First look at Kingdom Rodimus

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

  1. HotRodDidNothingWrong

    HotRodDidNothingWrong Still salty about TLK Hot Rod

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    Just got mine today! I originally pre-ordered him from BBTS, but I cancelled it when I saw that CMD store had him in stock. They always manage to get stuff to me within two to three days.
     
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  2. butheadimus prime

    butheadimus prime Picard?

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    I got mine and the figure and articulation are beautifull. I have some minor QC stuff but nothing I can't live with.

    QC issues:
    Trailer wont close- fixed by heating up as suggested
    The calf wheel covers don't tab-haven't attempted a fix. That part of the transformation is very meh imo.

    Overall love him
     
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  5. Banshee

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    My trailer wouldn't close with the turret plugged in the 5mm port inside the trailer. If it's loose, though, it closes. I'll probably try some pledge on the tabs.

    Otherwise, he's great! Nice articulation, imposing presence, nice weapons. The matrix should have had a 5mm port to plug into the sword. I use ER Prime's matrix for that.
     
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  6. SPLIT LIP

    SPLIT LIP Be strong enough to be gentle

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    Same. Should finally be here Wednesday.
     
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  7. Rodimus Prime

    Rodimus Prime Sola Gratia, Sola Fide TFW2005 Supporter

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    Mine was supposed to be here Saturday.
     
  8. GuardianMonkey

    GuardianMonkey Well-Known Member

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    Is there a consensus on what is causing the trailer to *not* stay together? Right out of the box, mine simply won't close entirely :( 
     
  9. OptionZero

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    The way its tied down in the box + heat of being stored in transit
     
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  10. Super Mecha Dad

    Super Mecha Dad Your mechanical father.

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    For mine the Cannon has to be pegged in exactly right front and back for it to close, but it will with a little practice. Without the cannon I can slide a deluxe carbot in there no problem. Are you having trouble with the cannon?
     
  11. GuardianMonkey

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    Even without the cannon, the trailer will stay closed, no matter what I do. With the cannon, the trailer won't even fully close in the first place, let along hold together. Unfortunately, Rodimus himself has a few popping parts that don't want to peg together so I'm thinking they used crappy plastic throughout or my whole figure got SQUOZE somewhere.
     
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  12. TheBlackVoid

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    Got mine yesterday and it seems random on if it stays closed with the cannon inside or not. Though most of the time the answer is no so that's been fun.
     
  13. GuardianMonkey

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    Yes, my copy has those same stress marks and I've only transformed him one. I'm really disappointed by Rodimus so far. Despite the cool engineering, there are too many problems (and potential bigger problems down the line) for me to feel satisfied, especially at this price point. Commander Jetfire didn't have any of these issues for the same money and a more cohesive package.
     
  14. Bandithu

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    I still think he's a great figure, it's just that I'm scared to keep him in robot mode.
     
  15. HotRodDidNothingWrong

    HotRodDidNothingWrong Still salty about TLK Hot Rod

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    Yeah, I think mine had them tight out of the box.
     
  16. Super Mecha Dad

    Super Mecha Dad Your mechanical father.

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    Yep, same exact spot and I've transformed him twice.
     
  17. SPLIT LIP

    SPLIT LIP Be strong enough to be gentle

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    Are those marks from colliding with the dark grey piece? (still don't have mine)
     
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  18. daddytron

    daddytron Made of too much clear plastic

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    I had them on mine after the first transformation. Haven’t gotten any worse. I’m not concerned that they will break. For all I know it happened when it was assembled.
     
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  19. Shepard Prime

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    No stress marks on mine but full disclosure, I don't lock mine in on his back. I like that whole part to sit higher on his back so I don't tab it into the windshield to stress the connector.
     
  20. TheBlackVoid

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    Oh wow, I honestly would've missed those marks if y'all didn't bring it up.