The highly anticipated Lego Soundwave Transformers 2-in-1 model is now accessible to Lego Insiders. This intricate 1,505-piece set, featuring the iconic Decepticon, is priced at $190 and is a timed exclusive on the Lego Store. Joining the free Lego Insiders rewards program grants early access to this impressive figure before its official public launch date on August 4. Soundwave is engineered for seamless transformation, converting effortlessly between his robot form and classic cassette player mode. Given the significant popularity and frequent backorders of previous Transformers Lego releases, such as Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, securing the Soundwave set during this early access window is highly recommended.
Soundwave marks the first Decepticon to join Lego`s Transformers collection, serving as a formidable opponent to the Autobot leader. This buildable figure, standing at 13 inches tall and composed of 1,505 pieces, closely mirrors Optimus Prime`s size (13.5 inches) and piece count (1,508). Like Optimus and Bumblebee, Soundwave`s design is based on his G1 era appearance and comes equipped with a large laser blaster and a shoulder-mounted rocket pod with darts.
A key appeal of all three Lego Transformers sets is their unique ability to convert between robot and alternate forms without requiring disassembly and rebuilding. Soundwave transforms into his signature cassette player, while Optimus becomes a truck and Bumblebee a classic Beetle. This seamless conversion is a rare feature for 2-in-1 Lego sets.
The Soundwave set also boasts exclusive features not found in the other two Transformers models. It includes small buildable versions of Ravage and Laserbeak, both of which also have 2-in-1 designs, allowing them to transform into cassette tapes and be stored within Soundwave`s cassette deck. Furthermore, Soundwave is the only set in the series to incorporate sound effects, delivering action sounds and lines of dialogue activated by pressing a play button below the tape deck. The kit is rounded out with a buildable display plaque, an information card, and a cassette tape minifigure.
Lego Icons: Transformers Series
- Soundwave (1,505 pieces) — $190
- Optimus Prime (1,508 pieces) — $144 (
$180) - Bumblebee (950 pieces) — $86 (
$90)
Soundwave is among many new Lego sets launched on August 1. For enthusiasts of robots and mechs, the latest addition to the Lego Fortnite lineup, the Mecha Team Leader, might be of interest. This 2,503-piece build is the largest Fortnite building set to date, towering over the Transformers figures at 17.5 inches.