Hot Zone (6" Titanium) [Target Exclusive]
Vehicle ModeRobot Mode
Allegiance: Autobot
Price: $20 (U.S.)
Difficulty of Transformation: Medium
Color Scheme: Light pastel blue, black, light milky gray, and some silver, red, and dull metallic gold
Rating: 9.3

(NOTE: Because this is a repaint, this is not a full-blown review. This mainly covers any changes made to the mold and the color scheme, and merely compares it to Titanium RiD Optimus Prime. For a review on the mold itself, read the review of Titanium RiD Optimus Prime here.)

    "Hot Zone", the new trademark-friendly name for the G1 Protectobot Hot Spot, is, like his namesake, a light blue firetruck-- an emergency vehicle coloration of a different kind than the usual red you (or, at least, I) see on the streets. By itself the light blue would be kinda blah, but using black and red really contrast well against the pastel blue, and just make the whole-shebang look pretty nifty. This particularly pertains to Hot Zone's robot mode, which is brimming with excellently done paint apps-- the red sash, the silver paint detailing that's almot prevalent in this mode as the black, the bits of metallic gold for a bit of added color-- it really all comes together quite well, not just referencing G1 Hot Spot but adding a bit to the "baby blue/red/black" emergency vehicle color scheme. Unfortunately, this corucopia of colors doesn't extend quite as well to vehicle mode, with the rather-nifty-looking Autobot emergency symbols, the painted windows/window wipers, and a long red stripe lengthwise across the sides being the only paint apps of note. (The red line also tends to be a bit messy on most copies I've seen, sadly.)
    Hot Zone doesn't have any mold changes, but the RiD Prime look in robot mode really exemplifies his "Protectobot general" side, so I think even with the Prime-esque head it works well for this character.
    Titanium Hot Zone is a pretty nice color scheme on one of the better 6" Titaniums, and a unique twist on the typical red fire truck color scheme. Overall I like it a bit more than the 6" Titanium RiD Prime color scheme... but it's also $5 U.S. more and doesn't come with a stand, so as far as value goes I'd have to recommend RiD Prime more. If it's pure looks that matter most to you, though, then get Hot Zone instead.


Hot Zone Character Bio:
UNIQUE FEATURE: Fluid cannons fire flame-suppressing foam, or EM foam that shorts out Decepticons.
Filled with what seems like boundless energy, Hot Zone never stops moving. It is never a restless motion, but the movement of an individual constantly ready to spring into action. More than any other Autobot, he is ready for battle at a moment’s notice, diving in and fighting with a warrior’s instinct that is second to none. Other Autobots take inspiration from his energy, following him cheerfully into the very heart of danger, and, thanks to his skills, always emerging unscathed.
Strength: 9.0
Intelligence: 7.0
Speed: 5.0
Endurance: 9.0
Rank: 8.0
Courage: 10.0
Fireblast: 9.0
Skill: 8.0

Review by Beastbot

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