UNBOXING & REVIEW: Transformers Retro Generation 1 Hot Rod 

I know it's been a while! Thanks for being here and giving it a watch. Hope you enjoyed it. :)

I'm really glad to see you posting a full video review again, just as polished as ever. It's very fitting that it would be Pink Hot Rod that gets you back into it!

They need to do this with the G1 Rodimus Prime mold

Love this new color scheme on him. Grew up loving the G1 toy as well, which broke years later on the rotation mid transformation. Fortunately got the first reissue in the US at Toys R Us back in 2002. As for this new one, I think it looks fantastic though I do wish the engine and exhaust pipes were chrome. Other than that he's great.

Missed these reviews. Good to see you back. I'm absolutely getting one of these. I have this loose goal of getting one of every Hot Rod/Rodimus mold and while I have the G1 lad still this is just too pretty to pass up.

Great review. It's amazing how a new colour scheme can elevate a figure. If I have any misgiving, it's the lack of chrome but it still looks fantastic. I hope you'll do a review of the Starscream reissue. After 38 years, it's nice to finally see the G1 Seeker mold with a painted face and optics. Your photography in these videos is on par with any professional.

The fuchsia is VASTLY better than the red. So glad they finally got it right. Great review!

This is another toy that would be PERFECT for the Missing Link treatment.

Awesome. As a G1 collector (a lifelong G1 collector at that) you tend to learn in modern years that you pretty much have to jump on any G1 re-release nowadays. Hasbro knows there are people like me that are still alive (lol!) that are still excited to see G1 updates to the molds such as this. It's just too bad we do not get a whole lot more in terms of G1 re-releases the way we want them, but I guess the market for these types (people my age) are dwindling. In any case, yes, I am ALL over this...absolutely. I have this and Starscream pre-ordered!

i personally prefer the darker, less pink red colours for hot rod, but this feels like a pretty much essential piece for fans who grew up with the movie. i especially like it in conversation with velocitron hot rod, who is based on the screen design with toy colours, versus this, which is the original toy in screen colours. definitely a good time for fans of both sides of hot rod.

This is the version of G1 toys I never thought I needed until I saw the promo pics. The toys look gorgeous and can't wait to see other G1 toys in a cartoon color scheme! Just wished they used a slightly darker shade of gray in the plastic

I like how you talked about the joy of the color scheme.

I was recently able to get myself a copy of G1 Hot Rod (the 2018 reissue, though, not this version unfortunately) It is such a fun toy to mess around with, and my friend was surprised just how good it is, as he only ever had Rodimus Prime as a kid.

I got this one on pre-order and is supposed to arrive just before Christmas. I never had a Hot Rod, but I did have Rodimus and still have my childhood toy. I'm looking forward to getting this one in the animation colours. Thanks for the great review.

WOOOO SIXO IS ALIVE. I mean I won’t lie I only found you a month ago but seeing new stuff from you is s treat man, hope you’re doing well

That’s a great looking redeco of a classic mold. I always thought G1 Hot Rod was just about the coolest looking G1 figure design. It has always been a standout to me. Great review and presentation!

G1 toys may not be my cup of tea but the amount of joy on display is contagious.

Good to see you back, reviewing again! I'm waiting on my copy of this from TF Source. I love the pink color but am pretty bummed about the lack of chrome. Id be very curious to see you customize one of these.

Welcome back! This was a fun watch.

ABOUT TIME SIXO!! Sixo I love you videos, love your pics and love your blog. I truly did miss your videos since you took your hiatus. Now that you’re back what could you do to keep these videos coming? Unique figure reviews? Figure/character comparisons? Idk what the answer is but it’s great to see you back here dude. Now ssshhh I have a video to watch.

Yay! Welcome back to video! Your pictures and write-ups are always a delight, but there's just something about hearing your voice!

I am hunting for all of the pinkest Hot Rods I can. I love him in his original colors

Thank god you are back you are the best reviewer of transformers period

didnt even know they had released this version , let the hate fly but Ive always liked hot rod and rodimus prime

aaahhhh!!! great to have you back around! also, wonderful review as always, really highlights the best parts of the ol' turbo revvin young punk ^_^.

This moment is rarer than G1 black Zarak Glad your back🎉🎉

I've missed your videos!!! So happy to have you back with us.

I was just lamenting the lack of your videos! And what more worthy candidate for a video than the Magnificent Magenta Lad himself!

You're making it super hard to resist getting this, it truly looks gorgeous. Good to have you back, Sixo.

Its great to see a new video from you, especially after a long wait and lots of great looking community photos. I hope characters like Astrotrain, Bluestreak & Wreckgar get this treatment someday. As their examples of original G1 toys that got quite the different appearances to their show models.

my son and i liked watching this. thanks for making it

Amazing review!!! I'm really glad to see a full review on here again, specially being a so passionate like this, thanks for the video!! Keep up the awesome job!!! =D (English is not my primary language, so sorry for any errors!)

THE VIDEOS LIVE! So happy to see a new review up to watch from you! :D

Sixo’s back baby! Missed your video reviews man,please don’t disappear on us again 😭 haha

Well, great review and breakdown on the whole situational situation of it all...🤘🏼💯✔️

I must admit, until people started discussing this new version, i never noticed Hot Rod's toy colour didn't match the animation. But then colour varies from screen to screen.

After ten months, he rises from the grave! Good to see you make a new video, Sixo!

I personally like the Original colors as the reissue from a couple of years ago is one of the few g1 toys I own.

Looking forward to the Optimus

Of course this is what brings you out of hibernation on RU-vid, you've been going nuts about this guy on twitter!

He’s finally back! Rejoice!

After a long day all I wanted was a notification from sixo. Here we are!

Your comment of “one of my favorite transformations” got me thinking what mine was… I think (and this is not an easy call) my favorite transformation of all Transformers is G1 Grimlock. I loved how then chest slides down to form the belly, the arms turn into the legs, and the Dino chest turns into wings of sorts making him look more imposing. Just a smooth and clever transformation. 2nd would probably be Soundwave/Blaster.

So glad you are back!

I wish the hinges on the hood were pink, but... oh, wow, I'm in love. If we get more of these, well, I'm not sure my heart can take it. Great review.

Great to see new content. I’ve been re-watching the previous videos pretty consistently all this time so seeing a new one drop just made my day😊 Your attention to detail and stylistic approach is a real standout amongst the sea of Transformer toy review channels. Can’t wait to see more.

After so much teasing of the photos it’s wonderful to see the video review!! My pretty pink Hotrod is on preorder. Till my day comes I shall enjoy your incredible photos and this lovely review!

THE KING RETURNS

Glad you’re back!

Thank you for getting back to producing the best Transformer channel on RU-vid. Welcome back sir!

Very nice review! Mines is coming in today, he looks very sweet! Hope they redo the SS86 version.

What a gorgeous lad. Stunning work chief!

Omg a new sixo video. I actually gave up on you posting anymore vids 😂 literally make some of the best on YT. Oh and Sixo the promo pics do show the collar clipped in behind

Great video! I’ve nearly cancelled my preorder on this a number of times, only in the interest of saving some money as I haven’t really been collecting classic molds since getting back into it. However, your enthusiasm on the podcast, on twitter and now here has kept my excitement up and kept my order in. I’ve never handled this mold or even seen it in person, despite dreaming of it throughout my childhood. I owe it to myself to finally experience it, and it seems like this is the best iteration to do it with.

Oh wow, I was literally just thinking about you the other week and hoping all was well. Glad to have you back! Still umming and ahhing over this one, he does look wonderful and I do have a couple of other G1 animation repaints but too much stuff, not enough room, etc.

Great Video Sixo, as you can tell on your twitter this was a figure you have been so happy to get

Pumped to get this guy. Also for reference, I have the 2019 reissue and the head still clips in from the front only, at least on mine.

So beautiful! I desperately need him in my life

Happy to see Sixo back and I hope we see some new masterpieces soon too review!

Happy to see you back man! Think you'll ever review/look at Fans Hobby's take on Armada Megatron?

I think i could use him as a reference for my own version of Hotrod

SO glad to see you posting a video review. Great photography as always!!

HE'S BACK!!!

RETURN OF THE KING

Can't wait for the inevitable Soundwave.

Wow, long time no see! Great video! I knew there was no way you'd miss out on this Hotrod!

very cool I hope they do some new characters that we didn't get reissued with the go boxes!

All my life I've flipped Rod's head round so the collar is behind (Wal-Mart wouldn't have modded anything, the original mould sits perfectly without clipping), I never knew it should be clipped from the front before. I suspect my 6 year old self tried it, had trouble unclipping it and thought 'nope, not gonna break this one!'.

I had no interest in this toy, and only clicked this because I was so happy you released a new vid. But your poetic gushing has made me want the figure.

He’s Back!!!!

Ah yes, I've been waiting for this. also welcome back.

Great review! Can’t wait to get mine. The box art is slightly wrong. Hot Rod’s big collar should be orange, not pink. At least the toy is more accurate. If only we could get Rodimus Prime in this color, as he was in the ‘86 movie.

I can see why they canceled transformers I always saw the commercials but I never got one

7:33 Oh my god I had my vintage Hot Rod for years and I had no idea you were supposed to clip the neck to the front of the chest plate. I thought it just hung loose between the back of the chest plate and the strut that supports it! Learn something new from your vids, lol.

I hope they make a pink Studio Series Hotrod.

Fantastic, cannot wait for mine to arrive thanks for a great look at him!

Cant wait to pick him up

I hope in 2026 they reissue Rodimus Prime with the hot pink treatment for the movie's 40th aniversery.

Actually it is not pink. His animation color in the movie was magenta. If he were pink he would look like Arcee.

If you're gonna review a toy, Sixo, review it in style...!!! Looks like I'll have to keep an optic out for a copy of this at the next TFNation - any chance you'll be reviewing the new Retro G1 Starscream soonish too, by the way...? PS: Hope you get a chance to do more Masterpiece Masterclass vids soonish too - I for one would be very interested to see one focusing on Ultra Magnus for example, yes...?

Imagine if Hasbro was this nice to MTG players

Awsome. Great looking Figure. Great Review ✨️😀

You should get Titans Return Hot Rod!

Really hoping to see a video on masterpiece Trailbreaker when it drops as well!

Great video. I'm planning to purcahse 2 of them for my own Transformers G1 Glass display that I'm planning to set up and expand in the near future. I'm glad that Targetmaster Firebolt in gun form fits into one of his fists so I'm planning to purcahse 2 Targetmaster Firebolt sets on Ebay soon because I will create my own Japanese robto mecha stop-motion videos on it for my Japanese RU-vid Channel.

Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime is my fave

The "bib" section is mistransformed here. It should tuck in (and click into place) behind the chestplate, as per the instructions and all of Hasbro's images. I've never seen anyone leaving the bib overhanging like this.

I ran in for a new Sixo and forgot to close the door.

Heh, *rose* tinted nostalgia

I have to admit that I've missed your videos. Ha Ha

Missing the Chrome engine and pipes!

Another great video

I hope we get rodimus prime reissued

Btw the "pink toy in a boys line" thing is false. its the fact that the movie's designs progressed quicker than the development for the toys, as the movie was the reversal of the tv series when it came to characters & toys. Toys came first, then character designs/models. The movie was Character design first, then toy. The reason why the entire cast of the movie's colors are so different vs animation is again they where stuck with older model sheets/color models, That animation wise where long since outdated by the time it was actually being animated. Though the testshots & prototypes being slightly closer to the movie's color models (in hot rod's case), i'm not sure why that's a thing. Could be they where representing a close-to-finalized color model, but the toys themselves wheren't updated.

Why is this not in Walmart but starscream is ?

Mate..any plans on the new star saber?

Wait, you gave one of your vintage rods to your son? How did that go? (Also i didn't know you were a dad too)

IT’S HIM

No chrome? That's a shame.

which hot rod is that one on minute 5:00