Talk:Soundwave (Transformers)

I've said this before!!
I've said this before and I'm going to say it again Ratbat is a partner of Soundwave in the G1 series of Transformers. Stop removing him from the partners list in the side bar!!

user:Gun Ship

Yeah Gun Ship I have seen him be removed really annoying  SoundWaveGaming (talk) 17:22, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

Gun Ship I might have an explanation why people remove Ratbat from the list.Please comment back to me if wrong.I sadly don't know if it comes from the comics,anime or game but Ratbat became leader of the Decepticons once and Soundwave served him like Megatron so I think people think that he is not a minion but leader because would Soundwave really treat his own minion who should serve him like Megatron???Hopes this explains this issue!Thanks.-Superior Soundwave and Ravenous Ravage Superior Soundwave and Ravenous Ravage (talk) 17:42, 5 December 2016 (UTC)

Even before I joined this community I spotted this problem,what's with this hobby people???...im keeping a jeden eye on Soundwave's minion sidebar from nów on.... OliverRoguski (talk) 16:27, 6 September 2017 (UTC)

Sorry people....Jeden...?Meant eye...whoops X 3 OliverRoguski (talk) 16:28, 6 September 2017 (UTC)

You do that,meanwhile I'm going to make a discussion talking about Soundwave's loyal minions and to remind people NOT to remove any from the sidebar unless someone has vandalised so yeah... RodimusPrimal (talk) 17:09, 10 September 2017 (UTC)

By vandalised I mean that people add fictional non existent characters to the sidebar... RodimusPrimal (talk) 17:11, 10 September 2017 (UTC)

I'm serious guys,any vandalism editing is dealt with me reporting you...I have had enough of it...!!!! RodimusPrimal (talk) 17:13, 10 September 2017 (UTC)

Difference between Packaged with and Partnered with
Quote Transformers: Generation 1 (1984) "in the tape compartment, which becomes his chest in robot mode, he stores the Decepticon spy cassettes Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Ratbat, Rumble, and Frenzy, who seem to exist in a quasi-symbiotic relationship with him."

In the US Transformers G1 animated series Soundwave is partnered with Ravage, Laserbeak, Ratbat, Rumble, Frenzy and Buzzsaw. Just because Frenzy and Ratbat were not packaged with the Action Master or Universe Soundwave toy does not mean they are not partnered with him. All not packaged with means is you couldn’t get them in the same box as Soundwave.

user:Gun Ship

They worked together like any other two decepticons - Runamuch and Runabout, etc. user:mathewignash

mathewignash I will be posting on the talk page proof that they are partnered with Soundwave.

user:Gun Ship

I agree,they are part of the minion śquad... OliverRoguski (talk) 16:30, 6 September 2017 (UTC)

About Soundwave Partners
The following is a list of Soundwave partners and Frenzy and Ratbat are included. Please stop removing them.

Buzzsaw RavageLaserbeakRatbatRumbleFrenzy

User:Gun Ship

Wingthing it the partner of Action Master Soundwave, Space Case is the partner to Universe Soundwave. Look it up. As for the above cassettes, versions of Soundwave have been packaged with many cassettes, but not wih Frenzy or Ratbat. They were both sold without Soundwave and therefore are NOT his partners. user:mathewignash

Not sure if "Universe" should be lowercase, since it's the name of a product line. --Daniel Tate 00:59, 21 Sep 2004 (UTC)

I have restored and added to the list of partners. Take a poll if you like, but I think that most Transformers G1 fans will agree that any Decepticon cassette is a partner of Soundwave by default. It doesn't matter who was packaged with what: cassettes and cassette players are a match, and the cassettes have always been described / portrayed as being associates (possibly even dependents) of Soundwave. I also left Wingthing and Space Case alone, even though I think they're rather irrelevant. (The Action Masters and the Universe line have been all but ignored in Transformers fiction.) Spekkio 06:35, 5 June 2007 (UTC)


 * The current listing for partners is as follows:
 * Buzzsaw
 * Laserbeak
 * Ravage
 * Rumble
 * Frenzy
 * Ratbat
 * Slugfest
 * Overkill
 * Slugfest
 * Beastbox
 * Space Case
 * Wingthing
 * These are all valid partners by their very nature - they all only exist in subspace until ejected from Soundwave's cassette deck! If someone wants to be ultra-pedantic, maybe a line in the Toys section listing those cassettes that he was packaged with is warranted, but the character was partnered with all of the above. -- JediLofty User ¦ Talk 10:17, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

I agree with Jedilofty all Decepticon cassettes are valid partner of Soundwave so I am going to put my foot down. mathewignash if you are going to edit this page so it provides inaccurate information and illegal images I will report you to an admin. Do I make my self clear?

User:Gun Ship


 * I have fixed the list on the page AGAIN! -- JediLofty User ¦ Talk 08:21, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

I have been forced to restore the list to its full content. I propose we seriously have a vote and end this editing once and for all. So please sound off: should the list be restricted to pack-ins, or all Decepticon cassettes? Spekkio 22:26, 10 June 2007 (UTC)

I am reluctant to reopen this debate, but I don't think it's fair to include Space Case or Wingthing as partners; in the case of Space Case, I think it's reasonable to say 'packaged with', as he appears to be a more distinct and individual character than any cassette-mold, and in the case of Wingthing, I think the description of 'Action Master Partner' should be appended, as Wingthing is a more unique case than the cassettes. 24.37.244.211 17:47, 18 June 2007 (UTC)


 * There is a discussion going on about this at Wikipedia Talk:WikiProject Transformers.-- JediLofty User ¦ Talk 19:38, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

I'm sorry Gun ship but you mentioned SlugFest twice ???? SoundWaveGaming (talk) 17:31, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

SoundWaveGaming it has come to my attention that you have Made two accounts?I know I have Soundwave in my name but you have replied to another Soundwave who does the same topics? Superior Soundwave and Ravenous Ravage (talk) 18:02, 5 December 2016 (UTC)

Try all you want to expose a hyjacker but we all know there is only one guy that share you three accounts:)Stop trying to blame it on yourself;) XXDeathStarXx (talk) 16:43, 11 August 2017 (UTC)

Decepticon logo
What is the source of the information about Soundwave's face being the inspiration for the Decepticon logo? I'm not saying it's untrue, but I've never heard it before. The connection seems a little strained to me, but if a reliable source is produced I'll be fine with it.--Sean|Bla ck 22:53, 11 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Well, in fairness, I can't think of an official source, if one has ever stated it. Regardless, it's been an accepted fact for quite some time now. In the same way, the Prowl/Bluestreak/Smokescreen mould is the inspiration for the Autobot symbol - it's not a coincidence that both symbols resemble the faces of two toys. - User: Chris McFeely 13:11, 11 December 2005
 * Now that you mention it, I have heard this before. Think you can find something online, at least?--Sean|Bla ck 23:22, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately, after a bit of searching, all I can see to find is a lot of different topics of people saying "Hey, the Decepticon logo looks like Soundwave," and other people going, "Yeah, it was based on him." - User: Chris McFeely 12th December 2005
 * Okay, I've put it back, but with a disclaimer stating that it's only fan speculation. Is that okay?--Sean|Bla ck 21:59, 14 December 2005 (UTC)#
 * Looks good to me. :) Chris, 15 December 2005

Buzzsaw
Should a mention be made about Buzzsaw (the Lazerbeak-like bird casette that came packaged with the original Soundwave? Dexeron 18:48, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Yeah cause Buzzsaw's still a minion No matter what! OliverRoguski (talk) 16:36, 6 September 2017 (UTC)

John Madden?
Why is there a picture of John Madden and Pat Summerall on the page?

Probably some Vandalism...don't worry about it will be sorted out by administrators will sought it out...in the meantime continue editing! XXDeathStarXx (talk) 16:48, 11 August 2017 (UTC)

Cleanup?
This article looks awful and could really use some cleanup! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.71.194.105 (talk) 07:43, 28 April 2007 (UTC).

It was written somewhere in the article that Soundwave was "far from stupid" and "kept his mouth shut" when disposing of Megatron's body. To clean it up, I've changed "stupid" to "outspoken" and instead of saying "kept his mouth shut", I changed it to "kept mournfully silent". Hope the original author doesn't mind my small edit. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Special:Contributions/ (talk)

I'm sure he won't even if it's 11 years later lol... XXDeathStarXx (talk) 16:50, 11 August 2017 (UTC)

Hated?
Some people I know call him "The Jar-Jar Binks of Transformers". Is it because he has such a laughable alt form?


 * That sounds pretty groundless. Soundwave is definitely one of the best remembered of the Decepticons.--MrDopple 21:48, 9 July 2007 (UTC)


 * The people that you know are in the minority. Soundwave is by far the most popular transformer. Rivalling Prime and Megatron.

Bumblebee was the Jarjar of Transformers, until the move. 24.63.75.131 (talk) 22:24, 6 April 2008 (UTC) -G

Who the heck are these people? Mr Dopple and the others are right, Soundwave is a fan fave, he always has been. He acts nothing like binks and doesn't talk like him.. so wtf is there to compare?

Yes What the flip are people doing ?Soumdwave is a loved and cool character not a funny character.Have you ever seen him make a funny face or joke no?exactly SoundWaveGaming (talk) 17:44, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Soundwave comic.jpg
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soundwave redirects to sound?
I type in soundwave and it goes to the sound article. Can someone make it so it doesn't force one straight to the sound article? I had to type soundwave (transformer) to find this page.Desertmonk 00:20, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

No as it is highly likely that more people are looking for the scientific explaination of a soundwave than a toy article. Madslocodemente 04:09, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Speculated where exactly?
It suggest in the animated storyline for Soundwave that it is speculated he may have looked for a way to reverse Galvatron's creation so that he would be Megatron again. Sounds more like a fan fiction piece to me. Could that be sourced from somewhere, otherwise it's just nonsense as nothing happened in the series to suggest that. Madslocodemente 02:35, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

soundwave is awsome. nuff said. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.9.60.196 (talk) 00:38, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

I agreeadslocodemente I think that it's fan fiction or trie only in fan made comics SoundWaveGaming (talk) 17:40, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

That was true not trie SoundWaveGaming (talk) 17:41, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

Yeah,what's the source of this so called "speculation" exactly...cause I would LOVE to know.... OliverRoguski (talk) 16:35, 6 September 2017 (UTC)

Fan Fiction I bet.... OliverRoguski (talk) 16:35, 6 September 2017 (UTC)

You tube link removal
1 link removed - Animation footage - No indication from clip information or uploader profile has rights to footage, or is connected with the production entity responsible for it. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 12:42, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

Soundwave or Soundwave (Transformers)?
Currently, Soundwave is a redirect to Soundwave (Transformers), while sound wave is a redirect to sound. Personally, I dislike redirects from XXX to XXX (YYY). The main article should be either a real article or a disambiguation page, not a redirect. However, there is the confusion between the name spelled together or separated. Therefore I propose moving this back to Soundwave and adding disambiguation notices to both pages:
 * This article is about the Transformers character. For real-life sound waves, see sound.
 * "Sound wave" redirects here. For the Transformers character, see Soundwave.

What are your opinions? J I P | Talk 21:34, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

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Animated toy
Removed this piece about the TFA toy: "Unlike most of the 'Transformers Animated' line-up of toys, the Deluxe-class Soundwave does not have an Auto-conversion feature. In terms of size, he definitely in scale with Voyager-class Bulkhead, like how in the show Soundwave was nearly as tall as Bulkhead." Auto-conversion is not something seen across the majority of the line, especially at the Deluxe price point. The scale comparison with Bulkhead also seems a little subjective. Optimus Sledge (talk) 22:55, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

2007 Film
I see that Revenge of The Fallen is listed under "2007 Transformers Film". I think the title needs to be changed into something more updated. I'm changing the title to "Live action films" —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bart-16 (talk • contribs) 00:42, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

Hey Bart sorry but this comment you made is totally no linking with what its classed under which is SoundWave SoundWaveGaming (talk) 17:38, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

Yeah what has this hot to do with SoundWave???? WikipediaSoundwave (talk) 19:56, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

Movie role
Ok I have to ask this: where did the source for Soundwave's role come from? Is it from the novelization or something like that? I've been keeping a pretty close eye on things and I haven't heard any mention of that anywhere. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.208.233.64 (talk) 18:50, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

Animated Soundwave Image
That's fanart. Fanart does not belong. Here's a proper image. http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/9/9a/TFAnimated_Soundwave.jpg I can't upload it however. 86.140.163.12 (talk) 13:30, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Producer of energon cubes
Soundwave wasn't the only transformer that could produce energon cubes, in the episode 34 - Megatrons Master Plan Starscream, Dirge, Ramjet and Thrust could produce energon cubes, between their hands, too! --141.89.70.39 (talk) 07:07, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Soundwave SUV mode in DOTM game
Does anybody know what SUV model Soundwave's SUV mode in DOTM video game is? CAJH (talk) 13:41, 24 June 2011 (EDT)

SoundWaves past
My friends and Transformer fans have scratched their heads and asked "What is SoundWaves past???The only reference to  SoundWaves past was in Transformers Prime when Ratchet explains to Raf who Optimus prime was which was Orion Pax and Megatronus  who built an army called Deceptivoms and the first to join was SoundWave.If any of you think this is not the only  reference please comment and even write your opinion and imfo you have gathered.Thanks SoundWaveGaming (talk) 18:02, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

Hi SoundWaveGaming this is WikipediaSoundwave here.I have noticed one mistake in spelling.You have wrote Decepticons.Aside that really good Deceptivoms instead of Decepticons?Anyways your explanation was really good so I wondered if you could do something on Shockwave??? WikipediaSoundwave (talk) 19:53, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

Firstly,I would like to kindly point out that a separate file focuses only on Soundwave in TF Prime and info on who Soundwave was before the Decepticons were created on the TF Prime storyline.May also point your account activity and your similar account names trace to vandalism and Hyjacking. NikoTheCreeper (talk) 11:30, 4 August 2017 (UTC)

Firstly,I would like to kindly point out that a separate file focuses only on Soundwave in TF Prime and info on who Soundwave was before the Decepticons were created on the TF Prime storyline.May also point your account activity and your similar account names trace to vandalism and Hyjacking. NikoTheCreeper (talk) 11:30, 4 August 2017 (UTC)

I agree with Niko,there is a separate TF Prime Soundwave section which covers Soundwave's past in Prime timeline.Also I have noticed a few spelling mistakes...Deceptivoms instead of Deceptions?-I know you may be learning the ropes of Wikipedia but at least check before posting or adding to a discussion.Thanks:)PS:Sry if I was a bit harsh with this reply. XXDeathStarXx (talk) 16:40, 11 August 2017 (UTC)

SoundWave
Hello I am writing this discussion as too many people are deleting things that actually SoundWave101 (talk) 18:27, 29 November 2016 (UTC)

I apologise for complaining but if you wish to add a discussion to anything on Wikipedia at least finish it so people can add to your discussion.Of course I understand if you are only learning the ropes of Wikepidia and editing and I understand that but at least learn from this mistake and end your discussion properly.Thanks:) XXDeathStarXx (talk) 16:20, 11 August 2017 (UTC)

I'm afraid the user which created this talk page has been Classed as a "sockpuppet" as his behavior and links with "WikepidiaSoundwave" and the user's account has been blocked for this various claim.Further more,this user won't be able to access this responce...sorry about that... OliverRoguski (talk) 15:00, 6 September 2017 (UTC)

So this is probably the cause of a lot of vandalism recently with Soundwave's minions sidebar... RodimusPrimal (talk) 17:15, 10 September 2017 (UTC)

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Should the toys of Soundwave be on a separate page?
I feel that the toys of Soundwave are taking up a bulk of this page, which to me is about Soundwave as a character. Shackwade (talk) 02:46, 16 December 2020 (UTC)

Expansion on Cyberverse Soundwave needed
The subsection for the Cyberverse iteration of Soundwave appears to be missing a large amount of information and is primarily just a stub. It would be ideal if we could add more information about him as well as his expanded, more heroic role during seasons three and four of the animated series. I'll begin adding some information myself, but my knowledge of Cyberverse is somewhat limited. Zarrmageddon (talk) 12:36, 29 September 2022 (UTC)