Super7 Transformers Deluxe Wave 01 (VHS) - Soundwave (VHS) Action Figure - Amazon Exclusive

This Transformers Soundwave figurine is too cool! The box is made to resemble a VHS case, but larger. The material is exactly the way the old VHS cases were made, too. No assembly is required, so he's ready for use as soon as you unbox him. It is made of a durable plastic that won't break just by barely handling it. This is a really fun and well-made collectible to have and makes a great gift for Transformers fans of all ages.

This is honestly a decent Soundwave figure. However, I wasn’t expecting the VHS case to be this massive. I wasn’t under the assumption that it would be of similar size to Funko Pop’s Blockbuster collection. I’ve left an image of my copy of 90’ TMNT as a size comparison. The case is so big i can’t even display it on my shelf, but it makes for a great keepsake. For Soundwave himself, the figure could’ve been a little bit better. He doesn’t come with his blaster as an additional accessory. Only… Laserbeak in cassette form. Very disappointing when the case states “ accessories” in plural. He can bent his limbs a bit, but nothing too crazy. I think it would’ve worked better if he had came with a stand as posing him upright gave me minor issues. His chest compartment is fully functional, so Laserbeak can fit right inside which is pretty cool. Other than that, I don’t have other complaints. I’m pleased with my purchase as I get to show him off on my Transformers shelf!

This is the coolest packaging of any reboot toy I've ever seen. Soundwave figure is cool. but the VHS homage in packaging was genius. Worth every penny just for that.

Soundwave is my favorite Transformers character. Sadly, this figure is pretty terrible. He's shown on the "VHS" cover as having a gun. He does not come with his gun. He does come with his shoulder cannon, at least. Colors are pretty vibrant and I did not have any paint issues/slop/overspray/etc. Laserbeak is a non-transforming brick of plastic. Which I understand, they can't make a transforming version since Hasbro restricts that part of the license. They could have given us a bird-mode Laserbeak as an alternative to the tape version, though. With him being stuck in 'cassette' mode, he at least fits in Soundwave's chest... which opens. That's nice. However, this is the extent of your options there. Oddly, Soundwave's backpack slides open to reveal storage as well... which you can maybe stick some nachos in. I don't know. He doesn't have any additional accessories to go in there. Soundwave has no additional hands. He has slightly-open "gripping" hands that can hold nothing. Or, next to nothing. I guess he can hold Laserbeak. Soundwave has very limited poseability. I don't want a hyper-articulated figure from this, but even swiveling his thighs slightly will deform the "soft" waist piece. His head can swivel with very minimal tilt. His hands and feet have hinges that seem pretty pointless, given how limited his legs are and the fact he has no alternate hands/gesturing hands. This is a stripped down version of the original "Ultimates" Soundwave, which at least came with more accessories. This is maybe $20 for the packaging and amount of plastic, at best. Highly overpriced and super underwhelming. I should not be reconsidering buying this. It's a Soundwave after all. I love Soundwave. But... I'm sorry, this isn't $40. I feel cheated.

The product came in a plastic case that resembled a VHS cover from the 80’s. It appeared as it did in the pictures and had great detail. The cassette that come with it, Laserbeak, does not transform and stays in the tape form permanently. I would buy this for any 1980’s Transformers fan.