TakaraTomy Transformers MP-29 Masterpiece SHOCKWAVE Video Review 

I know it's a couple years too late, but it's fantastic they made the gun collar part of the transformation rather than a separate piece.

23:05 actually the backpack was meant to be lower not higher

Shockwave is my favorite decepticon

Takaratomy, turning animation errors into accessories.

amazing figure....get mine Monday!

I so badly want one. And I believe his gun mode is called the Astro magnum.

FINALLY!!! He's here!

Was hoping for a side by side to Quakewave, still good review. Thanks.

I got a titans return ad for this

If they ever make a Masterpiece Bruticus (though possibly not likely), he could use that small Shockwave to recreate that one episode of G1

I remember him using a blaster that was himself in the cartoon

so gonna get one

I think they gave the mini Shockwave gun so you can put him in Megatron's hand or Star Scream's hand! Just an idea

comparisons would've been so helpful. I'm going with FT Quake wave.

I did the same thing you did got rid of my quakewave!! I prefer an official masterpiece shockwave can't wait to get mine next week a long with masterpiece ramjet!! awesome review!!

my dad bought a hot rod tomy thigger and its way more better then the other one. these Transformers are way more better then the other ones

To be G1 cartoon accurate, I think the feet should be twice as wide. Now the market is truly competitive where 3rd party and Takara products are priced about the same. It's a great time to be a collector, as long as you can afford it, and have room...wife permitting!

@optibotimus the small himself’s gun, it’s to use playing putting in another toy’s hands... like Megatron when transform into a gun and Starscream carry he in his hand. I guess Megatron comes with a small gun too. It’s a great idea, and all toys (Soundwave, Blaster, Perceptor, Reflector) that was created in human real size when transform, comes in a small size too to put in a toy hands like a cartoon.

You were the chosen one Optibotimus!!! You were the one reviewer so far that showed us there is a lock in shockwave's head!!!! Thank you so much for that!!

btw as far as I know the code on the grey paper is used for prize draw that exclusively available in Japan, and only japanese-released masterpiece version have these grey paper.

I would love a "Radioshack/Galatic man" repaint!

I wish this figure had the sounds.

I have about 20 mp toys myself my proles not many but there good enuff.

Great review and keep up the good work :) Ps. u put the link to hod rod instead of shockwave

This figure destroys all others. Period.

I'm getting mine this week a long with masterpiece ramjet can't wait

This video just changed my phone background to a picture of shockwave....

so want

Good review man.

fais um video com megatrom G1para a gemte ver voçe montando ele

Yup. Sold my Quakewave to find this bad boy. 0 regrets too ! THIS IS the figure I always wanted . THANK YOU TAKARA !

Hell yeah they should do Megatron! They already have the engineering to do this so i don't see why not.

Both Megatron and Shockwave are roughly 2 heads taller then each of the seekers and other normal-sizes decepticons. Soundwave is 1 head taller then Star Scream, a.k.a Seeker.. But i get my measurements from the G1 comics from the 80's.

To honest I really like that he has a little wave because shockwave should be a mass shifter and if you want him to be a mass shifter there ya go

Finally I was waiting for this review

11:57 Ahhhhhh ! just like The Lego Batman Movie aye? "peow peow peow peow peow peow peow!!!" Right??

You know what say what you want about the figure i love it except for the stickers yeah wish they tampagraphed them on but i wish shockwave came with a control center

i have the org shockwave from 1985

I want a Masterpiece Galvatron so bad.

Laserwave is the Japanese name of Shockwave.

I like my FT-03T Quakewave, so I have no intention of selling mine (got him new less than a week ago from an eBay seller selling his in favor of this figure as a matter of fact). Maybe one of these days I'll sit down and marathon G1 properly so I'll know what I should expect of Takara/Tomy when the Masterpiece of each character is released. I grew up with the Unicron trilogy and actually haven't been properly initiated in all things G1. Up to this point I've collected one of each MP mold mainly with the mindset of enjoying high-end Transformer figures and not being too picky about all the various things fans debate about (Magnus' butt-flap and Ironhide's hip-kibble doesn't really bother me as an example). The only ones I've been disappointed by thus far are MP-5 (even I know enough about G1 to know Megs doesn't look like he's anorexic), MP-03 (G1 Starscream most definitely wasn't a samurai-type with the hip-skirts; leave that to Armada Starscream), and MP-25 Tracks (I don't know much about the character, but his MP feels of lesser quality than the Datsun or Lancia molds). I've also been content to go with the cheaper version of some of the pricier MPs: my MP-01 is a 1st run, but he had a damaged piece so I got him for much cheaper on eBay than he would normally go for (I have replaced the broken piece and he's essentially flawless now), my Hasbro MP-03 has loose joints and the previous owner modded him to where the hip kibble can only attach to his legs as he removed the ball joints on the waist, my Hasbro MP-09 is fine but has some slight chipping on his chrome, I got the YOTH MP-10 Prime before his price got marked up on the aftermarket, and my MP-12, 14, 15, 17, 20, and 21 are knock-offs. My Masterpiece collection may not be as polished or pretty as some other peoples', but I'm perfectly happy with it. I'll happily display MP-29, Quakeblast when I get him, and my Quakewave together as well even though their colors/aesthetics are worlds apart.

I do find the recent Masterpieces lack something. Hot Rod, Ironhide are not in League with Soundwave and the Autobot Cars.

Top five that I wish Takara would get done already! 1) Jazz 2) Inferno 3) *Any other Dinobot! 4) Blitzwing 5) Megatron (in scale with MP-10). Would be AWESOME if that ended up being MP-38.

too bad I skipped this figure as I purchased the Fanstoys version. not that I'm disappointed but the Takara version is much more cartoon accurate. overall I'm very happy with my Quakewave nonetheless. it's amazing how they all transform in the same manner as the original from 32 years ago. great review as always.

Maybe the Shockwave gun accessory is for other characters holding him, cause you know how when Megatron and Shockwave transform they shrink.

"He held himself" That sounds really wrong

Really such a big gun going pew pew pew?

Mine should be coming in the next few days. Excellent review as always! That transformation is just so complex! So happy it doesn't parts form like Quakewave did. Makes me glad I sold my Quakewave when he was announced. I'm hoping that MP-30 or MP-31 is a new Megatron because I'm not a fan of Apollyon.

It looks like the transformers game colour

Fear the mini shockwave

u said starscream right

I never realized the Cartoon accurate Con stickers were a thing. I think you are the first person to show them off long enough for me to notice.

I own both love and the 1984 one there all badass to own but out of the 3 mp is on the dot for me and I'm a HUGE shockwave fan if that helps

cool

Shockwave: My toy is so cool I have one myself

he can confuse his enemies by shooting them with himself

Cool review as always Paul, I dunno I'm just not feeling this official Shocks. I do like Quakewave a lot more (especially that LED in the head) so I know he'll be staying on my shelf lol Will you also be reviewing Ramjet?

Physics is warped "he held himself" what is the physical phonominon here..... Illumanati confirmed

Great review, Paul. His robot mode is a thing of beauty. Can't wait to get my hands on this guy.

im kinda worried about that ball joint in the neck when time comes. to lock the head in robot mode you have to force it by pulling up

shockwave has karate chop hands :o

I don't think the scale is all that off. Was watching the 86 movie and he seemed a tad shorter then Soundwave in the beginning. Hard to really gage due to Shockwave never really sharing a lot of screen time with the other characters. I'm all in for this, always official over 3rd party. Quakewave is nice but mine will be moving on.

I am disappointed with the feet. It seems like they could have made a broader foot. I agree with you about the gaping holes in the alt mode. That could have been easily covered.

SHOCKWAVE FTW

I hope Hasbro makes him toy accurate. I like the darker purple on him.

Really very cool... nice English

Among all the video reviewers you are always my favourite :) Thanks for sharing

Hi, getting this for my 40th this month off my partner, is it definitely AAA or are they AA is I'm sure another review said AA. Great review btw

+ Thanks for another great review Paul! I was on the fence about Quake Wave ever since this guy was announced and to be completely honest, I held out until the bitter end. I think a lot of people are on the fence with this guy and soon as word catches on, MP-29 will sell out everywhere. I too like to support the official releases but with that said, Apollyon reigns on my masterpiece shelf. I too totally go for the G1 cartoon aesthetic and I think this guy gets that check mark way more-so than Quake Wave. Thanks for bringing us the first quality review on this guy! You got the touch brother!

Love your vids been watching you since tfp

That trigger is almost in an unfortunate spot for the gun holder

No joke, was scared this was an April fools joke

which I'm still waiting for fanstoys stomp and willis their taking forever!

My proles it's me in the skin I have the wave to it a real look toy.

I would like to see an official MP Hound, then maybe Trailbreaker/Hoist, and Inferno/Grapple.

Correction, you heard about a new release and after a bet from a friend you sold Quakewave before seeing mp Shockwave. You. Have converted me

Can't get the damn saluting hand off...

This masterpiece is ten times better than any other third party just because it has a stand

isnt his name shockwave?

Damn dude, your video quality is superb. Great review by the way.

they did a great job

actually im preety sure that shockwave has a twin quakewave so...

You can also take all the hands and store it in the backpack in robot mode i saw thats in another review

I never realized how much I needed a purple space luger that turns into a robot until now

Cloud 9 quakeblast looks better to me. This would be my third option next to the fanstoys version. Plus much more cheaper. Just saying guys . All companies are great at making g1 masterpieces😃

Hmm... engineering (quakewave) vs robot mode (this guy)... I'm not sure which I value more. Eh, I'll never be able to own either of them anyway.

We all know the REAL reason why HASBRO included a sticker sheet....... they know that a lot of people already had Quakewave, and all those extra stickers were probably meant for him.

I wonder if you have a Shackwave (the Radio Shack KO of Shockwave).

excellent figure

Would you happen to know if this one will be released in the united states like bumblebee and soundwave?

I'm curious if you'll be getting the new MP-29+. Not sure if I really want to spend additional money just to get the same MP but in toy accurate colors. Maybe if there were some additional bells and whistles :-/

He looks terrific and has great accessories, but the scale is way off. He should be as tall, if not taller than megatron

32 RU-vid reviewers disliked this video, competition is fierce....

Great review as always 👍🏻👍🏻 Shockwave looks so sweet 😱😱

Well look like I'll be returning this as soon as it comes

Amazing review, Optibotimus! Keep up the good work. Cannot wait to see your MP-30 Ratchet review. :D

optibotimus you gonna buy the optimus primal masterpiece

got him on order:) thanks for the review

Will you get that Optimus Primal when it comes out?

I was worried this was gonna be another joke. Baltmatrix and Optibotimus take their reviews seriously lol