- DISCOVER KINGDOM: Worlds collide when the Maximals and Predacons join the fight, coming together with the Autobots and Decepticons in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever
- THE PRIME EVOLUTION OF HOT ROD: Figure depicts the brash and headstrong Autobot, Hot Rod, after he claims the Matrix of Leadership and becomes Rodimus Prime
- G1-INSPIRED ALT MODE: G1-inspired toy converts into racecar mode in 34 steps, then to truck mode in 8 steps. Truck trailer can store weapons and even transport Deluxe Class figures! (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) Truck trailer also converts into mobile defense bay with twin missile launchers!
- CLASSIC G1 ACCESSORIES: Classic G1-inspired Photon Eliminator Blaster, Matrix of Leadership with a light burst effect attachment to simulate a glowing aura, 2 smoke effects that attach to trailer pipes, and Sword of Primus inspired by the one featured in the comic books.
- GOLDEN DISK CARDS REVEAL POSSIBLE DESTINIES: Includes a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other Kingdom figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability)
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max –
This has so far been the most expensive Transformers figure I have ever purchased and I am glad I did. Like all figures however they are not perfect but close. By far the most complicated figure in my collection and looking at the instructions and YouTube video simultaneously on how to transform him was still a nightmare. I must say his robot mode is just spectacular as is his car mode. A beautiful display piece but just be aware he is difficult to transform and definitely takes practice. Some of the pegs will not fit at first as I had trouble with his backpack portion but eventually got it to fit although one of the pieces around his left calf will not properly secure. Only other issue I had was with the trailer as the top two halves won’t securely snap together. Despite these Minor issues the toy is amazing but expensive.
M. Morris –
Okay, so the figure looks great and all but there was a bit of a issue that I think may involve delivery… It came in with a part of the yellow wing on the right side broken off. Fortunately, with the help of some super glue this was an easy fix in like two minutes. But I suspect this happened because the toy was delivered as just the box with some wrapping paper around it. Knowing how delivery companies are, I think it’d be safe to say it was treated a bit roughly… Alternatively it could have just been random bad luck while Hasbro was putting it in the box since admittedly the box did come in good shape. In the end I’m not upset since it was a quick fix and could easily have been something worse, but I am disappointed overall since it’s something I need to try to ignore now… Not sure if I can say I got my money’s worth either because of this so keep that in mind if you’re thinking of buying this figure from here.
Besides that, the figure itself is great. I think the process of Transforming Rodimus is a bit too complicated for my liking but he looks great in both robot and vehicle mode. The accessories are great, I especially love the sword and the gunfire effects are gonna look great once I get Menasor and set it up to have Rodimus firing at Menasor from the mounted turret that came with his trailer.
max –
Always preferred Rodimus Prime to Optimus. Rodimus kept things real, had actual doubts, and understood when pragmatism needed to supersede altruistic optimism. Also, frankly, Rodimus is just a better looking figure and this is, in my opinion, the best 1st party, transformable Rodimus Prime figure you can purchase without going into the Masterpiece pricing.
Unfortunately my figure was not shipped in a well protected fashion so, when USPS damaged the outer box, they also damaged the actual Transformers packaging… Which is upsetting… So beware the shipper and their subpar approach to their care with collectible toys. WFC Rodimus himself, though: fantastic and is, to my mind, the one everyone should own.
Ryan S –
Hot rod/Rodimus prime is perfect, very nicely detailed, the face sculpt does make him look alittle grumpy but its not an issue. Love the extra accessories that come with it, to give the figure more flare when posed or played with. The transformation was slightly complicated at first due to smaller pieces needing to be moved etc.
The figure is brilliant and definitely recommend to any fan of transformers.
Michael –
The MSRP for this figure is a whopping $90 USD (Yikes!), but I was lucky enough to nab him for around $40. There was no way I was ever going to buy him at retail price, but I saw him for OVER 50% off and I couldn’t resist. And…wow. Just WOW. This is THE Rodimus Prime. Studio Series Hot Rod already set a high bar, but this figure just takes it to the next level.
So let’s talk about the main figure. The vehicle mode is a very faithful replica of classic Hot Rod/Rodimus and looks great. The robot mode, however, is where most of the magic lies. He just looks EXACTLY like Rodimus Prime should. His face is incredibly accurate, the graphics on his torso are very sharp, and his overall shape is great. He also has a compartment in his chest for the Matrix. The joints on my figure are also nice and tight, and his articulation is probably about as much as you could want. The weapons look decent as well.
As for the trailer, holy cow is this thing huge and versatile. There is a ton of space to store accessories, the trailer can hold small Deluxe and Core Class figures (when empty), it can fold out into a sort of “weapon platform,” and includes this huge transformable heavy gun accessory that can be used by almost any figure. The overall construction is super solid as well. As with all Commander Class toys, you also get a ton of rubbery “effect” pieces that can be applied to the robot, vehicle, and accessories, and they can be used with many other figures. There are so many little different things you can do with the stuff included here!
My overall impressions are that the figure is superb. The only drawbacks are that the head articulation is a bit limited and the wheels are left unpainted. Do I think this is worth $90 though? Um…no. Not at all. I still think these Commander figures in general should be maybe $70 max. If you’re a diehard Rodimus fan or have someone in your life who is, I still think this is a must-have for you.
M. Morris –
Man, this thing is the best figure I’ve bought in recent years. Fingers articulate, possibility overall if oddly free feeling. Transformation is a blast. I see a lot of people saying “QC is shit because tab won’t line up or peg too tight!”…did you follow the instructions? Or see any reviews? The tab in the back that connects the head-torso to the window is meant to be tight. Don’t baby it, the plastic is VERY durable! The spoiler tab needs to be shifted ALL the way down as far as it can and, once again, DON’T BABY IT! This is a toy, not a Gunpla lol. Overall, with all the things included, this thing is worth it… to a point. If you are paying 90 bucks or even 100 (wtf?!), you are getting jipped. This thing, for all it’s praises, is not worth $90+. That said, look at the prices and buy accordingly. As of right now, it’s 79.99, perfect.
Dan the man with ham and a master plan –
Me sorprendio que tuviera tanto peso la caja, pense que iba ser plastico algo corriente, pero No!, es una figura con plastico de alta calidad y muy detallada.
Kindle Customer –
Expectations met
Gojirasaurus –
I bought one of this and one of another model for my two kids, both toys are the most depressing toys ever.
The transformation between the modes is such a hassle and is too complicated, it kills all the fun in playing with it. My kid constantly wants me to transform between the modes because there is no way that he can do it himself. Even I struggle as a 38 years old man with a degree to complete the task and it takes a good 10 minutes to do it.
Save yourself and your kids a lot of frustration, do not but it.
Dan the man with ham and a master plan –
Some minor QC issues aside, the Commander class budget really shows in the engineering of the figure, as the articulation is very good, with double jointed limbs and articulated fingers, with an awesomely intuitive transformation. While the alt mode is slightly inferior to the SS86 Hot Rod’s (remedied with the trailer), the robot mode looks fantastic and is almost entirely kibble free. Even the wheels push up into the arms!
The trailer is also quite nice; it’s fun to play with and has a creative storage space for the Matrix and boost effects in the undercarriage. However, my copy, like many others, has a roof that doesn’t plug in all the way, although this issue is easily fixed with some nail polish, for those who are willing to do some touching up on their figures.
Although it’s great, I would recommend waiting for Rodimus to go on sale for the Leader pricepoint. It goes on sale quite often, and it’s an absolute steal and worth every penny that way.