"Cries and screams are music to my ears."
It is said Soundwave can hear a fly sneeze. Uses anything
he hears for blackmail to advance his status. Opportunist. Despised
by all other Decepticons. Sensors can detect even lowest energy
radio transmissions. Able to read minds by monitoring electrical
brain impulses. Acts as radio link for others. Locates and identifies
Autobots, then informs Decepticons. Carries a concussion blaster
gun. Often target of retaliation by his comrades.
Rub Symbols:
Soundwave was available without (1984, left) or with a rub symbol (1985, right).
This figure was available with Buzzsaw (1984) in 1984-1985.
This figure was available in Japan with Rumble (1984) in 1985.
This figure was available as part of the VSY giftset in Japan with Frenzy (1984) and Grimlock (1985) in 1985.
This figure was reissued in Japan as part of the Transformers Collection line with Transformers Collection Condor (2003) in 2003.