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News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:27 pm

The figure looks like a quick photoshop of a resin prototype. So it might turn out better looking.
The Targetmaster looks cool.

Also I believe this guy will come with his own Matrix for his chest, plus the Optimus Matrix shown here so that he can be displayed holding it in both hands.

by **CrimsonPrime** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:27 pm

IMO I love this guy now !

First cause it DOESNT come with the trailer. IMO that trailer is a piece of crap.It looks like a toy for a 5 year old for crying out f*ck...and I REALLY dont like how a sports car have a trailer -.-...I rather just have a sports car without a heavy trailer PLEASE.

Second cause it's FAR cheaper than the Takara's version

Third because it DOESNT come with alot of chrome.I have always hated chrome >.>...It's like a rip-off from the colour of shiny metal.

Fourth cause it comes with a targetmaster !

Fifth cause of the packaging.This way I/we can see the figures without having to watch any review and what-not.IMO it also looks "modern" unlike Takara's MP box.

Sixth and lastly...I can find this guy EASY.Cause MP Grimlock was at my local TRU store for like MONTHS.

So yeah...I really cant wait to collect enough money and buy this guy

.Thank you Hasbro !

by **zingoz15** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:27 pm

We still have yet to see alt mode, individual gun modes, target-master alt mode, and rodimus PRIME mode

P.S. We also haven't seen his left hand, who knows, it may be neon green

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:31 pm

What if he comes with a cardboard trailer in package? I hardly ever saw Rodimus use the weapons platform in the cartoon so I'd be good with that.

News Credits: 1 · by **burning_sirius** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:38 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:What if he comes with a cardboard trailer in package? I hardly ever saw Rodimus use the weapons platform in the cartoon so I'd be good with that.

He NEVER used his Mobile Defense Bay.

by **Autobot Cheetor** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:41 pm

Ugh, I had a big huge rant going after I read the first page's comments but I decided its not worth the energy to post it.

The takara version was great in its own way, the hasbro version will be great in its own way. Now we have a choice and I think that is something we all should be happy about. I know we are all entitled to our own opinion but come on, some of these comments are just ridiculous trolling.

Oh and I don't know about you guys but I think those exhaust pipes could still be chrome, its kinda hard to tell with the photo.

News Credits: 33 · by **Amelie** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:48 pm

Actually - giving it some thought, bright chrome might look odd against the dark gray plastic. Catch22 - will look **** without the chrome, dark gray will mean it still may look **** with it.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:50 pm

Autobot Cheetor wrote:Oh and I don't know about you guys but I think those exhaust pipes could still be chrome, its kinda hard to tell with the photo.

I can't tell if they are or not. Not a huge selling point for me but I'd enjoy the chrome.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:50 pm

You know, excusing the lack of chrome apps, I kinda dig this. It's brighter than my Tak. version. The shin decals are VERY G1 Hot Rod, and for the love of Pete, there's a Targetmaster! I will be picking this up and displaying them the same way I display my G1 Hot Rod/Rodimus. Sweet.

by **jamiko** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:58 pm

If there is no trailer then its not really Rodimus Prime now is it. Masterpiece Hot Rod here I come

News Credits: 1 · by **Heavy B** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:59 pm

no trailer? whats the point of him being rodimus then. might as well just be hot rod

by **slugfest200x** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:01 pm

its more like a masterpiece hot rod, isn't it? rodimus HAS to have the trailer. it was pretty much the only difference between hot rod and rodimus's alt modes. i WILL be getting this version of him instead of the japanese one, but im always gunna wonder what COULD be...hopefully he has also got a re-sized his chest to accommodate the larger sized matrix that he comes with. i was excited about the us version including a targetmaster, but this one just doesnt seam like a good fit with an MP figure. hopefully we'll get a third party company producing a trailer for him. WINNEBAGO WARRIOR!

by **Screamfleet** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:01 pm

I'm fine with no trailer, those usually end up being things I put aside anyway for display. Too many trailers really.

by **Autobot Cheetor** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:02 pm

amcgrath929 wrote:
Autobot Cheetor wrote:Oh and I don't know about you guys but I think those exhaust pipes could still be chrome, its kinda hard to tell with the photo.

I can't tell if they are or not. Not a huge selling point for me but I'd enjoy the chrome.

Same here, its won't deter me from buying it but it would be appreciated.

Amelie wrote:Actually - giving it some thought, bright chrome might look odd against the dark gray plastic. Catch22 - will look **** without the chrome, dark gray will mean it still may look **** with it.

It doesn't look that bad, MP Grims looks good with his dark gray and chrome dino claws. I actually hated how the light gray on Takara's looked, it felt like it was a test shot, like it wasn't supposed to be there in the final product.

News Credits: 33 · by **Amelie** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:04 pm

The difference with Grimlock and Hot Rod is that on Grimlock, the claws stand out from the grey as a deliberate contrast. On Hot Rod I am concerned the two will be competing against the red and orange.

News Credits: 1 · by **Blackstreak** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:04 pm

So, no trailer but you get a targetmaster. Is it any cheaper? After all, you're getting less weight-wise. Or does the exclusive release of the targetmaster counter the cost?

by **juxtapose519** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:05 pm

Autobot032 wrote:5.) It's a TRU exclusive. Bad idea for those who actually want it. I found Grimlock by luck, twice. Never saw him again.

It pays of huge if you live near a decent TRU. I picked up MP Grimlock on clearance for $35.

by **prowl123** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:16 pm

Aaah.....

Why does Hasbro keep taking my money (excluding most of the DOTM line. This makes up for it, as long as they've fixed all of the mold errors)?

by **Autobot Cheetor** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:20 pm

Amelie wrote:The difference with Grimlock and Hot Rod is that on Grimlock, the claws stand out from the grey as a deliberate contrast. On Hot Rod I am concerned the two will be competing against the red and orange.

I think that would be a problem if the Hasbro version had the same pink/maroon color that Takara's did. If it actually is released with the dark red and orange shown I think the dark grey fits pretty well but you may be on to something with the chrome and dark red. I would have to wait and see how that turned out.

by **avenged12** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:30 pm

This looks like an awesome figure. Too bad it's at TRU and not Walmart. TRU charges tooooo much. Oh well!

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:35 pm

juxtapose519 wrote:It pays of huge if you live near a decent TRU. I picked up MP Grimlock on clearance for $35.

Apparently you live near the best TRU ever. The ones near me and also my in-laws two states away pretty much never clearance exclusives. They let 'em rot on the shelves forever before they'll clearance them. I tried to pick up a Universe Darkwind that's been sitting around for a couple years or so for the same clearance price as Silverbolt and they wouldn't do it. Whatev, I'll just have to check back in another 6 months...

by **User897** » Tue May 31, 2011 6:03 pm

I still prefer the Takara, although now I am concerned about getting a version 1 when I want version 2.

News Credits: 5 · by **REMINATOR** » Tue May 31, 2011 6:07 pm

Earlier, I had so much hope thinking there will be a Hasbro Hot Rod joining with my MP-9 Rodimus. Instead, the dark gray on the face, hand, pipe, and gun just look awful...like a KO This toy is more toy accurate (w/ red lower leg and sticker)than the cartoon.

Now, if I do purchase the figure, it will be used as a filler for my MP Rodimus Winnebago/RV mode. What a disappointment.

News Credits: 1 · by **Crisdecal** » Tue May 31, 2011 6:13 pm

Hasbro never ceases to amaze me. Since the 80's they've been cheep when it came to toy details. They skimp on chrome, metal, artwork, paint applications, etc. Even to this day. [-(

by **Dyn@mo** » Tue May 31, 2011 6:14 pm

I personally like the Hasbro version. I prefer the colours, I don't mind the darker, more metallic grey, and the fact that he's a Targetmaster makes him closer to my original G1 Targetmaster Hotrod.

Also, note the chromed exhausts: