Third party group SXS Toys updated their Weibo account earlier today to reveal prototype images of their Hot Flame figure. Hot Flame is SXS Toys representation of a Rodimus styled figured from his appearances in the More Than Meets The Eye comic book. Although no alternate mode is shown here, the robot mode looks very faithful to the character model we’ve seen on the comic book pages.
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northernautobot
I'm a big fan of the Toyhax set. I don't think he looks bad without it, but after having the figure with the extra stickers, any time I see one without it, it looks a bit too plain for me.
Also @IronPrime2169 here's a link to a post I did earlier in the thread with MMC's Getaway.
1. My LL figure was previously owned too and I don't have any of the shoulder issues. The original release (red) had really wonky hands that the LL version fixed, but I still don't like the hand design.
2. Spot on. The best looking MTMTE Rodimus robot mode out there. However, the transformation sucks. MMC wins there. The Flame Toys model is nice too, but too short for my other IDW stuff.
3. Also agree. I bought the LL version when MMC announced their Getaway, and the shelf presence that this mold has is just so much fun. Literally like the Nick Roche design and the Jack Lawrence design stepped off the page. The MMC version is a bit closer to what Alex Milne's design ended up being, I think, but definitely loses some of the comic proportions to allow for a much better transformation/vehicle mode. If you want the Alex Milne design in physical form, get the Flame Toys model.
KveTar
Not mine:
IronPrime2169
Thank you much! Unrelated, but do you think the toyhax stickers for MMC Rodimus would work on this guy? Primarily the flame sticker for the chest
northernautobot
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As many Rodimii as I could find. I don’t own Kingdom Rods, and couldn’t find my pic of him with MMC Getaway.
IronPrime2169
Thank you both! The reason I asked for pictures is because I want to visually compare the three Rodimii (?) I mentioned to make my decision, but this was insightful nonetheless.
timcourtois
my two copies (both versions) have held up great. No real “QC” issues; just a few questionable design choices (the aforementioned hands are horrible).
But he’s the best version of MTMTE Rodimus we’ll probably ever get; he looks awesome (better than Calidus, IMO). Transformation is fiddly, but it works. Alt mode is just ok. He poses like a champ.
ACMagnus
1. The shoulders on the normal release are almost frighteningly squeaky and tight. I don't have stress marks or anything, so I'm not too worried. The Lost Light version fixes the tolerances a bit, but the shoulders are almost too loose with my copy. It may just be because my LL version was previously owned, so take that for what you will. The hands are also a point of contention, as the normal release can barely hold its own gun. Again, the LL version fixes that as well. The transformation is also fiddly as hell.
2. Despite its flaws, it's one of my favorite 3P figures. But that's a bit skewed by my love of the character and design.
3. Unfortunately, most of the collection is in storage at my family's home so I can't take any pictures, but he's Voyager sized. Almost exactly the same size as MMC's Calidus/Exitus (the scale was how I was able to justify getting Exitus in the first place) and scales well with MMC's other IDW figures. He also looks pretty good with T30 Brainstorm.
IronPrime2169
Hi all, just a few questions.
1. Are there any outstanding QC issues or big missteps with this guy?
2. How has he held up?
3. Could I get comparison pictures with MMC’s Hot Rod, Kingdom Rodimus and anything else in an IDW collection?
Thanks so much all!
QuintusTheExaltedOne
I like transformers that transform.
northernautobot
You can definitely still find them on AliExpress or eBay, but they are nowhere near as cheap as they used to be. When I was looking for the lost light version, which I think was limited to 1000 pieces, you could find the original release for under $30 on some websites. I was able to snag the lost light version through a lucky auction on eBay for around $65, but I think that one is going to be $100 plus nowadays.
Personally, now owning the figure, it’s truly a beautiful release. However, as others have said, the transformation is garbage and the alt mode is wonky. You’re basically paying for a Rodimus action figure that looks like it stepped right off of the page, and is in scale with other MMC/PX stuff.
Another more readily available option that is just as if not more comic accurate is the FlameToys model kit. However, it’s a few inches shorter than MMC‘s Calidus or SXS’ Hot Flame, and looks a little bit out of scale when it comes to the rest of the IDW inspired figures out there. And I think the forthcoming Flame toys Kuro Kara Kiri Rodimus (or whatever it’s called) will be too tall (and also like $300)
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skywarpD26
I don't find your plan weird at all, in fact I got one for almost the exact same reason, plus I love the art the artist made of them
QuintusTheExaltedOne
It’s gonna sound weird but I’m planning on customizing a Hot Flame into Flamewar. A favorite artist of mine drew Hot Rod and Flamewar as siblings and now I can’t stop picturing them in their chaotic family View attachment 29568706View attachment 29568707@kairito10 on Twitter
plus in IDW1 there’s a joke about Flamewar playing Rodimus in Thundercracker’s movie because they look alike. I already own MMC’s and prefer the head and car mode in general over Hot Flame, so he’s my Rodimus.
Jeroen Remie
I have one for sale, new in box: SXS Rodimus – IDW Lost Light version – Hot Flame R04B – NiB – Transformers | eBay
Hawkwave
Its still out there if you really want it.
SXS R04 R-04 Hot Flame
98.3US $ |SXS Toys R 04 Hot Flame IDW Anime Modelling Hot Break Spot Boy Birthday Gift|Transformer/Robot| – AliExpress
86.53US $ 2% OFF|Sxs Transformation R-04 R04 Hot Rodimus Idw Anime Mode Action Figure Robot Toys – Action Figures – AliExpress
Its going to cost more now though.
cultofkraken
I got mine a few years back. Should check Ali Express I got mine for maybe 60 bucks Canadian?
Honesty
Such a better figure than the MMC one (minus the alt mode). Maybe peeps will see these bumps and possibly message you with one they want to sell.
Anyone in the thread speak Chinese and feel like hitting up SXS and seeing if they’re still alive and kicking? Still waiting for my Nautica ._.
QuintusTheExaltedOne
So I'm guessing this is entirely unavailable now
Megatron118
Man I really wish I had been able to get the LL version. Good photo
northernautobot
Oh they definitely are better on the LL version than the original release, but I just don't care for the hand design/shape in general. They make very pathetic fists. The thumbs are on a swivel as opposed to the fingers.