Colour MP Rodimus Convoy prototype revealed

[Tober]

Pic taken from a Japanese Toy show:

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee265/Valk_Hunter_D/TFs/rodimus.jpg

Hello Hot Rod ;)

[Gutsman Heavy]

absolute gold!

[SharkyMcShark]

I'm seeing a roadster mode!

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

OOOh Yeh baby! I thought Rodimus looks fab, now we have definite proof on the Hot Rod side of things.

AAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGHHHH HHHTTTTTTT!!!

Me's a happy chappy!:D:D:D

[Adzma]

:eek: He's beautiful!

[kurdt_the_goat]

http://i33.tinypic.com/v624bm.jpg
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from here (http://www.yfrog.com/froggy.php?username=GENgoraw)

oh glory of glories!!

[gamblor916]

Very nice. There should be some more detail painting on the legs and crotch piece though.

[Lint]

Well now this is bought :)

[rampagesss]

:eek: oh yea now im getting this!
all his modes look just like the 80's movie it's incredable!!!

[SharkyMcShark]

I am, how you say, "in" ?

[kurdt_the_goat]

I think the girl in the yellow shirt has actually been moved to tears by how beautiful this looks! Or she may be laughing. Either way, i'm impressed!

[BigPenney]

Well there goes any doubts of me picking up this mold :D.
January can't come soon enough.

[Hursticon]

:eek: Oh my Anubis!

This make me very glad to of jumped at the opportunity of being in the NSW Group Order, that Hot Rod alt mode looks absolutely incredible! :D

I wonder how/if they've managed to achieve the more mature look to Rodimus with this figure?

[Lint]

I wonder if they've managed to hide a saw blade in that arm of his :D

[High_Q]

Truly a masterpiece of a toy. Well done, TakaraTomy, on this marvel of toy engineering.

[kup]

:eek: Oh my Anubis!

This make me very glad to of jumped at the opportunity of being in the NSW Group Order, that Hot Rod alt mode looks absolutely incredible! :D

I wonder how/if they've managed to achieve the more mature look to Rodimus with this figure?

On that, looks like we have reached the point of choosing how to divide ourselves and a viable online store that offers us the best price & shipping cost.

[kurdt_the_goat]

ahhh, the mother load!!

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From TAABOU’S TOYBOX (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/taaboublog/20100828/p1) plus they have a brief video

[kup]

Very impressive. This toy has 5 modes:

- Rodimus Prime
- Rodimus 'truck'
- Hot Rod
- Hot Rod sports car
- Battle station.

However it seems that the Hot Rod robot mode is just a face change and a bit of a stretch of legs but it is still cool and thoughtful they included it.

[k.wong23]

oh my goodness this is amazing must get!! When's release :p

[Sharky]

that is beautiful...

hot rod
rodimus..

i am gonna need two eventually.....

[Tallestblue]

Dammit, now I care!

[kurdt_the_goat]

Many more pics @ higekumatoy blog! (http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-834.html)

http://i33.tinypic.com/53l1uc.jpg

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[FFN]

That is one of the best Transformers I've ever seen.

[5FDP]

Dammit, now I care!

I'm with you on that. Don't care much for the character (he was a whinny beotch in season 3 of the cartoon), but this is the definition of 'Masterpiece'.

Fingers crossed he gets a local release like Grimlock (the word 'exclusive' is meaningless nowadays).

[bruticus]

absolutely lovely.
must buy 5 of him!!! (ok, ok, maybe 2...)

cmon saw blade and visor!!! you can do it!!!

[Lint]

absolutely lovely.
must buy 5 of him!!! (ok, ok, maybe 2...)

cmon saw blade and visor!!! you can do it!!!

I remember the visor featuring on one of the prototype pics not too long ago :D

Hope the saw blade makes it!

[Autocon]

ah an MP i must.play with.perform stimulated transforming integrity tests with.

[1AZRAEL1]

Man I know I will be buying this guy. Bit iffy on the face, but damn the rest of the figure looks great.

[Hursticon]

Man I know I will be buying this guy. Bit iffy on the face, but damn the rest of the figure looks great.

IMO The Rodimus face does look better than the Hot Rod face, either way it's a must have! :D

[loophole]

that looks amazing lets just hope it looks that good in real life

[gdmetro]

Damn he looks so good....

But undecided on getting him. Not that into rodimus as a character and the pain on wallet:(

[MV75]

Hot rod mode makes this a buy.

Little things; hot rod car looks a tiny bit too long, and it looks like the car just plugs into the trailer for rodimus car mode. But that's ok with the off-sets of two heads and it being that many modes in one.

They could have made two differnt toys and tweaked them up a bit more to suit each character, but in a way it's good to have it both in one as it's just one purchase then. I'm sure people will buy two to have both at the same time, but to me they never existed at the same time, so it's a good acknowledgement from tak-tom on that.

Can't wait to see MP Galvatron.

[bruticus]

http://i35.tinypic.com/2e5kxn4.jpg

LOL... one of the tyres on the trailer has slipped off the rim.
display fail.

[Grievous]

While I don't really like Hot Rod/Rodimus that much...its plain too see
this toy is amazing. Will I add it too my collection? May-be...
But I do look forward too watching some reviews on youtube.

On a side note...a Masterpiece Galvatron would just make life
so much better...fingers crossed...
:D

[SkyWarp91]

Ah stuff the troubles with trying to find a Classics Rodimus, I'll just buy this one when it comes out at my local Jap-import store :D

[SGB]

Looks great! I've always intended on getting one, but I may get two now.

[Magnus]

Ever since I saw the first unpainted prototype pictures, I've been pretty impressed with what I've seen. Chances are I'll be buying this one.

[GoktimusPrime]

If it's not too late I'd like to jump in on a NSW group order please. :)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I like the Hot Rod vehicle mode, looks like the MTMTE version, with the declining slpe at the back.

No Mention of official pricing yet though.

[GoktimusPrime]

The declining back slope does make it more cartoon-like. I'm still debating over whether to get this toy or not... it doesn't look cheap. (-_-) Maybe I'll do what I did w/ Grimlock and see if Hasbro releases it.

<----undecided.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I'd say at this point there's no doubt of an eventual Hasbro release...

1) He's not a gun
2) They can lose the trailer and still many people would be happy

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

2) They can lose the trailer and still many people would be happy
I wouldn't be ;)

[SharkyMcShark]

I'd say at this point there's no doubt of an eventual Hasbro release...

1) He's not a gun
2) They can lose the trailer and still many people would be happy

Did you establish in your pic examination what the transformation would be for the trailer pulling mode? Because if it's anything like the original Rodimus it'll be like the front half of a car with the ass end of a robot hanging out (but covered by the trailer)

I ask because if it's the same with the MP mold and it's released locally you'd essentially lose an entire mode out of it (no trailer means you can't have the Rodimus mode, because it would look ridiculous)

[Eazy D]

There was a lot of speculation on TFW2005 that the hot rod car mode actually goes nose-first into the trailer and the back wheels of the hot rod car are what form the cab wheels of the truck.

The truck cab mode is completely different to the car mode and some of the unpainted prototype pics show that the windshield section and hood of the truck cab are actually attached to the bottom of the trailer and would likely be pulled down over the rear section of the hot rod car.

That theory seems to hold up pretty well looking at the painted pics.

Its an ingenious if a little unconventional transformation.

I am in love with the toy. True engineering genius!!!!:D

It would be an added bit of coolness if the Rodimus Prime robot mode is slightly taller than Hot rod. It certainly looks that way in the pic but I can't see if the limbs elongate or not.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I ask because if it's the same with the MP mold and it's released locally you'd essentially lose an entire mode out of it (no trailer means you can't have the Rodimus mode, because it would look ridiculous)

Indeed, you wouldn't have a Rodimus vehicle, but you would have Hotrod robot, hotrod vehicle and Rodimus robot for a lot less cash I bet.

If I were a stingey mega toy company, I would market it as a masterful Hotrod toy with bonus Rodimus Prime robot mode.:p;)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Did you establish in your pic examination what the transformation would be for the trailer pulling mode?

Eazy D pretty much sums it up! The Rodimus Prime cab is essentially 2 parts that flip out from under the trailer, locking over the back end & sides of the Hot Rod mode to give it a new frontend look.
Actually, both vehicles look like they might attract criticism for being 'shellformers', but that's not a concern of mine... for such beautiful looking modes (all of them!)


It would be an added bit of coolness if the Rodimus Prime robot mode is slightly taller than Hot rod. It certainly looks that way in the pic but I can't see if the limbs elongate or not.

Here's a good pic of the legs extending (plus face swap + wing reposition). They've been a bit tricky with the photo zoom though, to make RP look bigger than he actually is. In reality i'd guess it's about .5-1cm increase in height.

http://i33.tinypic.com/15mmj4k.jpg

Many more high quality pics here! (http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/ayaooh/18020601.html)

[Tallestblue]

Still no pics to confirm if he comes with a Matrix or not. fingers crossed he does.

[SharkyMcShark]

Eazy D pretty much sums it up! The Rodimus Prime cab is essentially 2 parts that flip out from under the trailer, locking over the back end & sides of the Hot Rod mode to give it a new frontend look.
Actually, both vehicles look like they might attract criticism for being 'shellformers', but that's not a concern of mine... for such beautiful looking modes (all of them!)


Oh that does make sense.

With that in mind I wonder if FP/TFClub/iGear (or even Hasbro) will release like a molded chunk of plastic shaped like the rear end of Hot Rod roadster mode so you can have it in the Rodimus trailer and display the two together.



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Many more high quality pics here! (http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/ayaooh/18020601.html)

I really hope that's the final colour. The samples in the display cases looked very pink but I like the more orangey colour used here.

[JuzMel]

I'm with you on that. Don't care much for the character (he was a whinny beotch in season 3 of the cartoon), but this is the definition of 'Masterpiece'.

Yeah ain't much of a fan of Rodimus Prime but hey this really is a cool MP and it's be interesting to see how tall he stands next to the other MPs, or is there already somewhere that states that he's gonna be the same height as Optimus Prime?

[Robzy]

Brilliant!! I love it!!

I may need to get 2 :o

[Adzma]

Yeah ain't much of a fan of Rodimus Prime but hey this really is a cool MP and it's be interesting to see how tall he stands next to the other MPs, or is there already somewhere that states that he's gonna be the same height as Optimus Prime?
There was a picture in the previous thread that showed him standing next to the G1 Rodimus toy. Based on what we can tell he's roughly the same height as MP Grimlock, maybe a little shorter.

[5FDP]

Masterpiece Rodimus Coming to US, without Trailer (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/rumor-masterpiece-rodimus-coming-to-us-without-trailer-170502/)

I didn't start a new thread for this because it's just a rumour at this stage.

This would be great news if it proves to be true. Surely a local release wouldn't be out of the question as well. Next year is also the 25th anniversary of TF:TM ;)

[kup]

Masterpiece Rodimus Coming to US, without Trailer (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/rumor-masterpiece-rodimus-coming-to-us-without-trailer-170502/)

I didn't start a new thread for this because it's just a rumour at this stage.

This would be great news if it proves to be true. Surely a local release wouldn't be out of the question as well. Next year is also the 25th anniversary of TF:TM ;)

It's kind of bitter sweet news if true.

It will be cheaper and probably of decent quality given the track record of recent Hasbro MP releases. However it will still be 'incomplete'.

Since it's unlikely neither Hasbro nor TOMY would ever release the trailer by itself, the people who buy the Hasbro version would probably be reliant on a 3rd party to produce the trailer as it happened with MP-01.

[1AZRAEL1]

It would be interesting if they did give him the Targetmaster instead, but seems unlikely as well.

[Golden Phoenix]

It would be interesting if they did give him the Targetmaster instead, but seems unlikely as well.

It would make Hasbro's more attractive. People would be more willing (even if it is slightly) to get both because they both have things the other doesn't.
Hasbro's needs a selling point. Something to make it just as attractive as the Takara one

[kup]

It would be interesting if they did give him the Targetmaster instead, but seems unlikely as well.

Regardless if they do or not, I am sure that a 3rd party will. Actually that would be rather awesome as they are likely to make a fully articulated Scout size Firebolt.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I want a Targetmaster too, but i wonder how well Rodimus could hold him with his starscream style articulated fingers.

[1AZRAEL1]

Regardless if they do or not, I am sure that a 3rd party will. Actually that would be rather awesome as they are likely to make a fully articulated Scout size Firebolt.

It would be pretty awesome, would be really cool if they have it up their sleeves and keeping a lid on it. Considering Prime and Megs came with extra stuff, maybe they will have something extra for Hot Rod? Who knows, but like you said, a 3rd party will most likely do Firebolt if HasTak don't.

[1AZRAEL1]

I want a Targetmaster too, but i wonder how well Rodimus could hold him with his starscream style articulated fingers.

Good point, getting my Starscream to hold onto the Megatron that came with Prime is pretty darn hard. Just looking at him makes him drop it :p

Maybe they'll have fixed up the loose fingers.

[kup]

I want a Targetmaster too, but i wonder how well Rodimus could hold him with his starscream style articulated fingers.

It's possible that the palms of the hand may have a 'peg' hole to secure the weapon like MP Megatron does.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Yeah but i'm wondering how a scout size figure can be secured with a peg too!

[SharkyMcShark]

I don't think it would be Scout sized - it's have to be legends sized at most?

[Lord_Zed]

I would prefer a smaller Targetmaster. Targetmasters are usualy ridiculously large and IMO look kinda terrible when attached in vehicle mode. If they actualy ever did an MP Targetmaster I'd prefer they modernise it and make the gun mode look better.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I don't think it would be Scout sized - it's have to be legends sized at most?

Maybe a bit bigger?... Universe/Henkei Nightstick isn't much smaller height wise than the few legends toys i have.

[SharkyMcShark]

Maybe a bit bigger?... Universe/Henkei Nightstick isn't much smaller height wise than the few legends toys i have.

Yeah that's a good point. Proportionally though nightstick is really large compare to Cyclonus' arm - if you upscaled it, and given that Rodimus has a fist not a hole I don't think it would work

[Paulbot]

MP09X Hot Rodimus (Comic version). Almost solid magenta with Targetmaster and no trailer.

I'm calling it first! :)

[MV75]

MP09X Hot Rodimus (Comic version). Almost solid magenta with Targetmaster and no trailer.

I'm calling it first! :)

Only because you've seen the speculation of a trailerless US release elsewhere on the internets. :p

[Paulbot]

Behold my quick Digibash attempt!

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l823kuSQUg1qbguy1o1_250.jpg

Targetmaster or not, let's see some Marvel Comics colours!

[1AZRAEL1]

Not bad at all. Now we just wait for TakTom to announce his release :p

[MV75]

Behold my quick Digibash attempt!



Targetmaster or not, let's see some Marvel Comics colours!

So he plays for Queensland then?

[kup]

Behold my quick Digibash attempt!

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l823kuSQUg1qbguy1o1_250.jpg

Targetmaster or not, let's see some Marvel Comics colours!

That's not bad but if a comic version happens, it will probably be shiny and metallic like King Grimlock.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

If I may be so bold as to quote myself from the 30th August...


Indeed, you wouldn't have a Rodimus vehicle, but you would have Hotrod robot, hotrod vehicle and Rodimus robot for a lot less cash I bet.

If I were a stingey mega toy company, I would market it as a masterful Hotrod toy with bonus Rodimus Prime robot mode.:p;)


:p;):D

Maybe their rumour source is me...:cool::eek:

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Full of updatey goodness. (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/masterpiece-rodimus-convoy-official-release-date-and-price-170575/)

Site sponsor HobbyLink Japan has posted the following release details for the upcoming Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy:

* January Release
* ¥16,800/$202.24 approximately(early bird preorder price is available for ¥15,960/$191.47)

Meanwhile, site sponsor BigBadToyStore has it up for $199.99. Prices listed are before shipping. Anticipation for this figure rose up significantly after it was revealed that it could Transform From Hot Rod To Rodimus Prime.

Light your wallet's darkest hour and preorder yours today!

[1AZRAEL1]

Damn, sounds like it may be the go to get them from HLJ now, rather than wait. No suprise that BBTS jack up their price.

[Tober]

It's common for Japanese toy and hobby stores to discount by as much as 40% for mass releases. Online stores are already accepting orders around the $150usd mark.

The aud is currently around 94c, so pre-ordering with full payment now might save you a few $ too.

[Lordy]

Robot Kingdom is doing them for US$159 (without postage)...

[MV75]

Pretty damn expensive either way. Predaking is cheaper. But yea, RK wins again here. I think I'll wait for hasbro MP version. The trailer doesn't really add much, so if they do a trailer-less version, that's ok.

[kaiden]

i was hoping AmiAmi would sell it like they did Predaking but nope :/

[Robzy]

Yep, Robot Kingdom price is the best (so far). Can't wait to get this sucka!

[Tober]

Amiami (http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=TOY-RBT-1265&template=default/product/e_display.html) have (FINALLY) listed at 25% off. 12,300jpy/$150aud + Japan shipping.

Much of a muchness currently.

[kurdt_the_goat]

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[SharkyMcShark]

At this point the only bit I don't like is the one piece loincloth thing.

[Hursticon]

:eek:

Must... Own... Failed... Leader... :p:D

This Masterpiece figure is shaping up to be exactly what it's Toy Line suggests, it's a Masterpiece!
Can't wait to get my hands on one! :D

[kurdt_the_goat]

Thank my wife for translating these "MP-9 Designers Comments" posted today on the Takara Tomy website (http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/2010/mp9.html)


Cybertron 2nd Commander Rodimus Convoy, which transforms into a futuristic truck will be at last released to celebrate the year 2010. The release of the flagship model of Rodimus Convoy has been anticipated for a long time because he is an unusual commander, not a typical historical Convoy commander.

I assume that there are many people who found it hard to understand the new 'concept' such as 'the round' body shape like an american comic hero and 'atypical(for robot heroes)' colours of maroon and orange. Also, the original toy was sold for about a half of the price of Convoy commander and so it was not a very convincing toy for a successor to the great Convoy. However, i'm sure there are many people who felt "something special" about Rodimus Convoy and other characters from "Transformers 2010" as a child.

Hot Rodimus was designed to imagine "hotrod" and a typical young american man and then transforms into a campervan to show his growth and new role. You can say that these profound intentions of the design can be understood as we grow up and have a greater vision/understanding of things.

24 years after. It's 2010 now and our world has not become the futuristic world that we imagined back then, but why don't you think about that feeling you felt then, and that future you thought of, as you take Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy which does not only transform, but also has grown up.

[Hursticon]

Thank my wife for translating these "MP-9 Designers Comments" posted today on the Takara Tomy website (http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/2010/mp9.html)

That's actually quite an interesting read Kurdt, please thank your wife for us. :D

I think I understand what the Designer was trying to put across and I do believe that Rodimus as a figure truly has grown up with this Masterpiece version of himself. ;):)

Still, really looking forward to the Takara version of this guy. :D

[SharkyMcShark]

transforms into a campervan

Oh come on, they couldn't give it a more dignified name?

[Hursticon]

Oh come on, they couldn't give it a more dignified name?

I like Kup's name for it: Space Wagon! :D

[kurdt_the_goat]

That's been beautified a bit :P Apparantly it says directly "Camping Car"!

[Tober]

Thank my wife for translating these "MP-9 Designers Comments"

Thank you Mrs._Goat. :)

That was quite interesting.

[GoktimusPrime]

Oh come on, they couldn't give it a more dignified name?

Winnebago! :D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Winnebago! :D

Space Winnebago? Or is that going to Spaceballs for Transformers?:D

OMG! Daniel is Lone Star...:eek:

[1AZRAEL1]

The radar sir, it appears to be, Jammed :p

Thanks Kurdt for getting it translated for us, make sure you thanks her for us :)

[gekisou]

Thank my wife for translating these "MP-9 Designers Comments" posted today on the Takara Tomy website (http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/2010/mp9.html)

Read the original text. Your wife's Japanese is really good.
Camping Van was definitely a better translation than Camping Car Type.
I also find it odd that they talk about Hot Rodimus but mention Hot Rod so much. Doesn't confuse too much?

I have to say that MP Rodimus Convoy is looking pretty good about now.

EDIT: For those who care, words above the images of Rodimus Convoy translate as such...
'Rodimus Convoy, who first appeared in [Transformers The Movie], is the sudden evolution of the whole brave warrior Hot Rodimus when the energy of the Crystal of Knowledge, The Matrix, are released. In [Transformers 2010], after Convoy's death, the Cybertron Army work hard to regain Seibatron Sei.
In this Masterpiece, this evolution reappears in the ultimate 4 step transformation that makes it a reality. A Masterpiece that Transformer Fans worldwide have been waiting for, the Cybertron 2nd generation Supreme Commander, has awakened!

[kurdt_the_goat]

Hehe, my wife's japanese so her japanese ought to be pretty good! That said, she sometimes struggles with nerdy things about toys and games, so she was pleased to read your comment :)

[k.wong23]

Putting order through now fantastic! Thanks for heads up Tober

[gekisou]

Hehe, my wife's japanese so her japanese ought to be pretty good! That said, she sometimes struggles with nerdy things about toys and games, so she was pleased to read your comment :)

LOL
Your wife is Japanese. Lucky dog you. :)
My missus, who's Caucasian is currently in Japan teaching English but that being said, I met her in Uni through Japanese class, the only reason I understand any Japanese. Also... I watch lots of Japanese shows... without subs for practice.

Just tell your wife, トランスフォマーの大ニューズはたのむ。トランスレション本当にありがとうございました。

[kurdt_the_goat]

Hehe don't worry, she's always gonna be on the job as long as i've got her around :)

[GoktimusPrime]

トランスフォマーの大ニューズはたのむ。トランスレション本当にありがとうございました。
Pardon some corrections:

トランスフォマー ---> トランスフォーマー What you wrote was "Transfomers" rather than "Transformers"

トランスレション ---> there's no such word. I believe the word you're looking for is 翻訳 （ほんやく）

Perhaps a better way to phrase what you're trying to say may be: 「トランスフォーマーの大ニューズの翻訳は今までわざわざありがとうございました。本日から他のトランスフ ォーマーの新情報を翻訳してもらってよろしくお願いします。」 then insert a bowing at your desk emoticon like this m(__)m

(^_^)

For any other questions or comments about the Japanese language, or if you just want to practice communicating in Japanese, I invite you to use the Japanese Conversation thread (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=5673) :)

[gekisou]

Pardon some corrections:

トランスフォマー ---> トランスフォーマー What you wrote was "Transfomers" rather than "Transformers"

トランスレション ---> there's no such word. I believe the word you're looking for is 翻訳 （ほんやく）

Perhaps a better way to phrase what you're trying to say may be: 「トランスフォーマーの大ニューズの翻訳は今までわざわざありがとうございました。本日から他のトランスフ ォーマーの新情報を翻訳してもらってよろしくお願いします。」 then insert a bowing at your desk emoticon like this m(__)m

(^_^)

For any other questions or comments about the Japanese language, or if you just want to practice communicating in Japanese, I invite you to use the Japanese Conversation thread (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=5673) :)

Yeah... I personally hate typing in Japanese... go fig.
And I respectfully disagree with the katakana form of Translation. I have seen it before and a Japanese friend assures me that while, yes, they don't use it often, they still do use it.
However, you have a good point, your sentence is a zillion times better than what I said initially... I was being lazy. ごめん。I do like your emotion-con though. :)

BTW, back on topic (which went out due to me, my bad), would people prefer the US version, without the trailer and with Firebolt (?) or the Takara version with the Winnebago (or Camping Car) accessories?
Personally, I prefer Rodimus Convoy cos without the trailer, what is the point of the ability to transform Hot Rod into Rodimus Prime?

[Hursticon]

back on topic (which went out due to me, my bad), would people prefer the US version, without the trailer and with Firebolt (?) or the Takara version with the Winnebago (or Camping Car) accessories?
Personally, I prefer Rodimus Convoy cos without the trailer, what is the point of the ability to transform Hot Rod into Rodimus Prime?

For me? - Space Wagon all the way! :D

Yes Takara's Rodimus Convoy (Masterpiece Rodimus Prime) will cost more to acquire, but IMO it's most definitely worth it for the fact that the engineers have done so bloody well on it that they deserve that little bit extra. ;):)

I'm not surprised by Hasbro's move to issue a 'slimmed' release of the figure, MP-04 shelf-warmed in Targets here for quite a while and I doubt that Hasbro US/UK/AU would like to see a repeat of that. :(

It's unfortunate that the Western release of the figure would cost so very much, but I believe half the fun in obtaining a figure is the Hunt and there are plenty of online opportunities to it pick up. If that fails, then the Domestic release can be a fall-back plan.

[GoktimusPrime]

gekisou: if you wanna go with the transliteration of "translation" then it should be written as トランスレーション :)


BTW, back on topic (which went out due to me, my bad), would people prefer the US version, without the trailer and with Firebolt (?) or the Takara version with the Winnebago (or Camping Car) accessories?
The Hasbro version comes with Firebolt? That's cool.

I don't mind not having the trailer... the problem is that even if Hasbro release the toy here, the local price will be so ridiculously expensive that it would make the TOMY version more worth it. The Hasbro version would be worth it if it were substantially cheaper than TOMY's... but I highly doubt that would happen.

MP Grimlock sold in Japan for 13650JPY, which for consumers paying in Japanese Yen is equivalent to $137. Even when converted to AUD it's $169, which is $4 dearer than the local price for Hasbro's MP Grimlock here. That's _not_ a substantial saving... Hasbro would need to make their version a lot cheaper than $165 to make it worth sacrificing importing the TOMY version.


Personally, I prefer Rodimus Convoy cos without the trailer, what is the point of the ability to transform Hot Rod into Rodimus Prime?
You could still play with the toy as Hot Rodimus in robot and car mode, and Rodimus Convoy in robot mode... just not Rodimus Convoy in Winnebago mode. And TBH the Winnebago mode is the car mode parked into the trailer.

It's not a horrific idea IF Hasbro made their version heaps cheaper. Which they won't. So... damnit... I should've imported this toy instead of trusting Hasbro. :(

[gekisou]

gekisou: if you wanna go with the transliteration of "translation" then it should be written as トランスレーション :)

Oh yeah... I apologize... I can speak it but ask me to write it and I start making all sorts of mistakes.



The Hasbro version comes with Firebolt? That's cool.

Hasbro has confirmed that their MP Rodimus (or whatever he gets named in the end) will come with his Targetmaster who I think was named Firebolt... right?



You could still play with the toy as Hot Rodimus in robot and car mode, and Rodimus Convoy in robot mode... just not Rodimus Convoy in Winnebago mode. And TBH the Winnebago mode is the car mode parked into the trailer.

It's not a horrific idea IF Hasbro made their version heaps cheaper. Which they won't. So... damnit... I should've imported this toy instead of trusting Hasbro. :(

You are absolutely correct and really, I guess I could get both the TT and the Hasbro release to have the 'perfect' version of Rodimus (and no, I do NOT have the money to do that) but still, having the Winnebago in combat platform mode is really awesome. My G1 Rodimus is never without his 'combat platform'. :P

EDIT: BTW, my local TRU has Grimmy at 149AUD. Is he 169AUD in NSW?

[GoktimusPrime]

Hasbro has confirmed that their MP Rodimus (or whatever he gets named in the end) will come with his Targetmaster who I think was named Firebolt... right?
Yes, Hot Rod's Nebulan partner was called Firebolt (except for the Marvel US comics which called him Sparks).


You are absolutely correct and really, I guess I could get both the TT and the Hasbro release to have the 'perfect' version of Rodimus (and no, I do NOT have the money to do that)
Haha, even if I had that money I wouldn't bother (I could spend that money on other Transformers). :) I think both versions have their pros and cons, so it's up to the individual which one s/he wants to buy. Though the TOMY version sounds like better value for money.


but still, having the Winnebago in combat platform mode is really awesome. My G1 Rodimus is never without his 'combat platform'. :P
Yeah... my G1 Rodimus... Rodimuses (I have an original and a reissue) have their combat platforms, so it doesn't bother me too much if the MP doesn't. It's really the price that bothers me. If Hasbro's MP Rodimus sold for $80 (which was about the price of MP Magnus in Australia) then I'd consider it worthwhile. Anything much beyond that and I'm gonna start feeling ripped.


EDIT: BTW, my local TRU has Grimmy at 149AUD. Is he 169AUD in NSW?
$165

[5FDP]

EDIT: BTW, my local TRU has Grimmy at 149AUD. Is he 169AUD in NSW?


$165

Did he go up in price? I paid $149 for mine about a month ago...

[GoktimusPrime]

*checks* Okay, my memory sucks... I paid $150 (or $149.98 to be reall precise, not that I got my 2c change back).

How much is MP Rodimus Convoy selling for?