United Rodimus Prime Wave official images

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by ultraq, Dec 22, 2011.

  1. [Wing_Saber-X]

    [Wing_Saber-X] Takara Fanboy Collector

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    I think I pre-ordered that "Rodimus Convoy' plus Beast Megs from Amiami sometime ago...oh and Thunderwing too.. :D 
     
  2. FakeEyes22

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    I didn't realize what was up with the flames on Rodimus's side until I just know figured out that they're the flames from his trailer. That and the orange chest with G1 Rodimus Prime flames are rather appealing. The shiny paint could be nice, but the 2 tone red is odd. I'd be way into this one if I felt the mold had aged well.

    I'm also puzzled by his engine bump. Since it's Rodimus Prime/Convoy, Targetmasters need not apply, right? And you'd think it would be a hold or minicon ports considering Takara's recent trend of releasing PCC minicons in G1 Targetmaster colors.

    I've got one thought about the altered engine, although I doubt it's the reason for it. If a KO Rodimus shows up with this mold change that was on a single official release, it could be more informative somehow. I don't even know if that would mean anything.
     
  3. gunthetra

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    I have Roddy preordered but don't know if I'll actually get it now or not. That deco is pretty sweet, and the remolded engine is a surprise, but how it'll look in the Protector armor will make it or break it for me, personally.

    Other than him, G2-styled Megs is the only one I'm considering; those colors are just so garishly sexy. Thunderwing and Warpath don't seem that different from the Hasbro releases, so they're no-buys. As for Windcharger and Wipeout, I'd rather not spend that much for two scouts.
     
  4. Rod Forrester

    Rod Forrester The Abandoner

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    Nice, thanks.
     
  5. Hiro Prime

    Hiro Prime Cybertronian Guru Veteran

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    Jihaxus, Drift, and Mindset to name a few. Tho I have added a few cartoon only characters as well, like Alpha Trion, Acidstorm, and Sunstorm. (tho Sunstorm did appear in the DW books.)

    Ah, I haven't gotten that one yet and I didn't know it had a G1 logo. Still makes me wonder why Takara used the G2 logo for the EZ Megs.
     
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    Seeker Time Lord

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    Most of these are simple repaints so I can't see myself paying for them.
     
  7. Murasame

    Murasame 村雨

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    Damn. Seeing the official photos I notice that Rodimus Convoy looks perfect in bot mode. I'm really happy about my Henkei Rodimus. But now I kinda want Rodimus Convoy. But I already have 2 Rodimus... gnarf...
     
  8. guard convoy

    guard convoy The Big Daddy

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    that rodimus looks fantastic
     
  9. Murasame

    Murasame 村雨

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    If Rodimus had a Targetmaster that mounts on his hood, than I would buy this mold a third time in a glimpse. Now I have a hard time making up my mind.
     
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    In case anyone missed them before : Here is the previous usages of some of the other moulds.

    Green Megatron Deluxe :
    Megatron (2006) - Decepticon - www.tfu.info
    Light grey Megatron Deluxe :
    Megatron (2008) - Decepticon - www.tfu.info
    Energon Sharkticon :
    Sharkticon (2004) - Decepticon - www.tfu.info
    Unicron :
    Unicron (2006) - Chaos Bringer - www.tfu.info
    Beast Megatron : (purple) :
    Megatron (2006) - Predacon - www.tfu.info
    Beast Megatron (green) :
    Megatron (2006) - Decepticon - www.tfu.info
    Cindersaur :
    Cindersaur (2010) - Decepticon - www.tfu.info
    Primal :
    Optimus Primal (2006) - Maximal - www.tfu.info
    Jungle Optimus :
    Optimus Prime (2006) - Autobot - www.tfu.info

    I wonder if it would be feasible to make the engine of Rodimus slide out and have a swing out barrel to make a little pistol for him ?
     
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    Warpath looks like a let down so far. There's barely any difference!
     
  12. Scrapper6

    Scrapper6 Lord of Constructicons

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    I like that look, if I had the funding I'd definitely pick him up. Perhaps someone will be selling one in March for a good price at the weekend show we always seem to have.

    Also really want that Windcharger/Wipeout duo, mostly for Wipeout, but... My RtS Windcharger broke one of his legs off the balljoint and if I can't get another one to replace it, and am not confident enough in my repair skills to fix it, at least I'll have a Windcharger who can stand in robot mode without leaning to one-side.

    As for the rest, I already have Generations or Classics for that. So no real interest.

    I'm curious though, are there pictures somewhere of this Ark Unicron and BW figures?
     
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    The paintjob is not evenly painted,some part is darker shade of maroon than the other part,what is TakaraTomy thinking?
     
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    It seems pretty clear they're looking to mimic the two tones of the cab of Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy. The cab front has parts on it that are darker than the rest of the truck - notably the roof and the front bumper just like with this United Rodimus Prime.

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    You can see it pretty clearly in the image above (the side area around the tires is lighter than the bumper and canopy area).

    Randy
     

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    Dinodigger97 germinates within you.

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    I just want Windcharger,Wipe-Out,Rodimus, and that Megatron(or Archforce to me.:) )

    Now I need to save my money....:( 
     
  16. Autovolt 127

    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    Finally. They made a truly anime accurate Rodimus. Maroon.....freaking Maroon. :D 

    Too bad i'm cheap and i'm not much of a fan of the mold (Still waiting for a new mold Has/Tak). :(  I wish Hasbro had released this over the RTS version.
     
  17. megamus

    megamus Overworked and Underpaid Veteran

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    Am I the only one who does not know who Wipeout is?
     
  18. Stepper

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    Seriously,i am not sold to the remolded engine,i rather they give it an all orange paint job similar to the vintage G1 Rodimus Convoy's paint than this remolded engine.
     
  19. Dinodigger97

    Dinodigger97 germinates within you.

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    Wipe-Out was Trypticon's buddy in the old G1 comics....and was based on Tailgate....which was a retool of Windcharger....which explans this toy.


    Why.....they made Wipe-Out instead of Tailgate.....I don't know.:) 
     
  20. Maverick Hunter Christian

    Maverick Hunter Christian Choke on that, causality!

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    United/Generations has established a trend for tapping "obscure" comic characters with Thunderwing, Straxus, and Drift. Wipe-Out strikes me as an extension of that.