Transformers SHATTERED GLASS Voyager Class SOUNDWAVE Review + Yellow Plastic RANT!

[@PrimeVsPrime]

If you’ve picked this up has yours any yellowed parts? 😔

[@AC130_Editz]

Dang it yellowed I'm sorry man that sucks

[@PrimeVsPrime]

@Aaronqber editz wow already? That sucks! Sorry to hear that :(

[@carlomalijan8001]

Dang it!

[@notfanmike]

I will get it so hope it won't turn into pisswave in less than like 2-3 years minimum

[@thedragonslayer7294]

@@PrimeVsPrime Hey PvP! How come you didn’t use a dark colored background for this review like you normally do with white figures?

[@chaparossm]

I completely agree w you. For the price points of these figures there is no excuse for yellowing. Im glad you are bringing attention to this

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thanks man! Yeah it’s such a shame! Especially considering these are so expensive at the moment

[@WyattTFdude]

It’s all fun and games until Star Saber starts yellowing

[@ghostdestron]

Just like my Masterpiece

[@R3M5]

i really like the paint decos for shattered glass but it’s honestly way too expensive so watching shattered glass review takes the pain away

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Yeah they are overpriced sadly :(

[@kicknrompton6192]

@@PrimeVsPrimehaving to pay 99 bucks for sg because im canadian hurts so much but i dont regret it

[@TheGravityAxe]

Tbh, the yellowing on your Starscream is pretty eye-catching. Breaks up the solid white palette with a soft beige.

[@arrowblueberri]

Can’t believe how much Shattered Glass has grown as I have been a fan of it since the original generations Shattered Glass figures released. Unfortunate that such a huge company continues to use crap plastic but oh well. On the bright side I think you’ve perfected the “Ravage, Eject!” Impression 😂 Great review as always Prime!

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Haha thanks! & yeah totally sucks about the plastic! The figure would look great if it stayed its correct colour lol!

[@1LLYP3RS0N]

At 0:18 i have the perfect meme, me and da boys bouta go win da war cause we goated

[@lucasjung5903]

We want more Shattered Glass figures, I don't want the Shattered Glass line to end short.

[@VRHyoumaru]

This is honestly real heartbreaking, I love Soundwave, I really love Sir Soundwave from SG, but I just can't justify spending the asking price on this figure with the risk of yellowing being a factor.

[@elkingtonbortonhouse5782]

This yellowing issue has me on the verge of ending my mainline collection. I have a close relative who is the head of licensing for a major toy brand. This "issue" has not been addressed. It is not a batch problem, as Hasbro has stated either. This is caused by substandard chemicals used in their manufacturing facilities. The only reason I didn't back Victory Saber is due to this. All white plastic cast has this issue, including when painted over. Longevity is also a major fear as oxidation is decay. These figures may be dust piles in a decade.

[@NekkidSnek420]

I've already quite mainline because of it. SG Starscream left a real bad taste in my mouth. One I can't get rid of

[@johnsmooth640]

Amazing honest review 👍👍👍

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thank you!

[@TFfangeek]

Great review PrimeVsPrime!!! Shattered Glass Soundwave looks really impressive with that sweatband on his head. lol :D I hate the yellowing/browning that has plagued the WFC Trilogy/Netflix/Selects/Legacy lines. Keep on being amazing.

[@toygoldenfreddy6175]

Nice review, Prime! Thankfully my copy of SG Soundwave has no yellowing at all, so it's basically the same with Legacy Motormaster, the batch numbers, or basically a gamble. Thanks for the heads up!

[@Gojiraman2005]

We need a Shattered Glass Show

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Would be an interesting concept!

[@brotquel1592]

It would be awesome but, seeing how geewuners are crying in outrage for Earthspark Megs not being a genocidal dictator for once, I find it unlikely.

[@LionLeo2180]

Don't know if you've seen it yet, but if you look up TFI Creations KZbin channel, you'll find their Gigawatt trilogy and the part 2 is Shattered Glass story. But I think you have to watch all three just to get the gist of it.

[@Gojiraman2005]

@@LionLeo2180 love it so much! TFI did an amazing job

[@LionLeo2180]

@@Gojiraman2005 Definitely

[@RevengeoftheBallen831]

3:38 That gun is molded out of the same plastic that the Siege version’s landing gear and elbows are made of, so it needs to be included.

[@jkliao6486]

The color scheme of the SG soundwave is one of my favorite, clean color with some bright blue and green accent to not make the figure look boring.

[@Ozzymeme1356]

I’ve had my shattered glass soundwave for two years and it hasn’t discoloured at all

[@s0lephasr248]

So, what your saying is, the white plastic is changing allegiance to yellow, sounds like it fits the sg theme 😅 Nice review on both figures, Really helped me make my decision

[@ArishKhan-li5qg]

Hey pvp, hope ur doin well, great review once again! Will you review legacy tarn and hotshot?

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Hey! I’m well thanks! Hope you are too? & of course :)

[@ArishKhan-li5qg]

@@PrimeVsPrime I'm fine and thanks! For letting me know

[@LionLeo2180]

Pre-ordered mine at the end of October. Haven't got it yet but can't wait to get it.

[@cosmosofficial6585]

2:01 that picture of the botcon exclusive shattered glass soundwave was actually a repaint of the universe classic ironhide with new head so that's actually accurate to shattered glass soundwave original alt mode

[@juancovarrubias2918]

2:23 Also noticed that these back details are supposed to be green in the comic. Not a big deal, but when you notice it, you can't unnotice it.

[@gdjaybee742]

This SOOOO cool... He is wave in his yoga outfit... You should ask Emgo to do a skit bout him.. would be funny as heck.

[@replicant1027]

As one of the few people that have this and the Netflix version, I feel confident in saying that in considering the engineering, etc, all in all this figure really is a Deluxe Class sold as a Voyager Class.

[@kyleRayn]

I got this figure about a week ago, he's definitely my favourite amongst the Shattered glass cast right now.

[@necronguy4661]

I love this repaint. I hope we get a shockwave as well because getting the siege one costs a bomb.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

I would like one but apparently this is the final SG release

[@R3M5]

a yellow and blue shockwave would be awsome

[@LionLeo2180]

@@PrimeVsPrime Glad i've pre-ordered it then lol

[@spotongaming4943]

@@PrimeVsPrime that's sad Hasbro could have made more overpriced sg figures

[@brandonjames2867]

Hmmm, have you thought about looking up ways to clean and whiten yellowing plastics? That might help with the discoloring.

[@mafiamanveto3004]

The pointless gun you mention is actually an accessory for megatron that pegs into megs back to recreate that barrel that stuck up on his back/shoulder from g1. Tho idk why it's still being reissued lol.

[@harrisonwebber6272]

I Think Transformers Shattered Glass Soundwave Would Be A Great Piece To Add To My Transformers Shattered Glass Collection!

[@PlantsPlace-my5yw]

The yellowing happens on the stronger types of plastic. The reason is most likely their manufacturer, and they have announced that they can't change their plastic supplier yet, since that would take months.

[@ThunderBlurPony]

My Earth Soundwave, Kingdom Cyclonus and Earth Megatron have yellowed so much that I've considered painting pieces silver or coating it with primer to fix it

[@corrupteddata3533]

This was the figure I was anticipating the most.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

It’s nice! As long as it doesn’t yellow haha

[@arvind9498]

Me too

[@mantistoboggan9579]

For some reason my copy is missing the green paint apps on the cassette deck

[@saysoun752]

I'm so glad my Soundwave hasn't yellowed yet. I'm hoping my Shattered Glass Soundwave doesn't either but, I'm not hopeful as it's all white plastic.

[@rorroryusoul]

This cool video mister primevsprime

[@zin7664]

Honestly my only solution to fixing this my way would just be to recoat the white parts with some white spray, and just mask off the other colored parts, still haven’t bought him but I’ll do that first thing when I do end up getting one

[@Batmanvids]

Hey dude remember me nice vid also wish I can pickup that fig but all the yellowing is just bad

[@cosmosofficial6585]

3:03 ravage doesn't have the decepticon symbol on hi.

[@Dylan_Cito]

Still waiting for that earthrise soundwave to re-release :'( I love this mold!

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Maybe one day they’ll do it or maybe just make a new version

[@domydomy6668]

They’ll make a ss 86 so7ndwabe which might be better

[@leonigama5597]

great job now about Transformers SHATTERED GLASS Voyager Class SOUNDWAVE Review + Yellow Plastic RANT

[@cosmosofficial6585]

5:50 what about shattered glass ratchet did he also yellow also

[@elbliztwingsovietico2180]

Now what do I realize? Did you see the soundwave gimmick button? something yellow is going on if you can tell part of the skinny canyon that turned yellow in the middle.

[@JurassicRod]

They need to re-release the proper version of this Soundwave mold not a pointless repaint. The original was hard to find.

[@shockwave_datafiles8099]

I have a handful which has changed but seeing your video I realise mine aren't as bad as I thought. While I have noticed yellowing on my Netflix Soundwave it's by no means the same level of discolouration as yours. However I fully expect that to change in time.

[@michaellombardi1620]

For some reason it's priced at $138 in Australia. I don't know why. Blaster was half that

[@theringleader5596]

If I remember correctly, it's not a fault on Hasbro's end of things as to why the figures yellow so easily, but rather, the supplier they get the plastic from is the ones at fault. At some point, the suppliers had changed up something about how they make the plastic without letting Hasbro know. Hasbro in fact _has_ adressed the issue and are working on getting the issue resolved, but it's not going to be a quick transition or fix. I am not a 'Hasbro amazing, Hasbro can't do wrong' die hard person, but I feel like this has to be said, if it is holding true to my memory.

[@meowskull]

No, it is their fault. They still haven't changed suppliers even though this issue is going on for years now. They don't care about the fans. One must be an absolute fool to think they do.

[@theringleader5596]

@@meowskull it's been going on for a long while, yes, but it was only until recently that they figured out why the issue was happening. Again, the supplier of their plastics had kept it secret that they changed the way the plastic was made, which caused the easiness in the plastic yellowing. Hasbro couldn't have solved the issue prior because they didn't know what the cause of the issue was. Not to mention, changing the contracts with one supplier to another is not a short and easy task, so even when they did figure it out and wanted to change suppliers, it wouldn't be quick, meaning until the change in contracts is said and done, in that time, we'd still be stuck with plastic that easily yellow. Just seeing it as a one-sided issue is equally as foolish Now, does Hasbro truly care for the fans? I won't say they do or don't. But a big guarantee is that they're doing this for the money. Even if they don't 100% care for the fans, they would still want to give us the best they can, because giving everything they can and meeting the needs of fans will guarantee them money. An issue like yellowing plastic that detours from sales is something that'd want to abolish to keep sales high. So even if they don't care for the fans, they'd still make sure we're in good spirits and still buying by making sure things are as good as can be; Big point being the use of clear plastic. Before Legacy, the use of clear plastic was horrendous, it felt brittle and like it could snap any second, with Kingdom Tracks I feel being the worst offender. But with Legacy figures like Bulkhead and Skids, the clear plastic feels studier and like it could handle being roughed with a lot more then previous clear plastics. If they hadn't done that, I feel like people would have skipped out on those figures soley for the use of brittle clear plastics, which again, would not be good for sales. As I mentioned before, I am not a preacher for Hasbro, I'm not a 'Hasbro did nothing wrong, you're the one in the wrong!' kind of guy, I'll admit when I'm wrong, I wo'nt die on the hill of 'Hasbro can't do wrong'. But I'm not going to label them as a villain. If they can do what they can to bring in more sales, they'll do it, no question. If making plastic harder to yellow will get more varified sales, they're gonna do it, even if it has to take a few months.

[@pinkflare13]

Will you review any other Earthspark deluxes soon?

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Yes mate! Very soon!

[@goatintuxedo2206]

The white pajama Soundwave is a tad smaller than his counterpart in cassette player mode.

[@mecha53107]

Other than the yellowing, what made me hate the figure is that Laserbeak, when plugged onto the port where his shoulder canon is, he can't reach over enough to peck the button that opens the cassette deck.

[@juancovarrubias2918]

I have a Kingdom Cyclonus that I loved, but now several joints have yellowed to a purply-slush color. Could there be a chemical to use for undoing yellowing?

[@defender2222]

So I decided to contact Hasbro about the yellowing on the figure I got, just to see what happened. Got an email asking for a ton of info, sent pictures... no response since I sent on Tuesday.

[@seanagulan9481]

This figure is very good. Unfortunately, it has some plastic yellowing already. Hasbro, you supposed to fix the QC issues and you failed at it.

[@SpeckyNation]

Dame, your starscream's yellowing is a lot worse than my 8 year old Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus :O

[@ZacTFF]

I REALLY hope they fix this yellowing issue… I’m Australian and It costs $119… IM NOT PAYING THAT MUCH FOR A YELLOW SOUNDWAVE!!!

[@slicerneons3300]

Tempted to get it just for the Casettes. They look really sweet and won't yellow

[@nosrepsuomynona7192]

Soundwave looks like he's going to be in an 80's workout video 😆

[@dylanmearas4459]

Is there even any way to fix the yellowing issue

[@treeckojoe6487]

I noticed the discolorization problem on my earthrise Megatron.

[@tvfunkyman6269]

I want them to rerelease earthrise soundwave regular version, it got scalped in 2020 and if they still have this mold I think it is over due

[@Shattered-Glass_Fan]

After this, i would love to see a shattered glass Cyclonus.

[@TheLast_Knight]

Man, it is such a shame with the yellow plastic. I have the Netflix Soundwave and he has yellowed horribly. What's weird though is that him, my Kingdom Cyclonus, and my Earthrise Starscream all sit in the same place in my room next to my window (there is double curtains covering the window), and strangely enough is that though Starscream does sit closer to the window, he hasn't yellowed at all compared to the other two. Might just replace the yellowed parts on my Soundwave with the Legacy one

[@narwhalking2788]

I didn't notice yellowing om mine yet, however, hasbro is not thebonly one to have this problem. My Lego Saturn V has bad yellowing. I personally will paint my soundwave if it yellows badly as I will also to a shattered glass mod to the studio series bumblebee movie soundwave.

[@brisnmundaen]

@primevsprime what are the white things under his arms for? They flip out

[@ExaltedScourge42]

Personally, I feel extremely lucky. Out of all of the most recent releases for transformers I haven't received one that has been yellow Out of the box or yellowed over time especially with my Shattered Glass Soundwave and Starscream.

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

My figures that are white don’t yellow fast like some figures. The only one in my collection that is already yellowed was CW Air Raid (used)

[@uriahgarcia3329]

Always imagined SG soundwave being a Solid Snake one man army style infiltration guy.

[@jonzy123]

My SS86 Starscream's elbow joint was yellow when I took it out of the box. Yellow isn't even the right word, it was almost like tar.

[@wasabi-in-my-eye3134]

Hmmm too expensive to risk my money. Thanks for the review. You saved me lot of money and pain.

[@amirshahiran3745]

I like the sound of that, I like a new Soundwave.👍

[@deadaquarius488]

Shattered Glass to Golden lagoon😂😂

[@PrimeVsPrime]

LOL true!

[@donaldshono5762]

I have a feeling we will get a new mold for a studio series 86 Soundwave...I hope. 🤞

[@Game-7113]

Prime, we should just have that cream color for the white figures to solve the yellowing Also, we need SG Shockwave

[@Phantom-br8fh]

Hey prime versus prime I have a idea you can use for the transformer toys in the boxes and make a series of transformers like a role-play

[@SonOfSodium]

Hot take, the fresh white and deo is amazing and on every other figure is far more unlucky. But for this soundwave and the Netflix one, the yellowing is okay in my opinion as the alt mode isn't something that's mass produced today and gives the feel of "old 80s product actually from the 80s" bc if the toy came out and aged it would look something like that. Still unexcusable but it helps cope with this particular sculpt again in my opinion.

[@cosmosofficial6585]

I'm pretty sure he transform into a van in the shattered glass comics he should been repaint of earthrise ironhide or studio series 86 ironhide but I'm OK with his original alt mode

[@Thomas_Name]

The needs of the one... The few outweigh the needs of the many.

[@Midnightbluez123]

Damn shame that these turns yellow down the line but once mine do starts I'll probably just start panel lining and throw on some customed paint

[@curbydinobot8633]

My kingdom Tigatron has almost completly yellowed after only having him for 6 months

[@cosmosofficial6585]

All we need shockwave to complete the 4 original decepticons

[@Caesar_da_monkey]

does 86 rumble fit in the cassette deck?

[@jurassicking112]

Wait there not gonna make any more Shattered Glass figs

[@dreadhardy7480]

Hello bro) Can you tell me what should I take Soundwave studio series ore legacy Soundwave?

[@dogevil9002]

Does it come with comics🤔

[@dragonlord7987]

My ravages back leg keeps popping out aaaa ):

[@outsidetheboxstudios5069]

I hate all white TF figures, this video is a great example of it, you explained how these figures shouldn’t be yellowing for such a high price so well and I totally agree, I recently got kingdom Magnus and the smaller white version of him inside has already started to yellow. Hasbro need to get better plastic for these figures

[@juancovarrubias2918]

8:31 Someone could make an upgrade kit to fix the odd-looking back just by making plug-ins that attach where the blasters store that make an L-shaped shell that fills out the back with a storage zone for the blasters that folds back when in robot mode slightly bulking up the legs. There would also have to be two panels for the bottom and top sides of each side of the cassette to fill out the gap made, but it would still be pretty cheap. Imagine that. Hasbro could have improved the Cassette mode by just adding two accessories that are each made of just four pieces of plastic with three hinges each.

[@juancovarrubias2918]

Man If I had a 3-d printer and some knowledge in making those parts, it would be so easy to make a decent upgrade kit!

[@vidarsrt797]

I thinkHasbro/TakaraTomy put an anti yellow coating on their figures with white colors.

[@darknut9696]

With de yellowing plastic you can use hydrogen oxide and UV lights(best to look up for a how too), not that we want to do that

[@animatronicmaster1618]

Can you make a chrismas recommendation list pls

[@general_kenobi9895]

Whats the song you use in the intro?

[@localdoormatshitter]

The yellowing kinda look cool, you know, battle damage?

[@charperalta9489]

soundwave be like: operation follow megatron sg sir soundwave be like: yo yo yo homies soundwave in the town!!!

[@Treescout221]

yo have you done swift transform 2007 battleblade starscream? its a good transformer and I have it!

[@AC130_Editz]

I want it so badly but 70 dollars holy crap but great video

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thanks so much!

[@AC130_Editz]

@@PrimeVsPrime of course you're the best

[@Rocka5438]

man something is wrong with hasbro's white plastic quality, at this rate they may as well paint it over with more white paint. you should do a video on the worst yellowed figures!

[@miguelarcachero6103]

No They need Thundercracker, Shockwave, Rumble and Frenzy, and Rodimus Prime for the next Shattered Glass Line-up!

[@actuandoandoconandy6237]

Este tiene que ser la figura del Soundwade bueno y porque bueno, fácil hay un cómic donde Cliffjumper viaja a una dimensión donde los Autobot son los malos y los Decepticons los buenos, además del color la marca Decepticon es azul y no roja

[@just_decibelio4605]

My only question right now is, does those pieces under Soundwave's forearms have a purpose?

[@PrimeVsPrime]

No purpose for this mould haha I think it was like a sledge for siege Soundwave

[@just_decibelio4605]

@@PrimeVsPrime although they seem to have a hinge, maybe it can be used for something in robot mode

[@dutchlad73]

I do have to admit. My Starscream has yellowed a bit. However, my Netflix Soundwave is doing okay. :-)

[@ILLRICARDO]

These look so eighties that It makes me want to buy them.