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	Rodimus was one of the names used by the 1986 Transformers character more commonly known as Hot Rod.		Rodimus was one of the names used by the 1986 Transformers character more commonly known as Hot Rod.
	~~{{seealso\|~~Hot Rod (Transformers)}}
			===Toys===
			*'''''Hasbro Transformers Commemorative Series'' Rodimus Major''' (2002)
			:Generation 1 Hot Rod was reissued as Rodimus Major as part of Hasbro's Commemorative Series I line in 2002.
			:Comes with two guns.
			:Features 4mm grip hands and weapons.

			*'''''Hasbro Transformers Robots in Disguise'' Classic Deluxe Rodimus (2006)
			:The all new 2006-2007 Classic line featured characters from the original series in updated forms. Hot Rod (now called Rodimus due to trademark reasons) was in the first wave of Autobots along with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. Due to most of the Classics lacking visible Autobot and Decepticon insignias, this figure lacks the distinctive Autobot symbol seen on the chest of all other versions of Hot Rod/Rodimus, to which fan companies have responded to with alternative stickers. His vehicle mode is based on an obscure Japanese Supercar, the Dome Zero, manufactured by DOME Co. Ltd in 1978.

			*'''''Hasbro Transformers Alternators'' Rodimus''' (2007)
			:The instructions present an alternate name for the figure: Rodimus Prime.
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	'''Rodimus''' is the name of five [[fictional character]]s from the [[Transformers]] series.		'''Rodimus''' is the name of five [[fictional character]]s from the [[Transformers]] series.

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'''Rodimus''' is the name of five [[fictional character]]s from the [[Transformers]] series.

==Transformers: Generation 1==
Rodimus was one of the names used by the 1986 Transformers character more commonly known as Hot Rod.
{{seealso|Hot Rod (Transformers)}}
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== Transformers: Energon ==
{{Infobox character
| name = Rodimus
| japanname = Rodimus Convoy
| image = rodimus-energon-carded.jpg
| caption = ''Energon'' Rodimus on card
| affiliation = Autobot
| subgroup = 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)
| alternatemodes = Truck-hot rod hybrid
| series = ''[[Transformers: Energon]]''
| engvoice = [[Paul Dobson (actor)|Paul Dobson]]
| japanvoice = [[Ryotaro Okiayu]]
|gender =Male
|first =
}}
Rodimus is a great military commander and a superior warrior, yet strives for peace and freedom. First at odds with Optimus Prime for his conduct of the war against the Decepticons, Rodimus eventually became Optimus' right-hand man and [[defacto]] [[commander]] of the Autobots when Optimus himself was unavailable.

=== Animated series ===
In the alternate universe of the 2003–2004 toyline and series, ''[[Transformers: Energon]]'', Rodimus (lacking the "Prime" suffix in English, but still called ''Rodimus Convoy'' in Japan) was a great leader on [[Cybertron (Unicron Trilogy)|Cybertron]] ages in the past and was viewed as a hero by many, including similar character [[Hot Shot (Transformers)|Hot Shot]]. Desiring to escape the war that had consumed the planet, Rodimus departed Cybertron with a contingent of like-minded troops, most of whom settled on an alien planetoid and became the energon-mining [[Omnicons]]. Still, Rodimus continued on his journey with [[Prowl (Transformers)|Prowl]] and [[Landmine (Transformers)|Landmine]], carrying the "flag of peace" from world to world.

At some point, Rodimus learned that the world known simply as Planet Q was under threat from the world-devourer, Unicron, but arrived too late to prevent its destruction. Years later, however, he encountered the planet's surviving ruler, [[Alpha Q]], and sided with him in his plan to use Energon to regenerate and restore all the worlds consumed by Unicron – a plan that put him in opposition with [[Optimus Prime (Unicron Trilogy)|Optimus Prime]] when they encountered each other once again. When [[Megatron (Unicron Trilogy)|Megatron]] succeeded in reactivating Unicron, however, Rodimus relented and submitted himself and his troops to Optimus Prime’s command, and they were integrated into the main Autobot force as the battles continued to defend Alpha Q's successfully-regenerated worlds against the Decepticons.

===Comics===
==== Dreamwave Productions ====
Rodimus also appeared in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''Energon'' Comic. In this continuity Rodimus's history in unclear, but he seems to be a veteran Autobot assigned to Earth. He acts as a mentor to many of the less experienced Autobots: for example he was the first to congratulate [[Ironhide]] when he overcame his fears to defeat [[Tidal Wave (Transformers)|Tidal Wave]]. He was one of the defenders of [[Toronto]] alongside [[Hot Shot (Transformers)|Hot Shot]], Red Alert, [[Hoist (Transformers)|Hoist]], [[Beachcomber (Transformers)|Beachcomber]] and [[Thrust (Transformers)|Thrust]], battling against [[Divebomb]] and a swarm of [[Terrorcon]] clones before receiving help from a very unlikely source - Megatron, resurrected in a new body by [[Optimus Prime (Unicron Trilogy)|Optimus Prime]]. The subsequent counterattack routed the Terrorcons.

==== Fun Publications ====
Rodimus appeared in the text story from [[Fun Publications]] called ''Force of Habit''. This story explained where he was during the events of the ''Cybertron'' story. [[Ultra Magnus]] was the commander of various Autobot ships sent to other planets in search for the Cyber Planet Keys. Rodimus served as captain of the [[Longbow (Transformers)|Longbow]] which was sent to [[Beta Aquarii]].

=== Toys ===
*'''''Transformers'' Energon Rodimus''' (2004)
:Rodimus transforms into a rocket-powered Cybertronic long-nose truck cab. He can also form the top or bottom half of a larger robot mode, compatible with any Energon Combat- or Mega-class Autobot combiner robot. He comes with a large flame-cannon with spring-loaded "flame" missile. His design is a homage to Rodimus Prime from Generation 1; it was later reused for the ''[[Transformers: Timelines]]'' and ''[[Shattered Glass]]'' versions of [[Thunderclash]].

*'''Deluxe Black Rodimus Convoy''' (2004)
:An exclusive black and red version of Rodimus was made available as a mail-away from ''[[TV Magazine]]'' in Japan, sent out in September 2004. This was a companion piece to the "Fire SL [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Grand Convoy]]" exclusive offered by the same magazine that was released a month earlier. [[Lucky Draw]] versions in gold and silver chrome were released in Japan.
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==2007 Shattered Glass==
{{Infobox character
| name = Rodimus/Rodimus Prime
| japanname =
| image = rodimus-sg-robot.jpg
| caption = ''Shattered Glass'' Rodimus in robot mode
| affiliation = Autobot
| subgroup = Convention Exclusives, Deluxe Vehicles
| function = Warrior
| rank = 8
| partner =
| motto = "''To the victor go the profits.''"
| alternatemodes = Sports Car, Sports Car/Helicopter
| series = ''[[Transformers: Timelines]]''
| voiceby =
}}
''Timelines'' Rodimus is a [[BotCon]] 2008 exclusive recolor of ''Classic'' Rodimus in black that is based on Black Rodimus. An evil alternate version of the ''Generation 1'' character, according to the comic writers his personality is based on [[Welcome back kotter#Vincent "Vinnie" Barbarino|Vinnie Barbarino]] from the TV series ''[[Welcome Back, Kotter]]'', using variants of Vinnie's famous put-downs. His new appearance has inspiration from the facial hair of parallel universe [[Spock|Mister Spock]] from the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series|Star Trek]]'' episode "[[Mirror, Mirror (Star Trek)|Mirror, Mirror]]".

Although Rodimus plays the part of the brash youth, he is actually very intelligent, and has no loyalty to [[Optimus Prime (other incarnations)#Transformers: Timelines (Shattered Glass)|Optimus Prime]]; only his own personal gain. According to his biography, Rodimus used to be leader of the Wreckers, a mercenary group hired by Optimus Prime; but after the deaths of the other members, he joined the Autobot Seekers under the command of [[Goldbug (Transformers)#Transformers: Timelines|Goldbug]].

===Comics===
==== Fun Publications ====
Rodimus appeared as a member of Optimus Prime's forces in the ''Transformers Timelines'' story "[[Shattered Glass (Transformers)|Shattered Glass]]." When the Decepticons attacked the ''Ark'' launch site, [[Blurr#Transformers: Timelines|Blurr]], Goldbug and Rodimus competed for who could destroy the most Decepticons, but thanks to [[Cliffjumper]], the Decepticons were successful.<ref>{{cite comic |colorist=Espen Grundetjern |date=Botcon 2008 |editor=Pete Sinclair & Brian Savage |inker=[[Don Figueroa]] |issue=3 |letterer=Jesse Wittenrich |penciller=Don Figueroa |publisher=Fun Publications |story=Shattered Glass |title=Transformers Timelines |volume=2 |writer=Pete Sinclair & Benson Yee}}</ref>

Rodimus appeared in the text-based fiction ''Dungeons & Dinobots'' as one of the Autobots who attacked the Arch-Ayr fuel dump. Sent to capture rogue Dinobots for the Autobots, he was part of the group that captured [[Swoop (Transformers)#Transformers: Timelines|Swoop]]. Together with Blurr, he then tracked [[Grimlock#Transformers: Timelines|Grimlock]], but ran into competition with the Decepticon allies [[Sideswipe (Transformers)#Transformers: Timelines|Sideswipe]] and Cliffjumper. After Grimlock bit off his left hand Ratchet replaced it with a circular saw (a reference to one of the original Rodimus' melee weapons in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'').

In the story ''Do Over'', Rodimus and several Autobots loyal to him stole the ''Ark'' and flew it to Earth. Fighting the Decepticon ship ''Nemesis'' on the way, the ''Ark'' was shot down by the human military and crash landed in the ocean.

Rodimus gained the help of the criminal [[Witwicky family]], believing they would help him learn more about Earth. After fighting Goldbug for leadership of the Autobots, he renamed himself Rodimus Prime. His first attack on the humans was to take control of the base controlling a human military satellite and use it to blackmail the humans into making him the leader of the world. The Decepticons were able to break into the base, where [[Heatwave (Transformers)#Transformers: Timelines|Heatwave]] used his ability to control machines to have the satellite fire on its own controls and then destroy itself.<ref>{{cite book|date=May 1, 2009|publisher=[[Fun Publications]]|author=[[Trent Troop]] and [[Greg Sepelak]]|title=[[Eye in the Sky (Transformers)|Eye in the Sky]]}}</ref>

===Games===
[[image:sgrodimus-Legends.png|left|thumb|240px|''Shattered Glass'' Rodimus in the Transformers Legends game]]
The ''Shattered Glass'' storyline was highlighted in a November 2014 event for the 2012 mobile game [[Transformers Legends]]. The event featured Megatron, Ravage and Soundwave confronting Goldbug, Grimlock, Ricochet and Rodimus.<ref>https://transformers-legends.fandom.com/wiki/Shattered_Glass</ref>

=== Toys ===
* '''''Hasbro Transformers Titanium'' Menasor''' (2007)
:A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Titanium|Titanium]]'' [[Rodimus Prime]] in ''Generation 1'' Motormaster colors was produced exclusively for the [[Comic-Con International|San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2007. The toy's bio stated that it was indeed ''Generation 1'' Menasor. This toy can be repurposed as ''Shattered Glass'' Rodimus.

*'''''Hasbro Transformers Timelines'' Voyager Megatron with Divebomb and Deluxe Rodimus''' (2008)
:''Shattered Glass'' Rodimus was a black/purple recolor of ''Classic'' Rodimus available only at [[BotCon]] 2008. He came packaged together with ''Shattered Glass'' Megatron and Divebomb.

*'''''CHMS ''Deluxe Rodimus''' (2011)
:A reproduction of ''Shattered Glass'' Rodimus was released in 2011 by CHMS. This toy featured a slightly different beard to tell it apart.

*'''''Hasbro Transformers Generations Power of the Primes'' Leader Evolution Rodimus Unicronus (2018)
:Although sold with evil Decepticon faction symbols, a set of Reprolabels made for this toy include evil Autobot symbols to turn the toy into Shattered Glass Rodimus Prime.

*'''''Hasbro Transformers Generations Shattered Glass'' Rodimus vs. Sideswipe and Whisper''' (2023)

*'''''Hasbro Transformers Timelines'' Voyager Rodimus Prime''' (unreleased)
:According to interviews with Fun Publications one of the toys they intended to do but never around to was recoloring ''Generations'' Voyager Springer into ''Shattered Glass'' Rodimus Prime. This figure was intended to be part of the sixth wave of Transformers Subscriptions Service figures. When Fun Publications learned their contract with Hasbro was ending after the fifth Subscription Service they unsuccessfully attempted to get Hasbro to substitute ''Shattered Glass'' Rodimus Prime for the final figure of wave five.

[[image:sgrodimus-yolopark.jpg|right|thumb|240px|'''''Yolopark ''Shattered Glass'' Rodimus]]
*'''''Yolopark AMK Mini Series'' Mirror Image Rodimus''' (unreleased)

*Several [https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace/games/toys/?tag=Rodimus parts for Rodimus] are available on [[Shapeways]].

{{seealso|Calidus}}
{{seealso|Flame Dark Commander}}
{{seealso|High-Que and Bolt-Action}}
{{seealso|Optiaim vs. Hot Flame}}
{{seealso|Phoenix Blaster and Cavalier Rifle}}
{{seealso|Revolt (Mechanic Toys)}}
{{seealso|Shadow Scythe}}
{{seealso|Terror (DX9 Toys)}}

===Gallery===
<gallery>
image:rodimusprime-tfss6.jpg|Unreleased TFSS Rodimus Prime
</gallery>
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==Aligned Continuity==
===Books===
Rodimus was featured as a character in ''[[Transformers: Retribution]]'', where he was similar to his Hot Rod incarnation but presumably called Rodimus for copyright reasons.

===Games===

==Transformers Cinematic Universe==
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|image =
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|series = ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]''
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}}

===Fun Publications===
The bio for the Botcon 2015 version of Megatron reveals that he comes from an alternate reality where Megatron achieved victory during events similar to ''Dark of the Moon'' and killed both Optimus and Sentinel Prime. However, Rodimus Prime then arose to challenge him, facing him in a battle that Megatron ultimately chose to flee, resulting in him ending up in the [[Axiom Nexus]].

See also: [[Hot Rod (Transformers)#Transformers Cinematic Universe|Hot Rod]]
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===Toys===
*'''''Dark of the Moon'' Legion Class Rodimus''' (2011)
:A redeco of the ''Universe'' Legends Rodimus. On the United States market, he is only available as a Walmart exclusive, as the "Bonus" figure in a pack with Bumblebee and Soundwave, as "Bumblebee / Soundwave with Rodimus" 3-pack

==References==
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[[Category:2004 toys]]
[[Category:2008 toys]]
[[Category:2023 toys]]
[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Combiners (Transformers)]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Productions characters]]
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[[Category:Fictional characters introduced in 2004]]
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[[Category:Fictional characters with superhuman durability]]
[[Category:Fictional characters with superhuman longevity]]
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[[Category:Fictional commanders]]
[[Category:Fun Publications characters]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers: Energon characters]]
[[Category:Transformers: Combiner Wars characters]]

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