First look at Kingdom Rodimus

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Daimao, Mar 3, 2021.

  1. Exerus Wing

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    Emmmm......With all my respect - Rodimus is one of my favorite characters - Power of the Primes figure still stays for me better, than new Kingdom version. My subjective arguments against Kingdom version:
    1. Face is too severe against POTP and SS version.
    2. Paints are too hot and too toxic. My eyes burn!
    3. Car mode is unconvicing and is\'nt show-accurate against POTP version. POTP version is also, of cource, not ideal, but more close to G1-show.
    4. Fixing of the car to the trailer seems for me not very reliable. In POTP version it looked more reliable.
    5. Alt-mode with FOUR (!) wheel pairs. R U seriously? Hasbro couldn\'t come up with hiding excess wheel pair?!
    6. Too many slots in trailer. It doesn\'t need it.

    I don\'t impose my point of view, but I made my choice. POTP version is superior, Kingdom version is inferior and isn\'t worth my money.

    P. S. I only hope, that any of the 3-rd Party studios will make upgrade for SS Hot Rod to make him real Rodimus Prime. Such a figure I would buy without any hesitations.
     
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  2. kylash327

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    I do worry about how thick that paint looks on the chest with that hinge, afraid of chipping. Same with that spoiler and removing it from the trailer. Why on earth does that spoiler appear to be clear blue plastic that’s entirely painted…
     
  3. jksit1

    jksit1 The Chosen One

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    The Rodimus Prime I was expecting. Sigh.:( 

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  4. Mardroid

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    Back before Kindom Rodimus was advertised, I did consider buying POTP Rodimus. The vehicle mode looks okay, and I don’t mind the Hotrod figure. As for the combined Rodimus mode, while he has things going for him, seeing the Hotrod arms exposed at certain angles, and that way the Rodimus arms appear to connect... it just doesn’t look right to me.

    That being said, this one was designed to be Rodimus and just Rodimus, and to my mind is far superior to POTP, at least in robot mode. His face does look a bit to gaunt for my taste, but I can live with that. I also prefer the shape of POTP combined vehicle mode, but getting a good looking Rodimus with separate trailer/battle station clinches it for me. The vehicle is too forward from the trailer, something I’m not a fan of, but it’s more odd than awful, and I can accept it. I’m glad the separate ‘beefed up Hotrod’ vehicle mode is so decent. The pros far outweigh the cons.

    I do like the Hotrod to Rodimus theme of the POTP figure though, but it resulted in a very compromised Rodimus.

    I do respect the view of those ho prefer POTP Rodimus though.
     
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  5. Apocalyptic

    Apocalyptic Just Another Strange One.

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    I'm glad I feel fine just with the SS86 Hot Rod... Honestly, $80 and he's not even bigger/any more well engineered than the average voyager. I mean, c'mon! He still has those weird silly backwards shoulders that stop them from going out normally... That I could forgive on Hot Rod, at least he's a gorgeous looking figure, and is new.. But this just looks exactly like an upscaled SS86 Hot Rod, I know, that's what essentially Rodimus is, but he's just somehow goofy looking? Like when a kid tries on their parents shoes that are far too big. Think he'll be an easy pass for me at this point... Boy do I wish they would have made a Broadside, Tidal Wave or.. Well anyone else who actually fits the supposed size class/price point he is instead.
     
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  6. Exerus Wing

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    As, I've written, I don't impose my point of view. And if you decided, that Kingdom version is better, who am I to argue? I can only wish you to buy it for your collection as soon as possible.
     
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    This is taking too long to release! I cannot wait to get it!
     
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  8. Patrickab7

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    I got bingo.
     
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  9. maltesefalcon

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    theres so much i both like and dislike on this figure that its not an instabuy like skylynx or skyjetfire. l like the general design of rodimus in his robot mode and even his "cab" mode has enough difference to hot rod to sit on the shelf on its own. the face looks older and while im iffy on the fish sad face it works for him.

    All that said, the studio ox inspiration means hes more hyperdetailed than any of the other figures currently on the shelf so he sticks out both from the ss86 figures but also the potp 86 versions. his hands are articulated which i know you guys love but i see it as a recipe for it to loosen over time. also the holes/vents on his chest are distracting and break up the design.

    as for the sword its got a big lump on the end which means its incompatible with every other figure that doesnt have the same style of hand!

    i could have dealt with the vehicle mode looking like a stretch limo if there was an actual reason for it but its just a glorified jewelery box! that tray underneath is completely unnecessary since all it comes with is blast effects which since they are all blue are completely useless to me (orange and purple blasts are what i use). if it came with season 3 accesories like the centurion figure it would justify opening the box and having all these special compartments but instead its just a wast of plastic.

    he's still the best rodimus figure we have had in a very long time (i still want a reworking of the titanium design) but i think the justification of the price hurt the actual design of the toy
     
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  10. LigerPrime

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    Guys, I haven’t watched the review...is there a chance that Rodimus’ wings will get scratched when placing him into the trailer in alt. mode?
     
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    905844AB-16BD-468A-B983-51DE7A30A582.jpeg Be careful leaving the matrix in too long or push in all the way. Mines cracked =(
     
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    Damn, what happened in there to break the matrix? Was Scourge around?
     
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    Aw, dang. Do you think it was just stress from the chest compartment that did it, or is it possible that the hard plastic effect piece stressed the handles and it just broke while in the chest?
     
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    I think the compartment. The two tabs are painted & matrix painted so quite thick paint mix so just snapped =(
     
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    Apparently he touched it too much with too much power....
     
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  16. Hail Galvatron

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    That's disappointing.

    I was planning to display him in front of Unicron, holding the Matrix over his head anyway. But still.
     
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    Might be the early copies are not 100%
     
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    Hopefully, if Rodimus's matrix breaking is widespread enough, that'd be a pretty bad look. And make me glad BBTS is slow as fuck since I pre-ordered from them and would have the time to cancel.
     
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  19. Paco Grande

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    Is it possible the matrix only fits one way? Those little nubs sticking out of the top look like they're touching the top wall of the cavity. I know with a lot of Optimus toys the chest doors don't close properly unless the matrix is installed in the correct orientation. Like MP-10.
     
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  20. Q Prime

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    That is the Matrix's correct orientation in media.
     
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