The interactive elements on this model are multitudinous and all of them are extremely fun and addictive to mess with. Every button and click is tactile, and I feel sorry for the ingot piece that opens the cassette bay, because it will soon be worn down to a stump from how often I press the button just to see the screen pop open again and again. Ravage and Laserbeak were nice as built-in appetizers, lending a natural foretaste to what building their owner would be like. Lego Transformers have had a special place in my heart since I was in middle school; every day I would come home from class, break out my box of pieces, and turn on the latest MINDxBENDER video, trying to implement the techniques he used into my own transforming vehicles. This set reminded me that the fondness for the craft never goes away. I don't imagine he'll collect any dust on my desk. The hands fell apart pretty easily during construction, but that's the only downside of this model to be honest. I plan on making MOCs of Soundwave's other recordicons to broaden out his family, so the fun doesn't really end with the set itself. Can't wait for more official Transformers down the line!! (Hopefully Wheeljack??)
Don’t build Lego much mostly due to the price and the lack of space for display. My wife enjoys Lego but never builds the sets, keeps them mint in the original box to sell later once they become a retired product. I purchased the Optimus prime set and enjoy it thoroughly. I passed on the bumblebee set cuz I think it could’ve been better designed. Couldn’t pass up Soundwave.
This was a dope build. From the eject button to the transformation. This is my favorite transformer so far. Very accurate to the cartoon I grew up with. Definitely a step up from the disappointing Bumblebee build. Still hate how Bee’s windshield has to come off and set into place vs a legit transformation like Prime.
I do wish Lego would stop providing stickers to place on in the middle of the build and just print the pieces with the necessary logos/pictures.
Also, I need more than 1 transformer every 2/3 years LEGO! Lol
The "Transformers" line LEGO has been doing is unparalleled. Optimus and Bumblebee were fantastic starts to the series, Soundwave is the PERFECT next addition. This is the first LEGO set I've gotten with a "sound brick" in it and let me tell you.. you're going to be addicted to hearing this bot speak.