Laserbeak (G1)/toys

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Complicated.

Laserbeak takes place in Operation: Open Your Wallet.

Toys

Generation 1

Sure, Soundwave comes with that other guy, but you know you want me.
  • Frenzy & Laserbeak (Cassette 2-pack, 1984/1985)
    • Accessories: Left and right laser guns
Originally a Microchange "Micro Cassette Robo Condor", Laserbeak transforms into a microcassette that can fit into the tape door of the Soundwave and Blaster toys. He was released in a two-pack with Frenzy in Hasbro markets across 1984 and 1985; in the latter year, a heat-sensitive rubsign was added to the figure. His chromed thruster-blaster add-ons have some very minor mold variations to them, like several other early Transformers toys... which we're frankly not going to try and catalog which later reissues have which versions because argh.
This mold was also used to make Buzzsaw, Garboil and Sundor.


  • Condor (Cassettron, 1985/1986/1987)
    • ID number: 20 (1985), D-60 (1986), D-105 (1987)
    • Accessories: Left and right laser guns, tape case
1985 saw Takara release Laserbeak (AKA "Condor") in Japan, all on his lonesome. Some versions of the mold sported a thin horizontal ridge running parallel to his head/brow unlike the regular flat head/brow release. Like all his cassette contemporaries, he was packaged in a small box, came with a clear tape case he could be "stored" in. He was re-released in Japan in 1986, this time on a blister card, with a new ID number and without his case, and then again in 1987, with his original packaging and case reinstated, with yet another ID number.


I remember each flash, as time began to blur
  • Transformers Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition (September 23, 2013)
    • Accessories: Left and right "Twin Mortor Cannons", tape case
Linkin Park Laserbeak is a gold and ... also gold redeco of Buzzsaw. He's packaged with Linkin Park gold redecoes of Soundwave, Ravage, Ratbat and Buzzsaw (whom he is completely identical to) on a flocked-purple plastic tray inside a special commemorative box. He has no stickers, factory-applied or otherwise. Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition was exclusive to SURU and limited to 2000 pieces.


The Transformers Collection

  • Soundwave (2003)
    • ID number: 10
    • Accessories: Left and right laser guns, tape case
The original Laserbeak toy was reissued for the first time as part of Takara's Transformers Collection series, coming with a reissue of Soundwave. The set included the tape case from his original Japanese release, but featured noticeably lighter orange stickers in tape mode.


Titanium Series

  • Soundwave (6" Cybertron Heroes)
Among the smallest of all Transformers, Titanium Laserbeak is a tiny 1" wide rendition of his cassette form, though without the holes normally seen on tapes. Like the larger Soundwave figure he comes with, his design deviates somewhat from his original design, instead being black with red stripes. He also does not come with his jet pack.


Timelines

  • Laserbeak and Buzzsaw (BotCon souvenir set, 2006)
A redeco of the Energon Terrorcon Divebomb, Laserbeak transforms from a humanoid robot to a robotic bird of prey. He came with a pair of clear-blue blades that can combine to form a large energon weapon, plus a blue Decepticon-style energon chip. He was available only as a poly-bagged set with his mold-mate Buzzsaw, sold as an "at the show" souvenir set at BotCon 2006, limited to 500 pieces.
This mold was also used to make the Terrorcon Shadowhawk Cosmo Type.


Classics

  • Soundwave (Commemorative Edition, 2007)
    • Accessories: Left and right laser guns, tape cases
Hasbro's first reissue of the original Laserbeak toy came packaged with Soundwave and "Battle" Ravage. The set was originally intended to be part of their Commemorative Series of Generation 1 reissues, but when that line was cancelled, it was instead released as part of the Classics toyline. The phrase "Commemorative Edition" is prominently displayed on the front and sides of the box, though, and it remains exclusive to Toys"R"Us, as all Commemorative Edition toys were. Laserbeak features slightly more orangey-red paint on his body than normal, and comes with a tape case for the first time in Hasbro markets. He and Ravage can now both fit inside Soundwave at the same time, as this edition marked the first Hasbro release of Soundwave with the double-wide chest-door created for his Japanese Soundblaster retooling in 1987.


Encore

  • Soundwave (2007)
    • ID number: 03
    • Accessories: Left and right laser guns, tape case
TakaraTomy made the original Laserbeak figure available again as part of their new Encore series of reissues. As with his Transformers Collection reissue, Encore Laserbeak features lighter orange labels.


  • Great Cassette Operation vol.3 (2009)
    • ID number: 19
    • Accessories: Left and right laser guns, tape case
A second Encore reissue of Laserbeak came in the third in a series of cassette multi-packs, together with Frenzy, Overkill and Rumble. This version was the first Japanese reissue to reinstate the darker orange stickers of original figure, but now features the more reddish-orange paint seen on Hasbro's Classics reissue. As with all the cassettes in the set, he came with his now-familiar clear cassette case.


Universe (2008)

  • Soundwave (2009)
    • Accessories: Left and right laser guns, tape case
In 2009, Laserbeak was included with yet another reissue of Soundwave as part of the Universe line, this time as a Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive that was prominently offered at San Diego Comic-Con 2009. Laserbeak still sports his more orangey-red paint job, and comes with his weapons and his own cassette case.


Generations

Now when he perches on Megatron's shoulder, everyone topples over.
  • Laserbeak (Scout 2012)
    • Accessories: Left and right axes
Laserbeak is a black, silver, and red redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Skystalker. He transforms from a robot into a flying-wing-style stealth jet drone similar to the BAE Corax, with large engine intakes on both sides of the fuselage that resemble those of a Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit and sculpted zigzag patterns like those found on an F-22 Raptor. Undocumented in the instructions, the two axes that peg into his palms as weapons for his robot mode can also clip directly to his forearms (giving them a superficial similarity to tonfa). For vehicle mode, they integrate into the stealth jet's wings. The robot mode feet are spring-loaded so the heels and toes collapse down and together when the feet are lifted off the ground. Laserbeak's head has been decoed in a way reminiscent of Laserbeak's pre-Earth form seen in the Generation 1 cartoon
Laserbeak was first released to Asian markets with entirely English Generations packaging, but later was released also in North America in Generations packaging that was in both English and Chinese to lampshade the toy's origin.
This mold was also used to make Sunspot and Tokyo Toy Show-exclusive Generation 2 Smokescreen.
  • Soundwave (Voyager, 2012)
    • Series / number: 1 / 001
    • Japanese ID number: TG13
Fall of Cybertron Laserbeak was repurposed as Generation 1 Laserbeak.
Part of the first wave of Generations Fall of Cybertron Voyager Class toys, Soundwave comes with Legends Class Laserbeak, who transforms from a "data disc" into a robotic bird. He is capable of storing in and launching out of Soundwave's chest compartment, and features a fully automatic, spring-loaded transformation to bird mode that is triggered when a button on his underside is pressed.
This mold was redecoed into Buzzsaw and Sunder, and was also retooled into Ratbat.
  • Laserbeak (Legends, 2016)
A redeco of Buzzsaw, Laserbeak can transform into his classic condor mode, a communicator, or a small forklift-like vehicle. The forklift mode features a peg intended for use with a Titan Master figure, and the communicator mode can connect with certain Leader-class figures from the Titans Return subline imprint, such as Blaster and Soundwave.
His headphone jack can actually accommodate headphones!


Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.


Masterpiece

Masterpiece mold: Soundwave
  • TakaraTomy:
  • Hasbro:

Shogo Hasui

  • Soundwave (1-26-2013)
    • Japanese ID number: MP-13
    • Accessories: Pink tape case
Included with Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave, Condor features a very different transformation sequence that gives him a fully show-accurate design, with his jet thrusters no longer being separate accessories, all while transforming into a mini-cassette the same size as his Generation 1 toy. A small flip-up tab on his head hides the camera he used in The Transformers: The Movie. He comes with a pink case which can be used to store him in tape mode.
This mold was later repainted into MP-16 Buzzsaw.


  • Soundwave (2013)
    • 09 OF 30
    • ID number: MP-02
    • Accessories: Clear tape case
Included with the Hasbro ToysЯUs-exclusive version of Masterpiece Soundwave, Laserbeak features a slightly brighter shade of red paint, and comes with a clear version of his micro-cassette case.


Merchandise

Transformers Milk Caramel

  • Condor (1985)
A small, soft-rubber figurine of Laserbeak—known in Japan as a keshigomu—was available as part of the first wave of Kabaya's Transformers Milk Caramel line of candy toys. He was available in a variety of colours, including white, blue, sky blue, yellow, green and orange, and as a candy toy, came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies.

Transformers Choco

  • Condor (1985)
A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Laserbeak was released by Kabaya as part of their Transformers Choco line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, came with candy-coated chocolates, and could fit inside the chest of the larger Transformers Gum model kit of Soundwave.

Decoy

  • Destron Hero Collection 22 (multi-pack, 1986)
Laserbeak was among the many characters released by Takara as part of their own larger series of keshigomu figures. Like all the Decepticons in the series, he was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his Tech Specs, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Laserbeak was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.
Laserbeak is notable for being the only one of Takara's original 52 keshigomu who was not imported by Hasbro as part of their "Decoy" promotion. Or at least, he is not included on the checklist packaged with the figures; collectors Jon and Karl Hartman believe it to be possible that Laserbeak was released by Hasbro, so if you have proof of Laserbeak on a Hasbro card, contact them!


Super Collection Figure

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  • Megatron w/ Condor (2001)
Released in the fourth wave of Takara's Super Collection Figure series of PVC figurines, this retool of the first SCF Megatron figure featured Laserbeak perching on his left arm. Like all the figures in the fourth wave, the pair were available in both standard full color and metallic silver "pewter" versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve blindpacked figures. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version came packaged with the right arm of the collectable Metroplex build-a-figure.

Heroes of Cybertron

  • Megatron with Laserbeak (2003)
The Super Collection Figure version of Megatron and Laserbeak was later imported by Hasbro as part of their Heroes of Cybertron line. Unlike the Japanese figure, they were cast entirely in translucent red plastic and then painted over, save for a spot on Megatron's head that allowed for a light-piping effect, and came in blister packaging with a profile card. In a moment of alignment with the Japanese version, rare in Heroes of Cybertron, this version of the figure also came with the right arm of the wave's Metroplex build-a-figure.


Mega Super Collection Figure

  • Megatron (2002)
    • ID number: 03
A PVC figurine of Laserbeak was included with this five-inch tall Megatron figure. Laserbeak was redoced into Buzzsaw for inclusion with the exclusive metallic redeco of the set available at Hobby Expo 2002 and Wonderfest 2002.


Q-Robo Collection

  • Soundwave (2003)
    • Accessories: Laserbeak
A super-deformed PVC of Laserbeak was included as an accessory with the Q-Robo Collection version of Soundwave, which could fit into his chest as if in mid-ejection. Like all the figures in the series, it was sold blindpacked in a plastic capsule, and was also available in a translucent purple color scheme.


Generation 1 Figure-Collection

  • Soundwave (2003)
    • Japanese ID number: C-3
    • Accessories: Display base
Laserbeak sits perched on the shoulder of this Soundwave "bottlecap" figurine, so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap. It was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers Generation 1 Figure-Collection, rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, which came packaged with a leaflet personalized with cartoon screen captures.


Palisades Toys

  • Laserbeak Polystone Mini Statue (Action Figure Xpress exclusive, 2005)
    • Accessories: Display base
Palisades Toys produced a mini-statue of Laserbeak designed to interact with their 6" Soundwave statue release the previous year. Available exclusively through Action Figure Xpress and limited to only 750 pieces worldwide, Laserbeak could perch on Soundwave's outstretched arm, and came with his own small base to stand on so he could be displayed separately.


Transformers - Wall Plaque

  • Soundwave (Diamond Select, 2006)
Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2006, Soundwave was sculpted by Art Asylum and limited to 1,000 pieces. He is seen emerging from the space bridge with Rumble, Laserbeak, and Ravage in tow.


Transformers - Mini Bust

An elegant but succinct summation.
  • Soundwave (Diamond Select, 2007)
Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2007, Soundwave was sculpted by Mark Wong of Art Asylum and limited to 1,000 pieces. The sculpt features both his concussion blaster gun and shoulder cannon with Laserbeak perched on his left shoulder. His tape deck altmode is sculpted on the base of the bust.


Attacktix

  • Laserbeak
Attacktix Laserbeak is a 10-point Trooper-type piece featuring a firing missile launcher on his back. The piece's base is shaped like Soundwave's arm, where Laserbeak rests while not in use. He is attached to the arm with a string, allowing him to take flight and get better shots at enemy pieces.
While Hasbro showed off Laserbeak at some conventions, he was ultimately never released. Most of his in-game stats and abilities are as such unknown.

Game over.
This Attacktix item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Robot Heroes

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  • Prowl vs Laserbeak (canceled)
Seemingly captured in the middle of a wild take, this super-deformed Robot Heroes version of Laserbeak —sporting a distinctive orange beak inspired by his original package art—would have come packaged with Prowl, but was regrettably canceled before release. This two-pack was not the only tail-end Robot Heroes set to meet this fate, but it was one of only a few to actually be advertised on the packaging of toys that did make it to the store shelf.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.


G.I. Joe and the Transformers

  • Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank with two figures & Energon (2012)
An exclusive release for San Diego Comic-Con 2012, this toy is a redeco of the 2012 new-mold G.I. Joe: Retaliation HISS tank meant to represent Shockwave. It includes the Cobras James McCullen Destro XXIV and a Battle Android Trooper with a trolley for carrying Energon cubes.
Destro's accessories include Soundwave in the form of a non-transforming tape deck and three micro-casettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy; red, orange, and gold cassettes that represent Ravage, Laserbeak, and Ratbat. Just who is meant to be who is unclear.


The Loyal Subjects

The Loyal Subjects Laserbeak is a Wave 3 figure with limited articulation, due to his unique design. Laserbeak can, however, "transform" to tape mode because of his folding legs and wings. For every 16 figures, there is 1 Laserbeak. Despite his slight rarity, Laserbeak is easy to find because his box is much lighter than any of the other figures'.
Like most of his wave, Laserbeak's bio card plagiarizes this wiki article's opening paragraphs.
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