Power of the Primes Rodimus Unicronus

*I saw the millions, the naked and the dead.*

Series: Power of the Primes
Year: 2018
Allegiance: Decepticon
Class: Leader

When Autobot Hot Rod is corrupted by the dark power of the Matrix of Chaos, he evolves to Rodimus Unicronus. Rodimus Unicronus, aka Rodimus Cron, operates as a weapon of chaos. He eliminates anyone who stands in his way without hesitation, and without regard for consequence. With the dark energy of Unicron following through his spark, Rodimus Cron fears no mortal and answers only to his master. Turned against all he once stood for, the Autobot formerly known as Hot Rod now lives for a single purpose: destroy the Matrix of Leadership and any bot who bears it.

Please be aware that this is not a review, as I have never had this figure in hand. The pictures were provided by my good buddy James aka Caked-Up and I have reviewed other versions of this toy, which are are linked below for reference.

Remarks: Rodimus Unicronus is a repaint (with a modified head) of Power of the Primes Rodimus Prime, whom I have previously reviewed. The figure's new paintjob is based on Shattered Glass Rodimus, but in this case he is not from another universe, but rather depicting a version of Rodimus Prime that has become corrupted by Unicron. The new head (in super mode) features a goatee and shades and is considered by many to be a homage to Motörhead singer Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, who had passed away a few years before this figure came out. Rodimus Unicronus comes with a Matrix of Chaos instead of the first figure's Matrix of Leadership, but is otherwise identical in terms of accessories. It's smaller robot mode has been referred to as "Nemesis Hot Rod".