TFW2005 member Maz has shared some images of Masterpiece Hot Rodimus with us. Hot Rod is due out at the end of this month in Japan, and these images give us a nice look at the hot-shot Autobot in all his glory. Hot Rod is looking extremely sharp, and truly worthy of the name “Masterpiece”. He’s due out toward the end of next week – not long to wait on this one now, friends!
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Predaking000
Also, we're comparing a piece of art to an actual released toy.
If there's anything that the recent fiasco with DX9's Gabriel has taught me, it's don't count your chickens until they've arrived from the (water-soaked) factory.
ILoveLuci4
"Different folks, different strokes"
I have MP-28. I'll probably get Hoodlum if reviews are good. I like that car mode. MP-28 (and-09) look smooshed to me.
YMMV, yada yada yada.
franpincho
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Cyclonus79
Put way , way in the back burner . Just like there acoustic wave , once Takara gets to it first , FT’s goes a different direction . As well they should because there hoodlum was far from good looking.
RVeaks1973
Yes because koot is awesome
ChromeMagnus
I'll be getting Hoodlum without a doubt. FT always improves the aesthetics of their early prototypes.
RVeaks1973
Still plan on getting him for the rest of my hotrod/rodimus transformers
Sammael
That Hoodlum looks awful in alt mode compared to both official releases.
RVeaks1973
When will this be released
dark gundam
Mines rolls perfectly, everything lines up correctly if properly transformed. The only problem I have with the one I own is the back pack not tabbing in securely, it tabs, just not solid tight. His chrome has yet to fade, and I keep all mines in a toy chest.
Tman978
Awesome!
ChromeMagnus
Nice work by @songrobin
Predakwon
Mine rolled ok, but I also got the reprolabels (it was 1cent at the time). Not the best solution, but it's the only one I can give.
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franpincho
You should totally go for hoodlum! Just look at that gorgeous alt mode, which only rivals the marvels of engineering that are sovereign and their beautiful springer:
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Gotta say, FT are experts when it comes to amazingly looking alt modes.
Also, this entire post should be in blue.
ChromeMagnus
An updated prototype photo was teased a couple weeks ago along with FT Rogue (Arcee) but no actual street date yet.
pg52282
Any word on when Hoodlum will be released? I'm still deciding on getting MP-40 or hoodlum.
BWfan86
Yup – it's the most common QC issue with this figure: MP-28 QC Issues Thread
Scowly Prowl
Huh. Mine rolls. Just barely, but there you have it. Had no idea this was an issue.
BWfan86
No luck with either of the above…
Hmm, I will try this – need to track some down. Did the stickers from toyhax for the tires work?
ChromeMagnus
Exactly. If something with wheels can't roll freely and easily then it defeats the purpose. FT Hoodlum will show how it's done.