More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con

Posted by Qwan Dec 4, 2017 at 2:18am CST 18,182 views

Toy News

View Discussion Sign in or Join to reply

From his appearance at Tokyo Comic Con (which took place from December 1st to 3rd) and via Twitter users @7777_diver and @MASABON2011, we have a couple more images to share of Takara Tomy's upcoming Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus! The figure, shown off next to other Masterpiece figures including the recently-released and upcoming MP-12+ Sideswipe and MP-39 Sunstreaker respectively, sports the same deco seen in previously-released images.

The first photo appears to depict his colors as skewing closer to the last release of the mold rather than the darker maroon that MP-40 has been previously shown to be, but it's almost certainly just the lighting or contrast in that one image, as the second photo seems to show the more commonly advertised colors from this release. If you were wondering how MP-40's deco is expected to stack up against the previous version, MP-28, check out the comparison images from August this year!

Check out the images of the figure below, and take in all its glory in two surprisingly different sets of lighting! Seeing these images, do you have any more thoughts on how MP-40 stacks up against MP-28, or just how it stands as a toy on its own? Let us know in the Energon Pub!

Transformers News: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con

More Bots. More News. More Awesome.

Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast

7 hours ago 810 views

Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased

1 day 13h ago 1,295 views

Transformers Missing Link Grimlock Teased

1 day 13h ago 1,100 views

Age of the Primes Deluxe Powerglide, Swerve, Ratchet and Smokescreen Revealed

Dec 21, 2025 8,985 views

Holiday Sale plus 10% off coupon! Transformers #27, GI Joe #15, Furman's Astrobots, Christmas Comics and more at the Seibertron Store

Dec 10, 2025 3,073 views

AotP Swindle First Look Plus Bruticus Prototype Shows Possibly Better Proportions

Dec 5, 2025 9,446 views

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Hydrargyrus Dec 4, 2017

So... this guy is like the ‘Animation Error’ edition? (+Targetmaster)

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Randomhero Dec 4, 2017

MagicDeath wrote:So... this guy is like the ‘Animation Error’ edition? (+Targetmaster)

Yes. He’s based completely off the AKOM animation from Rebirth...something that was never released in Japan. Even down to the windshield crotch.

It’s honeatly kind of amazing.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Sabrblade Dec 4, 2017

Randomhero wrote:
MagicDeath wrote:So... this guy is like the ‘Animation Error’ edition? (+Targetmaster)

Yes. He’s based completely off the AKOM animation from Rebirth...something that was never released in Japan.

Yeah it was. On Laserdisc, DVD, and soon on Blu-Ray.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Dec 4, 2017

Sabrblade wrote:
Randomhero wrote:
MagicDeath wrote:So... this guy is like the ‘Animation Error’ edition? (+Targetmaster)

Yes. He’s based completely off the AKOM animation from Rebirth...something that was never released in Japan.
Yeah it was. On Laserdisc, DVD, and soon on Blu-Ray.

It's worth mentioning that the Japanese dub of The Rebirth uses the US names for most characters, not the pre-established Japanese ones. In this case, Hot Rodimus was simply called Hot Rod (ホットロッド Hotto Roddo), something not reflected in the MP if I may add.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Dec 5, 2017

Still can't wait for this dude. Targetmaster MP's for the win!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Va'al Feb 13, 2018

We have, after a long stint of radio silence, a new image of the latest offering from the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece line: the Targetmaster version of Hot Rodimus, relabelled as MP-40! The image, mirrored below from the Singaporean fan group on Facebook Planet Iacon, only really shows the box for the figure, with the Long Life Design Award label and very minor shots of the Targetmaster itself, only in weapon mode on the stock photography. You can take a closer look in one of our previous articles covering the set, here, and join the conversation in the Energon Pub!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Feb 13, 2018

Can't wait Can't wait Can't wait!

He should be coming in a few weeks, I'm hyped.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Acesmcgee Feb 13, 2018

I loved this Hot Rod mold, but I may pick this up only if I find it on sale at some point. The rebirth color scheme is interesting for a talking point. Actually, you know what, I may pick this up as a gift for a friend who always threatens to steal my Hot Rod.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Va'al Feb 15, 2018

https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.st ... =3&theater

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Va'al Feb 22, 2018

Courtesy of site sponsor RobotKingdom, we have some new images of the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece release of MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus, and specifically of the collector coin that will accompany the Hasbro Asia (outside of Japan) releases of the new offering in the line.

You can find the image of the coin in its carded sleeve below, with the latter sporting the iconic Hot Rod chest / car hood flames, and the coin itself showing the Targetmaster name under Rodimus' face. Check it out, alongside some tiny robot Firebolt images too, which was first seen with the MP-9 version of the character!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Cyberpath Feb 23, 2018

In-hand pix..

- - - From げんもん Photo Vault - - -

- - - From @Alfes2010 - - -

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Feb 23, 2018

Thanks to a heads up from our resident Takara expert Cyberpath, we now have some new in-hand images of the new Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus with Firebolt! The new masterpiece figure is a redeco of the original MP-28 mold, with fewer accessories and the added inclusion of his Targetmaster Firebolt, which itself is a redeco of the Hasbro exclusive masterpiece that came with Hasbro's Rodimus Prime. The new paint work is also based on the Generation 1 3-part episode "The Rebirth."

Check out all the new in hand images, courtesy of げんもん Photo Vault and アルフェス2010：ひげひげ休止. Let us know what you think of this Msaterpiece in the comments section below!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by chuckdawg1999 Feb 24, 2018

I'll have mine Monday. Can't wait to fiddle with the Targetmaster

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Cyberpath Feb 24, 2018

Comparison pic --

Source: @Kazumasa_yskn

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Va'al Feb 24, 2018

Thanks to a tip from fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath, we have a couple more in-hand images of Takara Tomy's latest figure in the Transformers Masterpiece line compared to a previous iteration of the same character (and mold, really): MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus with Targetmaster Firebolt, joined my MP-28 Hot Rodimus.

This set below, via Japanese toy bloggers Alfes2010 and Kazumasa_yskn, is to be enjoyed accompanied by the previous batch of images reported on here! You can see there are a couple of differences, especially the darker hue of the latest version of the character - but are they enough to make you double dip, or were you waiting for this version anyway? Let us know in the Energon Pub discussion boards!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by DMSL Feb 24, 2018

Looks nice, but i already have the first one so i will pass on this. I hope they fixed the clearance issue in carmode. Having a carmode that can't roll is a little silly.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by chuckdawg1999 Feb 24, 2018

It looks like from these pics Roddy can hold Firebolt fine. Unless they changed the mold from the US MP09 release

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by dragons Feb 24, 2018

Something always wanted to know since Takara made hotrod master piece figure solo will they release new rodimus figure solo ?

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Rodimus Prime Feb 24, 2018

My only complaint about the TM version is the white on the crotch piece. If it was orange or burgundy like the rest of it, it would be fine. Otherwise, MP-40 looks better than MP-28 color scheme wise.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus from Tokyo Comic Con (view post)

Comment by Ultra Markus Feb 24, 2018

its a bit funny that takara that has this target master Hotrod when Hotrod was never a targetmaster in the japanese only Headmasters show only ended up being Rodimus Prime again
but still a nice rendition though ;)^