New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot)

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E-Hobby has a new listing on their website for Transformers Henkei C-24 Hot Rod (from Micron Legends) along with many new high quality images.

In the images we see you will notice that the Japanese version has many more fan friendly paint applications then the US version of Universe Hot Shot. We also get to see where the chrome is placed on the figure, s many fans speculated they would be on the engine in Vehicle Mode and on the gray bits of Jolt. But one more additional location is now revealed as we see our first images of two chromed cannons that can be mounted in the figures forearms.

FYI: The Micron Legends character, "Hot Rod", is the Japanese name for Armada "Hot Shot". "Hot Rodimus" was the Japanese name of Hot Rod in the G1 series. They are not the same character.

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Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856377)
Posted by DMSL on December 26th, 2008 @ 8:07am CST

I don't like the spoilers above his head. That and the screwholes and the minicon port stick out like a sore thumb. The rest of the fig kicks ass though.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856381)
Posted by StarThunderWarp on December 26th, 2008 @ 8:23am CST

This toy is awesome!

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856385)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on December 26th, 2008 @ 8:38am CST

am i missing some thing? why remake armada hotshot? and jolt? i am confused

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856401)
Posted by StarThunderWarp on December 26th, 2008 @ 9:19am CST

doubledealer25 wrote:am i missing some thing? why remake armada hotshot? and jolt? i am confused

Well, why not?

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856430)
Posted by harvester on December 26th, 2008 @ 10:34am CST

doubledealer25 wrote:am i missing some thing? why remake armada hotshot? and jolt? i am confused

I didn't have the orininal so I don't know but I'd guess this one has way better articulation. I'm excited about this fig so I can have all the TFs from the Armada PS2 game =P [well the 3 main autobots]

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856431)
Posted by ponycorn on December 26th, 2008 @ 10:34am CST

Dead Metal wrote:Awesome!
I'll be getting this too cool I really really like this the chrome is placed perfectly.
Plese give us a updated Armada Megatron.

Right there with you on that!

Something actually posable would be nice!

It is good to have a more grown up looking Hot Shot toy though too.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856432)
Posted by Nekoman on December 26th, 2008 @ 10:36am CST

doubledealer25 wrote:am i missing some thing? why remake armada hotshot? and jolt? i am confused

Well, because this is a celebration of all twenty-five years of transformers. Armada and Hotshot are part of that and therefor this new line as well.

Plus, the original Hotshot sucked pretty much, I liked him a bit, but he was really not a great toy. This new one improves on him.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856435)
Posted by Serpent O - R on December 26th, 2008 @ 10:41am CST

Skyscream wrote:
doubledealer25 wrote:am i missing some thing? why remake armada hotshot? and jolt? i am confused

Well, why not?

A reason better then why not...

The introduction of Hot Shot in TFA.

Release a fan accepted mold [C2.0] just in case the untested mold [TFA] for 'newer' fans is unrelateable.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856438)
Posted by Sledge on December 26th, 2008 @ 10:47am CST

So does this one have shoulder articulation? Only it looks like the chest plate would be in the way.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856447)
Posted by Technically weird on December 26th, 2008 @ 10:56am CST

Why does henkei have to cost more than classics?? :cry:

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856453)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 26th, 2008 @ 11:09am CST

I can't tell whcih is more show-accurate.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856460)
Posted by harvester on December 26th, 2008 @ 11:20am CST

Technically weird wrote:Why does henkei have to cost more than classics??

Or why can't they just release them here as well? I don't mind paying more for a better fig [if you think they are better]. Almost like the Movie Premiums, we should get Classics Premiums too [which would be just the henkeis]. It would cost more to make new boxes for them though =\

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856467)
Posted by Sledge on December 26th, 2008 @ 11:31am CST

Takara and Hasbro are seperate companies.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856477)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on December 26th, 2008 @ 11:51am CST

Yeah that looks better. When the hell is hasbro going to catch on that they need to use tarkaras paint apps.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856482)
Posted by Sledge on December 26th, 2008 @ 12:05pm CST

Ok, can people please try and think about this a little? We've got people in the same thread saying "Why does Henkei have to cost so much?" and "Why doesn't Hasbro use the same paint apps as Takara?" Does anyone other than me see the connection?

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856486)
Posted by Forgotten on December 26th, 2008 @ 12:27pm CST

I think I like the Hasbro release better, The paint just strikes my fance more. And the thighs appear to be molded a tad better.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856490)
Posted by YRQRM0 on December 26th, 2008 @ 12:39pm CST

Oh I would be so happy if they redid Megatron like they did this figure.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856496)
Posted by harvester on December 26th, 2008 @ 12:51pm CST

Sledge wrote:Takara and Hasbro are seperate companies.

Well isn't Hasbro pretty much just the American distributor? The way that I thought it was laid out was that Takara [before Tomy], made the figs and owns the rights to the figs and Hasbro is the American toy company that helps distribute the toyline here and for the figs that came after G1, they made their own "cost-effective" releases of them [less paint apps, no chrome, etc].

So these Henkei figures are first produced by and for Takara/Tomy and then Hasbro gets the figs [minus paint apps] and does what they want with them. Is this roughly correct?

[PS/sidenote/... the movie line was pretty much the first hasbro designed figs right?]

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856502)
Posted by Mkall on December 26th, 2008 @ 1:14pm CST

harvester wrote:
Sledge wrote:Takara and Hasbro are seperate companies.

Well isn't Hasbro pretty much just the American distributor? The way that I thought it was laid out was that Takara [before Tomy], made the figs and owns the rights to the figs and Hasbro is the American toy company that helps distribute the toyline here and for the figs that came after G1, they made their own "cost-effective" releases of them [less paint apps, no chrome, etc].

So these Henkei figures are first produced by and for Takara/Tomy and then Hasbro gets the figs [minus paint apps] and does what they want with them. Is this roughly correct?

[PS/sidenote/... the movie line was pretty much the first hasbro designed figs right?]

1) Hasbro owns the Transformer licenses, molds etc. If anything TakaraTomy are the Japanese distributors. They can't do anything without Hasbro's approval. They're made in TomyTakara's factories though, cheaper labour over there and all that stuff.

2) The Movie TFs were designed by Dreamworks and their companies. Hasbro provided consultation and then made molds based on the figures.

3) Japanese Transformers are aimed at collectors, not kids like Hasbro's Transformers are. That's why Henkei has better, or at least more detailed, paint apps and cost more money.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856519)
Posted by Craven Knight on December 26th, 2008 @ 1:56pm CST

He look great, definately on the Buy list.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856523)
Posted by Dead Metal on December 26th, 2008 @ 2:07pm CST

Mkall wrote:
harvester wrote:
Sledge wrote:Takara and Hasbro are seperate companies.

Well isn't Hasbro pretty much just the American distributor? The way that I thought it was laid out was that Takara [before Tomy], made the figs and owns the rights to the figs and Hasbro is the American toy company that helps distribute the toyline here and for the figs that came after G1, they made their own "cost-effective" releases of them [less paint apps, no chrome, etc].

So these Henkei figures are first produced by and for Takara/Tomy and then Hasbro gets the figs [minus paint apps] and does what they want with them. Is this roughly correct?

[PS/sidenote/... the movie line was pretty much the first hasbro designed figs right?]

1) Hasbro owns the Transformer licenses, molds etc. If anything TakaraTomy are the Japanese distributors. They can't do anything without Hasbro's approval. They're made in TomyTakara's factories though, cheaper labour over there and all that stuff.

2) The Movie TFs were designed by Dreamworks and their companies. Hasbro provided consultation and then made molds based on the figures.

3) Japanese Transformers are aimed at collectors, not kids like Hasbro's Transformers are. That's why Henkei has better, or at least more detailed, paint apps and cost more money.

I think Takara also designs the toys to make them work in plastic form based on Hasbro designs.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856535)
Posted by Swiftpaw on December 26th, 2008 @ 2:57pm CST

doubledealer25 wrote:am i missing some thing? why remake armada hotshot? and jolt? i am confused

As part of the 25th Annerversary Hasbro/Takara seems to be trying to cover as many of the different generations as possible. Which is why we're getting Armada, Beast Wars, 'normal sized' micromasters, the comic packs with redecos for War Within and the old Marvel comics, and Inferno being packaged as 'Generation 2'.

This is a MAJOR improvement over what was a popular character but one of the crappiest TF toys ever. And a posable minicon to boot. That the Henkei version has sensibly placed chrome (for a change) is a bonus.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856538)
Posted by _Anshin_ on December 26th, 2008 @ 3:06pm CST

I have to agree with one of the first posters here. Those screw holes stick out like sore thumb. Gen 1 Hot Rod is still the best incarnation of this character.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856540)
Posted by Sledge on December 26th, 2008 @ 3:11pm CST

_Anshin_ wrote:Gen 1 Hot Rod is still the best incarnation of this character.

On so many levels, I have to ask: WTF? How? Just how? The cartoon character was an irritation, both his toys were crap, and they've been surpassed by... well, almost everything since, with the possible exception of the original Armada Hot Shot toy. Then again, even that was an improvement given it had leg articulation.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856544)
Posted by robots1 on December 26th, 2008 @ 3:19pm CST

Why in the world would they make any Armada figure they suck! Damn waste of plastic. Hows about a masterpiece Galvatron or cyclonus!!!

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856554)
Posted by Counterpunch on December 26th, 2008 @ 3:31pm CST

doubledealer25 wrote:am i missing some thing? why remake armada hotshot? and jolt? i am confused

For GREAT JUSTICE.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856555)
Posted by Sledge on December 26th, 2008 @ 3:32pm CST

And because you touch yourself at night.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856569)
Posted by Savage on December 26th, 2008 @ 4:10pm CST

Am I missing something here?
The title, and the story itself refer to the figure as "Henkei Hot Rod"

typo??

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856575)
Posted by Seibertron on December 26th, 2008 @ 4:35pm CST

Savage wrote:Am I missing something here?
The title, and the story itself refer to the figure as "Henkei Hot Rod"

typo??

Hot Shot was called "Hot Rod" in Micron Legends (the Japanese version of Armada). G1 Hot Rod was called "Hot Rodimus" in 2010 (the Japanese version of G1 season 3).

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856576)
Posted by Dead Metal on December 26th, 2008 @ 4:37pm CST

Sledge wrote:
_Anshin_ wrote:Gen 1 Hot Rod is still the best incarnation of this character.

On so many levels, I have to ask: WTF? How? Just how? The cartoon character was an irritation, both his toys were crap, and they've been surpassed by... well, almost everything since, with the possible exception of the original Armada Hot Shot toy. Then again, even that was an improvement given it had leg articulation.

That's not Hot Rod that's Hot Shot!
That's as if you'd say G1 Megatron was the best incarnation of Starscream.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856577)
Posted by Sledge on December 26th, 2008 @ 4:39pm CST

Hot Rod and Hot Shot are pretty much the same character: sports cars who are regarded as having leadership potential when any sane being would lock them in a padded cell with some non-toxic crayons.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856579)
Posted by Seibertron on December 26th, 2008 @ 4:45pm CST

Mkall wrote:
harvester wrote:
Sledge wrote:Takara and Hasbro are seperate companies.

Well isn't Hasbro pretty much just the American distributor? The way that I thought it was laid out was that Takara [before Tomy], made the figs and owns the rights to the figs and Hasbro is the American toy company that helps distribute the toyline here and for the figs that came after G1, they made their own "cost-effective" releases of them [less paint apps, no chrome, etc].

So these Henkei figures are first produced by and for Takara/Tomy and then Hasbro gets the figs [minus paint apps] and does what they want with them. Is this roughly correct?

[PS/sidenote/... the movie line was pretty much the first hasbro designed figs right?]

1) Hasbro owns the Transformer licenses, molds etc. If anything TakaraTomy are the Japanese distributors. They can't do anything without Hasbro's approval. They're made in TomyTakara's factories though, cheaper labour over there and all that stuff.

2) The Movie TFs were designed by Dreamworks and their companies. Hasbro provided consultation and then made molds based on the figures.

3) Japanese Transformers are aimed at collectors, not kids like Hasbro's Transformers are. That's why Henkei has better, or at least more detailed, paint apps and cost more money.

Takara created transforming robot toys that were sold under the Diaclone, Microman and Micro-Change lines. Hasbro branded these transforming robots as "The Transformers" which were the redistributed here everywhere but Japan who was still selling Diaclones in 1984. "The Transformers" made their debut in Japan in 1985.

For all intents and purposes, Transformers are all Hasbro. Takara is just along for the ride at this point.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856581)
Posted by Counterpunch on December 26th, 2008 @ 4:45pm CST

Mkall wrote:
harvester wrote:
Sledge wrote:Takara and Hasbro are seperate companies.

Well isn't Hasbro pretty much just the American distributor? The way that I thought it was laid out was that Takara [before Tomy], made the figs and owns the rights to the figs and Hasbro is the American toy company that helps distribute the toyline here and for the figs that came after G1, they made their own "cost-effective" releases of them [less paint apps, no chrome, etc].

So these Henkei figures are first produced by and for Takara/Tomy and then Hasbro gets the figs [minus paint apps] and does what they want with them. Is this roughly correct?

[PS/sidenote/... the movie line was pretty much the first hasbro designed figs right?]

1) Hasbro owns the Transformer licenses, molds etc. If anything TakaraTomy are the Japanese distributors. They can't do anything without Hasbro's approval. They're made in TomyTakara's factories though, cheaper labour over there and all that stuff.

2) The Movie TFs were designed by Dreamworks and their companies. Hasbro provided consultation and then made molds based on the figures.

3) Japanese Transformers are aimed at collectors, not kids like Hasbro's Transformers are. That's why Henkei has better, or at least more detailed, paint apps and cost more money.

Correct.

There seems to be this perception that Hasbro is like a second-string quarterback and that Takara is the star of the team.

Hasbro owns Transformers lock stock and barrel. The misperceptions surrounding the interactions of the two companies are widespread.

Hasbro does not make 'cost-effective' versions of the toys. Most times, they are the originator of a release and Takara, later, puts out a slightly different version of the same thing. In doing it this way, Takara is able to make "Show Accurate" versions because they don't have to go into production until the animation is complete. Hasbro and Takara are also then able to 'game' collectors by releasing a superior 'follow up' version of the same Hasbro toy, that many like myself, will buy again.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856583)
Posted by Savage on December 26th, 2008 @ 4:59pm CST

So, the Hasbro version of this figure is Hot Shot, and the Henkei version is Hot Rod?

Meh. The characters are, for all intents and purposes, much the same and interchangeable. I still prefer to distinguish them, mostly because Hot Shot is one of the few AEC-original characters to reach the level of recognizability generally held only by main G1-based characters.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856585)
Posted by kealthaz on December 26th, 2008 @ 5:04pm CST

with regards to henkei price i think its just the same with classics because our toys r us carries both henkei and classics and its the same price

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856590)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on December 26th, 2008 @ 5:16pm CST

I think it looks a good bit better than the US version, but that doesn't mean I'll buy it. I reserve my Import purchases for things that offer something actually significantly different, to me at least (such as Henkei Astrtrain and Skyfire)

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856629)
Posted by Seibertron on December 26th, 2008 @ 6:56pm CST

Savage wrote:So, the Hasbro version of this figure is Hot Shot, and the Henkei version is Hot Rod?

Meh. The characters are, for all intents and purposes, much the same and interchangeable. I still prefer to distinguish them, mostly because Hot Shot is one of the few AEC-original characters to reach the level of recognizability generally held only by main G1-based characters.

Please read my above quote. They are not the same character. Hot Rodimus is Takara's character from 1986 who was called "Hot Rod" in the American series. Hot Rod is Takara's character from Micron Legends who was called Hot Shot in the American series. Different characters altogether guys.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Rod_(Transformers)#Transformers:_Armada.2FEnergeon.2Fcybertron

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856647)
Posted by Savage on December 26th, 2008 @ 7:24pm CST

Seibertron wrote:
Savage wrote:So, the Hasbro version of this figure is Hot Shot, and the Henkei version is Hot Rod?

Meh. The characters are, for all intents and purposes, much the same and interchangeable. I still prefer to distinguish them, mostly because Hot Shot is one of the few AEC-original characters to reach the level of recognizability generally held only by main G1-based characters.

Please read my above quote. They are not the same character. Hot Rodimus is Takara's character from 1986 who was called "Hot Rod" in the American series. Hot Rod is Takara's character from Micron Legends who was called Hot Shot in the American series. Different characters altogether guys.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Rod_(Transformers)#Transformers:_Armada.2FEnergeon.2Fcybertron

Yeah, I read it. I'm just talking about (US)AEC Hot Shot. I was unaware that he was known as Hot Rod in Japan. Makes sense though. Thanks for clearing that up!

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856648)
Posted by spiritofcat on December 26th, 2008 @ 7:31pm CST

The story says there is chrome on the engine, guns and Jolt's arms, but I only see it on the engine. The rest just looks like matte silver paint to me.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856738)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on December 27th, 2008 @ 2:33am CST

spiritofcat wrote:The story says there is chrome on the engine, guns and Jolt's arms, but I only see it on the engine. The rest just looks like matte silver paint to me.

I agree.

Chrome or matte silver, though, I'd generally rather pass on Henkei versions. I'll be getting the U2.0 version of Hot Shot when it turns up because it's a better mold than Armada Hot Shot.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856960)
Posted by Down_Shift on December 27th, 2008 @ 2:39pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:I can't tell whcih is more show-accurate.

Remember, Hasbro has hand painted test shots. Universe Hot Shot won't look anything like he does in that stock photo.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856967)
Posted by Pot Bot on December 27th, 2008 @ 2:50pm CST

nice to see armarda getting a bit of recognition. Shame RiD was missed comnpletely. the 25th anniversary should celebrate all the goodness that is TF. G1 may still be the best, but in my opinion Armarda is a pretty decent show, and ive only seen the 1st 26 episodes

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (856989)
Posted by Down_Shift on December 27th, 2008 @ 3:13pm CST

HEY!!!

Who dumbed down my news title!!!

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (857038)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on December 27th, 2008 @ 5:34pm CST

Pottermus_Prime wrote:nice to see armarda getting a bit of recognition. Shame RiD was missed comnpletely. the 25th anniversary should celebrate all the goodness that is TF. G1 may still be the best, but in my opinion Armarda is a pretty decent show, and ive only seen the 1st 26 episodes

I'd like to think this'd be the case too.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (857173)
Posted by Point on December 28th, 2008 @ 1:32am CST

Sledge wrote:Ok, can people please try and think about this a little? We've got people in the same thread saying "Why does Henkei have to cost so much?" and "Why doesn't Hasbro use the same paint apps as Takara?" Does anyone other than me see the connection?

Nope. You must be smarter than the rest of us or have some inside track you smart person you. :roll:

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (857200)
Posted by Stormrider on December 28th, 2008 @ 4:32am CST

Sledge wrote:So does this one have shoulder articulation? Only it looks like the chest plate would be in the way.

I've been wondering the same thing.

forgotten wrote:I think I like the Hasbro release better, The paint just strikes my fance more. And the thighs appear to be molded a tad better.

Takara and Hasbro are using the same mold, so the thighs will be the same - unless you are referring to the paint apps and overdone photoshopping.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (857345)
Posted by Optimist_Prime on December 28th, 2008 @ 10:36am CST

I'll tell ya what this 25th anniversary line could use. Armada Tidal Wave with knees and in Micron Legend Shockwave colors (show accurate), and a remold of Armada Overload that has articulation. Primarily elbows and knees, and anything else would be just gravy.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (857349)
Posted by Pot Bot on December 28th, 2008 @ 10:44am CST

im thinking hot shot should come with star sabre myslef..................mainly because im having a bugger of a job tracking a new set down lol

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (857500)
Posted by Down_Shift on December 28th, 2008 @ 6:46pm CST

I agree with both Optimist & Pottermus Primes. I would love to see a new version of Tidal Wave in SACs as well as a new articulated Overload ( like we all thought we were getting in the first place ). Hot Rod / Shot should have totally came with a new Star Saber. If not new Mini-cons at least a bomb looking Star Saber Sword.

Re: New Images of Henkei's Micron Legends Hot Rod & Jolt (aka Armada Hot Shot) (857513)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on December 28th, 2008 @ 7:21pm CST

Optimist_Prime wrote:I'll tell ya what this 25th anniversary line could use. Armada Tidal Wave with knees and in Micron Legend Shockwave colors (show accurate), and a remold of Armada Overload that has articulation. Primarily elbows and knees, and anything else would be just gravy.

I passed on Armada Tidal Wave just because of the deco, but made a point of grabbing his Energon repaint. I'd be happy if Overload was a straight reissue, just because that one and the Sea mini-con team are just about the only molds I didn't buy either at the time or at least as a repaint. If Overload gets a new mold, though, I'd like him to still be able to combine with Armada Optimus.

I'm happy we're getting a new Hot Shot/Hot Rod & Jolt, though. The original...it didn't suck, but it could have been a heck of a lot better than it was, and this mold's proof of that IMO.

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