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Sweet :D
His bot mode looking good even if the trailer transformation is more predictable than I would have liked.
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 :)
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;):)
Holy crap that's awesome, and a legitimate Transformer too.
If it ends up the same size as MP-01 or even MP Starscream/Grimlock that would fantastic!Quote:
Originally Posted by 1orion2many
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 :)
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.
Lokking good! Hard to judge the size but it'll probably scale well with Grimlock.
It's now available for preorder @ BBTS: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...38&mode=retail
Interesting. If Big Bad Toy Scalpers are charging $200 then it should retail for around $150aud, similar to MP-8 Grimlock, at a guess.
Wow! At that price it better be taller than MP-5!!
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. :)
I don't think that the robot is that complex. To me it looks as if it has a similar transformation sequence to the G1 toy but somewhat improved like MP Grimlock.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by High_Q
*Strokes chin* Without anything else to compare to it's difficult say, but he looks real small. :(
: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.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1orion2many
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:
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.
A heap more images posted on TFW by yizhi521!
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Is it possible there's a Rodimus Minor Conversion? Is that tyre tread? Squint!
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat
Moving rapidly in the direction of 'easy pass'
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.
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.
I did a digibash. Assuming this is pretty close, i cant understand how any G1 fan could be disappointed.
http://www.australian-postcodes.com/...s-digibash.jpg
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
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).Quote:
Originally Posted by Hereticpoo
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:Quote:
Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat
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
Bring on MP Galvatron!
Some hints of Hot Rod hidden in there from TFW:
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!Quote:
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.
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That thing on the right looks to be an accessories tray of some sort with a very matrix-shaped object on it!
Was reading at some chinese's forum and someone who was there mentioned the size of Rodimus is as big as Masterpiece Optimus!
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.
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.Quote:
Panels on his back being large enough to cover a much larger area than what the cab needs
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).
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This bit of information seriously raises my hopes for the engineering of this figure. Any news on height?Quote:
Robot mode hood is not the same as the vehicle hood.
to fly out of Unicron's butt?Quote:
Originally Posted by AussieJason
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Originally Posted by kup
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by hanprimus
If so, then that is what has gained my interest in this. If it's possible to get rid of the giraffe legs.....Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
I would have said the same about Grimlock tho. There are possibilities for exclusive redecos out there:Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...GodPrimus2.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...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.
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