Hot Rod is a headstrong young Autobot warrior that transforms into a futuristic sports car. During the Transformers battle with Unicron, he opens the Matrix of Leadership. This transforms Hot Rod into Rodimus Prime and destroys Unicron.
Rodimus Prime (also just Rodimus) is a taller more mature version of Hot Rod. He has gained much wisdom in the transformation, but resents being thrust into the leadership role.
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First Appearance:
- Hot Rod: The Transformers: The Movie #1 (December 1986)
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Rodimus Prime: The Transformers: The Movie #3 (February 1987)