Universe/Classics Ratchet CONFIRMED!

Shin Densetsu · 11-24-2008, 07:29 PM

BBTS has just put up a pre-order listing for Wave 6, which includes Ratchet!

Dark Ramjet · 11-24-2008, 07:32 PM

Cool, guess I'm gonna be picking one of these up.

Runamuck · 11-24-2008, 07:41 PM

So, the pic we've seen of Ratchet is confirmed to be the Henkei version? Or is that just hearsay? Because that figure just looks like something Hasbro would do. It looks cheap.

big hank · 11-24-2008, 07:43 PM

I'll be getting hot Shot for sure, and I'll pick up Ratchet, it'll save me a repaint!

Chosen · 11-24-2008, 07:43 PM

That image of a Universe/Henkei Ratchet is not yet confirmed to be either.

Shin Densetsu · 11-24-2008, 07:47 PM

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So, the pic we've seen of Ratchet is confirmed to be the Henkei version? Or is that just hearsay? Because that figure just looks like something Hasbro would do. It looks cheap.

The pics that I attached are of the Henkei prototype, and the colored shots. The colored one is what you will be seeing for Henkei, as for the Classics/Universe version, I'm not sure, which is why I posted the question at the end of the news post. I hope some of the aspects of the Henkei version like the G1 homaged license plate, make it to the Universe version.

Optimus Scourge · 11-24-2008, 08:02 PM

I'm glad to hear he is coming.

Honestly, I stick to the Classics myself, for money reasons, so, I will make do.

Smokescreen GT · 11-24-2008, 08:16 PM

Since Universe Ratchet is now confirmed, I guess I can cancel my preorder for the Henkei version and just wait a few more months. It'll save me some extra cash. Should be interesting to see if there are any substantial differences between the versions.

Ktulu · 11-24-2008, 08:25 PM

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Honestly, I stick to the Classics myself, for money reasons, so, I will make do.

Same. IMO the Henkei figures that are better are only marginally so anyway, not enough to warrant the higher prices. If I want to change any of the decos in any way I can usually do it easily on the cheap with a Hasbro release!

trebleshot · 11-24-2008, 09:42 PM

Well, it was kind of expected, but it's still nice to have some sort of confirmation. I will gladly pick it up at retail. Hopefully, they are able to fix the neck issue.

Flint · 11-24-2008, 09:51 PM

This is most excellent news. Ratchet is on my list to buy for sure.

Eric · 11-24-2008, 10:26 PM

I'm not that surprised. I mean, if we got Ironhide, we'd have to get Ratchet.

Megatron 127 · 11-24-2008, 11:02 PM

Awesome. Hopefully he comes with a remolded head.

Venksta · 11-25-2008, 03:02 AM

Cool, another choice as far as paint apps. Looking forward to what the Universe version looks like.

Robogeek28 · 11-25-2008, 07:42 AM

Since I'm already getting the Henkei version,at that price I'll wait for this version to show up in stores. Same with Hotshot, BBTS' price is just too greedy for my liking.

fosterlager · 11-25-2008, 09:15 AM

Whatever version that is, the homage license plate is stone-cold WIN.

Runamuck · 11-25-2008, 11:16 AM

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Whatever version that is, the homage license plate is stone-cold WIN.

"H3L PO2"? I don't get what that means...

Shin Densetsu · 11-25-2008, 11:18 AM

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"H3L PO2"? I don't get what that means...

I think it is supposed to mean "help please", it's on an old Marvel cover with a frightened Ratchet.

Runamuck · 11-25-2008, 11:31 AM

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I think it is supposed to mean "help please", it's on an old Marvel cover with a frightened Ratchet.

Ah, yes. I remember that one. It was when he was meshed with Megatron, right?

fosterlager · 11-25-2008, 07:05 PM

trebleshot · 11-25-2008, 07:07 PM

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Ah, yes. I remember that one. It was when he was meshed with Megatron, right?

Yeah, that's the issue. It was right after a space bridge explosion. Actually, the license plate says "H3L PU2". The "2" is supposed to be a backward "S", like the sign on the comic.

Quite awesome, indeed. That's one thing that has me so enamored with this line, as it throws in all these little nods that people outside the fandom would never catch but turn us into giddy school girls.

Ktulu · 11-25-2008, 09:27 PM

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That's one thing that has me so enamored with this line, as it throws in all these little nods that people outside the fandom would never catch but turn us into giddy school girls.

But but but Hasbro didn't put red on that one spot on that other figure...I thought they hated us!

trebleshot · 11-25-2008, 09:33 PM

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But but but Hasbro didn't put red on that one spot on that other figure...I thought they hated us!

Yeah, I mean, they gave Ratchet and Ironhide heads! WTF?!

Megatronwp38 · 11-26-2008, 01:04 PM

yah for Universe Ratchet!

C.I.A.D. · 11-26-2008, 02:52 PM

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Quite awesome, indeed. That's one thing that has me so enamored with this line, as it throws in all these little nods that people outside the fandom would never catch but turn us into giddy school girls.

Amen.

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Optimus Scourge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 1,587	I'm glad to hear he is coming. Honestly, I stick to the Classics myself, for money reasons, so, I will make do. __________________

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trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Well, it was kind of expected, but it's still nice to have some sort of confirmation. I will gladly pick it up at retail. Hopefully, they are able to fix the neck issue. __________________

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Flint Turd Ferguson Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pit, Staten Island, NY Posts: 800	This is most excellent news. Ratchet is on my list to buy for sure. __________________ Help a brotha out.. buy my stuff

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Venksta Its in the details Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 64	Cool, another choice as far as paint apps. Looking forward to what the Universe version looks like. __________________ Venksta's 3d Artworks

11-25-2008, 07:07 PM	#21
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by Runamuck Ah, yes. I remember that one. It was when he was meshed with Megatron, right? Yeah, that's the issue. It was right after a space bridge explosion. Actually, the license plate says "H3L PU2". The "2" is supposed to be a backward "S", like the sign on the comic. Quite awesome, indeed. That's one thing that has me so enamored with this line, as it throws in all these little nods that people outside the fandom would never catch but turn us into giddy school girls. __________________