New Package Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy

Why is the artwork face always better than the face on the toy? It was the same with Megatron. With MP Megs, he had his "normal" face but the one we got looked decidedly younger. Now the artwork for Rodimus has a much better face than the one on the toy. I know, this is a minor gripe, however, if this is the only think I can find to complain about, this will be an amazing addition to my collection.

I really want this toy. What is that orb in the accessories? And is that the Energon Goodie Box underneath it?

For some reason, this figure is just screaming at me "PASS"!!! Maybe the colors, maybe it looking toooo 1980's future carish, I dunno.

Joetx wrote:Sorry if this has been asked before, but will Hasbro's MP Rodimus still have both Hot Rod & Rodimus Prime robot modes?

Yes, just not the Trailer.

Autobot032 wrote:

Joetx wrote:Sorry if this has been asked before, but will Hasbro's MP Rodimus still have both Hot Rod & Rodimus Prime robot modes?

Yes. Just not the vehicle modes due to a lack of the trailer.

I wonder why Hasbro couldn't make a cardboard trailer with a plastic nosepiece....


As for the masterpiece itself? Sechshy.

I've only been half-heartedly tracking the progress of this figure since I had not planned on picking it up initially, but lately my curiosity has risen. Hasbro is not releasing a trailer with their version? That's about the lamest, most piss-poor marketing choice they could make with this figure. They might as well not even do a release at all. Unlike Optimus, who is who he is with OR without the trailer, Rodimus w/out a trailer is Hot Rod. Well, I guess I'll be saving some dough now.

T-Macksimus wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:

Joetx wrote:Sorry if this has been asked before, but will Hasbro's MP Rodimus still have both Hot Rod & Rodimus Prime robot modes?

Yes. Just not the vehicle modes due to a lack of the trailer.

I wonder why Hasbro couldn't make a cardboard trailer with a plastic nosepiece....


As for the masterpiece itself? Sechshy.

I've only been half-heartedly tracking the progress of this figure since I had not planned on picking it up initially, but lately my curiosity has risen. Hasbro is not releasing a trailer with their version? That's about the lamest, most piss-poor marketing choice they could make with this figure. They might as well not even do a release at all. Unlike Optimus, who is who he is with OR without the trailer, Rodimus w/out a trailer is Hot Rod. Well, I guess I'll be saving some dough now.

It's to keep the costs low. Currently, Rodimus Convoy is retailing around $210-220.00 at Japanese pricing.

That would mean the US version would have to be at least $100.00 or more to even make it to store shelves, and it won't sell.

So, instead, they're producing a new accessory, rumored to be his Targetmaster, Firebolt. Other accessories have been hinted to.

I decided to bite the bullet and buy the TakaraTomy version, and I'm not thrilled with the price, but I'd much rather have it be whole than to sit there and always want more. And possibly spend more.

Well just payed for the big guy from hlj so I'll be able to see the box up close real soon.

Great looking artwork.