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==Toys Utilizing Soundboxes== | ==Toys Utilizing Soundboxes== | ||
1985 | {{collist|2| | ||
;1985 | |||
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]] | *[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]] | ||
;1986 | |||
1986 | |||
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]] | *[[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]] | ||
;1993 | |||
1993 | |||
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] | *[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | ||
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] | *[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] | ||
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] | *[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] | ||
;2000 | |||
2000 | |||
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Supreme Cheetor]] | *[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Supreme Cheetor]] | ||
;2001 | |||
2001 | |||
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] | ||
*[[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] | *[[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] | ||
;2002 | |||
2002 | |||
*[[Vorpal Saber|Roleplay Dark Saber]] | *[[Vorpal Saber|Roleplay Dark Saber]] | ||
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] | *[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] | ||
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*[[Star Saber (Armada)|Roleplay Star Saber]] | *[[Star Saber (Armada)|Roleplay Star Saber]] | ||
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] | *[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] | ||
;2003 | |||
2003 | |||
*K-Mart [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Gold Optimus Prime]] and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] two-pack | *K-Mart [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Gold Optimus Prime]] and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] two-pack | ||
*Sam's Club [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] | *Sam's Club [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] | ||
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*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] | *[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] | ||
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] | *[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] | ||
;2004 | |||
2004 | *Sam's Club [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] two-pack (Starscream only) | ||
*Sam's Club [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] two-pack (Starscream only | |||
*Toys 'R' Us [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] two-pack | *Toys 'R' Us [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] two-pack | ||
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] | *[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] | ||
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*[[Treadbolt]] | *[[Treadbolt]] | ||
*[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus with Space Mini-Con Team]] | *[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus with Space Mini-Con Team]] | ||
;2005 | |||
2005 | |||
*[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] | *[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] | ||
*[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] | *[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] | ||
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*[[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]] | *[[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]] | ||
*[[Six Shot]] | *[[Six Shot]] | ||
;2006 | |||
2006 | |||
*Costco [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] two-pack | *Costco [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] two-pack | ||
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] | *[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] | ||
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*[[Vector Prime#Cybertron|Vector Prime]] | *[[Vector Prime#Cybertron|Vector Prime]] | ||
*[[Primus]] | *[[Primus]] | ||
;2007 | |||
2007 | |||
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Cryo Scourge]] | *[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Cryo Scourge]] | ||
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Dark Crumplezone]] | *[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Dark Crumplezone]] | ||
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*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Nightwatch Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Nightwatch Optimus Prime]] | ||
;2008 | |||
2008 | |||
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Premium Megatron]] | *[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Premium Megatron]] | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Premium Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Premium Optimus Prime]] | ||
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*[[Megatron (Animated)|Earth Mode Megatron]] | *[[Megatron (Animated)|Earth Mode Megatron]] | ||
*[[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] | *[[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] | ||
;2011 | |||
2011 | |||
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] | *[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] | ||
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] | *[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] | ||
;2013 | |||
2013 | |||
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] | *[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] | ||
;2016 | |||
*[[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 00:14, 20 November 2016
A soundbox is an electronic gadget containing a memory device that records one or more sound clips and plays them back on demand, allowing for audible explosions, beep-wheedles, and "I am Optimus Prime".
A soundbox is a self-contained unit containing batteries, electronics, and speaker, which makes it simple to install in a toy — all the designer needs is to allow space and a grille for the speaker, and make sure there's a way to get to the batteries in one of the toy's modes. On the other hand, a soundbox is relatively large as gimmicks go, and requires a fair amount of dedicated space.
As with all electronics, soundbox technology has improved notably in the last twenty plus years. Toys featuring soundboxes during the 1980s usually also had to make space for a relatively large nine-volt battery and the snap connectors that went with it. Modern soundboxes are now powered by button cell batteries, AAA batteries, or AA batteries.
Soundboxes have also become somewhat cheaper to manufacture, given their very sparse use in lines previous to 2002. During Armada and after, the boxes became a common feature on larger figures.
Because of all these electronic whiz-bang doohickeys involved in their function, it is not uncommon to see one or more light-emitting diodes wired into the board.
Toys Utilizing Soundboxes
- 1985
- 1986
- 1993
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- Roleplay Dark Saber
- Jetfire
- Laserbeak
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
- Red Alert
- Scavenger
- Roleplay Star Saber
- Starscream
- 2003
- K-Mart Gold Optimus Prime and Jetfire two-pack
- Sam's Club Optimus Prime
- Sam's Club Ultra Magnus
- Toys"R"Us Air Attack Optimus Primal
- Galvatron
- Overload
- Powerlinx Jetfire
- Powerlinx Optimus Prime
- Powerlinx Red Alert
- Skywarp
- Thundercracker
- 2004
- Sam's Club Starscream and Prowl two-pack (Starscream only)
- Toys 'R' Us Megatron and Optimus Prime two-pack
- Bulkhead
- Cliffjumper
- Ironhide
- Jetfire
- Landmine
- Megatron
- Mirage
- Optimus Prime
- Scorponok
- Shockblast
- Treadbolt
- Ultra Magnus with Space Mini-Con Team
- 2005
- Beachcomber
- Dreadwing
- Galvatron
- Energon Ironhide
- Landquake
- Omega Sentinel
- Omega Supreme
- Overcast
- Quickstrike
- Six Shot
- 2006
- Costco Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus two-pack
- Crumplezone
- Dark Scorponok
- Jetfire
- Leobreaker
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
- Scourge
- Supreme Starscream
- Vector Prime
- Primus
- 2007
- Cryo Scourge
- Dark Crumplezone
- Galaxy Force Optimus Prime
- Galaxy Force Vector Prime
- Galvatron
- Menasor
- Metroplex
- Nemesis Breaker
- Sky Shadow
- Wing Saber
- Leader Class Brawl
- Desert Attack Brawl
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
- Nightwatch Optimus Prime
- 2008
- Premium Megatron
- Premium Optimus Prime
- Jetstorm
- Wingblade
- Inferno
- Onslaught
- Powerglide
- Utra Class Silverbolt
- Storm Cloud
- Roll Out Command Optimus Prime
- Leader Class Bulkhead
- Earth Mode Megatron
- Ultra Magnus
- 2011
- 2013
- 2016
Notes
- Generation 1 Shockwave was the first Transformers toy to feature electronic sounds.
- Reissue Galvatron's soundbox was upgraded to use AA batteries instead of the original's nine volt PP3's.
- Tidal Wave's Armada box noted that he had electronic sounds. He did not. Bummer.
- Cybertron Voyager Starscream was designed with a soundbox in mind (even including the requisite speaker and battery brackets when you crack one open), but the final Hasbro and Takara versions have no electronics. Again, bummer.
