Soundwave (G2) - Revision history

BerylRoll at 15:10, 7 March 2026

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	[[File:G2Soundwave-profileart.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Hey, Marvel called, and they want their purple Soundwave with a mouth back.]]		[[File:G2Soundwave-profileart.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Hey, Marvel called, and they want their purple Soundwave with a mouth back.]]
	'''Soundwave''' is a [[cloning\|clone]] of the [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|original Soundwave]], fashioned by [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] from stolen memory components and pilfered [[Nebulan]] <s>science</s> scientists. Unsurprisingly, Soundwave is very similar to the original; he's a fiercely loyal master-of-sound and a "walking communications hub" who monitors his teammates obsessively. This makes his teammates feel uneasy, but they know that if they ever run into trouble, Soundwave will be able to find them.		'''Soundwave''' is a [[cloning\|clone]] of the [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|original Soundwave]], fashioned by [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] from stolen memory components and pilfered [[Nebulan]] <s>science</s> scientists. Unsurprisingly, Soundwave is very similar to the original; he's a fiercely loyal master-of-sound and a "walking communications hub" who monitors his teammates obsessively. This makes his teammates feel uneasy, but they know that if they ever run into trouble, Soundwave will be able to find them.

	The only being Soundwave exempts from his surveillance is the original Soundwave. He likes to think the other Soundwave extends the same courtesy.<ref>Soundwave's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 47\|TFCC magazine #48]]</ref>		The only being Soundwave exempts from his surveillance is the original Soundwave. He likes to think the other Soundwave extends the same courtesy.<ref>Soundwave's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 47\|TFCC magazine #48]]</ref>
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	: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.		: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.

	:This mold was also used to make various versions of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[W.A.R.S.]] and the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]. It was planned to be used to make ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Greasepit (G2)\|Greasepit]], but that toy was canceled.		:This mold was also used to make various versions of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[W.A.R.S.]] and the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]. It was planned to be used to make ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Greasepit (G2 Go-Bot)\|Greasepit]], but that toy was canceled.

	::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 21:06, 12 July 2025

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	::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''
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AzimuthAcolyte: Hot Wheels -> Hot Wheels (franchise) update

2025-06-09T23:17:26Z

Hot Wheels -> Hot Wheels (franchise) update

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	{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}		{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}

	: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]]s, Soundwave is a ''very bright'' [[redeco]] of [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], transforming into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with ''[[Hot Wheels]]'' and ''Matchbox'' playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".		: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]]s, Soundwave is a ''very bright'' [[redeco]] of [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], transforming into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with ''[[Hot Wheels (franchise)\|Hot Wheels]]'' and ''Matchbox'' playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".

	: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.		: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.

Cyberlink420 at 19:40, 2 July 2024

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	{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}		{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}

	: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]]s, Soundwave is a ''very bright'' [[redeco]] of [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], transforming into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox'' playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".		: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]]s, Soundwave is a ''very bright'' [[redeco]] of [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], transforming into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with ''[[Hot Wheels]]'' and ''Matchbox'' playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".

	: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.		: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.

M Sipher: /* Generation 2 */

2023-08-01T20:46:37Z

Generation 2

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Generation 2''===		===''Generation 2''===
	[[File:G2 ~~Gobot~~ Soundwave ~~toy~~.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|~~The goggles, they do nothing~~.]]		[[File:G2-toy Soundwave GoBot.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Colors so loud you can practically hear them.]]
	*'''Soundwave''' (Go-Bot, 1995)		*'''Soundwave''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
	**''Accessories:'' Gun		**''Accessories:'' Gun
	{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}		{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}

	: A [[~~redeco~~]] ~~of the~~ [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]] [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], ~~''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' Soundwave transforms~~ into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".		: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]]s, Soundwave is a ''very bright'' [[redeco]] of [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], transforming into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox'' playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".

	: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots ~~released~~ in ~~Japan by~~ Takara, on a ~~normal~~ [[~~Hasbro~~]] ~~card with stickers over key parts to add Japanese text to~~ the ~~mix. The other two releases,~~ [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]~~, were not too heavily altered, aside from~~ the ~~addition of Soundwave~~'s ~~distinctive large "T" hood deco~~ to ~~their own bonnets~~, ~~but Soundwave himself was significantly altered: while his car shell remains fluorescent yellow~~, ~~his internal parts are~~ the ~~same as~~ the ~~opaque version of his predecessor~~, ~~Gearhead~~.		: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.

	: This mold was also used to make various versions of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|~~2001 ''~~Robots in Disguise'']] [[~~W.A.R.S.#Toys\|~~W.A.R.S.]] and the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Camshaft (G1~~)#Universe (2003~~)\|Camshaft]]. It was planned to be used to make ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Greasepit (G2)\|Greasepit]], but that toy was canceled.		:This mold was also used to make various versions of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[W.A.R.S.]] and the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]. It was planned to be used to make ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Greasepit (G2)\|Greasepit]], but that toy was canceled.

	::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''

Saix: /* Generation 2 */

2021-06-22T17:49:58Z

Generation 2

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	::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''
			{{--}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

Saix: /* Wings Universe */

2021-06-22T17:49:35Z

Wings Universe

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Wings Universe''===		===''Wings Universe''===
			[[File:FlashForward5-IronhideSideswipeSoundwave.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Designating clones with such unnecessarily large numbers makes it sound more sciencey, don't you think?]]

	Jhiaxus, seeking to create a new unified faction of Transformers, "borrowed" [[personality component]]s, [[forestonite]], [[Hi-Q]], and blueprints from [[Quantum Laboratories]]. One of his creations was a clone of Soundwave. {{storylink\|A Flash Forward, Part 3}} At some point after his creation, Soundwave converted an entire wing of Jhiaxus's base on [[Qre]] into into an extensive surveillance network aimed out into space. He subsequently would spend days in this information hub to catalogue his findings. {{storylink\|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 47\|Soundwave's profile in Club magazine #47}} Soon Autobots were on the trail of the stolen and/or kidnapped goods, but Soundwave and the other clones were able to help Jhiaxus corner and capture the intruders. {{storylink\|A Flash Forward, Part 4}} Soundwave and the other five clones were introduced to the captured Autobots, described as a "true" second generation of Transformers unburdened by the baggage of both Decepticon or Autobot propaganda.		Jhiaxus, seeking to create a new unified faction of Transformers, "borrowed" [[personality component]]s, [[forestonite]], [[Hi-Q]], and blueprints from [[Quantum Laboratories]]. One of his creations was a clone of Soundwave. {{storylink\|A Flash Forward, Part 3}} At some point after his creation, Soundwave converted an entire wing of Jhiaxus's base on [[Qre]] into into an extensive surveillance network aimed out into space. He subsequently would spend days in this information hub to catalogue his findings. {{storylink\|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 47\|Soundwave's profile in Club magazine #47}} Soon Autobots were on the trail of the stolen and/or kidnapped goods, but Soundwave and the other clones were able to help Jhiaxus corner and capture the intruders. {{storylink\|A Flash Forward, Part 4}} Soundwave and the other five clones were introduced to the captured Autobots, described as a "true" second generation of Transformers unburdened by the baggage of both Decepticon or Autobot propaganda.

	~~[[File:FlashForward5-IronhideSideswipeSoundwave.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Designating clones with such unnecessarily large numbers makes it sound more sciencey, don't you think?]]~~

	Soundwave detected movement in the room where other clones were gestating, so he and [[Ironhide (G2)\|Ironhide]] investigated. [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] burst from a tube, disguised as [[Sideswipe (G2)\|his own clone]] and gasping for air, so Ironhide and Soundwave helped him up off the ground and offered assistance. Soundwave and Jhiaxus unwittingly escorted Sideswipe into where the Autobots were being held, allowing him to reveal his true identity and free the captives. {{storylink\|A Flash Forward, Part 5}}		Soundwave detected movement in the room where other clones were gestating, so he and [[Ironhide (G2)\|Ironhide]] investigated. [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] burst from a tube, disguised as [[Sideswipe (G2)\|his own clone]] and gasping for air, so Ironhide and Soundwave helped him up off the ground and offered assistance. Soundwave and Jhiaxus unwittingly escorted Sideswipe into where the Autobots were being held, allowing him to reveal his true identity and free the captives. {{storylink\|A Flash Forward, Part 5}}

Flicky1991: /* See also */ He got more popular lately

2021-06-22T17:12:45Z

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 21:40, 20 March 2021

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	'''Soundwave''' is a [[cloning\|clone]] of the [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|original Soundwave]], fashioned by [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] from stolen memory components and pilfered [[Nebulan]] <s>science</s> scientists. Unsurprisingly, Soundwave is very similar to the original; he's a fiercely loyal master-of-sound and a "walking communications hub" who monitors his teammates obsessively. This makes his teammates feel uneasy, but they know that if they ever run into trouble, Soundwave will be able to find them.		'''Soundwave''' is a [[cloning\|clone]] of the [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|original Soundwave]], fashioned by [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] from stolen memory components and pilfered [[Nebulan]] <s>science</s> scientists. Unsurprisingly, Soundwave is very similar to the original; he's a fiercely loyal master-of-sound and a "walking communications hub" who monitors his teammates obsessively. This makes his teammates feel uneasy, but they know that if they ever run into trouble, Soundwave will be able to find them.

	The only being Soundwave exempts from his surveillance is the original Soundwave. He likes to think the other Soundwave extends the same courtesy.		The only being Soundwave exempts from his surveillance is the original Soundwave. He likes to think the other Soundwave extends the same courtesy.<ref>Soundwave's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 47\|TFCC magazine #48]]</ref>

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Generation 2===		===''Generation 2''===
	[[File:G2 Gobot Soundwave toy.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|The goggles, they do nothing.]]		[[File:G2 Gobot Soundwave toy.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|The goggles, they do nothing.]]
	*'''Soundwave''' (Go-Bot, 1995)		*'''Soundwave''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
	**''Accessories:'' Gun		**''Accessories:'' Gun
	{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original Soundwave's ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}		{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}

	: A [[redeco]] of the [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]] [[Gearhead]], Soundwave transforms into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".		: A [[redeco]] of the [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]] [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' Soundwave transforms into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".

	: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots released in Japan by Takara, on a normal [[Hasbro]] card with stickers over key parts to add Japanese text to the mix. The other two releases, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#~~Generation 2~~\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#~~Generation 2~~\|Megatron]], were not too heavily altered, aside from the addition of Soundwave's distinctive large "T" hood deco to their own bonnets, but Soundwave himself was significantly altered: while his car shell remains fluorescent yellow, his internal parts are the same as the opaque version of his predecessor, Gearhead.		: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots released in Japan by Takara, on a normal [[Hasbro]] card with stickers over key parts to add Japanese text to the mix. The other two releases, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]], were not too heavily altered, aside from the addition of Soundwave's distinctive large "T" hood deco to their own bonnets, but Soundwave himself was significantly altered: while his car shell remains fluorescent yellow, his internal parts are the same as the opaque version of his predecessor, Gearhead.

	: This mold was also used to make various versions of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[W.A.R.S.]] and the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Camshaft (G1)#Universe (2003)\|Camshaft]]. It was planned to be used to make ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Greasepit (G2)\|Greasepit]], but that toy was canceled.		: This mold was also used to make various versions of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[W.A.R.S.#Toys\|W.A.R.S.]] and the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Camshaft (G1)#Universe (2003)\|Camshaft]]. It was planned to be used to make ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Greasepit (G2)\|Greasepit]], but that toy was canceled.

	::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''
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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Soundblaster (G1)\|Soundblaster]], a clone of Soundwave in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity\|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity]]		*[[Soundblaster (G1)\|Soundblaster]], a clone of Soundwave in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity\|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity]]

			==References==
			{{reflist}}

	[[Category:Clones]]		[[Category:Clones]]

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	:''Soundwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Wings Universe\|Wings Universe]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Soundwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Wings Universe\|Wings Universe]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

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	[[File:G2Soundwave-profileart.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Hey, Marvel called, and they want their purple Soundwave with a mouth back.]]		[[File:G2Soundwave-profileart.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Hey, Marvel called, and they want their purple Soundwave with a mouth back.]]
	'''Soundwave''' is a [[cloning\|clone]] of the [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|original Soundwave]], fashioned by [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] from stolen memory components and pilfered [[Nebulan]] <s>science</s> scientists. Unsurprisingly, Soundwave is very similar to the original; he's a fiercely loyal master-of-sound and a "walking communications hub" who monitors his teammates obsessively. This makes his teammates feel uneasy, but they know that if they ever run into trouble, Soundwave will be able to find them.		'''Soundwave''' is a [[cloning\|clone]] of the [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|original Soundwave]], fashioned by [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] from stolen memory components and pilfered [[Nebulan]] <s>science</s> scientists. Unsurprisingly, Soundwave is very similar to the original; he's a fiercely loyal master-of-sound and a "walking communications hub" who monitors his teammates obsessively. This makes his teammates feel uneasy, but they know that if they ever run into trouble, Soundwave will be able to find them.

	The only being Soundwave exempts from his surveillance is the original Soundwave. He likes to think the other Soundwave extends the same courtesy.<ref>Soundwave's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 47\|TFCC magazine #48]]</ref>		The only being Soundwave exempts from his surveillance is the original Soundwave. He likes to think the other Soundwave extends the same courtesy.<ref>Soundwave's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 47\|TFCC magazine #48]]</ref>
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	: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.		: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.

	:This mold was also used to make various versions of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[W.A.R.S.]] and the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]. It was planned to be used to make ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Greasepit (G2)\|Greasepit]], but that toy was canceled.		:This mold was also used to make various versions of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[W.A.R.S.]] and the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]. It was planned to be used to make ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Greasepit (G2 Go-Bot)\|Greasepit]], but that toy was canceled.

	::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''

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	{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}		{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}

	: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]]s, Soundwave is a ''very bright'' [[redeco]] of [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], transforming into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with ''[[Hot Wheels]]'' and ''Matchbox'' playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".		: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]]s, Soundwave is a ''very bright'' [[redeco]] of [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], transforming into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with ''[[Hot Wheels (franchise)\|Hot Wheels]]'' and ''Matchbox'' playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".

	: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.		: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.

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	{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}		{{note\|Soundwave was [[Repurposing\|repurposed]] from the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Soundwave]]'s ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot toy.}}

	: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]]s, Soundwave is a ''very bright'' [[redeco]] of [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], transforming into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox'' playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".		: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)\|Go-Bot]]s, Soundwave is a ''very bright'' [[redeco]] of [[Gearhead#Toys\|Gearhead]], transforming into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with ''[[Hot Wheels]]'' and ''Matchbox'' playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".

	: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.		: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot\|Megatron]]... and his stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead's red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments.

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	:''Soundwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Wings Universe\|Wings Universe]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Soundwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Wings Universe\|Wings Universe]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Soundblaster (G1)\|Soundblaster]], a clone of Soundwave in ~~the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity\|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity]]~~		*[[Soundblaster (G1)\|Soundblaster]], a clone of Soundwave in various other continuities

	==References==		==References==