Courtesy of HAsbro designer Evan “naveskoorb” Brooks’ Instagram account we have our first in-hand image of the recently revealed Transformers Retro The Transformers: The Movie Hot Rod.
This new Walmart exclusive re-issue of the classic G1 Hot Rod mold now featuring a new retro-style closed box and a new movie-accurate deco. Evan has been kind to share a comparison image of the new Retro Hot Reissue next to the G1 Hot Rod mold for us to spot all the differences. More noticeable is the new magenta deco and also the redesigned fllames on the chest, die-cast feet, and no chromed pieces.
This new Hot Rod reissue is already available for pre-order via Walmart website and expected for release in January 13th, 2023. See the new image, as well as the previous stock images, after the jump and then lest us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Neon Prime
Same thing happened to me. The worst one I opened to play/kitbash/display. The other wasn't that bad but if I find one locally I'll return it for a better box.
Neon Prime
Preordered 2 from Walmart last October and the shipping date changed twice. Honestly didn\'t think they\'d ship but they finally arrived last week.
deceptioncon
Damn I need this! There are 7 Starscream'S at mine though so I have a friend looking down south from me for me in the meantime.
transmasterc
Eh, I will stick with the one we got a few years back.
3P Desperation
Florida getting all sorts of firsts.
tjmd
Ha ha ha. I’m in the same boat, but with other figures. Bunch of Transformers that I still haven’t opened, like Blitzwing, Metalhawk and Motormaster.
IDWDrift
Why do you seem so pissed off by @rapid_fire’s comment.
barrelks
I must have ordered from Pulse on this one, cause I got it about a month ago. Didn't bother opening it yet.
JayEm
My bby boy
❤️
Guys I need him
linkinparkirony
It shipped already lmao.
linkinparkirony
Ordered one from Walmart, let's see what happens.
Wh33l JcK
I just ordered Hot Rod, I guess we'll see. It could be easily be canceled judging by past experience.
BlackHawkOmega
good for you
Beetle
Kendall Walmart, Miami, Florida:
I actually saw Hot Rod there a week ago, but this photo is from today. They're out there.
Effigy
Yeah mine arrived in a box just like that yesterday
tturbozx66
My second Hot Rod arrived in a hasbro shipper box from Walmart. First one was just a plastic envelope.
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PocketConvoy
Walmart cancelled my preorder because they ran out of stock, so I wait until its back in stock and order it again and now Walmart keeps canceling my order on the acount of \"suspicious account activity\"
Effigy
My Hotrod I ordered 2 weeks ago arrived today.
OmegaZero
Hot Rod is available again on Walmart.com, just a few days after they canceled my preorder. So I ordered another one to see what happens. Based on other recent orders getting fulfilled I'm guessing it will probably ship this time, but I missed out on free shipping because of the original cancellation.