New images of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus
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Posted by Cyberpath on August 9th, 2017 @ 4:50am CDT
Posted by Kurona on August 9th, 2017 @ 4:51am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 5:24am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 5:34am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 5:37am CDT
itscramtastic wrote:Hooray!! I basically already have him then!! Wooooooooooooo!!
Your toyhax reprolabels on your hot rod look swish. I may get those at some point. I like the extra details the original toy had so this is neat.
Posted by Emerje on August 9th, 2017 @ 5:52am CDT
At least he isn't pink.
Emerje
Posted by wilcosu35 on August 9th, 2017 @ 7:05am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on August 9th, 2017 @ 7:13am CDT
This looks great. Those lower legs and that metallic dark red/maroon, ooh, too nice
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 7:26am CDT
I really like them too!! If you look at some of my older pictures of him (when I first applied the labels) I had the forehead crest ones on there (similar to the detailing this new Hot Rodimus has) which looked great but kept peeling up on the edges. That, and the front tire tread labels not clearing enough, are the only complaints I have with that set!! Totes worth it.Carnivius_Prime wrote:Your toyhax reprolabels on your hot rod look swish. I may get those at some point. I like the extra details the original toy had so this is neat.itscramtastic wrote:Hooray!! I basically already have him then!! Wooooooooooooo!!
Oh I'm not hating, I'm just glad it isn't much different than what I already have. If it was, I'd be sad and have to buy the new!! It does look great though!! I am interested to see if they resolved any clearance issues though. It would be nice!!ScottyP wrote:They must only sell haterade to quench thirst where y'all live.
This looks great. Those lower legs and that metallic dark red/maroon, ooh, too nice
Posted by zodconvoy on August 9th, 2017 @ 7:30am CDT
Sigh, getting one.
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 7:32am CDT
It is just different enough isn't it!! The legs are growing on me!zodconvoy wrote:Ugh, juuuust different enough for me to care.
Sigh, getting one.
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 7:34am CDT
And the vents in alt mode, and the interior in alt mode!! Wish he had separate flaps for the front of his legs at the hips like he does on the sides though. That would've been nice to re-do that piece.itscramtastic wrote:It is just different enough isn't it!! The legs are growing on me!zodconvoy wrote:Ugh, juuuust different enough for me to care.
Sigh, getting one.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 7:34am CDT
itscramtastic wrote:I really like them too!! If you look at some of my older pictures of him (when I first applied the labels) I had the forehead crest ones on there (similar to the detailing this new Hot Rodimus has) which looked great but kept peeling up on the edges. That, and the front tire tread labels not clearing enough, are the only complaints I have with that set!! Totes worth it.
Yeah I'm not a big fan of cartoon accuracy as such and find it all a bit bland and empty looking but those stickers really make the figure more to my tastes with the extra detailing. When Toyhax finally release The Last Knight Voyager Optimus Prime stickers (they've mentioned sets for two TLK figures have been made for next month's update but didn't say which) I'll likely add the MP Hot Rod sticker set to my order too.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2017 @ 10:02am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 10:22am CDT
*Awaits picture*Sabrblade wrote:Ugh, they colored Hot Rod's waist like Rodimus Prime's infamous AKOM animation error windshield waist.
I vaguely remember the image, but I know you'll find it
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2017 @ 10:25am CDT
I'll do you one better than a mere screencap. Have a McFeely-original G1 Facts chart (click it for full size):itscramtastic wrote:*Awaits picture*Sabrblade wrote:Ugh, they colored Hot Rod's waist like Rodimus Prime's infamous AKOM animation error windshield waist.
I vaguely remember the image, but I know you'll find it
Posted by Sigma Magnus on August 9th, 2017 @ 10:26am CDT
As for that new deco though, it confuses me...what is it supposed to represent?
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 10:29am CDT
Thank you Sabrblade!!Sabrblade wrote:I'll do you one better than a mere screencap. Have McFeely-original G1 Facts chart (click it for full size):itscramtastic wrote:*Awaits picture*Sabrblade wrote:Ugh, they colored Hot Rod's waist like Rodimus Prime's infamous AKOM animation error windshield waist.
I vaguely remember the image, but I know you'll find it
Here's your reward. My deskbots for the day in Targetmaster variety.
Posted by Desslok2201 on August 9th, 2017 @ 10:29am CDT
Now they'll probably announce an MP Omega Supreme for $600 and I'll start crying again
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 10:50am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I'll do you one better than a mere screencap. Have McFeely-original G1 Facts chart (click it for full size):itscramtastic wrote:*Awaits picture*Sabrblade wrote:Ugh, they colored Hot Rod's waist like Rodimus Prime's infamous AKOM animation error windshield waist.
I vaguely remember the image, but I know you'll find it
Seems they've done the whole figure's colour scheme like AKOM. The shoulders being filled in with the reddish colour rather than light grey and the head's shades being inverted definitely match the AKOM version. Light colour strip going down the lower legs too.
On the #3 pic how the heck are the wheels supposed to turn into burgundy?
Posted by Kurona on August 9th, 2017 @ 11:15am CDT
Sigma Magnus wrote:Personally, a new deco and Offshoot was exactly what I expected.
As for that new deco though, it confuses me...what is it supposed to represent?
Apparently how he looked in some scenes of The Rebirth.
So instead of something more interesting or unique like the toy or clear plastic or something... we get the off-model animation error. Yay.
Posted by RodimusRex on August 9th, 2017 @ 11:34am CDT
Kurona wrote:Sigma Magnus wrote:Personally, a new deco and Offshoot was exactly what I expected.
As for that new deco though, it confuses me...what is it supposed to represent?
Apparently how he looked in some scenes of The Rebirth.
So instead of something more interesting or unique like the toy or clear plastic or something... we get the off-model animation error. Yay.
It's actually consistently how Akom colored Rodimus Prime. No Rebirth link I'm aware of.
The red is also more crimson whereas the previous is more Scarlet. The chest flames are simplified.
It's a Rodimus Prime S3 model error homage. And Prime spent whole episodes colored this way.
It's kind of similar to how they based TM Kup on error coloring that Kup had for whole episodes.
My inference is that Takara is treating consistent coloring errors as Targetmaster deco.
Maybe Dirge colored Cyclonus will be Targetmaster Cyclonus someday.
Posted by frogbat on August 9th, 2017 @ 11:35am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 11:42am CDT
frogbat wrote:If I dint have the previous versions n I might consider this.. prefer having the targetmaster over accessories I don't use in displaying him. Wish they wouldn't use the chrome tho...
I hate the damn fishing rod. I never use it with Hot Rod and it's too damn long to fit in my usual tidy box of action figure accessories. Targetmasters are so mucb better.
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 11:46am CDT
I've realized I haven't displayed him with the fishing rod once now that you made that comment.Carnivius_Prime wrote:I hate the damn fishing rod. I never use it with Hot Rod and it's too damn long to fit in my usual tidy box of action figure accessories. Targetmasters are so mucb better.frogbat wrote:If I dint have the previous versions n I might consider this.. prefer having the targetmaster over accessories I don't use in displaying him. Wish they wouldn't use the chrome tho...
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on August 9th, 2017 @ 12:19pm CDT
Added to the queue. The very very end of the queue.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 12:33pm CDT
itscramtastic wrote:I've realized I haven't displayed him with the fishing rod once now that you made that comment.Carnivius_Prime wrote:I hate the damn fishing rod. I never use it with Hot Rod and it's too damn long to fit in my usual tidy box of action figure accessories. Targetmasters are so mucb better.frogbat wrote:If I dint have the previous versions n I might consider this.. prefer having the targetmaster over accessories I don't use in displaying him. Wish they wouldn't use the chrome tho...
I tried to make mine copy your figure's pose cos it's cool.
Posted by zodconvoy on August 9th, 2017 @ 12:36pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:On the #3 pic how the heck are the wheels supposed to turn into burgundy?
How the heck is his windshield supposed to get in front of and below the front bumper?
Posted by shajaki on August 9th, 2017 @ 12:43pm CDT
Pretty much sums up my feelings. For all their good lately, this kind of makes me feel disillusioned. And even with all the explanations, no ones said what the deal is with those stripes on the shins...Kurona wrote:I'm not entirely sure there's a word in the English lexicon to describe the extents to which I'm underwhelmed and disappointed right now. Is this really it? What's the red strip on his legs even supposed to be? Why did you even bother redecoing him for this release if this is all you're going to do?
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 12:46pm CDT
Nailed it, Carn!!Carnivius_Prime wrote:I tried to make mine copy your figure's pose cos it's cool.
Is that the OS Arcee?! And which Targetmaster?
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 12:50pm CDT
itscramtastic wrote:Nailed it, Carn!!Carnivius_Prime wrote:I tried to make mine copy your figure's pose cos it's cool.
Is that the OS Arcee?! And which Targetmaster?
Yeah that's weijang's OS Arcee (with the removable backpack bits I've left on in this shot) and Firebolt's a chopped/glued/painted/reconfigured PCC Pinpoint. No way I could afford proper ones so had to make my own and I got Pinpoint in a cheap lot of random 2nd hand TF toys.
shajaki wrote: And even with all the explanations, no ones said what the deal is with those stripes on the shins...
I did offer a thought that it could be the way his shins were often shaded in the cartoon. The front of them appearing much lighter than the other sides. I dunno.
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 12:55pm CDT
Ah, disillusionment. Totes a word, Chrome didn't correct it.shajaki wrote:Pretty much sums up my feelings. For all their good lately, this kind of makes me feel disillusioned. And even with all the explanations, no ones said what the deal is with those stripes on the shins...
I mean, I would've preferred a Black Hot Rod redeco, it's nice that Takara buyers get the Targetmaster that came out years ago finally. Still wondering what they did to the handle to get it to stay in place on car mode. That's gonna be neat.
Also! The stripes are there for good measure.
Very nice Carnivus, very nice indeed!! Gotta get those weapons where you can!!
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:00pm CDT
itscramtastic wrote:Very nice Carnivus, very nice indeed!! Gotta get those weapons where you can!!
Thanks. And replicating your figure's pose made me realise Hot Rod can bend forwards at the waist. I didn't notice that before. Knew he could turn at the waist (even that is a bonus when it's available on a figure though I can understand on some where transformation doesn't allow for it) but yeah didn't realise he had that extra articulation there too. Cheers.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:01pm CDT
shajaki wrote:And even with all the explanations, no ones said what the deal is with those stripes on the shins...
Posted by Cyberpath on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:08pm CDT
He's reaaaaaally posable. And after tightening up his joints in his legs he's even better!!Carnivius_Prime wrote:Thanks. And replicating your figure's pose made me realise Hot Rod can bend forwards at the waist. I didn't notice that before. Knew he could turn at the waist (even that is a bonus when it's available on a figure though I can understand on some where transformation doesn't allow for it) but yeah didn't realise he had that extra articulation there too. Cheers.itscramtastic wrote:Very nice Carnivus, very nice indeed!! Gotta get those weapons where you can!!
Excellent work, Sabrblade!Sabrblade wrote:shajaki wrote:And even with all the explanations, no ones said what the deal is with those stripes on the shins...
Is that Autobot emblem larger on this guy? I thought it looked bigger but I have mine covered up by the Reprolabel (making it close to that size). Carnivus Prime's shot made me realize it I think!!Cyberpath wrote:Here's one more...
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:12pm CDT
The shin stripes, however, are a case of Takara treating the lighting/shading on Hot Rod's shins as literally as possible.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:13pm CDT
itscramtastic wrote:He's reaaaaaally posable. And after tightening up his joints in his legs he's even better!!
Mine do seem pretty tight overall. Dunno if that's cos it was a cheap 'KO' version that may have improved on any joint loosness? I dunno. It did include the Matrix to put in his chest which i been told the official release doesn't.
See now I feel I shouldn't even be posting in this topic cos I bought the very cheap (but very high quality) one from china whereas a lot of you folk probably spent lots of money on official product.
Posted by galvatron00 on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:22pm CDT
I'm not gonna judge (nor am I here to) Carn!! I did read that the KO improved things, even adding clearance in alt mode!! And a free Matrix is always nice. I should probably get a KO to take on adventures.Carnivius_Prime wrote:Mine do seem pretty tight overall. Dunno if that's cos it was a cheap 'KO' version that may have improved on any joint loosness? I dunno. It did include the Matrix to put in his chest which i been told the official release doesn't.itscramtastic wrote:He's reaaaaaally posable. And after tightening up his joints in his legs he's even better!!
See now I feel I shouldn't even be posting in this topic cos I bought the very cheap (but very high quality) one from china whereas a lot of you folk probably spent lots of money on official product.
Hooray errors!! If they get the color right (by accident on a few) is it an error of an error that ends up being accurate?!Sabrblade wrote:So just so it's clear, this deco is accurate to how Hot Rod looked in The Rebirth, in which he was colored in Rodimus Prime's animation-erroneous deco that AKOM made frequent use of in Season 3. So hes accurate to an incorrect color scheme.
The shin stripes, however, are a case of Takara treating the lighting/shading on Hot Rod's shins as literally as possible.
Posted by Cyberpath on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:22pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:37pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:40pm CDT
The engine block lifts up to provide another weapon port even on the non-Targetmaster version? I did not know this. I was using the guns on the roof... which to be honest I think I prefer anyways as it makes more sense (especially if he has passengers who'd like to actually see out of the windshield properly) and just looks better. But yeah I didn't know about that.
Posted by Cyberpath on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:47pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:
The engine block lifts up to provide another weapon port even on the non-Targetmaster version? I did not know this. I was using the guns on the roof... which to be honest I think I prefer anyways as it makes more sense (especially if he has passengers who'd like to actually see out of the windshield properly) and just looks better. But yeah I didn't know about that.
Yeah, there are two configurations, here's a closer look --
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:51pm CDT
Cyberpath wrote:Yeah, there are two configurations, here's a closer look --
Thanks. Yeah, I definitely prefer them on the roof plus you use both then and not have one laying about. Still it's nice to have options. Not sure how many guns the new one has. Obviously the targetmaster and I can see one of the normal guns now in red, but if you still get both normal guns you can stick those on the roof with the TM in the engine block and Hot Rod can be reeeally well-armed in vehicle mode then.
Also that orange on the rear of the car under the spoilers seems odd. But worse is the much more obvious pieces through the windshield, now very light grey where they are the regular reddish colour on the regular MP
Posted by shajaki on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:53pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:shajaki wrote:And even with all the explanations, no ones said what the deal is with those stripes on the shins...
Sorry, Carn, must'v missed that. Thanks SabreCarnivius_Prime wrote:I did offer a thought that it could be the way his shins were often shaded in the cartoon. The front of them appearing much lighter than the other sides. I dunno.
Same, but I guess I can get behind this. I still don't like the white error crotch....itscramtastic wrote:I mean, I would've preferred a Black Hot Rod redeco,
Where at?D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Pre-ordered. This looks fantastic, and I love it far more than the original MP release
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:53pm CDT
TFsourceshajaki wrote:Where at?D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Pre-ordered. This looks fantastic, and I love it far more than the original MP release
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:54pm CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:57pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:You know, I wouldn't be surprised if Takara were to name this figure "Hot Rod" instead of "Hot Rodimus" since he was called "Hot Rod" instead of "Hot Rodimus" n the Japanese dub of "The Rebirth".
"Hot Rodimus" according to Amazon Japan, at least:
トランスフォーマー MP-40 ターゲットマスターホットロディマス
Transformers MP-40 Target Master Hot Rodimus
Posted by Kurona on August 9th, 2017 @ 3:20pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on August 9th, 2017 @ 4:53pm CDT