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Transformers x G.I.Joe Soundwave Crossover Found At ROSS

Heads up, hunters! Mr. Jeff DiNanno from the G.I.Joe Classified Community group on Facebook has shared images of a Transformers x G.I.Joe crossover Soundwave Thunder Machine with Zartan and Zarana….at ROSS? Check it out –

I did not expect this. This is legit. Wow.

Now, as with all things, take it as rumor until more confirmation comes in (no offense intended, Jeff!) but with that, good luck on the hunt to you all!


**UPDATE** – This set has been found at ROSS stores across the U.S. since the time of this post, so yes, it is indeed real! Happy hunting!


For those unfamiliar with this offering, read on for official product photography and details –

Tra Gen Project JOJO
Product Number: F7138
Preorder Launch Date: June 28, 2023

Transformers Collaborative G.I. Joe x Transformers Soundwave Dreadnok Thunder Machine, Zartan & Zarana

The worlds of Transformers robots and G.I. Joe collide with the G.I. Joe x Transformers Soundwave Dreadnok Thunder Machine with Zartan and Zarana action figures! The iconic Dreadnok Thunder Machine from G.I. Joe is now a Transformers robot! This figure converts from robot mode to Dreadnok Thunder Machine alt mode. This pack comes with Zartan and Zarana O-ring action figures and a converting Ravage figure. The mash-up pack includes G.I. Joe-inspired weapon accessories and details, including accurate scale to original toys, retro-inspired packaging, and file cards. Transformers robots have always been — More Than Meets the Eye — but now, through the Transformers Collaborative, fans can experience these larger-than-life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams, and people who share this same special quality.

Includes: 4 figures, 9 accessories, and instructions.

  • MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: Transformers robots have always been More Than Meets the Eye. Now fans can experience Transformers characters as they mash-up with iconic characters who share this same quality
  • G.I. JOE X TRANSFORMERS MASH-UP: Having doubts about new allies, Megatron dispatches Soundwave to spy on the Dreadnoks. His mission: ensure the mercenaries aren’t acting against the interests of Cobra and the Decepticons
  • G.I. JOE-INSPIRED ALT MODE: This 10-inch Soundwave figure converts from robot to the iconic Dreadnok Thunder Machine mode in 33 steps. The included Zartan and Zarana figures can fit inside the vehicle mode and behind the turret
  • ZARTAN & ZARANA O-RING FIGURES: Comes with Zartan and Zarana retro 3.75-inch O-ring action figures
  • CONVERTING RAVAGE FIGURE: Includes a Ravage figure that converts from cassette mode to Jaguar mode in 10 steps. In cassette mode, this figure can fit inside the Soundwave figure’s chest
  • DETAILS AND ACCESSORIES: Accurate scale to the 1986 Dreadnok Thunder Machine toy. Comes with sword, cannon, 3 blasters, 2 grill guards, light bar, and chain leash accessories
  • SPECIAL RETRO G.I. JOE-INSPIRED PACKAGING: Packaging is inspired by classic ’80s Transformers and G.I. Joe toy packaging with retro artwork. Zartan and Zarana toys come on card backs with file cards

Ages 8 and up

Warning: Choking Hazard – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

F7138


For you o-ring collectors out there that may have skipped this, will you be on the hunt for it now at ROSS? Thankfully, I can skip this hunt as I grabbed this (and all of the other crossovers) when it dropped, so no wasting gas for me!

If you find one, please sound off below as I’d love to map out where these are appearing! So far, our first hit here from Jeff is in TX.

Once again, good luck on the hunt to you all!

5 comments on “Transformers x G.I.Joe Soundwave Crossover Found At ROSS

  1. swordsman0076's avatar

    Wow, this is disappointing. I haven’t even opened mine yet and there’s one available for a quarter of the original price?! I guess the “I’ll wait until it’s at Ross” attitude will affect more than the Classified crowd now. 🤬

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    • Erick's avatar

      On the one hand, I get that it’s folks like us supporting the line that keeps it moving forward, but on the other hand, yeah, rough that we pay full price only for it to get blown out later.

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  2. Philip Gipson's avatar
    Philip Gipson

    That Soundwave toy boasts a pretty weird design overall.

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  4. GGAllen's avatar

    jus got 1 2day @ my loc ross(Erie,PA.) so ya legit nada rumr

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