Soundwaves one of my favourite Decepticons :D I remember I went on a crusade to find ER Soundwave, I contracted my friends in other countries to scour their stores to find any mention of the toy I eventually got him, and I've cherished the blue boy since, shame about the yellowing though
Soundwave has always been my favorite Decepticon. Edit/add-on: Your thumbnail for this video had R.E.D. Soundwave. Was that in the video? If it was, I must’ve missed it.
I feel like Energon Igniter Soundwave would have been a good notable one to add? Maybe mention the Beast Hunter remold of Prime Soundwave? Prime Soundwave is such a great toy...
I love the Prime Soundwave mold, even the repaints and remold. I have my Prime Soundwave displayed with Prime Ravage that came with the Beast Hunters version. The Cobra BATS are also awesome.
Whenever I try to rank Transformers from my collection, I overthink it to the point that my ranking could change on an hourly basis as I come up with criteria to judge by.
I find it bit sad that 2010 Generations Cybertronian Soundwave didn't get Soundblaster repaint, heck Takara didn't jump on that chance. I admit that CV Warrior Class Soundwave is good but if elbows would have been on ball joints or there been upper arm swiveling, then this figure would be on same level with CV Warrior Class Shockwave. As for WFC Siege Soundwave, good thing that Legacy reissued this and cleaned up from battle damage. Really REALLY still want this due the fact my local retails basically ignored Siege till Earthrise came and followed by Kingdom.
Netflix Soundwave falls short of Holy Grail status because of the yellowing problem that plagues a lot of WFC Trilogy figures and general availability.
I didn't even know Cyberverse Soundwave had a deluxe toy. I only knew about the Warrior version that was hindered by a terrible gimmick where Laserbeak couldn't even fully deploy cause it was ATTACHED! I honestly think you placed those two BACKWARDS on the list because that Deluxe one actually has a fully functioning Laserbeak and not an obtrusive gimmick that doesn't work. The robot mode does look slightly better on the Warrior version but considering all of the Warrior Class figures in that toy line had hindered articulation due to gimmicks that barely even functioned (Except Hammerstrike) any Warrior class from Cyberverse should just be dumped in Bargain Bin. I have the RID Cyberverse figure and that's actually one of the better figures in that toy line. Granted the chest is almost completely hollow and paper thin but that's to accommodate the transformation. I've also owned both the original WfC Deluxe Soundwave and the FoC Voyager class Soundwave and I personally prefer the Deluxe. Maybe it's just my copy but the gimmick doesn't even really work on mine so the disk keeps getting stuck inside his chest. Even when I can get it out most of the time it lands upside down. I think I've only ONCE gotten it to work as intended. The Deluxe version however actually has extra molded detail on the back of the figure that is accurate to the games that the Voyager is missing because of that gimmick. I also just really didn't like how much bigger Soundwave was than everyone else in the line since everyone else was Deluxe class. I think I actually sold the Voyager a long time ago and still have the Deluxe version. I do like the Disks when they work but I got way more play out of that without ever putting it in the Soundwave. I might feel different had my copy of the Voyager not gotten stuck all the time to the point where I was afraid to even put the disk inside the figure.
The only thing I disagree with is cybertron soundwaves spot on the list that thing is holy grail material in my eyes, awesome jet mode great homages to g1 and a kick ass design, but that’s just where I would put him. Thank again for sharing your list!
I'd say my list would line up with yours for the most part, especially the Holy Grail section. My only criticism would be I wouldn't have included G2 or MW on the list because they were complete name-dumps. Or if we are to include them, then BW should also be there.
👋😳 hey I appreciate this list there's a couple of soundwaves on there that I didn't know about and I really appreciate your professional opinion thanks 👌😏
I’ll do one of all the ones that I own from worst to best: 3. RID 2015 Soundwave: Surprisingly not terrible for an RID 2015 Warrior Class. Poses well, looks like his Aligned self, and transforms decently. Really could’ve used Laserbeak and an Adventure show-accurate deco, though! B-tier 2. LegaSiege Soundwave: With all the Siege shmutz taken off his person, he goes from a C-tier to something so much better. Great articulation, fun (if a bit fiddly) transformation, unique alt-mode (and perfect recreation of his lamppost form), and GENIUS interaction with his little buddies. A-tier, surprisingly. 1. Kingdom Soundwave: More accurate than the Netflix release. Elegant conversion that’s on par with the Masterpiece. Smart accessory choices. Easily the best one in my collection (and perhaps the most accurate one). S-tier.
For Masterpiece prices, it had BETTER be S-tier :V Had the Animated Soundwave at one point, pretty good toy all around. Core Class is fine, but the feet sticking out and how stubby they were lose it some points.
What would you say is a toy that looks a lot like soundwave but isn't soundwave? For me I would always say that I would sometimes mistake trigger-happy For soundwave
That dotm soundwave is a great figure, the only bad part is the paint (or lack of paint). It being grey really hurts the look, however I own the soundblaster version and it's such a good piece
Knowing how great the Masterpiece Soundwave and its cassettes are makes me regret even more that I bought the Year of the Goat version instead of waiting for the release of the set in show-accurate colors.
How did you forget Beast Wars Mutant Soundwave!? Infamous victim of GPS. Straight to the Flea Market with him, assuming he doesn’t disintegrate along the way.
They have butchered what makes Soundwave Soundwave at almost every turn. Especially the Siege and ER Walmart. Dude it’s a box with legs and they fucked him so hard. How hard is it to make him correctly proportionate? They did fantastic with Blaster?! Stupid design choices from Hasbro
Soundwave is superior
Constructicons and Tarn are inferior.
Constructions are inferior
@@kingdareth09 that response is most logical
“Tarn… VASTLY inferior”
Some very nice rankings! I really appreciate you judging them in the standards of their release time, not holding them all to today’s
Soundwaves one of my favourite Decepticons :D
I remember I went on a crusade to find ER Soundwave, I contracted my friends in other countries to scour their stores to find any mention of the toy
I eventually got him, and I've cherished the blue boy since, shame about the yellowing though
Transformers toy tier lists is not something I knew that I needed in my life
Animated Soundwave actually has the same alt mode as G1 Skids. They can probably make him out of Legacy Crankcase.
Soundwave is the best decepticon ever
It's funny how the J. Balvin soundwave works perfectly as a g2 soundwave. I just wish it came with his guns
i grew up with the gen 1 soundwave. he will Alway's be my favorite from my childhood memory's
Soundwave has always been my favorite Decepticon.
Edit/add-on:
Your thumbnail for this video had R.E.D. Soundwave. Was that in the video? If it was, I must’ve missed it.
I feel like Energon Igniter Soundwave would have been a good notable one to add? Maybe mention the Beast Hunter remold of Prime Soundwave? Prime Soundwave is such a great toy...
Was having a bad night. Thank you brother.
I love the Prime Soundwave mold, even the repaints and remold.
I have my Prime Soundwave displayed with Prime Ravage that came with the Beast Hunters version.
The Cobra BATS are also awesome.
I think the Beast Hunters Soundwave is different enough from the Prime original to be in here.
I think he forgot that Netflix Soundwave had a TERRIBLE yellowing problem
Whenever I try to rank Transformers from my collection, I overthink it to the point that my ranking could change on an hourly basis as I come up with criteria to judge by.
Animated Deluxe Soundwave was in fact my first ever Transformers toy. I try to pretend I'm not a old man, but I am.
7:20 he is amazing, but nearly holy grail when mixed with core class ravage
I think the Netflix one was really held back by the yellowing issue, too. That's a toy I just wouldn't take a QC gamble on
I believe the tablet was called device label soundwave
Really hope Earthspark gets a nice figure, love that design/alt
only shortly later, the BBM soundwave would come to be hated
Oof no Mutant Soundwave! Must be so bad it couldn't even make the list!
I'd say your rankings are pretty accurate, I have practically every figure on there.
I saw Netflix Soundwave in stores exactly once.
And I said "60 bucks? (CAD) I don't think so"
Then I never saw it again. What a great fool I was.
I find it bit sad that 2010 Generations Cybertronian Soundwave didn't get Soundblaster repaint, heck Takara didn't jump on that chance.
I admit that CV Warrior Class Soundwave is good but if elbows would have been on ball joints or there been upper arm swiveling, then this figure would be on same level with CV Warrior Class Shockwave.
As for WFC Siege Soundwave, good thing that Legacy reissued this and cleaned up from battle damage. Really REALLY still want this due the fact my local retails basically ignored Siege till Earthrise came and followed by Kingdom.
Netflix Soundwave falls short of Holy Grail status because of the yellowing problem that plagues a lot of WFC Trilogy figures and general availability.
I didn't even know Cyberverse Soundwave had a deluxe toy. I only knew about the Warrior version that was hindered by a terrible gimmick where Laserbeak couldn't even fully deploy cause it was ATTACHED! I honestly think you placed those two BACKWARDS on the list because that Deluxe one actually has a fully functioning Laserbeak and not an obtrusive gimmick that doesn't work. The robot mode does look slightly better on the Warrior version but considering all of the Warrior Class figures in that toy line had hindered articulation due to gimmicks that barely even functioned (Except Hammerstrike) any Warrior class from Cyberverse should just be dumped in Bargain Bin.
I have the RID Cyberverse figure and that's actually one of the better figures in that toy line. Granted the chest is almost completely hollow and paper thin but that's to accommodate the transformation.
I've also owned both the original WfC Deluxe Soundwave and the FoC Voyager class Soundwave and I personally prefer the Deluxe. Maybe it's just my copy but the gimmick doesn't even really work on mine so the disk keeps getting stuck inside his chest. Even when I can get it out most of the time it lands upside down. I think I've only ONCE gotten it to work as intended. The Deluxe version however actually has extra molded detail on the back of the figure that is accurate to the games that the Voyager is missing because of that gimmick. I also just really didn't like how much bigger Soundwave was than everyone else in the line since everyone else was Deluxe class. I think I actually sold the Voyager a long time ago and still have the Deluxe version. I do like the Disks when they work but I got way more play out of that without ever putting it in the Soundwave. I might feel different had my copy of the Voyager not gotten stuck all the time to the point where I was afraid to even put the disk inside the figure.
G1, ROTF, WFC and FOC, Prime, MP3, and Siege are the Soundwaves I currently own
Looking forward to future plastic addicts 😊
The only thing I disagree with is cybertron soundwaves spot on the list that thing is holy grail material in my eyes, awesome jet mode great homages to g1 and a kick ass design, but that’s just where I would put him. Thank again for sharing your list!
Good list. Agree with all of the upper-tier ones, save the Netflix version.
i wish they re did beast wars soundwave remove crocodile but keep the bat mode and give him a robot mode
Very enjoyable video
I'd say my list would line up with yours for the most part, especially the Holy Grail section. My only criticism would be I wouldn't have included G2 or MW on the list because they were complete name-dumps. Or if we are to include them, then BW should also be there.
👋😳 hey I appreciate this list there's a couple of soundwaves on there that I didn't know about and I really appreciate your professional opinion thanks 👌😏
I’ll do one of all the ones that I own from worst to best:
3. RID 2015 Soundwave: Surprisingly not terrible for an RID 2015 Warrior Class. Poses well, looks like his Aligned self, and transforms decently. Really could’ve used Laserbeak and an Adventure show-accurate deco, though! B-tier
2. LegaSiege Soundwave: With all the Siege shmutz taken off his person, he goes from a C-tier to something so much better. Great articulation, fun (if a bit fiddly) transformation, unique alt-mode (and perfect recreation of his lamppost form), and GENIUS interaction with his little buddies. A-tier, surprisingly.
1. Kingdom Soundwave: More accurate than the Netflix release. Elegant conversion that’s on par with the Masterpiece. Smart accessory choices. Easily the best one in my collection (and perhaps the most accurate one). S-tier.
There's no Kingdom Soundwave, apart from that Core Class figure.
For Masterpiece prices, it had BETTER be S-tier :V Had the Animated Soundwave at one point, pretty good toy all around. Core Class is fine, but the feet sticking out and how stubby they were lose it some points.
would you put the legacy Soundwave a notch above siege sans the battle damage, or is it the same figure to you?
You awesome !
What would you say is a toy that looks a lot like soundwave but isn't soundwave? For me I would always say that I would sometimes mistake trigger-happy For soundwave
That dotm soundwave is a great figure, the only bad part is the paint (or lack of paint). It being grey really hurts the look, however I own the soundblaster version and it's such a good piece
Does that weird yellow one count?
It’s a shame you didn’t include the Authentics SW lol
Robot paradise sound wave
What soundwave is on the thumbnail?
R.E.D Soundwave in the thumbnail. But not on the video.
Dont really agree with the netflix and kingdom soundwave placements, id pry switch em, but good list overall.
Knowing how great the Masterpiece Soundwave and its cassettes are makes me regret even more that I bought the Year of the Goat version instead of waiting for the release of the set in show-accurate colors.
Great vid TJ! Does anyone have this tier list?
How did you forget Beast Wars Mutant Soundwave!? Infamous victim of GPS. Straight to the Flea Market with him, assuming he doesn’t disintegrate along the way.
Personal Opinion, but I would put the Netflix amongst the bottom tier
Gotta admit, new intro is a little loud
They have butchered what makes Soundwave Soundwave at almost every turn. Especially the Siege and ER Walmart. Dude it’s a box with legs and they fucked him so hard. How hard is it to make him correctly proportionate? They did fantastic with Blaster?! Stupid design choices from Hasbro