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MyFigureCollection.net collection · 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

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: 462 · 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.

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: 1646 · 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!

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: 6 · 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.

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 · 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: 332 · 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 · Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:58 am

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

MyFigureCollection.net collection · 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: 14 · 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 · 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: 14 · 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.

Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:52 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote: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?

Same story here. He was always one of my favorites so I'm hoping 3rd time is the charm...

News Credits: 101 · Fri Jan 09, 2026 2:09 pm

Syclone wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote: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?

Same story here. He was always one of my favorites so I'm hoping 3rd time is the charm...

One that did impress me is the stellar Studio Series voyager, who ironically is considered better than the MP 2.0. So, if this MP 3.0 is an improved version of the Studio Series figure, it may be worth it.

News Credits: 462 · Fri Jan 09, 2026 9:03 pm

Little surprised that Takara is calling him "Hot Rod" instead of "Hot Rodimus".

Sun Jan 18, 2026 10:08 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Syclone wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote: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?

Same story here. He was always one of my favorites so I'm hoping 3rd time is the charm...

One that did impress me is the stellar Studio Series voyager, who ironically is considered better than the MP 2.0. So, if this MP 3.0 is an improved version of the Studio Series figure, it may be worth it.

Looks like you pretty much called it right on the nose. I'm still a little underwhelmed. Was really hoping for a Rodimus. Still, if the price is right....

News Credits: 2 · Wed Jan 21, 2026 5:07 am

So going back to a sensitive subject....Raiden. :-P

Can everyone please comment on the 2 best trainbots involved???
I won't dare get every trainbot from this train wreck, my wallet just doesn't need it. But having just 2 that are the best would suffice for me....my thanks! :VEHI:

News Credits: 101 · Wed Jan 21, 2026 2:14 pm

Just a bit more, and I'll have that new MP Optimus (who is ironically not a "Masterpiece" of anything) in hand. If only Hobby Search would charge my card and ship the damn thing already! :-(

News Credits: 60 · Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:29 am

Following the teaser images, official images of the upcoming MPG Hot Rod have been revealed as well as preorders from many Japanese retailers. MPG-20 provides a newly styled Masterpiece Figure of the classic character and is following some style ques from the upcoming MPG-17 Optimus Prime Style Generation.
Hotrod comes complete with dual blasters, as well as the signature saw, and two grease fittings to repair any damaged Masterpiece Autobots. What looks like a stand is also included, but doubles as accessory storage to keep all the parts on Hotrod in bot mode. Pictures also highlight some cool shades that look to be integrated into the robot mode head.
Release date looks to be scheduled for mid October of 2026.