ToysRUS Only Rodimus Prime+Offshoot

Tiller · 07-27-2011, 06:58 PM

Request: Can someone snap a picture of the Hot Rod face? Just curious how that worked out in silver since the Rodmius Prime face looks creepy.

scubaboy31 · 07-27-2011, 07:00 PM

nice pics, but the colours on this toy look like complete shit next to the takara version. Offshoot looks excellent though. reckon i'll pick this guy up for him and bung hot rod in the rodimus trailer for the sake of doing something with him and the trailer i have no real display use for (it's a fun accesory though).

The dark grey face is what really kills it for me. It cheapens the whole look IMO, and I don't really care for the sticker look. He is an excellent figure though, and I suppose will be a passable substitute for anyone unwilling to buy the Japanese version.

In summary, it's a good toy, it just looks a bit cheap in lack of paint apps (regardless of followint the toy pallete) and stuff like the mismatched hips and knees, different colour hinges and red welder just make it the weakest western release of a MP mold to date.

x BlackMagnus x · 07-27-2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnightBliss

"Tonight, tonight it's coming tonight, Hot Damn tonight."

Christmas Story reference for the win!

I cannot wait for this to hit stores. Cannot. Wait. Then I too will have my major award.

Pikachu_King · 07-27-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by x BlackMagnus x

Christmas Story reference for the win!

I cannot wait for this to hit stores. Cannot. Wait. Then I too will have my major award.

Now I want a gif of him opening the big box, wih hasbro MP rodimus shopped in instead of the leg when he first pulls it out....

x BlackMagnus x · 07-27-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pikachu_King

Now I want a gif of him opening the big box, wih hasbro MP rodimus shopped in instead of the leg when he first pulls it out....

Someone needs to get on this, stat!

Optimus Prime · 07-27-2011, 07:16 PM

That looks so awesome. I wish I'd been awake at 5am to get this.

UnicronFTW · 07-27-2011, 07:30 PM

I have to get this guy. Hell or highwater. I also have to get Masterpiece Grimlock. And MP-10...
oh geez I need money.

Dah Padre · 07-27-2011, 09:11 PM

Got it! Love it! He will definitely be used as Hotrod. I can't believe they were insane enough to include a sticker sheet for the are "arrows". Also what's with the con sign?

Shin-Gouki · 07-27-2011, 09:22 PM

How close is the red to the Takara version? Does it match enough to use the Takara Trailer with it?

zeroomegazx · 07-27-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Gouki

How close is the red to the Takara version? Does it match enough to use the Takara Trailer with it?

The red isnt that close but might look ok in the trailer, havent tried that yet....

So far I have quite a few issues with my US Rodimus vs Takara version:

+my box of 2 came from TRU, it was enormous for the 2 boxes in it could have fit at least 2 more. The box was smashed and so were the 2 inside it. Both rodimus boxes were basically open due to the damage.

+I have opened the box with the most damage and he has an extremely floppy spoiler. I dont see how i can tighten it so anyone who has taken apart the takara version plz help! I havent opened the second one yet.

+his hood where the matrix is store is slightly open in vehicle mode and wont close. The pics if the first post of this thread kind of show that but mine is at least double to triple that.

+Other than that he transforms a lot easier than the takara version. Back clip is nice and easy to do. Legs go easier. Its nice. However the colors are blech but I will live with them.

+The difference in plastic is very obvious between both versions. The takara version which I thought felt a little cheap before now feels much more sturdy than the US release. Its still fine but its more bendy whereas the takara is more solid.

Overall its still a great figure just very unhappy about the shipping issues. I posted another topic, others are having the same shit shipping.

If anyone can help me get the hood closed and the spoiler tight please let me know!!!!

07-27-2011, 06:58 PM	#21
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07-27-2011, 09:11 PM	#28
Dah Padre Retired Porn Star Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,612 Location: Chicago/Blue Island Collection Count: More than I'm ready to admit News Credits: 8	Got it! Love it! He will definitely be used as Hotrod. I can't believe they were insane enough to include a sticker sheet for the are "arrows". Also what's with the con sign? My Collection! My FeedBack! Sales Thread! Xbox Live & PSN Gamer Tag: dahpadre Chicago Talks Shit! My Collection on YouTube!

07-27-2011, 09:22 PM	#29
Shin-Gouki Bacala=Jobs Gouki=Wozniak Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 6,366 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Originally: Huntington Beach, CA Collection Count: Soon to be one VERY Large G1 Bumblebee News Credits: 7	How close is the red to the Takara version? Does it match enough to use the Takara Trailer with it? all good things...... Gouki's Arcade Coming Soon!

07-27-2011, 07:00 PM	#22
scubaboy31 Digital Gypsy Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,101 Location: London, UK Collection Count: 150+ News Credits: 3	nice pics, but the colours on this toy look like complete shit next to the takara version. Offshoot looks excellent though. reckon i'll pick this guy up for him and bung hot rod in the rodimus trailer for the sake of doing something with him and the trailer i have no real display use for (it's a fun accesory though). The dark grey face is what really kills it for me. It cheapens the whole look IMO, and I don't really care for the sticker look. He is an excellent figure though, and I suppose will be a passable substitute for anyone unwilling to buy the Japanese version. In summary, it's a good toy, it just looks a bit cheap in lack of paint apps (regardless of followint the toy pallete) and stuff like the mismatched hips and knees, different colour hinges and red welder just make it the weakest western release of a MP mold to date.

07-27-2011, 07:16 PM	#26
Optimus Prime Roll out! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,843 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Collection Count: Many. Very many. News Credits: 24	That looks so awesome. I wish I'd been awake at 5am to get this.