Prepare yourself to be frustrated by the hunt…again. Marvin16z of our 2005 Boards reports finding the Toys ‘R Us exclusives Animated Rodimus Minor and Ironhide Cybertron Mode at the Toys ‘R Us in Burbank, California.
Upon finding the figures, enjoy the purchase as these may very well be the last two Animated figures released on American soil. On that note, check out picture proof (Michael Bay, shaky cam style) of the sighting by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.
sixpointsinspace
Item #: 439128
SKU: 35653214
UPC/EAN/ISBN: 653569419808
Manufacturer #: 24414
2point6
anybody have the item #? the one posted earlier doesn't seem correct when i read it to the helpers at TRU
Primal Sabbath
And side note…..
The freakin distribution in my area blows so hard!!!
All of these TF's and now Halo: Reach popping up everywhere except my area… It blows.. If anyone sees a rodimus, I have no problem paying retail+shipping lol….. Reasonable shipping… Same with single carded Halo: Reach figs…. If anyone would be so kind to do so lol…. PM me
Primal Sabbath
I see your point, I only have a few takara versions of figs myself, but why pay $40 plus shipping on a $14 and change toy, it's the intelligent thing just to get the one with better quality and shiny paint lol
Auto Morph
Luckily managed to get both Rodimus and Ironhide off Robot Kingdom with a bunch of other UK board members. Good job too, as they sold out all their stock in that same evening!
They have now been shipped and are on their way to me
And for not much more than retail cost either, including shipping. For 2 figures that won't even get released in this country that is a pretty sweet deal.
Soundscream
Yup, and I'm one of them. I really dislike the Takara versions including the packaging. I live in Holland and it's a pain in the bottom to collect every Hasbro Animated Transformer, but I'll pull it off. Rodimus and Ironhide are on the way too!
Harbinger
ouch, it looks like i need a Hasbro Animated Ironhide, because the takara ones face is just way too dark for my liking. its reds isnt too bad. but yes i agree on Rodimus, i will leave that preorder there, now to see if i can get some hasbro Ironhides…
Sol Fury
Armorhide – Transformers Animated (Japan) – Transformers Resources
Hot Rodimus – Transformers Animated (Japan) – Transformers Resources
Armorhide (Japanese Ironhide) features some metallic finishing on his chest and shoulders, which IMO clashes a bit too much with the rest of the toy, at least in that early version shown at the Tokyo Toy Show. I'm gunning for a US one.
Rodimus though is a true beauty. The maroon on him is a shiny finish and looks much closer to how he was in the old 1980s TV show than the US version. I know this isn't meant to be Generation 1 Hot Rod but quite honestly the colours look badass so I'm not complaining. That one I'm going Takara-Tomy for.
Beastbot X
GOOD. That hopefully means things won't be quite as imbalanced as they were with Ratchet & Arcee.
Harbinger
is there much difference between takara versions and US versions of Ironhide and Rodimus? in the pic of takara Rodimus i saw he was a different shade then US version but didnt see any shiny stuff on him. has takara version of Ironhide been seen?
moreprimeland
^^ Must have guessed that Rodimus will be as hot as the flames on his chest plate
jimmynguyen41
anyone notice the case breakdown of these guys?
3x ironhide and 5x rodimus
Moonscream
Woohoo! Must plan for monies…and hope they get here some time before winter!
–Moony
Triggerhappy
I've got Takara Cliffjumper, he fits in pretty nicely!
Mr Grimm
Arcee doesn't have the shiny paint either, which is odd. Don't know why most have it and a select few don't.
I'd love to get the Hasbro Rodimus, but being in the UK means I'll never see it locally. I'm probably better off ordering the Takara version straight from Japan.
SPLIT LIP
Mostly because he doesn't have any super shiney paint, just regular silver paint and some red in place of the reddish-orange. He'll be the only Takara Animated figure I own unless BB and Prime don't get released.
I know I'll be getting him because Bumblebee himself looks great. His jetpack or whatever is okay. I'll probably display it next to him. Unfortunately the Takara version also has the shiney paint. Wingblade Prime has it worse, though. He's got random translucent parts AND random shiney parts.
Fort Max
This. Blackout is the only Takara figure I have so far and he blends in quite nicely.
I just secured a roddy and ironhide so now I just need thundercracker and wing blade prime to be happy, anything else is a bonus but I'll be passing on most of the repaints. Still undecided on submariner Bumblebee.
firehawc_69
WHAT?!?! When?
Seriously, PM me if he's the one that hid the other two with the location.
SPLIT LIP
Some people don't like the Takara versions. Some people, who have collected most of the American line, would much rather have figures that don't stick out like sore thumbs because of random shiney paint applications and fit in with the flat cartoon-look of the rest of the line.
Thundershot
ARRGH! My son and I went to TRU today, and they've got inventory tags all over the place… the pegs haven't changed merchandise for days… I may have to wait til Monday before they put anything new out.