Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime

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We have waited years for an official toy from Hasbro and Takara that transforms Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime. While some have complained about the toy that they have spent years dreaming about, there is no doubt that the figure is a fitting addition to the Masterpiece toy line. And what better way to hear the positives about the toy, if not from the most well known Hot Rod fan in the Transformers community, Canada's own Protoman. He's the reason why Animated Rodimus Minor has the popped collar, he's got the craziest and most well-versed collection of Hot Rod/Rodimus toys (Yes.. even Hot Rod Shampoo), so check out his review of the Masterpiece figure below!

For a comedic look at the figure, it's Seibertron.com's voice-actor extraordinare and overall great guy, jon3pnt0. Check out his review, or should I say, Optimus Prime's review of the Masterpiece toy embed below.

Have Rodimus in your hands right now? Then why not join in on the discussion in our forums. Proclaim the figure's greatness or contribute to his ridicule!

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Credit(s): jon3pnt0, Protoman, optibotimus

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Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178183)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 6th, 2011 @ 3:45am CST

Sooo glad I passed.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178184)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on February 6th, 2011 @ 3:47am CST

Whoa, I didn't realize the other Rodimus Prime toys there were. Including that vinyl toy.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178186)
Posted by TeletranPrime on February 6th, 2011 @ 3:50am CST

He at least could have sown the transformation, im so intrigued how the same toy can change from Hot Rod to Rodimus. I could have just looked at more photos.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178192)
Posted by im ruined on February 6th, 2011 @ 4:45am CST

kinda cool but ill stick with FPROJECT rodimus. Now if only we could get a better faceplate for it

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178206)
Posted by Mykltron on February 6th, 2011 @ 5:51am CST

Wow, he's a real fanatic. He sounds like a religious nut!

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178216)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on February 6th, 2011 @ 8:18am CST

Well, I appreciate the review Protoman did, and he managed some good shots of the figure, and I was intrigued by the amount of Hotrod toys out there because I didn't know how many repaints there actually were. However, he sounds like a total nutter. He spends more time babbling than he does talking about the toy. He completely skips over the transformations and almost half of the video he just talks about how much he loves the toy and just glazes over the vehicle mode, at least he warns that his review is just going to be about him gushing.

Also, I'm going to put Rodimus' trailer on over and over now just out of spite. This thing is really irritating to watch in the context of a real review, but I can understand (kinda) that he just felt awesome enough about the toy to put it on video. The risk he ran with people thinking he was sounding crazy didn't matter to him, so I guess that's cool. Still though..... nutter.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178225)
Posted by Darclipto on February 6th, 2011 @ 8:43am CST

That second video was funny as hell! :lol:

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178228)
Posted by Fenrir Prime on February 6th, 2011 @ 8:51am CST

TeletranPrime wrote:He at least could have sown the transformation, im so intrigued how the same toy can change from Hot Rod to Rodimus. I could have just looked at more photos.

Optibotimus has a whole review on his youtube account, though he isn't so crazy about the toy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V68FT39f ... ture=feedu

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178260)
Posted by El Duque on February 6th, 2011 @ 11:37am CST

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178325)
Posted by Sodan-1 on February 6th, 2011 @ 2:55pm CST

"Zamboni from hell." XoD It's funny because it's true!!

I think optibotimus has hit the nail squarely on the head. For a $200 product from a premiere toy manufacturer, you should really be getting perfection. Even the most tenacious Hot Rod hater can't argue with how sexy all four modes look, but I can't think of anything more inexcusable than a Transformer that isn't fun to transform.

I watched all three reviews from start to finish (haven't got much to do), and even Protoman's review filled me with uncertainty about the quality. Optibotimus sounded really exasperated at times.

I thought this would be my first Masterpiece. I'm very relieved I decided to hold off until reviews came out. Epic pass!

NOTE: Does anyone else think Protoman's assistant looked like she was there against her will? Perhaps held hostage by an army of Hot Rod figures.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178331)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 6th, 2011 @ 3:16pm CST

Sodan-1 wrote:"Zamboni from hell." XoD It's funny because it's true!!

I think optibotimus has hit the nail squarely on the head. For a $200 product from a premiere toy manufacturer, you should really be getting perfection. Even the most tenacious Hot Rod hater can't argue with how sexy all four modes look, but I can't think of anything more inexcusable than a Transformer that isn't fun to transform.

I watched all three reviews from start to finish (haven't got much to do), and even Protoman's review filled me with uncertainty about the quality. Optibotimus sounded really exasperated at times.

I thought this would be my first Masterpiece. I'm very relieved I decided to hold off until reviews came out. Epic pass!

NOTE: Does anyone else think Protoman's assistant looked like she was there against her will? Perhaps held hostage by an army of Hot Rod figures.

Not really "sexy" either (regarding the girl), hahaha.

Grimlock is the Best MP imo, even though a lot of you agree it is Optimus. You migh be right as I've never held it physically, but the vehicle mode seems wierd with the indented area under the windshield. Grimlock on the other hand is 100% in all modes, with the only drawbacks being somewhat limited dino head movement, and no place to store weapons.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178382)
Posted by Naked Magnus on February 6th, 2011 @ 5:50pm CST

CRAP! Mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow from BBTS! I had no idea MP Roddy would be this bad! I am VERY glad I saw these reviews today. I skimmed through optibotimus' review because it was so dang long, but I got the point. I am slightly OCD and if I had broken Roddy myself, it would have just driven me nuts! Now I know to take extra care when transforming him and ensure beforehand I have at least an hour or two set aside in advance. I can easily see myself getting into a hurry and breaking this.

What scares me most is that optibotimus says that MP Roddy is even more fragile than MP Megs! I actually got scared reading the reviews for MP Megs that, to this day, I have not transformed him. He is the only transformer that I own and that I have not transformed. After tomorrow, that number may increase to two.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178593)
Posted by Pontimax 01 on February 6th, 2011 @ 11:25pm CST

I watched 95% of Optibotimu's review. While I have no intention of getting MP09, I do have an MP01L on preorder at BBTS. I'm wondering and worried now that if they used such cheap and obvious cost cutting on him, then will they screw up the reissue of OP the same way? Yeah, the previous releases were good, but after seeing this, I seriously worry about what I'm going to be dropping my money on.

Maybe they'll cheapen MP01 up too with lower grade plastic and crappy QC, or even delete the diecast out of him. I dunno, but I lost my confidence over this.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178600)
Posted by EdabanG on February 6th, 2011 @ 11:49pm CST

I have both Masterpiece Megatron and Masterpiece Rodimus Prime, and I think that Megatron is more complex of a transformation than Rodimus. Rodimus was $100 more expensive than Megatron on the other hand. I have a little OCD myself and I actually enjoy the transformation to Rodimus' Alt Mode from either Hot Rod or Rodimus Prime (basically the same). I have even been able to get my Rodimus to roll back and forth across my desk. I have uploaded video to my youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/edabang?fea ... WiFEYwa_80
I am very happy with my Masterpiece Rodimus Prime(maybe I got a "good" one).
Oh yeah, BTW, I haven't been brave enough to go into Rodimus Prime Alt Mode yet.
Can't bring myself to marking up the spoiler...

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178610)
Posted by epicvoiceguy on February 7th, 2011 @ 12:16am CST

I thought that THIRD review was AWESOME!!!

Thanks, for posting mine,... er, I mean, PRIME'S review of Rodimus! At least I didn't make it 47 minutes long. It took me longer than THAT to transform!

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178639)
Posted by Autobot032 on February 7th, 2011 @ 4:47am CST

MINDVVIPE wrote:
Sodan-1 wrote:"Zamboni from hell." XoD It's funny because it's true!!

I think optibotimus has hit the nail squarely on the head. For a $200 product from a premiere toy manufacturer, you should really be getting perfection. Even the most tenacious Hot Rod hater can't argue with how sexy all four modes look, but I can't think of anything more inexcusable than a Transformer that isn't fun to transform.

I watched all three reviews from start to finish (haven't got much to do), and even Protoman's review filled me with uncertainty about the quality. Optibotimus sounded really exasperated at times.

I thought this would be my first Masterpiece. I'm very relieved I decided to hold off until reviews came out. Epic pass!

NOTE: Does anyone else think Protoman's assistant looked like she was there against her will? Perhaps held hostage by an army of Hot Rod figures.

Not really "sexy" either (regarding the girl), hahaha.

Grimlock is the Best MP imo, even though a lot of you agree it is Optimus. You migh be right as I've never held it physically, but the vehicle mode seems wierd with the indented area under the windshield. Grimlock on the other hand is 100% in all modes, with the only drawbacks being somewhat limited dino head movement, and no place to store weapons.

She's not there against her will, and there's no need to be making comments such as "ugly".

That's the man's wife you're talking about. Show some respect.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178656)
Posted by Sodan-1 on February 7th, 2011 @ 6:40am CST

Autobot032 wrote:
MINDVVIPE wrote:
Sodan-1 wrote:"Zamboni from hell." XoD It's funny because it's true!!

I think optibotimus has hit the nail squarely on the head. For a $200 product from a premiere toy manufacturer, you should really be getting perfection. Even the most tenacious Hot Rod hater can't argue with how sexy all four modes look, but I can't think of anything more inexcusable than a Transformer that isn't fun to transform.

I watched all three reviews from start to finish (haven't got much to do), and even Protoman's review filled me with uncertainty about the quality. Optibotimus sounded really exasperated at times.

I thought this would be my first Masterpiece. I'm very relieved I decided to hold off until reviews came out. Epic pass!

NOTE: Does anyone else think Protoman's assistant looked like she was there against her will? Perhaps held hostage by an army of Hot Rod figures.

Not really "sexy" either (regarding the girl), hahaha.

Grimlock is the Best MP imo, even though a lot of you agree it is Optimus. You migh be right as I've never held it physically, but the vehicle mode seems wierd with the indented area under the windshield. Grimlock on the other hand is 100% in all modes, with the only drawbacks being somewhat limited dino head movement, and no place to store weapons.

She's not there against her will, and there's no need to be making comments such as "ugly".

That's the man's wife you're talking about. Show some respect.

I didn't think that he'd chloroformed her off the street, but just because she's married to the man doesn't mean she wouldn't rather be doing something else.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178668)
Posted by Autobot032 on February 7th, 2011 @ 7:52am CST

Sodan-1 wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:
MINDVVIPE wrote:
Sodan-1 wrote:"Zamboni from hell." XoD It's funny because it's true!!

I think optibotimus has hit the nail squarely on the head. For a $200 product from a premiere toy manufacturer, you should really be getting perfection. Even the most tenacious Hot Rod hater can't argue with how sexy all four modes look, but I can't think of anything more inexcusable than a Transformer that isn't fun to transform.

I watched all three reviews from start to finish (haven't got much to do), and even Protoman's review filled me with uncertainty about the quality. Optibotimus sounded really exasperated at times.

I thought this would be my first Masterpiece. I'm very relieved I decided to hold off until reviews came out. Epic pass!

NOTE: Does anyone else think Protoman's assistant looked like she was there against her will? Perhaps held hostage by an army of Hot Rod figures.

Not really "sexy" either (regarding the girl), hahaha.

Grimlock is the Best MP imo, even though a lot of you agree it is Optimus. You migh be right as I've never held it physically, but the vehicle mode seems wierd with the indented area under the windshield. Grimlock on the other hand is 100% in all modes, with the only drawbacks being somewhat limited dino head movement, and no place to store weapons.

She's not there against her will, and there's no need to be making comments such as "ugly".

That's the man's wife you're talking about. Show some respect.

I didn't think that he'd chloroformed her off the street, but just because she's married to the man doesn't mean she wouldn't rather be doing something else.

You need to read his MP-09 review thread over at TFW, then. It proves his wife is totally geekified. Definitely better than most fans can say, what with all of the "My wife/girlfriend hates..." threads that you see pop up every now and then.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178675)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on February 7th, 2011 @ 8:05am CST

I'm really surprised by TT releasing this Masterpiece with so many defects, usually their quality is top notch.
I'll wait for the Hasbro version as it will be cheaper, doesn't come with the crappy trailer and by the sounds of things will be a bit more colourful

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178677)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 7th, 2011 @ 8:07am CST

Really guys...

getting hung up on a girl being in a Transformers review video, no matter what the reason for her being there, is really, really lame.

Wingman advice: Let it go Indiana. Let it go.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178678)
Posted by Autobot032 on February 7th, 2011 @ 8:11am CST

Jazz-1982 wrote:I'm really surprised by TT releasing this Masterpiece with so many defects, usually their quality is top notch.
I'll wait for the Hasbro version as it will be cheaper, doesn't come with the crappy trailer and by the sounds of things will be a bit more colourful

The assumption being passed around is that the factory rushed out the production before the Chinese New Year, which is currently taking place. I don't know if that's really true or not, but that's what people are saying.

Whether or not the factory rushed, the leg panels are clearly a design flaw. The hinged one is fine, but the one that utilizes the swing arm is just badly designed. No way around it.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1178680)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on February 7th, 2011 @ 8:19am CST

I see. That sounds quite probable to me. It's a shame after they've obviously worked so hard to give Rodimus an Masterpiece that is every bit as great as Grimlock and Optimus Prime but the poor quality has ruined it.

Could it be Hasbro to the rescue?

I hope we won't have to wait too long.....

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1179424)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 8th, 2011 @ 11:46am CST

God, I just watched the Optibotimus video after having transformed Rodimus for myself.

He manhandles that toy. There's a reason he has two broken parts. Sheesh.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1179574)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on February 8th, 2011 @ 6:31pm CST

Jazz-1982 wrote:I see. That sounds quite probable to me. It's a shame after they've obviously worked so hard to give Rodimus an Masterpiece that is every bit as great as Grimlock and Optimus Prime but the poor quality has ruined it.

Could it be Hasbro to the rescue?

I hope we won't have to wait too long.....

I am betting that the Hasbro version will have the same problems as Takara since they use the same mold.

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1179712)
Posted by Sideswipe 00 on February 8th, 2011 @ 11:17pm CST

I just watched Peaugh's review of MP-09 and he did an amazing job with reviewing it. Indicating what people have had problems with and if he had them as well.

I am completely in love with hot rod / rodimus prime himself but i do not like his trailer.

I love the alt mode of Hot Rod in it. It is completely 100% sexy. I just can't bring myself to pay $100 for Hot Rod and $100 for the trailer :shock:

Definitely gonna wait until Hasbro releases there version. Also considering rumors have it he is coming with Firebolt and will be $100-$120 cheaper than this version. Maybe they'll box him with the display case

Definitely getting protector armor instead to tide me over until he hits the states.

Oh and for all the videos saying he does not have clearance to ride on all four wheels...i have proof he can!!

There is clearance!! XD.jpg

the proof is in Peaugh's video...which i have below...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_ZfoYB699w&hd=1[/youtube]

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1179721)
Posted by epicvoiceguy on February 9th, 2011 @ 12:02am CST

Sideswipe 00 wrote:I just watched Peaugh's review of MP-09 and he did an amazing job with reviewing it. Indicating what people have had problems with and if he had them as well.

I am completely in love with hot rod / rodimus prime himself but i do not like his trailer.

I love the alt mode of Hot Rod in it. It is completely 100% sexy. I just can't bring myself to pay $100 for Hot Rod and $100 for the trailer Definitely gonna wait until Hasbro releases there version. Also considering rumors have it he is coming with Firebolt and will be $100-$120 cheaper than this version. Maybe they'll box him with the display case

Definitely getting protector armor instead to tide me over until he hits the states.

Oh and for all the videos saying he does not have clearance to ride on all four wheels...i have proof he can!!

There is clearance!!

I believe in my review I said and I quote: "He rolls... but juuuuuuuust barely."

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Posted by optibotimus on February 11th, 2011 @ 1:06am CST

Counterpunch wrote:God, I just watched the Optibotimus video after having transformed Rodimus for myself.

He manhandles that toy. There's a reason he has two broken parts. Sheesh.

Really? Manhandles it? First off, it took me 5 hours to transform this figure the first time, that's how careful i was being. Second of all, during that 5 hours of carefully transforming him and learning how to do it, that's when it broke in two pieces. Both parts that broke on my figure have been widely reported to break on other peoples. Don't presume i handle the thing terribly. If things look bad to you, know that in my review, that i shot it over 5 days. I'd practice sections, carefully, then shoot them. At times that you might think i'm manhandling it, it's because i felt comfortable with the durability of the part i was manipulating.

Finally, i shouldn't HAVE to be careful or worry about manhandling something that cost 200 dollars. It should be durable enough to handle some "stress".

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1180655)
Posted by optibotimus on February 11th, 2011 @ 1:08am CST

jON3.0 wrote:I thought that THIRD review was AWESOME!!! Thanks, for posting mine,... er, I mean, PRIME'S review of Rodimus! At least I didn't make it 47 minutes long. It took me longer than THAT to transform!

It actually took me a little over 5 days to make mine with a total of about an hour and a half worth of footage that i edited down. Of course...i showed EVERYTHING in my video and not just sections like many many others have done

Re: Video Reviews of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime (1180658)
Posted by epicvoiceguy on February 11th, 2011 @ 1:30am CST

optibotimus wrote:
jON3.0 wrote:I thought that THIRD review was AWESOME!!! Thanks, for posting mine,... er, I mean, PRIME'S review of Rodimus! At least I didn't make it 47 minutes long. It took me longer than THAT to transform!

It actually took me a little over 5 days to make mine with a total of about an hour and a half worth of footage that i edited down. Of course...i showed EVERYTHING in my video and not just sections like many many others have done

Yeah, I wasn't even going to TRY. The same pieces broke on mine that broke on yours.

I just simply don't have the time to make a video that long. I figured I'd leave that up to the "professional reviewers." I honestly can't believe you squeezed the transformation into THAT short of an amount of time. In retrospect, I doubt most people will spend the time to transform it back and forth anyways. My Masterpiece collection is really for display only. I leave them in 'bot mode.