Transformers Kingdom Core Class HOT ROD Review 

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I can’t believe it’s over. It was one of the best toy lines I have ever seen in my opinion.

The fact that this was originally scheduled for legacy scares me in terms of what to expect from the line. Even stylistically I don’t love how hotrod looks here

Can definitely tell he was meant for Legacy. He looks like he's following the stylised, blocky Legacy design rather than the super accurate Kingdom/SS path.

Not a great hot rod, but engineering wise I think the leg kibble, though not good looking, is actually clever engineering. Definitely different for most carformers.

The Last Figure Of Kingdom and I Must Say..... Is ok

Seems the core class autobots so far are a bit underwhelm compared to the decepticons. Still for a $10 its alright.

His sword is give me tfp vibes

My main problem with Core Class Hot Rod is they overdid it with transformation that it effects the robot mode. If they made it simple, it could've look way more better.

Ah yes, Mr. hollow-head is here!

This figure gives me a nostalgic feelings. Seriously, this Hot Rod was supposed to be released sometime in 2010, but it's released now... and that's what I love about it.

i'm probably still gonna pick him up cause I love this scale, but damn this kinda makes me feel uneasy about the rest of legacy. I really don't think he needed a faux chest for the size, especially if they're just gonna put the actual front on the back of the legs of all places. Sword's fine, but i feel like its slightly bogged down by the need to have compatibility with the larger figures. proportions and lack of leg paint seems to be a weird trend with cheaper hot rod figures. I wish if anything, they found some way to either use the actual hood of the car for the robot mode or at _least_ compress it into the legs proper

Don't apologize for this hilarious review. My takeaway - he doesn't have brains!

Pretty good looking for a tiny Hot Rod! Looks like the engineering for this core class line continues to impress! Can’t wait to get em’.

Would’ve loved to see an attempt at Ultra Magnus in this scale (not by third party)

0:03 Don't talk to me, my son or my grandson ever again!

3:45 - "No thoughts. Head empty!"

been waiting for this one to come out. I'm a massive Hotrod/rodimus collector. there have been alot of terrible hotrods through the years, especially in the bumblebee/cyberverse lines but i picked them up for my collection and displays. I'll definitely be picking up a few of these for my MISB/MOSC displays and collections. We wont be getting anything better that ss86 Hotrod or Kingdom Rodimus Prime anytime soon, MP releases included.

This looks like a prototype for a deluxe size figure for the Cyberverse line/rookie fans, I can easily see this being upscaled at some point with a few changes made to the design

That looks like a pretty cool figure

I kinda wish the guys that made the third party lockdown (Peru-kill) would remold lockdown slightly to make a movie version of the G1 Hot Rod

"Hot Rod has no brain" cracked me up, and I'm a huge Rodimus fan. Well done sir.

Maybe not the most well-engineered figure out there but honestly the transformation looks like fun. And ultimately that's the main thing I care about with Transformers in the long run.

Does anyone else think of Lightning McQueen when they look at this Hot Rod toy in its vehicle mode?

You do not have to apologize, garbage is garbage no way i'm going to buy this useless one , even a completist (which i'm not) has his limits ! 😠 Thanks for the review 😉👍

It's giving more Rodimus than Hot Rod only because of the way he scales with Optimus. This is why I miss the legion class cuz they used to scale perfectly with the original commander class

Best core class figure in kingdom in my opinion i can't wait to have this guy

I got core class hot rod and soundwave along with family dollar optimus prime and megatron, personally I like them

Holy Primus, the War For Cybertron trilogy is finally over. It's like yesterday when they toyline started and two years later the line is officially done. Its been a good run WFC Trilogy, now here comes Legacy!

I love these core class

Awesome video amazing collection 👍🙋💯🔥🔥🔥 hotrod nice

And thats a wrap everyone. The War for cybertron trilogy is Over

Great review PrimeVsPrime!!!!!!! I'm excited for Hot Rod, since he looks incredible standing next to Core Class Optimus Prime. 🙂Keep on being amazing.

"if you want to know why he didnt just shoot megatron before he killed optimus its because he has no brain". LOL yes! with your back spoiler mod he's not too bad IMO from the front. But I agree, he definitely is not on par with the others. I'll get him because he is the only core class sized hotrod that is g1ish.

I got the figure, but when I transformed him, I ran into the same problem with the tabbing in the car mode. I'm happy/disappointed that it wasn't just my copy

Looks great to pair with the Selects Star Convoy!

This may be a silly question, but is there a site you can go to that tells you all the figures released for a particular line of Transformers and what the new line will be?

The stubby forearms are actually the best part, they allow his arm enough rotation to pose him with his sword resting on his shoulder which looks sick.

His alt mode is awesome

I bet u probably realized this. He’s head is THE most hallow than the other bots

Amazing review PrimevsPrime and if you want my opinion Soundwave is the best core class which i'm getting for Christmas.

Appreciate the honest review. It's not a great figure but the car mode isn't bad. Easy pass for me since he just doesn't seem to fit into the rest of the core class.

I love core class, I want them to make all of them that size

Kingdom was a decent send off for the WFC Trilogy, it wasn’t perfect (Looking at you Tracks

3:49 sheesh, man, you completely destroyed him, even galvatron couldn't do that

Thank you for the early reviews. Really helps in choosing which TF to buy before hand. Just QC issues that you have to look out for

Sometimes I feel Hotrod gets the short end of the stick for the most part. Almost like Hasbro won’t let go of the Optimus Prime death 35 years ago

Awesome review Prime vs Prime!!!

Ayo!! HOT RODS GOT NO BRAAAAIN! Also, you could use the transformation to give him an ankle tilt

This looks like it was made by a different company altogether in comparison to the other core class figures in the WFC line (which in my opinion were are good as, if not better than some of the larger figures) It still looks kinda cool in the packaging though

without the giant yellow spoiler , the vehicle-mode looks a little like Technobot LIGHTSPEED.

I rlly like this one looks good!

Even though I agree with the review... Watching Balmatrix channel and yours (and a couple more), Its REALLY helpful to take decisions. In person, I liked the figure! Thanks again for the review.

“They were the best of figures, they were the worst of figures.” Core class figures nutshelled

While not the best Hot Rod, but a perfect Hot Rod for a child, or my brother specifically lol

Awesome vídeo bro

plastic has gotten more expensive core class figures should all be around the same price and scale this is why you get hollowness its alot less of an issue now then it was before when size class used to be about height alone

I’m going to miss this toy line good times

good by war for cybertron Generations Hello Legacy! i'm very excited for G2 Optimus prime and G2 Megatron :)

I remember when figures of this size and quality were like 5 dollars...

If and when I get this guy I’m definitely doing an overhaul on the paint job.

“Prominent” is the word you were looking for.

Why is it always hotrod that takes the wrong direction and messes stuff up man

He obtained a brain when he held the matrix. The collective wisdom filled his hollow head.

I kind of hope we get arcee and maybe wind blade

Get IN the way Hot Rod !!

I wish they just used the budget on body paint instead of the 3 accessories

looks like a knock off

was hoping for a vehicle mode comparison to SS86 Hot Rod and Kingdom Rodimus

The very cool transformers mister primevsprime

When I first saw the thumbnail I thought that the sword was just a part of his arm. Like how Shockwave's left arm ends in a cannon.

I think the figure looks alright, but it really is a shame that he doesn't look anywhere near as good as the previous figures of this line. He’s so much more hollow, there’s a lot less paint, and really feels a bit on the cheap side. Hopefully later figures down the line don’t end up like this. I didn’t think you were that harsh. It is important to give feedback so creators can learn to improve going forward! 👍 Excellent review once more! 👏

I love the core class autobot hotrod

im still going to get Hot Rod to complete my CC figures

It miss little bumblebee with spike^^ but good vidéo, mine is on the road

I think the spoiler could be used as a weapon or atelast to combine weapons

Yeah I gotta agree this feels like a rush job to give more figures to a line that frankly I would have preferred focused more on the beast wars figures. And since it's likely to show up again for legacy, a line which is already letting fans down on some designs. It's not looking good for that line.

Kinda a neat, kinda fiddly transformation

After all of that you said about this figure great review! 👍

Holy shit, this legends lime was going quite well buy they dropped the ball hard with this one.

I feel like he was a placeholder for Legacy due to his design, rather than use the Studio Series 86 line design, but god should he not be viewed at the back.

The leg kibble on this figure could have easily been avoided. I really hope this isn't the standard for figures coming out of legacy.

I was excited when I bought him but transforming him isn’t great then I got soundwave and oh boy is he great

Sadly an end to a good wave of figures (in my opinion) while I have not collected every figure of the WFC line, the ones I have a really good, can't wait till Legacy comes out. And can't wait till you review them

Man, getting this guy in hand, you can really feel how much the lack of those front pegs hurts the figure. It's so difficult to get his hood to actually sit somewhat flat, you just gotta squeeze and fidget until you hopefully can get it to work. Also very concerning (and confusing) how the backpiece that holds the spoiler is cast out of soft plastic... Given the horror stories I've heard from people about the blast effects, it's very concerning to have a piece made out of the same kind of plastic as an integral part of the figure.

Should compare this to CW Hotrod...

Great Review! This guy was a letdown for me as well since I saw the pictures...

Hot Rod went vegan

Great review! Is the last of the core class figures?

That's hot rod a new hot rod

Should have ditched the sword and put the money into better engineering and maybe color molding in more than just one color. Seriously, this looks like one of those Dollar Store bargain toys. XP

Yes that's hot right figure does suck. I just seen him on the shelf I picked him up. It would have been nice if they were easier with transform as well. They do stand up nice and that's bout it.

His head looks like Ironhide.

I love transformers

The robot mode kinda looks like how a Transformers Prime era version of Hot Rod would look...but seeing that spoiler in vehicle mode, that spoiler looks like it jumped out from Transformers Animated! 😆😆😆 Though I see they're still insisting on that way too dark gray paint for the face, just as they did with SS86-4 Hot Rod, which is annoying. Ditto for the use of a fake chest like SS86-4 & PotP. The way the hood & canopy are engineered ain't great, but, it is pretty unique for a carformer.

He's not the best, but I got him for free, so I can't complain.

Are you going to do a ranking of the Kingdom line?

So, are there any other upcoming figures you’re in possession off mate?

Fr tho, first time i look at this figure, it looks so bad, that i thought that this was a cheap knockoff, literally looks like they printed the cast in all red, then just slap few stickers and two paint, and done. This might be controversial, but this figure reminds me of early cyberverse line, the kibble, and the hollowness

i want a sizzle repaint of this mold