RODIMUS PRIME

RODIMUS PRIME

This figure is from 1986 and he is the Autobot leader after the death and before the return of Optimus Prime. He first appeared in "Transformers The Movie" His final appearance as Rodimus prime was season 4 "The return of Optimus Prime" part 2 as Rodimus Prime. At first he was an Autobot called Hot Rod but when Optimus Prime died he originally made Ultra Magnus leader but the matrix of leadership chose Hot Rod. In Transformers "The Movie" he became Rodimus Prime. he is G1/Generation one.

FUNCTION: Protector

MOTTO: " Experiance is the benchmark of maturity"

ALTERNATE MODE: Cybertronian vehicle

TECHSPEC: " A vanguard for the Autobot ranks. Possesses acute military prowess. Speaks with the savvy of seasoned veteran. Expert tactician with exceptional maneuverability in battle. Can be hot headed at times. has a tendency to act first and ask questions later. In robot mode carries a photon eliminator that shoots high voltage electricity. Range: 500 miles, Speed: 200 mph. Sole purpose is to protect all life. His only weakness is his compassion for other living creatures"

SPEC: Strength 10, Intelligence 10, Speed 9, Endurance 10, Rank 10, Courage 10, Firepower 9, Skill 10

Rodimus prime on Defence Bay

Robot Mode

Car mode front

Car mode side

Mobile Defence Bay

It is a shame that this figure does not come with the matrix of leadership .  In robot mode the figure is quite skinny. The yellow fin which fits to his back is too big and swamps the figure. He is very easy to transform. I can't work out if the mobile defense bay is an unmanned drone or manned cannon. The chrome exhaust pipes can become coroded. It is a nice touch that he comes with chromed wheels. I am missing his rub sign which is a pity.