This 80sTees.com exclusive Transformers t-shirt feature the artwork that appeared on the box for the G1 Rodimus Prime action figure. Following the death of Optimus Prime during the Battle of Autobot City, the Matrix of Leadership was given to Hot Rod. The turbo-revving Hot Rod became the leader of the Autobots and was named Rodimus Prime. When Optimus Prime was brought back to life during the Hate Plague, Rodimus Prime gave his rank up to Optimus Prime, and once again became Hot Rod.