Transformers Animated Voyager - Shockwave

This is an awesome figure. It has four conversion modes (Shockwave robot mode, Shockwave Cybertronian tank mode, Longarm Prime robot mode, and Longarm Prime crane mode). When the toy is in Shockwave's robot mode, he is just as tall as the Transformers Animated Starscream in robot mode. As Longarm Prime, he is as large as the Transformers Animated Lugnut figure in robot mode.Shockwave in robot mode is awesome. He looks a lot like the character in the tv show. So does Longarm Prime in robot mode. The toy's Cybertronian tank mode is also very much like how it is drawn in the cartoon. I can't say how closely the toy resembles the cartoon in crane mode because the cartoon didn't show too much of him in that mode, (if they did, it was so quick and insignificant I didn't even remember it).If any of you are wondering what the difference between the blue-gray Shockwave and the purple Shockwave is, other than the color scheme, they're the same toy. Except the purple Shockwave is packaged along with a smaller version of Transformers Animated Ratchet. The purple color scheme follows along with how late in the tv series, the Shockwave character reveals his "true colors" and converts from a blue-gray color scheme to a purple color scheme. So all you parents out there, ask your kid what they want. Purple is the reveal. Blue-gray is for espionage.Articulation is nice, the figure is fairly posable.Transformation is pretty simple and straightforward. Things snap into place where they're supposed to. Again, if you're looking for a challenge as far as transforming the toy into the different modes are concerned, this isn't the toy for you. Transformers Blackarachnia was more of a challenge than this one was.A nice touch is the figure's ability to change from the Autobot insignia to the Decepticon insignia.As a parent, my only concern about this toy are the hand pieces that has the tendency to easily fall off. Shockwave robot mode's two claws can pull off too easily in mid-transformation if handled "incorrectly". I don't recommend pulling on these parts during transformation. These claws are dangerous when little children who like to put toys in their mouths are around the toy, because of how small they are. Longarm Prime robot mode's hands can come off too, but it's a bit harder to pull these off the toy.Other than that there are no foreseeable parts that a child may "accidentally" ingest.Shockwave's robot mode has horns that are made out of soft plastic and so is not a safety issue. Longarm Prime's hook in crane mode is also made of soft plastic as well.The only negative comment is that the figure's two vehicle modes are boring and uninspiring. However, both robot modes pick up the slack.

The toy is a great. Just in my situation, there's a spring in the weapon that was messed up. So just watch out for that.

The initial appearance of animated's design scared me at first, but as I gave it a chance, I fell in love. No difference with the toy line. Animated didn't skimp on the toys.Let me start off by saying tall! As Shockwave he is tall. He is currently my second tallest transformer from head to toe. Over 8 inches. He's a sturdy build that is easily posed.I did find out some interesting things you should know about his instructions and box art. Apparently with his 4 modes he was too confusing for even Hasbro. Tfwiki pointed out that steps are left out or unexplained and even that he is incorrectly transformed on the box.

It's a bit loose but it's still in better condition that what I expected. It's really cool toy and Shockwave is really awesome. Thank you!

I heard about triple changers before but a Decepticon with 4 modes is amazing!! if you are a fan of Shockwave this is a must for your collection

A birthday gift for my son. when it came it was exactly what my son thought it would be. Couldn't be happier.

great and seller was great.

Great