Earlier today, Takara Tomy posted news via Twitter/X that the next Missing Link figure would be none other than Soundwave! This is welcome news as Decepticon representation in the line has been rather sparse. Now Takara Tomy Mall has posted listings for both versions of Soundwave. One is based on the G1 action figure while the other is based on the animation. Each features a different cassettetron partner. The G1 toy based version comes with the first official Transformers version of the G1 Autoscout. The animation based version comes with Laserbeak in his Cybertronian form as seen in "More than Meets the Eye" Part One! Check out the official images and info (as translated via Google) below:
Transformers Missing Link D-01 Soundwave
30,800 yen (about $195.57 USD) | Late February 2027
Lost dreams link across time! The long-awaited Decepticons join the virtual revival of the 'Missing Link' series, which may have existed in that era. Intelligence Strategist 'Soundwave' Appears!
Soundwave is one of the most popular characters in the series by transforming into stereo cassettes and deploying cassette units from his chest.
Retaining the original size and the G1 style with zinc alloy in parts, it features movable joints for free posing, new transformation modes, and luxurious accessories, making it a revival in the Missing Link series.
This time, the newly designed cassette ron "Scout Robo," featuring the first three-dimensional design, is included.
He appeared in the anime 'Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers' episode 'The Two Convoys,' and is one of the reconnaissance drone-type cassette rons that investigated the Colonium Crystal. Although he has never been commercialized before, he's a phantom character who has never been commercialized. With this missing link, the Cassettron spot is finally filled.
The Soundwave body recreates some of the patterns that were recreated with stickers at the time, using three-dimensional sculpture and coloring.
Foil stickers you can apply to your liking are also included.
Additionally, with a completely redesigned joint, it can now adopt much freer action poses such as 'single-knee standing' and 'eject pose,' and as a third mode, it can transform into 'Light Standard Mode' shown in episode 1 of the anime, 'Road to Earth.' He takes on the appearance of a streetlamp on his home planet Cybertron, deceiving the Cybertrons.
Included accessories include familiar equipment such as the electric launcher, vibration blaster gun, and barrier case, as well as headphones, command microphone, and cable, which were characteristic of the domestic version at the time. (Since the headphones are for displays, it is not recommended to actually wear them on the head.) The main body of the Soundwave and Scout Robo also has a "Secret Emblem," and when you warm it with your finger, a legion emblem appears. Each is equipped with separately sold joint holes for stands, allowing display in action poses.
The package illustration is a newly drawn version inspired by the era, and a collection card is also included.
Transformers Missing Link D-02 Soundwave (Anime Type)
25,300 yen (About $160.65 USD) | Late March 2027
Lost dreams link across time! The long-awaited Decepticons join the virtual revival of the 'Missing Link' series, which may have existed in that era. Intelligence Strategist 'Soundwave (Anime Type)' Appears!
Soundwave is one of the most popular characters in the series by transforming into stereo cassettes and deploying cassette units from his chest.
Retaining the original size and the G1 style with zinc alloy in parts, it features movable joints for free posing, new transformation modes, and luxurious accessories, making it a revival in the Missing Link series.
This time, the anime type comes with a newly designed cassette ron called the "Condor Cybertron Mode (Anime Type)," the first time in the G1 format that it has been 3D in the G1 format.
This is Cassettron, who first appeared in episode 1, 'Road to Earth,' of the anime 'Fight! Transformers.' Although it is the Condor's appearance on Cybertron, it has never been commercialized in the G1 format before—a legendary character. With this Missing Link, a new cassette is added to the Cassettron lineup.
The Soundwave (anime type) body is a three-dimensional mechanical sculpture that was then expressed flat by sticker.
Foil stickers you can apply to your liking are also included.
Additionally, with a completely redesigned joint, it can now adopt much freer action poses such as 'single-knee standing' and 'eject pose,' and as a third mode, it can transform into 'Light Standard Mode' shown in episode 1 of the anime, 'Road to Earth.'
He takes on the appearance of a streetlamp on his home planet Cybertron, deceiving the Cybertrons.
Included accessories include familiar equipment such as the electric launcher, vibration blaster gun, and barrier case, as well as headphones, command microphone, and cables—features of the domestic version at the time—with some color schemes changed from the D-01 Soundwave (sold separately).
(Since the headphones are for displays, it is not recommended to actually wear them on the head.) The main body of the Soundwave (anime type) and Condor Cybertron Mode (anime type) also has a "secret emblem" attached, and when you warm it with your finger, a squad emblem appears.
Each is equipped with separately sold joint holes for stands, allowing display in action poses.
The package illustration is a newly drawn version inspired by the era, and a collection card is also included.
