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News Credits: 19 · Tue Aug 31, 2021 3:00 pm

It's already been officially mentioned in his product description that it interacts with a toy that may no longer be available. Not a big stretch to think it will be noted in the instructions even if it is weird.

News Credits: 11 · Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:00 pm

He's the resident British chef at Metroplex:

- https://youtu.be/-aIAxSwPlro

Ramulus hates him, for some odd reason...

News Credits: 332 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:34 am

So I've been spending time with Rodimus and have noticed a few things. The cannon IS meant to store in the trailer, there's a notch on the inside of the front of the trailer that allows the back hinge of the cannon to fit. It's still a bit of a pain to close but it will. Unfortunately every time I slide Rodimus into or out of the trailer the force required causes everything to pop open. Again, after massaging the sides the trailer will stay closed but it is a pain. Any tips to make my life easier?

News Credits: 11 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:57 am

chuckdawg1999 wrote:So I've been spending time with Rodimus and have noticed a few things. The cannon IS meant to store in the trailer, there's a notch on the inside of the front of the trailer that allows the back hinge of the cannon to fit. It's still a bit of a pain to close but it will. Unfortunately every time I slide Rodimus into or out of the trailer the force required causes everything to pop open. Again, after massaging the sides the trailer will stay closed but it is a pain. Any tips to make my life easier?

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News Credits: 101 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:42 am

That Rodimus thing is SS '07 Jazz all over again. People call the toy "crap" because they miss tabbing things in the right way.
Guess the usually unclear instructions don't help.

BTW, I "preordered" my Rodimus at Amazon.ca at 96$CAN instead of 120$CAN (all prices + taxes, of course) while it was "out of stock".
My purchase is now confirmed and the delivery date is set to be around September 13th. I'm looking forward experiencing Rodimus for myself to see what the hoopla is all about.

News Credits: 462 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:25 am

Kingdom Road Rage has a page up with official pics on Target.com.

News Credits: 4877 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:38 am

Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade, we now know that there is an official "reveal" for Transformers Kingdom Road Rage. The toy now has an official listing up on Target.com with stock images and even a video.

The item is not currently available for order or preorder. It is said to be a timed Red Card exclusive.

Here is the listing: https://www.target.com/p/transformers-g ... A-81473374

Product description:

Highlights
DISCOVER KINGDOM: Worlds collide when the Maximals and Predacons join the fight, coming together with the Autobots and Decepticons in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever

BEASTIFY THE BATTLEFIELD: Unleash the primal power of the beasts with the ancient and highly advanced F.O.S.S.I.L. technology. Sentient Fossilizer bots, infused with primordial energy, break apart and weaponize their allies. Use Deluxe Fossilizer figures to beastify this Autobot Road Rage figure with epic bone armor! (Each sold separately, subject to availability.)

G1-INSPIRED ALT MODE: This G1-inspired Autobot Road Rage toy converts from robot mode to sportscar mode in 21 steps. Converts from sportscar mode to flying car mode in 8 steps

AWESOME ACCESSORIES: Comes with blaster and missile launcher accessory that attaches behind figure’s shoulders in robot mode. Blaster and missile launcher accessories combine to form triple-barrel blaster accessory that attaches to the figure in flying car mode!

News Credits: 20 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 11:24 am

News Credits: 2 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:21 pm

I wonder if they bothered to fix the legs. This mold looks really cool, but the legs on my Tracks barely hold together well enough to allow it to stand up.

News Credits: 2 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:37 pm

Road Rage looks pretty good. Although I thought they would re-mould a small something else than just the head for a more traditional feminine look, but I dont know what. On the MP figure they did the head and thighs correct?

I always loved Tracks, but his figure has problems. Now mines looseness is fixed and I am way happier. I applied Future Wax to every joint in his legs and tightened the outer shin leg pin(thanks to everyone involved getting that info out there). So much better now and can hold any pose, plus everything holds together perfectly. Only problem I have with it now is all the clear plastic and the worry of snapping something. Please :HASBRO:

, stop using clear plastic. I mean anywhere on figures. Paint on the windows, it looks much better and I dont want to see a bunch of robot parts mashed/jumbled up inside anyway. At the very least no clear plastic on joints and stress areas.

News Credits: 42 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:50 pm

whacko wrote:I wonder if they bothered to fix the legs. This mold looks really cool, but the legs on my Tracks barely hold together well enough to allow it to stand up.

There is a do it yourself fix that was posted a few pages back in this thread. Basically the pins holding the legs together weren't pushed in far enough leaving the gap. You can use a pair of channel locks or pliers and a towel or pot holder (something to keep from gouging the plastic) and push them in the rest of the way.

Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:40 pm

william-james88 wrote:

Wonder if he'll be as crappy as Tracks?

News Credits: 11 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:59 pm

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News Credits: 462 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 2:00 pm

cruizerdave wrote:Wonder if he'll be as crappy as Tracks?

She

Wed Sep 01, 2021 2:40 pm

Even the product samples have the crack where the pin in the legs was driven through that Tracks had. Dang.

News Credits: 332 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:15 pm

primalxconvoy wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:So I've been spending time with Rodimus and have noticed a few things. The cannon IS meant to store in the trailer, there's a notch on the inside of the front of the trailer that allows the back hinge of the cannon to fit. It's still a bit of a pain to close but it will. Unfortunately every time I slide Rodimus into or out of the trailer the force required causes everything to pop open. Again, after massaging the sides the trailer will stay closed but it is a pain. Any tips to make my life easier?

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Thanks. I'm doing all that, guess I just have to massage the parts. Although I just separated Rodimus from the trailer now and nothing happened so it's just one of those things.

News Credits: 11 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:38 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:So I've been spending time with Rodimus and have noticed a few things. The cannon IS meant to store in the trailer, there's a notch on the inside of the front of the trailer that allows the back hinge of the cannon to fit. It's still a bit of a pain to close but it will. Unfortunately every time I slide Rodimus into or out of the trailer the force required causes everything to pop open. Again, after massaging the sides the trailer will stay closed but it is a pain. Any tips to make my life easier?

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Thanks. I'm doing all that, guess I just have to massage the parts. Although I just separated Rodimus from the trailer now and nothing happened so it's just one of those things.

I just separated both G1 and Kingdom Rodimus and they're both a bit scary to do. They both require (IMO) excessive force, which I believe is bad design. A simple clip and/or button (on the side?) could be depressed to "unlock" the coupling, making it far easier, and intuitive for users to understand the process.

News Credits: 8 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:06 pm

I’m not obvious to the Engineering flaws on this, but I actually really like the bit and carmodes on Tracks and I really like the colors of Road Rage on this. My reminder is set, I will be ordering this as soon as I can

I hope we get a Loud Pedal at least, and I think this mold could actually look really good as Prime-seque Vehicons.

I think I got lucky on Tracks, mine had lids together and stands fairly well. I wish there was a better way to get the foot over the thigh and I wish the arms pegged into something for flight mode instead of just hanging there

News Credits: 332 · Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:10 pm

primalxconvoy wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:So I've been spending time with Rodimus and have noticed a few things. The cannon IS meant to store in the trailer, there's a notch on the inside of the front of the trailer that allows the back hinge of the cannon to fit. It's still a bit of a pain to close but it will. Unfortunately every time I slide Rodimus into or out of the trailer the force required causes everything to pop open. Again, after massaging the sides the trailer will stay closed but it is a pain. Any tips to make my life easier?

PicsArt_1630479369764.png

Thanks. I'm doing all that, guess I just have to massage the parts. Although I just separated Rodimus from the trailer now and nothing happened so it's just one of those things.

I just separated both G1 and Kingdom Rodimus and they're both a bit scary to do. They both require (IMO) excessive force, which I believe is bad design. A simple clip and/or button (on the side?) could be depressed to "unlock" the coupling, making it far easier, and intuitive for users to understand the process.

Well the catch is on a spring so that's good. I don't see it breaking but who knows.

News Credits: 19 · Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:20 am

Might pick up roadrage first and see if I want to pick up tracks after. I'm liking how the car panels colors all match, the wings showing isn't as noticeable as tracks in car mode.

Thu Sep 02, 2021 1:15 pm

Looks neat, more in Bot mod than alt as it's busy with lines and looks too blocky. IMO

News Credits: 14 · Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:05 pm

Finally, My Kingdom Tracks has arrived! :KREMZEEK:

Along with a substantial haul of other stuff.

Roddy has been shipped and is in transit, hopefully should be here some time next week.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:48 pm

I finally got Kingdom Tracks to replace my old RTS one. I don't mind the ankles, but ...

Is it just me or is the vehicle mode just very small compared to the old one? But I want to know .... is the Corvette just a small car overall? I know it's weird, but the vehicle mode scale matters to me a bit. Not overwhelmingly so, but a bit, so it'd be helpful to know.

News Credits: 11 · Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:59 pm

Gauntlet101010 wrote:I finally got Kingdom Tracks to replace my old RTS one. I don't mind the ankles, but ...

Is it just me or is the vehicle mode just very small compared to the old one? But I want to know .... is the Corvette just a small car overall? I know it's weird, but the vehicle mode scale matters to me a bit. Not overwhelmingly so, but a bit, so it'd be helpful to know.