I honestly like the alt mode. It reminds me of how Shockwave in the early IDW comic runs would momentarily transform into a massive canon to fire a huge blast at someone. Not a transportation mode but a combat-enhancer.
My only complaint is that they didn't give him an actual vehicle mode because the G1 gun mode doesn't really make sense as far as the Bumblebee movie goes
@@BubbaGunShrimp that's a weird thing for a scientist to do. Also there's nothing about that in the Bumblebee movie universe. But when I say it doesn't make sense for the movies is that there is no Mass displacement in the movie Universe unlike the cartoon so him turning to a giant gun wouldn't make sense unless there was also a ridiculously large Transformer to hold him. As far as the movies are concerned he probably does have a vehicle alt mode similar to the other cybertronian shockwaves we've gotten in the past. I just don't think it makes sense for this version of Shockwave to turn into a handheld pistol.
@@Cwronaga216 every scientist is weird like shockwave literally dissecting another bot turning him into a Dino is a lot weirder than turning yourself into something that can actually help you
Never liked how Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave, Perceptor, and Blaster became tiny human sized pistols and radios and a microscope. But being a pistol would work for Devastator or the other combiners.
Those characters began life as “micro change” toys in Japan, with the gimmick being that they were normal human objects that turned into robots. So when they were imported by hasbro to become transformers, they stood out a bit among the cars and jets, which were a part of the “diaclone” line in Japan.
@@centauri9458 Yeah, Transformers history is pretty interesting stuff. I learned a lot of it from Chris Mcfeely's "Transformers: The Basics" series, I highly recommend it.
>uses one of the best Shockwave designs >great sculpting and painting >super accurate and detailed, looks like it jumped right out of the screen >seamless robot mode, doesn’t appear to transform >transforms anyway >classic alt mode >good articulation >light up eye >includes the matrix, because everyone knows that shockwave is the rightful wielder The only thing that could make this better is if it was sentient and 30 feet tall
The figurine is amazing, the only downside are the thighs, that it's too yellowish, it breaks from the rest of the color schemes. had it been silvery with some yellow rust accents it would have been perfect.
yup, I think instead of paint weathering to make him look dirty they could have weathered him with like a silver metallic paint scratches on the edges? As is he kinda looks dirty.
If the rebooted Transformers films take inspirations of Shockwave's tank alternative mode in Transformers prime while keeping his G1 appearance, that would be a massive cherry on top. I would absolutely love to see it.
At first I hated it and thought it was lazy.. But his robot mode is so good.. And growing up with G2/Armada (while catching tail ends of G1) I get why they did it and it grew on me. I'd like to see perhaps an upgrade kit to fill it up some but I NEVER display my Transformers in their alt modes.. Even tho I still believe they must still transform, lol. Great figure IMHO.
Shockwave during the G1 series was actually a type of telescope form, but strangely enough on his arrival on earth, he was a cannon. Great statue tho, impeccible coloring.
Robot mode is perfect, no doubt. Gun mode is meh, but as you said obviously the robot mode was the main concern when they designed him. I'm interested in if there will be any fan-made alt modes though. The business end of the gun for me is the weakest point of the alt mode. It's just too large and bulky when compared to the back end. However, for a fan mode it's a good setup for a space ship maybe and only some other configuration for the legs. I'd need to fiddle with it in hand to see if I could come up with anything though. Side note, I like how all the molded detail serves to also hide some of the tabs and slots in robot mode. That one screw in the middle of his back though catches my eye every time. I think I would see about switching it out with a black one to see if it makes it less obvious similar to the two smaller ones in the back.
I still got my fingers crossed hoping you'll get a chance to review the toys Alliance Frost light figure especially now that all of the combiner components have been officially revealed
@@PrimeVsPrime I get that that it's true to g1, but still, I couldn't love the alt mode for this one a whole lot, but either one is great for display, probably my favourite one yet
This is basically perfect. It has Dlx properties and articulation, IT TRANSFORMS into the thing Shockwave is supposed to turn into and the transformation is relatively simple. I don't often say that a figure is perfect, but in this instance I think it is. I wouldn't want anything more out of this guy. Maybe the thighs. If they were white, metallic or gunmetal would be better.
I'll edit this comment once I finished watching... I just wanted to comment as early as I can Edit 1: this thing got less kibble than challenger and still transforms dam O-o Edit 2: the guy who engineered that transformation deserves a pay rise
I have a feeling this is a precursor to an Optimus not only because of the matrix but also because of how many parts this design shares with BBM OP. Looks like a great figure if you like the DLX line, but the alt mode is kinda sad. I'm still hoping for fan modes to convince me that this is worth it as a transforming figure.
This figure is fantastic 😄 but unfortunately this figure made by Third Party NOT official Hasbro and Takara Tomy product ☹️. Like always what i will say it, Third Party did have a complex transformation so i do not want to buy this figure 😩, plus, this figure is so expensive 😞. Happy New Year from Malaysia 🇲🇾, PrimevsPrime 😊!
While I would have preferred a tank mode akin to Studio Series Shockwave, I'm just glad he has an alt mode that looks like a "thing". BB Soundwave in contrast has nothing but trash alt modes no matter the figure, even from Hasbro.
Robot mode is awesome, but for alt-modes, I've always preferred his starfighter mode, and they could have gone that way without adding a lot of kibble to the robot mode.
The design is great but I don’t like the head, it feels way to wide which I know is how g1 shockwave is and that this is the bee movie design not the company’s l still think maybe a alternative head wouldn’t have looked too bad
I love this, but it's just a bit too big. If it scaled properly with MPM Optimus, I'd have bought it in an instant. I think it would tower over everything else I have by miles.
I wish bmband hasbro could have done the same as this a give soundwave his tape alt mode (you know just go the easy route) Instead we have a an alt mode that looks like nothing Props to bingo toys for giving Shockwave his alien gun mode, cuz he didnt event transform in the movie
The canon doesn't feel as powerfull looking at a lot of the other shockwaves but that's the cg model in the movie.. It would have been cool if there would be a more accual arm canon
I honestly like the alt mode. It reminds me of how Shockwave in the early IDW comic runs would momentarily transform into a massive canon to fire a huge blast at someone. Not a transportation mode but a combat-enhancer.
A nice movieverse retooling of the G1 character, in both modes. About time they brought out the space-gun mode again.
If only we combined this masterpiece and the core class Shockwave
I was never a fan of Shockwave turning into a gun.
However, with that being said, this thing looks incredible!
I feel the same way about Megatron being a gun.
This gives me high Dead Space vibes
Why not? What's cooler than turning into a gun?
@@77Avadon77 Turning into a:
-dinosaur
-kaiju
-tank
-jet
-train engine
-truck
-animal
-fantastic animal
-car
... basically turning into anything else
My only complaint is that they didn't give him an actual vehicle mode because the G1 gun mode doesn't really make sense as far as the Bumblebee movie goes
Shock wave is a scientist and modified himself so he has only ever been able to transform into a gun.
@@BubbaGunShrimp that's a weird thing for a scientist to do. Also there's nothing about that in the Bumblebee movie universe. But when I say it doesn't make sense for the movies is that there is no Mass displacement in the movie Universe unlike the cartoon so him turning to a giant gun wouldn't make sense unless there was also a ridiculously large Transformer to hold him. As far as the movies are concerned he probably does have a vehicle alt mode similar to the other cybertronian shockwaves we've gotten in the past. I just don't think it makes sense for this version of Shockwave to turn into a handheld pistol.
@@Cwronaga216 every scientist is weird like shockwave literally dissecting another bot turning him into a Dino is a lot weirder than turning yourself into something that can actually help you
I wish if we can get a remake for TF energon shockblast he has a cool design imo and great jet mod like this guy
So many of those designs are under rated, made great toys, and should be remade
Wdym jet mode like this guy?
This shockwave looks badass I would love to add him to my collection
Your shockwave voice at 1:40 was so on point!!
Haha thanks so much! =)
Yeah ikr!!
Never liked how Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave, Perceptor, and Blaster became tiny human sized pistols and radios and a microscope.
But being a pistol would work for Devastator or the other combiners.
Those characters began life as “micro change” toys in Japan, with the gimmick being that they were normal human objects that turned into robots. So when they were imported by hasbro to become transformers, they stood out a bit among the cars and jets, which were a part of the “diaclone” line in Japan.
@@magic00squirrel thanks for the information. Haven't really kept up with it all. Good to know.
@@centauri9458 Yeah, Transformers history is pretty interesting stuff. I learned a lot of it from Chris Mcfeely's "Transformers: The Basics" series, I highly recommend it.
@@magic00squirrel thanks i may check that out
Yeah man, as Thew said Megatron is basically just "Starscream's targetmaster".
Tanks and ships work a lot better
That impression was really impressive and and on point and really loved the review and the video keep up the great work my boy!!
This figure looks outstanding. Like he’s made out of solid metal.
I like how eye lights up! Nice touch👍😃
Thanks! It is a fantastic feature!
Shockwave is my favorite Decepticon... As such I must say... BEST SHOCKWAVE EVER! AMAZING REVIEW! I NEED THIS!
I actually really like the cybertronian gun, great homage to g1 and the siege figure I guess
Love the company name, BINGO lol. Some of these 3rd party figures are so breath taking. The G1 Blaster looks cool.
Haha ikr!!
Destroy the launch pad! Let none escape!
Tbh I thought you did this guy already lol. Definitely glad to watch yours bud
Haha thanks for checking it out! =)
Awesome review! My copy came today, and it is spectacular! Hope someone does Brawn, and the other characters glimpsed in the opening shots!
Thanks so much! Me too! Would be awesome to see them in a premium format!
@@myskirionprime992 ????
3:10 the cool shockwave with attitude doesnt exi-
SwagWAVE
@@PrimeVsPrime XD
LET NONE ESCAPE!
Best shockwave ever!👍😎👍 Can’t wait to get him!
Thanks 🙏
Thank you for this wonderful review! I cannot wait to revive my copy ❤️
Thanks so much! I hope you like it :)
That is utterly ridiculously gorgeous and I need that in my life.
>uses one of the best Shockwave designs
>great sculpting and painting
>super accurate and detailed, looks like it jumped right out of the screen
>seamless robot mode, doesn’t appear to transform
>transforms anyway
>classic alt mode
>good articulation
>light up eye
>includes the matrix, because everyone knows that shockwave is the rightful wielder
The only thing that could make this better is if it was sentient and 30 feet tall
The figurine is amazing, the only downside are the thighs, that it's too yellowish, it breaks from the rest of the color schemes. had it been silvery with some yellow rust accents it would have been perfect.
I agree! I wish it was more metallic than yellow haha
yup, I think instead of paint weathering to make him look dirty they could have weathered him with like a silver metallic paint scratches on the edges? As is he kinda looks dirty.
the yellowish white and purple color scheme makes him look like og blitzwing lmao
Mine doesn’t look yellowed at all
Repaint it
Both shockwave and megaton toys are able to be either a gun or a tank
If the rebooted Transformers films take inspirations of Shockwave's tank alternative mode in Transformers prime while keeping his G1 appearance, that would be a massive cherry on top. I would absolutely love to see it.
I don't mean to be "that guy" but, die-cast is the process of making the parts and not the material itself
Yessss thanks man!
At first I hated it and thought it was lazy.. But his robot mode is so good.. And growing up with G2/Armada (while catching tail ends of G1) I get why they did it and it grew on me.
I'd like to see perhaps an upgrade kit to fill it up some but I NEVER display my Transformers in their alt modes.. Even tho I still believe they must still transform, lol. Great figure IMHO.
Shockwave during the G1 series was actually a type of telescope form, but strangely enough on his arrival on earth, he was a cannon.
Great statue tho, impeccible coloring.
I agree! Very nicely done!
Honestly really love how this guy looks, think it might be my first third party transformer
This guy is well built!😃😎
Your Welcome 🙏
I think the tank mode would be better for shockwave and megatron can have his classic g1 gun mode
I wish they can make a third party drop kick, he’s one my favorite deceptions
That would be nice for sure!
This is definitely top tier, imo
I don't like the gun mode much tbh (still great). I think bingo toys needs to step up in their have when it comes to the altmodes
I agree. Amazingly, I prefer the core class's tank mode, as simple as it is.
Laser Cannon alt mode!? YES! I need it all the more now!
Haha ikr?!
Got mine in transit as we speak. So excited!
I hope you like it!
Robot mode is perfect, no doubt. Gun mode is meh, but as you said obviously the robot mode was the main concern when they designed him. I'm interested in if there will be any fan-made alt modes though. The business end of the gun for me is the weakest point of the alt mode. It's just too large and bulky when compared to the back end. However, for a fan mode it's a good setup for a space ship maybe and only some other configuration for the legs. I'd need to fiddle with it in hand to see if I could come up with anything though.
Side note, I like how all the molded detail serves to also hide some of the tabs and slots in robot mode. That one screw in the middle of his back though catches my eye every time. I think I would see about switching it out with a black one to see if it makes it less obvious similar to the two smaller ones in the back.
I definitely think maybe it could be possible to configure some kind of tank out of this guy. I’ll give it a go and see what I come up with =)
I saw this on show z this morning and I wanted to order but I had a feeling you would review it first
Hopefully you like it :)
we have got to see a complication of you acting as the voices of the transformers such as optimus and starscream its amazing
Hahaha thank you! Maybe I’ll put together something 🤩
That shockwave look great new subscriber
Thanks so much! :)
Just ordered 🤘🤘
I just need a decent condition vintage g1 and I own every shockwave 🤘🤘🤘
Fantastic! As I expected! 😍 I hope you review Monocrat MT-01 Megatank(Megatron), too.
Thank you! :)
Got it in last week, great figure!
You can keep the gun on his arm to light his eye, it takes some finagling, but the articulation is there.
Thanks for still checking out the video! :)
@@PrimeVsPrime no worries mate, gotta say your reviews starting to grow on me👌
I love the gun. If I had the money I'd purchased this
I still got my fingers crossed hoping you'll get a chance to review the toys Alliance Frost light figure especially now that all of the combiner components have been officially revealed
From the first look I didn't expect I could transform !
Ikr!! It’s so awesome!
@@PrimeVsPrime I get that that it's true to g1, but still, I couldn't love the alt mode for this one a whole lot, but either one is great for display, probably my favourite one yet
@@PrimeVsPrime nice i like shockwave G1
Is including the matrix of leadership a nod to Onyx Prime
Yes the KING returns
Amazing review prime
Thanks so much!
I think the best shockwave variation would be if he turned into some form of turret
Yes that could look pretty awesome!
This very cool shockwave of the transformers mister primevsprime
This is basically perfect. It has Dlx properties and articulation, IT TRANSFORMS into the thing Shockwave is supposed to turn into and the transformation is relatively simple. I don't often say that a figure is perfect, but in this instance I think it is. I wouldn't want anything more out of this guy. Maybe the thighs. If they were white, metallic or gunmetal would be better.
now.... ive been looksing forward to this
Flaws or not, it’s a beauty!!! Possibly one of the most accurate figures on the market. Only if I had the money 😢
The second best shockwave is from Transformers Prime!
Your Welcome 🙏
I love the gun mode.
If I can find him!
I'll edit this comment once I finished watching... I just wanted to comment as early as I can
Edit 1: this thing got less kibble than challenger and still transforms dam O-o
Edit 2: the guy who engineered that transformation deserves a pay rise
Does the Matrix piece attach to his face in any way? Almost looks like it lines up.
Sadly not =( haha
He should transform into a cybertronian canon, it would make more sense
I think it could be possible to configure something
Great video! God bless you and yours
Thanks so much! :)
this is waay better than any of megatron tuurn into a gun toy. Just woooh.
Haha I agree!
Awesome review and awesome figure definitely gonna get him!!!!🖤🖤
Thanks so much! :)
This video came out 5hrs ago And now it’s all sold out. Me sad 😞
I have a feeling this is a precursor to an Optimus not only because of the matrix but also because of how many parts this design shares with BBM OP. Looks like a great figure if you like the DLX line, but the alt mode is kinda sad. I'm still hoping for fan modes to convince me that this is worth it as a transforming figure.
Yesss definitely! Personally I’d like to see them do someone else tho. We’ve seen so many Primes from BB. It’s time for an Arcee, Ironhide, Brawn ect
Sold out already. :( Is this the "PrimeVsPrime Effect"?
Haha maybe! 🤩 second batch is now live tho!
Looks very good. Unfortunately its a tad too big, does not fit in with any of the Threezero or 3rd party bots
Threezero DLX will scale well. I believe that’s who they based this guy on
"Destroy the launch pad, let none escape!"
Never have I been so hyped by those words in a movie before 🥲👌
they should do this with bumblebee and wheel jack i would like to see them with g1 accurate cybertronian alt modes
I agree! I would love them in a larger format :)
This figure is fantastic 😄 but unfortunately this figure made by Third Party NOT official Hasbro and Takara Tomy product ☹️. Like always what i will say it, Third Party did have a complex transformation so i do not want to buy this figure 😩, plus, this figure is so expensive 😞. Happy New Year from Malaysia 🇲🇾, PrimevsPrime 😊!
Fantastic video 👍👍
Thanks so much!
Your Welcome and thanks 🙏
Your Welcome!
Hes amazing some combiners omega and soundway plus shockwave are the only third party figure I would buy really is a great one
While I would have preferred a tank mode akin to Studio Series Shockwave, I'm just glad he has an alt mode that looks like a "thing". BB Soundwave in contrast has nothing but trash alt modes no matter the figure, even from Hasbro.
Haha yesss! This could obliterate SS Soundwaves alt mode
Robot mode is awesome, but for alt-modes, I've always preferred his starfighter mode, and they could have gone that way without adding a lot of kibble to the robot mode.
Man the details really great. The color scheme is great too not the thighs tho.
I’m split between this guy and the Yolopark model kit. Someone help me decide which to get (first lol.)
The design is great but I don’t like the head, it feels way to wide which I know is how g1 shockwave is and that this is the bee movie design not the company’s l still think maybe a alternative head wouldn’t have looked too bad
Just notice that this shockwave uses many parts from Bee movie prime
He look amazing🔥
I love this, but it's just a bit too big. If it scaled properly with MPM Optimus, I'd have bought it in an instant. I think it would tower over everything else I have by miles.
better start getting DLX scale figures boi
He looks so good from the back
I agree! Very clean🤩
The gun is PERFECT
Magnet's not working unfortunately. Any solution to this?
I think we can see more of Shockwave in rise of the beast
I hope so too! Although I think it’s unlikely he’ll appear :(
@@PrimeVsPrime Post credit scene likely
I wish bmband hasbro could have done the same as this a give soundwave his tape alt mode (you know just go the easy route)
Instead we have a an alt mode that looks like nothing
Props to bingo toys for giving Shockwave his alien gun mode, cuz he didnt event transform in the movie
Haha ikr?! Soundwaves alt mode SUCKS!
Ayo this looks sick
Ikr!! Shockwave looking bad ass! 🤩
Starting to think bumblebee shockwave (in lore) is just a modified version of the bumblebee Optimus prime "exo-skeleton"
The transformation is totally SHOCKING!
Looks AWESOMTACULAR!!! But I'm not dropping $145!
Fair enough man! =) thanks for watching
Damn i need to work overtime! 👍
He looks good wish he was a tank tho
Thank you for making
Thank you for watching! :)
I love this so so much
Me too! He’s awesome 🤩
I know Hasbro and Takara commercialize Transformers merchandise, but are Bingo Toys' toys licensed? Or it's unofficial?
I would like to see him as a Cybertron tank!
I prefer if he had a tank alt-mode. Never liked the gun idea for him or Megaton. Just a little to goofy for these types of characters.
I think it could be possible to configure a tank out of this guy
The canon doesn't feel as powerfull looking at a lot of the other shockwaves but that's the cg model in the movie..
It would have been cool if there would be a more accual arm canon
he had he matrix in the first part of the movie so yeah pretty interesting