RETRO-INSPIRED PACKAGING: Inspired by the original G1 packaging, updated with a design inspired by The Transformers: The Movie, including artwork and bios based on the movie. VINTAGE ACCESSORIES: Comes with 2 blaster accessories.CLASSIC CONVERSION: Autobot Hot Rod action figure features classic conversion from racecar to robot mode in 6 steps.ORIGINAL G1 DESIGN: This vintage G1 Autobot Hot Rod figure is inspired by the original G1 release, featuring updated deco inspired by the character’s appearance in The Transformers: The Movie.Transformers Retro The Transformers: The Movie G1 Autobot Hot Rod Collectible Action Figure Includes: Figure, 2 accessories, and instructions. This figure converts from racecar to robot mode in 6 steps.Ĭlip out and save the on-box tech specs to share, then see how this figure stacks up against other heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons (each sold separately). In spite of this, he is destined for greatness, and to light the darkest hour.Īutobot Hot Rod figure comes with 2 blaster accessories. Hot Rod is a headstrong and self-confident young Autobot. Figures feature vintage styling, accessories, and exclusive package art and tech specs inspired by the 1986 movie. His old personality was back, just in time for Targetmasterification in " Rebirth.Transformers Retro G1 action figures are designed like the original releases, updated with deco based on the 1986 animated film, The Transformers: The Movie. In the cartoon, Rodimus Prime was reverted to Hot Rod in " The Return of Optimus Prime" after losing the Autobot Matrix of Leadership to the resurrected Optimus. In vehicle mode, maximum speed: 330 mph, range: 150 miles. Firebolt is excited, but nervous, about the prospect. Often goes off on his own adventure with Firebolt, his electrostatic discharger rifle, who led a quiet scholarly life as Nebulan's top atomic physics scientist until he became the thrill-seeking Hot Rod's partner. Impulsive, friendly, not to good at following orders. He dreams of great heroics, but he acts like an immature adolescent. In 1987, Hot Rod was re-released as a Targetmaster with an updated tech spec: Everyone who starred in the movie is over-demanded, and Hot Rod was technically the starring lead. It's interesting to note that Hot Rod always goes for many times more money than Rodimus Prime on eBay, despite the fact that Hot Rod only appeared in the movie and two separate multipart stories in the TV cartoon. Note there's no mention on his card his eventual morph into Rodimus Prime, or vice versa. What a cheesy writeup for the guy, huh? Not to mention those stats, right up there with Optimus Prime's numbers - I think the tech spec writers got a little carried away with themselves here. He can be hotheaded, but he's always a well meaning, admirable lad and a brave and honorable fighter. He carries two photon lasers that temporarily electromagnetize an enemy robot's microcircuts. Although he means well, Hot Rod's impulsive actions often get him into trouble. He's a typical adolescent who dreams of being heroic and important. Transforms from race car to robot and back! AUTOBOT: HOT ROD FUNCTION: CAVALIER He continued to lead the Autobots until Optimus Prime was ressurected several years later. Placing the Matrix inside his chest, Hot Rod evolves into Rodimus Prime, an older and more mature version of himself. The Matrix unlocks, revealing Hot Rod as the true Autobot leader. Galvatron aquires the Matrix, but in the final battle Hot Rod takes the Matrix from him. Soon after, Optimus Prime dies, passing the Autobot Matrix of Leadership to Ultra Magnus.īut Ultra Magnus is not the true successor to Optimus Prime, because the Matrix will not unlock for him. Megatron grabs the young Autobot, using him as a shield so that Optimus cannot shoot back. While Decepticon leader Megatron and Optimus are locked in a fierce one-on-one battle, Hot Rod tries to attack Megatron. In Transformers The Movie, Hot Rod is somewhat responsible for the death of Autobot leader Optimus Prime. Like his namesake, Hot Rod transforms into a futuristic race car. Hot Rod is an Autobot warrior in the Transformers cartoon series.
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