SXS Toys Hot Flame – Prototype Images

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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I like transformers that transform.

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.

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

I have one for sale, new in box: SXS Rodimus – IDW Lost Light version – Hot Flame R04B – NiB – Transformers | eBay

I got mine a few years back. Should check Ali Express I got mine for maybe 60 bucks Canadian?

So I'm guessing this is entirely unavailable now

NothingHead

Aren’t the hands supposed to be retooled on this and the SG version? I was having trouble following the discussion, so please forgive my ignorance.

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.