UNBOXING & REVIEW: Transformers Retro Generation 1 Hot Rod

Transformers toy review - unboxing, first impressions and comparisons of the brand new Retro Generation 1 Hot Rod!
We'll be taking a detailed overview of the figure and deciding if it's worth the money or not, as well as doing loads of comparisons with other Transformers toys, including the original Hot Rod toy.
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[@SixoTF]

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

[@branislavstankovic8890]

Welcome back! 🙌 Hope to see more video content again!❤

[@andrewbersin]

If Pink Hotrod couldn’t have done it, nothing would. Thanks for this !

[@SixoTF]

@@branislavstankovic8890 defo! Thanks!

[@SixoTF]

@@andrewbersin thanks, my pleasure!

[@yurykovalev1376]

Great to hear from you again!!

[@trafficcone5449]

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!

[@SixoTF]

Thank you! It's been far too long but I shall try to keep the momentum going!

[@primusvsunicron1]

They need to do this with the G1 Rodimus Prime mold

[@SixoTF]

YES

[@RodimusPrimal]

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.

[@SixoTF]

I've seen so many with broken backpacks over the years - definitely a point to be careful with.

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

Rodimusprimao do you own an acthual hot rod car

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

​@@SixoTF donyou have hot rod car in real life

[@windsweeper8002]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Thanks so much, that's so nice to read! I definitely think I'll do a Starscream vid too.

[@MellowGaming]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Thanks! :) There are loads of great HR toys out there so it's a good goal.

[@BenBoyee]

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

[@leftygurl]

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.

[@eightbit1975]

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!

[@kevineusebio4561]

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

[@yougoodguy]

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

[@DeamonChocobo]

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

[@SixoTF]

Haha thanks

[@flametitan100]

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.

[@T7nowhere]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Pleasure, thank you! Hope you enjoy him

[@MisterFanwank]

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

[@nettythepenguin3971]

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

[@frankschuler2867]

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!

[@SixoTF]

Thanks! :)

[@somerelativleyuninterestin4763]

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

[@brianbischel8970]

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

[@Wow-oj9ie]

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

[@SixoTF]

Haha appreciate it!

[@TribalSpider13]

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

[@AriB9578]

Welcome back! This was a fun watch.

[@SixoTF]

Thanks!

[@steeltekki]

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

[@atomD21]

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

[@SixoTF]

Awww thanks so much!

[@timburke2820]

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

[@SixoTF]

Aww thanks Tim!

[@jameslohr4943]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Thanks, James! I'm certainly going to try!

[@NeilBlumengarten]

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

[@SixoTF]

Haha too right!

[@prycronix8439]

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

[@SixoTF]

Aw thanks!

[@NightmareZerogbs]

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

[@zit11owner]

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

[@SixoTF]

Thanks!

[@maskai3408]

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

[@SixoTF]

Pleasure to be of service.

[@ivinbarajas]

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.

[@_The_Worst_]

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

[@Micthed1c]

He’s finally back! Rejoice!

[@SixoTF]

Haha thanks

[@soundwavegamer2321]

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

[@Fauntleroy.]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Thanks!

[@s.j.a486]

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

[@SixoTF]

I shall certainly try not to! Thanks

[@kaylemathewcomendador6964]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Thanks, appreciate it! I'd love to see those too. I think Astrotrain will happen, personally.

[@matthewschmitt4421]

THE KING RETURNS

[@SixoTF]

Good to be back lol

[@TekuJames]

So beautiful! I desperately need him in my life

[@TheVeryAngryGoose]

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

[@nocaster4747]

So glad you are back!

[@SixoTF]

Thanks!

[@Transfixed]

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.

[@alansmith7121]

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

[@SixoTF]

Aww thanks so much, Alan! That's so nice.

[@ZimMan2]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Huh, interesting! I have one on the way now as I want to investigate it all a bit further.

[@Webber-lu8rs]

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!)

[@gibbie80s61]

Can't wait for the inevitable Soundwave.

[@SixoTF]

Fingers crossed!

[@salokcin82]

Glad you’re back!

[@SixoTF]

Thank you!

[@toygrind]

What a gorgeous lad. Stunning work chief!

[@jjrivas3]

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

[@jondbm]

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!'.

[@SixoTF]

It's funny because no version of the toy I've ever owned clips from the back! Seems like some can and some can't. So weird!

[@jondbm]

@@SixoTF Mine doesn't clip from the back, it just sits comfortably when flipped round that way with no need for a clip. It's just a standard UK version so I think they all would be the same.

[@brendancarty780]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Thanks so much, Brendan! That's lovely to read.

[@TheAutisticOwl]

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

[@DecaTarce]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Thanks! And yeah, I think if you've never handled it, it's worth it to give it a go at long last...

[@TheAcidStormFan]

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

[@SixoTF]

Haha too right

[@miffedakko9312]

RETURN OF THE KING

[@SixoTF]

lol thanks

[@ihaveanimeprofilepicsoisma3044]

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

[@daverhodus]

I hope they make a pink Studio Series Hotrod.

[@tyr0n313]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Excellent choices IMO. I agree, it's not an easy call at all. I tend to think of the ones that I naturally go back to time and time again!

[@SpiderHam]

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!

[@SixoTF]

Thanks so much, what a lovely comment to read!

[@gtoney]

Awsome. Great looking Figure. Great Review ✨️😀

[@SixoTF]

Thank you!

[@aviatordanz]

HE'S BACK!!!

[@SixoTF]

:)

[@CornNinja]

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

[@dustyyshellz1320]

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

[@SixoTF]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that! There will be more... As for the collar, you actually cannot clip it in from the rear here - it doesn't clip on this version in that way.

[@dustyyshellz1320]

@@SixoTF interesting, maybe just the angles of it

[@mooscrew]

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

[@SixoTF]

Thanks! And too right

[@audiobrainiac]

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.

[@paulheap1982]

The box art is accurate to the original design on the G1 packaging, where his collar was also not orange.

[@MWRogers]

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

[@SixoTF]

Thank you! :)

[@Obozo_Gaming]

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

[@SixoTF]

Thank you! I need to at some point but it might be a text review at this point.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime is my fave

[@SixoTF]

same

[@Pokehon]

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

[@SixoTF]

Thanks so much, appreciate it!

[@gman6862]

He’s Back!!!!

[@SixoTF]

:)

[@danielcollins9502]

Cant wait to pick him up

[@nedmurry7283]

You should get Titans Return Hot Rod!

[@SentinelTera]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Thanks v much!

[@TechWizard28]

Imagine if Hasbro was this nice to MTG players

[@thelocalbard5415]

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

[@SixoTF]

Haha thanks!

[@CarRobots]

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

[@SixoTF]

Oooh maybe!

[@transformersukcollector]

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

[@SixoTF]

Hope you enjoy him!

[@1984NIPPONGO]

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 KZbin Channel.

[@mr.toothpick4028]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Seems like quite a few people weren't sure on this!

[@fritztopher]

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

[@ArtzzyKid]

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

[@SixoTF]

Thank you!

[@superroboted]

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

[@SixoTF]

Did you see the bit at 3:15? ;)

[@nedmurry7283]

Missing the Chrome engine and pipes!

[@craftcollects]

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

[@SixoTF]

Oops!

[@AndAlltheNerdyFun]

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.

[@SixoTF]

Haha thanks, job done lol

[@evandavid2816]

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...?

[@SixoTF]

Thanks, Evan! I defo need to do another MC vid for sure and your suggestion is noted. I'd imagine I will do a Starscream vid too when it's released.

[@danielcollins9502]

Another great video

[@carnmarth334]

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.

[@pittypolyphonic]

Heh, *rose* tinted nostalgia

[@landmind666]

I hope we get rodimus prime reissued

[@TheMikePrior]

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

[@ViewpointProd]

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.

[@SixoTF]

I know all about the different development etc. but in this case it seems pretty definitive to me considering the toy was pink all the way up to test shot phase and was then switched to red. Ultimately you're right that we don't know the exact reason it was switched, though.

[@burkeperrotta4495]

IT’S HIM

[@SixoTF]

It really is

[@razif6916]

Mate..any plans on the new star saber?

[@HomemadeCollectibles]

Why is this not in Walmart but starscream is ?

[@MikeKitchen001]

No chrome? That's a shame.

[@TheAutisticOwl]

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)

[@SixoTF]

Yeah, he's five! Went very well, he plays with it every day pretty much.

[@timeoftheend7156]

which hot rod is that one on minute 5:00

[@Canti89]

Pink?

[@paulheap1982]

Yes. Hot Rod should be pink.