Soundwave (Cybertron) - Revision history

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Soundwave''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Soundwave''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)}}</ul>

	: This incredibly-simplified version of the original Soundwave toy was made available in the third wave of "[[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends of Cybertron]]" product. His jet mode cockpit does not attach to his left arm, but rather just kind of hangs awkwardly off his left hip. The stock photo (at right), the picture on the toy's card, and the toy's instructions, show ''three'' different arrangements of Soundwave's hips and lower torso in vehicle mode. (They differ in whether the triangular pattern of stripes on his crotch points up or forward, and on whether the fronts of his thighs point up or out.) None of the arrangements work terribly well.		: This incredibly-simplified version of the original Soundwave toy was made available in the third wave of "[[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends of Cybertron]]" product. His jet mode cockpit does not attach to his left arm, but rather just kind of hangs awkwardly off his left hip. Due to its ball-jointed connection, it can be rotated out of sight to point up behind his back, which does help to balance his weight when standing. The stock photo (at right), the picture on the toy's card, and the toy's instructions, show ''three'' different arrangements of Soundwave's hips and lower torso in vehicle mode. (They differ in whether the triangular pattern of stripes on his crotch points up or forward, and on whether the fronts of his thighs point up or out.) None of the arrangements work terribly well.

	: This mold was also used to make the 2008 ''Universe'' version of [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|Air Raid]].		: This mold was also used to make the 2008 ''Universe'' version of [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|Air Raid]].

The Wadapan: /* Cybertron */

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}

	: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class Soundwave transforms into a Cybertronic stealth bomber somewhat akin to a F-117A Nighthawk prototype, the ~~Lockhead~~ ''{{w\|Have Blue}}''. He comes with three hexagonal prism "bombs"; one converts into his Mini-Con partner [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)#Toys\|Laserbeak]], the other two unfold into non-firing blaster weapons. Any one of these "bombs" can be stored in his [[robot mode]] chest, which opens by plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into him. Inserting the key in [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] allows whichever "bomb" is stored there to drop. The other two store in indents on the underside of his wings, though it's a little tricky to line them up correctly. Despite having a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] on his right shoulder, giving you the option to have a [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|G1-styled]] orientation for his triple-barreled blaster, none of his fictional appearances show him using it in this way; both of his blasters are either in his hands, or stored on the back of his wings in robot mode.		: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class Soundwave transforms into a Cybertronic stealth bomber somewhat akin to a F-117A Nighthawk prototype, the Lockheed ''{{w\|Have Blue}}''. He comes with three hexagonal prism "bombs"; one converts into his Mini-Con partner [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)#Toys\|Laserbeak]], the other two unfold into non-firing blaster weapons. Any one of these "bombs" can be stored in his [[robot mode]] chest, which opens by plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into him. Inserting the key in [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] allows whichever "bomb" is stored there to drop. The other two store in indents on the underside of his wings, though it's a little tricky to line them up correctly. Despite having a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] on his right shoulder, giving you the option to have a [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|G1-styled]] orientation for his triple-barreled blaster, none of his fictional appearances show him using it in this way; both of his blasters are either in his hands, or stored on the back of his wings in robot mode.

	: The figure's instructions incorrectly show Soundwave's waist pointing straight forward in fighter mode, rather than down (the black flaps are supposed to tab into the bottom of the jet). The knees of the figure need to be bent, so that pegs on the body go into them, and so that pegs on the knees line up with holes on the bottom of the canopy. Additionally, the plate to which the head connects is not meant to just flap around awkwardly above the torso (such as in the Hasbro stock photo pictured), but hinge down and slot ''into'' the matching indent in the top of the chest. It should be slotted in during the transformation stage where the body is folded over into place against the wings; the gray plate ends up flush with top of the chest.		: The figure's instructions incorrectly show Soundwave's waist pointing straight forward in fighter mode, rather than down (the black flaps are supposed to tab into the bottom of the jet). The knees of the figure need to be bent, so that pegs on the body go into them, and so that pegs on the knees line up with holes on the bottom of the canopy. Additionally, the plate to which the head connects is not meant to just flap around awkwardly above the torso (such as in the Hasbro stock photo pictured), but hinge down and slot ''into'' the matching indent in the top of the chest. It should be slotted in during the transformation stage where the body is folded over into place against the wings; the gray plate ends up flush with top of the chest.

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	Even his speech seems to be geared towards throwing people off-balance; though his tone is often a deadpan monotone (at least, when he's not impersonating someone else), his speech is that of a rave-club DJ, announcing loudly to "all the bots in the hizzouse" that he's here to "lay some science down on you all". Despite the appearance these mannerisms give off, he's actually a very serious-minded and focused robot, far more than his fellow Planet X agent [[Sideways (Armada)\|Sideways]]. His mission is manipulating [[Autobot]] and Decepticon alike to get his revenge on the citizens of [[Gigantion]].		Even his speech seems to be geared towards throwing people off-balance; though his tone is often a deadpan monotone (at least, when he's not impersonating someone else), his speech is that of a rave-club DJ, announcing loudly to "all the bots in the hizzouse" that he's here to "lay some science down on you all". Despite the appearance these mannerisms give off, he's actually a very serious-minded and focused robot, far more than his fellow Planet X agent [[Sideways (Armada)\|Sideways]]. His mission is manipulating [[Autobot]] and Decepticon alike to get his revenge on the citizens of [[Gigantion]].

	{{~~quote~~\|His name is Soundwave, and he spins like the sun.\|[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)\|Thunderblast]]\|"[[Giant]]"}}		{{bigquote\|His name is Soundwave, and he spins like the sun.\|[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)\|Thunderblast]]\|"[[Giant]]"}}

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

AutovoltGTS at 13:19, 4 February 2025

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	===''Cybertron'' cartoon===		===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
	{{voiceactor\|[[Robert O. Smith]] (English), [[Garry Chalk]] (English, "[[Giant]]"), [[Taketora]] (Japanese), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japanese, "[[Giant\|Megalo Convoy of Gigalonia]]")\|[[Ángel Amorós]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Luis Miguel Perez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Joonas Suominen]] (Finnish), [[Janusz Wituch]] (Polish)}}		{{voiceactor\|[[Robert O. Smith]] (English), [[Garry Chalk]] (English, "[[Giant]]"), [[Taketora]] (Japanese), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japanese, "[[Giant\|Megalo Convoy of Gigalonia]]")\|[[Ángel Amorós]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Luis Miguel Perez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Joonas Suominen]] (Finnish), [[Janusz Wituch]] (Polish), [[Sim Seung-han]] (Korean)}}

	[[File:GiantCybertronSoundwave.jpg\|left\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|"Can I get a what what?"]]		[[File:GiantCybertronSoundwave.jpg\|left\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|"Can I get a what what?"]]

TitaniumToughGuy: /* Toys */

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Toys

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	: The figure's instructions incorrectly show Soundwave's waist pointing straight forward in fighter mode, rather than down (the black flaps are supposed to tab into the bottom of the jet). The knees of the figure need to be bent, so that pegs on the body go into them, and so that pegs on the knees line up with holes on the bottom of the canopy. Additionally, the plate to which the head connects is not meant to just flap around awkwardly above the torso (such as in the Hasbro stock photo pictured), but hinge down and slot ''into'' the matching indent in the top of the chest. It should be slotted in during the transformation stage where the body is folded over into place against the wings; the gray plate ends up flush with top of the chest.		: The figure's instructions incorrectly show Soundwave's waist pointing straight forward in fighter mode, rather than down (the black flaps are supposed to tab into the bottom of the jet). The knees of the figure need to be bent, so that pegs on the body go into them, and so that pegs on the knees line up with holes on the bottom of the canopy. Additionally, the plate to which the head connects is not meant to just flap around awkwardly above the torso (such as in the Hasbro stock photo pictured), but hinge down and slot ''into'' the matching indent in the top of the chest. It should be slotted in during the transformation stage where the body is folded over into place against the wings; the gray plate ends up flush with top of the chest.

	: Presumably due to him being the only ''official'' (and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titanium Series\|better looking]]) Soundwave figure that could fit into a "[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Overview\|CHUG]]" collection for the longest time, he became one of the harder ''Cybertron'' toys to track down complete on the aftermarket. This meant if you hadn't bought him when he was in-stores, you probably wouldn't be getting your hands on him until another suitable release would come out (which [[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Generations\|one]] eventually did).

	: The [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Takara Galaxy Force toyline\|Galaxy Force]]'' release of Soundwave has more elaborate [[Paint operation\|paint applications]], particularly around the face and wings. This version also has [[Vacuum metallizing\|vacuum-metallized]] plastic in other places on his body (other than the Hasbro versions' stained-glass cockpit detail), but lacks the Decepticon sigil. Many Soundwave figures in the initial ''Galaxy Force'' run had a serious misassembly issue preventing the toy from correctly transforming into fighter mode. The large hinge bar that connects the upper torso to the waist is bolted crookedly on one side, making it impossible for the legs and the canopy to properly form the front of the fighter. And of course, the Takara version's Cyber Key lacks a [[Cyber Key Codes\|Cyber Key Code]].		: The [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Takara Galaxy Force toyline\|Galaxy Force]]'' release of Soundwave has more elaborate [[Paint operation\|paint applications]], particularly around the face and wings. This version also has [[Vacuum metallizing\|vacuum-metallized]] plastic in other places on his body (other than the Hasbro versions' stained-glass cockpit detail), but lacks the Decepticon sigil. Many Soundwave figures in the initial ''Galaxy Force'' run had a serious misassembly issue preventing the toy from correctly transforming into fighter mode. The large hinge bar that connects the upper torso to the waist is bolted crookedly on one side, making it impossible for the legs and the canopy to properly form the front of the fighter. And of course, the Takara version's Cyber Key lacks a [[Cyber Key Codes\|Cyber Key Code]].

Saix: Confused why we're assuming Bee in the City Soundwave isn't from some form of the cartoon?

2024-06-03T17:11:56Z

Confused why we're assuming Bee in the City Soundwave isn't from some form of the cartoon?

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	~~===Cartoon continuity===~~		===''Cybertron'' comic===
	====''Cybertron'' comic====
	When the world of technological marauders known only as [[Planet X (Cybertron)\|Planet X]] was at the zenith of its power, Soundwave served as an information specialist. He would infiltrate targeted planets and find important individuals and technologies to be dealt with. When his home planet was destroyed in a war with [[Gigantion]], Soundwave was one of a small handful of survivors who became fixated solely on revenge against the Giant Planet. Immediately after that catastrophic event, Planet X's surviving scholars pooled their knowledge in a search for some force which might bring the same fate to their hated enemies. Lore of an ancient, planet-devouring being brought them hope, and they split up across the universe in their search for it. Soundwave would end up succeeding in the millennia-long quest, tracing the Gigantion [[Mini-Con]]s' origins to his quarry: [[Unicron]]. Soundwave struck a deal with the Chaos Bringer: one million years of servitude in return for the assured destruction of Gigantion. {{storylink\|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 9\|Soundwave's profile in Club magazine #9}}		When the world of technological marauders known only as [[Planet X (Cybertron)\|Planet X]] was at the zenith of its power, Soundwave served as an information specialist. He would infiltrate targeted planets and find important individuals and technologies to be dealt with. When his home planet was destroyed in a war with [[Gigantion]], Soundwave was one of a small handful of survivors who became fixated solely on revenge against the Giant Planet. Immediately after that catastrophic event, Planet X's surviving scholars pooled their knowledge in a search for some force which might bring the same fate to their hated enemies. Lore of an ancient, planet-devouring being brought them hope, and they split up across the universe in their search for it. Soundwave would end up succeeding in the millennia-long quest, tracing the Gigantion [[Mini-Con]]s' origins to his quarry: [[Unicron]]. Soundwave struck a deal with the Chaos Bringer: one million years of servitude in return for the assured destruction of Gigantion. {{storylink\|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 9\|Soundwave's profile in Club magazine #9}}

	Unfortunately for Soundwave, Unicron [[The Sun\|was destroyed]] just as the end date of his servitude approached. But he did not let this minor detail impede his loyalty; while [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity\|Megatron]]'s forces were busy searching for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, Soundwave and Laserbeak stole the fallen [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)\|Nemesis Prime]]'s [[Dead Matrix]] from the [[Archives]] on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] and cast it into the [[Unicron Singularity]], liberating the Chaos Bringer's essence. Unicron's lifeforce immediately sought out and entered the tiny planet [[Yst]], which he perverted and destroyed from within, shaping it into his new body. {{storylink\|Revelations Part 2}} {{storylink\|Revelations Part 3}} Unicron (now the size of an average Transformer) returned to Cybertronian orbit and rejoined Soundwave. The two of them organized a Mini-Con civil war, spurring insurgents into attacking the Mini-Con Council of Sages, {{storylink\|Revelations Part 4}} then participated in the conflict itself when [[Omega Prime\|a few]] [[Skyfall (Cybertron)\|dimensional]] [[Landquake (Timelines)\|travelers]] joined the fray to put an end to it. {{storylink\|Revelations Part 5}} When Cybertron itself transformed into [[Primus]]' [[robot mode]], both Soundwave and Unicron opted to flee rather than face the planet-god. {{storylink\|Revelations Part 6}}		Unfortunately for Soundwave, Unicron [[The Sun\|was destroyed]] just as the end date of his servitude approached. But he did not let this minor detail impede his loyalty; while [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity\|Megatron]]'s forces were busy searching for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, Soundwave and Laserbeak stole the fallen [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)\|Nemesis Prime]]'s [[Dead Matrix]] from the [[Archives]] on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] and cast it into the [[Unicron Singularity]], liberating the Chaos Bringer's essence. Unicron's lifeforce immediately sought out and entered the tiny planet [[Yst]], which he perverted and destroyed from within, shaping it into his new body. {{storylink\|Revelations Part 2}} {{storylink\|Revelations Part 3}} Unicron (now the size of an average Transformer) returned to Cybertronian orbit and rejoined Soundwave. The two of them organized a Mini-Con civil war, spurring insurgents into attacking the Mini-Con Council of Sages, {{storylink\|Revelations Part 4}} then participated in the conflict itself when [[Omega Prime\|a few]] [[Skyfall (Cybertron)\|dimensional]] [[Landquake (Timelines)\|travelers]] joined the fray to put an end to it. {{storylink\|Revelations Part 5}} When Cybertron itself transformed into [[Primus]]' [[robot mode]], both Soundwave and Unicron opted to flee rather than face the planet-god. {{storylink\|Revelations Part 6}}

	====''Galaxy Force''====		===''Galaxy Force''===
	Soundwave was a Cybertronian Transformer who was absorbed by [[Unicron]] and integrated into his being. When the dark god's [[spark]] was absorbed by [[Megatron (Armada)\|Megatron]], the remaining body went awry in its regeneration functions in another space or universe. To compensate, the planet resurrected those who were absorbed by Unicron, including Soundwave. Rechristening Unicron's body as "Planet X", its denizens found Unicron's memories and copied them into a medium of their own invention, and Soundwave acted as an administrator to this data. After his homeworld was destroyed in the war against Gigantion, Soundwave discovered in Unicron's records the existence of [[Primus]] and his [[Cyber Planet Key]]s. As such, Soundwave resolved to nab the Cyber Planet Keys, restore Planet X to its former glory, and take revenge on Gigantion.<ref>Booklet included with ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' vol. 13 DVD</ref>		Soundwave was a Cybertronian Transformer who was absorbed by [[Unicron]] and integrated into his being. When the dark god's [[spark]] was absorbed by [[Megatron (Armada)\|Megatron]], the remaining body went awry in its regeneration functions in another space or universe. To compensate, the planet resurrected those who were absorbed by Unicron, including Soundwave. Rechristening Unicron's body as "Planet X", its denizens found Unicron's memories and copied them into a medium of their own invention, and Soundwave acted as an administrator to this data. After his homeworld was destroyed in the war against Gigantion, Soundwave discovered in Unicron's records the existence of [[Primus]] and his [[Cyber Planet Key]]s. As such, Soundwave resolved to nab the Cyber Planet Keys, restore Planet X to its former glory, and take revenge on Gigantion.<ref>Booklet included with ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' vol. 13 DVD</ref>

	====''Cybertron'' cartoon====		===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
	{{voiceactor\|[[Robert O. Smith]] (English), [[Garry Chalk]] (English, "[[Giant]]"), [[Taketora]] (Japanese), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japanese, "[[Giant\|Megalo Convoy of Gigalonia]]")\|[[Ángel Amorós]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Luis Miguel Perez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Joonas Suominen]] (Finnish), [[Janusz Wituch]] (Polish)}}		{{voiceactor\|[[Robert O. Smith]] (English), [[Garry Chalk]] (English, "[[Giant]]"), [[Taketora]] (Japanese), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japanese, "[[Giant\|Megalo Convoy of Gigalonia]]")\|[[Ángel Amorós]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Luis Miguel Perez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Joonas Suominen]] (Finnish), [[Janusz Wituch]] (Polish)}}

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	Precisely what had happened to Soundwave and Sideways was never clearly explained, but they did, at least survive the experience. When Galvatron had a vision of Starscream, seemingly reaching out across the dimensions via the [[fire dimension]] to mock him one last time, Soundwave and Sideways were seen standing at his side, {{storylink\|Unfinished}} Later, the pair were shown to have found another Planet X, presumably in the dimension they had been blasted to, and seemed to be pretty dang happy there, given the way they were boogieing. {{storylink\|Beginning}}		Precisely what had happened to Soundwave and Sideways was never clearly explained, but they did, at least survive the experience. When Galvatron had a vision of Starscream, seemingly reaching out across the dimensions via the [[fire dimension]] to mock him one last time, Soundwave and Sideways were seen standing at his side, {{storylink\|Unfinished}} Later, the pair were shown to have found another Planet X, presumably in the dimension they had been blasted to, and seemed to be pretty dang happy there, given the way they were boogieing. {{storylink\|Beginning}}

	====Ask Vector Prime====		===Ask Vector Prime===
	[[Vector Prime]] stated that the Planet X which attacked the Gigantion of [[Aurex 802.23 Alpha]] was the headquarters of the remnants of the [[Cybertronian (faction)\|Cybertronian Empire]] from [[Primax 994.0 Gamma]]. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Vector Prime, 5/6/2015}} On the other hand, Vector Prime stated that the Planet X which attacked Gigalonia in [[Aurex 105.08 Alpha]] was half the body of Unicron from [[Primax 886.0 Gamma]] and that its denizens were Transformers consumed by Unicron and later resurrected by the planet. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Vector Prime, 8/6/2015}}		[[Vector Prime]] stated that the Planet X which attacked the Gigantion of [[Aurex 802.23 Alpha]] was the headquarters of the remnants of the [[Cybertronian (faction)\|Cybertronian Empire]] from [[Primax 994.0 Gamma]]. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Vector Prime, 5/6/2015}} On the other hand, Vector Prime stated that the Planet X which attacked Gigalonia in [[Aurex 105.08 Alpha]] was half the body of Unicron from [[Primax 886.0 Gamma]] and that its denizens were Transformers consumed by Unicron and later resurrected by the planet. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Vector Prime, 8/6/2015}}
	~~{{--}}~~

	===''TransTech''===		===''TransTech''===

Cyberlink420: /* TransTech */

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	{{voiceactor\|[[Garry Chalk]] (English)}}		{{voiceactor\|[[Garry Chalk]] (English)}}

	Soundwave was hired by [[Megatron (BW) \| Megatron]] along with [[Lugnut (Animated) \| Lugnut]] and [[Snapdragon (G1) \| Snapdragon]] to enact his revenge on [[Bumblebee (G1) \| some yellow guy]]. Soundwave hacked the ~~groups~~ [[~~Identification~~ bolt ~~\| Identification bolts~~]] so that when they got arrested by [[Stungun (TransTech) \| Stungun]], he would send them to Planet X. Megatron wanted to use Soundwave and [[Blaster (G1) \| Blaster's]] sonic engines to have Megatron replace Bumblebee as the head of the franchise, but Optimus foiled the plot. After Bumblebee blew up some machines in Megatron's face, everyone agreed to not speak of the event again.		Soundwave was hired by [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]], along with [[Lugnut (Animated)\|Lugnut]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)\|Snapdragon]], to enact his revenge on [[Bumblebee (G1)\|some yellow guy]]. Soundwave hacked the group's [[identification bolt]]s so that when they got arrested by [[Stungun (TransTech)\|Stungun]], he would send them to Planet X. Megatron wanted to use Soundwave and [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s sonic engines to have Megatron replace Bumblebee as the head of the franchise, but Optimus foiled the plot. After Bumblebee blew up some machines in Megatron's face, everyone agreed to not speak of the event again. {{storylink\|Bee in the City 2: Electric Bugaloo}}

	{{storylink\|Bee in the City 2: Electric Bugaloo}}

	==Toys==		==Toys==

Frightfursowo: /* TransTech */ Added story summary for Bee in the City 2: Electric Bungaloo to Soundwave's page, as the information before was an empty stub.

2024-06-03T14:15:56Z

TransTech: Added story summary for Bee in the City 2: Electric Bungaloo to Soundwave's page, as the information before was an empty stub.

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	~~{{charstubfiction~~\|{{storylink\|Bee in the City 2: Electric Bugaloo}}}}		Soundwave was hired by [[Megatron (BW) \| Megatron]] along with [[Lugnut (Animated) \| Lugnut]] and [[Snapdragon (G1) \| Snapdragon]] to enact his revenge on [[Bumblebee (G1) \| some yellow guy]]. Soundwave hacked the groups [[Identification bolt \| Identification bolts]] so that when they got arrested by [[Stungun (TransTech) \| Stungun]], he would send them to Planet X. Megatron wanted to use Soundwave and [[Blaster (G1) \| Blaster's]] sonic engines to have Megatron replace Bumblebee as the head of the franchise, but Optimus foiled the plot. After Bumblebee blew up some machines in Megatron's face, everyone agreed to not speak of the event again.

			{{storylink\|Bee in the City 2: Electric Bugaloo}}

	==Toys==		==Toys==

Locoman: /* Notes */

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Notes

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	*''Korean:'' '''Soundwave''' (사운드웨이브 ''Saundeuweibeu'')		*''Korean:'' '''Soundwave''' (사운드웨이브 ''Saundeuweibeu'')
	*''Mandarin:'' '''Shēngbō''' (聲波, 声波, "Soundwave")		*''Mandarin:'' '''Shēngbō''' (聲波, 声波, "Soundwave")

			==References==
			{{reflist}}

	[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]		[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]

MCRG: /* Cybertron */ So many people transform the head section wrong, I swear.

2024-01-03T01:37:56Z

Cybertron: So many people transform the head section wrong, I swear.

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	: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class Soundwave transforms into a Cybertronic stealth bomber somewhat akin to a F-117A Nighthawk prototype, the Lockhead ''{{w\|Have Blue}}''. He comes with three hexagonal prism "bombs"; one converts into his Mini-Con partner [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)#Toys\|Laserbeak]], the other two unfold into non-firing blaster weapons. Any one of these "bombs" can be stored in his [[robot mode]] chest, which opens by plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into him. Inserting the key in [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] allows whichever "bomb" is stored there to drop. The other two store in indents on the underside of his wings, though it's a little tricky to line them up correctly. Despite having a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] on his right shoulder, giving you the option to have a [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|G1-styled]] orientation for his triple-barreled blaster, none of his fictional appearances show him using it in this way; both of his blasters are either in his hands, or stored on the back of his wings in robot mode.		: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class Soundwave transforms into a Cybertronic stealth bomber somewhat akin to a F-117A Nighthawk prototype, the Lockhead ''{{w\|Have Blue}}''. He comes with three hexagonal prism "bombs"; one converts into his Mini-Con partner [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)#Toys\|Laserbeak]], the other two unfold into non-firing blaster weapons. Any one of these "bombs" can be stored in his [[robot mode]] chest, which opens by plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into him. Inserting the key in [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] allows whichever "bomb" is stored there to drop. The other two store in indents on the underside of his wings, though it's a little tricky to line them up correctly. Despite having a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] on his right shoulder, giving you the option to have a [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|G1-styled]] orientation for his triple-barreled blaster, none of his fictional appearances show him using it in this way; both of his blasters are either in his hands, or stored on the back of his wings in robot mode.

	: The figure's instructions incorrectly show Soundwave's waist pointing straight forward in fighter mode, rather than down (the black flaps are supposed to tab into the bottom of the jet). The knees of the figure need to be bent, so that pegs on the body go into them, and so that pegs on the knees line up with holes on the bottom of the canopy.		: The figure's instructions incorrectly show Soundwave's waist pointing straight forward in fighter mode, rather than down (the black flaps are supposed to tab into the bottom of the jet). The knees of the figure need to be bent, so that pegs on the body go into them, and so that pegs on the knees line up with holes on the bottom of the canopy. Additionally, the plate to which the head connects is not meant to just flap around awkwardly above the torso (such as in the Hasbro stock photo pictured), but hinge down and slot ''into'' the matching indent in the top of the chest. It should be slotted in during the transformation stage where the body is folded over into place against the wings; the gray plate ends up flush with top of the chest.

	: Presumably due to him being the only ''official'' (and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titanium Series\|better looking]]) Soundwave figure that could fit into a "[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Overview\|CHUG]]" collection for the longest time, he became one of the harder ''Cybertron'' toys to track down complete on the aftermarket. This meant if you hadn't bought him when he was in-stores, you probably wouldn't be getting your hands on him until another suitable release would come out (which [[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Generations\|one]] eventually did).		: Presumably due to him being the only ''official'' (and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titanium Series\|better looking]]) Soundwave figure that could fit into a "[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Overview\|CHUG]]" collection for the longest time, he became one of the harder ''Cybertron'' toys to track down complete on the aftermarket. This meant if you hadn't bought him when he was in-stores, you probably wouldn't be getting your hands on him until another suitable release would come out (which [[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Generations\|one]] eventually did).

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	: This incredibly-simplified version of the original Soundwave toy was made available in the third wave of "[[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends of Cybertron]]" product. His jet mode cockpit does not attach to his left arm, but rather just kind of hangs awkwardly off his left hip. The stock photo (at right), the picture on the toy's card, and the toy's instructions, show ''three'' different arrangements of Soundwave's hips and lower torso in vehicle mode. (They differ in whether the triangular pattern of stripes on his crotch points up or forward, and on whether the fronts of his thighs point up or out.) None of the arrangements work terribly well.		: This incredibly-simplified version of the original Soundwave toy was made available in the third wave of "[[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends of Cybertron]]" product. His jet mode cockpit does not attach to his left arm, but rather just kind of hangs awkwardly off his left hip. Due to its ball-jointed connection, it can be rotated out of sight to point up behind his back, which does help to balance his weight when standing. The stock photo (at right), the picture on the toy's card, and the toy's instructions, show ''three'' different arrangements of Soundwave's hips and lower torso in vehicle mode. (They differ in whether the triangular pattern of stripes on his crotch points up or forward, and on whether the fronts of his thighs point up or out.) None of the arrangements work terribly well.

	: This mold was also used to make the 2008 ''Universe'' version of [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|Air Raid]].		: This mold was also used to make the 2008 ''Universe'' version of [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|Air Raid]].