Rodimus was no doubt inspired by the original Black Rodimus figure from Japan, as well as the Comic-Con exclusive Menasor figure.
In his hot rod mode, gloss black is used to incredible effect. Complementing it are purple flame graphics, the purple Autobot symbols on his hood and the car side that forms his leg, the metallic silver exhaust pipes, a flat gray spoiler, and a very deep, rich translucent red for the windows and flame. These colors work very nicely together, especially the black, purple, and translucent red.
Rodimus’s transformation pattern is nicely complex, and results in a very accurate robot mode. Rodimus is very stable in both modes, and holds poses well. Rodimus has full joints, and also includes his buzz saw from the original film mounted on his left arm. Nice touches for his paint in robot mode include the purple Autobot symbol and flames and the metallic silver engine on his chest, and the metallic silver used for his exhaust pipe blasters.
Rodimus’s helmet is black, and the helmet crests are done in purple. His face also has metallic silver, and, what makes him the epitome of the mirror-verse style, has a mustache and beard painted on! (inspired of course, by evil mirror universe Spock from Star Trek.)
His gun can be held in either hand, though his right would be preferred so as to leave access to the buzz saw, or mounted on his back for storage.
Rodimus is a great figure, and will be of interest to more than just those who like the Shattered Glass universe. He makes an excellent addition to any collection, and is highly recommended.
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