chuckdawg1999 wrote:Legends Rodimus is an interesting figure. Most fans would agree that the original Classics mold has needed an update, well we got that update plus a downsizing. I'm a bit disappointed that the mold wasn't adjusted further to allow the ax weapon to be pegged in, in robot mode thus creating the iconic spoiler. If you're a fan of the character or the mold I can recommend this as a solid purchase.
Video Review for Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Legends Rodimus
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Jul 29, 2015 at 8:58pm CDT
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Comment by Ultra Markus
Jul 29, 2015
how about a rodimus prime combiner body instead 

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Comment by fighterknight
Jul 29, 2015
Well I've been out of collecting Transformers for a while and I didn't think I'd come back to it. That said I am really impressed with the Combiner Wars line. When I saw Optimus I knew I had to have him because the sculpt looked so good. Now I'm hooked on getting the rest of the line.
I was disappointed to see Rodimus as a legend class. Was that done solely for the reason to make him a chest piece?
I was disappointed to see Rodimus as a legend class. Was that done solely for the reason to make him a chest piece?
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It may also be a reference to Star Convoy, along with Battle Core Optimus Prime's new combiner mode head sculpt. Star Convoy was the resurrected for of Optimus Prime much later in the Japanese G1 series. In that form, Hot Rod served has Star Convoy's Targetmaster.
Comment by Wolfman Jake
Jul 29, 2015
fighterknight wrote:I was disappointed to see Rodimus as a legend class. Was that done solely for the reason to make him a chest piece?
It may also be a reference to Star Convoy, along with Battle Core Optimus Prime's new combiner mode head sculpt. Star Convoy was the resurrected for of Optimus Prime much later in the Japanese G1 series. In that form, Hot Rod served has Star Convoy's Targetmaster.
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And speaking of Star Convoy, this year marks another figure who is a huge callback to that. He just came out in Japan and I think he would be totally awesome paired up with a "micromaster" rodimus:




Also, I think they made him rodimus simple because the alt mode was very reminiscent of him.
Comment by william-james88
Jul 29, 2015
Wolfman Jake wrote:fighterknight wrote:I was disappointed to see Rodimus as a legend class. Was that done solely for the reason to make him a chest piece?
It may also be a reference to Star Convoy, along with Battle Core Optimus Prime's new combiner mode head sculpt. Star Convoy was the resurrected for of Optimus Prime much later in the Japanese G1 series. In that form, Hot Rod served has Star Convoy's Targetmaster.
And speaking of Star Convoy, this year marks another figure who is a huge callback to that. He just came out in Japan and I think he would be totally awesome paired up with a "micromaster" rodimus:




Also, I think they made him rodimus simple because the alt mode was very reminiscent of him.
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Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Jul 30, 2015
Crappy Rodimus figure. The Classics mold may be a lil dated in articulation and such but it's still a vastly superior representation of the character to this waste of plastic.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 30, 2015
Micromaster.Wolfman Jake wrote:fighterknight wrote:I was disappointed to see Rodimus as a legend class. Was that done solely for the reason to make him a chest piece?
It may also be a reference to Star Convoy, along with Battle Core Optimus Prime's new combiner mode head sculpt. Star Convoy was the resurrected for of Optimus Prime much later in the Japanese G1 series. In that form, Hot Rod served has Star Convoy's Targetmaster.
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Comment by Wolfman Jake
Jul 30, 2015
Thank you, Sabr. 

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Comment by william-james88
Jul 30, 2015
Actually, you know what? That totally works. The CHUG Deluxe Rodimus would be an updated version of the original Rodimus, while this new rodimus is not a further upgrade but instead an updated version of the micromaster 

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Transformers G1 1986 Hot Rod (Hot Rodimus) Gallery

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Comment by Cobotron
Aug 2, 2015
We were all thinking it. Someone had to do it.
Might as well be me.

When Skywarp is adorned, the wearer inherits the teleportation ability.
Might as well be me.


When Skywarp is adorned, the wearer inherits the teleportation ability.

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Comment by leokearon
Aug 2, 2015
Well SMYTHS have Battle Core Optimus down for the middle of September so he won't be out until the middle of October at the earliest.
http://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/toys ... me-figure/
http://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/toys ... me-figure/
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Comment by Va'al
Aug 2, 2015
Courtesy of a number of users, in particular Victor Wong, on the Hong Kong based Facebook group HK-TF, we have some in-package and in-hand images of the white and gold redeco of the Voyager Optimus Prime toy from the Transformers Generations Combiner Wars line: Battle Core Optimus! The toy is made to reflect the IDW comic appearance in the Combiner Wars event, and is intended to form Optimus Maximus with the upcoming Prowl, Ironhide, Mirage and Sunstreaker deluxes - check out the mirrored images below.
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Comment by Burn
Aug 2, 2015
Well, that's one figure I won't have to worry about tracking down.
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Comment by Va'al
Aug 2, 2015
Not a fan, Burn?
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Comment by Mindmaster
Aug 2, 2015
80% bought, but only because of the uncanny resemblance to Nova Prime. Just needs a pair of wings and booties and BLAM makeshift Generations Nova Prime.
Psst, third parties, that's your cue!
Psst, third parties, that's your cue!
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Right there with you.
Comment by william-james88
Aug 2, 2015
Burn wrote:Well, that's one figure I won't have to worry about tracking down.
Right there with you.
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Comment by Rodimus Prime
Aug 2, 2015
Thank you. I bought Skywarp for this exact reason. I bought Blackjack as well, so I'll see who looks better as a bra.Cobotron wrote:We were all thinking it. Someone had to do it.
Might as well be me.![]()
When Skywarp is adorned, the wearer inherits the teleportation ability.

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Comment by peaces
Aug 2, 2015
love that white prime. would like to see more pics of skywarp on menasor.
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Ditto, although if they actually made the full armor addons as his trailer it would be cool!
Comment by ThunderThruster
Aug 2, 2015
Mindmaster wrote:80% bought, but only because of the uncanny resemblance to Nova Prime. Just needs a pair of wings and booties and BLAM makeshift Generations Nova Prime.
Psst, third parties, that's your cue!
Ditto, although if they actually made the full armor addons as his trailer it would be cool!
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Comment by dragons
Aug 2, 2015
Never notice primes hand go past his knees same with combiner wars combiners very gorilla like prime legs need to be long proportions on his arms are weird,
Original prime colors are better
Original prime colors are better
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Comment by OptimalOptimus2
Aug 2, 2015
Surprisingly, this Optimus figure has more paint details than the original Voyager Class Optimus Prime. I'm surprised nobody noticed.