Is that how it works? I really want this but don't want to pay so much for it when I'm focused on Titans Return. I really want this Rodimus Prime for my CHUG collection and the Matrix, Galvatron is just an extra.

 

Skip this one. He's not worthy of the CHUG line.

 

I kind of like it and am very curious, I'm seriously thinking of it just need to see the price. Besides, who else will I use as Rodimus Prime till Hasbro makes a new one?

 

I have mine on the CHUG shelf. He displays just fine.

 

Kitbash your own.  

 

It's okay as long as you don't overpay for it. The figure may not be the greatest toy ever, but ain't abyssmal. Not like there's any other space winnebago CHUG Rodimus Prime in sight.

If you want it, then just wait for pricing. If you'll consider it being too much chances are you'll be able to hunt a loose Rodimus off of Ebay for less.

 

How much is this platinum edition pack.

 

Orders are up at Aliexpress. ONLY #172 shipped. They are great decos, but on molds I just don't want again. This is a $25-30 set to me.

Aliexpress.com : Buy Pre sale Original High quality ABS Deformation Robot Rodimus Prime and Galvatron Action figure Model Toys Set for Boys Gift from Reliable set photography suppliers on Deformation Robot Factory

 

You know, I don't own any version of that mold, but I'm pretty sure the turret isn't supposed to look like that.

 

No, it's mistransformed....

 

"ABS Deformation"?

 

Based on the pre-order price, you can get the original Titanium Rodimus and the RtS Battle in Space set (which has the same Matrix but has Classics Rodimus - still can't hold it - and the Universe 2.0 Cyclonus in cartoon correct colors AND a painted targetmaster) shipped for less than the platnium set.

https://www.amazon.com/Titanium-Tra...d=1469988921&sr=8-1&keywords=Titanium+Rodimus

https://www.amazon.com/Transformers...id=1469989158&sr=8-4&keywords=Battle+in+Space

I own the BiS set and...to be frank the Matrix even if it was painted like the platnium version just kind of feels useless as it was designed to work only with G1 Prime's chest. I'm sure something jury rigged with paperclips could work as a stop-gap solution but it is not worth spending more than $5 on in terms of valuing it.

 

"ABS" is referring to it being made of plastic.

"Deformation Robot" means it transforming robot, as the words morph, transform and deform in Chinese are often mixed up in translation, and end up getting swapped around when translating back to English form a Chinese site.

 

Which is why most KOs get called 'Deformation' figures.

 

Agreed. I'd want a Leader-class version, though.

I was wondering about the theme for the next toyline. The rumoured Overlord looks to be a Duocon - a tank and jet that combines together, so I wonder if they would approach a potential Rodimus in a similar manner - both sections of the winnebago combining into Rodimus like the Titanium figure. They could probably throw in a base mode as well.

The 'Rise of Rodimus' theme of the set does seem to suggest that Hasbro haven't forgotten Hot Rod's other self, so just maybe we could be getting a new version of Galvatron' nemesis.

 

Perhaps I might sway another supporter to my "next theme's gonna be Duocons" theory?  
I could see them doing Rodimus Prime that way though. On the other hand with G2 Prime being an all in one and Magnus having also been an all in one they might want to make Rodimus Prime an all in one as well.

 

I thought that might be the case, but potential Duocon TFs are limited compared to Headmasters and Combiners. Right now, I suspect the next toyline's theme could be beasts, with some exceptions (I'm hoping Hastak will release Leader-class Star Saber along with Deathsaurus).

 

That will actually get you Cyclonus, not Galvatron. (Of course, Cyclonus is a better toy, and has a Targetmaster... wait, what was I talking about?   ) But your point stands. If you look around for a deal on Ebay, or visit the BST forums here, you could get Titanium Rodimus and a Galvatron (either Hasbro or Takara) for somewhere in the $50 range pretty easy. Cheaper if you wait for a deal. So this set, even when the price drops as it hits the US, may not be a good deal for these particular figures.

 

Would you say it's...bad comedy?