TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample

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It appears that someone at the Masterpiece factory misplaced their lunch and accidentally brought home a copy of the upcoming TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 Hotrod instead of his Lunchables. Seibertronian Cyberpath has shared with us a pic of Hotrod stuffed in a sandwich bag with his accessories. Unfortunately that's all we get to see for now, but hopefully this means there are more to come. Until then, stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

Transformers News: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample

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Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760494)
Posted by mooncake623 on January 28th, 2016 @ 10:23pm CST

Looks like pictures of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod has been popping up all over the place on the internet over in Asia and this time Thanks to Runaway clouds on Baidu, we get our first look at MP Hot Rod's Packaging as well as another image of Hot Rod's underside in his Alt mode. Due to be release in late February of this year MP-28 will be in the hands of collectors very soon. Check out the images below and let us know how exited (or not) you are to add him to your Masterpiece collection!

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760499)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 28th, 2016 @ 10:31pm CST

mooncake623 wrote:

I see you!

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760501)
Posted by mooncake623 on January 28th, 2016 @ 10:33pm CST

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:

I see you!

I'm sure you can turn his head around. :lol:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760505)
Posted by Cobotron on January 28th, 2016 @ 10:42pm CST

I see you too!

The similarities are pretty uncanny though, no?

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760506)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 28th, 2016 @ 10:44pm CST

Ah, so, "Cavalier" is how Takara's officially translating Roddy's Japanese rank of 騎士 (Kishi, "Knight").

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760513)
Posted by megatronus on January 28th, 2016 @ 10:52pm CST

Everything about this is great... except for the wheels... and slightly wonky proportions...

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760520)
Posted by Seibertron on January 28th, 2016 @ 11:15pm CST

Why are the windows so translucent? Urgh!

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760525)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 28th, 2016 @ 11:29pm CST

Seibertron wrote:Why are the windows so translucent? Urgh!

Well, how would the car's driver see out through an opaque windshield? :-P

I kid I kid.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760527)
Posted by Skyslacker3388 on January 28th, 2016 @ 11:34pm CST

That chest makes it look bad.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760533)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 28th, 2016 @ 11:55pm CST

mooncake623 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:

I see you!

I'm sure you can turn his head around.

Oh yes, and it is adorable too!

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760582)
Posted by Bounti76 on January 29th, 2016 @ 2:14am CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Why are the windows so translucent? Urgh!
Well, how would the car's driver see out through an opaque windshield?

I kid I kid.

Maybe the clear plastic for the windshield is just part of a production sample? It looks bluer and more opaque on the box itself.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760604)
Posted by fenrir72 on January 29th, 2016 @ 5:29am CST

Reminds me of "Parn"

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760663)
Posted by william-james88 on January 29th, 2016 @ 11:03am CST

megatronus wrote:Everything about this is great... except for the wheels... and slightly wonky proportions...

You dont mind the screws diggin into his wrists? I am having quite a bit of trouble with that now that I see these in hand images. Takara usually uses coloured screws to make them as innocuous as possible so I am really surprised this was the best they could do, for an MP.

Skyslacker3388 wrote:That chest makes it look bad.

Wait till you see the back

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760672)
Posted by munkimus prime on January 29th, 2016 @ 11:25am CST

mooncake623 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:

I see you!

I'm sure you can turn his head around.

Or leave him on his wheels like a car is supposed to be. :-P

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760746)
Posted by Cyberpath on January 29th, 2016 @ 3:26pm CST

New pix from: actoys.net

I suspect that these photos don't do the final product justice (also: mistransformed arms) -- but we get a size comparison with MP-9 & MP-26, and he is about Prowl size!

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760751)
Posted by william-james88 on January 29th, 2016 @ 3:33pm CST

WOAH, that is probably the worst MP face I have ever seen.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760755)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 29th, 2016 @ 3:46pm CST

Definitely looks like trash, unnecessary :roll:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760756)
Posted by william-james88 on January 29th, 2016 @ 3:48pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:Definitely looks like trash, unnecessary

I dont think its that bad. But this doesnt look like the MP line I know where every figure felt like something essential you would be missing out of.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760774)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 29th, 2016 @ 4:37pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:Definitely looks like trash, unnecessary

I dont think its that bad. But this doesnt look like the MP line I know where every figure felt like something essential you would be missing out of.

Oh, man, that backpack is painful to look at... shame the car mode was too wide for it's own good :BANG_HEAD:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760776)
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 29th, 2016 @ 4:38pm CST

I'll probably buy the knock off when it comes out.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760777)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on January 29th, 2016 @ 4:45pm CST

I don't like that shade of red at all.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760795)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 29th, 2016 @ 5:37pm CST

Cyberpath wrote:New pix from: actoys.net

I suspect that these photos don't do the final product justice (also: mistransformed arms) -- but we get a size comparison with MP-9 & MP-26, and he is about Prowl size!

Nah, he's taller than Prowl's height, but shorter than Ironhide, which is just about right for the 1986 Autobot Cars.

Optimum Supreme wrote:I don't like that shade of red at all.

But it's around the right shade (maybe a little dark, but):

Hot Rod was magenta in the cartoon (while Rodimus Prime was burgundy).

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760797)
Posted by galvatron00 on January 29th, 2016 @ 5:46pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:

Hot Rod was magenta in the cartoon (while Rodimus Prime was burgundy).

image.jpeg

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760799)
Posted by Cyberpath on January 29th, 2016 @ 5:50pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Nah, he's taller than Prowl's height, but shorter than Ironhide, which is just about right for the 1986 Autobot Cars.

Cyberpath wrote:-- but we get a size comparison with MP-9 & MP-26, and he is about Prowl size!

As in not 21 cm like previously stated in this magazine:

takara-tomy-masterpiece-hot-rod-v-2-discussion-thread-t105368s500.php#p1736501

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760803)
Posted by Cobotron on January 29th, 2016 @ 6:10pm CST

itscramtastic wrote:

I'm, Hot Ron Burgundy?

*He really will read ANYTHING that is written on the teleprompter*

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760808)
Posted by Amelie on January 29th, 2016 @ 6:19pm CST

The arms should have followed the animation model and been the whole length of the sides of the car - the forearms could have been hollow and collapsed backwards similar to Ultra Magnus, whilst the bicep could have slotted backwards into the shoulder section.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760809)
Posted by megatronus on January 29th, 2016 @ 6:21pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:New pix from: actoys.net

I suspect that these photos don't do the final product justice (also: mistransformed arms) -- but we get a size comparison with MP-9 & MP-26, and he is about Prowl size!
Nah, he's taller than Prowl's height, but shorter than Ironhide, which is just about right for the 1986 Autobot Cars.

Optimum Supreme wrote:I don't like that shade of red at all.
But it's around the right shade (maybe a little dark, but):

Hot Rod was magenta in the cartoon (while Rodimus Prime was burgundy).

Wait, his front wheels are SUPPOSED to be tiny???

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760817)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 29th, 2016 @ 6:30pm CST

megatronus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:New pix from: actoys.net

I suspect that these photos don't do the final product justice (also: mistransformed arms) -- but we get a size comparison with MP-9 & MP-26, and he is about Prowl size!
Nah, he's taller than Prowl's height, but shorter than Ironhide, which is just about right for the 1986 Autobot Cars.

Optimum Supreme wrote:I don't like that shade of red at all.
But it's around the right shade (maybe a little dark, but):

Hot Rod was magenta in the cartoon (while Rodimus Prime was burgundy).

Wait, his front wheels are SUPPOSED to be tiny???

Yup, tiny, disproportinate, and ugly tires, not allowing for any ground clearance >:oP

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760833)
Posted by mooncake623 on January 29th, 2016 @ 7:05pm CST

i don't know looks fine to me.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760834)
Posted by Agamemnon on January 29th, 2016 @ 7:06pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:New pix from: actoys.net

I suspect that these photos don't do the final product justice (also: mistransformed arms) -- but we get a size comparison with MP-9 & MP-26, and he is about Prowl size!
Nah, he's taller than Prowl's height, but shorter than Ironhide, which is just about right for the 1986 Autobot Cars.

Optimum Supreme wrote:I don't like that shade of red at all.
But it's around the right shade (maybe a little dark, but):

Hot Rod was magenta in the cartoon (while Rodimus Prime was burgundy).

Wait, his front wheels are SUPPOSED to be tiny???

Yup, tiny, disproportinate, and ugly tires, not allowing for any ground clearance

He was often drawn, in car mode, from impossibly low angles where the wheels would look a lot bigger:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760845)
Posted by Emerje on January 29th, 2016 @ 7:59pm CST

Cyberpath wrote:As in not 21 cm like previously stated in this magazine:

takara-tomy-masterpiece-hot-rod-v-2-discussion-thread-t105368s500.php#p1736501

You're right, he's much smaller. All of the Autobot Cars (including Bee) are listed as 21cm (8.26 inches) because Takara Tomy publicizes the size of the box, not the figure. I don't know what the official heights are, but measuring my own figures in the Decepticon group shot I know Soundwave is about 9 inches and Exhaust is about 6.75 inches so Hot Rod is probably more like 7.5 inches. I'm measuring Prowl closer to 6 inches and he's definitely shorter than Hot Rod.

Emerje

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760849)
Posted by wewyllenium on January 29th, 2016 @ 8:17pm CST

Man, I can't wait for an over-sized version of this!!! It will be awesome

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760851)
Posted by shajaki on January 29th, 2016 @ 8:18pm CST

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760856)
Posted by galvatron00 on January 29th, 2016 @ 8:42pm CST

Cobotron wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
I'm, Hot Ron Burgundy?

*He really will read ANYTHING that is written on the teleprompter*

Thank you, Cobro. :lol:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760857)
Posted by galvatron00 on January 29th, 2016 @ 8:43pm CST

shajaki wrote:

Shirt. Baller.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760863)
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 29th, 2016 @ 8:55pm CST

shajaki wrote:

Until this moment, I never realized how badly we are in need of MP versions of Springer and Arcee. Blurr and Kup, too, I suppose.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760869)
Posted by william-james88 on January 29th, 2016 @ 9:05pm CST

Ironhidensh wrote:
shajaki wrote:

Until this moment, I never realized how badly we are in need of MP versions of Springer and Arcee. Blurr and Kup, too, I suppose.

Yup, that scale doesnt work at all. Also, in that pic and with that scale, they are clearly emulating Rodimus Prime and not Hotrod which is not the point to this toy.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1760871)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 29th, 2016 @ 9:07pm CST

Based on that group pic, it looks like the ACToys pics have Hot Rod's arms mistransformed since his wheels face backward in the group pic but face forward in the ACToys pics.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761351)
Posted by Cyberpath on January 31st, 2016 @ 1:04pm CST

More pix from http://tieba.baidu.com/p/4332089477

From another source:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761357)
Posted by william-james88 on January 31st, 2016 @ 1:20pm CST

Pics appear broken to me.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761362)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 31st, 2016 @ 1:24pm CST

william-james88 wrote:Pics appear broken to me.

Come back to the page after x-ing out a time or 2. they work for me now

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761365)
Posted by Cyberpath on January 31st, 2016 @ 1:29pm CST

william-james88 wrote:Pics appear broken to me.

Yes, the first place doesn't blocks outside links.

mp28andmp12.jpg

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761366)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 31st, 2016 @ 1:30pm CST

Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath we now more images of MP-28 Hot Rod, which now include his instructions! These images and more can be found Here and Here

Following this, we have more in-hand images including his accessories and a comparison shot with MP Sideswipe:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761374)
Posted by munkimus prime on January 31st, 2016 @ 1:47pm CST

Now that is one poseable Masterpiece. I was not expecting Hotrod to have that much articulation. :shock:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761388)
Posted by steve2275 on January 31st, 2016 @ 2:07pm CST

looks pretty hot to me

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761393)
Posted by william-james88 on January 31st, 2016 @ 2:10pm CST

steve2275 wrote:looks pretty hot to me

Yeah it does but funny how they dont show much of that waist swivel and its usage. Or side views
:-?

Reminds me of how we were just aware of Tracks' massive gap when we got it in hand.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761403)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 31st, 2016 @ 2:27pm CST

He really does have very odd proportions.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761415)
Posted by william-james88 on January 31st, 2016 @ 3:01pm CST

Anyone notice how the clavicals dont connect to his chest? Its like he is tearing at the seams with his innerds visible at both sides of his upper chest.

Here is another angle mysteriously absent:

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761416)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on January 31st, 2016 @ 3:03pm CST

That Hot Rod looks boss.

Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-28 HotRod Leaked Sample (1761456)
Posted by DMSL on January 31st, 2016 @ 4:51pm CST

That's it i am getting this and selling the Hasbro one i have.

The only thing i am missing is a Targetmaster and the ability to fit Daniel and Spike inside Hot Rod in carmode. They should've gone with that instead of the stupid fishing rod.

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