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Robosen Debuts Auto-Converting Soundwave With Working Bluetooth Speaker and Cassette Deck

Preorders open at $999 for a 30-day window that precedes a $1,399 list price.

Overview

  • Preorders are live through retailers such as Entertainment Earth, which lists April 2026 delivery with free U.S. shipping and no charge until shipment.
  • The figure fully auto-converts between robot and cassette player and offers Bluetooth audio, functional deck buttons for playback, and an integrated recording feature.
  • Robosen reports the unit uses 84 high-performance chipsets and 28 precision-built servo-motors and measures roughly 14.3 inches tall.
  • Frank Welker recorded more than 200 lines for the character’s voice, with audio enhancements by engineer Scott Brownlee to evoke the 1984 sound.
  • Voice interaction supports a reported 48 commands activated by the wake phrase “Hey, Soundwave,” with app control available as an alternative.