Official Images of Transformers Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy

*droool*

I will most likely display mine in robot mode...

...or get 2...

Beautiful! I might actually have to get him...

But how on Earth did they do this? Is it even the same vehicle?

It looks like an awesome toy. I just wish they would've ditched the overly simplistic flame paint which has a ridiculous black border and the overly simplistic upper arms. I'm hoping Hasbro's version does it right.

This figure is stupendous! A work of art! I can't wait till this baby is on my desk!!

Love Dragon wrote:Beautiful! I might actually have to get him...

But how on Earth did they do this? Is it even the same vehicle?

The front of Rodimus is the rear of Hot Rod. Very clever solution. Hot Rod's front are inside the trailer.

Why does he have to be so beautiful....and expensive!!?!?!?

man it just keeps lookin so awesome everytime i see him. i sooo am gettin 2. i have to. this is one of the best figs.

Seibertron wrote:It looks like an awesome toy. I just wish they would've ditched the overly simplistic flame paint which has a ridiculous black border and the overly simplistic upper arms. I'm hoping Hasbro's version does it right.

You think they've taken cartoon accuracy too far?

Looks awesome, just hope it isn't so underscaled like Grimlock, god that was so disappointing when i got him.

He should be as big as an alternator in his regular carform at least and be near MP Prime's length in his Rodimus Prime botmode.

is it confirmed that hasbro is releasing this figure? as sweet as he is i dont want to pay a lot for him.

hes cheaper whn mp grimlock was releasd be thank full for that i am

man it just keeps lookin so awesome everytime i see him. i sooo am gettin 2

serisouly $400.

OH AWESOME 80'S NOSTALGIA FEELING GOING THROUGH MY BODY*...it's figures ilke these that make it so awesome to be a TF fan & collector (with the exception of the price ) I however will wait for the TRU version

Looks great !!! Im still trying to get the conversion from car to truck...Im stumped. Imstill not sold on that fans project trailer for 50 bucks but this is worth the extra money !!!

Just a day after we brought you the first official images of the upcoming Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy/Rodimus (Hot Rod) figure, we get an amazing new look at what we'll get in January. Thanks to a number of online, Japanese retailers, we can now clearly see what the January 2011 figure will look like in great detail in both Rodimus (Hot Rod) and Rodimus Convoy (Rodimus Prime) modes. And thanks to Otacute.com, we get our first in-depth look at all the features and gimmicks that show all the thought and engineering that has gone into creating this Masterpiece.

The special features include:

A flip-around head gimmick similar to the MP Seekers
Telescopic goggles that slide down over his eyes
The Matrix of Leadership like the one included with MP Convoy/Prime
A large "leader" gun that be split into two smaller guns for Rodimus
Plasma welder and saw attachments for his arms
And amazing articulation for recreating some of the classic movie poses

All in all, this new Masterpiece figure looks like it will exceed fan expectations and be a very faithful rendition of the Rodimus character.




























Please note that some of the images above are duplicates from our prior article but are larger and hi-res.

OH YES! Goggles, blade, AND Matrix! Wonderful! I'm actually grinning right now. Oh man, this could become my favorite TF.

I've been waiting for some high-quality pics too, so I can use them for my phone background.

Edit: Oh, no Hi-Res car mode?

Mykltron wrote:

Seibertron wrote:It looks like an awesome toy. I just wish they would've ditched the overly simplistic flame paint which has a ridiculous black border and the overly simplistic upper arms. I'm hoping Hasbro's version does it right.

You think they've taken cartoon accuracy too far?

I was going to say, it's pretty accurate to the cartoon, but I do agree they could've added more molded detail, at least.

I'm very impressed by the articulation potential of MP Rodimus. It can be posed in what appears to be a proper kneeling position! The price is the only thing holding me back on this figure.

I agree that simplicity of this the flame details and mold are a bit too G1 for even me, but the engineering that went into creating this figure makes it worth the price of admission.

Rodimus has always been one of my favorite transformers and I think, baring quality, I'll get this one.

But I think I might be the only one who can't tell the difference between Hot Rod and Roddy in bot mode.

DevastaTTor wrote:I agree that simplicity of this the flame details and mold are a bit too G1 for even me, but the engineering that went into creating this figure makes it worth the price of admission.

Definitely. I can't wait for this. I'm more excited about this than Protector, and that says a lot.

so does this mean that we'll get a masterpiece Galvatron or Cyclonus...PLEASE O PLEASE O PLEASE...I promise to do all my homework, brush my teeth and clean all the dishes!!!

Mega effin' awesome!

I have no problem with the paintjob whatsoever. Yeah, it's a bit simpler than the ones preceding it in the line, but it doesn't matter, it fits Rodimus. The price is a bit up there, and I do want to see what Hasbro comes up with to counter it, but I don't think it will stop me from buying this in January. I haven't spent that much on either Grimlock or Prime (the 2 MPs I own) but for Teh Rod, I won't mind shelling out the bucks. So worth it.

I would love to have it, but baaad timing with Christmas around the corner for the family. Maybe after Christmas i can get it, but i have to wait on this one..

Color me impressed. Very nice representation of the characters indeed.


Since Rodimus is one of my least favorite Autobots of all time, I will not be getting this.....but if you are a Rodimus fanboy, this piece is a requirement for you to own! The price-tag is steep, but with all the stuff involved with this figure, I can see it justified.

nice, its like 2 toys in one.

Awesome! The Matrix, plasma welder, two guns for Hot Rod and buzz saw?! This MP just keeps getting better!

kirbenvost wrote:Edit: Oh, no Hi-Res car mode?

Ooops, my bad.

Ask and you shall receive. (See above)

I'm so excited for this figure. After seeing all the accessories he comes with I feel like yelling like Windows in "Fanboys" after the girl flashes him in the car. "OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!"

Very cool! Looks like I'll be selling my Alternators version when I get this.

So much awesomeness..Such a steep price...

Looks like FP might have some competition for my moneyz later this year

If Hasbro is gonna release him without the trailer... wait, if I got both the Japanese and US versions just to have Rodimus Prime and Hot Rod, wouldn't that defeat the purpose of having him transform between both forms?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:If Hasbro is gonna release him without the trailer... wait, if I got both the Japanese and US versions just to have Rodimus Prime and Hot Rod, wouldn't that defeat the purpose of having him transform between both forms?

Not if you want to display him in robot and vehicle mode at the same time.

Cheetron wrote:Rodimus has always been one of my favorite transformers and I think, baring quality, I'll get this one.

But I think I might be the only one who can't tell the difference between Hot Rod and Roddy in bot mode.

different face, height and gun

Does anyone else notice that the way the car and trailer combine is backwards. If you look carefully, the back of the car mode is the front of the trailer mode. The front wheels of the "semi" have the round shoulders of hot rod, or the back wheels of the car. You just flip the back fin up, turn it around, and the trailer has a shell that comes down over the entire thing, making a false front of the "semi" mode.

It's an interesting design but I thing I would have liked it better if the car went in side the trailer more like the original. Still a win in my opinion.

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:If Hasbro is gonna release him without the trailer... wait, if I got both the Japanese and US versions just to have Rodimus Prime and Hot Rod, wouldn't that defeat the purpose of having him transform between both forms?

Not if you want to display him in robot and vehicle mode at the same time.

More like Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime.

Cheetron wrote:Rodimus has always been one of my favorite transformers and I think, baring quality, I'll get this one.

But I think I might be the only one who can't tell the difference between Hot Rod and Roddy in bot mode.

You aren't missing much. Besides the head, the only difference I can find is that RP's hip-leg joints are slid down furthur on his hups. You see the swivel in his legs? It's lower than it is on Rod.

Not that I'm complaining, b/c I think it's the best MP figure so far, but I wish the wing was raised higher up in Rodimus Prime, er, Rodimus Convoy, robot mode (as w/ the G1 toy), b/c it is kinda difficult to tell them apart.

simple? the paint details are just as accurate (if not more so) than previous MPs, and it's a hell of an achievement that this one toy accurately represents two different G1 toys, along with their animated counterparts. I've waited for Hasbro for Prime and (still waiting for) Grimlock, but I'm tempted to import this one. I really only want the Hot Rod version, but can't imagine anything else looking quite that shiny.

Rodimus' face looks like "hung-over Hot Rod" though.

Wow, that's a great looking toy!

They did an absolutely great job. I can't think of any improvements to make other than one. The long hole on the top of Rodimus's truck mode does look just like the cartoon I grew up with. But I always hated that it had a stupid hole on the top that seemed more like a poor design concession for a toy than a cartoon "streamlined" concept that it was supposed to be. The toy did not have that. I remember I think on The Return of Optimus Prime seeing that hole. Why incorporate that?

Other than that it looks like a dream come true. I will be getting the less expensive version when it is available.

Not to take away from Romimus' long awaited day in the sun (I admit the original toy sucked and I had him as my leader for two years, ugh), but I still hope to see Galvatron, Arcee, Kup, Cyclonus, Scourge, the Quintessons, Blur, etc.

I especially would love to finally see an MP Arcee with Headmaster Daniel complete with triple changer exosuit which has vehicle mode, arm guns mode and Arcee head mode with opening helmet revealing Daniel. Then I will die a completed TF fan.

Adimus Prime wrote:I especially would love to finally see an MP Arcee with Headmaster Daniel complete with triple changer exosuit which has vehicle mode, arm guns mode and Arcee head mode with opening helmet revealing Daniel. Then I will die a completed TF fan.

May you live a long and happy life. Hasbro/Takara/Tomy/The Elves in Santa's Workshop/Primus/etc hasn't even bothered to do a half-assed Deluxe Class version of Arcee as she appeared in the movie, let alone a Headmaster version complete with Daniel in Exo-suit. I'd love it too (if only for "give me the key" interrogation scenes ) but it seems...unlikely at present.

now all we need is masterpiece galvatron

Okay. All my doubts have been brushed away. He is well worth the $200.00.

I normally don't say that, but this time I feel it's genuinely true.

So glad I preordered.

Judging from that pic, it looks like Rodimus is the size of Grimlock, which makes the Hot Rod form in scale to Optimus, but the Rodimus Prime form is smaller. I guess it's a gag to Rodimus' self confidence, but still it would be nice to see an MP on his size again.

As much as peole like Rodimus, I personally wish we had gotten a Masterpeice Soundwave or Shockwave WAY before I would have asked for a Rodimus.

I might be the only one who can't tell the difference between Hot Rod and Roddy in bot mode.

you sir are not alone only differnce is the face what i seen but am glad i preorderd i perfer trailer than version without

dragons wrote:

I might be the only one who can't tell the difference between Hot Rod and Roddy in bot mode.

you sir are not alone only differnce is the face what i seen but am glad i preorderd i perfer trailer than version without

His legs extend at the knees, the hips, his wing folds in a bit, his face changes, and it's assumed that his arms are repositioned kinda like Animated Shockwave's were.

These pictures don't have the same impact as holding it in your hands will. I'll bet you that we'll all be able to see a rather noticeable difference once in hand.

man i wouldnt even care if it was just hot rod by himself. this dude is awesome. but the fact that we get 2 mps is pretty effin cool.

Nice! I have it on pre-order and I am looking forward to it. I just do not like the car mode sans trailer.

Looks fantastic to me, but I also have scale worries. If the "new" Masterpiece scale is to be maintained, Rodimus is gonna have to be hella-short. As it is the original Prime and Megatron are hideously bigger than the rest of the line, to the point where its almost necessary to buy the pp smaller scale versions. But even then Prime err's a tad on the small side with the MP seeker mold standing a hair taller than him, and I have worries that Hot Rod through a mathematical fluke could be bigger than Optimus, with only what appears to be a centimeter of upper leg separating him from "Rodimus". That said, aside from Rodimus' horse face and mis-colored crotch piece (they could have made it flip around or something), this figure's as close to perfect as it can get.

I wholeheartedly back the Headmaster Arcee idea also, though the Daniel figure would be T-I-N-Y since even the MP scale (the new one anyway) would place her head significantly smaller than the original headmasters. But given her overwhelming popularity, especially with Japan's shameless T&A toy industry, I'd be shocked if MP Arcee didn't show up sooner than later.

Personally, although Galvatron at this point is most likely a Guarantee, my top choices would be Springer (c'mon, MP triple-changer who never had a good "official" toy) or a REAL Ultra Magnus, none of that Prime-cab cop-out crap.