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http://actoys.net/bbs/read.php?fid=99&tid=257813

actoys.net has provided fans with a full gallery of pictures for the upcoming Evil Hot Rod figure from the 2008 BotCon set.

Despite initial grumblings about the selection of characters and even the idea behind the decos...this year's set is shaping up to look quite nice (Read: will likely be expensive down the road...).

Wow that thing is awesome!
I love the deco, it all fits perfectly together, this and the Prime will look awesome together in a shelf.

OMG! he has black lipstick instead of a mustache!

Dead Metal wrote:OMG! he has black lipstick instead of a mustache!

Nah, it's just one of those really thin mustache/goatee combos.

Counterpunch wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:OMG! he has black lipstick instead of a mustache!

Nah, it's just one of those really thin mustache/goatee combos.

Hot Rod always was a pretty stylish Autobot.

Counterpunch wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:OMG! he has black lipstick instead of a mustache!

Nah, it's just one of those really thin mustache/goatee combos.

Yes but applied to the inside of his lip!

I guess it was easier that way, I mean why make a completly new head just to ad facial hair, and since the inside of the lip is molded on it's easier for the paint app guy to place the brush.

I dare say that 'stache suits the mold.

Dealer wrote::lol:

I dare say that 'stache suits the mold.

Seems like they're trying to G1 Scourge him up a little. I think that's pretty cool.

The rest of the set I could take or leave, but I'll definitely be hunting this one down. That alt mode color scheme is sweet on wheels.

Dagon wrote:

Dealer wrote::lol:

I dare say that 'stache suits the mold.

Seems like they're trying to G1 Scourge him up a little. I think that's pretty cool.

You know you're evil when you're carrying fluff on your upper lip

Counterpunch wrote:http://actoys.net/bbs/read.php?fid=99&tid=257813

actoys.net has provided fans with a full gallery of pictures for the upcoming Evil Hot Rod figure from the 2008 BotCon set.

Despite initial grumblings about the selection of characters and even the idea behind the decos...this year's set is shaping up to look quite nice (Read: will likely be expensive down the road...).

FCP'd...you'll be able to do this yourself soon enough.

very cool! i like the colors on this one! very stylish and distinguished!....his altmode somehow reminds me of the Knight Rider's car...

Is it just me or does this entire Mirror Universe thing seem kind of pointless with only one Heroic Decepticon? I mean, in the "real" universe, the Autobots are often outnumbered, but never this badly.

Deathsanras wrote:Is it just me or does this entire Mirror Universe thing seem kind of pointless with only one Heroic Decepticon? I mean, in the "real" universe, the Autobots are often outnumbered, but never this badly.

Predacons- 3 small deceps
Megatron, Starscream - 2 very large deceps...

So not just one by any means, the 2 most dangerous/courageous now I suppose/ Decepticons...

tigertracks 24 wrote:

Deathsanras wrote:Is it just me or does this entire Mirror Universe thing seem kind of pointless with only one Heroic Decepticon? I mean, in the "real" universe, the Autobots are often outnumbered, but never this badly.

Predacons- 3 small deceps
Megatron, Starscream - 2 very large deceps...

So not just one by any means, the 2 most dangerous/courageous now I suppose/ Decepticons...

Drench and his Minicon should round that group out and would make the total Decepticons = 7. (Which is what BotCon Pete told us there would be)

Maybe I’ll find it cheap on eBay someday…

I'm beginning to see a pattern with these Rodimus repaints. It's almost as predictable as the White Primes.

I love the color scheme, but I can't help but fell like that the robot mode is a square box with a head and limbs attached to it. Perhaps I will just keep him in car mode....

Remember: "With great mustache comes great responsibility."

I love this figure.

how much do you think they'll go for secondhand after botcon? i really want this but i dont wanna drop a hundred bucks on it or something.

JustinRODimus wrote:how much do you think they'll go for secondhand after botcon? i really want this but i dont wanna drop a hundred bucks on it or something.

That's about right...$75-$100 right after probably.

tigertracks 24 wrote:

JustinRODimus wrote:how much do you think they'll go for secondhand after botcon? i really want this but i dont wanna drop a hundred bucks on it or something.

That's about right...$75-$100 right after probably.

Let's PRAY you're right. I'd actually pay that. Pre-Botcon prices? Checked a couple of auctions and was shocked at this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-2008-BOTCON-Exclusive-Evil-Rodimus-RARE_W0QQitemZ120243998729QQihZ002QQcategoryZ753QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

!! And this from a seller with NO feedback! With over 3 days left!!!

Yikes. I hope a lot of people are willing to sell these after Botcon...I'm realistic but not insane.

TFBuyer wrote:

tigertracks 24 wrote:

JustinRODimus wrote:how much do you think they'll go for secondhand after botcon? i really want this but i dont wanna drop a hundred bucks on it or something.

That's about right...$75-$100 right after probably.

Let's PRAY you're right. I'd actually pay that.

wow, you would? really? are you rich?

That exclusive is freakin awesome. nice paint ap.

JustinRODimus wrote:wow, you would? really? are you rich?

Let's just say I support my hobby nicely enough with some free lance work. Tax return season was good to my family this year as well...

I fully realize that I could be staring at a $75-$100 figure after Botcon, but there's no way I'll get anywhere NEAR the $250+ mark for anything like that.

tigertracks 24 wrote:

Deathsanras wrote:Is it just me or does this entire Mirror Universe thing seem kind of pointless with only one Heroic Decepticon? I mean, in the "real" universe, the Autobots are often outnumbered, but never this badly.

Predacons- 3 small deceps
Megatron, Starscream - 2 very large deceps...

So not just one by any means, the 2 most dangerous/courageous now I suppose/ Decepticons...

Megatron was not announced at this point. And, Minicons? Why not count their weapons as Decepticons as well?

Fine. You get credit for them, but only to the same value as a G1 cassette. And I think that's pretty generous. So, 2 Decepticons take their 3 "cassettes" out for a stroll and encounter 8 evil Autobots. Still not seeing the even.

Plop them up together on a dedicated "Shattered" shelf and see what sort of balance you get.