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Title:
Rodimus Prime With Offshoot 1st Boxed Targetmaster
Description:
Masterpiece Rodimus Prime (2011)
Accessories: Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, small Matrix of Leadership, large Matrix of Leadership, buzzsaw, welding torch, Offshoot
The Hasbro version of Masterpiece Rodimus Prime is a Toys”R”Us exclusive. Redecoed from the Takara version to appear more like the original toy, this version omits the trailer preventing him from transforming into Rodimus Prime’s futuristic truck mode. He does however include Offshoot, a Targetmaster figure, as well as all the other accessories from the Takara release.Every plastic color is changed and many painted details are added, changed, and downright omitted from the TakaraTomy version in an effort to make him appear more toy accurate. The light gray plastic is a more metallic darker gray, the magenta is now maroon, the orange is a darker shade, and the clear blue window is a darker blue. Other changes include the hip joints and rear end, which are now black instead of magenta, the boots, which are now maroon instead of gray, and the feet, which are now black (to mimic the plastic toe variation rather than the metal toe variation from the original figure). His accessories have also changed in plastic color, with his welding tool now being maroon instead of gray, his buzz saw being smoky transparent blue instead of smoky colorless transparent plastic, and the Photon Lasers being cast in a different color. Notable paint omissions include the arm cuffs, collar, brake-lights, headlights, and the rear exhaust. His head also lacks the cartoon specific coloration, instead leaving it mostly unpainted like the original figure. Paint operation differences include the fins of the spoiler being a more subdued glossy yellow and the flame detail on his chest being a new pattern (different from the TakaraTomy version). His paint additions include the waist, which is entirely painted over rather than letting some of the transparency show through, and the center portion of the spoiler, which is now painted over yellow instead of unpainted orange plastic. His Autobot symbol is a different size and without any additional outline color, and his Photon Lasers feature some additional painted details as well. Additional details mimicking the original toy’s stickers are now also present on the shins and he includes an optional sticker sheet featuring stickers similar to the original arm stickers of the Hot Rod toy, with stickers of both the Autobot and Decepticon insignias as well. Another difference is the rims, which are unchromed, showing the gray plastic underneath. In fact, the only things remaining the same are the chrome exhaust and the color of the rubber tires.This version of Rodimus features the same Matrix of Leadership included with the TakaraTomy version (minus the silver and gold chrome, replaced with unpainted gray and gold painted sections), but also an additional new mold matrix similar to the one included with the original Masterpiece Optimus.The Hasbro version of Rodimus featured retooled elbow joints that, when separated, make it difficult for him to hold a pose with his arms. The crotch plate was retooled on its underside to help prevent it from hitting the ground while in car mode.Hasbro’s Rodimus, sadly, will eventually tear itself apart due to overly powerful springs putting constant pressure on peculiarly weak plastic. The arms have a disheartening tendency to spontaneously break at either pinned section of the shoulder joint, while the upper ratchet in the knee has a high likelihood of shattering, either rendering him only durable enough to transform a few scant times. Just pose him once and back away slowly... There are third party die-cast knee joint replacements, but good luck finding some.
BEFORE THE COMING OF UNICRON, RODIMUS® WAS ALREADY A TALENTED WARRIOR, RECOGNIZED BY HIS COMRADES FOR HIS POTENTIAL AND HIS
LACK OF PATIENCE. WHEN HE BECAME RODIMUS PRIMEⓇ, HE IMMEDIATELY SET OUT TO LEAD FROM THE FRONT. HE WAS ALWAYS THE FIRST ON THE BATTLEFIELD, AND THE LAST OFF, THRUSTING HIMSELF INTO THE DEEPEST DANGER RATHER THAN ASK ANY OF THE ROBOTS UNDER HIS COMMAND TO SACRIFICE THEMSELVES.
Accessories: Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, small Matrix of Leadership, large Matrix of Leadership, buzzsaw, welding torch, Offshoot
The Hasbro version of Masterpiece Rodimus Prime is a Toys”R”Us exclusive. Redecoed from the Takara version to appear more like the original toy, this version omits the trailer preventing him from transforming into Rodimus Prime’s futuristic truck mode. He does however include Offshoot, a Targetmaster figure, as well as all the other accessories from the Takara release.Every plastic color is changed and many painted details are added, changed, and downright omitted from the TakaraTomy version in an effort to make him appear more toy accurate. The light gray plastic is a more metallic darker gray, the magenta is now maroon, the orange is a darker shade, and the clear blue window is a darker blue. Other changes include the hip joints and rear end, which are now black instead of magenta, the boots, which are now maroon instead of gray, and the feet, which are now black (to mimic the plastic toe variation rather than the metal toe variation from the original figure). His accessories have also changed in plastic color, with his welding tool now being maroon instead of gray, his buzz saw being smoky transparent blue instead of smoky colorless transparent plastic, and the Photon Lasers being cast in a different color. Notable paint omissions include the arm cuffs, collar, brake-lights, headlights, and the rear exhaust. His head also lacks the cartoon specific coloration, instead leaving it mostly unpainted like the original figure. Paint operation differences include the fins of the spoiler being a more subdued glossy yellow and the flame detail on his chest being a new pattern (different from the TakaraTomy version). His paint additions include the waist, which is entirely painted over rather than letting some of the transparency show through, and the center portion of the spoiler, which is now painted over yellow instead of unpainted orange plastic. His Autobot symbol is a different size and without any additional outline color, and his Photon Lasers feature some additional painted details as well. Additional details mimicking the original toy’s stickers are now also present on the shins and he includes an optional sticker sheet featuring stickers similar to the original arm stickers of the Hot Rod toy, with stickers of both the Autobot and Decepticon insignias as well. Another difference is the rims, which are unchromed, showing the gray plastic underneath. In fact, the only things remaining the same are the chrome exhaust and the color of the rubber tires.This version of Rodimus features the same Matrix of Leadership included with the TakaraTomy version (minus the silver and gold chrome, replaced with unpainted gray and gold painted sections), but also an additional new mold matrix similar to the one included with the original Masterpiece Optimus.The Hasbro version of Rodimus featured retooled elbow joints that, when separated, make it difficult for him to hold a pose with his arms. The crotch plate was retooled on its underside to help prevent it from hitting the ground while in car mode.Hasbro’s Rodimus, sadly, will eventually tear itself apart due to overly powerful springs putting constant pressure on peculiarly weak plastic. The arms have a disheartening tendency to spontaneously break at either pinned section of the shoulder joint, while the upper ratchet in the knee has a high likelihood of shattering, either rendering him only durable enough to transform a few scant times. Just pose him once and back away slowly... There are third party die-cast knee joint replacements, but good luck finding some.
BEFORE THE COMING OF UNICRON, RODIMUS® WAS ALREADY A TALENTED WARRIOR, RECOGNIZED BY HIS COMRADES FOR HIS POTENTIAL AND HIS
LACK OF PATIENCE. WHEN HE BECAME RODIMUS PRIMEⓇ, HE IMMEDIATELY SET OUT TO LEAD FROM THE FRONT. HE WAS ALWAYS THE FIRST ON THE BATTLEFIELD, AND THE LAST OFF, THRUSTING HIMSELF INTO THE DEEPEST DANGER RATHER THAN ASK ANY OF THE ROBOTS UNDER HIS COMMAND TO SACRIFICE THEMSELVES.
Theme:
Masterpiece
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Barcode:
653569611653
Year:
2011
Country:
Canada
Release Date:
2011-07-01
Size:
12 in
Series:
Masterpiece
Model Number:
Red Car
Date Added:
2018-06-08 15:36:27
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$107.49
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-06-29
Date Added:
2018-06-08 15:36:27
