Courtesy of 2005 Boards member Sixo we can share for you a nice set of in-hand images of the Transformers Retro The Transformers: The Movie Hot Rod.
This new Walmart exclusive re-issue of the classic G1 Hot Rod mold features a new movie-accurate deco and it comes packaged in a retro-style closed box.
This new Hot Rod reissue is available for pre-order via Walmart website and it’s expected for release in January 13th, 2023. See all the new images after the break and then click on the discussion link below and share 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.