Transformers: War for Cybertron SIEGE - Leader Class SHOCKWAVE

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[@colterbrown3679]

*Shockwave*: “It is not my preference to see to matters personally...” *A large array of mechanical arms attach Shockwave’s armor to him* *Shockwave*: ...But I am not afraid to fight when the time comes. *a loud and ominous hum fills the room as Shockwave powers up his many cannons* *Shockwave*: “In fact, I find the obliteration of my enemies to be quiet therapeutic.” *Dozens of screaming voices* *Shockwave*: “Ah, so nice.”

[@deltaknight2764]

I love creepy Shockwave.

[@Traph]

That sounds totally like a thing Shockwave would do!

[@Traph]

That totally sounds like a thing Shockwave would do!

[@Traph]

That totally sounds like a thing Shockwave would do!

[@vedpatil2353]

Isn't the first quote a Moira voiceline?

[@rugalheidbernstein9944]

Budget MP Shockwave.

[@gabrieletraini3849]

It's even better

[@DirektorSplennic]

*Destroy the launch pad! Let none escape!*

[@Deceptinerd1995]

Get it

[@Delfromteamrad]

Soundwave:I haven't had my wee wee ducked properly in a few months.

[@angerinebaker1958]

To bad hasbro still hasn’t made a official bumblebee movie shockwave

[@razorshark6790]

"What is your command megatron"

[@gusulises1758]

instaBlaster...

[@omegamaximus1727]

In my in opinion this is the best Shockwave toy.

[@LegoReader12345hello]

Noah Juarez I agree

[@mitchmarq428]

Amen. It should go in the Hall of Fame or something.

[@jinxtheunluckypony]

I like to think of the sled as a hover pod Shockwave would use to get around his lab. I just really like the idea of a massive accessory being used for completely mundane purposes.

[@rantmasterbeta1955]

6:02 that's clearly a prototype TIE Fighter

[@dotmitchens]

You are too right, I’m never gonna unsee this.

[@oranganewton]

I mean, Alt mode looks like Grievous' flag ship

[@infernoblast7133]

No why I can't unsee this

[@thebarbiter4644]

Eh, I don''t see it

[@shansiddiqui5208]

This is why I really like ur channel plus reviews, what I mean by that is that u call out the things that don't really matter, u don't care about the size and doesn't think that every figure is garbage and not keep calling out the things that u don't really like optibotimus just keep shouting out the size and the extra parts that comes with shockwave and keeps cursing. Keep up the great work baltmatrix!

[@coffeeshampoo87]

Shockwave's alt mode here is reminiscent of Star Wars and the Decepticons' ship back in G1

[@Cyclownus]

PianoDude 6415 Coincidently, Shockwave’s super mode reminds me of General Grievous since they both have four arms.

[@itsmant3]

The nemesis?

[@TheCyberman1966]

Ok my thoughts on each mode space battle ship mode:cool Obviously not a gun mode:cool Normal robot mode with diagnostics drone:cool Powered up mode...interesting

[@trulythelongestnameinthisc8779]

*Battleship mode: BADASS AND LOGICAL

[@Bt3615]

Finally a review that put the attention on the quality of the figure instead of saying "it's too small!". By that logic a 3d printed Shockwave is the best figure ever as long as it's large.

[@MisterSouji]

So a battleship that turns into a laser pistol that turns into a giant robot... g1 for you. Also, even with 4 arms shockwave only has one hand.

[@ajhigginscomposer]

Yes... Just an innocent submarine! > : ) Nothing to worry about! Nope! Not a Giant space gun! lol

[@kalajel]

We don't want to make robots that turns into guns anymore, so instead we'll make him turn into a spaceship bristling with guns...

[@morknakthedestroyer2290]

The little back pack could be a giant laser cannon

[@NXTangl]

I love how if you take the extra bits off he's a gun but is self-sufficient with them on. Very clever.

[@tarn3073]

AMAZING FIGURE !!! the Mold is just crazy cool ,the size is the only thing to point out Negative when you consider his price ,,,, one of the best Shockwaves ever released

[@tristanmahler4471]

This isn't just a good Shockwave figure. It's a good toy. Great figure, decent gimmick, and a unique take on toy Shockwave.

[@kyliepoe6231]

What a beautiful Shockwave! With his sled, he can go surf with Optimal Prime.

[@stuartcanada1220]

I have leader class Shockwave and I I think this is the most outstanding Shockwave toy that we ever had in years I love the articulation the color the aesthetic overall is one of my number one favorite Transformers of all time and I love your reviews keep up the good work hope to hear from you on the new latest ones

[@MrDoctorVK]

I do also like WFC: Siege Shockwave, the idea of Shockwave having little drone/sled that can become his extra armor piece is good idea which hints that Shockwave invented it for him. And I'm sure that hose is made of material that don't break down over time like on original G1 Shockwave toy.

[@ElGordoBandito]

I wasn't totally on board at first because I despise parts-forming, but the light piping won me over almost instantly. I have missed light piping so much!

[@dotmitchens]

Whoever designed this toy deserves a raise and a half.

[@PatriotPrimeReviews]

He's a beautiful representation of his G1 self in bot mode and that star cruiser is glorious. Too bad he has so many parts that will probably end up in storage, I'm not a fan of "Goro" mode at all, but I do see the playability . Thanks for another great review Baltmatrix. Hooah!!!

[@diegos7337]

As a Shockwave fan... THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOCKWAVE´S EVER REALESED!!!

[@NitroSpidey]

This might just be my favourite shockwave ever. He looks stunning.

[@chrisvellner3922]

My only complaint is that they moved the bar on how big a "Leader Class" figure is. WFC Shockwave stands about 6.5 inches at the top of his backpack without his platforms on. So he is not quite as tall as a "Voyager Class". But still taller than the Generations Sunstreaker/Sideswipe "Deluxe Class" figure. So, Would it sound better if we say "WFC Shockwave is a Extra-Deluxe Class figure." Because he is a Deluxe sized figure, that comes with all this Extra Stuff! DGMW! I love the figure. I just feel I got ripped-off paying Leader Class price. but this is really not a Leader Class figure.

[@ivanx91023]

i agree, but think of it as getting your hands on a cheap mp which scales with your generations collection

[@productproducer1624]

@@ivanx91023 lol in australia leaders are 90 dollars so basically mp wont do any difference lol

[@ivanx91023]

@@productproducer1624 i live in aus too, but dont collect mp. thought it was around $200. and yeah tf leader class prices are premium af in retailers...

[@productproducer1624]

@@ivanx91023 yeah australia cant even ship mp here. siege isnt even out for aus too, not even micromasters. I hope we get them atleast in feb or maybe this month

[@geekatron7966]

Shockwave is badass. Totally dig this figure and love the alt modes. Great vid.

[@SachaBaronCorbin65]

I was put off by the small size at first, but once I got this figure in hand I loved him.

[@Jetthehawk1994]

I personally think this figure works better as a voyager class and it could work if the hover sled was just one piece.

[@rorylumley4727]

It would have been nice to have a hand held version of his gun mode as an assecory.

[@zenith7864]

in all honesty if we don’t get a ratchet figure im going to cry we haven’t gotten an actual good one in so long man

[@Arro3]

I loved this figure when I first saw the painted model at toyfair, and I love it even more seeing the reviews. It's exactly what I want out of a Shockwave, with some extra super robot armor-up play pattern.

[@krimsonklaww611]

I hate the rule of "oH qiDDs kent haff toi gum transformers!" WHEN NERF KEEPS SELLING NOTHING BUT SLIGHTLY MORE REALISTIC TOY GUNS!!!!!!!!!!

[@krimsonklaww611]

Still it's better than the cyberverse version

[@LegoReader12345hello]

Krimson Klaww indeed, no one wants another spider Shockwave

[@seant1326]

@@LegoReader12345hello Though you can repurpose the Warrior class spider-Shockwaves as his drones like in the show.

[@LegoReader12345hello]

Sean T I guess u can

[@nucleonegro9762]

Krimson Klaww ikr

[@badbirdkc]

Not a big fan of putting Transformers together like they're Lego sets, but I guess that's what we have to live with for this level of detail.

[@JONNYSORENSEN_AU]

A nice shockwave figure with a pile of crap added to doubles his price.

[@cthuludreams1]

I like to think his sled is like the evil version of Goku's Flying Nimbus. "You have to be emotionless and no-hearted to ride it"

[@R0BIMUSPRIME]

I’ll get him because it’s nice to finally have a decent Shockwave. However, I can’t justify paying $50+ for him, especially after getting all the other Siege size classes cheaper than retail! I’ve got both he & Ultra Magnus on preorder from Entertainment Earth with a 15% discount. $88.39 with free shipping.

[@rexthemidnightking2967]

I think the third mode is used for doing tests and experiments. But also maybe fighting as well.

[@AbsoluteBeta]

I like to think of the dangling bits in the back piece as mechanical tailcoats.

[@skullgrinsreviews6829]

It reminds me of the recon drone that the Strogg infiltrator unit has in Quake champions. Strogg and Peeker. Also, clearly simalir to the beast machines diagnostic drone.

[@TFfangeek]

Shockwave is a must have toy, but since he is basically a Voyager class sized toy, I can not justify paying more than his retail price tag of $50 U.S. dollars for him. :S Hopefully he goes down to retail price at Amazon. :D

[@dol_mel7487]

Dude this is like the best retail figure of shockwave ever, it's never going to down. If anything it's going to go up because of scalpers, and the demand for it....

[@TFfangeek]

@@dol_mel7487 That's what I am afraid of, but I honestly thought the same thing about Titans Return Overlord, and he is still going for $35 at Amazon, and Shockwave is currently going for $70. :P I will give it some time and hopefully when he is readily available I will get Shockwave. :D

[@CayeDaws]

That kibble is really annoying me, this should have been a voyager, no one wanted that extra crappy parts forming kibble.

[@TFfangeek]

@@CayeDaws Your statement is proof for doubters that Shockwave is a mad scientist, he convinced Hasbro that selling him with the price tag of a leader class toy when he is only a voyager as being completely logical. ;D

[@dol_mel7487]

@@TFfangeek Sorry for late reply, but there's a massive difference between shockwave and overlord though. Shockwave is far more iconic than overlord, and it's by far his best CHUG toy ever. I really doubt the price is going to go down any bit soon....

[@khoaphan272]

This Shockwave figure is really awesome and especially I like the gun mode.

[@masteralaric]

I think both Shockwave and Ultra Magnus are cool, but it's a rip-off to pay Leader Class prices for a Voyager Class figure... even if it comes with a few extra parts.

[@androzani84productions85]

masteralaric those extra parts are to qualify them as Leader-Class figures

[@masteralaric]

@@androzani84productions85 If that were the case Cog should've been classified as Leader Class since he's nothing BUT extra parts.

[@Matt-cn2nn]

@@masteralaric Not exactly how it works, a figure's price is determined by both size, paint applications, and parts count. Shockwave and Magnus are already Voyagers with their size and parts count, but add further to this with the armour.

[@Slayerthecrow]

EPIC THEME SONG* PARTS ASSEMBLING* VOLTRON SOUND EFFECTS* KAISER SHOCKWAVE-OH! GATTAI!

[@dolphin19721000]

Great presentation of shockwave! Don't know why Hasbro doesn't send you early release of figures to you... Thank you for the effort and time you spend on making the videos and making fun collecting Trans formers.I will certainly send email to Hasbro and recommend my thoughts to them.Hopefully everyone can do the same . Albert .CALifornia

[@BlackhandPL]

I fully agree with your review, baltmatrix. This one is on my "I want list" since Decepticon reveal at NYCC 2018. What worries me is the price. ~$55 (+shipping to EU, $20-30, I suppose) isn't cheap, especially that leaders in this line are really small (I've seen comparison of CW and Siege Ultra Magnuses, Siege one is like 2/3 of height of CW one), so it's literally scrawny voyager bundled with incomplete deluxe weaponizer. Nevertheless, I'll do my best to get this one. I'll most likely pass on UM, he's ok in both robot modes (though small one has a bit odd body proportions, but I understand it's the price for correct shape on big one :)), but truck mode is a bit disappointing. With all these nifty tricks on other figures it's shame nobody thought about placing front wheels on double hinge (or hinge with swivel, like PotP Dreadwind's wings) or making his fist fold into forearms. And the trailer, the connection is stiff (step backwards comparing to CW one), it doesn't serve it's purpose (CW one has even loading ramp) and that robot head... Wouldn't it fit somewhere else? Like in the robot chest (thin of Warbotron's combined mode head-helmet)? And, unrelated question (actually, two :)) to baltmatrix. Any plans regarding reviews of these figures you got from SirToys a while ago? You reviewed 5 of them and, as far as I remember, you got 8 (or 10?), so, are there any plans of reviewing the rest (or they just ended up on some sort of "Backlog Pile of Shame"? :))? And the same question regarding Black Mamba "Power Rangers Dinobots", any plans? Did you get the rest or just thought something like "Two is more then enough, let's move on into something else"? Oh yeah, I forgot, about this rubber "hose". Unless Hasbro didn't go cheapest path here, I think it may last for years. I happen to own SC Firebat, he is more than 13 years old now, so far his rubber parts do not show any signs of aging ::).

[@jignat]

Interesting. You seem to be one of the few people to prefer him over Magnus. I think the "base" figure is great but don't really care for the "General Grievous" mode . Ideally I think a price of $40 would have been ideal or it could have been sold as a Voyager class without the armor pieces. Still compared to the FOC and CW versions,it's a slam dunk.

[@caseysshenanigans708]

Yep, I want this figure now.

[@tfdude1394]

The sled kinda reminds me of the that small floating robot thing from Beast Machines Megatron sometimes used.

[@MellowisDead]

This line is the return of Light Piping!

[@johnosbourn4312]

This new Shockwave figure is SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@unicronagent13]

And now to wait for 3rd party Onyx Prime armor. That said, I do dig the big-ass ship form and the armored robot form. The front of the ship form is kinda like the artificial planet Nemesis in the IDW comics.

[@aguythatwatchesamemeallove8229]

Anyone could hide as a purple submarine underwater! Ask Shockwave about this.

[@dominicfeliciano9462]

Shockwave’s bad news. Starring: Frank Welker, Chris Latta, John Stephenson, and Corey Burton.

[@dominicfeliciano9462]

Shockwave; Everyone, I have some bad news. Soundwave: What news, Shockwave? You can tell us anything. The largest female whale shark, Trixie, has died since Friday 2006. Starscream: Oh, Shockwave, I’m so sorry. Thundercracker and Skywarp: We’re here for you, old buddy. Rumble: We will miss you, Trixie. Frenzy: We love you. Megatron: We’ll get through this together.

[@whirler9759]

Hasbro is doing such a great job with Siege, if they make another wave I would want either the DJD or characters from MasterForce

[@elrioter4191]

Seeing how this figure looks: 😍 After seeing its size: 😧

[@neometallX]

He's inspired from a Battleship from Macross or a Cybertronian destroyer Revenge or Battleship Nemesis?

[@devinleber5604]

It's either based off of the Revenge from The Transformers the Movie or (sorry if you didn't read the rest of IDW's comic finale) Nemesis, a Titan based on the artificial planet from Beast Wars II.

[@chrisvellner3922]

I remember a Macross "space-submarine" looking 1:5000 scale model kit from way back in the 80s. That was the first thing I thought of. But you said it here first. I totally agree.

[@neometallX]

@@chrisvellner3922 the only closest to Shockwave in his Battleship form is the SDFN-4 Global www.macross2.net/m3/macrossf/macross-global/macross-global-cruiser.gif

[@chrisvellner3922]

@@neometallX Yes! That's it! But, I never saw the anime, just the model kits at the hobby shop.

[@neometallX]

The SDFN-4 can be seen on the Anime, and almost the same as Shockwave's Super Mode. vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/macross/images/7/7b/SDFN4-Na_F-12.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131203005123

[@justinpritt7897]

Hey balt just wanted to say that thank you for being one of the coolest transformers toy reviewer your awesome,funny,neat and a nice guy not saying that all transformers toy reviews aren't bad but your my 2nd favorite.Keep up the great work and god bless you and your family

[@melvin3r512]

When I first was this figure I didn't like the jet mode but since I saw the g1 laser gun 2:34 I'm getting it now. All us G1 fans know Shockwave is a laser gun this spaceship mode and submarine thing is not cutting it

[@masterben9592]

I can’t wait to find this guy in my area the combined mode really remains me of the Energon hyper modes

[@NinjabillReviews]

WOW!! I need this in my world. Once again a great review of a fantastic figure.

[@SpecCmdr013]

Thanks for answering my question in regards to the cable :D ~SC013

[@alexanderray6118]

I know this is from WFC but I feel like his TFP alt mode is the best one

[@mitchmarq428]

His TFP voice is the best. Not sure the altmode means anything. *goes and looks around on KZbin for a bit* Ok, definitely better than Cyberverse.

[@ManaPower027]

Is this the second time they've called the "gun mode" a submarine? Hasbro get your crap together!

[@ClassyNeons]

The revered deception scientist with half a dozen guns and ONE hand.

[@richardhunt6310]

was watching a different Baltmatrix review and just had to see this

[@garrettnorton309]

2:35 that "Space submarine" mode is probably suppose to be a gun form or something.

[@RCCrawlerz209]

I like the gun part of this Shockwave better than that Space Ship/Submarine version...

[@olympusgolemoflight7198]

Someone needs to put the tiny Shockwave from Combiner Wars and put him the this Shockwave’s regular hand.

[@Katarn84]

Definetly getting in my collection.

[@Cyclownus]

Shockwave’s super mode reminds me of General Grievous.

[@leannenewman5086]

I have noticed that most of the new siege toys are parts formers especially Ultra Magnus which I dont really mind

[@pulej1982]

Shockwave: My over kill mode is logical

[@baelreviewsshit5382]

General Grevious Shockwave!

[@pedronusprime9280]

this Shockwave figure is highly logical to buy it!

[@Robodragon17]

Tank Next time Shockwave should be a tank Prime knew what it was doing

[@vustvaleo8068]

his alt-mode reminds me of something out of Space Battleship Yamato (or Star Blazers for the Americans).

[@Hugamugtug]

He doesn’t do well armored up in robot mode I feel like his repaint does it amazingly

[@SoloAxlion]

The combined altmode reminds me of the ol' Starcraft Terran Battlecruiser.

[@ilikememes4410]

Now I want it for my birthday if it is available on amazon

[@volk3094]

It will be, i also want it for my birthday.

[@ilikememes4410]

@@volk3094 when's your birthday

[@volk3094]

@@ilikememes4410 sorry for the late reply but Feb. 13

[@ilikememes4410]

@@volk3094 May 18 is mine

[@turtleboy69]

Why don’t you just buy it at a store

[@smithysforge5309]

Hmm. . I mean all the armor bits are cool and the full alt-mode is cool. . . . I just think it should've been put out as a regular Voyager. . I see what they were going for but I honestly feel the use of all the armaments to be . . . Illogical

[@Sparkbomber]

I have to admit the figure looks tons better than I thought it would. I still loathe the battle damage numbskullery, but it is a good figure otherwise.

[@philipmartin7730]

I once owned the first iteration of Shockwave where he turns into his space gun mode. Unfortunately it was stolen or I would send pics

[@gar2yc]

Partsformers! LEGOs in disguise!

[@mitchmarq428]

This guy is awesome. If i weren't saving up for nothing in particular, I'd get him. hmm, maybe better find a long-lost relative who loves me to pieces and has lots of money...

[@soundwavedoesthings]

The submarine mode is what I think is shockwaves gun mode

[@diisis]

This is the best Shockwave figure ever, dare I say even better than the MP

[@CheeseTaterson]

Shockwave AND a Tekkaman Blade II reference? That gets a like. :)

[@drei7316]

Those extra arms reminds me of the Gundam Gusion Rebake Full City

[@turtwig104]

Can't wait for the KO upscaled version because it's too small for me.

[@papersamurai00]

The cable is entirely removable. Once. Yes I cut mine off, and I regret nothing! Bwahahahaha!

[@cerrtz5167]

Sweet. Gonna get my hand son this!

[@mitchmarq428]

i thought at first you said, "I'm gonna hand my son this", which is why i was about to write, "I wish you were my dad."

[@Nagatem]

I wonder if one of the big shoulder pads could fit over the gun handle to make a bigger gun handle

[@IcarusPenndragon]

Deep cut with the Tekkaman reference

[@trence5]

Great looking figure. I guess BH Shockwave's time over on my shelf

[@Papai_Pai]

People over here in the UK are scrambling to our local game stores because they are selling this guy for £4.99 I was lucky to get one today

[@kevintran4114]

Shockwave from Transformers Siege war for cybertron looks like Transformers Bumblebee movie opening scene.

[@exotictrash2234]

The only thing that bothers me about this figure is the implications of the insane amount of mass shifting required for him to turn into a fucking starship

[@staysimple6174]

Shockwave:Buy me not megatron because it would logical

[@jace-vo2xl]

Oh man this guy is amazing. I hope some ship to my local places soon