum Surge on April 25th, 2024 @ 4:58pm CDT

Surprised the Beewun seekers weren't given a ton of repaints at this point.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179665)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 25th, 2024 @ 5:07pm CDT

Quantum Surge wrote:Surprised the Beewun seekers weren't given a ton of repaints at this point.

Well, we got green Ramjet and Skywarp will finally bother showing himself at some point.

What I don't expect are Reactivate Starscream repaints.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179666)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 25th, 2024 @ 5:11pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:When they said SS86 Springer was a partial of the Siege figure upgraded to leader size, I was ready to throw something.

Most useless release of the line coming up.

And still, another leader slot that could have gone to a live action Dinobot.

What are you talking about? After Swoop the Dinobots are done, at least the ones that count!

Yes, poke the bear why don't you. We need the rest of the Bayverse Dinobots, starting with Slag and Strafe.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179671)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on April 25th, 2024 @ 5:39pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Till-all-R1 wrote:Nothing in that list interests me besides Steeljaw and bee.

I do find it interesting that Bee states a new mold next to it, so what will it be? I feel the Netflix VW molds works just fine for G1 and can't imagine what possible improvements could be made. Not going to complain though if it totally rocks!

As for Steeljaw, it's nice to finally get a new one and hope it's as good if not better than the new Rumble/Frenzy. Only issue is it feel like a long ways off. Speaking if Frenzy, EE just emailed me to say my PO for it was pushed back to January 25!

Except that for accuracy's sake a proper 86 Bee needs to be more of a Chibi/SD design and not a proper Volkswagon that part forms.

This would also likely get them around having VW and licensing involved and give them more freedom for repaints.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179672)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 25th, 2024 @ 6:09pm CDT

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Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179675)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 25th, 2024 @ 7:44pm CDT

TF-fan kev777 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Till-all-R1 wrote:Nothing in that list interests me besides Steeljaw and bee.

I do find it interesting that Bee states a new mold next to it, so what will it be? I feel the Netflix VW molds works just fine for G1 and can't imagine what possible improvements could be made. Not going to complain though if it totally rocks!

As for Steeljaw, it's nice to finally get a new one and hope it's as good if not better than the new Rumble/Frenzy. Only issue is it feel like a long ways off. Speaking if Frenzy, EE just emailed me to say my PO for it was pushed back to January 25!

Except that for accuracy's sake a proper 86 Bee needs to be more of a Chibi/SD design and not a proper Volkswagon that part forms.

This would also likely get them around having VW and licensing involved and give them more freedom for repaints.

Agreed.
Even though NF BB is really the one figure I feel like I missed out on since I could never find him in-store or later for a reasonable price, I definitely haven’t forgot about it, and it makes this news of a brand-new mold in SS86 even sweeter.
I suppose this means Cliffjumper will follow at some point. Assuming the mold is on point, I’ll probably get it…. Because I assumed the SS86 Bee would just follow Blaster and be a slight repaint of the NF figure, I really though Buzzworthy’s Cliffjumper figure would be the definitive version.

But I didn’t see the livestream; is SS86 Bee a release for ‘25?

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179683)
Posted by Emerje on April 26th, 2024 @ 12:41am CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:But I didn’t see the livestream; is SS86 Bee a release for ‘25?

No, they're a long ways from talking about next year. This is the A Level figure leaked last year.

Emerje

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179702)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 26th, 2024 @ 3:02pm CDT

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
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I feel sorry for Bayformers collectors. They finally give you a consistently solid toy line. Studio Series is your baby. You made it a success. Only for them to push your fanbase aside for G1...

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179707)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 26th, 2024 @ 6:13pm CDT

Well, while it’s not new there is something else for Bay fans in 2024!

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I would suspect Jolt and Ratchet are the other 2 deluxes, but we’ll have to see!

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179711)
Posted by Emerje on April 26th, 2024 @ 8:09pm CDT

Huh, didn't expect to see this at Walmart tonight, didn't realize Shockwave was already in stores. A little less surprised to see the latest Deluxe wave there since they've been at Target for a few weeks.

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And no, Starscream isn't on clearance, he's in Earthspark Spin Changer Optimus Prime's spot

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Well, while it’s not new there is something else for Bay fans in 2024!

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I would suspect Jolt and Ratchet are the other 2 deluxes, but we’ll have to see!

You might be right, but would any of us be surprised if one of them was Bumblebee?

Emerje

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179714)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 26th, 2024 @ 8:44pm CDT

Emerje wrote:Huh, didn't expect to see this at Walmart tonight, didn't realize Shockwave was already in stores. A little less surprised to see the latest Deluxe wave there since they've been at Target for a few weeks.

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And no, Starscream isn't on clearance, he's in Earthspark Spin Changer Optimus Prime's spot

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Well, while it’s not new there is something else for Bay fans in 2024!

IMG_2120.jpeg

I would suspect Jolt and Ratchet are the other 2 deluxes, but we’ll have to see!

You might be right, but would any of us be surprised if one of them was Bumblebee?

Emerje

You've never watched a mother argue with an employee that if a figure is under a clearance tag it has to be sold at that price.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179715)
Posted by LinaNui on April 26th, 2024 @ 8:45pm CDT

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Well, while it’s not new there is something else for Bay fans in 2024!

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I would suspect Jolt and Ratchet are the other 2 deluxes, but we’ll have to see!

I know this won't be, but I am going to hope Skids and Mudflap into existence for this pack!

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179717)
Posted by Emerje on April 26th, 2024 @ 9:18pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:You've never watched a mother argue with an employee that if a figure is under a clearance tag it has to be sold at that price.

Are you kidding, I'VE done that! :lol:

But this isn't Canada, it all comes down to what the tag says, though technically those tags don't say Optimus and Bumblebee, they still use the old code names. But I'm good, I got my Starscream from Target for $26.65.

Emerje

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179793)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2024 @ 7:03pm CDT

I got the new Shockwave, he's ok, mediocre. The bot mode thankfully is trimmed better than the movie model, but the lack of bicep swivels is a real killer to what you can do with him. He looks good, but is pretty basic, which isn't a problem normally, but is when it sacrifices articulation.

I do like the alt mode though, good and tight.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179812)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 29th, 2024 @ 1:06am CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got the new Shockwave, he's ok, mediocre. The bot mode thankfully is trimmed better than the movie model, but the lack of bicep swivels is a real killer to what you can do with him. He looks good, but is pretty basic, which isn't a problem normally, but is when it sacrifices articulation.

As a Shockwave fan and collector, I could forgive all that if his cannon wasn't so awkward and puny.

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179820)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 29th, 2024 @ 1:36pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got the new Shockwave, he's ok, mediocre. The bot mode thankfully is trimmed better than the movie model, but the lack of bicep swivels is a real killer to what you can do with him. He looks good, but is pretty basic, which isn't a problem normally, but is when it sacrifices articulation.
As a Shockwave fan and collector, I could forgive all that if his cannon wasn't so awkward and puny.

I will never understand why any Shockwave would have a needlenose cannon, all the way back to G1.

Prime and FOC are really the only ones that have done it right

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Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 29th, 2024 @ 5:17pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got the new Shockwave, he's ok, mediocre. The bot mode thankfully is trimmed better than the movie model, but the lack of bicep swivels is a real killer to what you can do with him. He looks good, but is pretty basic, which isn't a problem normally, but is when it sacrifices articulation.
As a Shockwave fan and collector, I could forgive all that if his cannon wasn't so awkward and puny.

I will never understand why any Shockwave would have a needlenose cannon, all the way back to G1.

Prime and FOC are really the only ones that have done it right

Yes, Beast Hunters especially. IMO that figure has aged very well, it's 1 of the best Shockwave designs ever, in robot mode at least.

As for G1, he was Astro Magnum 1st, and I guess Hasbro couldn't be bothered (or was unable) to modify the mold. I don't mind the G1 version having a long, narrower barrel, but I always thought it should've been bigger, perhaps a small version of his barrel in cannon mode.

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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 29th, 2024 @ 7:39pm CDT

It's not the size of the cannon that counts, it's how you use it.

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Posted by Emerje on April 29th, 2024 @ 8:16pm CDT

Never bothered me that Shockwave had a small gun hand in G1 since other characters had them as well so it felt somewhat natural. But what he had that others didn't was a massive canon alt mode that didn't mass shift (usually).

Emerje

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179836)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 29th, 2024 @ 8:20pm CDT

Emerje wrote:Never bothered me that Shockwave had a small gun hand in G1 since other characters had them as well so it felt somewhat natural. But what he had that others didn't was a massive canon alt mode that didn't mass shift (usually).

Emerje

*snicker*cannon, mass shifts*snicker*

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179849)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 30th, 2024 @ 1:07am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:It's not the size of the cannon that counts, it's how you use it.

Says every bot with a small cannon...

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Posted by william-james88 on May 1st, 2024 @ 8:32am CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got the new Shockwave, he's ok, mediocre.

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 1st, 2024 @ 12:01pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got the new Shockwave, he's ok, mediocre.

My exact thoughts too

Re: Transformers Studio Series Voyager Shockwave Found in US + Review (2179912)
Posted by Overcracker on May 1st, 2024 @ 12:29pm CDT

Sooo... are finally going to get some Last Knight SS figures?

I'm specifically hoping for a Megatron, its the only Megs design I like from the movies. The Voyager is pretty close to prefect, just needs wrists and waist.
I would not be opposed to opening hands and his battle mask though.

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Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on May 2nd, 2024 @ 7:08pm CDT

Just finished totally repainting my SS-06 Starscream! It was one of my earliest projects, so I was eager to give it an update. Revisiting this mold about 6 years later, I think it holds up very nicely. Still one of my favorites!

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 2nd, 2024 @ 7:34pm CDT

Beautiful job! I do really enjoy SS Starscream, especially the RotF version.

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