Oh yes. And we’ll all be buying the fishing rod from Dr. Wu or shockwave’s lab or wheeljack’s lab when they show up then 86 hotrod will have literally everything the MP has and more.
I like that the mainline toys are chasing the Masterpiece aesthetic, and actually capturing much of it! It's way easier on the wallet and more sensible than the Masterpieces trying to be toys and failing.
Masterpieces are High End Collectables not Toys though. Only thing you can really do with them is Pose... Pose... Pose... Pose! I have MP's I have NEVER transformed out of Fear.
@@Fenris30 Exactly. Many MPs especially Takara include extra accessories, and they're transformable after all, which leads one to want to handle them and essentially "play" with them by changing them up at least somewhat regularly. But when you do, you risk scratching paint or breaking a tab or a joint. Frustrating.
Honestly... you're completely right. It's _mind boggling_ how far engineering has come that a *mass retail toy* does nearly everything that Masterpiece does and presents a _more accurate_ shape/silhouette/form at the same time. Definitely on my buy-on-sight list.
Hey we finally have a hot rod with screen accurate transformation, I always loved how his shoulders did a spin in the movie and cartoon but they never carried it over till now
20:55 Fully agree. Considering Studio Series Hot Rod costs less than HALF as much as Masterpiece Hot Rod but WITHOUT the giant backpack, he's the better option. And he comes with a display stand that you can use to hide the accessories you're not using.
"it's for that pose if you want to put him in that pose" And that's why this is the closest Mainline will get to Masterpiece if not surpassing it. I love this figure so much.
Literally JUST got this figure. It is, without doubt, the best Hot Rod figure ever made so far. If any of you grew up watching the TransFormers movie, I know you've had a huge wait for a figure this good.
Good god, the new Transformers are like complex puzzles to transform. It's truly amazing, especially having grown up with the fairly simple G1 toys. What a great figure!
I'm very impressed with the way the figure looks and how it is designed/engineered. I love that this figure was made with care and patience because I love when they take their time with the paint and actually gives us silver paint instead of gray plastic. If this is the standard throughout the studio series 86 line, I will be very happy and pleased and will gladly pay money for the figures!
I just got this figure today and I have to say that it definitely gives the masterpiece version a run for it's money! And for all the accessories as well as the price!! I highly recommend 👌
I totally agree. I thought this Hot Rod was like a mini masterpiece for a fraction of the price. I convinced my buddy who's been wanting the masterpiece version to buy this instead.
I love your channel and videos. Anytime I pick up a new Transformer I pitch the instructions and watch your videos to figure out how to transform. You, sir, are a public service and a national treasure.
finally got mine today and for anyone wondering: the matrix actually CAN store in the figure's chest. It's small enough, and the hollow cavity has the perfect amount of free real estate to hold it and close back up just fine! doesn't jiggle around in there either. it's not intentional storage obviously, but you can do it!
@@xblade4266 I just picked up Jazz, Kup, Blurr and Hotrod from Walmart… I like all of them and they absolutely got Hotrod right!! Can’t wait to find the others.
Must admit these are the first Studio Series bots I've been genuinely excited about. Pity they couldn't carve out a space in his chest to store the matrix, but as a figure he looks good. Be nice to see him next to Sergeant Kup.
I just mine today! I’ve watched this before and decided I needed.m Hot Rod. Then after I got him I decided I needed to watch this again because you do SUCH a better job of explaining the transformation better than the directions!!
I can't believe my luck today. I went to a mall for other unrelated things, went to the toy aisle, and there it was. Studio Series voyager Hot Rod next to the bike sisters and some first wave siege and first wave earthrise.... Usually in my country transformers release between 6 and 12 months after USA IF they even release. So I'm happy I got it the same day you published your review XD
Ironically, not only is the chest visible on the underside accurate to the film (its always been mirrored), but the *entire arm transformation* is actually accurate as well. The entire front of the car actually spins around for transformation in the film, and I think this is the first time that's been done in a figure.
I love this figure and I own all the Hot Rods/Rodimus figures with the exceptionof the DX9 Carry which I regret not getting. This is the ONLY Hot Rod they did the visor right on by making it dark enough to actually obscure his eyes. Great review
This quite catched how he transforms after he fixed Kup at Quintessa in the movie, with the arms twisted round while transforming.. 😄 nice! *edit* Hope SS do Rodimus Prime, too!
I wasn't sold on the idea of the Studio Series 86 line. Not that I had a problem with it, but I already have versions of the figures being released in it and didn't see the need to double dip. The fact that they're available in this month's Previews catalog and that I've ordered them is clear enough proof that I've changed my mind. Also, the fact that Hot Rod's Matrix isn't bloosh compatible may be more due to mold degradation or loose joints rather than the fact that it's not designed that way.
I feel like this "Rise" thing is Prime's way of finding someone to take his place if he were to kick the bucket... or just a phase Prime is going through
I looked up your video for this guy specifically to see if that right leg tab didn't want to snap tight (mine does not). Amazing that yours also didn't want to stay put. Gotta say - very intricate transformation despite the odd shortcoming. Quite the engineering.
Good review. I have the Walmart exclusive Vintage G1 Hot Rod and Reveal The Shield Hot Rod. The Reveal The Shield Hot Rod also came with Cyclonus and Nightstick as part of a double pack.
2:40 I thought the hood will become the chest in robot mode. Haha! It's got a separate chest underneath (in vehicle mode) which was intentionally made similar to the hood. 8:33 / 9:57 Lotsa articulations going on around there in the forearm, calf and esp., for crying out loud, the back area. Demo video of toys like this made me realize that I need not buy Transformer toys to satisfy my curiosity on how these truly wonderful toys transform. I'll just replay the video to my heart's content and knock myself out. Indeed, these collection items never cease to amaze me.
I'm sure a lot of people will complain that this voyager is smaller than the previous deluxe version of the character, but it is undeniably better in every way. As Thew says, "voyager" is a price-point now, not just a size.
I agree 100% with you on this Hot Rod is better than the MP versions. It would be cool if they up-sized this to make it MP size. It would be perfect for MP collectors.
Take notice of all of the connector ports and the fact that the hood can rotate under the vehicle mode while open. Future Commander Class Rodimus Prime upscale kit possibly?
When I first saw the first line for studio series I knew the 1986 studio series was not far behind. I think this figure is awesome and can't wait to get mine
I'll admit, I wasn't crazy about this toy when it was first revealed, but seeing more and more of it over time... I am tempted to replace my TR Hot Rod with this.
Titans Return Hot Rod looked nothing like the movie animation, but they were going for a different aesthetic, which I appreciated, especially for the Headmasters and Targetmasters. I'm definitely getting this for it's screen accuracy and it certainly makes a great addition anyone's TF collection.
UPDATE: If you rotate his other hand around it reveals his welder. Sorry I missed that.
Te reto a que hagas un vídeo en español = I challenge you to make a video in Spanish
Can the welder bloosh?
That's the question every one should be asking
@@nobleboivin8282 the question we've all been asking ourselves...
A big old welding BLOOOOOOOOOOOSH
Studio series 86 Hotrod has every accessory the masterpiece has, except 86 has the matrix, while masterpiece has a fishing rod.
So wildrider can snatch the matrix from ss86.
Brilliant.
Someone will probably make a fishing rod to 3d print
Oh yes. And we’ll all be buying the fishing rod from Dr. Wu or shockwave’s lab or wheeljack’s lab when they show up then 86 hotrod will have literally everything the MP has and more.
@@cavalierliberty6838 Or the fishing rod from the MP. The rod being the more important item, obvs.
Unlike the matrix, the fishing rod is what hot rod deserves. He killed prime and the interest for g1 transformers cartoon.
I like that the mainline toys are chasing the Masterpiece aesthetic, and actually capturing much of it! It's way easier on the wallet and more sensible than the Masterpieces trying to be toys and failing.
And also take up less space on the shelf and are cheaper and worth every buck
Masterpieces are High End Collectables not Toys though. Only thing you can really do with them is Pose... Pose... Pose... Pose! I have MP's I have NEVER transformed out of Fear.
@@Fenris30 Exactly. Many MPs especially Takara include extra accessories, and they're transformable after all, which leads one to want to handle them and essentially "play" with them by changing them up at least somewhat regularly. But when you do, you risk scratching paint or breaking a tab or a joint. Frustrating.
You got that right
And you don't have to be as carful when fiddling with them, since they're way cheaper and more available (in concept, f*ck scalpers)
Honestly... you're completely right.
It's _mind boggling_ how far engineering has come that a *mass retail toy* does nearly everything that Masterpiece does and presents a _more accurate_ shape/silhouette/form at the same time. Definitely on my buy-on-sight list.
I absolutely love how his arms spin during the transformation, just makes it a little bit more screen accurate
Hey we finally have a hot rod with screen accurate transformation, I always loved how his shoulders did a spin in the movie and cartoon but they never carried it over till now
I would have waited an eternity for this.
It’s finally over prime
Never (strikes Megatron with his hands together closed)
@@danielespinosa2051
Optimus… Forgive me.
@@etharchildres3976 I fear the wounds are... fatal
When you pulled out the Masterpiece Hot Rod, my jaw dropped. I totally agree with you man... that is cool!
I also agree. The MP version looks like it has a box for a body,.... with bonus backpack.
@@darrenbent7601 I mean the G1 designs are all boxy designs with exceptions
20:55 Fully agree. Considering Studio Series Hot Rod costs less than HALF as much as Masterpiece Hot Rod but WITHOUT the giant backpack, he's the better option. And he comes with a display stand that you can use to hide the accessories you're not using.
SS86 continuing on the WFC trilogy's tradition of essentially making mini, budget Masterpiece figures.
your end gags are getting funnier
you're just finally getting a sense of humor :)
@@emgo316 yes
Mate, this thing is awesome. It's definitely knocking the masterpiece hotrod off the shelf for sure.
Can’t wait to get this figure
Can’t wait to get jazz got my Batman piggy bank and I’m have my chair and waiting till April
"it's for that pose if you want to put him in that pose"
And that's why this is the closest Mainline will get to Masterpiece if not surpassing it. I love this figure so much.
Literally JUST got this figure. It is, without doubt, the best Hot Rod figure ever made so far. If any of you grew up watching the TransFormers movie, I know you've had a huge wait for a figure this good.
Good god, the new Transformers are like complex puzzles to transform. It's truly amazing, especially having grown up with the fairly simple G1 toys. What a great figure!
20:57 My new favorite phrase in the history of ever.
I'm very impressed with the way the figure looks and how it is designed/engineered. I love that this figure was made with care and patience because I love when they take their time with the paint and actually gives us silver paint instead of gray plastic. If this is the standard throughout the studio series 86 line, I will be very happy and pleased and will gladly pay money for the figures!
Guys please, he isn't a mini Masterpiece
*He's EVEN BETTER than the Masterpiece*
So true
Only truths have been spoken
Very true
86 likes
How ironic
Very true.
This figure makes the masterpiece hot rod redundant and overpriced
When the $30 figure is way better than the $200 figure
$200? ...glad I only paid like $35 for my mp.
MP-28 has only ever been like, $80 tops. The $200 one was Rodimus Prime, which is technically a different character.
I just got this figure today and I have to say that it definitely gives the masterpiece version a run for it's money! And for all the accessories as well as the price!! I highly recommend 👌
4:29 He will drive around the streets of Cybertron cutting pizza.
Looks a bit like the USS Enterprise from Star Trek, with the disc up front and the fin on the back. Also, the weapons could be the phaser weapons....
@@darrenbent7601 Transformers is in the star trek universe confirmed XD
Not just *delivering* pizza, but *cutting* it, too
if you dont have the mp hot rod. This is a better replacement.
you can’t replace MP figure with a voyager figure! totally different
@@francowanta6880 not really? Because literally all I see between the MP and this is the price, extra details, and added accessories
I think it’s a little undersized. I do think the aesthetics of this one is better. Maybe a company will KO it and over size it with better hardware.
@@matineyang either way its gonna be in the collection for a long time hahah
Agree this figure is amazing and it got a taper chest that the masterpiece lacks
Seriously been waiting forever for you to review these.
Well fibbaty pip!!! Look who's reviewing Hot Rod! Looking forward to this!
Optimus: can you rise?
Hot Rod: I can't, I have a series of studies to do
I totally agree. I thought this Hot Rod was like a mini masterpiece for a fraction of the price. I convinced my buddy who's been wanting the masterpiece version to buy this instead.
I love your channel and videos. Anytime I pick up a new Transformer I pitch the instructions and watch your videos to figure out how to transform. You, sir, are a public service and a national treasure.
finally got mine today and for anyone wondering: the matrix actually CAN store in the figure's chest. It's small enough, and the hollow cavity has the perfect amount of free real estate to hold it and close back up just fine! doesn't jiggle around in there either. it's not intentional storage obviously, but you can do it!
Oh that’s nice, I’m planning on getting my self one . That’s good to know 😂
@@xblade4266 I just picked up Jazz, Kup, Blurr and Hotrod from Walmart… I like all of them and they absolutely got Hotrod right!! Can’t wait to find the others.
Long have I waited
Most anticipated transformer of 2021 right here!
It’s already released I have one
I like your boba fett pfp
This is the best Hot Rod figure that I have seen. I look forward to picking this guy up.
OUT OF THE WAY HOT ROD!
*NEVER*
Optimus, forgive me.
Optimus prime: "no"
@@ztk1138 I thought it would have been funnier if he told hot rod "you're so fired" at that moment in the movie.
It wasn't going to affect in nothing anyway.
"I call it pizza cutter because it's funny, if only for me"
I've been calling it a pizza cutter ever since I saw the movie.
I agree! This version is way better than the masterpiece line! Awesome review and Happy New Year 2021!
Must admit these are the first Studio Series bots I've been genuinely excited about. Pity they couldn't carve out a space in his chest to store the matrix, but as a figure he looks good. Be nice to see him next to Sergeant Kup.
@@DetectiveBarricade he also never opens it inside Unicron, he's already become Rodimus at that point.
I half expected the end scene to have Optimus, telling Hot Rod, to make his pizza bagels bite sized with his cutter. Maybe that was too obvious...
This is the best Hottod I have seen so far!
I just mine today! I’ve watched this before and decided I needed.m Hot Rod. Then after I got him I decided I needed to watch this again because you do SUCH a better job of explaining the transformation better than the directions!!
I can't believe my luck today. I went to a mall for other unrelated things, went to the toy aisle, and there it was. Studio Series voyager Hot Rod next to the bike sisters and some first wave siege and first wave earthrise....
Usually in my country transformers release between 6 and 12 months after USA IF they even release.
So I'm happy I got it the same day you published your review XD
Ironically, not only is the chest visible on the underside accurate to the film (its always been mirrored), but the *entire arm transformation* is actually accurate as well. The entire front of the car actually spins around for transformation in the film, and I think this is the first time that's been done in a figure.
Your skits at the end are freaking awesome !! Keep doing what you doing!! 👍🏽👍🏽
I love this figure and I own all the Hot Rods/Rodimus figures with the exceptionof the DX9 Carry which I regret not getting. This is the ONLY Hot Rod they did the visor right on by making it dark enough to actually obscure his eyes. Great review
This quite catched how he transforms after he fixed Kup at Quintessa in the movie, with the arms twisted round while transforming.. 😄 nice!
*edit*
Hope SS do Rodimus Prime, too!
Hot rod is Rodimus Prime.
Really cool fugire!
Thanks for review Emgo. I'm so excited to get a proper Hot Rod for my collection.
When Optimus Prime soon learns a new word of Vocabulary
“Arise? Interesting”
Optimus Prime: arise Rodimus Prime.
Who cares about rodimus his matrix can't bloosh
I love this figure also normally 3 months after engos reviews its at my stores but for once I got it first
I just found this figure on a discount store. I pay 20 bucks for it. I love it. Thank you for the great reviews.
Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime is my favorite transformer.
I wasn't sold on the idea of the Studio Series 86 line. Not that I had a problem with it, but I already have versions of the figures being released in it and didn't see the need to double dip.
The fact that they're available in this month's Previews catalog and that I've ordered them is clear enough proof that I've changed my mind.
Also, the fact that Hot Rod's Matrix isn't bloosh compatible may be more due to mold degradation or loose joints rather than the fact that it's not designed that way.
He's not a voyager, he's a Deluxe+
Uh that would be a great name to this tipe of figures
The engineering is voyager priced.
I feel like I size thing it’s more for scaling so I think the price is easily justified
I feel like this "Rise" thing is Prime's way of finding someone to take his place if he were to kick the bucket... or just a phase Prime is going through
Thanks for this great info! I've just purchased this Studio Series Hot Rod! Awesome! Loving it! 😎🤘🤘🤘❤
Love you vids man 👍🏾 Stay Safe
Man, as long as I have subscribed, I have never TOTALLY agreed with you before this!!!!
Love this Hotrod he is awesome 😎👍 I love how you can rotate his arm to reveal his blade
2:57 Wait, this is Voyager...?
Finally,been waiting for emgo to review this
“Until the day, till all are one”
- Optimus prime
I looked up your video for this guy specifically to see if that right leg tab didn't want to snap tight (mine does not). Amazing that yours also didn't want to stay put. Gotta say - very intricate transformation despite the odd shortcoming. Quite the engineering.
Looks very nice! Big fan of the channel!
Great figure
I was hesitant about this but after seeing you compare him to Earthrise Prime, I am now gonna get this guy. Thank you
The matrix's hole was already broader when handed down to the second guy, I wonder why.
Damn
Thanks for the masterpiece comparison. I was watching the whole review wondering about it. 😁
I have the figure as well and my first thought was how small he was for a voyager. I have no complaints, very well rounded out
Live for the bloooooshh lol. Grabbed this today and preordered the Rodimus Prime from Hasbro Pulse too. Gonna be fun. Great reviews dude.
This can’t be real! The first hot rod figure without a backpack twice the thickness of his actual body it’s a miracle!
It does look better than the MP HotRod. I too have it and it stands well with me, however if the KO Co. do make an oversized version, I'd get it too.
Pretty much the best hot rod toy ever made.
I agreed. This is way better than a the masterpiece. Hope a 3rd party can oversized this hotrod to masterpiece scale
What a wonderful idea! I'm just now thinking about that
Good review. I have the Walmart exclusive Vintage G1 Hot Rod and Reveal The Shield Hot Rod. The Reveal The Shield Hot Rod also came with Cyclonus and Nightstick as part of a double pack.
Long have I waited for this review.
2:40 I thought the hood will become the chest in robot mode. Haha! It's got a separate chest underneath (in vehicle mode) which was intentionally made similar to the hood.
8:33 / 9:57 Lotsa articulations going on around there in the forearm, calf and esp., for crying out loud, the back area.
Demo video of toys like this made me realize that I need not buy Transformer toys to satisfy my curiosity on how these truly wonderful toys transform. I'll just replay the video to my heart's content and knock myself out. Indeed, these collection items never cease to amaze me.
Emgo,when you put your figures in a position at the end of your reviews they look awesome.
That's a beautiful figure. The Hot Rod I've wanted since 1986.
"Now, light our blooshest hour!"
Between the blue flame pieces and the two guns... Hot Rod can do a QUADRUPLE BLOOOOOOOSH!
Aye wassup Emgo. Nice review, awesome transformer.BLOOOSH!!!
I'm sure a lot of people will complain that this voyager is smaller than the previous deluxe version of the character, but it is undeniably better in every way. As Thew says, "voyager" is a price-point now, not just a size.
I wonder how many boxes he has to get around when he's done with the video or if he made a path to get out of there.
Putting together his pizza cutter and guns can look like a Star Trek Federation starship. :)
I agree 100% with you on this Hot Rod is better than the MP versions. It would be cool if they up-sized this to make it MP size. It would be perfect for MP collectors.
God, I need this in my life 😖
I would prefer Main-line over the Masterpiece.
I'm not gonna have to sell a kidney to get the mainline stuff, so it works out.
just purchased this after watching your review great addition to my small but special collection! need to get a little fishing rod for him!
Take notice of all of the connector ports and the fact that the hood can rotate under the vehicle mode while open. Future Commander Class Rodimus Prime upscale kit possibly?
OMG screw the masterpiece one I want this Hot Rod!!
When I first saw the first line for studio series I knew the 1986 studio series was not far behind. I think this figure is awesome and can't wait to get mine
Seriously optimus prime is still talking about the rise bit but in the future hot rod becomes rodimus prime that's rising
It's ok, I think in vehcile mode you got a big ol' double VROOOOOOOOOOOM!
I'll admit, I wasn't crazy about this toy when it was first revealed, but seeing more and more of it over time... I am tempted to replace my TR Hot Rod with this.
Titans Return Hot Rod looked nothing like the movie animation, but they were going for a different aesthetic, which I appreciated, especially for the Headmasters and Targetmasters.
I'm definitely getting this for it's screen accuracy and it certainly makes a great addition anyone's TF collection.
The rotation joint for the exhaust pipe on his arm is FRAGILE, I didn't even know it broke until I moved it
Blue-sh effects can double as power-washers on the weekends at the car-bot wash. “Workin’ at the car wash, yeah”
Unfortunately for Hot Rod, he cannot bloosh our darkest hour, as his matrix is not bloosh-compatible
We finally got a studio series without a backpack! Yay!
I'm guessing the studio series line is running out of ideas, so they decided to do the 1986 versions of well known transformers ... I LOVE IT !!!
I'm planing to receive the grimlock figure from this same line so I'm very excited for that so merry late Christmas to me!!!