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News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:06 am

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...).

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:18 am

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!

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:32 am

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

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

by **Dagon** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:38 am

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.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:40 am

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.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:46 am

I dare say that 'stache suits the mold.

by **Dagon** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:50 am

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.

News Credits: 2 · by **TFBuyer** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:53 am

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.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:07 am

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

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:11 am

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.

News Credits: 1 · by **astig** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:20 am

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

by **Deathsanras** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:37 pm

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.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:07 pm

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...

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:31 pm

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)

News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:39 pm

Maybe I’ll find it cheap on eBay someday…

News Credits: 1 · by **The Chaos Bringer** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:59 pm

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

by **darkqueen01** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:59 pm

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....

News Credits: 7 · by **Geekee1** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:25 pm

Remember: "With great mustache comes great responsibility."

I love this figure.

by **JustinRODimus** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:27 pm

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.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:02 pm

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.

News Credits: 2 · by **TFBuyer** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:29 pm

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. 8-}

by **JustinRODimus** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:17 pm

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?

News Credits: 1 · by **OPTIMUS MAGNUS** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:05 am

That exclusive is freakin awesome. nice paint ap.

News Credits: 2 · by **TFBuyer** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:42 am

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.

by **Deathsanras** » Fri May 09, 2008 6:10 am

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.