So I purchased recently from someone the double pack from TRU… And have been wanting to do a custom on a Transformer for a long time. Because I had two now and only paid about $10 for Slag…. Why not?

My inspiration was actually the Black Knight version, however, darker… AD Soundwave!

I used two spray paints –

1) Rust-Oleum Metallic (Brilliant Metal Finish)

2) Krylon Paint + Primer Black Gloss.

3) Acrylic Paint (I use Americana)

4) Anything painted with Acrylic is then also sealed with a Krylon Clear finish. (Not necessary, but helpful!)

5) I used a thick green painters tape for details. This helps prevent the spray paint from leaking (not prefect but helps..)

6) If paint leaks over… You can always spray paint real thick onto a paper plate or cardboard. Then using a brush you can brush the areas needed. (Great for finer details!)

Below you will find the steps and final results. I dub thee, Soundwave’s Dinbot! (I hope to do two more like this. Snarl, and another Scorn…)

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Recently a topic came up on Transformer Addicts! Facebook page. Someone posted about this eBayer showing off his rather large stock pile of MP Soundwaves…

By my count he has over 42 MP Soundwave’s. That retailed for about $125 (assuming he bought them full price.) Which comes out to being $5,250! Now this eBayer is Canadian so its possible they paid more for them, but assuming not lets keep going!

Right now his price starts at $219 and maxes just under $300.00 Which means if they get the low end here they are looking at a $9,198! Or on the high end – $12,600!

Profiting from this lesson folks this scalper is walking home with: a potential gain of: $7,350 (assuming they sell for top dollar!)

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The group had a steady stream of fans stating their opinions. Consensus was that a majority were pretty upset. Given this is a hobby and suppose to be for fun… This person has found a way to make a potentially large amount of money on hobbyist.