Hot Rod (aka Rodimus and Hot Rodimus) is brash and headstrong, with an overwhelming self-self belief that borders on conceitedness. Kup has assumed the function of mentor and marketing consultant to the impetuous young Hot Rod, offering him knowledge and recommendation whilst he needs it (although Hot Rod rarely feels that he does, much to Kup's annoyance). Arcee also serves as a calming affect on Hot Rod, and has a tendency to both fear about him when he isn't round, or deride and tease him whilst he's. Their dating is opposed, however pleasant. Exactly how deep Hot Rod's feelings for Arcee would possibly run is unknown. In assessment, his Rodimus Prime character—at the same time as still headstrong and stubborn—appears to be afflicted by a severe lack of confidence, regularly doubting his personal choices and expressing distress over his role as an Autobot leader. Of direction, plenty of this comes from comparisons with his former commander Optimus Prime—and let's...