Transformers: The Last Knight One Step Wave 3 Also Sighted at Toys'R'Us

Found Scorn and Nitro Zeus at a Walmart near me. Nice to see that they're in stores and available at a closer place. All I need to do is hide at least NZ so I can get him later on! I'll wait for Scorn on another day.

Forgot the image. Now to wait for Hound and Megatron!

According to online retailer Amazon.com, the supposedly Walmart exclusive Transformers: The Last Knight Hot Rod (from the Autobots Unite sub-line) is actually not that exclusive after all, as it was listed here (though currently unavailable, at the time of writing) for general retail release and pricing - and packaging. Check out the images below!

Ok, this is very weird at best. The Product Number is off. The listing has C4058, but the original releases in Asia have C2019 stamped on the toys, meaning they should be considered two different products altogether.
It could very well be a redeco, or a separate general retail release among the likes of RiD Starscream. Or just a goof.

Microraptor wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Is it just me or do the Bumblebee and Hot Rod in the two pack look like new molds?

They are. But they are based on the flip-N-change Lockdown. I'm not sure if Bee is a new remold because there was a FnC Bee in AoE, but Hotrod definitely is.

Bumblebee is his old one, and Hotrod is a new-head redeco of Lockdown. In the two-pack we are currently discussing, Bumblebee is a redeco and Hot Rod is a new mold that shares a transformation scheme with Lockdown, Crosshairs and Stinger.

I'm sorry I got confused. I thought the stock image was of the Legion two pack, not the one-step changers. I didn't know they were coming

I wonder if this was a backup plan, in case Walmart dropped the subline as an exclusive. The packaging is standard TLK packaging-Autobots Unite has its own logo and shows both 'Bee and Hot Rod on the front, with Bee actually more prominent.

So either Hasbro had him as a backup plan, or always planned to release him at retail later on.

Weird...I've been checking Amazon for quite awhile for this. The only deluxe Hot Rod listed was and still is available is from the Asia market and priced at $100+.

Bounti76 wrote:I wonder if this was a backup plan, in case Walmart dropped the subline as an exclusive. The packaging is standard TLK packaging-Autobots Unite has its own logo and shows both 'Bee and Hot Rod on the front, with Bee actually more prominent.

So either Hasbro had him as a backup plan, or always planned to release him at retail later on.

Must have been decided on rather late, as the C4058 is much higher than the latest C35** of some releases like Universal Studios Snarl

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Va'al wrote:According to online retailer Amazon.com, the supposedly Walmart exclusive Transformers: The Last Knight Hot Rod (from the Autobots Unite sub-line) is actually not that exclusive after all, as it was listed here (though currently unavailable, at the time of writing) for general retail release and pricing - and packaging. Check out the images below!

Holy Crap that is badass! Hot Rod is one of my new Favorite Movie Bots, and I want that one!! Badly!! It's so sweet! I'll get that and it's repaint if they do one based on his Movie style, I want Gold and Red and Black (spare the yellow)! Bring on an MPM Soon!!

That feel when a retool of a not so good figure looks better.

I know he's been seen in hand before, but I'm seriously in need of getting this guy before 2018 shows up (seriously doubt he'd be on clearance!)

Don't like the face, don't like that he's French, don't like he's annoying as hell in the movie. Don't like his Pokémon gimmick. Practically every Transformer "character" is super one dimensional, super loud and has super few lines, does one or two action attacks and then stands around for the other 5 seconds of screen time they have.

That aside, so his Pikachuuuuuuu!!!! Attack is his thing right, where the hell is his gun in toy form?
It's like not shipping Optimus with his Sword, or making a Megatron toy without his arm-cannon.
Wait, never mind, why would the toys make any sense if the movie...
Why do the only 2 cool characters in the movie have terrible toys? (Dragon Storm / Infernicus)
Thank Primus they haven't made a toy out of Daytrader.

Well that's a better box even just for showcasing Hot Rod himself as the main picture rather than Bumblebee getting in the way.

Really liked the character in the film and the toy is a lot of fun and while not super accurate it's a great retool of the Lockdown mold and nicely painted. Am happy with it.

Stuartmaximus wrote:

Where? I've never seen TLK Hound for sale in any store here. AoE Hound wasn't either but that had other problems (like most general stores not even selling the regular AoE figures). Never seen any TLK stuff beyond wave 1 sold in stores (wave 2 deluxes in Argos sure, but not the voyagers). I got Megatron and Sqweeks ages ago via other means.

The trio are in the UK Smyth's stores as well.

Thanks to another news outlet, I was informed that TLK deluxe Hot Rod is available on Walmart.com. Did the whole order 2 and return 1 for free shipping. Kind of a pain since there isn't one near me, but I'll eventually make it to one.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /915845422?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff

just purchased TLK deluxe Hot Rod on walmart.com. hes available. do i get news credit!

It feels like ages but finally, Walmart.com is stocking their own prized exclusive, The Last Knight Deluxe Hot Rod. This has been a really odd road so far for this exclusive, with people thinking it would never come and him popping up on Amazon (not stocked). This news comes to us from fellow Seibertronian nycPrime, and you can click here to get your Hot Rod.

WOO HOO!! ORDERED MINE TOO!! Chose the instore pickup option to save shipping, looks like he'll be ready on Monday!

Drat. I should've ordered two

Thanks to an alert from nycprime, we have word that the elusive Transformers: The Last Knight deluxe class Hot Rod is now available at Walmart.com! The figure is priced at $19.99 with free shipping on orders over $35. The shipping otherwise is $5.99. Head on over and pick up your Hot Rod today!

Ordered mine too! He'll be here by Monday!!! Too bad there wasn't a Cogman or new Bee, otherwise I would have had the free shipping

Houstonian Prime wrote:just purchased TLK deluxe Hot Rod on walmart.com. hes available. do i get news credit!

Thanks for the heads up! nycprime did beat you to the punch (and I just saw this after newsing it) so he got the credit, but I'm glad you still got him!

SWEET! Order placed and will be here Monday!!! Finally...no more empty handed trips to Walmart

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Ordered mine too! He'll be here by Monday!!! Too bad there wasn't a Cogman or new Bee, otherwise I would have had the free shipping

there's always other avenues openly available to acquire Cogman(& cheaper too! like Ebay) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fm.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F3TRANSFORMERS-%20...%20iid%25253A13%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

GAH! Stew, thanks for reminding me!

Be careful on Ebay folks. There are a lot of Cogman's being sold for cheap from canadian users who have never registered and have no feedback, and there are like 10 or 15 of them. If someone wants to order from them, please do, but be careful, this has scam written all over it

itscramtastic wrote:WOO HOO!! ORDERED MINE TOO!! Chose the instore pickup option to save shipping, looks like he'll be ready on Monday!

Ditto. I guess the flame isn't fully out.

Ironhidensh wrote:

itscramtastic wrote:WOO HOO!! ORDERED MINE TOO!! Chose the instore pickup option to save shipping, looks like he'll be ready on Monday!

Ditto. I guess the flame isn't fully out.

HOORAYYYY!!!

Ironhidensh wrote:

itscramtastic wrote:WOO HOO!! ORDERED MINE TOO!! Chose the instore pickup option to save shipping, looks like he'll be ready on Monday!

Ditto. I guess the flame isn't fully out.

That is a comforting thing right there. Hopefully you like the toy

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

itscramtastic wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:

itscramtastic wrote:WOO HOO!! ORDERED MINE TOO!! Chose the instore pickup option to save shipping, looks like he'll be ready on Monday!

Ditto. I guess the flame isn't fully out.

HOORAYYYY!!!

That is a comforting thing right there. Hopefully you like the toy

Oh he's gonna like the toy, but how is he gonna stoppa the time?!

I wish I can stop time and buy Hot Rod before he's gone.

Quantum Surge wrote:I wish I can stop time and buy Hot Rod before he's gone.

I'm gonna hit the Wal-Marts today around me. I plan to get two! one to keep as original, one to open and buy repro-labels from toyhax to dress up with G-1 Style flames!

The deluxe scale works perfectly for the MP version stickers!


You know, when I first Saw Hot Rod and saw how awesome his deluxe looked, I was like this with my Coffeee!!



I knew right there as I was wiping up, I have to have HIM!!

skywarp-2 wrote:

Quantum Surge wrote:I wish I can stop time and buy Hot Rod before he's gone.

I'm gonna hit the Wal-Marts today around me. I plan to get two! one to keep as original, one to open and buy repro-labels from toyhax to dress up with G-1 Style flames!

The deluxe scale works perfectly for the MP version stickers!

You know, when I first Saw Hot Rod and saw how awesome his deluxe looked, I was like this with my Coffeee!!

I knew right there as I was wiping up, I have to have HIM!!

Dang skywarp-2, I never even thought of using those labels for that!! Just a few color pops, he'll look great!!

itscramtastic wrote:

skywarp-2 wrote:

Quantum Surge wrote:I wish I can stop time and buy Hot Rod before he's gone.

I'm gonna hit the Wal-Marts today around me. I plan to get two! one to keep as original, one to open and buy repro-labels from toyhax to dress up with G-1 Style flames!

The deluxe scale works perfectly for the MP version stickers!

You know, when I first Saw Hot Rod and saw how awesome his deluxe looked, I was like this with my Coffeee!!

I knew right there as I was wiping up, I have to have HIM!!

Dang skywarp-2, I never even thought of using those labels for that!! Just a few color pops, he'll look great!!

Well, now that you mention it.. I did find this on Twitter from DaimChoc Reports feed (incidentally, Watching his page is good for news and special stuff Transformers related)
https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReport ... =3&theater

I am not sure if this is just a heavily modified version of the Deluxe, or a Third Party or KO.. But if it's a small conversion.. I would do it! It looks primo and sweet! The chest doesn't look like the standard deluxe.. Is that a TAKARA TOMY Custom? Anyone know what this is?? It says custom but you never know..



If that can be done with a deluxe that already looks amazing, Imagine what a Proper Masterpiece of him will look like?! TLK Hot Rod is quickly becoming a Favorite of mine..

Even without the heavy Modifications someone else did, look at the detail work on the face! For a deluxe, this mold is absolutely fantastic!! Two Thumbs Up!

I personally like Hot Rod the way he is. As neat as it'd be to add more color on him, I think the flame decals would look inconsistent with a dark Lamborghini. Sometimes, if I see the way a certain version of a character looks, I'd stick with that appearance; i.e. Movie Prime looks great with the flames and different positions of red and blue, but without them he looks off to me (doesn't look bad on TFP Optimus). BH Bulkhead is an exception since the Brawn esque colors and the different head give him a new personality.

Still can't wait to get Hot Rod. If we get more sightings of other characters, then I'll be as happy as anyone singing the 12 days of xmas (3 months away, btw!)

Quantum Surge wrote:I personally like Hot Rod the way he is. As neat as it'd be to add more color on him, I think the flame decals would look inconsistent with a dark Lamborghini. Sometimes, if I see the way a certain version of a character looks, I'd stick with that appearance; i.e. Movie Prime looks great with the flames and different positions of red and blue, but without them he looks off to me (doesn't look bad on TFP Optimus). BH Bulkhead is an exception since the Brawn esque colors and the different head give him a new personality.

That's true. I may modify slightly if only to match what I've seen in media (TV/movie/comic) like I did with Beast Hunters Optimus Prime from that TFP. I do wish he came with his weapon though..

Quantum Surge wrote:I personally like Hot Rod the way he is. As neat as it'd be to add more color on him, I think the flame decals would look inconsistent with a dark Lamborghini. Sometimes, if I see the way a certain version of a character looks, I'd stick with that appearance; i.e. Movie Prime looks great with the flames and different positions of red and blue, but without them he looks off to me (doesn't look bad on TFP Optimus). BH Bulkhead is an exception since the Brawn esque colors and the different head give him a new personality.

Still can't wait to get Hot Rod. If we get more sightings of other characters, then I'll be as happy as anyone singing the 12 days of xmas (3 months away, btw!)

Yea, I get that. To me, Movie Prime does match his flames. There were a lot of redeco versions of Prime in Red and Blue Ala G-1 esque style done with the Leader Class version for both TFTM and TFROTF, and then there were the ubiquitous Red and Blue silver repaints on the evasion from TFAOE. I do prefer the original Colors presented as well. However.. I think that black Lamborghini's can also come in black with flames..It's not like it hasn't been done already.. I just figure if I get two figures, why not try to G-1 it up a bit..

skywarp-2 wrote:
I am not sure if this is just a heavily modified version of the Deluxe, or a Third Party or KO.. But if it's a small conversion.. I would do it! It looks primo and sweet! The chest doesn't look like the standard deluxe.. Is that a TAKARA TOMY Custom? Anyone know what this is?? It says custom but you never know..

It's a heavy custom. I posted a video of it when I got my Hot Rod last week wishing it looked more like that far more accurate custom but even as is, he's a fun figure.

I'm tempted by the gun a shapeways user made but of course it adds more cost to a figure that wasn't particularly cheap to begin with. Still it really does add to the look of the figure as you can see in the pics.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/NVUXD ... lk-hot-rod

itscramtastic wrote:Drat. I should've ordered two

Dammit your sig reminded me of the MP Hot Rod reprolabels and I forgot to order them when I ordered the TLK Optimus and Barricade stickers. I even have it bookmarked right next to my bookmarket of this very site. Duh. I am a fool.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

skywarp-2 wrote:
I am not sure if this is just a heavily modified version of the Deluxe, or a Third Party or KO.. But if it's a small conversion.. I would do it! It looks primo and sweet! The chest doesn't look like the standard deluxe.. Is that a TAKARA TOMY Custom? Anyone know what this is?? It says custom but you never know..

It's a heavy custom. I posted a video of it when I got my Hot Rod last week wishing it looked more like that far more accurate custom but even as is, he's a fun figure.

I'm tempted by the gun a shapeways user made but of course it adds more cost to a figure that wasn't particularly cheap to begin with. Still it really does add to the look of the figure as you can see in the pics.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/NVUXD ... lk-hot-rod

Wow! That's a cool accessory! It looks fantastic! I may have to get that too! Might I add, what a beautiful Alt Mode too! Wow! This guy just gets better and better!

On a side note. Here is the pathetic Transformers display at my local K-Mart. In the left corner you can't see, there's a Hot Rod from the Head Masters reboot toyline..I've got the MP.. don't need that version. I plan to hit Wal-Mart on my lunch hour next.. only 3 miles from me.. The FRANTIC search continues!!!

I realised I still haven't got around to applying my Titans Return Hot Rod reprolabels to that figure. I ordered them when I just wanted to improve that figure but left it for a while after painting it up to look more Marvel comics like and the stickers might make it look too detailed.

I proably won't do thiiiiis though but just so it's out there...

Well so much for my theory that Walmart bailed on this exclusive figure. What a shame they didn't have this in store the day the Blu-Ray/DVD came out. Would have been really smart at this point to have packaged him with a version of the movie to generate some extra sales. Good ol' US toy distribution!

Carnivius_Prime wrote:I realised I still haven't got around to applying my Titans Return Hot Rod reprolabels to that figure. I ordered them when I just wanted to improve that figure but left it for a while after painting it up to look more Marvel comics like and the stickers might make it look too detailed.

I proably won't do thiiiiis though but just so it's out there...

Actually, I'd probably do just the Gold and red Flame for the Hood, and call it a day. Tho, by the looks of the chest, you will have to center it and cut to match the hood break lines. I wonder if you place it on altmode, and use a hobby knife, would it be easier to get cut correctly and centered???

I'd be interested to see if you do, do it.. how it looks and how you did it.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:I realised I still haven't got around to applying my Titans Return Hot Rod reprolabels to that figure. I ordered them when I just wanted to improve that figure but left it for a while after painting it up to look more Marvel comics like and the stickers might make it look too detailed.

I proably won't do thiiiiis though but just so it's out there...

Actually, I'd probably do just the Gold and red Flame for the Hood, and call it a day. Tho, by the looks of the chest, you will have to center it and cut to match the hood break lines. I wonder if you place it on altmode, and use a hobby knife, would it be easier to get cut correctly and centered???

I'd be interested to see if you do, do it.. how it looks and how you did it.

At this rate I wonder if Toyhax'll just say 'screw it' and release a conversion set for TLK Hot Rod

Kurona wrote:At this rate I wonder if Toyhax'll just say 'screw it' and release a conversion set for TLK Hot Rod

I'd love that! But dang it! I Have to find one available to purchase first!! Both Wal-Marts here near me are out!! Come on!! I guess my next stop after work will be Toys-R-us..

Sheesh! Finding a Deluxe Hot Rod at Retail is starting to look like Finding that exclusive Star Wars Darth Maul back during Phantom Menace! No where to be seen, and when it was found.. stampede and fan battles in the isles..

Not saying Hot Rod's figure is that hot, but I think if they did a Leader Class that looks a lot like the modified version we already saw online.. we could have a Cabbage Patch store riot around X-mas.. Give us More Hot Rod!! I will forever by a Hasbro fan if they did it like this!!

Ordered mine. Still want it in red with flames on his chest.

Well if Wal-Mart is Selling it, any Case count on him? What's his deluxe case count ratio? Is he that extremely Rare? Sigh.. I may just have to break down and order him online.. I was trying to find him at retail which is most times a bit cheaper..

skywarp-2 wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:I realised I still haven't got around to applying my Titans Return Hot Rod reprolabels to that figure. I ordered them when I just wanted to improve that figure but left it for a while after painting it up to look more Marvel comics like and the stickers might make it look too detailed.

I proably won't do thiiiiis though but just so it's out there...

Actually, I'd probably do just the Gold and red Flame for the Hood, and call it a day. Tho, by the looks of the chest, you will have to center it and cut to match the hood break lines.

Yeah that's what I was thinking. Though even a flame like this looks a lil too 80s for such a modern car mode but it can work on a toy if not the real car. Not sure I want to 'waste' on my TR Hot Rod stickers on TLK Hot Rod when I like how TLK Hot Rod already looks (though I may paint over his red with the slightly more orange hue seen in the film). I just like black and orange-red for some reason.

skywarp-2 wrote:Not saying Hot Rod's figure is that hot, but I think if they did a Leader Class that looks a lot like the modified version we already saw online..

Leader? :O Bit too big methinks. A lil guy like Bee got that only cos he's Bee. Hot Rod hasn't got that kind of recognition and popularity and we need Leader class figures of those who neeeeeed it more like Blackout.

We rarely get bigger than Deluxe for any carformers. The only exceptions that come to mind are T30 Springer - who is more of an armoured car than anything street-legal - and various Bumblebees because, well, Bumblebee.