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News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:46 am

WOO HOO!! ORDERED MINE TOO!! Chose the instore pickup option to save shipping, looks like he'll be ready on Monday!

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:49 am

Drat. I should've ordered two :-(

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:53 am

Thanks to an alert from nycprime, we have word that the elusive Transformers: The Last Knight deluxe class Hot Rod is now available at Walmart.com! The figure is priced at $19.99 with free shipping on orders over $35. The shipping otherwise is $5.99. Head on over and pick up your Hot Rod today!

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:54 am

Ordered mine too! He'll be here by Monday!!! Too bad there wasn't a Cogman or new Bee, otherwise I would have had the free shipping

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:57 am

Houstonian Prime wrote:just purchased TLK deluxe Hot Rod on walmart.com. hes available. do i get news credit!

Thanks for the heads up! nycprime did beat you to the punch (and I just saw this after newsing it) so he got the credit, but I'm glad you still got him!

by **NeonPrime** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:07 am

SWEET! Order placed and will be here Monday!!! Finally...no more empty handed trips to Walmart 8-}

News Credits: 19 · by **Stuartmaximus** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:24 am

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Ordered mine too! He'll be here by Monday!!! Too bad there wasn't a Cogman or new Bee, otherwise I would have had the free shipping

there's always other avenues openly available to acquire Cogman(& cheaper too! like Ebay) >:oP

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/3TRANSFORMERS- ... iid%253A13

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:26 am

GAH! Stew, thanks for reminding me!

Be careful on Ebay folks. There are a lot of Cogman's being sold for cheap from canadian users who have never registered and have no feedback, and there are like 10 or 15 of them. If someone wants to order from them, please do, but be careful, this has scam written all over it

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:28 am

itscramtastic wrote:WOO HOO!! ORDERED MINE TOO!! Chose the instore pickup option to save shipping, looks like he'll be ready on Monday!

Ditto. I guess the flame isn't fully out.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:28 am

Ironhidensh wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:WOO HOO!! ORDERED MINE TOO!! Chose the instore pickup option to save shipping, looks like he'll be ready on Monday!
Ditto. I guess the flame isn't fully out.

HOORAYYYY!!! :michaelbay:

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:29 am

Ironhidensh wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:WOO HOO!! ORDERED MINE TOO!! Chose the instore pickup option to save shipping, looks like he'll be ready on Monday!

Ditto. I guess the flame isn't fully out.

That is a comforting thing right there. Hopefully you like the toy

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:31 am

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:WOO HOO!! ORDERED MINE TOO!! Chose the instore pickup option to save shipping, looks like he'll be ready on Monday!
Ditto. I guess the flame isn't fully out.
HOORAYYYY!!!
That is a comforting thing right there. Hopefully you like the toy

Oh he's gonna like the toy, but how is he gonna stoppa the time?!

News Credits: 4 · by **Quantum Surge** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:32 am

I wish I can stop time and buy Hot Rod before he's gone.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:40 am

Quantum Surge wrote:I wish I can stop time and buy Hot Rod before he's gone.

I'm gonna hit the Wal-Marts today around me. I plan to get two! one to keep as original, one to open and buy repro-labels from toyhax to dress up with G-1 Style flames!

The deluxe scale works perfectly for the MP version stickers! :APPLAUSE:

You know, when I first Saw Hot Rod and saw how awesome his deluxe looked, I was like this with my Coffeee!!

I knew right there as I was wiping up, I have to have HIM!! :-(

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:45 am

skywarp-2 wrote:
Quantum Surge wrote:I wish I can stop time and buy Hot Rod before he's gone.
I'm gonna hit the Wal-Marts today around me. I plan to get two! one to keep as original, one to open and buy repro-labels from toyhax to dress up with G-1 Style flames!

The deluxe scale works perfectly for the MP version stickers!

You know, when I first Saw Hot Rod and saw how awesome his deluxe looked, I was like this with my Coffeee!!

I knew right there as I was wiping up, I have to have HIM!!

Dang skywarp-2, I never even thought of using those labels for that!! Just a few color pops, he'll look great!!

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:06 am

itscramtastic wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:
Quantum Surge wrote:I wish I can stop time and buy Hot Rod before he's gone.
I'm gonna hit the Wal-Marts today around me. I plan to get two! one to keep as original, one to open and buy repro-labels from toyhax to dress up with G-1 Style flames!

The deluxe scale works perfectly for the MP version stickers!

You know, when I first Saw Hot Rod and saw how awesome his deluxe looked, I was like this with my Coffeee!!

I knew right there as I was wiping up, I have to have HIM!!
Dang skywarp-2, I never even thought of using those labels for that!! Just a few color pops, he'll look great!!

Well, now that you mention it.. I did find this on Twitter from DaimChoc Reports feed (incidentally, Watching his page is good for news and special stuff Transformers related)
https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReport ... =3&theater

I am not sure if this is just a heavily modified version of the Deluxe, or a Third Party or KO.. But if it's a small conversion.. I would do it! It looks primo and sweet! The chest doesn't look like the standard deluxe.. Is that a TAKARA TOMY Custom? Anyone know what this is?? It says custom but you never know..

If that can be done with a deluxe that already looks amazing, Imagine what a Proper Masterpiece of him will look like?! TLK Hot Rod is quickly becoming a Favorite of mine..

Even without the heavy Modifications someone else did, look at the detail work on the face! For a deluxe, this mold is absolutely fantastic!! :APPLAUSE:

Two Thumbs Up!

News Credits: 4 · by **Quantum Surge** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:29 am

I personally like Hot Rod the way he is. As neat as it'd be to add more color on him, I think the flame decals would look inconsistent with a dark Lamborghini. Sometimes, if I see the way a certain version of a character looks, I'd stick with that appearance; i.e. Movie Prime looks great with the flames and different positions of red and blue, but without them he looks off to me (doesn't look bad on TFP Optimus). BH Bulkhead is an exception since the Brawn esque colors and the different head give him a new personality.

Still can't wait to get Hot Rod. If we get more sightings of other characters, then I'll be as happy as anyone singing the 12 days of xmas (3 months away, btw!)

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:37 am

Quantum Surge wrote:I personally like Hot Rod the way he is. As neat as it'd be to add more color on him, I think the flame decals would look inconsistent with a dark Lamborghini. Sometimes, if I see the way a certain version of a character looks, I'd stick with that appearance; i.e. Movie Prime looks great with the flames and different positions of red and blue, but without them he looks off to me (doesn't look bad on TFP Optimus). BH Bulkhead is an exception since the Brawn esque colors and the different head give him a new personality.

That's true. I may modify slightly if only to match what I've seen in media (TV/movie/comic) like I did with Beast Hunters Optimus Prime from that TFP. I do wish he came with his weapon though..

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:45 am

Quantum Surge wrote:I personally like Hot Rod the way he is. As neat as it'd be to add more color on him, I think the flame decals would look inconsistent with a dark Lamborghini. Sometimes, if I see the way a certain version of a character looks, I'd stick with that appearance; i.e. Movie Prime looks great with the flames and different positions of red and blue, but without them he looks off to me (doesn't look bad on TFP Optimus). BH Bulkhead is an exception since the Brawn esque colors and the different head give him a new personality.

Still can't wait to get Hot Rod. If we get more sightings of other characters, then I'll be as happy as anyone singing the 12 days of xmas (3 months away, btw!)

Yea, I get that. To me, Movie Prime does match his flames. There were a lot of redeco versions of Prime in Red and Blue Ala G-1 esque style done with the Leader Class version for both TFTM and TFROTF, and then there were the ubiquitous Red and Blue silver repaints on the evasion from TFAOE. I do prefer the original Colors presented as well. However.. I think that black Lamborghini's can also come in black with flames..It's not like it hasn't been done already.. I just figure if I get two figures, why not try to G-1 it up a bit..

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:03 pm

skywarp-2 wrote:
I am not sure if this is just a heavily modified version of the Deluxe, or a Third Party or KO.. But if it's a small conversion.. I would do it! It looks primo and sweet! The chest doesn't look like the standard deluxe.. Is that a TAKARA TOMY Custom? Anyone know what this is?? It says custom but you never know..

It's a heavy custom. I posted a video of it when I got my Hot Rod last week wishing it looked more like that far more accurate custom but even as is, he's a fun figure.

I'm tempted by the gun a shapeways user made but of course it adds more cost to a figure that wasn't particularly cheap to begin with. Still it really does add to the look of the figure as you can see in the pics.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/NVUXD ... lk-hot-rod

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:15 pm

itscramtastic wrote:Drat. I should've ordered two

Dammit your sig reminded me of the MP Hot Rod reprolabels and I forgot to order them when I ordered the TLK Optimus and Barricade stickers. I even have it bookmarked right next to my bookmarket of this very site. Duh. I am a fool.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:16 pm

Carnivius_Prime wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:
I am not sure if this is just a heavily modified version of the Deluxe, or a Third Party or KO.. But if it's a small conversion.. I would do it! It looks primo and sweet! The chest doesn't look like the standard deluxe.. Is that a TAKARA TOMY Custom? Anyone know what this is?? It says custom but you never know..

It's a heavy custom. I posted a video of it when I got my Hot Rod last week wishing it looked more like that far more accurate custom but even as is, he's a fun figure.

I'm tempted by the gun a shapeways user made but of course it adds more cost to a figure that wasn't particularly cheap to begin with. Still it really does add to the look of the figure as you can see in the pics.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/NVUXD ... lk-hot-rod

Wow! That's a cool accessory! It looks fantastic! I may have to get that too! Might I add, what a beautiful Alt Mode too! Wow! This guy just gets better and better!

On a side note. Here is the pathetic Transformers display at my local K-Mart. In the left corner you can't see, there's a Hot Rod from the Head Masters reboot toyline..I've got the MP.. don't need that version. I plan to hit Wal-Mart on my lunch hour next.. only 3 miles from me.. The FRANTIC search continues!!! :BOOM:

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:21 pm

I realised I still haven't got around to applying my Titans Return Hot Rod reprolabels to that figure. I ordered them when I just wanted to improve that figure but left it for a while after painting it up to look more Marvel comics like and the stickers might make it look too detailed.

I proably won't do thiiiiis though but just so it's out there... :-$

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:23 pm

Well so much for my theory that Walmart bailed on this exclusive figure. What a shame they didn't have this in store the day the Blu-Ray/DVD came out. Would have been really smart at this point to have packaged him with a version of the movie to generate some extra sales. Good ol' US toy distribution!

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:39 pm

Carnivius_Prime wrote:I realised I still haven't got around to applying my Titans Return Hot Rod reprolabels to that figure. I ordered them when I just wanted to improve that figure but left it for a while after painting it up to look more Marvel comics like and the stickers might make it look too detailed.

I proably won't do thiiiiis though but just so it's out there...

Actually, I'd probably do just the Gold and red Flame for the Hood, and call it a day. Tho, by the looks of the chest, you will have to center it and cut to match the hood break lines. I wonder if you place it on altmode, and use a hobby knife, would it be easier to get cut correctly and centered???

I'd be interested to see if you do, do it.. how it looks and how you did it.