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Generations Asia / China Import Hot Spot In Hand Images

Posted on 07-25-2012 at 07:15 AM by Sol Fury under Generations / Classics
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By way of ACToys we have a look at some in-hand images of the Generations China Import / Asia "exclusive" Prototectobot Hot Spot. This blazing Autobot is a remolded version of Universe Inferno, redone here in Hot Spot's defining blue deco and with a new head that recalls the original Hot Spot nicely. He's due out in Asia shortly, and he'll also be coming to US Toys R Us stores in a limited fashion as a part of the "China Import" Voyager assortment.

Read on for our mirror of the images.
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Josh
yup. he will be mine. that looks awesome
Optimus Magnus78
Major fail! Looks nothing like Hotspot, except for the head. Instead of wasting money on producing these inaccurate repaints Hasbro should've invested that money in the FoC line. But we get upscaled legends figures instead.
Gingerchris
Ehh - I'm not really a fan of painting one figure into another character just because they share a similar alt mode. I'd rather character repaints be based on the look of the robot mode as that's where their character usually is. It's nice enough but it still just looks like a blue Inferno to me. Or with that head, a blue Optimus Prime. I can see some potential mix and match with an Inferno going on to make an Optimus figure because of the window chest. Pity the blue of Hotspot's legs wasn't darker for a more Optimus colour leg-swap.
Galaxy Convoy
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It's nice enough but it still just looks like a blue Inferno to me.
Yeah, same thing I was thinking. I think it would have made a world of difference if they had given the fig a new head sculpt based on the G1 animation model instead trying to base the fig on the actual G1 toy.
Bountyan
Might display this with Universe Onslaught and Silverbolt.

combiner leaders who don't combine ftw?
aprim
So bought!
Feralstorm
I'd get one.
Stepper
Ugly head for Hotspot
bradforj
First Onslaught and Silverbolt, now this? Why do they keep making combiner leaders that have no ability to combine with other bots? These suck. It is no different than making one Constructicon or one Predacon. Useless.
Sol Fury
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Originally Posted by Bountyan View Post
Might display this with Universe Onslaught and Silverbolt.

combiner leaders who don't combine ftw?
Nice idea, I'll have to give that a shot. Throw in an Animated Motormaster for the fun of it too.
Maximo Prime
If you think the head looks like Optimus Prime, then you are merely paying this figure a casual glance... not to split hairs, but Prime's mask comes to a point down the center of his face, while Hot Spot's mask has three angles, giving him a flat plain across the middle of his face.
Fosterlager
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Originally Posted by Sol Fury View Post
Nice idea, I'll have to give that a shot. Throw in an Animated Motormaster for the fun of it too.
I think I'll use Motorbreath. His name is just WAY too cool

And now I'm almost considering keeping Botcon Razorclaw.
Knightsword
For those that complaining about the robot mode. Simple turn head around, turn waist around, and swap the hands and presto, a G1 looking robot mode.
PredaconElder
What an ugly toy.
Sinnertwin
Will buy. You know what else I'd buy?

A LSTOW Pyro repaint using that new head.
[Wing_Saber-X]
neat! but I think I'll be sticking to my Million Publishing Generations Artfire, first.

Edit: Is it just me or do I get a ''Grimlock'' vibe from the head sculpt? Maybe it's the vents carved on either side of his mouth-plate. *shrugs* oh well...
Acheron
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Originally Posted by Sinnertwin View Post
Will buy. You know what else I'd buy?

A LSTOW Pyro repaint using that new head.
I was thinking the same exact thing! I wonder if we might get one or two other figures like we did with DOTM Cyberverse Guzzle
alteisen99
i like the head :3
MovieGodOptimus
I'm buying this just to get a LSOTW Pyro figure
Master Zarak
The heads on these repaints simply don't fit, aesthetically speaking. It looks forced. Pass on all of these.
Demonss
Now where can I get it!?
Ruination04
Awesome! Where do I order?
MWG
The eyes and overall head just look a bit mean for an autobot, and especially one that is supposed to be a protector. Maybe if the head were cast in blue, or the overall figure had more of a white/silver color. Anyhow, I will definitely get him if I see him at TRU. Kinda funny that the box advertises Brawn, if that is the same packaging as the U.S. version will get.

+-MWG-+
Thundershot
Yeah, I might get two of them so I can put one of the heads on Botcon Pyro.
Prowl 2009
Must have! Hopefully it won't take long for the rest of the Protectobots to be released!
SPLIT LIP
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Will buy. You know what else I'd buy?

A LSTOW Pyro repaint using that new head.
Genius.
Timesynch
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I'm buying this just to get a LSOTW Pyro figure
Interesting idea. I have a spare Universe Inferno laying around (he was replaced by the Henkei version) and I may just swap heads with Hotspot, and just mistransform him so the cab windows are at his back to give Pyro his more LSOTW look.
swbruni
i think he looks good have to see a price ?
Powersa
Should have come with the ladder. Oh well.

Defensor is my favorite combiner. There's not enough Hot Spot toys. I was even excited when I got the Target 6" Titanium Hot Spot.

Took years to get a Hot Spot, I love the paint job and new head here, just wish it came with a ladder like before.
Fosterlager
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Originally Posted by Master Zarak View Post
The heads on these repaints simply don't fit, aesthetically speaking. It looks forced. Pass on all of these.
Good point. Brawl is by far the worst, but Hot Spot is doable for me. I miss the giant red chestplate, but that headsculpt makes up for it.
Syn3sthesia
Big pass on this failure of a repaint!
Crystal Convoy
Looks awesome.
webz
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Originally Posted by Gingerchris View Post
Or with that head, a blue Optimus Prime. I can see some potential mix and match with an Inferno going on to make an Optimus figure because of the window chest. Pity the blue of Hotspot's legs wasn't darker for a more Optimus colour leg-swap.
With a little work, he'd make a great Generations version of Animated Optimus Prime for those who dislike the Animated aesthetic.

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The eyes and overall head just look a bit mean for an autobot, and especially one that is supposed to be a protector.
He's pissed at all the false alarm calls, and having to rescue cats from trees.
Optimus Prime
I'm so glad we're getting this in the U.S. Hot Spot was one of my favorite G1 toys and this is an awesome updated version. The head sculpt is great.
Cax6ton
I can see and understand all the negative points on this release but I still don't care, I like this in spite of all the reasons not to.
Sumner Sturgeon
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I can see and understand all the negative points on this release but I still don't care, I like this in spite of all the reasons not to.
Yeah...I can't see them, and am therefore quite excited to grab one for myself when he shows up at TRU in the fall.
TJ Duckett
This makes me want an official Pyro SOOOOO bad!
SMOG
I agree that, as is, this isn't exactly right for Hotspot. However, the basic form and body does have the appropriate "boxy" shape for Hotspot, to say nothing of that crazy blue. With a very minor set of modifications, this could be a solid G1 Hotspot.

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For those that complaining about the robot mode. Simple turn head around, turn waist around, and swap the hands and presto, a G1 looking robot mode.
Exactly! I did this digitally coloured mock-up back when Inferno first came out:

It just needs that extra bit of red on the chest plate to really work. You could just paint the existing backplate, or look into something a bit larger to cover the gaps.

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Originally Posted by Sinnertwin View Post
Will buy. You know what else I'd buy?

A LSTOW Pyro repaint using that new head.
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Originally Posted by Timesynch View Post
Interesting idea. I have a spare Universe Inferno laying around (he was replaced by the Henkei version) and I may just swap heads with Hotspot, and just mistransform him so the cab windows are at his back to give Pyro his more LSOTW look.
Yup! Here's the easy formula for Pyro that requires almost no painting (if you happen to have the parts for it):
-Hotspot head
-Inferno torso
-Grapple legs
Apply tape to the Grapple legs in a diagonal stripe pattern. Spray with black paint, remove tape = easy black-on-yellow hazard stripes for a nice "Pyro" look.

I have to say, at first this head didn't look quite right to me... too simplified maybe. But after looking at it a bit, I'm starting to like it. Definitely want this boy!

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Driskull98
Bought on sight.
Cloudraker
I love this figure. The new haed and the use of Infernos hands and not Grapples fixed hands and the spot on blue deco with the hot spot decals are a true plus. I likely would have bought a staight repaint (classics whore that I am) but those little extras make it all the more appealing. I bought an extra tfc gear of war accessory kit to give this guy a ladder but may leave the water gun on.

Either way, looking forward to pairing him with his fire fighting brethren Inferno and Artfire.
Grimlock_13
Second best of Hasbro's upcoming releases (Grimlock being the first). In a sea of FoC garbage this will shine like a diamond on the shelves.
mfic99us
Wow, can't believe all the hate this guy is getting. All of these Asia exclusives are repaints, this ones no different. It's a good mold, and the paint deco is a great homage to the G1 figure in my opinion, although I totally agree it could have benefited from a latter to help set it apart from the other two characters sharing this mold.

I can understand the "combiner-that-doesn't-combine" viewpoint, but I might have just gotten used to it as a Stunticon/Menasor fan. The only Stunticon releases lately have been exclusive repaints except for the Prime figures, with no hint at a true gestalt.

P.S. Is the panels on his forearms stuck in place like Grapple, or can they rotate to free up the hands like inferno?
Boy Blunder
The more I look at it, the more I like it. Having never seen Inferno at retail here, I missed out on his mold the first time, and (almost) missed Grapple too. May snag this one.

As for the whole 'combiners-who-don't-combine,' I just look forward to having a solid representation of a character; very few of them are solely identified by being part of a Combiner in my mind, with maybe the exception of the Constructicons.
Grimwolf100
damn that looks sexy!
WhiteMocha
Looks fantastic. That blue is so pretty, and the headsculpt is great.

Although it is a damn shame this was released so long after Botcon Pyro, because man, that headsculpt would have been perfect for Pyro. Oh well.
thielmj
this and megs are probably the only 2 figures from this line i need to pick up, saddly its also most of the official stuff i plan to pick up besides the mps
opt1musaber
Looks like a Decepticon head. Hotspot?? Looks like a mix of Grimlock and Nemesis Prime.

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