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Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released

Posted by kuhlio Jan 23, 2026 at 10:49am CST 5,737 views
Following the teaser images, official images of the upcoming MPG Hot Rod have been revealed as well as preorders from many Japanese retailers. MPG-20 provides a newly styled Masterpiece Figure of the classic character and is following some style ques from the upcoming MPG-17 Optimus Prime Style Generation.
Hotrod comes complete with dual blasters, as well as the signature saw, and two grease fittings to repair any damaged Masterpiece Autobots. What looks like a stand is also included, but doubles as accessory storage to keep all the parts on Hotrod in bot mode. Pictures also highlight some cool shades that look to be integrated into the robot mode head.
Release date looks to be scheduled for mid October of 2026.


















Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released
Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released

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Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by alexison Jan 23, 2026
This MP-Hot Rod did not skip leg day.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by Whifflefire Jan 23, 2026
I can only see this as SS86 Hot Rod. It will be interesting to see how they compare side by side.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by megatran Jan 23, 2026
Pizza slicer also serves as a butt wiper...
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Jan 24, 2026
Whifflefire wrote:I can only see this as SS86 Hot Rod. It will be interesting to see how they compare side by side.


You and me both.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by Perceptor1996 Jan 24, 2026
Hotrod's my favorite character and I haven't been able to get his Masterpiece. I look at this and honestly just don't want it at all.

If they had to do something like this I would have rather they used the Classics design to upscale into this inside. At least that would have been a little different.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by megatran Jan 26, 2026
Perceptor1996 wrote:Hotrod's my favorite character
*snip*

Not Perceptor?
*runs away*
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Jan 31, 2026
Unboxing and review of the MPG-17 Optimus Prime:



News it if it's the first time we see it fully.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Feb 2, 2026
With the unboxings for MPG Prime, I am kinda getting more interested, though I would prefer a unique deco to get him in
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Feb 2, 2026
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:With the unboxings for MPG Prime, I am kinda getting more interested, though I would prefer a unique deco to get him in


A Nemesis repaint is a given, but I wonder if they'll go crazy with it like for MP-10?

For example, the Duck Camo.

Image
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by triKlops Feb 2, 2026
That Duck Camp deco was amazing. I never got my hands on it but wished i did. A G1 repaint in that would be great as well.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by chuckdawg1999 Feb 2, 2026
megatran wrote:
Perceptor1996 wrote:Hotrod's my favorite character
*snip*

Not Perceptor?
*runs away*


Yeah, I was wondering the same thing.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:With the unboxings for MPG Prime, I am kinda getting more interested, though I would prefer a unique deco to get him in


Ditto, then I remember the price.

Oof, I made the mistake of watching the transformation video, I kinda really want it now.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by steve2275 Feb 12, 2026
-Kanrabat- wrote:Unboxing and review of the MPG-17 Optimus Prime:



News it if it's the first time we see it fully.

looks cool
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Feb 12, 2026
I'm so close to have mine.
Tomorrow, I'll have it, despite having to pay another 36$CAN in custom fees.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by Nemesis Destron Mar 6, 2026
I'm shocked N appalled that it's going to be a year till MPG Soundwave's minion cassettes will be shipped, I mean seriously HasTak!? :BANG_HEAD: :VEHI:
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by Overcracker Mar 6, 2026
Mine just got here aaaand, definitely not up to MP standards.

Still, having fun with it. We’ll report later if I have any QC issues.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by Overcracker 1 day 8h ago
The Full Van Damme
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IMG_2722 2.jpg

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Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- 1 day 7h ago
Overcracker wrote:Mine just got here aaaand, definitely not up to MP standards.

Still, having fun with it. We’ll report later if I have any QC issues.


What do you mean by "MP standards?" Because that can mean anything.

If "MP" mean being a Masterpiece of something that appeared in media, then this Optimus is certainly not a "Masterpiece." Even looks, quality, and fun varies if you compare, for example, MP01, MP10, and MP44.
For me, this MPG Optimus is definitely MP standard in the MP10 category. He's very nice overall and his transformation is not annoying.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by chuckdawg1999 1 day 1h ago
Overcracker wrote:The Full Van Damme
IMG_2735.jpeg

IMG_2722 2.jpg

IMG_2736.jpeg


Looks like this guy sold out everywhere.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- 1 day 1h ago
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Overcracker wrote:The Full Van Damme
IMG_2735.jpeg

IMG_2722 2.jpg

IMG_2736.jpeg


Looks like this guy sold out everywhere.


There's one available at Mandarake for 15K yen plus shipping.
Re: Official Images of MPG Hot Rod have been Released (view post)
Comment by Overcracker 1 day ago
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Mine just got here aaaand, definitely not up to MP standards.

Still, having fun with it. We’ll report later if I have any QC issues.


What do you mean by "MP standards?" Because that can mean anything.

If "MP" mean being a Masterpiece of something that appeared in media, then this Optimus is certainly not a "Masterpiece." Even looks, quality, and fun varies if you compare, for example, MP01, MP10, and MP44.
For me, this MPG Optimus is definitely MP standard in the MP10 category. He's very nice overall and his transformation is not annoying.


It's not quite on the level of other Masterpiece toys I own in transformation and overall feel. I don't own MP-01, 10 or 44 though so can't compare with those, but compared with say Optimus Primal, Hot Rod, its a simpler more intuitive transformation and a chunkier feel than those. It' feels like a larger retail prime with a few more features, but lacks the overall finesse of those other figures in its transformation and delivery. But I think that was the point of it. It's also not a bad thing, its just not the MP type I am used to

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Looks like this guy sold out everywhere.

It's available on amazon.com for $250 if you really, really want one.
https://www.amazon.com/T-Spark-Transformers-Masterpiece-MPG-17-Optimus/dp/B0F37D3LDB/?tag=seibertron07-20
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