Laserbeak (G1)/toys

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Complicated.

Laserbeak takes part in Operation: Open Your Wallet.

Toys

The Transformers

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", The Transformers 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.
  • Laserbeak (Decepticon Cassette, 1985)
    • Accessories: Left and right laser guns
Laserbeak was released by Milton Bradley in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain as an individually-packaged cassette, rather than in a two-pack. There are no notable differences with the actual toy between the Hasbro and Milton Bradley releases.


  • 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. His feet can clip onto molded tabs on the top of Soundwave's shoulders.


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.
In 2014, Condor and the rest of the Cassettes were re-released as a lucky draw prize (along with the other 2 box sets) for the Transformers Celebration 2014 event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, though this was very likely to be remaining stock.


Universe (2008)

  • Soundwave (2009)
    • Series: G1 Series
    • 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

GDO

Now when he perches on Megatron's shoulder, everyone topples over.
  • Laserbeak (Scout Class, 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.
Like Skystalker, Laserbeak has one undocumented feature: his vehicle mode can attach on top of Voyager Class Revenge of the Fallen Mindwipe's alternate mode via two pegs. Additionally, Laserbeak's axe/hook weapons can clip onto Mindwipe's shins.
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.

Fall of Cybertron

Flying hockey puck
  • Soundwave (Voyager Class, 2012)
    • Series / Number: 1 / #001
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TG13
The Hasbro deco of Fall of Cybertron Laserbeak was repurposed as Generation 1 Laserbeak in IDW's Robots in Disguise comic series while the TakaraTomy deco was used as Cloud Laserbeak.
Part of the first wave of 2012-onwards Generations Voyager Class toys, Fall of Cybertron Laserbeak is a Legends Class "data disc" that transforms 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.
The TakaraTomy version of Laserbeak, part of the fourth wave of Japanese Generations toys, uses a deeper red plastic than the Hasbro version. Both versions use the same circuit-board pattern as mold-mate Buzzsaw, but the Hasbro version mirrors the pattern along the vertical axis.
In both markets, Laserbeak was only available with his larger partner Soundwave.
This mold was redecoed into Buzzsaw and Sunder, and was also retooled into Ratbat.


Platinum Edition


Collect them all!

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Titans Return

I am vengeance... I am the night... I am... more black than red?
  • Laserbeak (Legends Class, 2016)
A redeco of Combiner Wars Buzzsaw, Titans Return 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. Like Buzzsaw, his stickers are prone to coming off at the edges, particularly in the areas that require transformation such as the wings.
His headphone jack can actually accommodate headphones!
This mold was also redecoed into Bumblebee Buzzsaw.


War for Cybertron: Siege

"Ravage, I just had this horrid dream, I was more black than red and my alt mode was a brick. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!"
  • Ravage & Laserbeak (Micromaster, 2019)
    • Hasbro ID number: WFC-S18
    • TakaraTomy ID number: SG-16
    • TakaraTomy release date: April 27, 2019
Part of the second wave of Siege Micromasters, Laserbeak transforms from a robotic condor with a visored head inspired by his appearance in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1," to the "V1 Sonicsurge Drone Armor." This flattened box mode is compatible with Siege Soundwave, fitting into the larger Decepticon's chest compartment. He can also attach to Soundwave and others in this mode as some sort of shield. Additionally, he can perch on Soundwave's forearms thanks to tabs on his feet that can plug (loosely) into indents on the latter's arms. Alternately, he can be more securely plugged into the 5 mm pegholes on Soundwave's forearms using the peg that unfolds from his body.
Laserbeak comes packaged together with Ravage as the "Soundwave Spy Patrol".
This toy was included in Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box.[1]
This figure serves as the model for Buzzsaw in the War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon, although the figure itself was never redecoed into Buzzsaw.


War for Cybertron Trilogy

Laserbeak waits for the day they'll make his brother out of this mold.
  • Decepticon Soundwave (Battle 3-Pack, 2020)
This Laserbeak is a repaint/new head retool of the Micromaster figure above, featuring a new Earth-mode cartoon-accurate head. He is packed with Soundwave and his cohort Ravage to promote the Earthrise season of the War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon.
Like most of the War for Cybertron Trilogy toys, Soundwave was a Walmart exclusive in the USA and Canada.

War for Cybertron: Kingdom

  • Soundwave (Core Class, 2021)
Kingdom Core Class Soundwave includes a tiny non-transforming Laserbeak cassette that can fit in his chest compartment. Unlike his larger partner, Laserbeak's molded details are based on his Masterpiece toy.


Masterpiece

Masterpiece mold: Soundwave
  • TakaraTomy:
  • Hasbro:

Shogo Hasui

  • Soundwave (January 26, 2013)
    • 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, although he cannot fit in the original Soundwave toy's chest cavity. 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. Care should be used when transforming this figure, particularly around the jet thrusters, as both the arms connecting the thrusters to the main body, as well as the winglets on top of thrusters are prone to breakage.
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 Toys"R"Us-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. Much like its overseas counterpart, this figure is also prone to breakage in the same areas.


Kre-O

  • Kreon Class of 1984 (Kreon figure set, 2014)
    • Set number: B0090
A Kre-O brick version of Laserbeak's cassette mode was available as an accessory in a San Diego Comic-Con 2014 exclusive pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984". He is a simple 1x2 tile with his cassette mode details tampographed on.
Remaining stock was to be sold at Hasbro Toy Shop online, only there was no remaining stock after the show.


And be a juke. Box. Vil-lain.
  • Wiseguy Soundwave (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
    • Collection: 2
    • Set number: B0955
    • Accessories: Stand-plate, clip-on bird, 2 pistols
Part of the second wave of Kreon Warriors, "Wiseguy Soundwave" includes a clip-on bird that's painted like Laserbeak and probably is but is not actually labeled as such.
The Kreon Warriors, while originally slated for U.S. release, never actually got released there, not even at clearance chains. The sets did get released in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. And unfortunately, the bags lack individual code numbers to tell what's inside.


  • Knight Soundwave (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
    • Collection: 2
    • Set number: B0955
    • Accessories: Stand-plate, clip-on bird, double-bladed pike, orc shield
Soundwave's second Kreon Warrior, also part of the second collection, also has a clip-on "Laserbeak"-y bird, but this one is deco'd up to look wooden. Since this birdbot isn't identified by name and lacks distinct coloring, one could assume it's Buzzsaw instead if one were so inclined.


  • Autobot Ratchet Vs. Soundwave (Battle Changer 2-pack, 2015)
    • Set number: B1507
A small buildable Laserbeak is included as one of Battle Changer Soundwave's many partners/accessories. He becomes chest armor for Soundwave's robot mode, or a set of tailfins for spaceship mode.
He was only available in a Kre-O Battle Changers pack of Ratchet vs Soundwave, which also included Rumble, Frenzy and Ravage.
This set, like all the Battle Changers, originally only saw release in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. It eventually saw release in the U.S. in late 2015 through discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls.


Legends

  • Condor & Apeface (Laserbeak & Apeface)[2] (December 28, 2016)
    • ID Number: LG38
Legends Condor is a redeco of Titans Returns Laserbeak in a deco that features more red and gray, and the screen of his communicator mode depicts his traditional cassette mode as a background. He was only available in a two-pack with Apeface.


Vintage G1

  • Decepticon Frenzy / Decepticon Laserbeak
    • Accessories: Left and right laser guns
As part of the Vintage G1 line of reissues, Laserbeak comes with fellow mini-cassette Frenzy, recreating their pairing in the original toyline. He comes with his two laser guns, and is packaged onto a classic G1-styled card with tech spec on the back.
This release of the original Laserbeak mold has a few notable changes from prior ones, the most immediately glaring being his gun barrels are extremely truncated, similar to what was done to the Linkin Park version of the mold (but oddly, not the later SDCC release). He also uses the new Vintage G1 style of rubsign, with the mirror-reflective silver border and red-only symbol.
Frenzy and Laserbeak were released alongside the similarly paired Vintage G1 Ravage and Rumble, and of course, are intended for collectors picking up the concurrently-released Vintage G1 Soundwave and Buzzsaw (personal store stock may vary). Like all figures from this line, Frenzy and Laserbeak are exclusive to Walmart in the United States and Canada.

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

  • Megatron (B) (2001)
    • Act: 4
    • Accessories: Stand
For the fourth Super Collection Figure wave, Megatron's left arm was changed to feature Laserbeak perching on it. Like all the figures in the fourth wave, Megatron was 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.
The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue. This holds true for pretty much every pewter figure in the entire line.
In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Megatron came packaged with the right arm of the collectible Metroplex build-a-figure.


Heroes of Cybertron

Give us a kiss.
  • Megatron with Laserbeak (2003)
The fifth-wave Heroes of Cybertron Megatron figure is a release of the Megatron/Laserbeak figure from the fourth SCF Act. He keeps the paint alterations of the energy-mace Megatron, though his black paint is much glossier this time around. Laserbeak's grays are also much lighter than on the SCF, matching Megatron's main body coloring.
The collector card does not list Laserbeak on the front, but does mention him at the end of a severely truncated version of the first card's bio.
This release came with the right arm for the wave's collectible 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)
    • 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

CAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWnceled.
  • 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.


Transformers Trading Card Game

  • Raider Laserbeak, Espionage-Interrogation (2019)
    • Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I
    • Rarity: CT
    • Card Number: T31/T48
    • Stars: 5
Raider Laserbeak, Espionage-Interrogation is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the Transformers Trading Card Game, War for Cybertron: Siege I. In order to represent Laserbeak's size, Private Laserbeak, Espionage-Interrogation is the size of a battle card, about half the size of a normal character card.
The card's artwork is based on the Siege Laserbeak toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art, and original Alt Mode artwork with lines by Dan Khanna.

Notes

  • Although the Laserbeak and Buzzsaw toys had a standard cassette deco on one side, the cartoon chose to show the bird side in its depictions of their alternate modes, effectively making either side accurate.
  • The title screen to Ocean's Transformers game for the Commodore 64 depicts either a Laserbeak or a Buzzsaw that is primarily red with gold wings. Get on it, e-HOBBY!

References

  1. ↑ https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546
  2. ↑ The packaging says "コンドル&エイプフェイス" (Condor & Apeface) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is "Laserbeak & Apeface".
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