

Ratchet has taken on a more rugged form, that of an SUV emergency vehicle. This review will focus on the modifciations made to the sculpt for this release.

Autobot Ratchet is a modification of this sculpt with new colors, so check out that figure review for a more detailed look at that sculpt. However, it would be only now in 2009 that a whole new sculpt was developed for new versions of Ironhide and Ratchet.Įarlier this year I already reviewed the first release of this figure, Ironhide. It would be until years later in 2005 when the Botcon 2005 exclusives included Ironhide and Ratchet based on the Energon Tow-Line figure with modified heads. The thing is, neither looked much like their animated counterparts. Both figures were based on the same basic sculpt with some minor modifications (namely, the siren) and colors. Anyhow, one of the most signifcant differences were Ironhide and Ratchet.

Bumblebee had a face mask instead of nose and mouth, Megatron had a trigger on his.crotch. Almost every Transformers figure significantly deviated in appearance from his on-screen counterpart somehow. It’s a fight for the universe and the outcome rests with you! Change your exciting AUTOBOT RATCHET figure from race-to-the-rescue ambulance mode to thrilling robot mode with a medical dispenser that converts to a combat blade for high-octane, high-energy action!īack in the days of Generation One, the term "show accurate" hadn't even entered the lexicon of Transformers fans. He’s still the finest medic the AUTOBOTS® have at their disposal, but these days he’s more distracted by his bad memories than his late nights.
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Years of war and a series of tragic encounters with MEGATRON have tempered his good nature, leaving him with a melancholy edge and a sour bedside manner. The only thing that kept him from true greatness was his constant partying. Retailer: General (Toys R Us, Target, Wal-Mart etc.)īack on CYBERTRON, AUTOBOT RATCHET was the best mechanic and machinist around. Price Point: $10.99 (varies depending on retailer) "Transformers Universe 2.0" Decepticon Drag Strip Toy Review.
