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MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Wed Oct 08, 2025 10:38 am

Soundwave gallery incase you missed it since I rolled it into an article in the AotP section.

Emerje

by **Syclone** » Thu Oct 09, 2025 8:37 am

I am....whelmed. I missed Soundwave the first time around and have always somewhat regretted it but I was also hoping for a redux to address some of the shortcomings the original had. Maybe I just bite the bullet this time, I dunno....

News Credits: 460 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Oct 09, 2025 2:46 pm

Syclone wrote:I am....whelmed. I missed Soundwave the first time around and have always somewhat regretted it but I was also hoping for a redux to address some of the shortcomings the original had. Maybe I just bite the bullet this time, I dunno....

I have the old Hasbro version with the yellow visor and it's a good mold that does justice to the character. I recommend it.

by **megatran** » Thu Oct 09, 2025 10:44 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Syclone wrote:I am....whelmed. I missed Soundwave the first time around and have always somewhat regretted it but I was also hoping for a redux to address some of the shortcomings the original had. Maybe I just bite the bullet this time, I dunno....
I have the old Hasbro version with the yellow visor and it's a good mold that does justice to the character. I recommend it.

And all those mini cassettes that came with it, too!

News Credits: 1644 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 9:17 am

Thanks to Takara, we have another teaser to share with you today, that of a re-do of G1 Hot Rod / Rodimus in the MPG line!

The teaser does not offer us too much information, but a full reveal cannot be too far behind. This will be a 3rd attempt at an MP-styled Hot Rod / Rodimus, following the early Rodimus Prime and then more cartoon-inspired MP which also received a Targetmaster repaint. Time will tell if this is an improvement on those 2 figures.

Check out the teaser below, and watch this space for a reveal in the near future!

by **angtre** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 1:03 pm

I reckon a new take on Rodimus Prime is long overdue, despite me having no interest into it whatsoever. I wonder if they'll stick to the Hot Rod "evolution" gimmick or go for separate figures.

News Credits: 2 · by **Perceptor1996** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 3:23 pm

If this is a new mold then I just hope they stick to it either being a Hotrod, or a Rodimus Prime this time. That said I feel like this is just going to be another repaint of a old MP.

by **JohnMc** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 3:28 pm

Another Hot Rod. I love Masterpiece, but it's beyond stale now. Just the same characters all over again. Plenty of G-1 characters left to do. Hell, plenty of Beast Wars characters to do as well.

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 5:14 pm

I once owned the first MP Rodimus. It was gigantic and awkward. I was never impressed with the 2.0 version so I skipped. Will this 3.0 version finally succeed?

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 5:23 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Thanks to Takara, we have another teaser to share with you today, that of a re-do of G1 Hot Rod / Rodimus in the MPG line!

The teaser does not offer us too much information, but a full reveal cannot be too far behind. This will be a 3rd attempt at an MP-styled Hot Rod / Rodimus, following the early Rodimus Prime and then more cartoon-inspired MP which also received a Targetmaster repaint. Time will tell if this is an improvement on those 2 figures.

Check out the teaser below, and watch this space for a reveal in the near future!

The only way they'll get me to purchase this is if it's a simpler transformation AND the Targetmaster is included.

News Credits: 33 · by **Amelie** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:58 am

I would prefer if it was magenta, but this is a fine looking bot.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 1:49 pm

Well, that's certainly a better sculpt in some ways. Not crazy about the "wings", but this is "Style Gen" like the upcoming Optimus so I guess they have a lot of liberties they can take. I doubts this will be a simple transformation, but the Style Gen series is supposed to be simpler so I guess we'll wait and see.

Emerje

News Credits: 12 · by **Overcracker** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 2:04 pm

Very interesting. Reminds me a little too much of Commander Roddy.

Just hope it's not $350 bucks.

My Roddy shelf will need to make room for him.

Also, can't wait for comparisons to MP-28 who is now 10 Years old.

Also, also, will it come with his targetmaster Firebolt or will we have to wait for a second release to see that.
And we'll get yet another fishing rod to toss into the accessory bin never to be seen again.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 2:15 pm

Overcracker wrote:Just hope it's not $350 bucks.

Hasbro priced Style Gen Optimus Prime at $175 (BBTS is saying $200) so smaller Rodimus should be closer to $150. Hopefully.

Damn tariffs...

Emerje

News Credits: 12 · by **Overcracker** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 2:17 pm

Emerje wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Just hope it's not $350 bucks.

Hasbro priced Style Gen Optimus Prime at $175 (BBTS is saying $200) so smaller Rodimus should be closer to $150. Hopefully.

Damn tariffs...

Emerje

Thanks, hopefully.