Lets us know if you're excited about finally getting a pink Hot Rod (that isn't a redeco of the G1 figure) and if you managed to snag one of these off of either store in the Seibertron Energon Pub forums!
Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast
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Jan 6, 2026 at 1:59pm CST
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Lets us know if you're excited about finally getting a pink Hot Rod (that isn't a redeco of the G1 figure) and if you managed to snag one of these off of either store in the Seibertron Energon Pub forums!
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Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast
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Comment by Overcracker
Jan 6, 2026
Think you missed a step there Mr. Photographer...

Looks interesting. Not sure I need a second version of this mold for a sword and shield and a red hinge. Also, since it's a Target Exclusive, it's going to be very hard to for me to get anyway. sigh...

Looks interesting. Not sure I need a second version of this mold for a sword and shield and a red hinge. Also, since it's a Target Exclusive, it's going to be very hard to for me to get anyway. sigh...
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I'm not worried about getting this, I'm very happy with the previous release. The new extras are not worth the higher price and the hassle. Maybe down the road if he's available.
Comment by Rodimus Prime
Jan 6, 2026
Overcracker wrote:Think you missed a step there Mr. Photographer...![]()
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I'm not worried about getting this, I'm very happy with the previous release. The new extras are not worth the higher price and the hassle. Maybe down the road if he's available.
Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast
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Yeah, won't rush out to try to find him. But if it ever crosses my path and is not offensively priced, I may pick it up. "May" being the operative word here.
Comment by Overcracker
Jan 6, 2026
Rodimus Prime wrote:Overcracker wrote:Think you missed a step there Mr. Photographer...![]()
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I'm not worried about getting this, I'm very happy with the previous release. The new extras are not worth the higher price and the hassle. Maybe down the road if he's available.
Yeah, won't rush out to try to find him. But if it ever crosses my path and is not offensively priced, I may pick it up. "May" being the operative word here.
Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast
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Comment by Till-all-R1
Jan 6, 2026
That's typical of these types of exclusive preorders. Good thing I have zero interest in Magenta Hot Rod, that's not pink, so nothing to worry about missing out on or trying to track down. However, if this happens with Starscream I'll be very upset...
Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast
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Comment by Silver Wind
Jan 6, 2026
Right out the gate, I couldn't keep a straight face. "It's not pink, it's light-ish red!"
Also, much as I like the Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime character, I have to wonder why the focus on the fishing scene for the box packaging. Not necessarily bad, just... odd.
$35 price is the real surprise here, though. :P
Also, much as I like the Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime character, I have to wonder why the focus on the fishing scene for the box packaging. Not necessarily bad, just... odd.
$35 price is the real surprise here, though. :P
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Comment by Rodimus Prime
Jan 7, 2026
My guess is because it's Hot Rod's introduction scene.Silver Wind wrote:Right out the gate, I couldn't keep a straight face. "It's not pink, it's light-ish red!"
Also, much as I like the Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime character, I have to wonder why the focus on the fishing scene for the box packaging. Not necessarily bad, just... odd.
Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast
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Comment by Rodimus Prime
Jan 8, 2026
So apparently the next MTMTE collection figure will be a single re-release of Hound from the 5-pack.
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If it is the same figure then the Sunstreaker we're getting is probably also the same figure.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Jan 8, 2026
Rodimus Prime wrote:So apparently the next MTMTE collection figure will be a single re-release of Hound from the 5-pack.
If it is the same figure then the Sunstreaker we're getting is probably also the same figure.
Emerje
Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast
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Identical Hound toy or a slight tweak to justify the single release?
I recall some peeps purchased the 5-pack just for Hound. Now this announcement...
*acts surprised*
Comment by megatran
Jan 8, 2026
Rodimus Prime wrote:So apparently the next MTMTE collection figure will be a single re-release of Hound from the 5-pack.
Identical Hound toy or a slight tweak to justify the single release?
I recall some peeps purchased the 5-pack just for Hound. Now this announcement...
*acts surprised*
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Identical.
Comment by Overcracker
Jan 9, 2026
megatran wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So apparently the next MTMTE collection figure will be a single re-release of Hound from the 5-pack.
Identical Hound toy or a slight tweak to justify the single release?
I recall some peeps purchased the 5-pack just for Hound. Now this announcement...
*acts surprised*
Identical.
Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast
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Bunker?
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jan 9, 2026
Overcracker wrote:megatran wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So apparently the next MTMTE collection figure will be a single re-release of Hound from the 5-pack.
Identical Hound toy or a slight tweak to justify the single release?
I recall some peeps purchased the 5-pack just for Hound. Now this announcement...
*acts surprised*
Identical.
Bunker?