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Like steve2275 on Facebook · by **steve2275** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:57 am

for some odd reason im seeing marilyn manson

by **EssThree** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:01 am

Oh my God. That's the BEST black repaint of Rod I've ever seen. Give him a goatee and I'd be swooning!
Hell, as it is it's making me strongly consider revising my "I've stop collecting" policy.

News Credits: 1 · by **Solrac333** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:01 am

He actually looks pretty cool.

by **Sidearm** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:31 am

I want to like this,but i can't.Mainly because it looks like G2 Motormaster in Hot Rod's body type. :BOOM:

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:42 am

Flux Convoy wrote:Well, look at Mr. Fancypants! I'm impressed, not enough to pay out for it. Certainly looks much nicer than I imagined he would though.

Flux wrote my statement on this. Looks amazing, no reason for me to purchase though.

by **WeatherManNX01** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:46 am

I don't collect the straight "redecoed for the sake of redeco" figures, but if I did, this would be a must buy, as they've taken the traditional, bland black repaint and given it some character, especially in altmode. Gorgeous.

by **NTESHFT** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:54 am

O.K. so now I've changed my mind- I'll get the Habro MP Hot Rod, and this version of Roddy instead of the other. The color Scheme is working for me. It does remind me of Motormaster......

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 1:35 pm

It reminds me of Alternate Universe Rodimus.

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:32 pm

Whoa, I actually really like this. Wish it was sporting a goatee though.

The alt mode is fantastic. Would love to dedicate a shelf to it... if I can spare the $.

by **MGrotusque** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:26 am

Yep......it's pretty hot!

A little too much $$ for me but if i saw one at a retail location i.e the comic shop, i would prolly scoop it up.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:56 am

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore.com has listed a pre-order for the highly anticipated e-Hobby MP-09B Masterpiece Black Rodimus. The figure is priced at $224.99 and scheduled to release sometime in the third quarter.

by **gothsaurus** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:42 pm

Too much blue IMHO. I'd much rather see a deco like the flames on Shattered or Breakdown versions.

BUT, I love that the visor down makes him look like a different character a bit. You can kinda give him a different head sculpt. Niiiiiiice. :grin:

by **gothsaurus** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:46 pm

Too much blue IMHO. I'd much rather see a deco like the flames on Shattered or Gentai Wildrider versions.

BUT, I love that the visor down makes him look like a different character a bit. You can kinda give him a different head sculpt. Niiiiiiice. :grin:

(Sorry for the double post. Where's that pesky "delete post" button....)

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:59 pm

this is the first black rodimus/hot rod that i dont like, i think its the blue it just throws off the entire figure.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:19 pm

Maybe I'll pick up this instead of MP-9 and just grab the TRU MP Hot Rod.

News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:17 pm

amcgrath929 wrote:Maybe I'll pick up this instead of MP-9 and just grab the TRU MP Hot Rod.

That's what I'm thinking, too.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:31 pm

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
amcgrath929 wrote:Maybe I'll pick up this instead of MP-9 and just grab the TRU MP Hot Rod.

That's what I'm thinking, too.

The only thing I don't care too much for is the turquoise on the chest but the toy itself may be another shade.

This would be my first black repaint so I'm a little intimidated to get this train going.

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:52 pm

Meh, still not feeling it.

News Credits: 23 · by **ZenPrime** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:31 pm

if not already mentioned the pre-order is up @ BBTS.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11319&mode=retail

edit: nevermind....

by **NamelessOne** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:52 pm

Easiest pass evar.

Colors are horrible. End of. :SICK:

by **Praxus Prime** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:46 pm

No 'stache? :-?

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:03 pm

e-Hobby has updated their listing for MP-9B Black Rodimus Convoy to reveal the first shot of the upcoming figure's packaging. The listing also mentions an exclusive comic written by Hidetsugu Yoshioka. However, if past e-Hobby exclusives are any indication there is a good chance the comic will not be included with imported figures. The packaging image is mirrored below.

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:28 pm

Yeah, I'm getting this. I have nearly all of the MP figures and for some reason I'm just drawn to that over the top teal color. I just hope that he's the "fixed" version and not the original version of the mold.