Images of New Alternators Rodimus?

Wow! Given that I hate white stripes on cars, I have to choose this over KISS Player Rodimus, even if the flames are tacky. I didn't expect the line to continue quite so soon, though.

I'm pretty genuinely shocked. I didn't see this coming *at all.* Makes me horribly happy though.

It also makes me horribly happy that I never bit the bullet and bought KP Hot Rod. I'm sure repro fishing rod/armblasters will start popping up soon enough.

eh...

I dunno.

We hear nothing, from anywhere? No leaks, no case assortments, nothing?

Then this appears on some guy's bed?

I'm not sure all the chickens have hatched here yet.

It should be pointed out that the paper insert inside the bubble is not to full size. Usually the wrap around to the back of the package creating that circular window.

Looks good. I think that car looks a lot better in dark blue with the stripes, though.

I was hoping this would get a State side release.

But after this, should the Alts come back, NO MORE REPAINTS!

Oooh, that's nice! I like the flames. Much better than Kiss Rodimus.
I hope the people who bought the Kiss version aren't too upset...

Counterpunch wrote:Then this appears on some guy's bed?

Well, it could be a girl's bed.

I'd have picked stripes over flames, myself.

A whole packaged sample is difficult to dispute. If items like this are starting to appear it's probably not more than a couple of months from release.

Rampant speculation time: one store chain has met with particular success with Alternators, and wishes to keep stocking it as a store exclusive line while everywhere else 'just' sells the mountains of TF movie merchandise. The last two Alts were exclusive to Wal-mart, weren't they? I guess that translates to Argos-exclusive in the UK, since they sell more Alts than anywhere else.

-Nick

Archibald Witwicky wrote:I'm pretty genuinely shocked. I didn't see this coming *at all.* Makes me horribly happy though.

It also makes me horribly happy that I never bit the bullet and bought KP Hot Rod.

Same here! This is really a great surprise! The Alternators are great, and I'm so glad they're coming back. And this figure just has 'awesome' written all over it - the Mirage Ford GT mold is so frikkin' beautiful, it really deserves a good repaint, and this one - I think - does it justice!

Woohoo! Alternators are back!

I wouldn't get *too* excited about alts being back just yet.

It's worth considering that the Ford GT, Honda Civic, and Jaguar mold were all likely *very* expensive to procure.

It's more than possible that we'll see repaints of those three(most likely Hot Rod, Frenzy, and err...I dunno really), and THAT will be the end of Alts.

Though it's also entirely possible that if the movie does well, more car companies would be willing to give Hasbro deals for lesser cost.

Cool. Nice to see the alternators continuing. Still have to find Ravage and Rumble myself.

Archibald Witwicky wrote:It's more than possible that we'll see repaints of those three(most likely Hot Rod, Frenzy, and err...I dunno really), and THAT will be the end of Alts.

Could anyone else see Ravage being repainted into Rampage?

I think it looks really nice. The paper insert could just be a bit more forward than it should be, and if it was scootched back a bit it'd be fine. I'm not sure, I'm not intimitely familiar with these bubble packages.

Leonardo wrote:

Archibald Witwicky wrote:It's more than possible that we'll see repaints of those three(most likely Hot Rod, Frenzy, and err...I dunno really), and THAT will be the end of Alts.

Could anyone else see Ravage being repainted into Rampage?

Personally, I figure it'll be that yellow cassette lion of Blasters. I'm completely blanking on his name right now.

Archibald Witwicky wrote:

Leonardo wrote:

Archibald Witwicky wrote:It's more than possible that we'll see repaints of those three(most likely Hot Rod, Frenzy, and err...I dunno really), and THAT will be the end of Alts.

Could anyone else see Ravage being repainted into Rampage?

Personally, I figure it'll be that yellow cassette lion of Blasters. I'm completely blanking on his name right now.

Steeljaw. I could sort of see that, I suppose.

If we're going to see a last hurrah of repaints, I'd like to go ahead and see Broadblast brought over here.

Counterpunch wrote:If we're going to see a last hurrah of repaints, I'd like to go ahead and see Broadblast brought over here.

Ah, right. I knew I was forgetting a mold that hadn't had a repaint yet.

I'd personally prefer it be either Ironhide or Ratchet though.

If he ever appears as being some SDcomicon exclusive, I think i'd play it smart by ordering him through ActionHQ

Dude! That looks kickass! Please Lord, bring it to America

Please be true.


PLEASE!!

Oh if this is true I can finally get Rodimus without the ridiculous female figure

WOWOWOW! I very much hope this is legit. I reeeeeally didn'y want to have to pay nearly $100 to get this figure. Especially since I only collect Alts. I'm so glad to see this. Also I know that packaging COULD be Photoshopped straight from Mirage but the paint deco on the hood is very different and looks pretty professional. I'd take this as a real upcoming product unless I'm informed otherwise. I'd gladly take repaints of the Scion as Ironhide and we NEED Frenzy to happen. I can see Alts returning in a big way. I mean, at the very least we'd get these last four molds repainted. Bring em on!

Did anyone but me notice that the back of the packaging says "Habro Canada" at the bottom of the picture. Not Hasbro U.S. Maybe a Canadian exclusive.

Hurray for any transformers news that doesn't involve Bayformers or deformed munchkin transformers! I'd buy this one.

Any chance of the Scion Blaster Alternator next?

Of course what we really need to Optimus Prime Alternator with a new head and green paint as Kup!

At first I thought someone repainted a Mirage and then used the Reprolabels sticker set. After comparing the Reprolabels flames to these they look different. These look painted on. The other thing I noticed is that it does have a Hot Rod head instead of the Mirage head.

I prefer the Kiss Players look a little more, especially the collapsible fishing rod on his forearm giving that G1 exhaust look. I kind of also liked the white stripes, I don't really care for the way the flames were done on this figure. I think I also agree with 1337W422102 about this car looking better in Blue with white stripes, but I do welcome this addition if the figure is legit. I'll be happy to see the Alternators line continue and the Ford GT is one of my favorite molds. Technically I believe this will be the fourth time it has been used (Mirage, Kiss Rodimus, BT Clear Mirage, and Alt Rodimus).

Finally!! now I don't have to pay like 100 bucks for the Kiss Player Rodimus, and the flames look qwuite good, i hope they decided to add back in the diecast on this relaunch of the Alternators.. or atleast go with some diecast.. but I'm probably dreaming, still nice to see them release him stateside..the autobot symbol on the hood looks a little small though..overall i like the Flames better, it goesnwith the name Rodmimus and harkens back to the original Hot rod... what a nice addition to my collection, i'm currently on an Alternators binge and won't stop till I have em all, by the way did Hasbro ever rerelease the Alternators that were in the boxes in the new bubble packaging, because I have like the very first Alternators releases and their in those clunky boxes...which for this line look better in bubble packaging for display purposes?

Isn't it just a repainted kiss roddy?

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Exulted Unicron wrote:Isn't it just a repainted kiss roddy?

It could well be.

Damn your right No fishing rods??? WTF!!! I mean come one, that was like king of the nostalgia perks and was uber cool!!! what the hell man!!! Its gotta have that, plus the arm canons are cool.. Ok, I'm gonna catch hell for this one, and I know exactly from who.. but I will say it anyways...

HASBRO!!!! why is it everytime they get something and they have a chance to produce it very well.. they somehow miss that mark, its like ok, they give us what we will think is cool, then they leave off a few things and it just ruins it...HAlf assed!!!! I'm just glad they didn't leave off the Kiss Rodimus Head, and do a repaint of the mirage head.. oh man that would have sucked ass, but it is entirely possible it could have come down that way, I have no faith in Hasbro.. they are alweays hit or miss and not reliable in their toy design decisions..

Looks like I may buy the Kiss version after all, or atleast some pipes to add to his arms.. plural.. i always wondered why they didn't include the pipes on both arms.. so i hope someone releases them..in addition to this american release of Rodimus, then maybe that way i can save some money..

I don't see why the fishing rod would be included; that was a KISS accessory. None of the other Alts. have had such accessories.

The arm cannons would be nice, though.

I dunno, but i think this is simply a work of a skilled kitbasher who painted his KP Rodimus, repackaged it in Alt-ish box and is to be up for auction on eBay...

Because of this:
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php?id=899&size=1&image=22

The desc. text reads "Opening Hatchback" on Mirage's box as opposed to "Opening Engine Cover" on the rumored Alt Rodimus, though i'm not sure if there was such inconsistencies in the other Alts.

Leonardo wrote:I don't see why the fishing rod would be included; that was a KISS accessory. None of the other Alts. have had such accessories.

The arm cannons would be nice, though.

Because it ties him to G-1 nd yes no other one has that accessory, that is true, but why is that?? Why not have a little more then we are used tyo getting, I mean they are just plastic pipes that combine to form a fishing rod, but they tie the Alternator back tot he G-1 Hotrod from the fishing scene in the 1986 Movie, and the arm canons are alos centric to that character.. its just halfassed to me without those arm canons..

Yes, the lack of arm cannons is a little disappointing. We don't even know if this is official yet, though. Personally, I miss the yellow spoiler on his back (doesn't bother me so much in car mode).

Sweet. I can't afford the after-market prices on Binaltech Hot Rod so this is great news to start my week.

skywarp-2 wrote:

Leonardo wrote:I don't see why the fishing rod would be included; that was a KISS accessory. None of the other Alts. have had such accessories.

The arm cannons would be nice, though.

Because it ties him to G-1 nd yes no other one has that accessory, that is true, but why is that?? Why not have a little more then we are used tyo getting, I mean they are just plastic pipes that combine to form a fishing rod, but they tie the Alternator back tot he G-1 Hotrod from the fishing scene in the 1986 Movie, and the arm canons are alos centric to that character.. its just halfassed to me without those arm canons..

Are you ever happy?
Do you ever post less than a small novel?
Will Monty Pythen ever find the Holy Grail?

PS. Since when has repaint NOT equaled half assed?

WhiteNoise wrote:Sweet. I can't afford the after-market prices on Binaltech Hot Rod so this is great news to start my week.

Damn!! thanks for reminding me, i really need to take a shower and go into the office today.. I have to call an attorney about a real estate deal thats been in Limbo....I'll check back with you guys later this evening.. usually late like 11PM EST..

please be real so i dont have to get the kiss players version.

Looks OK but would rather stick the painted goodness of the Kiss Version.

Hope this means that the Alts are indeed still alive. After seeing Rumble's rather lacking effort I thought they had decided to kill them off.

Redimus wrote:

skywarp-2 wrote:

Leonardo wrote:I don't see why the fishing rod would be included; that was a KISS accessory. None of the other Alts. have had such accessories.

The arm cannons would be nice, though.

Because it ties him to G-1 nd yes no other one has that accessory, that is true, but why is that?? Why not have a little more then we are used tyo getting, I mean they are just plastic pipes that combine to form a fishing rod, but they tie the Alternator back tot he G-1 Hotrod from the fishing scene in the 1986 Movie, and the arm canons are alos centric to that character.. its just halfassed to me without those arm canons..

Are you ever happy?
Do you ever post less than a small novel?
Will Monty Pythen ever find the Holy Grail?

PS. Since when has repaint NOT equaled half assed?

Yes I'm very happy, i'm white and by nature always smiling.. but seriously, i'm happy, and there is alot to be happy about, especially with the movie coming and merchandise galore, plus I have my Masterpiece Megatron and a Skywarp repaint coming out... ahhhh good times.... and no I don't always post a small novel, but is it really worth my time to post short little comments??

I'm not sure about Monty..

yeah a repaint can equal halfassed, unless its done very well...then it improves the previous release..

There's a BT Rodimus?

Monty Python did find the grail, they just never told anyone.

Leonardo wrote:There's a BT Rodimus?

Yes, kind of. http://www.tfzone.co.uk/browse/product. ... 266&page=1

Leonardo wrote:There's a BT Rodimus?

Indeed, what he said.
When did this happen?

Ravage XK wrote:Monty Python did find the grail, they just never told anyone.

Stop that! Silly!

Redimus wrote:

Leonardo wrote:There's a BT Rodimus?

Indeed, what he said.
When did this happen?

Your text isn't red. Just thought you should know.

Leonardo wrote:

Redimus wrote:

Leonardo wrote:There's a BT Rodimus?

Indeed, what he said.
When did this happen?

Your text isn't red. Just thought you should know.

I edited it. You're too quick for me!
I wasnt expecting the Spanish Inquisition!

Oh skywarp-2 is also from Virginia ? alright another Virginian I'v got a neighbor here at the energonpub forums .

Nobody expects the.

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!!!!