Review: ROTF Ratchet Deluxe Edition

[SMHFConvoy]

Someone on either Sector 70 or 2005 boards did a mod on this figure. They suggested swapping the feet so the spur that sticks out in vehicle mode is the one that is hinged.

[Grievous]

I personally love this figure...and I would dare say this Ratchet
has been the biggest surprise of the entire ROTF toy line for me.

The vehicle mode is flawed but still looks pretty cool...but the robot
mode is where this figure really shines. His proportions are great
with good articulation and he also has heel toes...which is one
of my favourite design choices (Also see Human Alliance Bumblebee)
There is kibble...but nowhere near as much as his wave mate Brawn.

His wrist mounted gun is a little big to be completely movie accurate
but it still looks pretty slick and his deco is great...I really love that
sickly safety green.

This mold is 10 times better than the voyager and really deserves
a chance. Hopefully in future it will be given a Red Alert, Inferno or
First Aid repaint so others may-be encouraged to purchase it.





Deluxe Ratchet may not be the best...but he sure is worth a pick up.
8 Out Of 10

[lcz128]

Someone on either Sector 70 or 2005 boards did a mod on this figure. They suggested swapping the feet so the spur that sticks out in vehicle mode is the one that is hinged.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radico...e-ratchet.html that?

[Kyle]

A simple solution to weaken the springs in right arm to stop the gun from popping out:

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=7091


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[Autocon]

why did they include this gimmick? i dont understand

[Kyle]

I actually like the gimmick... think it's kinda cool (when it's working properly as intended... )

[Autocon]

whats it meant to do exactly?

[STL]

While I am quite a fan of the robot mode and transformation over the Voyager, I think that the scale and the alt mode really hurt it as a toy. Hope the fact they're making activator movie BB and maybe a Jazz down the line might even the scale out if you use Voyager Prime, Deluxe Irionhide + Ratchet, and two activators but otherwise scale's a big no-no on this fella.