Black Hot Rodimus (C-78B) is an exclusive which was made
available on the 26th of February, 2001 at Toy Festival. It is supposedly limited to
1500 releases. I ordered this figure through BigBadToyStore since I'm no longer
living in Japan.
Hot Rodimus' inner packaging
When you compare the box with the re-issued Hot Rodimus
you'll notice that the Transformers 15th Anniversary Gold Sticker (on the flap below
C-78B) was omitted. It is now a printed label which is incorporated into the box
itself and states "Transformers Limited Edition". The box is also in Black
& White and a couple of sides have been modified such as the bottom flap and back.
The back of the box has the tech spec card (front & back) since this card is
not included with the figure.
The contents include:
1. Hot Rodimus (vehicle mode)
2. Photon Lasers (x2)
3. Sticker Sheet
4. Instruction Sheet
The stickers were not pre-applied but included. This
is quite nice since he looks a lot better without them. His Black & Gray color
scheme is very nice with plastic parts that have a metallic or speckled effect.
WEAPONS: His weapons are identified
as Photo Lasers. The instruction sheet labels the top weapon as Photon Laser-B and
the bottom as Laser-A. Either can attach to his engine and both fists in robot mode.
Photon Lasers (Long & Short Guns) which looks Silver in this photo
but is actually Gray :)
ROBOT MODE: To transform Hot Rodimus
into robot mode is quite simple. The first step it to extend the rear of the car
then rotate both wheels in the upward position. Flip the car over and rotate his
pelvic piece 180 degrees. Next, flip down his metal toes. The final steps form
his torso and head. Push the hood down and out slightly which should allow you to
rotate his head 180 degrees and lock into place. Now connect the little tab from the
hood to his pelvic piece. Last step is to rotate his Yellow tailpiece and roof which
is connected to his back 180 degrees. Hot Rodimus should
now look like the photo below standing at a whopping 5.75".
Hot Rodimus in Robot Mode
There isn't too much articulation with this figure.
His elbows can be adjusted from left to right/up and down. That's about all
there is for movable parts.
Close-up of Hot Rodimus' head with Red
painted eyes! |
VEHICLE MODE: Hot Rodimus is a futuristic car with a chromed engine and
exhaust pipes and rubber tires. His windows are clear-gray tinted plastic with
simulated headlights that are Gray. His rub-sign is located on the roof in vehicle
mode which is clearly visible through the window of the box.
Hot Rodimus in Vehicle Mode
Front View
Side View
Attack Car Mode with Photon Laser
Yet another photo of Hot Rodimus
Hot Rodimus with Photon Lasers (Long & Short Guns)
Side View with Photon Lasers
This is definitely a "must have" because he
just looks too cool in Black! Thanks again BBTS!! |
