Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Series 1 Shockwave Figure

Shockwave is known as a cold and logical, powerful and deadly Decpticon. He's loyal to Megatron and is often depicted as a science officer and/or commander left to watch over Cybertron in Megatron's absence. But of course there are so many different interpretations of these characters you can take your pick. This version is the Fall of Cybertron version and he transforms into a Cybertronian mobile artillery mode.

His sculpt in robot mode is very nice. There is tons of detail including lots of lines etched into his body including on the large window on his chest which even has a fine grill pattern on the back side if you look close. Even the black area his head sits on is sculpted to look like thick cabling. One thing that is unique about Shockwave among transformers is that he has no face. Being coldly logic he knows that as a mighty robot this is unnecessary so instead has a head dominated by one cold unblinking eye. This simplistic but effective design has always... Read more

It's nice to see a Shockwave that actually looks like Shockwave isn't it.Sorry guys I wasn't impressed with the DOTM Shockwave to much. I'll be honest. Shockwave isn't one of my pics but I will say I have always liked his design and how cold and calculating he can be.On an intresting note this Shockwave could be used for the Prime line too because of his similarity to the Shockwave shown in Transformers Prime. Not too much of a difference in character design.Japan will be releasing this figure with an arms micron actually in the Prime line later this year. This review is for the FOC Shockwave. Read on to see if you want to add him to your collection.

Well start with vehicle mode. Shockwave transforms into a Cybertronian Mobile Laser Cannon.It looks just utterly powerful. I wouldn't want to get caught in the cross hairs of it. Pretty cool vehicle mode. Everything holds together really well.My only concern with vehicle mode is his toes.I feel like over time and... Read more

Shockwave returns G1 style!This version of Shockwave is amazing all around for a transformer fans dream come true.If you missed out on Shockwave the first time around this is your chance to get the G1 Shockwave that is the best in the Fall of Cybertron generations line so far.Shockwave does have a cybertronian touch as well to give the G1 look a bit more edge to the overall appearence that is badass in either mode.The brilliant strategist comes with his trusty Laser Cannon which attaches securely in either hand or on the back for safe storage.The vehicle mode is a Cybertronian Mobile Artillary weapon that is very solid overall with awesome detail.Shockwave has amazing articulation in robot mode with the perfect G1 head piece.The poseability is outstanding with great stability for creating cool battle scenes or poses for displaying where you please.The durability is excellent as well with secure joints and a solid build in either robot or cybertronian mobile artillary modes.The... Read more