Protoman's Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime collection

[Protoman]

I needed to have 2 thread in the Collection section (http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=28570)of Cybertron.ca because there is the insanity of my ACTUAL Transformers collection and it's mad size and oddities and then there is my love for Rodimus. Everything from wacky merch to a sea of KOs from 1986 to today.

So here it is.

Please don't tear up.

A lot of vintage stuff, boxed AND loose (G1 mixed with some modern this and that)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease01.jpg

More modern stuff like Classics, Henkei, modern PVC releases (Can you find Lucky Draw Primus and 2 SL Rodimus Convoys or the Protector/Shadow Scythers?)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease02.jpg

Superlink / Energon molds (Lucky Draw or otherwise, some prototypes too)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease03.jpg

Animated and other Misc
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease04.jpg

KOs to the EXTREME!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease05.jpg

Oversized carded KOs
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease06.jpg

Random merch, Japanese 2010 Record, USA folder, France metal lunch box
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease07.jpg

Licensed Hasbro Mexican blow up Punch Boppers (Both variants)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease08.jpg

Prints and art (So much MORE of this to come)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease09.jpg

Hand drawn art (And more to come....... so many missing like Derrick Wyatt and EVEN Pat Lee)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease11.jpg

Books (Japan manga/story books,coloring) or otherwise
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease10.jpg

Full set of Botcon 2011 related Rodimus sketch art cards (and one of ME by Josh Perez =P)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease12.jpg

Some extra cards (a lot are still with their boxed figures)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease13.jpg

Customs Action Masters Rodimus and SG Rodimus along with Death of G1 Rodimus (From Marvel Transformers #67)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease14.jpg

USA/Canada Hot Rod Bed Sheets 1986 Hasbro
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease15.jpg

MORE TO COME (MORE MERCH, MORE TOYS, MORE FLAME CHESTED INSANITY!)


FOR MORE UPDATES SEE POST #11, POST #20 AND POST #30

[Nullray]

That is an awesome collection. :D
All you need now is the Doppelganger.

[Akroyer]

Awesome, I love the battle damaged one. But I think a little piece of me may die at the thought of that being a real G1..

[brr-icy]

^it's a real g1, but was a junker iirc

great collection so far, lets see the rest

[Robimus]

I'd be impressed but I don't see a Judd Nelson autograph in there :p

[Protoman]

^it's a real g1, but was a junker iirc

great collection so far, lets see the rest

It was a present from the ever talented Chansformers at TFcon 2009. Otis is awesome beyond awesome.

[Gaetznes]

I don't think you have enought Rodimus. You should get a few more.


All kidding aside, That is Impressive, I especially like the Death of Rodimus Prime Custom.

[zerocustom]

Dude I'm loving this, absolutely fantastic can't wait to see more.

[juxtapose519]

It's sad that your Hot Rod collection is bigger than my collection. Well... sad for me anyways. Probably not so much for you.

[ang3l3s]

DAMN!!!

[Protoman]

**UPDATE (01/15/2012)**
A lot of stuff I forgot to post the first time around

MP-09 Sound Stage, KT Figure Collection Devastar vs Hot Rodimus/Arcee Single Pack and the Wonderfest 2004 Gift Set which you could only buy from Yuki Oshima's table. Also shown are some Chinese model kits of Rodimus Prime G1 to Superlink/Energon Rodimus.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease16.jpg

4 Animation cels of Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime (Old Hot Rod) during the early production stages of Transformers the Movie back in 1985. One of a kind. Also the Hot Topic 2007 Hot Rod Chest shirt of the Transformers Chest series of clothing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease17.jpg

MP-09 HK Exclusive Carry Bag and MP-09 Display Box
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease18.jpg



**UPDATE (01/21/2012)**
More Hot Rodding.

World's Smallest Targetmaster Hot Rod WITH World's Smallest FIREBOLT
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease19NEW.jpg

G1 Remake of Energon Rodimus with G1 Box, Tech Deck Dudes Minga of Transformers Homage line, KO Energon Rodimus in alt mode
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease20NEW.jpg

Chinese box of matches with Dreamwave Rodimus Prime art on it (Thanks to CobraCommander!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease21NEW.jpg

Custom Hot Rod Mighty Muggs, 2 Custom G1 Hot Rod and Animated Rodimus Plushies and MB G1 puzzle with AWESOME toy version Hot Rod artwork
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease22NEW.jpg

MORE TO COME!

[Vain]

Lookin' good mate, super impressive!

[pulsedragon20]

Great collection! Man, it must have been a bitch to hunt some of the stuff down.

[Rogue_Optimus]

Where's Hot Rod/Rodimus? I don't see him in any of those picures? ;)

[Nomad]

Right behind the Sideswipe. :)

[STI 2NV]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAH

[jjwankenobi]

Holy Hot Rods and Rodimuses(es?), Protoman!

Don't know why, but I'm reminded of the line from the Oasis song "Don't Look Back In Anger" that goes:

"Slip inside the eye of your mind...."

No doubt the inside of your mind is painted with kickass red and yellow flames!!!

[BigBot79]

Awesome Collection!! No one can say you are not comitted to your cause!!

[Malwave]

....daaaaaaaaaaamn, I was always curious just how much stuff you had man.

Right behind the Sideswipe. :)

http://www.hiyoooo.com/ (http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/Right%20behind%20the%20Sideswipe.%20%20%20http://www.hiyoooo.com/)

[Protoman]

***SMALL UPDATE (04-12-2012)*** Also see post #1
Hard Heroes was emptying their storage units of casted resins used to make the prototypes for all their statues, guess which one I had to get...............
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/prototype01.jpg

Compared to the final mass released version.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/prototype02.jpg

[Hobbyist Prime]

Dayum!!!!!!!! how on earth did you manage that little trinket?

[Protoman]

Dayum!!!!!!!! how on earth did you manage that little trinket?

Hard Heroes was clearing out their storage locker which was FILLED with prototypes and molded resins of all their statues (not just Transformers, but Marvel, Conan, ect). So they put a bunch up for sale.

[aprim]

One of my favorite collections right here! Awesome.

[Autobotz24]

Just insane, but in a good way

[Dragon Knight]

So, I'm curious: is there a piece of Rodimus/hot-rod related memorabilia that you don't own?

[XII]

Good sir, that is quite the collection, I must ask what spawned your Rod love? I like the guy too I feel he's been given a bad rep but man you're just all over that guy? What about him is so special to you?

[Cobra Zartan]

Hard Heroes was clearing out their storage locker which was FILLED with prototypes and molded resins of all their statues (not just Transformers, but Marvel, Conan, ect). So they put a bunch up for sale.
And some super awesome tf fan pointed that out to you :argh:

[Protoman]

And some super awesome tf fan pointed that out to you :argh:

Cally of Puggleformers fame actually picked it up for me. She is awesome.

Good sir, that is quite the collection, I must ask what spawned your Rod love? I like the guy too I feel he's been given a bad rep but man you're just all over that guy? What about him is so special to you?

My first exposer to Transformers for the original 1986 movie when I was 3 years old, I went to see it with my neighbor who was 6 and a huge fan of those crazy robots. Needless to say, Hot Rod was awesome, he protected a kid name Daniel and became the leader in the end. Clearly there is more to it today....... but that was what spawned it.....

[Nugundam2.0]

So do you like Hot Rod?:rofl:

[Protoman]

BIG UPDATE!

More bootlegs and knock offs. The REAL STUFF is in the center to compare (Targetroid and Micromasters)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease25NEW_zps80ba65be.png

Complete Transformers Diamond Sticker Collection related to Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime (Big thanks to Metroplex79 for these)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease26NEW_zpsab2ca467.png

Transformers Collectors Club original comic pages by Dan Khanna (Thanks Dan!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease27NEW_zpsab9aa883.png


*** BOTCON / TFCON 2013 SUMMER CONVENTION STUFF UPDATE *** (08/03/2013)

Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy Testshot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease30NEW_zpsa94c025b.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease31NEW_zps0f343261.png

More Botcon stuff, UK Lady Bird Transformers The Movie book (with tons of early script stuff and prototype Matrix design), UK Action Freize posters with toy Hot Rod design, Transformers 2010 Ox Design puzzle, Za Anime Magazine circa December 1985 teasing "NEW LEADER! NEW SERIES TRANSFORMERS 2010! WHO IS THIS NEW LEADER!?" Piece of Transformers Japan history right there.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease32NEW_zps0dfddec0.png

Regeneration #92 Virgin Rodimus cover via IDW's table, awesome Rodimus sketch cover done by Josh Burcham
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/tease34NEW_zpsf7715c4e.png

Art Prints from Animated Box Artist Marcelo Matere as well as his Nintendo DS designs for War For Cybertron Rodimus.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease33NEW_zps30852c35.png

TFcon 2013 Rodimus related merch. Present from Joshua Perez (Dyemooch) of Plushie Rodimus. 2 Mini Plush Rodimus and SG Rodimus keychains, 1 IDW SD Rodimus button, Joshua Perez print of Rodimus vs. Brimstone (Both voice by Dick Gautier), 2 Rodimus lithos signed by Dick Gautier, Dick Gautier's business card and the RODIMUS STAR (See more in next image below)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease28NEW_zpsf2d1a07c.png

At TFcon 2013, IDW Rodimus Prime was chilling with his cosplay crew and awarded me the Rodimus Star........ later I learned much like Trailcutter in the comics, that EVERYONE got one. ^_^''''
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/rodimuscollection/tease29NEW_zps72d3bb8f.png

MORE TO COME (MORE MERCH, MORE TOYS, MORE FLAME CHESTED INSANITY!)