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Posted over at the Takara/Tomy website is a few looks at the newest version of Classics Hot Rod, G2 Hero Megatron, Thunderwing, Warpath and Wincharger/Wipeout. The United iteration looks to be the Rodimus Prime in regards to colors and detail. While Megatron has the color palette we have come to expect from G2. There are some images mirrored below and head over to Takara/Tomy's website to view them all.

He is supposed to be Rodimus Prime (note the chest deco), but it seems he shares Classics Magnus bad luck with not having a trailer...

I'm a bit worried about the state of the Rodimus to be honest, especially after RtS Rodimus. Even though the Blue Clear version is pretty tight (must be the rigid plastic), what's the state of the Henkei Hot Rodimus reissue?

I want both United and Henkei now...

Also, Warpath, Thunder Megatron, Thunderwing and Windcharger & Wipe-Out are up.

From the Allspark, here is a page showing all the figures (Warpath, Thunderwing, Megatron, Windcharger, Wipeout) set for January 28, 2012 release.
http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/united/

Posted over at the Takara/Tomy website is a few looks at the newest version of Classics Hot Rod. The United iteration looks to be the closest to the G1 appearances of Hot Rod in regards to colors and detail.

Edit: Also the color scheme is based on Rodimus Prime's toy and cartoon appearance. The flames are based on the toy and everything else on the cartoon. It's not based on Hot Rod's appearance like the article says.

Randy

That actually looks pretty cool. I'd get one if not for massive debt, and already owning two of the mold.

Powered Convoy wrote:Also the color scheme is based on Rodimus Prime's toy and cartoon appearance. The flames are based on the toy and everything else on the cartoon. It's not based on Hot Rod's appearance like the article says.

Exactly what I thought when I looked at it, those side flames are very nearly identical to the ones on the sides of Roddy's Winnebago trailer.

Also, I note a remolding to the engine block to add what looks like a weapon peg... could this Rodimus be getting an attachment?... Maybe a targetmaster?

Samsonator wrote:Also, I note a remolding to the engine block to add what looks like a weapon peg... could this Rodimus be getting an attachment?... Maybe a targetmaster?

OK, *my* eyes are off. May be just cosmetic though.

Not Hot Rod. Rodimus Convoy/Prime.

Compare the flame decos:


They look nothing like these:



United Rodimus Convoy is Matrix-bearing Supreme Commander, not a turbo-revving young punk.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Samsonator wrote:Also, I note a remolding to the engine block to add what looks like a weapon peg... could this Rodimus be getting an attachment?... Maybe a targetmaster?

Your eyes are off. No remolding is done, it's more visible in vehicle mode.

Actually, after comparing it to the two versions of the Classics Rodimus mold in front of me, there is an extra raised part on the engine block, with slightly rounded edges.


Here is a comparison with RTS Battle in Space Rodimus, the most recent use of the mold before this new United version. I've highlighted the discrepancies for better visibility.
In each shot, if you look at the overall shape of the engine, I've highlighted the flat part in the middle, on the united version there is an extra piece on top of that.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:May be just cosmetic though.

This is true, but I can hope, can't I?

Samsonator wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Samsonator wrote:Also, I note a remolding to the engine block to add what looks like a weapon peg... could this Rodimus be getting an attachment?... Maybe a targetmaster?

Your eyes are off. No remolding is done, it's more visible in vehicle mode.

Actually, after comparing it to the two versions of the Classics Rodimus mold in front of me, there is an extra raised part on the engine block, with slightly rounded edges.


Here is a comparison with RTS Battle in Space Rodimus, the most recent use of the mold before this new United version. I've highlighted the discrepancies for better visibility.
In each shot, if you look at the overall shape of the engine, I've highlighted the flat part in the middle, on the united version there is an extra piece on top of that.

I saw, pretty weird. I still think it's decorative though.

lookin good