DX9 LA HIRE (The Last Knight Hot Rod): EmGo's Transformers Reviews N' Stuff

[@dillonp618]

It amazes me how 3rd party companies do an outstandingly better job at making transformers toy than Hasbro.

[@jakethecollector1516]

This is for the masterpiece line tho. Like 3x the price of hasbro so itd better be better lol..

[@leetri]

The figures also cost like 5-10 times as much, so it's expected. Hasbro could also make toys like these if they could sell them for 100+ dollars each.

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

That and really? Hasbro has been kind of on a roll nowadays. I mean Siege has been really great, Studio Series is also killing it, the Hasbro Pulse service they've opened up has been giving us very good exclusives and they really seem to be putting in as much effort as they can.

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

@@ryebread117_ They definitely still have their kinks to them but still, the improvement is definitely noted. In particular, I love how Siege and Studio Series have focused on making the toys good on their own again and that they realized that the transformation of a Transformer should be its main gimmick and that if there's something extra? It should be extra like in the case of the C.O.M.B.A.T. system which means accessories become far more fun and the figures themselves aren't hamstrung into what the gimmick of the day is.

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

@@ryebread117_ For me my start was Megatron who's a Voyager I really, REALLY love and moved onto Shockwave who despite being overpriced for being ultimately a Voyager figure is still incredibly fun to mess with. Definitely better than the previous two lines which really felt like they were oddly regressing in terms of quality. I mean Titans Return decided to force the Headmaster gimmick in with tons of hollow pieces and cheap thin stickers over paint-apps, Power of the Primes felt like you had to get the Leader Class figures to get some value out of the line and Combiner Wars was good until it decided reusing the same mold several times and making multiple regular characters who weren't combiners into combiners without even doing all the major teams was somehow a good idea.

[@x-pra7837]

6:39 Oh no thanos snapped

[@dekuishavingaseizure4474]

Lol hhaaahhah

[@pulej1982]

Someone get Hulk!

[@jadenwesley9032]

So thats why his name means the anger in french

[@SirRayveltal]

Hot Rod should have stopped ze time

[@manny7408]

Ha ha ha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mr.Marvelprime66]

i've seen him angry at a figure but i've never seen him smack a figure off the table and i Have been watching his videos since before mascot could talk. back in the revenge of the fallen days

[@Optronix117]

I'm surprised he didn't slap Ultra Max in Op Ex's review....

[@c4veCS]

Optronix117 he wanted to liked him a little bit bc he actually looked good

[@fishpop]

The first EmGo review i ever saw was ROTF Terradive cos it was posted on TFW2005 iirc. Back then Mascot only spoke in annotation speech bubbles. Sadly annotations like that have been completely removed which has ruined a fair few videos like some old Choose Your Own Adventure style vids.

[@Optronix117]

@@fishpop ... yeah, but you can always edit the description for the CYOA videos. I'm sure it would be possible to redo the mascot bubble (annotation) videos slightly too. Though I don't think it would be worth it now...

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

@@c4veCS I think another part of it as far as I can tell is that while the transformation was frustrating and not really the most fun? It still ultimately functioned and made a robot mode that looked great which is more than what one could say for Hot Fire and El Cid.

[@optimalhazza]

Pah, we can also stop the time, just by pausing the video.

[@justacarfanatic6091]

ZA WARUDOOOO!

[@yix_i_e]

(jojo intensifies)

[@WidiGaweOemah]

Wkwkwkkk

[@Medgator]

Chaos control !!!!! *STOP TIME !!!!!!!!!!!*

[@brianshepherd9740]

*ZA WARUDO! Toki yo tomare!*

[@DragonisPrime]

I can't tell if Emgo calls her "Ze Little Lady" for the meme or because he can't remember her name, and I'm not sure which is funnier.

[@emgo316]

her name is Vivian. the "little lady" is just more amusing to me :)

[@jadenwesley9032]

First time ive seen a youtuber personally respond to a comment

[@Optronix117]

I've seen it happen a few times before. It just depends on how big the subscriber base is and how much is going on on the production side.

[@emjay2586]

@@jadenwesley9032 EmGo responds all the time, I feel he really appreciates his peoples

[@RetroWolfReviews]

I genuinely thought it was just what HotRod called her in the film.

[@HybridB0i]

15:47 "dont be sorry for being the smartest person in the room"

[@tokumusic4078]

Wow, I love the engineering on his legs.

[@Thunderhawk8472]

Just got my copy of this amazing figure. I know I’m late to the party 😂 and I was stuck with the manual but once again you saved me. I’m absolutely bad with transformations and would have half transformated stuff in my display without you! Love your videos and watch all of em!

[@yordax1950]

I'm also late dont worry

[@michaelscholes8956]

@@yordax1950 I'm later than both of y'all. I just got mine tonight

[@TaliaIGhul]

You know what's funny about Bayformers? They had Hot Rod and Optimus Prime backwards. HR should have had the flames. :P

[@victorvillegas9871]

So true

[@angelcarmonajr.469]

I think DX9 La Hire aka Hot Rod wins.

[@yellowcanz494]

It can't get any more true

[@NaD-o2p]

Bayformers had EVERYTHING backwards

[@darrenbent7601]

@@NaD-o2p I agree. Just why would the heroic Autobots look so demonic?

[@AriB9578]

If you detach the magazine and plug it into the time gun, does that make it a time magazine? I’ll show myself out...

[@KyngleoProductions2002]

😭😭😭😂😂😂😂

[@thacooltiger373]

That was embarrassingly bad

[@AriB9578]

@@thacooltiger373 Then my work here is done. :-)

[@torbenstedje5052]

I really enjoy your videos. I hope you make plenty more. Saturday mornings for me is chillin' on the sofa with G1 Trypticon on my left side, the dog snoring on the right, a cup of coffee in my hand and Emgo316 on the TV. Many thanks from Norway.

[@lisashoneyistim]

Thank you soooooo much Emgo316 for the transformation. I couldn't have done it without you. Excellent review as always :)

[@XxOhItsYouxX]

Wow that’s one of the most screen accurate transformer I’ve ever seen 💀😂

[@rainbowpegacornstudios]

"Je m'apelle Hot Rod"

[@kitz8150]

Hjut rjod

[@AndreaMartinez-zo1ng]

I don't speak french but sah quel plaisir

[@professionalidiot3268]

Hot Qod

[@EchoDrift540]

This is literally the best looking 3rd Party Toy I have seen in a long time. I’m just in awe of how amazing it looks

[@khoadao3071]

21:08 suddenly "Out of the way Hot Rod" just pop up in my mind for some reasons

[@ratbat1072]

at least we can all hate this hot rod

[@firewolf555]

@@ratbat1072 bro I loved this hot rod

[@manny7408]

Ya man

[@acctonmyotherphone6327]

@@ratbat1072 bro, Hot Rod was hiding in Europe. He's bound to have some sort of accent. French, Scottish, British, Italian, Spanish... I dont see anyone complaining about Drift having a Japanese accent. He doesnt have an accent on his original incarnation. Or even Jazz from Movie 1 who LITERALLY & UNMISTAKABLY has a deep black man rapper voice/accent. Or Jetfire having a british accent! Or Dino with an Italian accent! Or the Wreckers having scottish & irish accents!

[@blazerjack117]

"La Hire" means "The Rage" or "The Anger" in french.

[@R_Anonyme_S]

I'm french and la hire doesn't mean the rage in french, I googled it and didn't find any definition that says that it mean the rage ( in french the rage = la rage ).

[@R_Anonyme_S]

I don't really know the full story but according to the researsh I made he is a weapon companion of Jeanne d'Arc from the Hundred years war

[@StylishSparda]

Actually all of you are right: @Gigas0101---> La Hire (real name is "Etienne de Vignoles") is indeed a knight from the Hundred Years War. @Abishan 94---> Indeed he fought to the side of Jeanne d'Arc and "La Hire" doesn't mean anything in French but... @Gryff---> ... "La Hire" is a nickname which was given by the British people. According to my search, the full nickname seems to be "La Hire-Dieu" who was translated by the British people as . If you want to check it out here is the link (the page is in French): montjoye.net/etienne-de-vignole-dit-la-hire Thanks to you guys I have learned this and it makes me like this wonderful figure even more ! ;-)

[@chadseay1613]

DO NOT TOOCH ME AGIN

[@teadeo666]

😀👍

[@MrJans3n]

I'm glad they've still got wizards designing these. I also really like the use of die-cast armatures and sliders for the transformation.

[@jadenwesley9032]

What does die-cast mean?

[@tonynguyen902]

Jaden Wesley basically metal

[@isakurs]

Oh my god! The thinness of those tires is insane.

[@michaelscholes8956]

They're even thinner on the KO

[@fernandoflores3161]

Can't wait for Emgo to review TLK Megatron (Dragoon) from Unique Toys.

[@FeriandyRaynandoSembiring]

UT said Dragoon release in this September.

[@tfmotion2070]

Congrats on transforming hot fire real big achievement

[@EduardoHernandez-tq3jq]

20:42 he is about to end this bot's whole career!

[@Spore_Spawn]

that is one of the cleanest transformations on a Bay-Former I've ever seen.

[@Bumblebee217h]

Hasbro should down scale this figure and make it a studio series

[@calvinfujii5921]

Fun fact: Omar Sy, Hot Rod's voice actor, played a character in Jurassic World and Ajar the cobra in Sahara (2017).

[@bigbodyg35]

I can see where the used certain parts off Peru Kill's mold.

[@eyywannn8601]

Which parts? I don’t recognize any. That said it would make sense since DX9 worked with Unique Toys.

[@rabbittank8685]

I bet megatron is scared out of his decepticon britches knowing hot rod can stop the time

[@rainbowpegacornstudios]

I loved that in the movie.

[@aronhegyes5059]

The person who made this...DESERVES A RAISE!

[@jospabmr8732]

Beautiful piece!! I have no complaints about this awesome figure,the transformation is very nice and funny,both modes look just great! Another very nice review!!👍

[@c4veCS]

Hut Wut stoppa da tiem!

[@abdulazim6780]

za waldo oops wrong franchise i walk away now

[@thexplodenator3007]

I always thought that basically all Transformers media overestimated how big most Transformers were but I guess this one proves me wrong. Also how the nuggets does this look so accurate while still transforming?

[@eyywannn8601]

I’m pretty sure the person’s supposed to be taller though to be inscale.

[@thexplodenator3007]

Naji Bro yeah I just thought they’d be a lot smaller, but the Vivian is just a bit too small maybe

[@thexplodenator3007]

I know they're real big in the movies. What I was saying was I used to think they were a bit too bigcompared to their alt modes. But looking at a toy that can actually fit a human in the seats, I realized it's totally feasible for them to be that big

[@opstudios2496]

Can the little lady hold the small staff that came with unique toys challenger

[@LightningZetton]

I enjoy your transformers videos man!

[@fwf-yf7ns]

It’s crazy how much better these 3rd party figures are than the official ones.

[@MrKevinMeow]

What a coincidenc, I just ordered this bad boy on Taobao. Can't wait for this and that UT Megetraon(along with the TLK Prime head that comes with it)!

[@Just_A_Giraffe]

Pink Panthers older brother is back again

[@Buzterer]

The inly thing this ine us nissing is a small engine that can be seen in car mode

[@AquosFrost]

I got the bootleg BOOTLEG version of this figure, (not made by DX9) and while a few hinges are slightly loose during transformation, it saved me like $100.

[@yusifahmad8797]

I just bought mine on showzstore for like 84$

[@Fenris30]

I wonder how a Black and orange space Winnebago would look. Can they make protector armor for a figure like this?

[@onyxprima]

I'm not really into 3rd part transformers but this one is so tempting. if I do dip my toe into the 3rd party stuff this will be my first one guarantied.

[@rohans2252]

2:09 It's so weird to see a Centanario backend with such small tires, lol

[@jabudecapricornio8750]

This figure is really good , really smart of DX9 to make studio series figures before Hasbro can do them

[@tfcollect2690]

Although l know it was cut out of the movie along with 30 or more minutes. I wish they would've made his gun transform. It was said that his gun was a mini-bot. And when he says "Stop the Time!" He was giving the bot the command to do so. Thanks to people spoiling sh*t Michael Bay went back and edited the movie a second time because someone leaked the runtime. Anyway, l have this figure and its wonderful. I have some amazing photos on a FB page called "Michael bay transformers lovers" i also put some on Ben's collectables page as well.

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

So he would've had a Targetmaster? Makes sense actually considering part of TLK's deal seemed to be that it was trying to cram as many of the Transformer variants that the Bayverse didn't touch as possible.

[@m_shaf2139]

Emgo, I’ve been watching your reviews since 2014 and I can say that in my opinion you are the best transformers figure reviewers on KZbin!

[@yeeyee29]

about ten years later: takara: Hey lets make an mpm hotrod employees: but they already have dx9s la hire ceo: *NO WE ARE MAKING AN MPM HOTROD* employees: fine hasbro: hey guys lets make a studio series hotrod the lamborghini one ok employees:ok

[@Ngchan2000]

not only the merits you have mentioned but he comes in really good limb scale, hot fire's abs is way too long looking like he has short legs.... this one's legs are rather long but in good portion.

[@ludgerwillgaster2095]

Add black paint yo mini arms...cobra logo...cobra mark on bot and with twist hovwr mod on wheels....cobra ..decp...evil mask mix

[@guerrerowarrior1]

Just ordered mine. It should be here soon! Looking forward to it. 😎

[@DragoZ252]

It'd be funny if there would be a transformer toy but the legs have the most interesting and complex transformation

[@Atonac]

He sounded more like Adolf Rodler in the skit. It was all in the ze, that’s what made me say this.

[@Ball-destroyers]

You could also open up the back of the car right above the spoiler practically smoll storage 2.0 even tho nothing fits in

[@h2so4eatssatan]

This transformation is absolutely Falorkin Cray Cray!

[@h2so4eatssatan]

I love it!

[@namelessfaceinthecrowd2459]

Oh wow I didnt realize the lockdown would be THAT much taller coming from the same car lol

[@Ryusei1986]

His forehead looks like a visor, and with his eyes so black, I kept seeing THAT as the "eyes", and the orange bit in the middle and the mouth plate. :D

[@megatronrobertprime5769]

Just got my copy of la hire hotrod yesterday he's awesome.

[@robertwilliams7842]

This Hot Rod in Bay world 🌎 Will never be a Rodimus prime!

[@captiankirkgames4385]

It’s upset we may never seen hot rod this better version that. G1

[@jkhachad]

Great video, thank you. I just picked La Hire up a few days ago, & this video helped me figure out how to transform him.

[@nextbigthingthebeastincarn7216]

RODIMUS PRIME 🔥🔥🔥

[@shaefranklin7753]

are you going to ever do lika tour of your collection video? i would love to see that

[@mp_reviews]

Lego Twilight Sparkle I’ve got a video of my 2017-2019 Masterpiece collection on my channel if you’d like to see it.

[@LS-jk3fk]

yess la hire such a quality figure and the rubber tires especialyl as always. hopefully some diecast. going to watch this then off to bed

[@tydiriumhanger1320]

Man that is nice! Will DX9 put out the rest of their Stunticons?

[@emgo316]

yes. when? I don't know.

[@natraid]

My day is not good if i don't watch emgo’s reviews

[@AngelDust6969]

The Little Lady in this looks like The Baroness from G.I. Joe, I love it. XD

[@ytb2705]

Im so happy how they don't have an overhang under the torso at the back 100% getting this figure. Glad i didn't get the tfevo version

[@great159]

Place your backing on Hasbro Pulse so we can get Unicron made. 💯👍🏻

[@jeffheithaus9120]

When will the new Studio Series figures be reviewed?

[@emgo316]

when I have them. don't know when that will be

[@m-beasthunter5873]

This is really cool! It’s soo movie accurate!! That is freaking awesome !!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hypernova076]

The promo pictures of this toy looked terrible. I'm glad he's not that

[@levogerstevenson4561]

Why did you slam your hot fire on the table? Was the hot fire that crappy lol.?!

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

I'm obviously not him but I do recommend watching the Hot Fire video by Emgo where he goes into basically how it's a perfect example of looks being deceiving because while car and robot modes look great? The transformation was so overly complex and intricate to the point it was frustrating, way too long and not at all intuitive and the toy did not function in the manner that was intended half the time.

[@elpredaconquetepateaenlasp3619]

Is human Alliance not oficial, revenge of the fallen transformation level

[@Kodaiva]

The vehicle mode might as well just be a Lamborghini scale model

[@jaimemurilloramirez7421]

This figure is amazing, the transformation is great. One of my favorites

[@joshuating1155]

Little Lady No!

[@shanaenaejajum7228]

awesome reveiw and cool figure and what is your opinion on the WWII hotrod that was just announced

[@tilyallareone]

Croissant man to the rescue

[@brayqt]

Croissant man will save the day

[@MrDrMedicBag]

Croissant Man for president

[@AndreaMartinez-zo1ng]

Not croissant man but ....the french baguette

[@mikedixon6983]

You are a funny guy you crack me up when you things sometimes keep up the good work and stay funny.

[@bryanmerel]

This thing's transformation is so clean!

[@BlueJaysBrudda]

Sooo basically Hotrod is Dio but he's a giant french robot that transforms into a car :|

[@zazaranger5]

Farewell Hot Fire, we knew thee well

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

Indeed we did for he was a beautiful display piece... and that was basically it because if you dared to transform him? May Primus have mercy on your soul.

[@zazaranger5]

@@the-aspiring-creator4249 Indeed

[@user-rs7un3nv2k]

Finally! Mine is on the way

[@Float0121]

my reaction when he threw hot fire away😳

[@emgo316]

My reaction 😁

[@MaestroHide]

i might buy this just to display in alt mode

[@SOCKSTV]

저도 리뷰 찍었지만 참 재밌게 구도도 잘 찍으시네요. 많이 배우고 갑니다. 잘 보고 갑니다!!

[@nyleveseverydaylifestyle3241]

What about the stickers? I ordered the model and it came with some stickers where do I put them on? And what about the x-tra rear/exterior mirrors(as a replacement?)

[@jamiroblues6083]

I give this review a LITTLE LADY NO out of Surrender

[@pizzeria_mayhem8736]

Is anyone else getting the sense of prowl from this? Like, this could definitely go as a prowl if the head and paint scheme is changed. It even has door wings

[@michaelabrahamt8651]

“Wongdegdoodgeeg, SQUIRREL!!!”- Emgo

[@aschtonhaywood2138]

Love your videos

[@vincebonilla865]

my name is Ian. you are one of my favorites when it comes to transformers.

[@ShinjoHere]

"MY WEAPON CAN STOP ZE TIME"!

[@benjaminrodriguez2091]

emgo316 did you preorder the unique toys dragoon figure / unique toys Megatron because I did and are you going to review him to and I have pics of him from someone else from a Japanese retailer so you can see how beautiful and cool it looks sir yes or no give me a reply please sir 🙏🏻😀

[@greglynas52]

Hot fire looks better but I’d say this hot rod wins

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

Basically my view. Hot Fire just from the looks department kills it but of course if given the choice between a toy that actually functions and doesn't have a transformation that makes you question your life decisions and one that does? I'd definitely go for the former.

[@greglynas52]

@@the-aspiring-creator4249absolutely, me too

[@mp_reviews]

@emgo316 Thanks for the transformation help!

[@edwardimusprimal7330]

Hey emgo I've been watching all of your reviews sence combiner wars ultra magnus, and you are my favorite transformers reviewer ever, keep up the awesome reviews.

[@edwardimusprimal7330]

Also I'm thinking about getting my first 3rd party figure, which one would you recommend?

[@minatoasahi3421]

I like how the way he looks

[@thecreator6959]

Hotrod: I will stop the time!! *fires time gun* My Transformers OC Jason Pax: Time gun, cute, *uses his full time travel ability to create time remnants*

[@DatboyB23]

Transformer Magic love this figure and ordered mine because of this video

[@caseysshenanigans708]

YES!!!! I KNEW YOU'D GET TO HIM AT SOME POINT! YEESSSS!!!

[@emgo316]

AS MUCH AS I DIDN'T LIKE HOT FIRE IT WAS PRETTY OBVIOUS! LOL

[@caseysshenanigans708]

@@emgo316 YEAH!! HOT FIRE WAS A FRIGGING NIGHTMARE!!! WHO WOULD *WANT* TO TRANSFORM THA?!!

[@m.yuleofadillah4524]

Insanely perfected details.... Love it....