Ongoing Transformers Rumors and Discussion

[Mandalorianknight]

2 hours ago, Lion King said:

I would love to see Lego doing something different like Dinobot (Grimlock) or Maximal (Optimus Primal).

If they're still too scared to do the other 3 members of the decepticon's big four, Grimlock is definitely the next up. 

Primal would be really tricky, since you're shifting from a blocky G1 aesthetic to a much more round and organic looking one. I'm not sure they'd be able to do it.

[CF Mitch]

On 7/9/2025 at 12:43 AM, Mandalorianknight said:

Probably, but we don't know for sure. Paramount completely stopped making transformers movies after TFONE (the best transformers movie on a more critical level, even if the energy of the 1986 movie is something I wish I could inject directly into my veins at all times) underperformed at the box office. Then Hasbro said the future of the franchise was games in an investment call... then cancelled the only AAA game in development. Suddenly, from the top ropes, we get the news that Michael Bay apparently decided he was coming back, and if I remember right through some lego loophole they have to let him or they lose the rights?

•insert very long sigh•

I suppose the Bay movies weren't the worst, but still...

Anyway, that Soundwave look fantastic!

Yes, his chest compartment and tapes appear too square and Laserbeak seems kinda blocky, but other than that...

Definitely buying it day one!

Also, in the clip I noticed a framed picture of an ambulance strongly resembling G1 Ratchet's alt-form. Could that be a hint to the next TF LEGO?  There was also a picture of a large yellow construction crane, reminding me of Bayverse's Bonecrusher(?) from the first movie.

Regards, Mitch

[Takanuinuva]

1 hour ago, CF Mitch said:

Also, in the clip I noticed a framed picture of an ambulance strongly resembling G1 Ratchet's alt-form. Could that be a hint to the next TF LEGO?  There was also a picture of a large yellow construction crane, reminding me of Bayverse's Bonecrusher(?) from the first movie.

Regards, Mitch

Odd I'm combing through the video and not seeing any ambulance or construction crane pics

[BitByBrick]

1 hour ago, CF Mitch said:

Also, in the clip I noticed a framed picture of an ambulance strongly resembling G1 Ratchet's alt-form. Could that be a hint to the next TF LEGO?  There was also a picture of a large yellow construction crane, reminding me of Bayverse's Bonecrusher(?) from the first movie.

Regards, Mitch

Good catch! I watched it a few times and did not catch the reference. Definitely a potential Easter egg. Would LOVE to see more, and those would be a welcome addition to this collection. 

[BrickBob Studpants]

Soundwave is definitely my favourite out of the three Transformers so far!  The idea of including a sound brick is genius and I also appreciate the tiny version next to the plaque.

[mantax]

Soundwave so far Looks simply amazing, and he feels like the best Lego Transformer so far. You can literally say "Soundwave superior, Autobots inferior".

It doesn't look like there is any parts forming, except the shoulder blaster and the weapons for Ravage and Laserbeak. Thats just like his G1 toy, so its completely fine.

For me personally the best detail is how the chest opens by just pressing a button, it's simple but very effective. 

From the video so far the sound brick can play the G1 theme, as well as he can say his name(it cuts of, so I think it will be his iconic line). I would expect that there's more sounds, but if not then what's included is still really solid.

Now I only hope he doesn't have parts that detach easly, since that was a big problem with Optimus.

[Rjbricks]

Damn, they had to go and do the cassette . Now I have to buy it.

And explain to my kids what a cassette tape is…

[Mandalorianknight]

7 hours ago, CF Mitch said:

•insert very long sigh•

I suppose the Bay movies weren't the worst, but still...

Anyway, that Soundwave look fantastic!

Yes, his chest compartment and tapes appear too square and Laserbeak seems kinda blocky, but other than that...

Definitely buying it day one!

Also, in the clip I noticed a framed picture of an ambulance strongly resembling G1 Ratchet's alt-form. Could that be a hint to the next TF LEGO?  There was also a picture of a large yellow construction crane, reminding me of Bayverse's Bonecrusher(?) from the first movie.

Regards, Mitch

My view, as someone who really doesn't like the Bay Movies, is they're at least better than the franchise literally dying, which is what Hasbro seemed determined to do. And at least even though movie wise we might just have Bay, show wise, if the rumors are to be believed, we might be getting the best transformers cartoon ever made with the Energon Universe adaption.

1 hour ago, Rjbricks said:

Damn, they had to go and do the cassette . Now I have to buy it.

And explain to my kids what a cassette tape is…

We're either at or rapidly approaching the point where more people know what a minicassette player is from Soundwave than... you know, minicassette players.

3 hours ago, mantax said:

Soundwave so far Looks simply amazing, and he feels like the best Lego Transformer so far. You can literally say "Soundwave superior, Autobots inferior".

It doesn't look like there is any parts forming, except the shoulder blaster and the weapons for Ravage and Laserbeak. Thats just like his G1 toy, so its completely fine.

For me personally the best detail is how the chest opens by just pressing a button, it's simple but very effective. 

From the video so far the sound brick can play the G1 theme, as well as he can say his name(it cuts of, so I think it will be his iconic line). I would expect that there's more sounds, but if not then what's included is still really solid.

Now I only hope he doesn't have parts that detach easly, since that was a big problem with Optimus.

I agree, it would be absurd to expect lego to solve the partsforming when hasbro themselves haven't solved it.

The G1 theme and Soundwave Superior would be enough, but I really hope we get "Ravage, Eject" and "urr urr ehhh eeh ahh ahh eh"  or however you prefer to spell the noise.

[FGsoat67]

Just hopped on Studio and made an update to Optimus Prime's hands using the new design Soundwave has. Saw on the Lego reveal livestream that Joe Kyde was back on this model, which explains the disconnect between Prime/Soundwave and Bumblebee in terms of quality and transformability. This hand model can "hold" Prime's ion blaster the same way his original hands can, but the hole in the hands allows him to hold Soundwave's gun, Ninjago or other large mech weapons, and will enable him to hold the Star Saber and Forge of Solus Prime mocs I am currently designing. On the left is the new hand in "robot mode" and on the right is the hand transformed for storage how it would normally attach to the truck mode. Let me know what you all think, my mocs will eventually be shared here and then posted to my rebrickable, look up fgsoat67 if you want to see some more cool transformers or classic/90s space themed mocs!

Edited Friday at 03:23 AM by FGsoat67

[CF Mitch]

7 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

My view, as someone who really doesn't like the Bay Movies, is they're at least better than the franchise literally dying, which is what Hasbro seemed determined to do. And at least even though movie wise we might just have Bay, show wise, if the rumors are to be believed, we might be getting the best transformers cartoon ever made with the Energon Universe adaption.

Yeah, that's true of course.

I'm curious about that Energon Universe adation, now.

Also, as a kid I used to watch Transformers: Robots In Disguise on tv and remember quite liking it. Thinking of buying the dvds somewhere now 

Regards, Mitch

[Artanis I]

I watched the 30-second video. When the scene-change music played, I was super stoked by that. Hoping for a few Frank Welker vocoder lines from the TV show, along with the obvious one from the movie.

[Dolor]

Same here. My plan is to collect all Transformers sets. Then customise them. For example those side builds need some tuning.

[pjhinthehouse]

So I've made an attempt to copy (although I didn't have all the right parts) the official Laserbeak, but I've shrunk it to 8x5 (instead of 8x6) to get closer to a cassette aspect ratio, and make the fins less blocky / chunky:

[Dolor]

I like your version better than the version in official set.

Such a cool set.

Edited Saturday at 01:01 PM by Dolor

[Mandalorianknight]

13 hours ago, pjhinthehouse said:

So I've made an attempt to copy (although I didn't have all the right parts) the official Laserbeak, but I've shrunk it to 8x5 (instead of 8x6) to get closer to a cassette aspect ratio, and make the fins less blocky / chunky

This is like a mini version of what @Ransom Fern does to the marvel designers. Feels like a straight upgrade to the official build, very impressive.

4 hours ago, Dolor said:

Such a cool set.

It is, I'm very excited to pick it up.

[Dolor]

Review: https://brickset.com/article/123034/review-10358-transformers-soundwave

[Mandalorianknight]

1 hour ago, Dolor said:

Review: https://brickset.com/article/123034/review-10358-transformers-soundwave

This review has 100% sold me on the set. It really does seem like a standout and the best transformer. And it IS about as big as optimus! I knew that leak saying it was the size of bumblebee was wong!

Edited Saturday at 03:58 PM by Mandalorianknight

[pjhinthehouse]

1 hour ago, Mandalorianknight said:

This is like a mini version of what @Ransom Fern does to the marvel designers. Feels like a straight upgrade to the official build, very impressive.

That's a massive compliment thank you. I still think the fins at the back would be improved. I'm going to attempt Rumble and and Frenzy again but aiming for a 8x6 build. It means that they'll fit in the official set but be the correct proportions.

[CF Mitch]

I take it if there would be a GWP we'd knowny now, right?

Just asking so I can decide where to buy/preorder this beaut

@pjhinthehouse great MOC by the way! Much better than LEGO's version 

Regards, Mitch

Edited Saturday at 04:54 PM by CF Mitch

[Dolor]

2 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

This review has 100% sold me on the set. It really does seem like a standout and the best transformer. And it IS about as big as optimus! I knew that leak saying it was the size of bumblebee was wong!

And there is always a possibility to visit Rebrickable. So much Transformers MOC's. By end of the year there might be even "better" version of Soundwave.

[MarkyMark42]

Looks like they've got the size about right too, not quite as big as Optimus but bigger than Bumblebee

[Mandalorianknight]

13 hours ago, MarkyMark42 said:

Looks like they've got the size about right too, not quite as big as Optimus but bigger than Bumblebee

Yup. Those "leaks" that he was bumblebee size had me worried, but he's the right size after all.

On 7/12/2025 at 1:05 PM, Dolor said:

And there is always a possibility to visit Rebrickable. So much Transformers MOC's. By end of the year there might be even "better" version of Soundwave.

Of course. I'm sure Ransom will be giving us a BBM and IDW Soundwave from this set.

On 7/12/2025 at 11:51 AM, CF Mitch said:

I take it if there would be a GWP we'd knowny now, right?

I think so, unfortunately. We'll have to make Rumble (blue) and Frenzy (red) ourselves.

[CF Mitch]

13 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

I think so, unfortunately. We'll have to make Rumble (blue) and Frenzy (red) ourselves.

Got it, thanks

Regards, Mitch

[MarkyMark42]

I think Lego will have missed an opportunity with Transformers fans when they don't make more cassettes for Soundwave.

How good would it be to have Soundwave surrounded by 6 of his cassettes

[Dolor]

And the total price would be lower? GWP would be something.