MP Rodimus Prototype [Archive] - Ozformers Transformers Club of Australia (otca.com.au)

kup

29th July 2010, 05:05 PM

I like it but it does seem like a rehashed design from G1 like MP Grimlock.

Now, I seriously doubt that the robot mode is as large as MP1 or even MP Starscream otherwise the whole set including the trailer would be gigantic. I know that MP4 has a very large trailer but that was then and recently Takara-Tomy seems to prefer smaller sizes for high end toys.

I suspect that in robot mode, Rodimus would just be a tall Voyager or a short Ultra. I hope I am wrong otherwise he would probably fit better with Classics than MP :)

1orion2many

29th July 2010, 05:15 PM

Sky Shadow

29th July 2010, 07:02 PM

Holy crap that's awesome, and a legitimate Transformer too.

kup

29th July 2010, 07:14 PM

Well if you want a G1 homage it is going to be simplistic and similar to the original as there is only so many things you can do with a rectangular box. I thought the idea of these MP's was to take the original expand and improve on it? I like it and would be surprised if it isn't close to the same size as MP-01 Prime;):)

If it ends up the same size as MP-01 or even MP Starscream/Grimlock that would fantastic!

If his size turns out to be scaled better with Classics, I think that I would prefer this than the Protector set (sorry Kyle :( ). But if it is the same size as Grimlock or MP Starscream then it will be within scale with MPs and displayed among them while I get the Protector set for Classics :)

bruticus

29th July 2010, 07:53 PM

would be totally awesome if it was as big as MP1 and came with a lot more diecast parts!!!

but considering how things have turned out lately, i wont hold my breath.

gamblor916

29th July 2010, 09:23 PM

Lokking good! Hard to judge the size but it'll probably scale well with Grimlock.

High_Q

29th July 2010, 09:49 PM

It's now available for preorder @ BBTS: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11138&mode=retail

Tober

29th July 2010, 09:59 PM

Interesting. If Big Bad Toy Scalpers are charging $200 then it should retail for around $150aud, similar to MP-8 Grimlock, at a guess.

kup

29th July 2010, 10:26 PM

Wow! At that price it better be taller than MP-5!!

GoktimusPrime

29th July 2010, 11:31 PM

The robot looks nice, but the trailer looks like an upsized version of the G1 toy. Not what I would expect from "Masterpiece." :/ I suppose you could say the same thing with MP Convoy's trailer too... but of course, I skipped that toy. :p But I do think Convoy's trailer was an improvement, like with the trailer doors.

Of course the difference here is that Rodimus Convoy _needs_ his trailer to go to alt mode. But I guess making the trailer simpler means they can invest more money on the robot, which makes sense. So here's hoping the robot component is good. :)

kup

29th July 2010, 11:38 PM

griffin

30th July 2010, 12:47 AM

It's now available for preorder @ BBTS: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11138&mode=retail

They always do that when a new toy is revealed or rumoured, just to get the early/desperate buyers who want to be sure to get one. Apparently it is even listed as being an estimated price, so they don't even have any official details, they are just guessing to secure customers before other online stores.

Adzma

30th July 2010, 09:54 AM

*Strokes chin* Without anything else to compare to it's difficult say, but he looks real small. :(

1orion2many

30th July 2010, 10:26 AM

:confused:I thought the pic of the trailer looked like it had some size to it. There is a figure stand behind the trailer which I thought gave you some idea of size;):)

kup

30th July 2010, 11:08 AM

:confused:I thought the pic of the trailer looked like it had some size to it. There is a figure stand behind the trailer which I thought gave you some idea of size;):)

We don't know the size of the figure stand so it's hard to use it as a control unless you are familiar with it.

1orion2many

30th July 2010, 12:05 PM

Well I wouldn't think that it would hold anything less than a 3 3/4" figure, say like G.I.Joe action figures unless you know of smaller stands for smaller figures:confused:

SharkyMcShark

30th July 2010, 12:08 PM

I'll await more photos.

Going for it is that it doesn't look that big, which is a good thing to me. What we can see of the robot mode looks nice aswell.

Going against it is that the car mode looks very snub nosed.

kurdt_the_goat

30th July 2010, 03:30 PM

A heap more images posted on TFW by yizhi521!
http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_008.jpg
http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_007.jpg
http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_006.jpg
http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_005.jpg
http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_004.jpg
http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_003.jpg
http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_002.jpg
http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_001.jpg
http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_000.jpg

Hereticpoo

30th July 2010, 03:48 PM

Is it possible there's a Rodimus Minor Conversion? Is that tyre tread? Squint!

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Hereticpoo/TyreTread.jpg

Sleeve

30th July 2010, 04:30 PM

http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_000.jpg

Considering that looks to be at least a 26" tv on the wall, I'd say it's safe to assume Rodimus will be in scale to other Masterpiece figures.

SharkyMcShark

30th July 2010, 04:43 PM

Moving rapidly in the direction of 'easy pass'

MV75

30th July 2010, 04:46 PM

Yea, I'm not really feeling this one. Pass

I've never liked rodimus prime. I've always preferred hotrod. Rodimus P has always seemed too tall and lanky for my tastes. I'd like a mp hotrod any day over this.

But, if they're doing this, then galvatron should be next.

I also don't mind the way the line is going. I like the g1 style and conversions while adding limb articulation. Just a shame it has to be the mp line that's doing this and not generations.

kurdt_the_goat

30th July 2010, 04:52 PM

Even if it can't transform into regular Hot Rod with some minor tweaks, I reckon that robot is damn near close enough as it is.

kurdt_the_goat

30th July 2010, 04:59 PM

I did a digibash. Assuming this is pretty close, i cant understand how any G1 fan could be disappointed.
http://www.australian-postcodes.com/rodimus-digibash.jpg

1orion2many

30th July 2010, 05:01 PM

I think once you see a coloured version some people on this board may change their minds;). I personally like it and will buy it:). Lol your digi bash showed up just before my post:D

Sky Shadow

30th July 2010, 05:10 PM

Is it possible there's a Rodimus Minor Conversion? Is that tyre tread? Squint!

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Hereticpoo/TyreTread.jpg

You're right that it probably is a wheel, but perhaps it's just to enable him to roll along without the trailer, like the ones on the front of the original Rodimus Prime's shins. I think it will transform into something independent like that, but that it might not be quite Hot Rodish enough for Hot Rod purists. Personally, I already think this is one of the two best Masterpieces ever (by a huge margin over the rest of the field).

Sleeve

30th July 2010, 05:27 PM

I did a digibash. Assuming this is pretty close, i cant understand how any G1 fan could be disappointed.
http://www.australian-postcodes.com/rodimus-digibash.jpg

That's a damn nice digi-bash. And that 'wheel' Hereticpoo pointed out is a lot easier to see now coloured too. Great job, sir. :cool:

AussieJason

30th July 2010, 06:18 PM

Great digibash Kurdt !

Maybe I'm one of the few that likes Rodimus Prime, as I will definitely get this.

I wonder what accessories he will get ...? Hopefully a Matrix ? Maybe a mini Galvatron to chuck out of Unicron ? :D

Ode to a Grasshopper

30th July 2010, 06:24 PM

Bring on MP Galvatron!

kurdt_the_goat

30th July 2010, 06:41 PM

Some hints of Hot Rod hidden in there from TFW:

Panels on his back being large enough to cover a much larger area than what the cab needs
Open area between face and helmet, hinge on back of helmet at base of head.
Wheels visible on the backs of his legs, but all four of the trailer's wheels remaining on the trailer.
One of Hot Rod's guns is visible inside the larger rifle, as what appears to be a seperate piece.
Robot mode hood is not the same as the vehicle hood.
there's some suspicious bits hiding inside the panels on the back. round, like boosters or something? are those on any Hot Rod or Rodimus Prime character models?

Pretty good so far.

Oh god. It just hit me. that panel on the very back of the robot mode has the exact details and shape of Hot Rod's car mode's back. I'm looking at my G1 Hot Rod, and I see the same cut rectangle detailing on his roof near the spoiler, exactly where it is on the bot mode of the MP figure, near the spoiler. He's even got the exact same vent detailing under the spoiler as the G1 Hot Rod! The panel that that panel is on hinges up to fill out the rest of the car mode's roof, and then those booster-ish parts fold out to become the back of the car. That's exactly how it works. This has a hot rod mode.

And another person mentioned the transparent circles on the sides of his head could flip down a visor... seems plausible given the slight gap between head and helmet!

http://i26.tinypic.com/nysdc2.jpg
That thing on the right looks to be an accessories tray of some sort with a very matrix-shaped object on it!

hanprimus

30th July 2010, 07:05 PM

Was reading at some chinese's forum and someone who was there mentioned the size of Rodimus is as big as Masterpiece Optimus!

5FDP

30th July 2010, 07:26 PM

Not really interested in this so it will be a pass for me. There are other G1 characters that I would like to see given the MP treatment e.g. Cyclonus, Galvatron, Arcee. OK, so the last one is reaching a bit, but I'd sooooo buy it.

griffin

30th July 2010, 08:20 PM

Panels on his back being large enough to cover a much larger area than what the cab needs

The photo below shows this to be true - there is a heap of extra panelling that Rodimus doesn't need in vehicle mode. This would be used for the Hot Rod mode.
Definitely a 2-in-1 MP toy, which would be one way of making it more sellable (for a toy that won't see a redeco, like Megatron).

http://image163.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20100730/13/55546875201007301323374208065287562_005.jpg

kup

30th July 2010, 08:23 PM

Robot mode hood is not the same as the vehicle hood.

This bit of information seriously raises my hopes for the engineering of this figure. Any news on height?

Tetsuwan Convoy

30th July 2010, 08:41 PM

I wonder what accessories he will get ...? Hopefully a Matrix ? Maybe a mini Galvatron to chuck out of Unicron ? :D to fly out of Unicron's butt?

This bit of information seriously raises my hopes for the engineering of this figure. Any news on height?

Was reading at some chinese's forum and someone who was there mentioned the size of Rodimus is as big as Masterpiece Optimus!

Just that news I guss. Judging from the size f the case compared to the background (yes, its a bit vague I know...) I think the size is shaping up quite nicely.

MV75

30th July 2010, 08:49 PM

The photo below shows this to be true - there is a heap of extra panelling that Rodimus doesn't need in vehicle mode. This would be used for the Hot Rod mode.
Definitely a 2-in-1 MP toy, which would be one way of making it more sellable (for a toy that won't see a redeco, like Megatron).

If so, then that is what has gained my interest in this. If it's possible to get rid of the giraffe legs.....

Tober

30th July 2010, 08:52 PM

Definitely a 2-in-1 MP toy, which would be one way of making it more sellable (for a toy that won't see a redeco, like Megatron).

I would have said the same about Grimlock tho. There are possibilities for exclusive redecos out there:

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/th_GodPrimus2.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/?action=view&current=GodPrimus2.jpg) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/th_800px-GodPrimus1.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/?action=view&current=800px-GodPrimus1.jpg)

I'm sure they will be able to think of something, even if it's as strange as a lucky draw or Wildrider.

gamblor916

30th July 2010, 09:00 PM

Well there'll be a black repaint for sure... which I'll buy :o

All this extra detail is great news, Primus bless those Japanese designers :D

Adzma

30th July 2010, 09:37 PM

Was reading at some chinese's forum and someone who was there mentioned the size of Rodimus is as big as Masterpiece Optimus!
Taken with a grain of salt of course, however judging by the new pictures this could well be true. :D

griffin

30th July 2010, 09:46 PM

Meh... as if anyone would buy a gold coloured Rodimus toy... :p

kurdt_the_goat

31st July 2010, 04:26 AM

Not such a similar transformation after all...

http://i28.tinypic.com/313sl6v.jpg

Lint

31st July 2010, 09:34 AM

Not such a similar transformation after all...

Wow! Now we know what the next MP after this one is. MP 'Shitpiece' :D:p:rolleyes:

Sky Shadow

31st July 2010, 10:22 AM

Wow! Now we know what the next MP after this one is. MP 'Shitpiece' :D:p:rolleyes:

I don't get it. :confused: Oh, hold on... Kup?

kup

31st July 2010, 10:27 AM

Not such a similar transformation after all...

http://i28.tinypic.com/313sl6v.jpg

That's excellent news. We just need to wait for confirmation on scale.

GoktimusPrime

31st July 2010, 11:26 AM

I don't get it. :confused: Oh, hold on... Kup?

Yeah, it's a reference to DrSmoov. ;)

Hereticpoo

1st August 2010, 06:51 PM

Not such a similar transformation after all...

http://i28.tinypic.com/313sl6v.jpg

I dunno....those wheels on his calves look half hidden like the back wheels on g1 rody minor.

Also he's got 'front' wheels on his shoulders.

And finally the pink bit thats highlighted on the zoom-in vehicle mode, has another exhaust thats not highlighted to right of screen. I'd say thats the elbow joint......

kurdt_the_goat

1st August 2010, 08:19 PM

An idea of size

http://i28.tinypic.com/2jbk0nr.jpg

kup

1st August 2010, 08:29 PM

An idea of size

http://i28.tinypic.com/2jbk0nr.jpg

That's very good, I am much more hopeful now but I would like him next to Predaking rather than infront of him to be sure. Although the cards to provide a scale control of sorts and it does seem at least as tall as MP Starscream, perhaps taller.

Robzy

1st August 2010, 10:39 PM

Wicked! :eek: Love it!!

Jay-Tron

6th August 2010, 09:42 PM

For me Masterpiece Rodimus Prime is looking OK but I'm not blown away yet. But I am liking the idea of him being able to also just be Hot Rod in car mode if you don't want to use the trailer. I guess it would be a tad bit too difficult to incorporate his trailer into the transformation like it was with Titanium Rodimus. It worked great for Titanium Rodimus but that figure had a much simpler design to a Masterpiece.

GoktimusPrime

7th August 2010, 08:45 AM

Titanium Rodimus Prime also doesn't try to achieve a show-like robot mode like MP Rodimus Convoy does.

Adzma

10th August 2010, 10:19 PM

RobotKingdom have Rodimus up for pre-order now (http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=&II=TFTRMP09&lang=us)... for $159.90 USD. That's $40 USD more than Grimlock when he was first released, christ! He is apparently to be released in January next year.

Gutsman Heavy

10th August 2010, 10:21 PM

wowzers, he better be great!

kurdt_the_goat

10th August 2010, 10:58 PM

I think like MP4, the trailer is the main reason for increased cost. But i'm not phased; with the exchange rate as it is, he works out the same or less than what most paid for Grimlock on release.

High_Q

23rd August 2010, 05:25 PM

More images of MP Rodimus (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/preview-page-of-masterpiece-rodimus-convoy/19599/). Just beautiful.

1AZRAEL1

23rd August 2010, 05:32 PM

More images of MP Rodimus (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/preview-page-of-masterpiece-rodimus-convoy/19599/). Just beautiful.

Does look good so far.

And something that was mentioned on TFW, it looks like the gun may separate into 2 smaller guns that resemble Hot Rods guns. Linky (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/320280-more-mp-rodimus-pictures.html#post5135296)

On close inspection, it does seem that way.

kurdt_the_goat

23rd August 2010, 05:35 PM

Size comparison for those concerned:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/GogDog/comp.jpg?t=1282545091

kup

23rd August 2010, 06:00 PM

Sems to be just a bit taller the Grimlock but the much higher head would make it seem considerably larger. This is good news and he would fit fine with MP Prime and Megatron.

Tetsuwan Convoy

23rd August 2010, 07:26 PM

That gun trailer looks sweet as. I was thinking it may be a bit week, but it looks really beefy.

SHAWING!

gamblor916

23rd August 2010, 07:53 PM

Still not sold on the face but everything else looks great.

Lint

23rd August 2010, 08:02 PM

I'll probably be more impressed once they splash some colour on him :)

Hursticon

23rd August 2010, 11:42 PM

Man, this guy is shaping up to be a million times better than his G1 counterpart (wouldn't be hard :p) and IMO I think his face is great! :D

Ooh! he is gonna fetch a price. :p

Eazy D

24th August 2010, 12:26 PM

Thanks for the size comparison Kurdt.:) I was really hoping someone could do that since my MP Grimlock and G1 Rodimus prime are in storage.

I'm a touch disappointed he isn't the same size as MP Prime. I was hoping all the leader masterpieces would be in scale but I was always pretty confident he would at least be as tall as MP Grimlock/Screamer.

I congratulate Tak-Tom for not showing images of the Hot rod car mode. It adds a whole "more than meets the eye" feeling to this particular MP release. Its also prompted some exceptional discussion and sleuthing based on the prototype pics that are coming out. This sort of anticipation/scrutiny of all the prototype pics has whet my appetite for the toy to unbelievable levels!

If indeed the hot rod car mode is in there I will consider this an engineering masterpiece second only to MP megatron. To get a cartoon accurate robot mode with great proportions that transforms into a cartoon accurate car AND truck cab is a real achievement [having said that until we see the hot rod car mode we wont know if it looks cartoon accurate or not but the truck cab certainly looks fine]

I actually like his face. The long chin gives him a slightly older more "Prime" look.

There should be some interesting discussion going on over at TFW2005 after the new pic came out....

Adzma

24th August 2010, 02:31 PM

Hursticon

24th August 2010, 02:52 PM

I'm a little disappointed that he's not the same size as Prime and Megs, especially with the price they're asking for him. The three of them would have gone together really well. I guess TakTom aren't interested in doing those sizes ever again. :(

He is shaping up to be very sexylicious though. Can't wait for coloured pics.

I reckon you've hit the nail on the head Adzma, IMO the reason they've not gone for the 'Leader' size MP scale is because I reckon they want those 2 figures to "Stand above the rest" in collections around the world as tributes to the marvel of engineering they contain.

I agree that MP Rodimus is shaping up to be an awesome looking figure, how they've achieved such a "sexylicious" Bot mode from such an odd alt mode is incredible!

SharkyMcShark

24th August 2010, 04:27 PM

I'm awaiting pics of the Hot Rod car mode before making a call on whether to get it.

If it's just the winnebago pulling chunky looking thing then probably not, but if it becomes sleeker and more sporty then I'm probably in.

Tetsuwan Convoy

24th August 2010, 04:58 PM

Tober

24th August 2010, 07:50 PM

Jizaitoys have posted a rough block animation (http://jizaitoys.seesaa.net/article/159369825.html) of the theoretical Rodimus to roadster transformation.

Tallestblue

24th August 2010, 07:58 PM

As long as it has some nice chrome. It looks pretty sweet.

kup

24th August 2010, 08:21 PM

Jizaitoys have posted a rough block animation (http://jizaitoys.seesaa.net/article/159369825.html) of the theoretical Rodimus to roadster transformation.

That's clever and I like the transformation sequence. Not too complex but elaborate enough to be satisfying.

Lint

24th August 2010, 09:13 PM

Jizaitoys have posted a rough block animation (http://jizaitoys.seesaa.net/article/159369825.html) of the theoretical Rodimus to roadster transformation.

Oooh linteresting. I'd be so in if it did that :D.... and looked less munted :rolleyes:

Adzma

24th August 2010, 09:46 PM

Is Rodimus supposed to be as tall as Optimus though? I know the toy is probably taller, but character wise, I would be happy with Rodimus being a little shorter, after all he wasn't that graet of a leader :p
In Dark Awakening you can see the two Primes together and they are pretty much the same height.

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp89/Adzma/th_Zombiesmatrixmakesmetoostrong.jpg (http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp89/Adzma/Zombiesmatrixmakesmetoostrong.jpg)

The angle's a little awkward but you can see it.

5FDP

25th August 2010, 09:15 AM

In Dark Awakening you can see the two Primes together and they are pretty much the same height.

The angle's a little awkward but you can see it.

Yeeeah, I wouldn't put too much faith in the G1 cartoon or Marvel comic series for that matter. It's widely known that scale went right out the window with their designs :)