Exclusive New Gallery: Behold, Takara Tomy's Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy

I got mine last week and love it. Very accurate and cool. Anyone else having issues getting his legs to stay in place in Hot Rod vehicle mode? I thought it was pretty damned hard to get them into place and positioned properly, then to get them to stay was a little annoying...I have to admit though, he was a lot bigger than I expected.

First-Aid wrote:I got mine last week and love it. Very accurate and cool. Anyone else having issues getting his legs to stay in place in Hot Rod vehicle mode? I thought it was pretty damned hard to get them into place and positioned properly, then to get them to stay was a little annoying...I have to admit though, he was a lot bigger than I expected.

Everyone has trouble with everything! You have to rotate the thighs slightly to get the flaps under the car to stay tabbed in.

If anyone wants to know how to fix his backpack click here.

I got mine TODAY! It is a wonderful figure, tons of nods and features to the G1 movie. But he feels more fragile than any other Masterpiece. He feels delicate, especially with the shin panels. These pictures don't lie, this is the ULTIMATE RODIMUS!

I really like this figure. I have a ton of thoughts to say about it which I'll post later. Going on date night with my wife for Valentine's Day tonight since we weren't able to go out for Valentine's Day since I was at Toy Fair.

Phenomenal! Hasbro must make their own! And just don't make it an exclusive; make it available at all retailers! Next stop: MP Galvatron!

Mindmaster wrote:Phenomenal! Hasbro must make their own! And just don't make it an exclusive; make it available at all retailers! Next stop: MP Galvatron!

I wouldn't hold yer breath....

GetRightRobot wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Phenomenal! Hasbro must make their own! And just don't make it an exclusive; make it available at all retailers! Next stop: MP Galvatron!

I wouldn't hold yer breath....

If you're referring to Hasbro making their own MP Rodimus, there is a chance for that to happen. Hasbro did say that if they do, it'll come much later and most likely will not include the trailer.

If you're referring to MP Galvatron, then... only time (and TakaraTomy) will tell.

Excellent gallery, I'm in awe! Can't wait to see them in full size and save few for my archive.

I do wonder, what was the purpose of dismantling his head? I suppose we'll find out when Seibs gives his impressions.

Sabrblade wrote:

GetRightRobot wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Phenomenal! Hasbro must make their own! And just don't make it an exclusive; make it available at all retailers! Next stop: MP Galvatron!

I wouldn't hold yer breath....

If you're referring to Hasbro making their own MP Rodimus, there is a chance for that to happen. Hasbro did say that if they do, it'll come much later and most likely will not include the trailer.

If you're referring to MP Galvatron, then... only time (and TakaraTomy) will tell.

Well, I mean as far as a mass-release, it was reported from Toy Fair that Hasbro would need someone to pick it up AS an exclusive. As a Hasbro version, less accessories, no trailer, no free goodies or supercool black box (that matches my other MP's). The plus side is that it will go to TRU, which rocks here in Myrtle Beach because (apparently) I'm the ONLY collector, and it will be less than HALF the price after shipping. In regards to Galvatron, I believe it is the next logical choice.

Is anyone trying for the Display Stand for Hot Rod? you need 10 points from the toys in 2010 (unicron, Primus, hotrod, sleep prime, etc....)

Great gallery(especially for a toy I don't really want).
Really like the use of perspective here:

I can almost see Starscream laying down the fire.

I received my Rodimus last week, overall decent figure. I do have one complaint that I would like to know if anyone else has this issue as well, the side posts on both guns are too loose. So, it is not capable of holding either gun in his hands, he does hold onto the battle station handles just fine tho. Any suggestions on how I can correct this? I am thinking of adding clear nail polish to the pegs on the guns and see if that help. Or plan B would take apart the hands and fill posts with epoxy resin and very gently open them back up with a dremel. Any other thoughts?!

Wow, I passed on him due to not having enough and waiting for a better quality re-issue, but now Im afraid the re-release in the future for TAKTOM won't have his trailer! I WANNIT!

i love the whole re-enactment of the movie scenes with Prime. lol

but damn i didnt realize even Grimlock was so small. its like after Prime they decided to make everyone a midget. lol

Well, this gallery convinced me. Just bought it!

When my MP-09 is transformed into Hot Rod, I display him next to my MP-04 Optimus and the scale is near perfect. When my MP-09 is transformed into Rodimus, I display him next to my iGear Faith Leader Optimus prime and the scale is pretty darn good. Faith Leader should be a tad taller to make him the same height as Rodimus. But it actually works well that way because you would think the new leader would be a bit bigger and stronger than the previous one.

This might sound weird, but after 25 plus years I am now actually ready to accept Rodimus Prime as leader of the autobots. When Optimus was brought back to life in season 3, he should not have assumed leadership. Rodimus was already established as the chosen one. Instead, Optimus prime should have served alongside Rodimus and acted as his wise council, much like Ultra Magnus had done. Optimus would yeild to Rodimus' decisions even when they were not in agreement. Despite Rodimus' superior strength (due to the Matrix) Optimus' experience would still allow him to whoop Roddy every now and then when they would spar. Over time, Optimus would follow in Alpha Trion's footsteps.

I passed on this one but i saw him at the comic shop in my hood the other day and i must say he is quite the sight to behold.

THat trailer when splayed out is F@$&#N MASSIVE i must say. I'm actually glad i passed on this release and am waiting for the N.American release.

I don't really have the room for such a massive accessory. it would just get tucked away somewhere out of sight. Those who do and have this figure should be happy though, all faults aside.

Did you glue those leg panels and guns down? Cuz mine won't hold them for crap.

Naked Magnus wrote:When my MP-09 is transformed into Hot Rod, I display him next to my MP-04 Optimus and the scale is near perfect. When my MP-09 is transformed into Rodimus, I display him next to my iGear Faith Leader Optimus prime and the scale is pretty darn good. Faith Leader should be a tad taller to make him the same height as Rodimus. But it actually works well that way because you would think the new leader would be a bit bigger and stronger than the previous one.

This might sound weird, but after 25 plus years I am now actually ready to accept Rodimus Prime as leader of the autobots. When Optimus was brought back to life in season 3, he should not have assumed leadership. Rodimus was already established as the chosen one. Instead, Optimus prime should have served alongside Rodimus and acted as his wise council, much like Ultra Magnus had done. Optimus would yeild to Rodimus' decisions even when they were not in agreement. Despite Rodimus' superior strength (due to the Matrix) Optimus' experience would still allow him to whoop Roddy every now and then when they would spar. Over time, Optimus would follow in Alpha Trion's footsteps.

In The Headmasters anime, when Hot Rod became Rodimus Prime again, he and Optimus teamed up to fight Galvatron together. Optimus then had to sacrifice himself to stabilize Vector Sigma, and this time, Rodimus was a much more capable leader than he was before. It was Rodimus who then passed the torch of leadership onto the next leader Fortress when Rodimus had to leave.

jON3.0 wrote:Did you glue those leg panels and guns down? Cuz mine won't hold them for crap.

I only have one leg panel that will not stay down. I can get my guns to stay in the hands if I angle the forearms slightly upwards. If his arms are straight and to his sides then I cannot get the guns to say in.

Sabrblade wrote:

Naked Magnus wrote:This might sound weird, but after 25 plus years I am now actually ready to accept Rodimus Prime as leader of the autobots. When Optimus was brought back to life in season 3, he should not have assumed leadership. Rodimus was already established as the chosen one. Instead, Optimus prime should have served alongside Rodimus and acted as his wise council, much like Ultra Magnus had done. Optimus would yeild to Rodimus' decisions even when they were not in agreement. Despite Rodimus' superior strength (due to the Matrix) Optimus' experience would still allow him to whoop Roddy every now and then when they would spar. Over time, Optimus would follow in Alpha Trion's footsteps.

In The Headmasters anime, when Hot Rod became Rodimus Prime again, he and Optimus teamed up to fight Galvatron together. Optimus then had to sacrifice himself to stabilize Vector Sigma, and this time, Rodimus was a much more capable leader than he was before. It was Rodimus who then passed the torch of leadership onto the next leader Fortress when Rodimus had to leave.

Ya, I know and I think it sucked. That series killed off Optimus within the first three or four episodes. Why go to the trouble of bringing him back when you are just going to kill him off quickly again? I have never been impressed with the writing of the anime cartoons.

I just got mine and I have to say I'm a little disappointed.

I do really like the bot mode, and I even like the size as compared to Prime, Megs & the seekers, as well as to the Alts I have in for the rest of the Autobots.

But I found his transform to be way overcomplicated. Parts seemed to move and twist simply to have a few more parts with joints. That would be OK, of when you were done it all fit together nicely, but it doesn't.

The Hot Rod alt mode just seems to want to pop apart. The hundred or so tabs never all want to line up at the same time.

I felt that the Space Winnebago looked a whole lot better, which it should since it is largely a shell.

But I also got this guy in the same shipment with Protector. Protector just came across as a much better example of engineering.

Don't get me wrong, I don't hate it, and I really do like the bot mode quite a bit. I'm glad I picked up the Takara release, because I do like the cannon and space truck alt modes. But I doubt I'll be looking very hard for the eventual Hasbro release.

Naked Magnus wrote:

jON3.0 wrote:Did you glue those leg panels and guns down? Cuz mine won't hold them for crap.

I only have one leg panel that will not stay down. I can get my guns to stay in the hands if I angle the forearms slightly upwards. If his arms are straight and to his sides then I cannot get the guns to say in.

It's a shame that there are so many faulty things with this figure... STILL, I LOVE the way it looks! I don't believe I will be transforming it all that much anyways. I love him in 'bot mode.

Naked Magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Naked Magnus wrote:This might sound weird, but after 25 plus years I am now actually ready to accept Rodimus Prime as leader of the autobots. When Optimus was brought back to life in season 3, he should not have assumed leadership. Rodimus was already established as the chosen one. Instead, Optimus prime should have served alongside Rodimus and acted as his wise council, much like Ultra Magnus had done. Optimus would yeild to Rodimus' decisions even when they were not in agreement. Despite Rodimus' superior strength (due to the Matrix) Optimus' experience would still allow him to whoop Roddy every now and then when they would spar. Over time, Optimus would follow in Alpha Trion's footsteps.

In The Headmasters anime, when Hot Rod became Rodimus Prime again, he and Optimus teamed up to fight Galvatron together. Optimus then had to sacrifice himself to stabilize Vector Sigma, and this time, Rodimus was a much more capable leader than he was before. It was Rodimus who then passed the torch of leadership onto the next leader Fortress when Rodimus had to leave.

Ya, I know and I think it sucked. That series killed off Optimus within the first three or four episodes. Why go to the trouble of bringing him back when you are just going to kill him off quickly again? I have never been impressed with the writing of the anime cartoons.

Because America wanted Optimus back, but Japan not so much.

And it was better than having a bunch of puny green fleshlings riding inside the heads of bigger guys who also didn't really do anything besides yell at the bots they were riding inside.

I'll take Master Sword-wielding Fortress over "Kill me, please! I don't wanna fight!" Cerebros any day.

Sabrblade wrote:

GetRightRobot wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Phenomenal! Hasbro must make their own! And just don't make it an exclusive; make it available at all retailers! Next stop: MP Galvatron!

I wouldn't hold yer breath....

If you're referring to Hasbro making their own MP Rodimus, there is a chance for that to happen. Hasbro did say that if they do, it'll come much later and most likely will not include the trailer.

If you're referring to MP Galvatron, then... only time (and TakaraTomy) will tell.

No trailer?! Now that just puts me in the dumps... YOu can't have a morphing Rodimus Prime/Hot Rod/Truck-thing/...hot rod(?) without a trailer to make the truck! It's just isn't LOGICAL!!!!! -head explodes-

Sabrblade wrote:

Naked Magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Naked Magnus wrote:This might sound weird, but after 25 plus years I am now actually ready to accept Rodimus Prime as leader of the autobots. When Optimus was brought back to life in season 3, he should not have assumed leadership. Rodimus was already established as the chosen one. Instead, Optimus prime should have served alongside Rodimus and acted as his wise council, much like Ultra Magnus had done. Optimus would yeild to Rodimus' decisions even when they were not in agreement. Despite Rodimus' superior strength (due to the Matrix) Optimus' experience would still allow him to whoop Roddy every now and then when they would spar. Over time, Optimus would follow in Alpha Trion's footsteps.

In The Headmasters anime, when Hot Rod became Rodimus Prime again, he and Optimus teamed up to fight Galvatron together. Optimus then had to sacrifice himself to stabilize Vector Sigma, and this time, Rodimus was a much more capable leader than he was before. It was Rodimus who then passed the torch of leadership onto the next leader Fortress when Rodimus had to leave.

Ya, I know and I think it sucked. That series killed off Optimus within the first three or four episodes. Why go to the trouble of bringing him back when you are just going to kill him off quickly again? I have never been impressed with the writing of the anime cartoons.

Because America wanted Optimus back, but Japan not so much.

And it was better than having a bunch of puny green fleshlings riding inside the heads of bigger guys who also didn't really do anything besides yell at the bots they were riding inside.

I'll take Master Sword-wielding Fortress over "Kill me, please! I don't wanna fight!" Cerebros any day.

I agree that the American Headmaster series was somewhat lacking. Daniel was able to make Fort Max a little too quickly. However, at least it ended with Cybertron restored to a golden age, which I appreciated. That was a nice end to the series. The anime version resulted in the destruction of Cybertron(er Seibertron, you know what I mean) if I am not mistaken. Roddy the chosen one wasn't leader for very long before passing the torch. Additionally, Roddy was supposed to "light their darkest hour", which he did in the movie, but it sort of becomes pointless if the planet is destroyed shortly thereafter anyway.

I am not saying that the American version of Headmasters was great. It had major flaws in the story as well. The whole point of Season one was that the autobots set out into space because the planet was almost out of energy. Then the American Headmaster series reveals that the Plasma Energy Chamber has had a crap ton of energy and the autobots have had the key to it this entire time. Ehh??? My point is that in general I have found the writing on the American cartoons to be better.

Quite possibly the best gallery on Seibertron.com. Just great work.

First Gen wrote:Quite possibly the best gallery on Seibertron.com. Just great work.

Thanks buddy! Glad you liked it. It took a ton of time to do but I think the end result was worth it. I think I have everything covered in the gallery.

Sweet baby Jesus, I cannot get the guns to stay in his hands AT ALL. I lots my cool trying to get that ish in there.

I also can't get that damn crotch plate to lay flat in vehicle mode. So far I haven't had too much luck with Rodimus.

Down_Shift wrote:Sweet baby Jesus, I cannot get the guns to stay in his hands AT ALL. I lots my cool trying to get that ish in there.

I also can't get that damn crotch plate to lay flat in vehicle mode. So far I haven't had too much luck with Rodimus.

Don't let my gallery fool you ... I couldn't get the guns to stay in his hands at all either. They're attached to his hands with the rubber bands that come inside our packaged toys.

Seibertron wrote:

Down_Shift wrote:Sweet baby Jesus, I cannot get the guns to stay in his hands AT ALL. I lots my cool trying to get that ish in there.

I also can't get that damn crotch plate to lay flat in vehicle mode. So far I haven't had too much luck with Rodimus.

Don't let my gallery fool you ... I couldn't get the guns to stay in his hands at all either. They're attached to his hands with the rubber bands that come inside our packaged toys.

Seibs you diabolical... genious!

How did you get the sides of the car mode to fit right AND get the stupid crotch peice to stay down?

Down_Shift wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

Down_Shift wrote:Sweet baby Jesus, I cannot get the guns to stay in his hands AT ALL. I lots my cool trying to get that ish in there.

I also can't get that damn crotch plate to lay flat in vehicle mode. So far I haven't had too much luck with Rodimus.

Don't let my gallery fool you ... I couldn't get the guns to stay in his hands at all either. They're attached to his hands with the rubber bands that come inside our packaged toys.

Seibs you diabolical... genious!

How did you get the sides of the car mode to fit right AND get the stupid crotch peice to stay down?

I watched a couple of YouTube videos to see what they suggested. It's all in the feet I believe!

Mindmaster wrote:Phenomenal! Hasbro must make their own! And just don't make it an exclusive; make it available at all retailers! Next stop: MP Galvatron!

I'm living in Tokyo but I wish Hasbro would hurry up and make an announcement about this guy so I can see what their version looks like because the paint job might be a bit brighter and I don't want the crap winnebego (hated it as a kid and nothing's changed). really like Hot Rod but not Rodimus Prime.

I'm getting impatient and might bite the bullet and just get the Takara Tomy version as the price has already decreased since Rodimus was released due to bad reviews over here too

Jazz-1982 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Phenomenal! Hasbro must make their own! And just don't make it an exclusive; make it available at all retailers! Next stop: MP Galvatron!

I'm living in Tokyo but I wish Hasbro would hurry up and make an announcement about this guy so I can see what their version looks like because the paint job might be a bit brighter and I don't want the crap winnebego (hated it as a kid and nothing's changed). really like Hot Rod but not Rodimus Prime.

I'm getting impatient and might bite the bullet and just get the Takara Tomy version as the price has already decreased since Rodimus was released due to bad reviews over here too

I have a feeling we won't hear anything from Hasbro about a Rodimus US release until BotCon at the earliest. If we don't hear about it by then, then I doubt we'll hear about it until next February for Toy Fair 2012. I imagine because of DOTM that bringing that figure over stateside and having the available shelf space for it isn't high on their priority list right now.

Seibertron wrote:

Jazz-1982 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Phenomenal! Hasbro must make their own! And just don't make it an exclusive; make it available at all retailers! Next stop: MP Galvatron!

I'm living in Tokyo but I wish Hasbro would hurry up and make an announcement about this guy so I can see what their version looks like because the paint job might be a bit brighter and I don't want the crap winnebego (hated it as a kid and nothing's changed). really like Hot Rod but not Rodimus Prime.

I'm getting impatient and might bite the bullet and just get the Takara Tomy version as the price has already decreased since Rodimus was released due to bad reviews over here too

I have a feeling we won't hear anything from Hasbro about a Rodimus US release until BotCon at the earliest. If we don't hear about it by then, then I doubt we'll hear about it until next February for Toy Fair 2012. I imagine because of DOTM that bringing that figure over stateside and having the available shelf space for it isn't high on their priority list right now.

Thanks for the info.
Ok, I'll wait until Botcon and if there's no news I'll buy the Takara Tomy version.
I suppose if I really like the look of the Hasbro one when it eventually comes out then I can always sell the TT one.

Seibertron wrote:

Jazz-1982 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Phenomenal! Hasbro must make their own! And just don't make it an exclusive; make it available at all retailers! Next stop: MP Galvatron!

I'm living in Tokyo but I wish Hasbro would hurry up and make an announcement about this guy so I can see what their version looks like because the paint job might be a bit brighter and I don't want the crap winnebego (hated it as a kid and nothing's changed). really like Hot Rod but not Rodimus Prime.

I'm getting impatient and might bite the bullet and just get the Takara Tomy version as the price has already decreased since Rodimus was released due to bad reviews over here too

I have a feeling we won't hear anything from Hasbro about a Rodimus US release until BotCon at the earliest. If we don't hear about it by then, then I doubt we'll hear about it until next February for Toy Fair 2012. I imagine because of DOTM that bringing that figure over stateside and having the available shelf space for it isn't high on their priority list right now.

But if we wait til' 2012 for Rodimus, we're all screwed! Haven't you people seen 2012?! NOTE: I do realize it was said that it occurs on December 21, 2012, so don't harp me over this.

Aw crap, you're right, we're totally screwed.

I ordered mine from Epic Heroes last month, got a mail yesterday - UK time - saying they finally got new stock in so he should finally arrive soon.

I hope he's worth it, for the £150 I've paid for him he better be.

Is anyone else having issues with the paint between his engine and his cockpit? It appears to be transparent plastic and it is NOT retaining the paint for me.

Hi all, this is my first time here. Happy to be part of the forum

I got mine last 2 weeks and i guess mine is the 2nd Asian batch. It is quite a cool Transformers Masterpiece with loads of gimmicks to play with despite the QC complaints. Anyhow, i have shared out on my findings in my blog for this MP, feel free to check it out:

http://www.bilibala.me/2011/03/01/trans ... us-convoy/

Mine arrived about over two hours ago - It arrived later than I was told it would, it arrived at around 6 this evening UK time.

He's impressive, no doubt about that, looks great in all modes. But his flaws detract somewhat. Like his backpack not clipping in very well, not being able to hold his weapons, the croutch piece in alt mode preventing any real ground clearance.
All of those could have been easily fixed, like the croutch piece folding up just enough to allow ground clearance, the guns having small tabs that could fully hold the weapons in place, two tabs on the backpack that could fold around and click into place in the back securely instead of one tab trying to hold the weight of the backpack in place.

Despite his flaws though, he really is very impressive. Not worth over £100 impressive, but still impressive. His alt modes are almost very cartoon accurate, almost.

Well, I caved and bought him a few weeks ago. Due to lack of time, all I've done so far is open the box and taken a look at him in the bubble. Looks good but that Matrix is ridiculous. They should have just come up with a different gimmick and left it out. Now hopefully this weekend, I'll have time to open him and will have the courage to try and transform him.

His transformation, from bot modes to alt modes and back isn't all that hard really, just intricate due to what you have to do to make sure that each part comes together just right.

Compared to MP Megatron, he's pretty easy, not MP Grimlock/Optimus Prime easy, but close enough. The seekers are easy compared to MP Megs as well. MP HR/RP is around a close to easy as long as you note what you're doing and don't rush things.

draglord wrote:Hi all, this is my first time here. Happy to be part of the forum

I got mine last 2 weeks and i guess mine is the 2nd Asian batch. It is quite a cool Transformers Masterpiece with loads of gimmicks to play with despite the QC complaints. Anyhow, i have shared out on my findings in my blog for this MP, feel free to check it out:

http://www.bilibala.me/2011/03/01/trans ... us-convoy/

Welcome to Seibertron.com! Hope you enjoy your posting here!

Well after unboxing him, I've decided to return him for a refund and not another. The figure I got is very floppy-mostly his backpack and chest piece-and the trailer has several large scratches and scuffs on top. I'd let some of this go if this was a standard release figure, but at $210 + shipping, that's just too much to spend on a figure in this condition that's got so many engineering miscues and QC problems. And my hopes of getting a figures that's much better just aren't too high.

It's sad when products from Fansproject have better paint jobs than a new MP figure.

draglord wrote:Hi all, this is my first time here. Happy to be part of the forum

I got mine last 2 weeks and i guess mine is the 2nd Asian batch. It is quite a cool Transformers Masterpiece with loads of gimmicks to play with despite the QC complaints. Anyhow, i have shared out on my findings in my blog for this MP, feel free to check it out:

http://www.bilibala.me/2011/03/01/trans ... us-convoy/

Welcome to Seibertron.com!