MP-40 - Targetmaster Hot Rodimus/Hot Rod

[Paulbot]

Seibertron is reporting that MP40 will be Targetmaster Hot Rodimus (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/takara-tomy-transformers-masterpiece-mp40-targetmaster-hot-rodimus-revealed/39159/)


Courtesy of site sponsor TFSource, we have news of the next figure in the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece line - after MP-39 Sunstreaker, it looks like we'll have a third iteration of the younger leader of the Autobots: MP-40 Target Master Hot Rodimus!

Currently listed for a February release, and priced around 90 USD, we do not have any images for the toy. How it will differ from MP-28 is yet unknown, too, so stay tuned for more updates as they roll in!


Transformers Masterpiece - MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus is the latest preorder from Takara Tomy. Image is a placeholder, official images and more details to come!





Update from TFW2005 (and more pics on their site (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/08/09/takaratomy-masterpiece-mp-40-targetmaster-hot-rodimus-official-images-346648)):

http://i.imgur.com/Wl0luTRl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Dxl9hDwl.jpg


And via Twitter a guide to where the colours are based on (https://twitter.com/chrismcfeely/status/895211797233446912).

http://i.imgur.com/2FA19jD.jpg

[1AZRAEL1]

Unless he comes with his trailer, I doubt I'll even bother. But watch all the sales for the last one pop up I reckon :D

[Jazzman]

Hmmm... didn't see that one coming... anyway... sold! :D

[Ralph Wiggum]

https://68.media.tumblr.com/a4c999884f34e7c8dcbe5541a54ab5ab/tumblr_o6fec8zR3r1v0j948o1_500.png

[Paulbot]

I want to think this is a mixup with LG45 - also Targetmaster Hot Rodimus...
But they did just create an MP Targetmaster gun for Artfire

[Starscream77]

BBTS have pre orders up as well

[Lord_Zed]

Only getting him if they fix the chest, and/or make him in purple G1 comic colours.

[Raider]

I hope there is a different paint scheme at least...

[DarkHyren]

I have to agree with Ralph, this feels like it should be a reissue or a plus/lettered number not a new individually numbered MP.
So what do we think it will be, a TT version of Hasbros version of MP Rodimus Prime w/Offshoot, a reissue of MP-9 Rodimus Convoy including Offshoot from the Hasbro release, a reissue of MP-28 Hot Rodimus w/Offshoot from the Hasbro Rodimus, or entirely new molds?
Personally I'm going to say it will be TT MP-9 with either Hasbro's Offshoot or a redeco/retool of Artfire's Nightstick.

Edit: Oops, I missed that it said Hot Rodimus and focused on the Rodimus part, guess it will be MP28 with a version of Offshoot then, damn I hope TT arent going to keep doing these reissues with a new hat, I dont need a second MP28 :/

[hYpNoS]

I personally suspect it'll be a mp hotrodimus redeco using toy colors with a modernized target master over the OLD rodimus prime mold, the price all the websites are reporting are a hint of that.

I like the idea but leaves me miffed, we could of had a mp megatron redeco (silver/black), could have been dinobot, hell we still have shockwave to redeco into shackwave.

Guess I'm just salty I don't get to have a target master for mine :(

Oh well least you won't need reprolabels for that toy look now

[DELTAprime]

Oh FFS! Targetmaster Hot Rodimus. :mad:

[High_Q]

I wouldn't mind another MP-28 with a Targetmaster if TT fixed the altmode ground clearance issue (slightly larger wheels?) and improved on the chest area. New accessories such as Daniel's hoverboard would be nice.

[drifand]

skip, I already using the hasbro Rodimus with mp-28 hot rod.
Time waster.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Preorders already being listed

Robot Kingdom $US 74.90
BBTS $US 89.99
TF Source $US 89.99

[Dal157]

I was just about to buy MP-28 a couple of days ago so luckily I didn't.

I'm hoping that this figure will be completely different mold to MP28. Maybe it's going to be similar scale and engineering to FT-17 Hoodlum or the PotP Rodimus Prime

[FruitBuyer]

I was just about to buy MP-28 a couple of days ago so luckily I didn't.

I'm hoping that this figure will be completely different mold to MP28. Maybe it's going to be similar scale and engineering to FT-17 Hoodlum or the PotP Rodimus Prime

Sorry to burst your bubble but that will not be the case. TT need to get their use out of the mold made for Hot Rod so they'll reissue them with minor changes. If it was a new mold, it would be revealed in a much more surprising manner.

[Raider]

Sorry to burst your bubble but that will not be the case. TT need to get their use out of the mold made for Hot Rod so they'll reissue them with minor changes. If it was a new mold, it would be revealed in a much more surprising manner.

I tend to agree. We will probably end up getting a Black version as well just like with MP-9B

[1AZRAEL1]

I tend to agree. We will probably end up getting a Black version as well just like with MP-9B

I'm wanting that hahah

[Sinnertwin]

I'm wanting that hahah

And a clear version!
Yeah, Im buying this.
:rolleyes:

[1AZRAEL1]

And a clear version!
Yeah, Im buying this.
:rolleyes:

Maybe a transparent blue version like the classics one from the eHobby set too

[Sinnertwin]

Maybe a transparent blue version like the classics one from the eHobby set too

Yeah... I'd buy that too... :rolleyes:
:D

[Ralph Wiggum]

If I really wanted to scratch that Targetmaster itch I'm sure a KO of the gun will pop up somewhere.

[SharkyMcShark]

I broke my MP-28 while performing surgery out it because out of the box it was a floppy mess that couldn't hold a pose.

If this one isn't a floppy mess and is in toy colours I think I like the figure enough to give it another go.

[1AZRAEL1]

Yeah... I'd buy that too... :rolleyes:
:D

And and one that just has a new hat too

[drifand]

Preorders already being listed

Robot Kingdom $US 74.90
BBTS $US 89.99
TF Source $US 89.99

wow based on an imaginary picture. this is why I hate preorders.

Who is going to bet if is just mp-28 again with target master there will be some target masters floating around ebay.

[1AZRAEL1]

*Patiently waits for PC to put theirs up*

I am considering getting him after I see some pictures

[OptimusNerd]

What else could they do to differentiate?

different deco
different head
modification of the "engine" on the front in alt mode to accommodate the TM

[DarkHyren]

TT should just do the same thing as they are doing with the Legends line of headmasters for any MP's that should/could have Targetmasters, include Targetmasters for previous releases with new characters.
I for one cant be paying for MP's twice, no matter how much I would like that new hat...

[drifand]

I am skeptical that this is just another mp-28 + target master.
It feels weird they would change the numbering to MP-40 just because of an added target master. I will not be ordering anything at all till I see pictures.
I do feel disappointed that pieces like Trailbreaker or Hoist are still not out at this stage.

Its frustrating as we seem to be clinging on improvements over a same character than moving on to whats outstanding. For the record, I enjoyed MP-28 and my only complaint mainly was he was not rolling on the ground.

[bowspearer]

If this rumour is true, then chances are that they may have hit a snag with the production of Dinobot. Honestly, with how impressed I was with MP Nightstick, I'd happily fork out dough for a MP Firebolt with a MP Hot Rod Accessory (but them you are talking to someone who views MP-13 as Laserbeak and MP Soundwave as the accessory, so make of that what you will).

[Sinnertwin]

Just saw the photos for this guy
Darker colours with what appear to be a few paint alterations & a repaint of Hasbro Rodimus Target master.
Yay.
:rolleyes:

[Golden Phoenix]

TFW2005 (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/08/09/takaratomy-masterpiece-mp-40-targetmaster-hot-rodimus-official-images-346648) have put up photos found on a TF facebook group.

From what I can see in the photos the Firebolt figure looks incredibly close to the Offshoot figure Hasbro's version of the MP-9 mould (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Hot_Rod_(G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece) came with.

The only thing that stops me saying it looks like they are just using the Offshoot mould is possible scaling issues.

Anyone got Offshoot and MP28?

[Paulbot]

Added pics to the first post, happy for a mod to change the thread title now there's pics to back up the listing.

[bowspearer]

Wish the lower legs were the same red as the arms, giving it a more toy accurate feel.

[philby]

eh, doesn't seem interesting to me, i have no nostalgic attachment for the target master thing. happy enough with my mp-28 :)

[drifand]

Fully skipping it, I am sure I find a target master lying around.
I have offshoot and it looks good enough on my mp-28.

And I am pretty sure is at $145 price mark if not $130

[nsm034]

up for order on AE

http://www.anime-export.com/product/37014

[1AZRAEL1]

Fully skipping it, I am sure I find a target master lying around.
I have offshoot and it looks good enough on my mp-28.

And I am pretty sure is at $145 price mark if not $130

Nope. Seems about the $80 mark at most places

[canofwhoopass_87]

This really is a Malibu Stacey with new hat

[FruitBuyer]

This really is a Malibu Stacey with new hat

And you'd be damn right if you said it's not tempting me!

[drifand]

Nope. Seems about the $80 mark at most places

cool, but still nope for me.

[kup]

Nope, it's basically same toy with a new hat. They are doing the same dodgy MP Ratbat tactic as if you wanted the cassette, you had to buy a whole new Soundblaster repaint, only that this seems more blatant.

Maybe 3Ps will offer a targetmaster for existing MP Hotrod.

[DELTAprime]

I really don't like this trend of Takara's at the moment to base decos off AKOM animation errors. LG Kup's colours are also based on AKOM's work.

I've preorder it at HLJ just in case I end up liking it, but I'll probably cancel it some time between now and release. Glad HLJ has no hassle cancellations.

[Smint]

Never liked MP28 because the proportions looked wrong. Easy pass for me.

[ampoldj]

I hope they are selling only the box just for the MP40 numbering :p

[Trent]

So I have MP-28, which has a superior colour scheme AND I still have my Offshoot from when I had Hasbro Rodimus.

What's the appeal in this release again?:confused:

[Lord_Zed]

For me MP28 while fun is one of the weaker releases in modern MP's so going to pass on this one. If they had done a comic accurate scheme like Grimlock all those years ago, then they might have got me. Don't really care about his Targetmaster, as Hot Rod spent all of 4 seconds as a Targetmaster in the fiction.

Still for those who missed out I'm sure this toy has merit.

[Bumblebee2000]

So I have MP-28, which has a superior colour scheme AND I still have my Offshoot from when I had Hasbro Rodimus.

What's the appeal in this release again?:confused:

http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/8/8d/BrothersinArmor-Targetmasters.jpg
People who give a damn about Purple-Rod, which is me for some stupid reason.

But even though I want it, yeah it sucks they are doing this.

[drifand]

I would buy a loose target master, but not the entire figure.

[MayzaPrime]

I preordered it... I am a MP whore :o:o:o:o:D:p

[DaptoDog]

I preordered it... I am a MP whore :o:o:o:o:D:p

Haha I will too just because I'm completing the G1 MP's from MP-10 onwards. But it can stay in the box and I won't order an extra to display since I already have MP-28 out. I have no nostalgia for a Targetmaster Hot Rod. Guess this makes me a variant collector now too!

[spiderken17]

Careful mate, its a slippery slope :D

[Deonasis]

The more I see it the more I appreciate and like those colours.

[bowspearer]

https://68.media.tumblr.com/a4c999884f34e7c8dcbe5541a54ab5ab/tumblr_o6fec8zR3r1v0j948o1_500.png

Since when has Transformers ever not been Malibu Stacey with a new hat. Forgetting about the fact that any Targetmaster MP of the 86 Cars and Jets was always going to be that way, Transformers has always been that way.

After all, let's just look at the 1984/85/86 toyline in terms of retools, reapints and re-accessorising.

Autobot Cars:
Sunstreaker - Countach LP500S
Ironhide - Nissan Onebox Cherry Vanette
Ratchet - Nissan Onebox Cherry Vanette in an ambulance deco and with a new siren.
Trailbreaker - 4WD Hilux.
Bluestreak - Fairlady Z.
Hoist - Hilux in a green and orange colour scheme and with a new winch.
Inferno - Fuso fire engine.
Smokescreen - Fairlady Z in a racing car deco and with a new spoiler and bumper bar.
Prowl - Fairlady Z in a police car colour scheme and with a new siren.
Sideswipe - Countach LP500S in a new colour scheme and with a new boot and spoiler.
Optimus Prime - Freightliner COE
Red Alert - Countach LP500S in a fire dept colour scheme with the newer rear section and with a new spoiler.
Grapple - Fuso truck in construction colour sheme and with a new crane.
Ultra Magnus - Freightliner COE in a new colour scheme and with a new trailer.

The seekers are more of the same and the G2 combiners are such low hanging fruit in this regard that I'm not even going to bother mentioning them, yet still not as bad as the Euro G1 Constructicons or G2 Dinobots.

Then there's G2 Sideswipe, Jazz and Inferno, who are all literally "with a new hat" releases with minor colour scheme changes.

That ignores things like the Pretender Monsters vs Dino King which colour scheme aside, are literally releases "with a new coat".

And so the list goes on.....

Take character away for a minute and why is this "with a new hat" situation any worse than previous ones?

After all, the only thing a Masterpiece of a G1 "with a new hat" toy is guilty of is being a faithful rendition of the original.

[Ralph Wiggum]

You are right...

...but it's still a new hat :D:D:D

[griffin]

Now that it is released, it looks to just be a straight (minor) redeco of the recent MP-28 Masterpiece Hot Rod toy, with the Targetmaster partner of the first Hasbro Masterpiece Hot Rod toy (Offshoot).
And since MP-28 Hot Rod had the engine mount sculpted, ready for the Targetmaster gun version, there is no remoulding on this toy.
In-hand photos can be seen here (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/23/masterpiece-mp-40-targetmaster-hot-rod-hand-images-359994).

[FatalityPitt]

I seldom buy Masterpieces, but I may actually get this. I've been eyeing the newer Hot Rod MP for a while, and I prefer a Hot Rod/Rodimus with some purple (or maroon) on it. Makes me feel glad to have waited before buying the MP Hot Rod already out (NOT that there was anything wrong with that.. I just like this one better).

[DELTAprime]

If this is one of those MP repaints that goes on clearance 6 months after release for a huge savings then I might get him just to have a cartoon accurate Firebolt.

[bowspearer]

Hit my HLJ private warehouse today. Now to decide when I want to ship it with my MP-36.

[Scattershot]

This may seem like a stupid question to you guys buts it's been a very long time since I've purchased any transformers from the net. Which sites or stores would be best suited to buy one of these without being worried about purchasing a knock off etc.

[drifand]

This may seem like a stupid question to you guys buts it's been a very long time since I've purchased any transformers from the net. Which sites or stores would be best suited to buy one of these without being worried about purchasing a knock off etc.

HLJ.com

AmiAmi

or Nippon Yasan

Hobbysearch.

If they ever sell a KO, trust me is the END of their business.

[Scattershot]

Thanks for that, I'll check them out.

[hYpNoS]

This may seem like a stupid question to you guys buts it's been a very long time since I've purchased any transformers from the net. Which sites or stores would be best suited to buy one of these without being worried about purchasing a knock off etc.

For japanese imports in general hobbylink japan (hlj), amiami, hobbysearch (comes up as 1999.co.jp in the url) and for more exclusive stuff in general (such as ttmall releases like the mp conehead seekers and certain unite warrior box sets like uw baldigus) nippon yassan (but tf releases are scarce despite bandai related exclusives sitting on pre-order for far far longer).

If ordering hasbro releases (ie asia exclusive outside of japan or american stuff) robot kingdom (hong kong based), big bad toys (bbts) which is american.

If you have one of them ebay codes I'd reccomend the stores toy_story_world and toysspark (last one I just recently used for the asia version of mpm barricade, was worried because ko's exist of him already but apart from the obvious removal of the tru sticker he was the real deal, helps knowing where the tampo on the back of the alt mode goes to know if ko or not).

Otherwise use your fav proxy service like from japan or something for more exclusive releases, happy safe hunting

[bowspearer]

HLJ currently have him at 20% off for 8,000 yen ($99.97): https://hlj.com/product/TKT97233

[griffin]

Comparison photos (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/inhand-comparison-of-takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp40-and-mp28-hot-rodimus/40784/) of the new MP-40 with the original MP-28 Hot Rodimus, showing the minor colour differences.

[spiderken17]

Pass.

[danny-boy]

Mine got delivered this morning. Amazon Japan/DHL is lightning fast. I can’t believe I’ve got both a Magneta Hot Rod and a Burgundy Hot Rod. I could never decide which colour I preferred. Now I have both.

[ChlorHex]

The figure looks great but that paint job on the underpants just looks off... should've kept it all reddish instead.
Now all I see are painted fake underpants :p