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

Posted by Emerje Jan 6, 2026 at 1:59pm CST 6,864 views

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Well, if you were looking forward to finally getting a Transformers: The Movie accurate pink Hot Rod into your collection you'll probably have to wait for them to show up in stores to get one. Surprise pre-orders opened today on both Target.com and Hasbro Pulse, but then sold out shortly after. It's possible Target will add more, but it may not be until after they're stocked in stores. Hot Rod is part of a large exclusive "MTMTE Collection" (what leaks referred to as a 40th Anniversary capsule) at Target that will also include Leader Optimus Prime and Megatron, Voyager Starscream and Scourge, Deluxe Hound and Prowl, and an Insecticon 3-pack. Probably not all at once, but we at least know from Hot Rod's listing that he should be released around April 1. Oh, but the best part is the price, $35! Hopefully it stays that price in stores. If that's not enough, while he does include all of the accessories of the original SS but also a sword and shield for a little shuttle training.

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 (view post)

Comment by Overcracker Jan 6, 2026

Think you missed a step there Mr. Photographer... :lol:

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...

Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast (view post)

Comment by Rodimus Prime Jan 6, 2026

Overcracker wrote:Think you missed a step there Mr. Photographer...

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 (view post)

Comment by Overcracker Jan 6, 2026

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Think you missed a step there Mr. Photographer...

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 (view post)

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 (view post)

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

Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast (view post)

Comment by Rodimus Prime Jan 7, 2026

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.

My guess is because it's Hot Rod's introduction scene.

Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast (view post)

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.

Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast (view post)

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 (view post)

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*

Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast (view post)

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.

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Re: Target Exclusive Studio Series Hot Rod Pre-Orders Launch and Sell Out Fast (view post)

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.