G1 Transformers fans, brace yourselves. LEGO has unleashed a meticulously crafted tribute to one of the franchise’s most iconic Decepticons: Soundwave. Set number 10358, this 1,505-piece LEGO Icons kit is the third in LEGO’s Transformers lineup, following Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, and the first to bring a villain into brick form.
Soundwave’s charm is all about his double life: a hulking Decepticon communications officer who collapses into a retro 1980s cassette player, ready to unleash tiny terrors like Ravage and Laserbeak. LEGO nails this vibe with a figure that towers nearly 13 inches in robot mode, complete with bendy joints, a working cassette bay, and a slick transformation that doesn’t need a single piece removed. “We wanted to capture Soundwave’s legendary look while pushing what a LEGO set can do,” a LEGO rep said. “The sound brick and transformable cassettes add a nostalgic punch, pulling you right back to the G1 glory days.” With its blocky G1 style and a play button that blasts iconic voice lines, this set is a love letter to fans of the 1984 toy line.
- With this set, based on the legendary Transformers Autobot, adults build LEGO Optimus Prime figure that converts from robot to truck and back
- Relive the Transformers saga with accessories, including the ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, an Energon axe, Energon cube and jetpack
- This unique collectible robot model makes a great home décor piece - top off the build with a unique display plaque with Optimus Prime facts
Building this thing is like stepping into a Transformers time machine. With 1,505 pieces, it’s a touch lighter than Optimus Prime’s 1,508-piece kit but packs a ton of interactive fun. The set comes with Ravage and Laserbeak, both morphing into microcassettes that slide right into Soundwave’s chest. Toss in a missile launcher, laser blaster, and dart accessories, plus a display plaque with Soundwave’s power stats, and you’ve got a collector’s dream. “Teaming up with LEGO to bring Soundwave to life was a blast,” a Hasbro rep said.
The cassette player mode is a spot-on throwback, complete with a working play button that fires up custom voice lines and sound effects. It’s a first for LEGO’s Transformers line, adding a sound vibe that makes it feel alive. Hit that button, and Soundwave’s cold, robotic commands from the ‘80s cartoon hit you right in the feels. It turns this set from a cool display to a full-on nostalgia trip.
The mini-cassettes, Laserbeak and Ravage, are fully transformable, doubling as standalone display pieces or tapes that tuck into Soundwave’s chest. A tiny cassette player model and the display plaque are perfect for showing off next to Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. “Soundwave’s a fan-favorite for his unique design and big role in the Transformers world,” the Hasbro rep noted. “LEGO’s brought that legacy to life with serious precision.”
At $189.99, Soundwave’s the priciest LEGO Transformers set yet, but the sound brick and detailed extras justify the cost. It hits LEGO.com and LEGO Stores on August 1, 2025, and with hardcore Transformers fans circling, it’s likely to vanish fast.
