Hot Rod (Transformers)

Hot Rod/Rodimus/Rodimus Major/Rodimus Prime

Hot Rod by Andrew Wildman
Autobot
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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 (television series) Ted Schwartz (Five Faces of Darkness only) Ben Pronsky (Transformers: Combiner Wars)
Japanese voice actor	Hiroya Ishimaru (Television series) Kenshō Ono (Q Transformers: Mystery of Convoy)

Rodimus

Autobot
Information
Sub-group	Deluxe Vehicles
Function	Deputy Supreme Autobot Commander
Rank	9
Partner	Optimus Prime
Motto	"I can take down any Decepticon without getting a scratch." (Energon), "Destiny is something to build yourself." (Superlink)
Alternate modes	Truck-hot rod hybrid
Series	Transformers: Energon
English voice actor	Paul Dobson
Japanese voice actor	Ryōtarō Okiayu

Hot Rod/Rodimus

Rodimus concept art from the DS War for Cybertron game.
Autobot
Information
Sub-group	Deluxe Vehicles, Wreckers
Motto	"Talent and looks; I got it all!"
Alternate modes	Cybertronian car
Series	Transformers: Prime Transformers: War for Cybertron
English voice actor	Travis Willingham

Rodimus Prime is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers franchise. He was formerly known as Hot Rod and was first seen in The Transformers: The Movie but was reformatted into Rodimus Prime when he received the Autobot Matrix of Leadership from his mentor Optimus Prime, and assumed the role of the movie's protagonist. Hasbro has used the name Rodimus, Rodimus Major, and Hot Shot as replacements for later characters, due to trademark issues with the name Hot Rod. His alternate mode varies between depictions, but usually possesses a red and yellow paint job.

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 and having a short circuit ability, which short circuits the opponent to dust.

Hot Rod was named the 14th top unfortunately named Transformer by Topless Robot.

Hot Rod was one of the favorite Autobots of IGN.

According to X-Entertainment Rodimus Prime was the 6th top Transformers figure of all time.