Soundwave question re: TF Prime

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Not really a transformers fan, but collect a couple Decepticon characters. Have picked up from this board, by osmosis, that apparently hasbro made superior versions of the Prime line, and only released them outsice the U.S...or something.

My question: just saw the Prime Soundwave figure, really liked the design and the predator drone vehicle mode...is there an alternate/foreign version that's really significantly better? If so, can i get it for $100 or less? Or should I just buy domestic? Thanks.

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The one you saw is the only toy based on Prime Soundwave. He didn't have a First Edition toy.

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Anonymous wrote:
Not really a transformers fan, but collect a couple Decepticon characters. Have picked up from this board, by osmosis, that apparently hasbro made superior versions of the Prime line, and only released them outsice the U.S...or something.

My question: just saw the Prime Soundwave figure, really liked the design and the predator drone vehicle mode...is there an alternate/foreign version that's really significantly better? If so, can i get it for $100 or less? Or should I just buy domestic? Thanks.

Yeah, unfortunately that's the only Transformers Prime Soundwave mold (for now). Takara is releasing that same toy in Japan, most likely with some sort of vac-metal parts and for $30 more. I actually reviewed Soundwave on my blog, where I was pretty lukewarm on him, if that helps you make a buying decision at all.

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Max has his facts wrong. Vac-metal parts? Wha--??

Takara is making a Soundwave. For around $24 (before shipping) he'll be very similar to the Hasbro version, with some additional stickers for details. He'll also have an additional japan-only minicon that turns into a scorpion.

So far only a mock-up preview pic is available.