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News Credits: 2 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:40 am

Pics are more convincing to buy Roddy now, and my wallet is smoldering and slowly catching on fire!!!

News Credits: 194 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:43 am

The prototype looks really cool. I'm hoping it stays close to that. Having him be both Rodimus and Hot Rod would be cool, but I'm already planning on buying 2(1 for robot, 1 for alt mode) dont' really want him to be a triple changer :grin:

News Credits: 767 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:46 am

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:The prototype looks really cool. I'm hoping it stays close to that. Having him be both Rodimus and Hot Rod would be cool, but I'm already planning on buying 2(1 for robot, 1 for alt mode) dont' really want him to be a triple changer

What's two more for the Hot Rod and car mode

Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:47 am

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:The prototype looks really cool. I'm hoping it stays close to that. Having him be both Rodimus and Hot Rod would be cool, but I'm already planning on buying 2(1 for robot, 1 for alt mode) dont' really want him to be a triple changer

Considering his alt mode isn't that much of an improvement ove rthe smaller original, why don't you just display the G1 in alt mode and MP in bot mode. Plus its a space saver. MP megatron with acessories takes up to much space, the original looks virualy identical in gun mode and works well for displaying both modes. MPs are about giving us the robot modes we have always dreamed of, the original toys did a pretty good job of being cars and wot not, but the bot modes suffered. Unless the MP has an alt mode like the seekers, with loads of gimmicks, displaying radar and flaps that open, the g1 would do a great job of showing it's alt mode.

News Credits: 2 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:50 am

The prototype looks good to me, though my opinion may change once we get better photos of the object.

News Credits: 3 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:30 am

At the end of the day, The alt mode isn't great, but it IS G1 accurate so we can't complain.

The robot mode is more important and from that picture it looks beautiful. As soon as the pre-order goes up at Toy Hobby Market, Toys R Us japan, E-Hobby, Red Mercury or wherever, it will be mine.

And a tiny chance of a Fortress Maximus reissue? Awesome!
Just imagine if the Dinobots reissue rumour is true and they get reissued as well as Fort Max in the same year. With the movie coming out next summer and if the rumoured Masterpiece Galvatron and I think it would be the best year for Transformers in a long, long time.

Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:38 am

Dead Metal wrote:Who said that the whole trailer combines, parts of it are supposed to do it, not the entire thing.

I didn't say the whole trailer combines either. My point was that it clearly doesn't even come apart, which is a requirement for "parts of it are supposed to".

And "supposed to" is based on.... what?

News Credits: 33 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:42 am

I may actually buy this (the first time I've ever looked an a Masterpiece and thought it was worth owning), if the following are true -

- He's the same size as G1 Galvatron
- His head isn't ugly as hell

Time will tell.

News Credits: 6 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:45 am

I'll pre-order him as soon as I see more pictures.

Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:48 am

Looks nice, but Im more interested in the masterpiece coneheads.

Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:17 am

Woah.... Masterpiece roddy looks cool. He better be a double figure though. I wonder if they are going to make him masterpiece Prime sized or masterpiece Seeker sized? I 'll probably get em anyway but more pics will effect how much I will pay.

News Credits: 21 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:42 am

looks bad in car mode to bulky up front from the original having to be possibly confirmed to be hot/rodimus would be nice to see that way it doesnt feel like where getting ripped off only to have rodimus & his trailer im surprised at price mp grimlock what was he 250 to 270 and rodimus is 200 even not bad he should have matrix chamber inside him fro mg1 cartoon if he doesnt have one.

i would like to see more shots in car mode & many more in bot to be sure if want to preorder this or not.

not to get off topic does anyone know who went to comiccon or botcon know if hasbro is going to release mp megatron, thundercracker, & ultramganus to states?

News Credits: 767 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:44 am

Deathsanras wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Who said that the whole trailer combines, parts of it are supposed to do it, not the entire thing.

I didn't say the whole trailer combines either. My point was that it clearly doesn't even come apart, which is a requirement for "parts of it are supposed to".

Ever thought that the parts that come off and combine with Roddy are not part of the base-mode and are actually removed from that pic?

And "supposed to" is based on.... what?

It's a rumour started by the same source that leaked the info about the upcoming Classics 3-Pack, the new Primus, Predacon reissues and a load of other stuff that's being confirmed as true.

News Credits: 251 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:02 am

Uuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhh......................... They're all so beautiful.......... For once, I'm speechless....... :BOOM:

Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:04 am

I didn't like the Flaming Winnebago the first time...
I was really hoping for just a Hot Rod...
But I am known for oft repeating "There can only be one" pause "...Prime... and that's Optimus!"
So I might be biased.

Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:16 am

I can honestly say that the ball on this project would not be rolling if it wasnt in part thanks to Fans Project (rodimus prime upgrade armor). Hasbro is finally seeing that these third party companies are giving us TF fans what we want to see! All those times we say in the forums "Hasbro / Takara take note THIS IS WHAT WE WANT"...well I think they're finally paying attention to the first generation TF fans, yeah Transformers are targeted to the younger audience and I am glad as it will guarantee the longevity of the franchise, BUT it is us who do most of the purchasing, whether personal of for our kids...I want to thank the third party companies for proving that we're a force to be reckoned with and thank you Hasbro / Takara! :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 11 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:23 am

HydraLancer wrote:The alt mode looks a bit disappointing but still very model. Though there really is only one thing about it that bugs me.

It's as if the spoiler isn't brought forward enough on top of the cab, as if they didn't clip it farther when it seems to look like it can based on the little grove on the top.

I hope its just a mis-transformation, because it just looks weird, the spoiler is way too hidden, and too much of the plain roof is showing.

Agreed. It looks weird, not enough windshield too. But it almost looks as if the spoiler could slide forward more, using that slot on the roof. If that's the case, I could be happy with it. The bot mode does look good, but the alt mode looks like a blown-up version of the G1 toy. It's kind of disappointing, I was hoping for something more stylized, like in the cartoon.

Oh well, bot mode looks sweet. Preordered of course. I do hope the price goes down though.

News Credits: 3 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:24 am

Granted, there's still a lot more to see, but first impressions, I'm feeling underwhelmed. At least I'm not feeling any more inspired to throw out cash potentially approaching the $200 range.

Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:32 am

at least we wont have to wait for a trailer upgrade

News Credits: 3 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:51 am

dragons wrote:not to get off topic does anyone know who went to comiccon or botcon know if hasbro is going to release mp megatron, thundercracker, & ultramganus to states?

I didn't go to either, but think it's safe to say no, decent chance, & doubtful.

Megatron won't because he looks too much like a real gun and the US doesn't roll like that these days. Thundercracker has a decent chance, but the fact that Skywarp saw clearancing in pretty much every store he was sold could hurt his chances as another Walmart exclusive...or he may be a lot harder to find like Starscream was. Magnus, he's been out for a good while and they haven't released him yet so I have doubts it'll ever happen, unless maybe TakTom releases a version with a trailer...but the US never saw MP-04, so even if, who knows?

News Credits: 14 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:27 am

Looks like everything is on the underside of the Winnebago box.

Legs and likely Hot rod car parts form from there.

Since hot Rod only has 4 wheels, and Rodimus has 6. 2 of those could potentially disappear into the Hot Rod mode.

Amelie wrote:I may actually buy this (the first time I've ever looked an a Masterpiece and thought it was worth owning), if the following are true -

- He's the same size as G1 Galvatron
- His head isn't ugly as hell

Time will tell.

Not likely. MP's are large. He'd at least be as big as Grimlock.

Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:15 am

Will with hold judgement on Rodimus until we have better protoype's available like closer to final release...............

Now The Fort Max deal is the one I'm eyeballing..............

Almost bought one in box missing 1 piece when BotCon was in Chicago, would have been more than a reissue would be too

I like the Roddy so far, so we shall see.

I WANT the Fort Max if it is indeed reissued

News Credits: 1 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:26 am

If it could become Hot Rod, you'd think they'd show that. Unless it's just supposed to be the robot mode that does that? I suppose there's still a chance this rumor is true, but I' m not gonna hold my breath.

This is exactly what i was expecting from 'ol Roddy. But a better question is .... where's the Matrix? What's Rodimus Prime without a Matrix accessory? If it doesn't have one the design team needs their head examined!

Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:28 am

Meh gold Fort Max, just give us an Encore already.

As for MP Roddy, he looks awkward.

The cab portion looks more like a Choro-Q and the trailer is very boxy and there is the back portion which sticks out a mile at the back.

Luckily it's still a prototype so here's hoping he will be fixed.

News Credits: 668 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:40 am

Gauntlet101010 wrote:If it could become Hot Rod, you'd think they'd show that. Unless it's just supposed to be the robot mode that does that? I suppose there's still a chance this rumor is true, but I' m not gonna hold my breath.

This is exactly what i was expecting from 'ol Roddy. But a better question is .... where's the Matrix? What's Rodimus Prime without a Matrix accessory? If it doesn't have one the design team needs their head examined!

If you look at the vehicle mode, his windshield has a strange set up, like it can fold lower if need be. Plus his fin, it folds up (why, I don't know, but it does), plus the legs having that compartment like flap...it just seems like it's remotely possible that he could do both.

It would explain the price (yes, I realize BBTS said the price will probably drop, but let's say it won't for the sake of argument) because there would be more moving parts, more paint apps, and a larger overall size (vehicle wise).

TakaraTomy has proven one thing to us: If it's possible, they can do it. I wouldn't be surprised if he did have the capability to form both robots. Besides, if you look at the drawings they had out last week, they show two heads. They look the same, but if you look close there are subtle changes.

They wouldn't do that for the same character. I'm guessing the figure has the capability to do both.

If I'm wrong, then I'm wrong, but at least we're still getting a Rodimus. The robot looks good at least.