Fish are jumping today hunh Dannel? Sounds like he says “Dannel”. Can’t believe that that was the best take. Judd Nelson must’ve been such a diva to work with.
I agree it does get kind of annoying when they do something like that, but as long as it doesn't take away from the robot or alt mode, it doesn't bug me personally that much
That was an awesome review. We can tell you love this character, but you remain objective, which I prefer. Overall I think he's the best Hot Rod we ever got. Can't wait for the next Rodimus Prime to arrive. Also, you are very close to 80K subscriber, surely this will happen soon enough. 2021 FTW!
Found SS86 Hot Rod in stores the other day. Definitely the best version of Hot Rod. I use POTP Hot Rod as Rodimus Prime a well. Already the highlight of 2021.
Love the little accessories. The small details make the toy. Also love how the newer toys have weapon storage. We all know how easy it is to lose a weapon or part. Will pick up if I get a chance.
Second to Jazz on my 86 priority list. But I'm going to try to wait for discount because I don't think I can justify the price. But if I have to, I'll pay it.
I've seen many reviews for this figure, but yours is mandatory (your almost namesake!). This is a great figure. I really want a Masterpiece Rodimus 2.0
Cool video! I didn't know about the guns on the spoiler, I put them on the engine in my review! Funny I used almost the same cast. I love your perspectives too! From one Rodimus Prime fan to another... Til all are one!
I own the MP Hotrod, and this one, and this it´s really good! Even better than MP in a lot of Aspects, but the MP still wins on the Altmode, by far is better! But this one... WOW! That Robotmode just knocks it out of the park!
Very nice review and video! I also don't like the fake chest, I prefer moral chests on Transformer toys. I think the extra chest also contributes to too many pieces to snap together, making it difficult to fit right. I've also heard his opening legs plastic feels fragile. Too bad about the extra yellow plastic. He still looks awesome in both modes, definitely the best looking HotRod toy made. Great video, Thanks!
Yeah he's a good toy overall despite his flaws. I have since did surgery on his shoulders and painted him in places for better arm movement and a cleaner looking car.
I agree with EmGo that this figure is better than the Masterpiece. The only real issue I have is the lack of storage for the Matrix, which is a small and easy to loose piece. The faux chest and yellow joints don't bother at all. I will definitely pick him up when I can. I hope we get a Studio Series 86 Blaster at some point that comes with at least Steeljaw but all of his tapes would be nice. The backdrop could be from when he diploid his tapes to save Perceptor.
Got this guy thru then mail about a week ago. I think this is the best looking mainline Hot Rod ever. Both in car mode and robot mode. Hasbro toy designers are knocking it out of the park with the siege, earthrise, kingdom, and studio 86 figures!
This is basically the best mainline G1 Hot Rod figure ever! Great review, Rodimus Primal! I see that your Hot Rod has the problem of the right leg piece not tabbing in securely.
outside of the yellow joints (which are an eyesore), he's pretty much everything I've wanted in a Hot Rod figure. He's miles better than the Masterpiece and Fanstoys offerings
I just bought him yesterday at a Target, I am well pleased with him. There is no real comparison to the power of the primes version. Paint is minor to me. I think this is the best Hot Rod we have gotten without the MP price.
For me, this is the best Hotrod representation you can buy. The transformation is not complicated and the appearance of the figurine itself is very good even better than MP thanks to the fake chest. I just ordered this figurine. I just hope it won't crack like studio series 86 Jazz
After having him for a while I love my hot rod. He's the most accurate hot rod I've seen. I totally understand your small complaints about him but I would take him over any others
My complaints are minor, but needed to be addressed. I did some shoulder surgery on him and I am going to mix some paints. Overall, great figure though.
Saw this on the shelf a couple weeks ago, and thought wow! That looks really good! I normally only collect MP's and G1, so I hesitated... Decided to watch a review first, went right back to get him... And of course he was gone. 😢 haven't seen him in stock since.
Heh, I knew this figure had potential, lad...!!! (The robot mode in particular...not sure about the vehicle mode, but it's tough to capture the sheer coolness of the latter from the '86 Movie - especially as seen in the 'Ride in Style' bit - so they're forgiven...anyway, can't wait for this to show up in the UK, yes...?!).
Amazing timing again! I just picked this up yesterday. Someone beat me to the Scourge and I passed on the Deluxes for now. They'll be around so I can save my money for now.
@Mixxen Walmart in SW Virginia. That's funny as this is the first case that came in and must have come in that day and we haven't gotten any Kingdom yet.(or the last wave or Earthrise for that matter)
@Mixxen This is my first dip into SS as I don't care much for the Bay films. Scalpers suck though. I'm holding out hope that the Amazon exclusives restock.
Thanks to you I ordered that figure from Amazon today! I love hot rod/rodimus prime!!! I hope I get it they said one was left in stock.You have helped spark my interest back in collecting. I’m going to watch all your toy reviews. I can’t wait until your next retrospective on the transformers.Have you ever done one on the technobots?
The video that Burt the Stormtrooper made, shout out to him, showing that indeed the matrix could be stored in the lower chest and not shake around was really a cool way to keep everything on the figure. I personally can't wait for mine to come in and always really enjoy the content. 😁🤖
Thanks for your review. I just got SS Hotrod the other day & didn't realize that I actually had the targetmaster! I had gotten it as a Christmas gift A few years ago from POTP or TR, I can't remember which. That happened for Triggerhappy, too. I already had the targetmaster & got the starfighter bot later. It was a long time later that I realized that they went together.
Epic review RodimusPrimal!!!!!!! :D As fantastic as Hot Rod is, I think I will wait to get him until he goes on clearance, since he looks like a deluxe class figure, instead of a voyager. :) Keep on being amazing, Double Thumbs Up. ;D
I just finally found this figure on shelves. I don't have Arcee, Blurr or Ultra Magnus, but I have been desperately looking for Hot Rod. And just having it in hand is way more epic than it could be portrayed in a video. I'm going to pull out Kup to recreate some of my favorite scenes. I just wish I had a figure to represent Daniel outside of the exosuit (and the hoverboard we're supposed to get in 2005).
I'm so happy he looks this good, like you said, I've been waiting for a good looking Hot Rod figure since the 1986 movie! lmao Why couldn't they get the shapes right until now?
If you could see a few other figures in the SS 86 line which ones would you like to see. Personally a new blaster or a preceptor would be my top picks.
My favorite one! I love rodimus. This could potentially be my favorite, however, i hate the yellow on the roof. No real reason for that eyesore. Thanks as always for the vid!
i am so glad that hasbro made a new hot rod figure because the titans return one was not the best quality and the one i have form tit ans return broke ,but the only thing is to find it at your local walmart.
I wish they would make a studio 84 so I can get the first wave of transformers like sideswipe,sunstreaker,hound,prowl,bluestreak.All those classic figures I just hate that the wheels are plastic. I miss the days of die cast. It was a special time...those figures were just awesome.But these recent figures are amazing.So I will get everyone I can!!
I pre-ordered with Amazon. Said shipping April 5th. Just got shipping confirmation for today. Grimlock and Kup say April as well, but noticed the remainder of my order is processing now.
@@RodimusPrimal hahahaha I caught the misreference in the video but now giving it a second watch I also messed up! You said "ginormous" repair bill not "gigantic" so I also misquoted 😁 Yes I'm rewatching this within only a couple hours, worth it! Think I need to find Ratchet so he can check my memory banks because apparently I forgot to download them into my chest first.
He looks way better than the masterpiece hot rod and comes with everything the masterpiece does except the fishing rod.
He's got Matrix of Leadership instead so that's even better
Fully agree
Not gonna be too hard to make or print
Fish are jumping today hunh Dannel? Sounds like he says “Dannel”. Can’t believe that that was the best take. Judd Nelson must’ve been such a diva to work with.
I wanted that tho but it's fine I guess
This is definitely a toy that I'm gonna get. Definitely the best looking Hot Rod we've gotten in the "update" toylines.
"Arise Rodimus prime"
"Optimuuuuuss"
"My Destiny...You cannot...Destroy...my DeSTINEIIAAUGH!!!"
@@zeusthefox1585 let this mark day the end of the cybertronian wars as March in to a new era of peace and happiness! Till All Are One!
@@blueraccoon1088 TILL ALL ARE ONE!!
more like "Optimuuuuuuuus"
@@Suisai13 done
They have been doing a lot of fake chest pieces instead of integrated into the vehicle mode. Does bug me.
Still, that was just Primal! 👌
I agree it does get kind of annoying when they do something like that, but as long as it doesn't take away from the robot or alt mode, it doesn't bug me personally that much
@@ethanontheinternet9415 it does normally annoy me. I'll make an exception for Hot Rod, THIS time.
@@ethanontheinternet9415 In this case I will accept it because the way it was integrated was relatively clean and didn't result in unnecessary kibble.
I was really surprised to find him a couple weeks ago. I was actually looking for Kingdom figures. Now I’m on the hunt for Jazz.
Dare, dare to believe you can survive, you hold the future in your hand...
Dare
Dare to keep all of your dreams alive
Dare to be stupid
@@eur0be4t3r I hope you're joking
@@someone0 it’s a song in the 86 movie
@@eur0be4t3r your correct my friend on Junkion
Lol!!! Love the Galvatron/ Hot Rod scene reenactment!!! Such an awesome figure.
That was an awesome review. We can tell you love this character, but you remain objective, which I prefer. Overall I think he's the best Hot Rod we ever got. Can't wait for the next Rodimus Prime to arrive. Also, you are very close to 80K subscriber, surely this will happen soon enough. 2021 FTW!
Found SS86 Hot Rod in stores the other day. Definitely the best version of Hot Rod. I use POTP Hot Rod as Rodimus Prime a well. Already the highlight of 2021.
This is the end of the road galvetron.rodimus prime
I want him so bad! He is so sick!
Love the little accessories. The small details make the toy. Also love how the newer toys have weapon storage. We all know how easy it is to lose a weapon or part. Will pick up if I get a chance.
Second to Jazz on my 86 priority list. But I'm going to try to wait for discount because I don't think I can justify the price. But if I have to, I'll pay it.
I pre-ordered one back in December. Am I safe?
I really love the blast affects and the figure is super cool!
I've seen many reviews for this figure, but yours is mandatory (your almost namesake!). This is a great figure. I really want a Masterpiece Rodimus 2.0
This is still by far one of the best official hot rod figures I've seen. I'm hoping a 3rd party company will make an upscaled version.
I want this figure so badly! Amazing review by the way!
Thanks, Rodimus! You've got the touch!
🎶”YOU GOT THE POW-WER”
I was surprised to find him at target last week .Had to scoop him up. My amazon pre order wasn't arriving til April 😕 . Great review Rodimus 👍
Cool video! I didn't know about the guns on the spoiler, I put them on the engine in my review! Funny I used almost the same cast. I love your perspectives too! From one Rodimus Prime fan to another... Til all are one!
*Turbo-revin', young punk*
I think they added the welding torch to get more people to buy 86 Kup.
That was a really good Judd Nelson impersonation bro
A soldier, a heroe, a legend
Amazon says it's delivering my Hot Rod tomorrow. Very hyped for this.
I’m getting this for my birthday, it looks so good! Anyways, your voice of hotrod and galvatron was so good!
I own the MP Hotrod, and this one, and this it´s really good! Even better than MP in a lot of Aspects, but the MP still wins on the Altmode, by far is better! But this one... WOW! That Robotmode just knocks it out of the park!
LIGHT OUR DARKEST HOUR
Very nice review and video! I also don't like the fake chest, I prefer moral chests on Transformer toys. I think the extra chest also contributes to too many pieces to snap together, making it difficult to fit right.
I've also heard his opening legs plastic feels fragile. Too bad about the extra yellow plastic.
He still looks awesome in both modes, definitely the best looking HotRod toy made.
Great video, Thanks!
Yeah he's a good toy overall despite his flaws. I have since did surgery on his shoulders and painted him in places for better arm movement and a cleaner looking car.
I agree with EmGo that this figure is better than the Masterpiece. The only real issue I have is the lack of storage for the Matrix, which is a small and easy to loose piece. The faux chest and yellow joints don't bother at all. I will definitely pick him up when I can.
I hope we get a Studio Series 86 Blaster at some point that comes with at least Steeljaw but all of his tapes would be nice. The backdrop could be from when he diploid his tapes to save Perceptor.
Got this guy thru then mail about a week ago. I think this is the best looking mainline Hot Rod ever. Both in car mode and robot mode. Hasbro toy designers are knocking it out of the park with the siege, earthrise, kingdom, and studio 86 figures!
By God this has to be the most gorgeous retail Hot Rod figure ever! I can only hope we get a Galvatron figure of this quality.
SHOOT! I NEED THIS!
BTW, I actually went to Lookout Mountain in Tennessee, there's a place honestly named that.
3:33 had me grinning like an idiot ngl haha
Good. The song has been in my head all day.
This is basically the best mainline G1 Hot Rod figure ever! Great review, Rodimus Primal! I see that your Hot Rod has the problem of the right leg piece not tabbing in securely.
I’m REALLY REALLY LOVING this Hot Rod and excited to try to find him & purchase him. I just got the Netflix bumblebee
Mine is coming on Tuesday and cyclonus should be coming soon and I’m so excited
Of all the Hot Rod toys I've bought, this one seems to be the most uncomplicated of them all
This figure is almost perfect and has my favorite transformation from the movie....spin those arms around
Amazon updated my arrival date from March to next week, even more excited to get him now watching this vid. Hope a Galvatron is in the pipeline.
Luckily I've been able to find all the Studio 86 series in store except for Grimlock. I do check every day though!
Nice nostalgia with hot rod lol
outside of the yellow joints (which are an eyesore), he's pretty much everything I've wanted in a Hot Rod figure. He's miles better than the Masterpiece and Fanstoys offerings
Been waiting for your review of Hot Rod. Glad you got 'im🤘😁🤘
Thanks bro. I also just did the shoulder mod that makes his vehicle mode a bit more flush AND his shoulders looser to make it easier to move around.
@@RodimusPrimal sweet!
You should customize it to be your logo picture, actually now that i think about it, since hes not a prime for this figure, he could be rodimus minor
I just bought him yesterday at a Target, I am well pleased with him. There is no real comparison to the power of the primes version. Paint is minor to me. I think this is the best Hot Rod we have gotten without the MP price.
Man I love this figure and I don't at the same time. If he just didn't feel so cheap, I would just flat out love him because he looks so dang good.
For me, this is the best Hotrod representation you can buy.
The transformation is not complicated and the appearance of the figurine itself is very good even better than MP thanks to the fake chest.
I just ordered this figurine. I just hope it won't crack like studio series 86 Jazz
After having him for a while I love my hot rod. He's the most accurate hot rod I've seen. I totally understand your small complaints about him but I would take him over any others
My complaints are minor, but needed to be addressed. I did some shoulder surgery on him and I am going to mix some paints. Overall, great figure though.
I love the studio 86 line. I hope they do all the key characters like this. Until this Hotrod none of the other toys really were all that good.
If your Gonna like subscribers, like in style.
Never got this alert and I'm subscribed!
Hey Rodimus great toy review and my recovery is going good I'm feeling like my old self agian and I leave a like and I till all are one 👍❤
OMG the Studio 86 series is my favorite! Personally, I love the Kup figure the most with Hot Rod and Grimlock up after that.
I still need Kup, Blurr, and Grimlock to complete what's out now. Studio Series 86 is a great line so far!
@@RodimusPrimal I have the whole line so far. They're all great. But those Kup, Hot Rod and Gimlock are my favs.
I wish a Third Party company make him a trailer to finally transform him into RODIMUS PRIME
That won’t be necessary sense we’re getting a commander class Rodimus in Kingdom
@@tfuniverse1651 we are?
Commander Class? Like an 80 dollar Rodimus Prime?
@@shady_the_one I would pay them
@Ted's Back Prime killed a lot of Autobots as Orion Pax and nobody complains
Hot Rod, still catching flack for Optimus monologuing and getting himself smoked.
Saw this on the shelf a couple weeks ago, and thought wow! That looks really good! I normally only collect MP's and G1, so I hesitated... Decided to watch a review first, went right back to get him... And of course he was gone. 😢 haven't seen him in stock since.
Heh, I knew this figure had potential, lad...!!! (The robot mode in particular...not sure about the vehicle mode, but it's tough to capture the sheer coolness of the latter from the '86 Movie - especially as seen in the 'Ride in Style' bit - so they're forgiven...anyway, can't wait for this to show up in the UK, yes...?!).
Amazing timing again! I just picked this up yesterday. Someone beat me to the Scourge and I passed on the Deluxes for now. They'll be around so I can save my money for now.
@Mixxen Walmart in SW Virginia. That's funny as this is the first case that came in and must have come in that day and we haven't gotten any Kingdom yet.(or the last wave or Earthrise for that matter)
@Mixxen I'm only a little worried about getting a Scourge. He is short-packed in the case and people are buying multiples.
@Mixxen This is my first dip into SS as I don't care much for the Bay films. Scalpers suck though. I'm holding out hope that the Amazon exclusives restock.
@Mixxen The camero bee is from the tuner pack with Charlie but it doesn't come with the stickers to put the stripes on.
Thanks to you I ordered that figure from Amazon today! I love hot rod/rodimus prime!!! I hope I get it they said one was left in stock.You have helped spark my interest back in collecting. I’m going to watch all your toy reviews. I can’t wait until your next retrospective on the transformers.Have you ever done one on the technobots?
Thanks! Technobots are definitely on my list. I have a few planned out currently.
@@RodimusPrimal oh ok I’m looking forward to them and also the technobots.Grimlock’s creation!
The video that Burt the Stormtrooper made, shout out to him, showing that indeed the matrix could be stored in the lower chest and not shake around was really a cool way to keep everything on the figure. I personally can't wait for mine to come in and always really enjoy the content. 😁🤖
I knew it...
He is better than the masterpiece and any 3p
Thanks for your review. I just got SS Hotrod the other day & didn't realize that I actually had the targetmaster!
I had gotten it as a Christmas gift A few years ago from POTP or TR, I can't remember which.
That happened for Triggerhappy, too. I already had the targetmaster & got the starfighter bot later. It was a long time later that I realized that they went together.
Epic review RodimusPrimal!!!!!!! :D As fantastic as Hot Rod is, I think I will wait to get him until he goes on clearance, since he looks like a deluxe class figure, instead of a voyager. :) Keep on being amazing, Double Thumbs Up. ;D
I saw Titans Return Hot Rod and almost got him last year, but I couldn't at the time. Now I'm very glad I skipped it since we got this one now.
I just finally found this figure on shelves. I don't have Arcee, Blurr or Ultra Magnus, but I have been desperately looking for Hot Rod.
And just having it in hand is way more epic than it could be portrayed in a video. I'm going to pull out Kup to recreate some of my favorite scenes. I just wish I had a figure to represent Daniel outside of the exosuit (and the hoverboard we're supposed to get in 2005).
When transformers released:
Me: BUY NOW! BUY NOW! BUY NOW!
But she's got a new hat!
I'm still trying to figure out why Amazon has this on pre-order for April.
Mine shipped Jan 23,2021
I like the robot mode of this iteration of Hot Rod better than the other ones.
Gap in car mode is because you need to rotate the head 180. The head Crest is touching the transparent plastic
Rise Rodimus Prime! TILL ALL ARE ONE
In my opinion I find this the best hot rod ever i just wish he was a deluxe but o well he is amazing
The accessories he comes with warrant the extra bit in price but I wish his joints were uniformly colored to the rest of his body.
I'm so happy he looks this good, like you said, I've been waiting for a good looking Hot Rod figure since the 1986 movie! lmao
Why couldn't they get the shapes right until now?
I have Studios Series 86 Hotrod, and he looks awesome.👍😁
If you could see a few other figures in the SS 86 line which ones would you like to see. Personally a new blaster or a preceptor would be my top picks.
Blaster, Perceptor, the Dinobots, Spike and Daniel in their exosuits (better than the Buzzworthy Spike on shelves now).
Those are all great ideas. I hope they get released.
Constructicons with horns so you can reenact the coronation scene?
YOU GOT THE TOUCH...
YOU GOT THE POWERRRRR....
YEA...
You need to get Kingdom Rodimus Prime, looks great too🔥🔥🔥
My favorite one! I love rodimus. This could potentially be my favorite, however, i hate the yellow on the roof. No real reason for that eyesore. Thanks as always for the vid!
I love the character Hot Rot, I like his robot mode, his car mode isn't the best one, but that's ok, I keep him in robotmode on the shelf.
You do a good Galvatron impression
he is a small masterpiece is a good figure
I preordered the studio series Jazz. I’m really looking forward to getting him.
The Titans figure came with a trailer and could be either Hot Rod or Rodimus.
I’ve got that one
The toy looks awesome, me and my son can't wait to get him.
Nice review! I’m pretty early^ - ^
Arise Rodimus Prime
these look so cool
Pretty much the only 86 Autobot I'm missing. Not worried about getting Wheelie.
i am so glad that hasbro made a new hot rod figure because the titans return one was not the best quality and the one i have form tit ans return broke ,but the only thing is to find it at your local walmart.
I do love that figure alot I got it at the end of last year on the last day before the next day of of the new year and I love that figure so much
I wish they would make a studio 84 so I can get the first wave of transformers like sideswipe,sunstreaker,hound,prowl,bluestreak.All those classic figures I just hate that the wheels are plastic. I miss the days of die cast. It was a special time...those figures were just awesome.But these recent figures are amazing.So I will get everyone I can!!
Ilove this. Im so lucky to have it as it sold out in New Zealand
l gots mine today from amazon and gona keep him sealed inbox cuz its a work of art😎👍
I pre-ordered with Amazon. Said shipping April 5th. Just got shipping confirmation for today. Grimlock and Kup say April as well, but noticed the remainder of my order is processing now.
I really hope Newage does their Hot Rod in this style.
I'd have given up any of those accessories if he had come with an energon treat dispenser. We finally just got Allicons! How did they miss that one?
Kup has that!
@@mrtodd4798 Excellent. It's all falling into place...now I just need a tiny fishing pole...
I bet your gonna put this on the VERY top of your Collection
Rofl - it's "We can't hold out forever, Kup, but we *can* give them one *humongous* repair bill." Not *gigantic repair bill* 😁 4:37
My mistake.
@@RodimusPrimal hahahaha I caught the misreference in the video but now giving it a second watch I also messed up! You said "ginormous" repair bill not "gigantic" so I also misquoted 😁
Yes I'm rewatching this within only a couple hours, worth it!
Think I need to find Ratchet so he can check my memory banks because apparently I forgot to download them into my chest first.
A little bit nick picking but he looks amazing stay safe rodimus till all are one