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Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased

Posted by D-Maximal_Primal Jan 5, 2026 at 8:17am CST 3,164 views
Thanks to Takara, we have another teaser to share with you today, that of a re-do of G1 Hot Rod / Rodimus in the MPG line!

The teaser does not offer us too much information, but a full reveal cannot be too far behind. This will be a 3rd attempt at an MP-styled Hot Rod / Rodimus, following the early Rodimus Prime and then more cartoon-inspired MP which also received a Targetmaster repaint. Time will tell if this is an improvement on those 2 figures.

Check out the teaser below, and watch this space for a reveal in the near future!

Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased
Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased

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Re: Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased (view post)
Comment by angtre Jan 5, 2026
I reckon a new take on Rodimus Prime is long overdue, despite me having no interest into it whatsoever. I wonder if they'll stick to the Hot Rod "evolution" gimmick or go for separate figures.
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Comment by Perceptor1996 Jan 5, 2026
If this is a new mold then I just hope they stick to it either being a Hotrod, or a Rodimus Prime this time. That said I feel like this is just going to be another repaint of a old MP.
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Comment by JohnMc Jan 5, 2026
Another Hot Rod. I love Masterpiece, but it's beyond stale now. Just the same characters all over again. Plenty of G-1 characters left to do. Hell, plenty of Beast Wars characters to do as well.
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Comment by -Kanrabat- Jan 5, 2026
I once owned the first MP Rodimus. It was gigantic and awkward. I was never impressed with the 2.0 version so I skipped. Will this 3.0 version finally succeed?
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Comment by chuckdawg1999 Jan 5, 2026
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Thanks to Takara, we have another teaser to share with you today, that of a re-do of G1 Hot Rod / Rodimus in the MPG line!

The teaser does not offer us too much information, but a full reveal cannot be too far behind. This will be a 3rd attempt at an MP-styled Hot Rod / Rodimus, following the early Rodimus Prime and then more cartoon-inspired MP which also received a Targetmaster repaint. Time will tell if this is an improvement on those 2 figures.

Check out the teaser below, and watch this space for a reveal in the near future!

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The only way they'll get me to purchase this is if it's a simpler transformation AND the Targetmaster is included.
Re: Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased (view post)
Comment by Amelie Jan 6, 2026
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I would prefer if it was magenta, but this is a fine looking bot.
Re: Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased (view post)
Comment by Emerje Jan 6, 2026
Well, that's certainly a better sculpt in some ways. Not crazy about the "wings", but this is "Style Gen" like the upcoming Optimus so I guess they have a lot of liberties they can take. I doubts this will be a simple transformation, but the Style Gen series is supposed to be simpler so I guess we'll wait and see.

Emerje
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Comment by Overcracker Jan 6, 2026
Very interesting. Reminds me a little too much of Commander Roddy.

Just hope it's not $350 bucks.

My Roddy shelf will need to make room for him.

Also, can't wait for comparisons to MP-28 who is now 10 Years old.

Also, also, will it come with his targetmaster Firebolt or will we have to wait for a second release to see that.
And we'll get yet another fishing rod to toss into the accessory bin never to be seen again.
Re: Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased (view post)
Comment by Emerje Jan 6, 2026
Overcracker wrote:Just hope it's not $350 bucks.

Hasbro priced Style Gen Optimus Prime at $175 (BBTS is saying $200) so smaller Rodimus should be closer to $150. Hopefully.

Damn tariffs...

Emerje
Re: Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased (view post)
Comment by Overcracker Jan 6, 2026
Emerje wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Just hope it's not $350 bucks.

Hasbro priced Style Gen Optimus Prime at $175 (BBTS is saying $200) so smaller Rodimus should be closer to $150. Hopefully.

Damn tariffs...

Emerje


Thanks, hopefully.
Re: Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased (view post)
Comment by Syclone Jan 9, 2026
-Kanrabat- wrote:I once owned the first MP Rodimus. It was gigantic and awkward. I was never impressed with the 2.0 version so I skipped. Will this 3.0 version finally succeed?


Same story here. He was always one of my favorites so I'm hoping 3rd time is the charm...
Re: Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Jan 9, 2026
Syclone wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I once owned the first MP Rodimus. It was gigantic and awkward. I was never impressed with the 2.0 version so I skipped. Will this 3.0 version finally succeed?


Same story here. He was always one of my favorites so I'm hoping 3rd time is the charm...


One that did impress me is the stellar Studio Series voyager, who ironically is considered better than the MP 2.0. So, if this MP 3.0 is an improved version of the Studio Series figure, it may be worth it.
Re: Transformers MPG Hot Rod / Rodimus Teased (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Jan 9, 2026
Little surprised that Takara is calling him "Hot Rod" instead of "Hot Rodimus".
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