Soundwave joins the LEGO Icons line as a display-first build that sits alongside other adult collector sets, while competing with premium model kits and Transformers collectibles for desk space. It’s aimed at fans who want something tactile and buildable, with the bonus of a proper nostalgia hit thanks to the classic cassette player form.
Who is this Soundwave set for?
If you like models that do more than stand still, this one has a party trick. Soundwave converts between robot and cassette player mode without taking it apart, so you can switch up the display whenever you fancy. Pressing the play button triggers recorded voice and sound effects, which gives the finished model a bit of theatre. Ravage and Laserbeak build separately and transform into cassette tapes that slot into the chest bay, a neat touch that ties the whole theme together.
- Posable joints for more expressive poses on a shelf or desk
- Accessories (rocket pod, laser blaster, darts) to match the character
- Display plaque with power statistics for a more “collector” finish