Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus

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Takara Masterpiece MP-04S Convoy Sleep Version has been released in Japan. Inside this masterpiece, a booklet has been included that carries a message from the Convoy/Optimus Prime.

In Japanese language, we read the sentences from left to right horizontally, just like English. However it has been noted there is a secret message that revealed who will be the next Masterpiece.
If you are familiar with Japanese language, please read the below images on the 2 highlighted columns vertically.
It means "The name of the new Masterpiece is Rodimus".

At this moment, there is no confirmation from Takara Tomy.

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Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092807)
Posted by Zeds on July 1st, 2010 @ 10:42am CDT

Gutter Bunny wrote:I like this mp news much better.

Thank you.

QFT! I pray that MP Movie SS turned out to be a bad joke.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092814)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 1st, 2010 @ 11:02am CDT

Not really a Rodimus Prime fan, but this is good news indeed. I can only hope that Galvatron will come along to challenge the new leader of the Autobots.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092815)
Posted by Blurrz on July 1st, 2010 @ 11:02am CDT

Humma Humma

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092816)
Posted by Soulgem on July 1st, 2010 @ 11:05am CDT

I'll treat this as a rumor, but I'll admit I like the thought of MP Rodimus.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092819)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 1st, 2010 @ 11:10am CDT

Well spotted, well spotted. One thing though, the traditional order is top to bottom, from right to left, in that order. The Western order, from left to right, top to bottom, is also acceptable if needed.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092823)
Posted by goshjosh95 on July 1st, 2010 @ 11:15am CDT

Please let it be so! :PRAY:

If it is... that's a really cool way to hide a clue.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092827)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on July 1st, 2010 @ 11:22am CDT

Gauntlet101010 wrote:Not really a Rodimus Prime fan, but this is good news indeed. I can only hope that Galvatron will come along to challenge the new leader of the Autobots.

I'd rather have a reissue of G1 Galvatron (to use in place of that thing released during Universe), but if Rodimus Prime ends up being true, it wouldn't make sense to not do Galvatron as well, IMO.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092828)
Posted by JRFitzpatrick7 on July 1st, 2010 @ 11:35am CDT

So awesome! Hidden messages FTW. Can't wait to see this figure! To make it more of a reality, what repaints could they make from it to offset costs? JelZe help me out!

I'm thinking:

Rodimus
SG Rodimus (unlikely)
Clear
Wildrider (bit of a stretch though i'n' it)

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092832)
Posted by Blurrz on July 1st, 2010 @ 11:41am CDT

There's actually going to be another Masterpiece release, I think it might be MP Galvatron, repaint of Megatron..

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092840)
Posted by Amelie on July 1st, 2010 @ 11:55am CDT

Blurrz wrote:MP Galvatron, repaint of Megatron..

No. God. No.

I'm apprehensive about a Masterpiece Rodimus. I've been unimpressed so far with the Masterpiece line and don't feel that they're very good value for money. I'll hold my judgement until I see the toy, but I'm dubious about Masterpieces enough to know I won't be in a rush to put a pre-order in.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092842)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 1st, 2010 @ 12:00pm CDT

Can't wait to see first pics of it! Hopefully, if Takara does make one, then perhaps Hasbro will release one of their own. Also, although this has nothing to do with this, but in the Xbox/PS versions of War for Cybertron, anyone notice that the Decepticon Destroyer drones look a lot like Powercore Combiners Bombshock? :lol:

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092843)
Posted by bthree78 on July 1st, 2010 @ 12:01pm CDT

I hope it's his Hot Rod car form. That would be the greatest. . . well second to Optimus.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092847)
Posted by Jacob P. Galvatron on July 1st, 2010 @ 12:07pm CDT

That's cool.
Completely expected, but cool.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092849)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 1st, 2010 @ 12:16pm CDT

JRFitzpatrick7 wrote:So awesome! Hidden messages FTW. Can't wait to see this figure! To make it more of a reality, what repaints could they make from it to offset costs? JelZe help me out!

Wait, what?! :shock:

Well, both Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime had their share of repaints, but not so many as different characters (as the Japanese hate that). In fact, I only see one single repaint possibility for MP Rodimus Prime, not counting the obligatory black one, based on an original release...

Lucky Draw Primus

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092860)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on July 1st, 2010 @ 12:33pm CDT

Here's the big question--in Japan, do they refer to Hot Rod or Rodimus Prime as just "Rodimus"?

There's a big difference between a Masterpiece Hot Rod and a Masterpiece Rodimus Prime, after all...

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092864)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 1st, 2010 @ 12:39pm CDT

Black Bumblebee wrote:Here's the big question--in Japan, do they refer to Hot Rod or Rodimus Prime as just "Rodimus"?

There's a big difference between a Masterpiece Hot Rod and a Masterpiece Rodimus Prime, after all...

Both, yet neither. It comes down to this:

US Hot Rod/Rodimus = JP Hot Rodimus
US Rodimus Prime = JP Rodimus Convoy

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092871)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on July 1st, 2010 @ 12:57pm CDT

ShGarland_1383 wrote:I'd rather have a reissue of G1 Galvatron (to use in place of that thing released during Universe), but if Rodimus Prime ends up being true, it wouldn't make sense to not do Galvatron as well, IMO.

They did reissue G1 Galvatron

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

ehobby also reissued him in the original colors.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092887)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on July 1st, 2010 @ 1:28pm CDT

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:
ShGarland_1383 wrote:I'd rather have a reissue of G1 Galvatron (to use in place of that thing released during Universe), but if Rodimus Prime ends up being true, it wouldn't make sense to not do Galvatron as well, IMO.

They did reissue G1 Galvatron

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

ehobby also reissued him in the original colors.

While the Takara reissue here has been something I've thought about, I was thinking more of a G1CS-based reissue for here in the US. Besides, while I think I can pay for the Seacons and their shipping, I'm a little bit more concerned about the $130 plus shipping tag on this release. Especially since I'm planning on getting all of Gen Wave 1 and at least a couple of the PCC figures if I see them this month.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092889)
Posted by --B-- on July 1st, 2010 @ 1:33pm CDT

I can't see Hasbro passing this up. I'll wait for the Hasbro version.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092890)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 1st, 2010 @ 1:40pm CDT

ShGarland_1383 wrote:
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:
ShGarland_1383 wrote:I'd rather have a reissue of G1 Galvatron (to use in place of that thing released during Universe), but if Rodimus Prime ends up being true, it wouldn't make sense to not do Galvatron as well, IMO.

They did reissue G1 Galvatron

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

ehobby also reissued him in the original colors.

While the Takara reissue here has been something I've thought about, I was thinking more of a G1CS-based reissue for here in the US. Besides, while I think I can pay for the Seacons and their shipping, I'm a little bit more concerned about the $130 plus shipping tag on this release. Especially since I'm planning on getting all of Gen Wave 1 and at least a couple of the PCC figures if I see them this month.

Better get the Takara release, as a US release of G1 Galvatron is practically impossible. Sure it has the orange barrel, but some states require other colors like purple and green for toy guns. Look at Classics Megatron.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092903)
Posted by Absolute Zero on July 1st, 2010 @ 2:15pm CDT

I thought Japanese was normally read right to left, not left to right... Could have sworn since that's the order the mangas are in... Eh. Masterpiece Rodimus would be awesome. However, that could be a coincidence.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092907)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 1st, 2010 @ 2:22pm CDT

Absolute Zero wrote:I thought Japanese was normally read right to left, not left to right... Could have sworn since that's the order the mangas are in... Eh. Masterpiece Rodimus would be awesome. However, that could be a coincidence.

Read my post

I said, top to bottom, then right to left, in contrast to our from left to right, then top to bottom.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092925)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on July 1st, 2010 @ 2:52pm CDT

Interesting it's this guy, if it's true, that is. Odd it's revealed in a hidden message, though.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092928)
Posted by Soulgem on July 1st, 2010 @ 2:58pm CDT

I hope if they release Galvatron that it's not a repaint of Megatron, but rather a new sculpt. I'll tolerate modifications of Megatron mold. Thing is, since Megatron is supposed to be an actual gun, he still looks way to flimsy in robot mode. But with Galvatron, they have really no restriction to the disguise mode, and can make all modes look good.

On another note, I know many of us predicted Rodimus would be next, but my preferred MP-09 is still Shockwave - Who is such a cool character. Or Ratchet, who had an awful G1 toy.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092946)
Posted by Galvatron X on July 1st, 2010 @ 3:47pm CDT

Aw, sweet. I'd definitely buy a MP Rodimus.

That hidden message is pretty cool. It's like the Bible code!

Are there any more messages in there we should know about? Floods? War?

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092957)
Posted by Neurie on July 1st, 2010 @ 4:08pm CDT

Perhaps well get a animated coloured e, classic toy coloured one and a comics coloured one?

Or maybe a gen 2 with friggin huge arsed guns and a grenade bandolier

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092970)
Posted by tfgeek4life on July 1st, 2010 @ 4:30pm CDT

If we do get a Rodimus Masterpiece toy, the trailer should somehow combine with the main cab to form the whole body of Rodimus.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1092971)
Posted by Mkall on July 1st, 2010 @ 4:32pm CDT

Neurie wrote:Or maybe a gen 2 with friggin huge arsed guns and a grenade bandolier

I'd so get that one.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093012)
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on July 1st, 2010 @ 6:49pm CDT

Nice, but I'll need to see pictures before I consider preordering. Just too much upcoming stuff to start spending willy-nilly...

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093050)
Posted by sabrigami on July 1st, 2010 @ 8:22pm CDT

Nigiri wrote:Nice, but I'll need to see pictures before I consider preordering. Just too much upcoming stuff to start spending willy-nilly...

I feel the same. I really like the masterpiece collection but I got into this stuff too late to find any in stores anymore. Importing them is far too expensive too (darn you guys who can just pick up skywarp for $30) But if He looks good he may be worth the price for me

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093074)
Posted by TFIta369 on July 1st, 2010 @ 9:28pm CDT

I´d say the next Transformers japanese releases are at the 2010 section of the Takara 2010 page in the same order:
First MP Rodimus Prime, then MP Galvatron, then the Matrix stand, then MP Ultra Magnus "Perfect Edition", then Encore Springer, then some sort of quintessons, then Encore Scourge, and Encore Trypticon. :KREMZEEK:

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093097)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 1st, 2010 @ 10:25pm CDT

I can get behind a masterpiece Rodimus but I will probably wait for Hasbro's eventual release. Hope to see pics soon.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093125)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 1st, 2010 @ 11:49pm CDT

@ Diem and Stormrider. Could you confirm this? I mean read Japanese?

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093131)
Posted by Oilspill on July 2nd, 2010 @ 12:36am CDT

That hidden message is an awesome way to spill the beans. Sneaky and clever. :APPLAUSE:

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093148)
Posted by vectorA3 on July 2nd, 2010 @ 1:41am CDT

I wouldn't mind a MP Hot Rod and MP Rodimus Prime. But right now, only looks like we're getting Rodimus. I'm cool with that b/c I passed on the G1 RP when I was a kid - didn't like how it looked. Still don't. Something about that mold irked me. Only liked Hot Rod & still have my G1.
Hopefully we get more info/full confirmation and/or pics at SDCC. I'm goin to that panel & Hasbro better not blow me off after I ask my Masterpiece question as they did last year. (Asked about Grimlock - 'no comment' -'next question' Bastards!!!!!!)

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093230)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 2nd, 2010 @ 6:35am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:@ Diem and Stormrider. Could you confirm this? I mean read Japanese?

I did, Masterpiece and Rodimus are written (phonetically) in katakana, and the kanji match up with the meanings:

名 = Name
新 = New

I'm not too familiar with sentence structure and grammar yet, though.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093286)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 2nd, 2010 @ 9:49am CDT

Thanks JZR. I wish we'll get a full translation.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093294)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 2nd, 2010 @ 10:11am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:Thanks JZR. I wish we'll get a full translation.

It basically reads like this, right to left:

"Sono mei wa Rodimus shin tana Masterpiece.

The "sono" and "tana" I can't quite grasp unfortunately

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093296)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on July 2nd, 2010 @ 10:12am CDT

tfita369 wrote:Encore Trypticon.

PLEEEEAASE tell me this is true.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093393)
Posted by /v\egatron on July 2nd, 2010 @ 12:43pm CDT

I'd dig an MP Rodimus. I look forward to your knee & elbow articulation, Rodimus Prime.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093666)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 2nd, 2010 @ 10:25pm CDT

I was hoping they'd show off a picture. At least a silhouette! :-(

Too early to get excited yet.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093711)
Posted by DMSL on July 3rd, 2010 @ 4:13am CDT

Rodimus AKA Hot Rod or Rodimus Prime?

If it's Hot Rod i hope he's as big as an Alternator/Binaltech in carmode and a little bit taller in robot mode. That way you get a great scale.

If it is Rodimus Prime, i hope he will be as big as MP Prime in botmode but still to scale with Alternators/Binaltechs when he is in his mega supercar speedster caravan trailer mode.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093760)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 3rd, 2010 @ 7:43am CDT

DMSL wrote:Rodimus AKA Hot Rod or Rodimus Prime?

As I said before, could be either. Hot Rod was called Hot Rodimus and Rodimus Prime was Rodimus Convoy. Now that I think about it though, it's more than likely plain Hot Rod if the Sons of Cybertron sets, especially the Classics one, is any indication...

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093765)
Posted by Counterpunch on July 3rd, 2010 @ 8:07am CDT

Nigiri wrote:Nice, but I'll need to see pictures before I consider preordering. Just too much upcoming stuff to start spending willy-nilly...

But spending all willy-nilly is the best ichiban #1 way to do it...

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093934)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on July 3rd, 2010 @ 4:16pm CDT

So, except for this odd hidden code, there's literally nothing else, right?

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1093939)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 3rd, 2010 @ 4:22pm CDT

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:So, except for this odd hidden code, there's literally nothing else, right?

And an empty Masterpiece slot in the 2010 Campaign line-up.

Re: Next New Transformers Masterpiece - Rodimus (1094215)
Posted by REMINATOR on July 4th, 2010 @ 8:50pm CDT

tfita369 wrote:I´d say the next Transformers japanese releases are at the 2010 section of the Takara 2010 page in the same order:
First MP Rodimus Prime, then MP Galvatron, then the Matrix stand, then MP Ultra Magnus "Perfect Edition", then Encore Springer, then some sort of quintessons, then Encore Scourge, and Encore Trypticon.

I'll take that in a heart beat if it's true!!!

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