MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rod is out and in the wild State side and we are taking an in-depth look today. Based on the MP-28 Hot Rod mold, he rocks a darker deco reminiscent of his look in Rebirth. Hot Rod’s Targetmaster Firebolt is the same one released with Hasbro’s Masterpiece Rodimus Prime w/ Offshoot back in 2011. He comes with one of the guns from the original release, losing the Saw, second rifle and fishing pole. For those that thought the original was a little too pink in tone, this one offers a more muted color palette. The original was a sharp well done release, and this one is no different.
He’s in stock now and shipping from TFSource!
Recent Masterpiece Releases: MP40 TM Hot Rod, Sunstreaker, MP15E/16E, MP12+ Anime Sideswipe, Megatron, Dinobot, Masterpiece Pre-Orders.
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Digger
It’d only be perfect if it came with the fishing pole. But otherwise it’s good.
franpincho
I like this version much more than the regular Vanilla 29. I don't know what it is about this color that pops.
unmc2001
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Gamerlingual
I’ve transformed mine over 25 times and he can still hold the gun like a champ
Gamerlingual
Nope. Still solid from my use.
Shin Densetsu
To those of you who have regularly handled this figure:
Have the arms loosened up in robot mode under the weight of Firebolt in gun mode?
unmc2001
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Sam
Toy-fan that you are I would've expected you to paint Firebolt's face red
That is what I shall be doing with mine, who has now been ordered at long last! With Hot Rod, I think I'll try and remove the white from his pelvis, the pink from his helmet, and possibly the paint from his shins, but I'll wait to see how he looks in hand. Eventually I'll pick up MP-28 and swap windshields between them, too.
I look forward to finally having MP Firebolt in toy colours, and to appreciating the Hot Rod mould properly (not worrying about chrome, or looseness). I'll report back at the end of the month!
unmc2001
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RVeaks1973
Hotrod/Rodimus
Love my mp40, might get the mp28 again,
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Sam
Get some tamiya white and tamiya black acrylic mini paint pots and mix until you get the right colour, then dab it on with a brush.
Gamerlingual
Nah. From playing with it a lot. Transformered over 25 times at least. Got it since release. It’s a fun figure.
ChromeMagnus
Did it come out of the box like that?
Gamerlingual
Paint started chipping nasty at the face of my Targetmaster Hot Rod. Anyone recommend any good touch up paint? Buy in the states or Japan?
I may buy a second for displaying. Transformed the crap out of him.
The damage.
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Cyclonus79
Finally got this guy , though I feel my need for a new mold / new character hasn’t been quenched . He’s just sooo …. ehh..
Razzy
Yeah ordered via SAL to Poland, it was only 580 yen, so 6780 total. Made me realise just how much value you get out of a masterpiece Transformer of this type compared to a similarly priced Figma.
Cya
Raziel-chan
DoubleClouder
I got my set shipped via SAL from AE. Took about 3 weeks to the US