Action Toys’ UltimetalS Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime Are Back!

Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime was supposed to be the cool, sleek Optimus Prime replacement. However, as we saw when the TV series picked back up after the 1986 movie, Optimus returned, and Hot Rod got sidelined. However, as a kid of the ’80s, I loved the character’s design regardless.

Whenever I see a new Hot Rod, my wallet loosens a bit. A year ago, I noticed that the UltimetalS line was adding the young Autobot to the series, but the influx of other Hasbro news caused me to lose track. However, he popped up again recently while browsing the Big Bad Toy Store.

Action Toys’s UltimetalS series Transformer is 11.8″ tall and is constructed from metal and plastic. The best part of this figure is that he can be converted from his Prime form back into Hot Rod.

While Hot Rod and Rodimus can be pre-ordered from the Big Bad Toy Store, it appears that Target has the figure in stock right now. It’s also more affordable at the big box store, too. Target is charging $275.99. Keep in mind the retailer isn’t selling this directly. The Transformer is being sent out from TFSource.

In fact, if you order from TFSource, the figure will only cost you $229.99. I’ve never seen prices swing so much.

The Autobot will be packed with the following accessories:

• 2 Blaster weapons
• Photon eliminator rifle
• Matrix

Image Credit: Action Toys

Image Credit: Action Toys

Image Credit: Action Toys

Image Credit: Action Toys

Image Credit: Action Toys

Image Credit: Action Toys

If you’re looking for more Transformers: The Movie figures, check out the recently announced ’86 Ultra Magnus.

What are your opinions on Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime? Was he too much of a “hey fellow kids” character? Let us know in the comments section below.