Sonicron
Sonicron is a fictional character and [third party Transformers]] homage to Generation 1 Soundwave made by BTS Toys in 2011.
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BTS Toys
Sonicron is a Transformer who turns into a microcassette recorder or a spy submarine. He can hold a microcassette in his chest, or any Transformer who turns into one. He is based on concept Soundwave art by comic artist Guido Guidi.[1]
According to his tech specs Sonicron is strong, highly intelligent and incredibly skilled. He has below average speed.
Other third party Transformers inspired by Soundwave include Junkion Blacksmith Tactical Officer, Mech IDeas Ciber War Volume 1 and Keith's Fantasy Club's Mugan Vox.
Development
Prototype images of Sonicron were posted to the internet in March 2011.[2]
Preorders for Sonicron were announced in April 2011.[3]
Sonicron was released in July 2011.[4]
Black Sonicron was previewed at the Third Party Panel at TFcon 2011.[5]
Images of Sonicron were displayed at TFcon 2013's Third Party Panel.[6]
Reception
The WTF@TFW podcast for June 9th, 2011 selected Sonicron as one of the New Picture Picks. One of the hosts said 20 of them were sold at Botcon. He saw it in the box at a panel and liked the two head option, but didn't like the legs. The hosts also liked the cut-out cassettes on the back of the box.[7]
In July 2011 the Toy Ark web site held a contest where one member of their message board would win a Sonicron figure.[8]
The figure featured prominently on a list of "3rd party figure(s) you regret EVER buying."[9]
- Sonicron review at Full Metal Hero
- Sonicron review at TFW2005.com
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp5S9bSprPw
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7o930EHF6g
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dcoXqAnWb8
Toys
- BTS Toys BTS-04 Sonicron (2011)
- An original third party Transformer mold. Turns from robot to microcassette player or submarine. Comes with various weapons, instructions and a collector card.
- BTS Toys BTS-04B Sonicron Black (unreleased)
- A recolor of Sonicron based on the Soundblaster recolor of Soundwave.[10]
- This toy was previewed at TFcon 2011 and reviewed on youtube, but has not been released yet.
Gallery
References
- ↑ BTS-04 Soundwave Prototype Pics Surface, TFW2005, February 10th, 2011
- ↑ http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/more-images-of-bts04-sonicron/21170/
- ↑ http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=15519
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/sponsor-news-19/tfsource-sourcenews-update-for-11-july-2011-172822/?catid=searchresults&searchid=12903
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrUozfRdYUg
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tfcon-2013-3rd-party-panel-slides-178113/
- ↑ Vangelus (June 9th, 2011). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/417859-wtf-tfw-151-june-9-2011-a.html.
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/433063-bts-04-sonicron-contest-win-one-toyark.html
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/1036704-3rd-party-figure-you-regret-ever-buying.html
- ↑ BTS Toys Soundblaster Sonicron Black Version, TFW2005, June 29th 2011
External links
- Sonicron at Ages Three and Up
- Sonicron at Robot Kingdom
- Sonicron gallery at TFW2005
- http://www.tktf.net/2011/09/29/issue-145-再造逼眞-bts-toys-sonicron/
- http://thirdpartytransformers.wikia.com/wiki/Sonicron
- http://transforawesome.blogspot.com/2011/06/sonicron-aka-soundwave.html
- http://www.transformers-universe.com/include.php?path=content/articles.php&contentid=2336
- 5mm peg compatible toys
- BTS Toys
- Fictional characters introduced in 2011
- Fictional characters with superhuman durability
- Fictional characters with superhuman strength
- Fictional robots
- Fictional shapeshifters
- Fictional submarines
- Soundwave homages
- Third party Transformers inspired by Guido Guidi art
- Third party Transformers with an 8 strength
- Third party Transformers with a 9 intelligence
- Third party Transformers with a 3 speed
- Third party Transformers with a 6 endurance
- Third party Transformers with an 8 rank
- Third party Transformers with a 5 courage
- Third party Transformers with a 6 firepower
- Third party Transformers with a 10 skill
- Transformers with multiple modes
- Unreleased third party Transformers