SOUNDWAVE (FALL OF CYBERTRON)

One thing I must say is that I couldn't be happier to know that Soundwave was going to be released again, but this time in voyager class. The initial Soundwave was released under the War for Cybertron line & it came in deluxe class.

This time around it's bigger! But we'll see if bigger equals better shortly.

I never had the chance to play both the Transformers game War for Cybertron & Fall of Cybertron but this toy is based on the video game series.

Upon closer inspection, there seems to be what looks like a seat at the top of the vehicle that fits a human figure from the Dark of The Moon, Human Alliance toy line.

In vehicle mode, the 'chair' on the roof works as a lever for you to push the roof forward. This action will force a disk out from front cabin of Soundwave. The disk actually transforms into Laserbeak.

Here's Soundwave in robot mode.

Different angles here show that the design of Soundwave is well-rounded & everything seems to be in proportion. Unlike the G1 version, the shoulder missile launcher cannot be stored at the back.

I was surprised that I managed to find an angle to make Soundwave stand on one feet without falling off the table.

Here's a closer look at the disk. From this angle you'll see that you can probably fit another disk in the chest compartment.

From the side view, all you have to do is push the protruding lever inward to push the disk out.

Here's taking a look at the disk from various angles. There is a small black button that is pressure sensitive. All you have to do is to push it lightly & the disk will automatically transform into a robotic bird.

A closer look at Laserbeak.

There are additional disks sold separately but they weren't out in the market yet when I started taking pictures of Soundwave for reviews. Perhaps I'll review the other disks along with Fall of Cybertron's Soundblaster.

It's a pity that Laserbeak doesn't have any legs to stand up right or to perch onto Soundwave's shoulders.