Takara Tomy Masterpiece Hot Rod Version 2 coming soon?

ScottyP wrote:Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Cyberpath, the weekend starts with potential news of a second version of Masterpiece Hot Rod. Hot Rod was originally released in early 2011 in Japan by Takara Tomy as MP-9, in a mold also intended to serve as Rodimus Prime. Could we be getting a new version soon? The image suggesting so is mirrored below.



This looks to be taken from a Japanese hobby magazine, such as Figure King or Hobby Japan, but it is currently unknown what the exact original source of the image is. Machine translation on the image's text also suggests that this will scale more appropriately with Autobot Cars such as Prowl or Sideswipe than with the original Rodimus Prime.

Ready for a proper Hot Rod? Hoping this doesn't have the several quality control issues the original versions of MP-9 had? Ready for some Decepticons and giving a long sigh at this news? Chat with your fellow Seibertronians about this release by replying to this post, and remember you can always check out our galleries of the original Masterpiece Hot Rod by following that link.

omega666 wrote:I wonder if it will be a remolding of the Lambor mold.

Glarryg wrote:I'm definitely up for this. Missed out on MP Roddy the first time, and it's hard to justify inflated eBay prices for a figure I know will come with flaws. At this point, I'd be happy with a re-release that fixes the QC issues.

Glarryg

Seibertron wrote:

Glarryg wrote:I'm definitely up for this. Missed out on MP Roddy the first time, and it's hard to justify inflated eBay prices for a figure I know will come with flaws. At this point, I'd be happy with a re-release that fixes the QC issues.

Glarryg

I'll gladly take an all-new MP Rodimus! MP-09 Rodimus was one of the worst Transformers to come out. He should've been Rodimus or he should've been Rodimus Convoy. Trying to do both just sacrificed the entire toy ... so much so that Rodimus Convoy's vehicle mode had more in common with a Pretender vehicle than the original Rodimus. This picture says it all:

william-james88 wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

Glarryg wrote:I'm definitely up for this. Missed out on MP Roddy the first time, and it's hard to justify inflated eBay prices for a figure I know will come with flaws. At this point, I'd be happy with a re-release that fixes the QC issues.

Glarryg

I'll gladly take an all-new MP Rodimus! MP-09 Rodimus was one of the worst Transformers to come out. He should've been Rodimus or he should've been Rodimus Convoy. Trying to do both just sacrificed the entire toy ... so much so that Rodimus Convoy's vehicle mode had more in common with a Pretender vehicle than the original Rodimus. This picture says it all:

EEEESSSH, I didnt know that. I never owned that mold and now I know for certain I will never have to, nor would I ever want to

triKlops wrote:Cool.
Hopefully this means I will be able to get a problem free one on this round.

RhA wrote:Dear Takara, please remember Galvatron too.

Love,
RhA

william-james88 wrote:

triKlops wrote:Cool.
Hopefully this means I will be able to get a problem free one on this round.

I hope it isnt a taktomymall exclusive

And Kanrabat, thanks for the explanation. The only difference I see between Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime in that pic you showed is that his legs are slightly longer. Is there anything else?

-Kanrabat- wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

triKlops wrote:Cool.
Hopefully this means I will be able to get a problem free one on this round.

I hope it isnt a taktomymall exclusive

And Kanrabat, thanks for the explanation. The only difference I see between Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime in that pic you showed is that his legs are slightly longer. Is there anything else?

It's hard to see from here but he have a face changing gimmick.

Desslok2201 wrote:I don't understand the logic of this one. It can be argued that Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime need redos, but I don't understand the timing. MP-10 was made to bring the scale down, but when that was made it was shown to be more in scale with MP-09, so there's really no immediate need for a redo, like there is with MP-05. I don't pretend to call the shots for TT, but I'd rather see either another stab at Megatron, or new characters before revisiting Hot Rod. That's my two cents, and before people take me apart, I know that's exactly what they're worth.

Cyberpath wrote:

Desslok2201 wrote:I don't understand the logic of this one. It can be argued that Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime need redos, but I don't understand the timing. MP-10 was made to bring the scale down, but when that was made it was shown to be more in scale with MP-09, so there's really no immediate need for a redo, like there is with MP-05. I don't pretend to call the shots for TT, but I'd rather see either another stab at Megatron, or new characters before revisiting Hot Rod. That's my two cents, and before people take me apart, I know that's exactly what they're worth.

MP-10 was made in scale with MP-9, but as Rodimus Prime.

This new figure represents Hot Rod. Same size as the other Autobot cars. And likely newer and better engineering than MP-9.

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I agree that a new MP Megatron is long overdo. imo Hasui needs to be the one to do it.

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Sooo.... In the realm of "New" Masterpiece, is Black Rodimus irrelevant, now? :/

I was super looking forward to finally getting Black Rodimus someday. Siiiiiiiigh....

DecepticonFinishline wrote:So are they going to update Grimlock? My finger is on the trigger for that one, so I'd like to know before I buy it.

Desslok2201 wrote:I get that this is Hot Rod, not Rodimus Prime, but why bother getting a Hot Rod into scale with characters like Prowl that he never shared screen time with. Once Blurr and Kup are made, then worry about his scale. It's just making the wait time for Jazz, Brawn, Sunstreaker, and the rest of the Ark crew longer. Maybe there's licensing issues going on behind the scenes perhaps?

Desslok2201 wrote:

Cyberpath wrote:

Desslok2201 wrote:I don't understand the logic of this one. It can be argued that Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime need redos, but I don't understand the timing. MP-10 was made to bring the scale down, but when that was made it was shown to be more in scale with MP-09, so there's really no immediate need for a redo, like there is with MP-05. I don't pretend to call the shots for TT, but I'd rather see either another stab at Megatron, or new characters before revisiting Hot Rod. That's my two cents, and before people take me apart, I know that's exactly what they're worth.

MP-10 was made in scale with MP-9, but as Rodimus Prime.

This new figure represents Hot Rod. Same size as the other Autobot cars. And likely newer and better engineering than MP-9.

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I agree that a new MP Megatron is long overdo. imo Hasui needs to be the one to do it.

I get that this is Hot Rod, not Rodimus Prime, but why bother getting a Hot Rod into scale with characters like Prowl that he never shared screen time with. Once Blurr and Kup are made, then worry about his scale. It's just making the wait time for Jazz, Brawn, Sunstreaker, and the rest of the Ark crew longer. Maybe there's licensing issues going on behind the scenes perhaps?

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Sooo.... In the realm of "New" Masterpiece, is Black Rodimus irrelevant, now? :/

I was super looking forward to finally getting Black Rodimus someday. Siiiiiiiigh....

Desslok2201 wrote:
I get that this is Hot Rod, not Rodimus Prime, but why bother getting a Hot Rod into scale with characters like Prowl that he never shared screen time with. Once Blurr and Kup are made, then worry about his scale. It's just making the wait time for Jazz, Brawn, Sunstreaker, and the rest of the Ark crew longer. Maybe there's licensing issues going on behind the scenes perhaps?

william-james88 wrote:Actually, if he is as big as MP Ironhide, that would be perfect.

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Sooo.... In the realm of "New" Masterpiece, is Black Rodimus irrelevant, now? :/

I was super looking forward to finally getting Black Rodimus someday. Siiiiiiiigh....

So are they going to update Grimlock? My finger is on the trigger for that one, so I'd like to know before I buy it.

Desslok2201 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Actually, if he is as big as MP Ironhide, that would be perfect.

There's no way. If he's in scale with Prowl, he'll be smaller than Ironhide, who looks to be a new size, inbetween the standard car and Optimus size.

omega666 wrote:I wonder if it will be a remolding of the Lambor mold.

william-james88 wrote:

Desslok2201 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Actually, if he is as big as MP Ironhide, that would be perfect.

There's no way. If he's in scale with Prowl, he'll be smaller than Ironhide, who looks to be a new size, inbetween the standard car and Optimus size.

But then he wouldnt be in scale with MP Magnus.

william-james88 wrote:

Desslok2201 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Actually, if he is as big as MP Ironhide, that would be perfect.

There's no way. If he's in scale with Prowl, he'll be smaller than Ironhide, who looks to be a new size, inbetween the standard car and Optimus size.

But then he wouldnt be in scale with MP Magnus.

SillySpringer wrote:I've been wanting a good Rodimus for a long time, since I never got the original MP mold. I hope they may release him as Hot Rod by himself, and maybe sell the trailer separately later. I just don't want t have 2 Hot Rods just to have the trailer.

Burn wrote:It's disappointing they're going back and creating a new design for a character that has recently (close enough to recently) already received a MP design over other characters that the fans have been screaming out for for a long time.

Heck, most of us would have welcome a redesigned Megatron, but instead they only go back to Hot Rod/Rodimus to "fix".

-Kanrabat- wrote:I kinda agree here. I also want some goddamn that are not seekers or repaints.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

SillySpringer wrote:I've been wanting a good Rodimus for a long time, since I never got the original MP mold. I hope they may release him as Hot Rod by himself, and maybe sell the trailer separately later. I just don't want t have 2 Hot Rods just to have the trailer.

This time around, I think they would release Rodimus Prime as his own mold. Maybe a 150-200$ leader sized bot. Also, the "trailer" part may not separate, or just a very small part would come off à la MP Ironhide as a G1 hommage.

Hot Rod will only be his own car-sized mold for sure. Having a separate "trailer" accessory would make no sense because the bot would never be Rodimus Prime. Unless said trailer partform as an armor upgrade to make Hot Rod into Rodimus Prime. Maybe a 3p company would do it, but I don't think Takara would go that route.

Burn wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I kinda agree here. I also want some goddamn that are not seekers or repaints.

Exactly! I can't understand the logic behind re-doing a character because "it could be done better" ahead of unique Decepticon characters.

Hell, if you want to re-do a character, re-do the **** seekers and give them coneheads! GUARANTEED MONEY FOR LESS DESIGN TIME!

william-james88 wrote:

Burn wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I kinda agree here. I also want some goddamn that are not seekers or repaints.

Exactly! I can't understand the logic behind re-doing a character because "it could be done better" ahead of unique Decepticon characters.

Hell, if you want to re-do a character, re-do the **** seekers and give them coneheads! GUARANTEED MONEY FOR LESS DESIGN TIME!

Would the coneheads, Insecticons and Shockwave be the only decepticons to do before the movie that arent Combiners or Triple Changers?

Seibertron wrote:

Glarryg wrote:I'm definitely up for this. Missed out on MP Roddy the first time, and it's hard to justify inflated eBay prices for a figure I know will come with flaws. At this point, I'd be happy with a re-release that fixes the QC issues.

Glarryg

I'll gladly take an all-new MP Rodimus! MP-09 Rodimus was one of the worst Transformers to come out. He should've been Rodimus or he should've been Rodimus Convoy. Trying to do both just sacrificed the entire toy ... so much so that Rodimus Convoy's vehicle mode had more in common with a Pretender vehicle than the original Rodimus. This picture says it all:

william-james88 wrote:

Burn wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I kinda agree here. I also want some goddamn that are not seekers or repaints.

Exactly! I can't understand the logic behind re-doing a character because "it could be done better" ahead of unique Decepticon characters.

Hell, if you want to re-do a character, re-do the **** seekers and give them coneheads! GUARANTEED MONEY FOR LESS DESIGN TIME!

Would the coneheads, Insecticons and Shockwave be the only decepticons to do before the movie that arent Combiners or Triple Changers?

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I wonder if the Targetmaster will be included. If this is a version of Hot-Rod that can transform properly and easily I'm all in.

william-james88 wrote:You know, this has me thinking. The auobots always outnumbere the Decepticons which for a while were just 5 dudes with a handful of smaller robots. The autobots even got a whole clan of Dinosaur robots added to their roster before the Decepticon got any new recruits. The Decepticons even found one of their own stuck in the ice and he just leaves them to join the autobots. I mean, for f#$k's sake, they never stood a chance.