Title:
Ratchet Deluxe
Description:
Autobot Ratchet (Deluxe, 2008)
Takara release date: March 27, 2010
Takara ID number: TA-04
Accessories: Hammer, wrench, screwdriver, can opener
Known designers: Eric Siebenaler (Hasbro)
First shipping in the second wave of Animated Deluxes, Ratchet transforms into a stylized ambulance. In robot mode, his "magnets” are simulated by spring-loaded pieces in the underside of his forearms that flip up through his open hands. He also features a veritable arsenal of fix-it tools that attach to the undeployed magnets to simulate him holding them, so you too can experience the glee of having the old coot savagely beat someone with a servo-wrench. These tools can store in his backpack in robot mode, but cannot be stored in his vehicle mode.
The "war wound” on his left forearm is actually a socket into which one may peg the EMP generator included with the Deluxe Lockdown toy. Early releases of the Ratchet toy had the peg slightly too long, forcing the EMP to pop out of the socket. Later releases (basically most everything beyond the original "test market” release) had a shorter peg, allowing the EMP to clip in just fine.
At least on some samples of the toy, his vehicle mode does not hold together very well at all. His legs are also prone to popping off at the thigh swivel, though fortunately they pop right back on.
The TakaraTomy release of Ratchet, in the first wave of their take on the line, features a far, far shinier paint job. Ratchet’s hood, roof, and legs are painted in a metallic red, and the non-metallic red paint apps are considerably glossier than the Hasbro toy. The toy is cast in a lighter, off-white plastic instead of gray, and also possesses a full-color Autobot symbol.
Takara release date: March 27, 2010
Takara ID number: TA-04
Accessories: Hammer, wrench, screwdriver, can opener
Known designers: Eric Siebenaler (Hasbro)
First shipping in the second wave of Animated Deluxes, Ratchet transforms into a stylized ambulance. In robot mode, his "magnets” are simulated by spring-loaded pieces in the underside of his forearms that flip up through his open hands. He also features a veritable arsenal of fix-it tools that attach to the undeployed magnets to simulate him holding them, so you too can experience the glee of having the old coot savagely beat someone with a servo-wrench. These tools can store in his backpack in robot mode, but cannot be stored in his vehicle mode.
The "war wound” on his left forearm is actually a socket into which one may peg the EMP generator included with the Deluxe Lockdown toy. Early releases of the Ratchet toy had the peg slightly too long, forcing the EMP to pop out of the socket. Later releases (basically most everything beyond the original "test market” release) had a shorter peg, allowing the EMP to clip in just fine.
At least on some samples of the toy, his vehicle mode does not hold together very well at all. His legs are also prone to popping off at the thigh swivel, though fortunately they pop right back on.
The TakaraTomy release of Ratchet, in the first wave of their take on the line, features a far, far shinier paint job. Ratchet’s hood, roof, and legs are painted in a metallic red, and the non-metallic red paint apps are considerably glossier than the Hasbro toy. The toy is cast in a lighter, off-white plastic instead of gray, and also possesses a full-color Autobot symbol.
Theme:
Animated
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
2008
Country:
United States
Series:
Animated
Date Added:
2023-04-18 20:21:27
Date Added:
2023-04-18 20:21:27
