Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon?

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Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Cyberpath, the weekend starts with potential news of a second version of Masterpiece Hot Rod. Hot Rod was originally released in early 2011 in Japan by Takara Tomy as MP-9, in a mold also intended to serve as Rodimus Prime. Could we be getting a new version soon? The image suggesting so is mirrored below.

Transformers News: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon?

This looks to be taken from a Japanese hobby magazine, such as Figure King or Hobby Japan, but it is currently unknown what the exact original source of the image is. Machine translation on the image's text also suggests that this will scale more appropriately with Autobot Cars such as Prowl or Sideswipe than with the original Rodimus Prime.

Ready for a proper Hot Rod? Hoping this doesn't have the several quality control issues the original versions of MP-9 had? Ready for some Decepticons and giving a long sigh at this news? Chat with your fellow Seibertronians about this release by replying to this post, and remember you can always check out our galleries of the original Masterpiece Hot Rod by following that link.

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Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727190)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 19th, 2015 @ 8:41am CDT

ScottyP wrote:Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Cyberpath, the weekend starts with potential news of a second version of Masterpiece Hot Rod. Hot Rod was originally released in early 2011 in Japan by Takara Tomy as MP-9, in a mold also intended to serve as Rodimus Prime. Could we be getting a new version soon? The image suggesting so is mirrored below.

This looks to be taken from a Japanese hobby magazine, such as Figure King or Hobby Japan, but it is currently unknown what the exact original source of the image is. Machine translation on the image's text also suggests that this will scale more appropriately with Autobot Cars such as Prowl or Sideswipe than with the original Rodimus Prime.

Ready for a proper Hot Rod? Hoping this doesn't have the several quality control issues the original versions of MP-9 had? Ready for some Decepticons and giving a long sigh at this news? Chat with your fellow Seibertronians about this release by replying to this post, and remember you can always check out our galleries of the original Masterpiece Hot Rod by following that link.

This is soooooooo BOUGHT! Here's hoping there's gonna be a Rodimus Convoy ver.2 too!

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727191)
Posted by Solrac333 on September 19th, 2015 @ 8:43am CDT

I wonder if it will be a remolding of the Lambor mold.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727193)
Posted by ScottyP on September 19th, 2015 @ 8:44am CDT

omega666 wrote:I wonder if it will be a remolding of the Lambor mold.

I could see them borrowing some engineering, but those silhouette's proportions would make me skeptical of an extensive remold. Still an interesting thought, Hot Rod does transform very similarly :-?

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727194)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 19th, 2015 @ 8:46am CDT

According to the translation, Hot Rod v2 will be out after Masterpiece Ironhide.

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Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727200)
Posted by RhA on September 19th, 2015 @ 9:35am CDT

Dear Takara, please remember Galvatron too.

Love,
RhA

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727201)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 19th, 2015 @ 9:37am CDT

In time for the animated movie's 30th anniversary? I love my MP-09, but this is on the BIN list.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727202)
Posted by triKlops on September 19th, 2015 @ 9:37am CDT

Cool.

Hopefully this means I will be able to get a problem free one on this round.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727206)
Posted by Optimizzy on September 19th, 2015 @ 9:52am CDT

If this is near voyager scale it will be bought immediately. I just want a decent Rodimus that isn't tiny or needing add on parts are in a vastly different style or way too big or sold out.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727208)
Posted by Glarryg on September 19th, 2015 @ 10:30am CDT

I'm definitely up for this. Missed out on MP Roddy the first time, and it's hard to justify inflated eBay prices for a figure I know will come with flaws. At this point, I'd be happy with a re-release that fixes the QC issues.

Glarryg

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727213)
Posted by Seibertron on September 19th, 2015 @ 10:57am CDT

Glarryg wrote:I'm definitely up for this. Missed out on MP Roddy the first time, and it's hard to justify inflated eBay prices for a figure I know will come with flaws. At this point, I'd be happy with a re-release that fixes the QC issues.

Glarryg

I'll gladly take an all-new MP Rodimus! MP-09 Rodimus was one of the worst Transformers to come out. He should've been Rodimus or he should've been Rodimus Convoy. Trying to do both just sacrificed the entire toy ... so much so that Rodimus Convoy's vehicle mode had more in common with a Pretender vehicle than the original Rodimus. This picture says it all:

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727218)
Posted by Windlacer on September 19th, 2015 @ 11:13am CDT

This is fantastic news! I hope it pans out to be confirmed. I really only started getting into MP collecting after MP 10 and have been dying for a new Hot Rod.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727219)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 19th, 2015 @ 11:17am CDT

I find this as great news. I love Rodimus and most of his toys are really good... Except MP-09. Man, what a pile of stinking poo. I had it and sold it without regrets. That carbage is NOT fun to transform at all for a very unsatisfying vehicle mode. He can't hold his guns at all. He's also way too freaking big.

A new MP Rodimus in the same size class as the other Autobot cars will be perfect.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727221)
Posted by zodconvoy on September 19th, 2015 @ 11:22am CDT

Finally! After years of waiting they're finally making my Hot Rod!

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727223)
Posted by william-james88 on September 19th, 2015 @ 11:35am CDT

Seibertron wrote:
Glarryg wrote:I'm definitely up for this. Missed out on MP Roddy the first time, and it's hard to justify inflated eBay prices for a figure I know will come with flaws. At this point, I'd be happy with a re-release that fixes the QC issues.

Glarryg

I'll gladly take an all-new MP Rodimus! MP-09 Rodimus was one of the worst Transformers to come out. He should've been Rodimus or he should've been Rodimus Convoy. Trying to do both just sacrificed the entire toy ... so much so that Rodimus Convoy's vehicle mode had more in common with a Pretender vehicle than the original Rodimus. This picture says it all:

EEEESSSH, I didnt know that. I never owned that mold and now I know for certain I will never have to, nor would I ever want to

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727224)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 19th, 2015 @ 11:45am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
Glarryg wrote:I'm definitely up for this. Missed out on MP Roddy the first time, and it's hard to justify inflated eBay prices for a figure I know will come with flaws. At this point, I'd be happy with a re-release that fixes the QC issues.

Glarryg

I'll gladly take an all-new MP Rodimus! MP-09 Rodimus was one of the worst Transformers to come out. He should've been Rodimus or he should've been Rodimus Convoy. Trying to do both just sacrificed the entire toy ... so much so that Rodimus Convoy's vehicle mode had more in common with a Pretender vehicle than the original Rodimus. This picture says it all:

EEEESSSH, I didnt know that. I never owned that mold and now I know for certain I will never have to, nor would I ever want to

Don't panic Will. This is just an extra acessory like OP's trailer. The real vehicle mode is rather this:

And MP-09 is a 2.5changer. Meaning, he got his vehicle mode, plus 2 robot modes.
"Kid" Hot-Rod and Rodimus Prime.

It's still a horrible, horrible transformers. Still, if you can endure MP Megs, I guess you would still enjoy it if you can find it for cheap.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727227)
Posted by william-james88 on September 19th, 2015 @ 12:07pm CDT

triKlops wrote:Cool.
Hopefully this means I will be able to get a problem free one on this round.

I hope it isnt a taktomymall exclusive

And Kanrabat, thanks for the explanation. The only difference I see between Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime in that pic you showed is that his legs are slightly longer. Is there anything else?

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727230)
Posted by RainyDayMan2k on September 19th, 2015 @ 12:18pm CDT

RhA wrote:Dear Takara, please remember Galvatron too.

Love,
RhA

Hear hear! I mean, my G1 and eHobby Galvatrons scale fine with the modern MPs, but they're just a bit clunky looking.

I hope this new MP turns out well. MP-9 was just a clusterbomb of problems. Just trying to do too much with one figure.

Of course, since we're getting Ironhide, the MP I'm really anticipating is Ratchet. G1 Ratchet was the very first Transformer I ever had, alongside Mixmaster, and I'm anticipating coming full-circle.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727231)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 19th, 2015 @ 12:19pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
triKlops wrote:Cool.
Hopefully this means I will be able to get a problem free one on this round.

I hope it isnt a taktomymall exclusive

And Kanrabat, thanks for the explanation. The only difference I see between Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime in that pic you showed is that his legs are slightly longer. Is there anything else?

It's hard to see from here but he have a face changing gimmick.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727232)
Posted by RainyDayMan2k on September 19th, 2015 @ 12:25pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
triKlops wrote:Cool.
Hopefully this means I will be able to get a problem free one on this round.

I hope it isnt a taktomymall exclusive

And Kanrabat, thanks for the explanation. The only difference I see between Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime in that pic you showed is that his legs are slightly longer. Is there anything else?

It's hard to see from here but he have a face changing gimmick.

Here's that gimmick.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727244)
Posted by Desslok2201 on September 19th, 2015 @ 1:53pm CDT

I don't understand the logic of this one. It can be argued that Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime need redos, but I don't understand the timing. MP-10 was made to bring the scale down, but when that was made it was shown to be more in scale with MP-09, so there's really no immediate need for a redo, like there is with MP-05. I don't pretend to call the shots for TT, but I'd rather see either another stab at Megatron, or new characters before revisiting Hot Rod. That's my two cents, and before people take me apart, I know that's exactly what they're worth.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727247)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 19th, 2015 @ 2:11pm CDT

Desslok2201 wrote:I don't understand the logic of this one. It can be argued that Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime need redos, but I don't understand the timing. MP-10 was made to bring the scale down, but when that was made it was shown to be more in scale with MP-09, so there's really no immediate need for a redo, like there is with MP-05. I don't pretend to call the shots for TT, but I'd rather see either another stab at Megatron, or new characters before revisiting Hot Rod. That's my two cents, and before people take me apart, I know that's exactly what they're worth.

MP-10 was made in scale with MP-9, but as Rodimus Prime.

This new figure represents Hot Rod. Same size as the other Autobot cars. And likely newer and better engineering than MP-9.

I agree that a new MP Megatron is long overdo. imo Hasui needs to be the one to do it.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727248)
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on September 19th, 2015 @ 2:17pm CDT

Sooo.... In the realm of "New" Masterpiece, is Black Rodimus irrelevant, now? :/

I was super looking forward to finally getting Black Rodimus someday. Siiiiiiiigh....

So are they going to update Grimlock? My finger is on the trigger for that one, so I'd like to know before I buy it.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727250)
Posted by Desslok2201 on September 19th, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT

Cyberpath wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:I don't understand the logic of this one. It can be argued that Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime need redos, but I don't understand the timing. MP-10 was made to bring the scale down, but when that was made it was shown to be more in scale with MP-09, so there's really no immediate need for a redo, like there is with MP-05. I don't pretend to call the shots for TT, but I'd rather see either another stab at Megatron, or new characters before revisiting Hot Rod. That's my two cents, and before people take me apart, I know that's exactly what they're worth.

MP-10 was made in scale with MP-9, but as Rodimus Prime.

This new figure represents Hot Rod. Same size as the other Autobot cars. And likely newer and better engineering than MP-9.

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I agree that a new MP Megatron is long overdo. imo Hasui needs to be the one to do it.

I get that this is Hot Rod, not Rodimus Prime, but why bother getting a Hot Rod into scale with characters like Prowl that he never shared screen time with. Once Blurr and Kup are made, then worry about his scale. It's just making the wait time for Jazz, Brawn, Sunstreaker, and the rest of the Ark crew longer. Maybe there's licensing issues going on behind the scenes perhaps?

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727251)
Posted by Mindmaster on September 19th, 2015 @ 2:46pm CDT

Need to see more before judging, but I like what little we can see. MP09 Rodimus should've just been Rodimus Prime, not both Hot Rod and Rodimus.

*prays that this leads to an official MP Galvatron*

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727252)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 19th, 2015 @ 2:51pm CDT

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Sooo.... In the realm of "New" Masterpiece, is Black Rodimus irrelevant, now? :/

I was super looking forward to finally getting Black Rodimus someday. Siiiiiiiigh....

If you want it, does it matter if he's considered relevant or not?

DecepticonFinishline wrote:So are they going to update Grimlock? My finger is on the trigger for that one, so I'd like to know before I buy it.

No word about a new MP Grimlock as of writing this. We can only guess.

Desslok2201 wrote:I get that this is Hot Rod, not Rodimus Prime, but why bother getting a Hot Rod into scale with characters like Prowl that he never shared screen time with. Once Blurr and Kup are made, then worry about his scale. It's just making the wait time for Jazz, Brawn, Sunstreaker, and the rest of the Ark crew longer. Maybe there's licensing issues going on behind the scenes perhaps?

The 30th anniversary of TFTM is coming up, and Hot Rod was the star, perhaps that was a factor in their decision-making.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727253)
Posted by Railbomb on September 19th, 2015 @ 2:55pm CDT

Desslok2201 wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:I don't understand the logic of this one. It can be argued that Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime need redos, but I don't understand the timing. MP-10 was made to bring the scale down, but when that was made it was shown to be more in scale with MP-09, so there's really no immediate need for a redo, like there is with MP-05. I don't pretend to call the shots for TT, but I'd rather see either another stab at Megatron, or new characters before revisiting Hot Rod. That's my two cents, and before people take me apart, I know that's exactly what they're worth.

MP-10 was made in scale with MP-9, but as Rodimus Prime.

This new figure represents Hot Rod. Same size as the other Autobot cars. And likely newer and better engineering than MP-9.

[center][/center
I agree that a new MP Megatron is long overdo. imo Hasui needs to be the one to do it.

I get that this is Hot Rod, not Rodimus Prime, but why bother getting a Hot Rod into scale with characters like Prowl that he never shared screen time with. Once Blurr and Kup are made, then worry about his scale. It's just making the wait time for Jazz, Brawn, Sunstreaker, and the rest of the Ark crew longer. Maybe there's licensing issues going on behind the scenes perhaps?

Well we do have both Magnus and Daniel in exosuit now. It's not like there's absolutely no other season 3/movie characters in MP now like when the original Rodimus came out. And who knows maybe there planning to do Galvatron next year too, it's not like they only can make 2 MPs a year. Were (hopefully) having 4 come out this year.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727254)
Posted by william-james88 on September 19th, 2015 @ 2:56pm CDT

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Sooo.... In the realm of "New" Masterpiece, is Black Rodimus irrelevant, now? :/

I was super looking forward to finally getting Black Rodimus someday. Siiiiiiiigh....

The good news is that Black Rodimus would probably be cheaper now or more available.

Desslok2201 wrote:
I get that this is Hot Rod, not Rodimus Prime, but why bother getting a Hot Rod into scale with characters like Prowl that he never shared screen time with. Once Blurr and Kup are made, then worry about his scale. It's just making the wait time for Jazz, Brawn, Sunstreaker, and the rest of the Ark crew longer. Maybe there's licensing issues going on behind the scenes perhaps?

But wasnt he Rodimus Prime for the most part when he was hanging around with Blurr, Magnus and crew? So technically this figure is only there for the scale found in the film until the end. And he does have a specific scale with Optimus since he was there at the moment of his deth, thats probabl the scale they are tryingto replicate.

And DecepticonFinishline, this scale logic above shows that the previous Rodimus Prime is not irrelevant.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727255)
Posted by Optimizzy on September 19th, 2015 @ 3:01pm CDT

I'm really excited about this. I haven't really been as interested in the '84 MPs as I thought I'd be but MPs for Movie/season 3?? Yes please. But really I want this one for my CHUG movie shelf. Even if he's small compared to MP 10 he'll fit with everyone on that shelf as Rodimus. So I'm eagerly waiting for this!! Can't wait for the reveal.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727256)
Posted by william-james88 on September 19th, 2015 @ 3:03pm CDT

Actually, if he is as big as MP Ironhide, that would be perfect.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727258)
Posted by Desslok2201 on September 19th, 2015 @ 3:07pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:Actually, if he is as big as MP Ironhide, that would be perfect.

There's no way. If he's in scale with Prowl, he'll be smaller than Ironhide, who looks to be a new size, inbetween the standard car and Optimus size.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727260)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 19th, 2015 @ 3:30pm CDT

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Sooo.... In the realm of "New" Masterpiece, is Black Rodimus irrelevant, now? :/

I was super looking forward to finally getting Black Rodimus someday. Siiiiiiiigh....

So are they going to update Grimlock? My finger is on the trigger for that one, so I'd like to know before I buy it.

First, you can count on Takara to milk that new mold with as many repaints as possible. So a Black Rodimus is most guaranteed. You'll see it mosey down the streets, pants down his ancles and listening to gansta rap for sure!

Also, I don't think they'll redo Grimlock. He's pretty much perfect and have even be recently re-issued.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727261)
Posted by william-james88 on September 19th, 2015 @ 3:31pm CDT

Desslok2201 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Actually, if he is as big as MP Ironhide, that would be perfect.

There's no way. If he's in scale with Prowl, he'll be smaller than Ironhide, who looks to be a new size, inbetween the standard car and Optimus size.

But then he wouldnt be in scale with MP Magnus.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727268)
Posted by Starsaber468 on September 19th, 2015 @ 3:58pm CDT

omega666 wrote:I wonder if it will be a remolding of the Lambor mold.

Its not gonna be... that wouldn't happen.... its nothing like that masterpiece wouldn't make inaccurate figures it doesn't make figures that are just remolds for every single character

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727270)
Posted by Desslok2201 on September 19th, 2015 @ 4:03pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Actually, if he is as big as MP Ironhide, that would be perfect.

There's no way. If he's in scale with Prowl, he'll be smaller than Ironhide, who looks to be a new size, inbetween the standard car and Optimus size.

But then he wouldnt be in scale with MP Magnus.

How do you figure? If Hot Rod is scaled to standard car size (let's assume for the sake of argument that in the movie he's the same size as Prowl, Sideswipe, etc) then he is scaled to MP Optimus, who is scaled to MP Ultra Magnus.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727272)
Posted by Starsaber468 on September 19th, 2015 @ 4:05pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Actually, if he is as big as MP Ironhide, that would be perfect.

There's no way. If he's in scale with Prowl, he'll be smaller than Ironhide, who looks to be a new size, inbetween the standard car and Optimus size.

But then he wouldnt be in scale with MP Magnus.

He actually would be in scale since hes hot rod not rodimus prime

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727274)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on September 19th, 2015 @ 4:07pm CDT

I've been wanting a good Rodimus for a long time, since I never got the original MP mold. I hope they may release him as Hot Rod by himself, and maybe sell the trailer separately later. I just don't want t have 2 Hot Rods just to have the trailer.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727279)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 19th, 2015 @ 4:17pm CDT

SillySpringer wrote:I've been wanting a good Rodimus for a long time, since I never got the original MP mold. I hope they may release him as Hot Rod by himself, and maybe sell the trailer separately later. I just don't want t have 2 Hot Rods just to have the trailer.

This time around, I think they would release Rodimus Prime as his own mold. Maybe a 150-200$ leader sized bot. Also, the "trailer" part may not separate, or just a very small part would come off à la MP Ironhide as a G1 hommage.

Hot Rod will only be his own

car-sized mold for sure. Having a separate "trailer" accessory would make no sense because the bot would never be Rodimus Prime. Unless said trailer partform as an armor upgrade to make Hot Rod into Rodimus Prime. Maybe a 3p company would do it, but I don't think Takara would go that route.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727294)
Posted by Burn on September 19th, 2015 @ 5:20pm CDT

It's disappointing they're going back and creating a new design for a character that has recently (close enough to recently) already received a MP design over other characters that the fans have been screaming out for for a long time.

Heck, most of us would have welcome a redesigned Megatron, but instead they only go back to Hot Rod/Rodimus to "fix".

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727296)
Posted by Wolfguard on September 19th, 2015 @ 5:29pm CDT

The silhouette looks a bit top heavy. One too many nights at the energon pub after that Arcee-Springer thing got serious, I guess...

:-D

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727298)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 19th, 2015 @ 5:36pm CDT

Burn wrote:It's disappointing they're going back and creating a new design for a character that has recently (close enough to recently) already received a MP design over other characters that the fans have been screaming out for for a long time.

Heck, most of us would have welcome a redesigned Megatron, but instead they only go back to Hot Rod/Rodimus to "fix".

I kinda agree here. I also want some goddamn

that are not seekers or

repaints.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727300)
Posted by Burn on September 19th, 2015 @ 5:43pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I kinda agree here. I also want some goddamn that are not seekers or repaints.

Exactly! I can't understand the logic behind re-doing a character because "it could be done better" ahead of unique Decepticon characters.

Hell, if you want to re-do a character, re-do the fucking seekers and give them coneheads! GUARANTEED MONEY FOR LESS DESIGN TIME!

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Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on September 19th, 2015 @ 6:39pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:I've been wanting a good Rodimus for a long time, since I never got the original MP mold. I hope they may release him as Hot Rod by himself, and maybe sell the trailer separately later. I just don't want t have 2 Hot Rods just to have the trailer.

This time around, I think they would release Rodimus Prime as his own mold. Maybe a 150-200$ leader sized bot. Also, the "trailer" part may not separate, or just a very small part would come off à la MP Ironhide as a G1 hommage.

Hot Rod will only be his own car-sized mold for sure. Having a separate "trailer" accessory would make no sense because the bot would never be Rodimus Prime. Unless said trailer partform as an armor upgrade to make Hot Rod into Rodimus Prime. Maybe a 3p company would do it, but I don't think Takara would go that route.

It would be amazing though if they made Hot Rod a car sized bot, and then he also has that trailer, which you can combine with him, and make him Optimus MP sized. I don't think that would happen, but it would be brilliant.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727323)
Posted by william-james88 on September 19th, 2015 @ 7:06pm CDT

Burn wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I kinda agree here. I also want some goddamn that are not seekers or repaints.

Exactly! I can't understand the logic behind re-doing a character because "it could be done better" ahead of unique Decepticon characters.

Hell, if you want to re-do a character, re-do the **** seekers and give them coneheads! GUARANTEED MONEY FOR LESS DESIGN TIME!

Would the coneheads, Insecticons and Shockwave be the only decepticons to do before the movie that arent Combiners or Triple Changers?

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727324)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on September 19th, 2015 @ 7:10pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I kinda agree here. I also want some goddamn that are not seekers or repaints.

Exactly! I can't understand the logic behind re-doing a character because "it could be done better" ahead of unique Decepticon characters.

Hell, if you want to re-do a character, re-do the **** seekers and give them coneheads! GUARANTEED MONEY FOR LESS DESIGN TIME!

Would the coneheads, Insecticons and Shockwave be the only decepticons to do before the movie that arent Combiners or Triple Changers?

Speaking of triple changers, an MP Blitzwing would be interesting...

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727327)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 19th, 2015 @ 7:20pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:
Glarryg wrote:I'm definitely up for this. Missed out on MP Roddy the first time, and it's hard to justify inflated eBay prices for a figure I know will come with flaws. At this point, I'd be happy with a re-release that fixes the QC issues.

Glarryg

I'll gladly take an all-new MP Rodimus! MP-09 Rodimus was one of the worst Transformers to come out. He should've been Rodimus or he should've been Rodimus Convoy. Trying to do both just sacrificed the entire toy ... so much so that Rodimus Convoy's vehicle mode had more in common with a Pretender vehicle than the original Rodimus. This picture says it all:

It paper, it sounded good but the implementation was too ambitious not to mention those exploding joints and the none use of die-cast on his knees. Cost cutting idiocy or just to dense to even think.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727349)
Posted by Burn on September 19th, 2015 @ 8:01pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I kinda agree here. I also want some goddamn that are not seekers or repaints.

Exactly! I can't understand the logic behind re-doing a character because "it could be done better" ahead of unique Decepticon characters.

Hell, if you want to re-do a character, re-do the **** seekers and give them coneheads! GUARANTEED MONEY FOR LESS DESIGN TIME!

Would the coneheads, Insecticons and Shockwave be the only decepticons to do before the movie that arent Combiners or Triple Changers?

Without checking a list, quite possibly.

It'd be a good start. Insecticons don't have to be too big either, they could probably sell them as a boxset (as should Reflector)

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727354)
Posted by william-james88 on September 19th, 2015 @ 8:12pm CDT

You know, this has me thinking. The auobots always outnumbere the Decepticons which for a while were just 5 dudes with a handful of smaller robots. The autobots even got a whole clan of Dinosaur robots added to their roster before the Decepticon got any new recruits. The Decepticons even found one of their own stuck in the ice and he just leaves them to join the autobots. I mean, for f#$k's sake, they never stood a chance.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727361)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 19th, 2015 @ 8:29pm CDT

I wonder if the Targetmaster will be included. If this is a version of Hot-Rod that can transform properly and easily I'm all in.

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727362)
Posted by william-james88 on September 19th, 2015 @ 8:31pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I wonder if the Targetmaster will be included. If this is a version of Hot-Rod that can transform properly and easily I'm all in.

I already have that version, its called animated rodimus minor

Re: Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon? (1727364)
Posted by Desslok2201 on September 19th, 2015 @ 8:36pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:You know, this has me thinking. The auobots always outnumbere the Decepticons which for a while were just 5 dudes with a handful of smaller robots. The autobots even got a whole clan of Dinosaur robots added to their roster before the Decepticon got any new recruits. The Decepticons even found one of their own stuck in the ice and he just leaves them to join the autobots. I mean, for f#$k's sake, they never stood a chance.

They never stood a chance, but the Autobots completely lost Cybertron by 2005. That, and the Decepticons had more, bigger and better combiners. I think the Autobot's greater number of mini-bots didn't really do all that much for them.
Back to the topic of MPs- I really thought the gold MP-5 release with Reflector was either signaling that we would soon get either a new Megatron or an MP Reflector. Either way would have been cool. This.... not so much.

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