Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode

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Alfes 2010 has updated his blog again. This time with MP Rodimus Prime parts 4, 5 and 6. These galleries focus on Rodimus Prime and his alt modes. We get some nice comparison shots with MP Prime, G1 Rodimus Prime, Hot Rod and Rodimus vehicle mode and robot modes and a few shots of the differences in MP Prime's Matrix and Rodimus Prime's Matrix. The guns, saw and arc welder are stored in the trailer. Check out a sample of the images below and all the images here at the blog.

Part 4 Vehicle Mode
Part 5 Robot Mode
Part 6 Battle Station Mode

Credit(s): Alfes 2010

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Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1174897)
Posted by Rodimus Minor on January 28th, 2011 @ 3:47pm CST

Wow He is awesome looking =P~

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1174900)
Posted by dabattousai on January 28th, 2011 @ 3:59pm CST

The magic died on me when they showed the front of Rodimus' vehicle mode is a clip on piece and not part of the transformation. I think I can now wait for Hasbro's Version and pick this up down the road. :/

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1174915)
Posted by Megazarak on January 28th, 2011 @ 4:19pm CST

I'm a little dissappointed how small his Matrix is, especially when he looked so good holding the bigger one in the other pics. Oh well, Rodimus still looks great overall, and his despite the size, his Matrix still looks good stored inside of him.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1174922)
Posted by Amelie on January 28th, 2011 @ 4:31pm CST

dabattousai wrote:The magic died on me when they showed the front of Rodimus' vehicle mode is a clip on piece and not part of the transformation. I think I can now wait for Hasbro's Version and pick this up down the road. :/

Its just a thought, but - maybe the Rodimus Prime mode(s) were an after-thought on the toy? They design Hot Rod transformation, then come up with the extra faceplate, and then come up with a way of allowing for the winnebago.

I am hoping the Hasbro release will have something awesome, like a Wheelie figure included.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1174967)
Posted by Megazarak on January 28th, 2011 @ 5:26pm CST

Amelie wrote:I am hoping the Hasbro release will have something awesome, like a Wheelie figure included.

You know what, that would be pretty cool. Maybe he could be around Scout sized, that would make for a nice little extra, and it would also go great with Grimlock. On the other hand though, I think a large scaled Firebolt would be a great bonus accessory to go with Rodimus and would probably fit a bit better together. Hasbro could always just release a Scout sized Wheelie somewhere down the road.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1174981)
Posted by Tads on January 28th, 2011 @ 6:01pm CST

I thought he'd be in scale with Optimus Prime...
Other than that, the figure looks awesome...
I'll wait for the Hasbro version and then check whats the better deal.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175026)
Posted by dragons on January 28th, 2011 @ 8:50pm CST

I like how the thumbnail for the news story down at the very bottom of the page is just a shot of Rodimus's crotch.

wow showing rodimus lullabye dont know what there showing us there smaller than in botmode & car mode i expected him to bee loitte bigger oh well, target master is hotrod is nice bonus feature

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175062)
Posted by combatron6969 on January 29th, 2011 @ 12:42am CST

After this release, i just hope that third party transformer makers do something bout the height of Rodimus Prime. I wish they will include an add on for his feet to make him as tall as MP Optimus Prime

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175066)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 29th, 2011 @ 12:48am CST

combatron6969 wrote:After this release, i just hope that third party transformer makers do something bout the height of Rodimus Prime. I wish they will include an add on for his feet to make him as tall as MP Optimus Prime

Why? He was never as tall as Prime, nor was he intended to be. Optimus and Megatron have always towered over their underlings.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175074)
Posted by combatron6969 on January 29th, 2011 @ 1:41am CST

Correct me if im wrong, but it seems that his the same height with Optimus Prime in the Headmaster Series Episode 3: Birth of Double Convoy.

Autobot032 wrote:
combatron6969 wrote:After this release, i just hope that third party transformer makers do something bout the height of Rodimus Prime. I wish they will include an add on for his feet to make him as tall as MP Optimus Prime

Why? He was never as tall as Prime, nor was he intended to be. Optimus and Megatron have always towered over their underlings.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175075)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 29th, 2011 @ 1:45am CST

combatron6969 wrote:Correct me if im wrong, but it seems that his the same height with Optimus Prime in the Headmaster Series Episode 3: Birth of Double Convoy.

Autobot032 wrote:
combatron6969 wrote:After this release, i just hope that third party transformer makers do something bout the height of Rodimus Prime. I wish they will include an add on for his feet to make him as tall as MP Optimus Prime

Why? He was never as tall as Prime, nor was he intended to be. Optimus and Megatron have always towered over their underlings.

Never watched Headmasters, couldn't tell ya. Not to mention, scale in G1 was all over the place.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175113)
Posted by Mykltron on January 29th, 2011 @ 8:14am CST

I said he'd be short but oh no, someone said the price point suggested largeness and I pointed out he cost the same as Grimlock so wouldn't be any taller and I was shot down but now we see that I was right :roll:

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175752)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on January 30th, 2011 @ 6:40pm CST

I never understood how the Hot Rod vehicle mode configured into Rodimus' truck mode. It's pretty neat how they figured it out!

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175782)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 30th, 2011 @ 8:54pm CST

I'm starting to regret ordering it now.

There are multiple reports of problems.

They are:

-Paint chipping from transformation and gimmick usage.

-Wing being scratched from insertion and removal from trailer. (A really, really tight fit.)

-He's incredibly fiddly, maybe even more than Megatron (though not as fragile) and if you don't line him up just right, his wheels won't touch the ground and he wobbles in vehicle mode along with the back of his head and his codpiece scraping along since they sit on the bottom of the vehicle mode.

-No matter how you transform him, he suffers from Protector's vehicle mode problem. The middle set of wheels never touch ground, just the front and rear sets.

-The slot in the palm of his hands just barely grips the rifle handles and if you wrap his fingers around it, the gun will either fall out completely, or sit there very loosely.

-And worst of all...someone posted a pic of the right forearm on their Rodimus, and the flap that allows the hand to rotate...BROKE OFF. That's right, broke off.

I'm starting to be really concerned here. Nothing I can do about it now, since it's bought and paid for, except hope that I got a good one coming from BBTS. *sighs*

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175850)
Posted by Amelie on January 31st, 2011 @ 2:22am CST

I suspect that the problems with the Rodimus trailer are connected to my theory that it is merely a clever after-thought of having designed Hot Rod.

Also - why is anyone surprised about Takaras QC? Nearly every Takara figure I've ever owned has had QC problems.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175858)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 31st, 2011 @ 3:34am CST

Amelie wrote:I suspect that the problems with the Rodimus trailer are connected to my theory that it is merely a clever after-thought of having designed Hot Rod.

Also - why is anyone surprised about Takaras QC? Nearly every Takara figure I've ever owned has had QC problems.

To be fair, you are right, but it's definitely bitchworthy when you're hitting $200.00

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175873)
Posted by alldarker on January 31st, 2011 @ 5:12am CST

I had an order running for MP09 Rodimus with HLJ, to be shipped with the March wave of United figures, but this morning finally decided I had to cancel the order, based on all the negative feedback and based on my own lack of enthusiasm for Hot Rod as a character in any way, shape or form.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1175897)
Posted by vectorA3 on January 31st, 2011 @ 8:43am CST

Jeez. I hope Hasbro's QC is better for the US version

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1176237)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on February 1st, 2011 @ 8:03am CST

Looks beautiful but I want to see what Hasbro do with him first or until TRU Japan discount the price down to around 10,00 JPY (around $120) which they did with MP Grimlock, Optimus Prime, Megatron, Ultra Magnus and the Seekers. (no, I didn't buy them all but I wanted to!).

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1176274)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 1st, 2011 @ 9:15am CST

Autobot032 wrote:I'm starting to regret ordering it now.

There are multiple reports of problems.

People are ham-hands.

Don't let those reports bother you. They happened with every MP figure yet. You get someone who can't be careful or treats the thing like a toy and whammy-blammy, intant internet sob story.

If you consider yourself to be careful, then you can be worry free.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1176275)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on February 1st, 2011 @ 9:16am CST

Counterpunch wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:I'm starting to regret ordering it now.

There are multiple reports of problems.

People are ham-hands.

Don't let those reports bother you. They happened with every MP figure yet. You get someone who can't be careful or treats the thing like a toy and whammy-blammy, intant internet sob story.

If you consider yourself to be careful, then you can be worry free.

I couldn't agree with you more CP. These things aren't $10 deluxes. Take your time and for Primus' sake, use the instructions!!!

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1176339)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 1st, 2011 @ 12:00pm CST

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:I'm starting to regret ordering it now.

There are multiple reports of problems.

People are ham-hands.

Don't let those reports bother you. They happened with every MP figure yet. You get someone who can't be careful or treats the thing like a toy and whammy-blammy, intant internet sob story.

If you consider yourself to be careful, then you can be worry free.

I couldn't agree with you more CP. These things aren't $10 deluxes. Take your time and for Primus' sake, use the instructions!!!

I still maintain my stance on the matter, but it is appearing that there are some design flaws that people need to be aware of. Out of any of the MP complaints, the Rodimus ones may hold the most water.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1176340)
Posted by Trikeboy on February 1st, 2011 @ 12:04pm CST

Autobot032 wrote:I'm starting to regret ordering it now.

There are multiple reports of problems.

They are:

-Paint chipping from transformation and gimmick usage.

-Wing being scratched from insertion and removal from trailer. (A really, really tight fit.)

-He's incredibly fiddly, maybe even more than Megatron (though not as fragile) and if you don't line him up just right, his wheels won't touch the ground and he wobbles in vehicle mode along with the back of his head and his codpiece scraping along since they sit on the bottom of the vehicle mode.

-No matter how you transform him, he suffers from Protector's vehicle mode problem. The middle set of wheels never touch ground, just the front and rear sets.

-The slot in the palm of his hands just barely grips the rifle handles and if you wrap his fingers around it, the gun will either fall out completely, or sit there very loosely.

-And worst of all...someone posted a pic of the right forearm on their Rodimus, and the flap that allows the hand to rotate...BROKE OFF. That's right, broke off.

I'm starting to be really concerned here. Nothing I can do about it now, since it's bought and paid for, except hope that I got a good one coming from BBTS. *sighs*

I have him in hand right now, everything you have said, except the last one (broken flap) is present on my Masterpiece Rodimus. Oh, btw, I spent almost an hour trying to line up his arms and legs.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1176671)
Posted by vectorA3 on February 2nd, 2011 @ 4:06am CST

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:I'm starting to regret ordering it now.

There are multiple reports of problems.

People are ham-hands.

Don't let those reports bother you. They happened with every MP figure yet. You get someone who can't be careful or treats the thing like a toy and whammy-blammy, intant internet sob story.

If you consider yourself to be careful, then you can be worry free.

I couldn't agree with you more CP. These things aren't $10 deluxes. Take your time and for Primus' sake, use the instructions!!!

Unless you can read Japanese, the instructions will be pretty much useless though. Case in point -MP Megatron. I consider myself to be careful, and whilst transforming him to gun mode (which took an hour), I broke a piece of his inner leg. Only 1 of my 4 MPs that's damaged. Man, Megs is a b*&%h to transform #-o

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1177121)
Posted by SpacerAM2 on February 3rd, 2011 @ 9:32am CST

vectorA3 wrote:
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:I'm starting to regret ordering it now.

There are multiple reports of problems.

People are ham-hands.

Don't let those reports bother you. They happened with every MP figure yet. You get someone who can't be careful or treats the thing like a toy and whammy-blammy, intant internet sob story.

If you consider yourself to be careful, then you can be worry free.

I couldn't agree with you more CP. These things aren't $10 deluxes. Take your time and for Primus' sake, use the instructions!!!

Unless you can read Japanese, the instructions will be pretty much useless though. Case in point -MP Megatron. I consider myself to be careful, and whilst transforming him to gun mode (which took an hour), I broke a piece of his inner leg. Only 1 of my 4 MPs that's damaged. Man, Megs is a b*&%h to transform

Broke one of the smaller tabs above the mp Megatron's trigger. That part is now being held with one of those twist and ties used to tie the garbage bags. Without it, it doesn't hold into place when transformed. Plus I've been thinking of fixing one of Megatron's tabs on his black thigh plate which I broke. By drilling a hole beside that area next to it above where the tab is missing getting a paper clip and trimming it the right size and shaping it like one of its hooks then using a small screw by wrapping the part of it below to hold it in place as I screw it in with the screw driver.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1177474)
Posted by vectorA3 on February 4th, 2011 @ 6:08am CST

too bad the merchant in Resident Evil 4 doesn't sell Megs. Lol. Looks like the Killer 7 magnum doesn't he??

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1177484)
Posted by Amelie on February 4th, 2011 @ 7:11am CST

G1 Megatron is a Walther P38. Although old, its still an iconic pistol.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1177925)
Posted by vectorA3 on February 5th, 2011 @ 8:27am CST

Eh, I knew that. Wanted to see if we had any Resident Evil 4 fans in the audience.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1177930)
Posted by The Legend on February 5th, 2011 @ 9:17am CST

Any chance of seeing pics of him along side an Alt/BT figure from anyone?

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1177934)
Posted by Fistful of Energon on February 5th, 2011 @ 9:35am CST

Here you go!

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1177943)
Posted by The Legend on February 5th, 2011 @ 9:42am CST

Thank you FoE.

Re: Toy Images of Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy - Rodimus Prime Mode (1177968)
Posted by Fistful of Energon on February 5th, 2011 @ 11:00am CST

no problem