Transformers: Generation 1
Hot Rod by Andrew Wildman |
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| Autobot | |
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| Information | |
| Sub-group | Autobot Cars, Deluxe Vehicles, Targetmasters, Micron Vehicles, Micromasters, Primes, Wreckers |
| Function | Cavalier, Matrix Templar, Warrior, Protector, Autobot Leader, Supreme Commander |
| Rank | 10 (Rodimus Prime), 9 (Hot Rod) |
| Partner | Firebolt/Sparks, Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Scrapheap, Kup, Offshoot |
| Motto | "My actions speak louder than my words." (Hot Rod) "Experience is the benchmark of maturity."(Rodimus Prime) "Action is my middle name." (Classics) "Wisdom will always defeat firepower." (Alternators) |
| Alternate Modes | Dome Zero, Futuristic Truck, Ford GT |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 1 Transformers: Classics Transformers: Titanium Transformers: Universe Transformers: Masterpiece |
| English voice actor | Judd Nelson (movie) Richard Gautier (TV series) |
| Japanese voice actor | Hiroya Ishimaru |
Hot Rod is often portrayed as energetic, yet brash and headstrong, with an overwhelming self-confidence that borders on arrogance. As Rodimus Prime, leader of the Autobots, he is significantly more mature, physically powerful and instilled with the wisdom of the previous holders of the Matrix of Leadership. Regardless of this, Rodimus is plagued by lack of confidence and often doubting his own decisions and feeling he is in the shadow of previous leader, Optimus Prime.
Hot Rod's tech specs list him as an Autobot Cavalier, while as Rodimus Prime, he is listed as an "Autobot Protector" - unlike Optimus Prime's, which directly states "Autobot Commander". A commercial for the toy hinted at his ascension, but pitted him against Cyclonus and Scourge instead of Galvatron, who was his chief adversary in the animated series.
Hot Rod and Rodimus have displayed the ability to shoot lasers out of their forearms, as well as having a retractable saw blade.
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