Images of New Alternators Rodimus?

Monday, April 30th, 2007 6:57AM CDT

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Member Beast_Wars of ACtoys.net has posted a very interesting image of what appears to be an Alternators Rodimus, repainted from the Mirage Ford GT mold, in bubble package.

Could this be the first of the post-movie Alternators? If this is indeed official, it's proof that the Alternators line will indeed see life again.

Check out the pics here.

Credit(s): Beast_wars of ACtoys.net

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Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103743)
Posted by Leonardo on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:01am CDT

Wow! Given that I hate white stripes on cars, I have to choose this over KISS Player Rodimus, even if the flames are tacky. I didn't expect the line to continue quite so soon, though.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103760)
Posted by Archibald Witwicky on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:07am CDT

I'm pretty genuinely shocked. I didn't see this coming *at all.* Makes me horribly happy though.

It also makes me horribly happy that I never bit the bullet and bought KP Hot Rod. I'm sure repro fishing rod/armblasters will start popping up soon enough.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103767)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:10am CDT

eh...

I dunno.

We hear nothing, from anywhere? No leaks, no case assortments, nothing?

Then this appears on some guy's bed?

I'm not sure all the chickens have hatched here yet.

It should be pointed out that the paper insert inside the bubble is not to full size. Usually the wrap around to the back of the package creating that circular window.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103770)
Posted by 1337W422102 on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:11am CDT

Looks good. I think that car looks a lot better in dark blue with the stripes, though.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103771)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:11am CDT

I was hoping this would get a State side release.

But after this, should the Alts come back, NO MORE REPAINTS!

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103773)
Posted by spiritofcat on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:12am CDT

Oooh, that's nice! I like the flames. Much better than Kiss Rodimus.
I hope the people who bought the Kiss version aren't too upset...

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103774)
Posted by Leonardo on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:12am CDT

Counterpunch wrote:Then this appears on some guy's bed?

Well, it could be a girl's bed.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103776)
Posted by Kayevcee on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:13am CDT

I'd have picked stripes over flames, myself.

A whole packaged sample is difficult to dispute. If items like this are starting to appear it's probably not more than a couple of months from release.

Rampant speculation time: one store chain has met with particular success with Alternators, and wishes to keep stocking it as a store exclusive line while everywhere else 'just' sells the mountains of TF movie merchandise. The last two Alts were exclusive to Wal-mart, weren't they? I guess that translates to Argos-exclusive in the UK, since they sell more Alts than anywhere else.

-Nick

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103791)
Posted by Skowl on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:20am CDT

Archibald Witwicky wrote:I'm pretty genuinely shocked. I didn't see this coming *at all.* Makes me horribly happy though.

It also makes me horribly happy that I never bit the bullet and bought KP Hot Rod.

Same here! This is really a great surprise! The Alternators are great, and I'm so glad they're coming back. And this figure just has 'awesome' written all over it - the Mirage Ford GT mold is so frikkin' beautiful, it really deserves a good repaint, and this one - I think - does it justice!

Woohoo! Alternators are back! :grin:

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103800)
Posted by Archibald Witwicky on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:23am CDT

I wouldn't get *too* excited about alts being back just yet.

It's worth considering that the Ford GT, Honda Civic, and Jaguar mold were all likely *very* expensive to procure.

It's more than possible that we'll see repaints of those three(most likely Hot Rod, Frenzy, and err...I dunno really), and THAT will be the end of Alts.

Though it's also entirely possible that if the movie does well, more car companies would be willing to give Hasbro deals for lesser cost.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103801)
Posted by Flint on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:23am CDT

Cool. Nice to see the alternators continuing. Still have to find Ravage and Rumble myself.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103807)
Posted by Leonardo on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:24am CDT

Archibald Witwicky wrote:It's more than possible that we'll see repaints of those three(most likely Hot Rod, Frenzy, and err...I dunno really), and THAT will be the end of Alts.

Could anyone else see Ravage being repainted into Rampage?

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103809)
Posted by Anonymous on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:25am CDT

I think it looks really nice. The paper insert could just be a bit more forward than it should be, and if it was scootched back a bit it'd be fine. I'm not sure, I'm not intimitely familiar with these bubble packages.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103811)
Posted by Archibald Witwicky on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:26am CDT

Leonardo wrote:
Archibald Witwicky wrote:It's more than possible that we'll see repaints of those three(most likely Hot Rod, Frenzy, and err...I dunno really), and THAT will be the end of Alts.

Could anyone else see Ravage being repainted into Rampage?

Personally, I figure it'll be that yellow cassette lion of Blasters. I'm completely blanking on his name right now.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103813)
Posted by Leonardo on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:27am CDT

Archibald Witwicky wrote:
Leonardo wrote:
Archibald Witwicky wrote:It's more than possible that we'll see repaints of those three(most likely Hot Rod, Frenzy, and err...I dunno really), and THAT will be the end of Alts.

Could anyone else see Ravage being repainted into Rampage?

Personally, I figure it'll be that yellow cassette lion of Blasters. I'm completely blanking on his name right now.

Steeljaw. I could sort of see that, I suppose.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103823)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:33am CDT

If we're going to see a last hurrah of repaints, I'd like to go ahead and see Broadblast brought over here.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103827)
Posted by Archibald Witwicky on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:34am CDT

Counterpunch wrote:If we're going to see a last hurrah of repaints, I'd like to go ahead and see Broadblast brought over here.

Ah, right. I knew I was forgetting a mold that hadn't had a repaint yet.

I'd personally prefer it be either Ironhide or Ratchet though.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103866)
Posted by Sean on April 30th, 2007 @ 7:55am CDT

If he ever appears as being some SDcomicon exclusive, I think i'd play it smart by ordering him through ActionHQ

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103898)
Posted by Dragonslayer on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:31am CDT

Dude! That looks kickass!

Please Lord, bring it to America :PRAY:

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103905)
Posted by --B-- on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:37am CDT

Please be true.

PLEASE!!

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103911)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:43am CDT

Oh if this is true I can finally get Rodimus without the ridiculous female figure

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103913)
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:46am CDT

WOWOWOW! I very much hope this is legit. I reeeeeally didn'y want to have to pay nearly $100 to get this figure. Especially since I only collect Alts. I'm so glad to see this. Also I know that packaging COULD be Photoshopped straight from Mirage but the paint deco on the hood is very different and looks pretty professional. I'd take this as a real upcoming product unless I'm informed otherwise. I'd gladly take repaints of the Scion as Ironhide and we NEED Frenzy to happen. I can see Alts returning in a big way. I mean, at the very least we'd get these last four molds repainted. Bring em on!

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103915)
Posted by --B-- on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:46am CDT

Did anyone but me notice that the back of the packaging says "Habro Canada" at the bottom of the picture. Not Hasbro U.S. Maybe a Canadian exclusive.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103916)
Posted by Scaleface on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:47am CDT

Hurray for any transformers news that doesn't involve Bayformers or deformed munchkin transformers! I'd buy this one.

Any chance of the Scion Blaster Alternator next?

Of course what we really need to Optimus Prime Alternator with a new head and green paint as Kup!

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103917)
Posted by Redimus on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:50am CDT

If this is true, it is indeed good news.
Hot Rod/Rodimus should always have flames.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103918)
Posted by Swerve on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:50am CDT

At first I thought someone repainted a Mirage and then used the Reprolabels sticker set. After comparing the Reprolabels flames to these they look different. These look painted on. The other thing I noticed is that it does have a Hot Rod head instead of the Mirage head.

I prefer the Kiss Players look a little more, especially the collapsible fishing rod on his forearm giving that G1 exhaust look. I kind of also liked the white stripes, I don't really care for the way the flames were done on this figure. I think I also agree with 1337W422102 about this car looking better in Blue with white stripes, but I do welcome this addition if the figure is legit. I'll be happy to see the Alternators line continue and the Ford GT is one of my favorite molds. Technically I believe this will be the fourth time it has been used (Mirage, Kiss Rodimus, BT Clear Mirage, and Alt Rodimus).

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103920)
Posted by skywarp-2 on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:52am CDT

Finally!! now I don't have to pay like 100 bucks for the Kiss Player Rodimus, and the flames look qwuite good, i hope they decided to add back in the diecast on this relaunch of the Alternators.. or atleast go with some diecast.. but I'm probably dreaming, still nice to see them release him stateside..the autobot symbol on the hood looks a little small though..overall i like the Flames better, it goesnwith the name Rodmimus and harkens back to the original Hot rod... what a nice addition to my collection, i'm currently on an Alternators binge and won't stop till I have em all, by the way did Hasbro ever rerelease the Alternators that were in the boxes in the new bubble packaging, because I have like the very first Alternators releases and their in those clunky boxes...which for this line look better in bubble packaging for display purposes?

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103921)
Posted by Exulted Unicron on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:56am CDT

Isn't it just a repainted kiss roddy?

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103923)
Posted by Starscream on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:57am CDT

Botcon exclusive

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103926)
Posted by Leonardo on April 30th, 2007 @ 8:58am CDT

Exulted Unicron wrote:Isn't it just a repainted kiss roddy?

It could well be.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103928)
Posted by skywarp-2 on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:00am CDT

Damn your right No fishing rods??? WTF!!! I mean come one, that was like king of the nostalgia perks and was uber cool!!! what the hell man!!! Its gotta have that, plus the arm canons are cool.. Ok, I'm gonna catch hell for this one, and I know exactly from who.. but I will say it anyways...

HASBRO!!!! why is it everytime they get something and they have a chance to produce it very well.. they somehow miss that mark, its like ok, they give us what we will think is cool, then they leave off a few things and it just ruins it...HAlf assed!!!! I'm just glad they didn't leave off the Kiss Rodimus Head, and do a repaint of the mirage head.. oh man that would have sucked ass, but it is entirely possible it could have come down that way, I have no faith in Hasbro.. they are alweays hit or miss and not reliable in their toy design decisions..

Looks like I may buy the Kiss version after all, or atleast some pipes to add to his arms.. plural.. i always wondered why they didn't include the pipes on both arms.. so i hope someone releases them..in addition to this american release of Rodimus, then maybe that way i can save some money..

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103930)
Posted by Leonardo on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:02am CDT

I don't see why the fishing rod would be included; that was a KISS accessory. None of the other Alts. have had such accessories.

The arm cannons would be nice, though. :-(

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103937)
Posted by guara on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:05am CDT

I dunno, but i think this is simply a work of a skilled kitbasher who painted his KP Rodimus, repackaged it in Alt-ish box and is to be up for auction on eBay...

Because of this:
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php?id=899&size=1&image=22

The desc. text reads "Opening Hatchback" on Mirage's box as opposed to "Opening Engine Cover" on the rumored Alt Rodimus, though i'm not sure if there was such inconsistencies in the other Alts.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103939)
Posted by skywarp-2 on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:06am CDT

Leonardo wrote:I don't see why the fishing rod would be included; that was a KISS accessory. None of the other Alts. have had such accessories.

The arm cannons would be nice, though.

Because it ties him to G-1 nd yes no other one has that accessory, that is true, but why is that?? Why not have a little more then we are used tyo getting, I mean they are just plastic pipes that combine to form a fishing rod, but they tie the Alternator back tot he G-1 Hotrod from the fishing scene in the 1986 Movie, and the arm canons are alos centric to that character.. its just halfassed to me without those arm canons..

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103943)
Posted by Leonardo on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:09am CDT

Yes, the lack of arm cannons is a little disappointing. We don't even know if this is official yet, though. Personally, I miss the yellow spoiler on his back (doesn't bother me so much in car mode).

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103946)
Posted by WhiteNoise on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:13am CDT

Sweet. I can't afford the after-market prices on Binaltech Hot Rod so this is great news to start my week.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103948)
Posted by Redimus on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:15am CDT

skywarp-2 wrote:
Leonardo wrote:I don't see why the fishing rod would be included; that was a KISS accessory. None of the other Alts. have had such accessories.

The arm cannons would be nice, though.

Because it ties him to G-1 nd yes no other one has that accessory, that is true, but why is that?? Why not have a little more then we are used tyo getting, I mean they are just plastic pipes that combine to form a fishing rod, but they tie the Alternator back tot he G-1 Hotrod from the fishing scene in the 1986 Movie, and the arm canons are alos centric to that character.. its just halfassed to me without those arm canons..

Are you ever happy?
Do you ever post less than a small novel?
Will Monty Pythen ever find the Holy Grail?

PS. Since when has repaint NOT equaled half assed?

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103950)
Posted by skywarp-2 on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:16am CDT

WhiteNoise wrote:Sweet. I can't afford the after-market prices on Binaltech Hot Rod so this is great news to start my week.

Damn!! thanks for reminding me, i really need to take a shower and go into the office today.. I have to call an attorney about a real estate deal thats been in Limbo....I'll check back with you guys later this evening.. usually late like 11PM EST..

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103952)
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:17am CDT

please be real so i dont have to get the kiss players version.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103957)
Posted by Ravage XK on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:20am CDT

Looks OK but would rather stick the painted goodness of the Kiss Version.

Hope this means that the Alts are indeed still alive. After seeing Rumble's rather lacking effort I thought they had decided to kill them off.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103958)
Posted by skywarp-2 on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:20am CDT

Redimus wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:
Leonardo wrote:I don't see why the fishing rod would be included; that was a KISS accessory. None of the other Alts. have had such accessories.

The arm cannons would be nice, though.

Because it ties him to G-1 nd yes no other one has that accessory, that is true, but why is that?? Why not have a little more then we are used tyo getting, I mean they are just plastic pipes that combine to form a fishing rod, but they tie the Alternator back tot he G-1 Hotrod from the fishing scene in the 1986 Movie, and the arm canons are alos centric to that character.. its just halfassed to me without those arm canons..

Are you ever happy?
Do you ever post less than a small novel?
Will Monty Pythen ever find the Holy Grail?

PS. Since when has repaint NOT equaled half assed?

Yes I'm very happy, i'm white and by nature always smiling.. but seriously, i'm happy, and there is alot to be happy about, especially with the movie coming and merchandise galore, plus I have my Masterpiece Megatron and a Skywarp repaint coming out... ahhhh good times.... and no I don't always post a small novel, but is it really worth my time to post short little comments??

I'm not sure about Monty..

yeah a repaint can equal halfassed, unless its done very well...then it improves the previous release..

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103959)
Posted by Leonardo on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:20am CDT

There's a BT Rodimus?

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103961)
Posted by Ravage XK on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:21am CDT

Monty Python did find the grail, they just never told anyone.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103963)
Posted by Ravage XK on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:23am CDT

Leonardo wrote:There's a BT Rodimus?

Yes, kind of. http://www.tfzone.co.uk/browse/product. ... 266&page=1

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103965)
Posted by Redimus on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:23am CDT

Leonardo wrote:There's a BT Rodimus?

Indeed, what he said.
When did this happen?

Ravage XK wrote:Monty Python did find the grail, they just never told anyone.

Stop that! Silly!

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103967)
Posted by Leonardo on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:24am CDT

Redimus wrote:
Leonardo wrote:There's a BT Rodimus?

Indeed, what he said.
When did this happen?

Your text isn't red. Just thought you should know.

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103975)
Posted by Redimus on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:28am CDT

Leonardo wrote:
Redimus wrote:
Leonardo wrote:There's a BT Rodimus?

Indeed, what he said.
When did this happen?

Your text isn't red. Just thought you should know.

I edited it. You're too quick for me!
I wasnt expecting the Spanish Inquisition!

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103979)
Posted by Sean on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:29am CDT

Oh skywarp-2 is also from Virginia ? alright another Virginian I'v got a neighbor here at the energonpub forums .

Re: Images of New Alternators Rodimus? (103980)
Posted by Ravage XK on April 30th, 2007 @ 9:29am CDT

Nobody expects the.