Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet
Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 8:49PM CDT
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That's right folks thanks to our fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999 we have a video of the much anticipated War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet! Fans have been abuzz over this redux of the Siege Ironhide mold with his clever medbay mode and head crest which may be spot on for some, or completely wrong for others. Like him or love him most fans agree that Ratchet is one of the classic G1 pantheon and is a welcome addition to the Siege roster. Plus with all the battle damage deco's and these Weaponizers exploding all over the place it's about time we get someone on the battlefield who knows his way around a box of bandages.
Is your shelf ready for the original Transformers 'doc'? Who's the first Micromaster in your collection to visit his medbay mode? Let us know in the forums and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!
From Chuckdawg1999's post:
"The Doctor is in the HOUSE! Siege Ratchet is fantastic G1 inspired update to the classic character. Retooled from Ironhide Ratchet features a few new accessories including a wrench! Set to be a Walgreens exclusive this is definitely worth the pick-up."
Is your shelf ready for the original Transformers 'doc'? Who's the first Micromaster in your collection to visit his medbay mode? Let us know in the forums and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!
From Chuckdawg1999's post:
"The Doctor is in the HOUSE! Siege Ratchet is fantastic G1 inspired update to the classic character. Retooled from Ironhide Ratchet features a few new accessories including a wrench! Set to be a Walgreens exclusive this is definitely worth the pick-up."
Credit(s): Chuckdawg1999
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Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033546)
Posted by william-james88 on August 6th, 2019 @ 9:00pm CDT
Same with my neck of the woods, Canada really shit the bed when it comes to Siege. TRU is way behind. I know Americans may think our stocked shelves look fun, but its easy to have full shelves when its old product no one in interested in buying.
Posted by william-james88 on August 6th, 2019 @ 9:00pm CDT
Skritz wrote:My local Wal Mart and TRU are still stuck in Wave 1 except for some Battlemasters and, sometimes, an odd deluxe popping up.
Same with my neck of the woods, Canada really shit the bed when it comes to Siege. TRU is way behind. I know Americans may think our stocked shelves look fun, but its easy to have full shelves when its old product no one in interested in buying.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033548)
Posted by Skritz on August 6th, 2019 @ 9:07pm CDT
Titans Return and POTP were slightly quicker but Siege is the king of shelf-warming anything that isn't Optimus and Megatron.
Posted by Skritz on August 6th, 2019 @ 9:07pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Skritz wrote:My local Wal Mart and TRU are still stuck in Wave 1 except for some Battlemasters and, sometimes, an odd deluxe popping up.
Same with my neck of the woods, Canada really **** the bed when it comes to Siege. TRU is way behind. I know Americans may think our stocked shelves look fun, but its easy to have full shelves when its old product no one in interested in buying.
Titans Return and POTP were slightly quicker but Siege is the king of shelf-warming anything that isn't Optimus and Megatron.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033549)
Posted by Ironhidensh on August 6th, 2019 @ 9:08pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on August 6th, 2019 @ 9:08pm CDT
If you are searching Walmart for Jetfire, don't just limit your search to the Transformers section.
One of my Walmart's had them in the Jurassic park section.
One of my Walmart's had them in the Jurassic park section.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033550)
Posted by Skritz on August 6th, 2019 @ 9:09pm CDT
Well, didn't he technically crash on prehistoric Earth in the G1 toon?
Posted by Skritz on August 6th, 2019 @ 9:09pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:If you are searching Walmart for Jetfire, don't just limit your search to the Transformers section.
One of my Walmart's had them in the Jurassic park section.
Well, didn't he technically crash on prehistoric Earth in the G1 toon?
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033551)
Posted by william-james88 on August 6th, 2019 @ 9:13pm CDT
Oh man, my TRUs have seas of Megatrons. Only Optimus figures are moving.
Posted by william-james88 on August 6th, 2019 @ 9:13pm CDT
Skritz wrote:william-james88 wrote:Skritz wrote:My local Wal Mart and TRU are still stuck in Wave 1 except for some Battlemasters and, sometimes, an odd deluxe popping up.
Same with my neck of the woods, Canada really **** the bed when it comes to Siege. TRU is way behind. I know Americans may think our stocked shelves look fun, but its easy to have full shelves when its old product no one in interested in buying.
Titans Return and POTP were slightly quicker but Siege is the king of shelf-warming anything that isn't Optimus and Megatron.
Oh man, my TRUs have seas of Megatrons. Only Optimus figures are moving.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033556)
Posted by Flashwave on August 6th, 2019 @ 10:04pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on August 6th, 2019 @ 10:04pm CDT
How did you find Ratchet on Ebay? I have been watching for a while and all I can find are the silly TCG Cards
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033560)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on August 6th, 2019 @ 10:42pm CDT
Zing!!!
Posted by Nemesis Destron on August 6th, 2019 @ 10:42pm CDT
Skritz wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:If you are searching Walmart for Jetfire, don't just limit your search to the Transformers section.
One of my Walmart's had them in the Jurassic park section.
Well, didn't he technically crash on prehistoric Earth in the G1 toon?
Zing!!!
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033562)
Posted by cloudballoon on August 6th, 2019 @ 10:45pm CDT
In my neck of the wood (Markham, Ontario). The selfwarming figures are Megatron, Skytread, Shockwave in Wave 1, Wave 2 is only slowly starting to appear more regularly but I see many Chromia with no other bots next to the fembot. I got my Starscream a month ago and I still haven't found any Soundwave. It's really tough this year to hunt for TF. I used to be able to get 90% of my TF at Toys R Us, and often on sale. This year, maybe 25-30% comes from TRU. I have to get it at Walmart, I don't see the figures at TRU for me to do returns after 90 days!
Posted by cloudballoon on August 6th, 2019 @ 10:45pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Oh man, my TRUs have seas of Megatrons. Only Optimus figures are moving.
In my neck of the wood (Markham, Ontario). The selfwarming figures are Megatron, Skytread, Shockwave in Wave 1, Wave 2 is only slowly starting to appear more regularly but I see many Chromia with no other bots next to the fembot. I got my Starscream a month ago and I still haven't found any Soundwave. It's really tough this year to hunt for TF. I used to be able to get 90% of my TF at Toys R Us, and often on sale. This year, maybe 25-30% comes from TRU. I have to get it at Walmart, I don't see the figures at TRU for me to do returns after 90 days!
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033567)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 6th, 2019 @ 11:39pm CDT
Wish I'd have known this when I ran to Wal-Mart earlier
I did a quick once through then checked the top shelves and didn't find him. But, they apparently reorganized, so hopefully they should be stocking everything again next week
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 6th, 2019 @ 11:39pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:If you are searching Walmart for Jetfire, don't just limit your search to the Transformers section.
One of my Walmart's had them in the Jurassic park section.
Wish I'd have known this when I ran to Wal-Mart earlier
I did a quick once through then checked the top shelves and didn't find him. But, they apparently reorganized, so hopefully they should be stocking everything again next week
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033569)
Posted by Madeus Prime on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:21am CDT
Posted by Madeus Prime on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:21am CDT
By some miracle, Spokane stores are getting their act together with resupplying their toy departments. In the last five days I've encountered the latest waves of Studio Series, Siege, and Cyberverse, INCLUDING store exclusives!
On that note, buy Siege Jetfire. Just. Do. It.
On that note, buy Siege Jetfire. Just. Do. It.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033571)
Posted by bacem on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:40am CDT
i would if i have extra fund. 160$ is not something that i can leisurely drop on a single figure, on my current situation, unfortunately.
Posted by bacem on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:40am CDT
Madeus Prime wrote:On that note, buy Siege Jetfire. Just. Do. It.
i would if i have extra fund. 160$ is not something that i can leisurely drop on a single figure, on my current situation, unfortunately.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033573)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:52am CDT
A seller from Hong Kong had some. It's a TRU exclusive over there.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:52am CDT
Flashwave wrote:How did you find Ratchet on Ebay? I have been watching for a while and all I can find are the silly TCG Cards
A seller from Hong Kong had some. It's a TRU exclusive over there.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033580)
Posted by Emerje on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:39am CDT
Posted by Emerje on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:39am CDT
I've come to realize how broken Target's stock notification is online. I hit the button when we first reported the Rain Makers were in stock there since it was gone when I checked, but it just randomly emails me to say it's back in stock, sometimes only minutes after I hit the button. Hopefully I'll either catch it online or find it in the store.
Also those seemingly finished Spinister stock photos.
Emerje
Also those seemingly finished Spinister stock photos.
Emerje
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033582)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:55am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:55am CDT
Hm nope. I liked Spinister a lot in the Marvel UK comics but I don't care for this figure. I not sure why. He's never had the best design anyways but the body looks boring and the chopper kibble at back (particularly the tail end) just looks bad to me. Was never fond of his colour layout either. Easy pass.
(still can't figure out what they were thinking with that Rumble either)
(still can't figure out what they were thinking with that Rumble either)
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033588)
Posted by Cyberpath on August 7th, 2019 @ 3:40am CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on August 7th, 2019 @ 3:40am CDT
"It appears to be a robot of unknown classification.
With his size and probable strength, he will make an excellent Decepticon!"
Yay, I finally have Siege Skyfire! (No thanks to you, Amazon!)
Now, lets find out if he's worth it.
With his size and probable strength, he will make an excellent Decepticon!"
Yay, I finally have Siege Skyfire! (No thanks to you, Amazon!)
Now, lets find out if he's worth it.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033589)
Posted by frogbat on August 7th, 2019 @ 3:46am CDT
Posted by frogbat on August 7th, 2019 @ 3:46am CDT
The more I see of spinister, the more I like him. Find it’s Cool he’s getting his own mould.. more deceptions are always welcome.. choppers are awesome... my main criticism is that it’s odd in a line with target masters as a main component, he isn’t being shipped with them. I like his weapons, but I’m guessing his original target asters might be candidates for a battlemaster pack.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033592)
Posted by Deadput on August 7th, 2019 @ 4:37am CDT
One of them is getting released later in the Battlemaster line, Singe is part of the same wave as Rung.
Hairsplitter is part of Skywarp's Amazon exclusive set under the new name Shrute
Posted by Deadput on August 7th, 2019 @ 4:37am CDT
frogbat wrote:The more I see of spinister, the more I like him. Find it’s Cool he’s getting his own mould.. more deceptions are always welcome.. choppers are awesome... my main criticism is that it’s odd in a line with target masters as a main component, he isn’t being shipped with them. I like his weapons, but I’m guessing his original target asters might be candidates for a battlemaster pack.
One of them is getting released later in the Battlemaster line, Singe is part of the same wave as Rung.
Hairsplitter is part of Skywarp's Amazon exclusive set under the new name Shrute
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033603)
Posted by Flashwave on August 7th, 2019 @ 8:28am CDT
I know this, but I can't pull it up in the search results, even as a Sold Listing. All I get is the cards
Posted by Flashwave on August 7th, 2019 @ 8:28am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Flashwave wrote:How did you find Ratchet on Ebay? I have been watching for a while and all I can find are the silly TCG Cards
A seller from Hong Kong had some. It's a TRU exclusive over there.
I know this, but I can't pull it up in the search results, even as a Sold Listing. All I get is the cards
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033605)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on August 7th, 2019 @ 8:40am CDT
I think I overreacted to the "not sold at this store" online reporting. My local Target has a shelf label for the Rainmakers, even though the website describes the product as "not sold at this store." I guess the distribution is just really uneven?
I took a long drive to get mine. I probably wouldn't do that again, assuming it will be more widely available over the next few months.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on August 7th, 2019 @ 8:40am CDT
Emerje wrote:I've come to realize how broken Target's stock notification is online. I hit the button when we first reported the Rain Makers were in stock there since it was gone when I checked, but it just randomly emails me to say it's back in stock, sometimes only minutes after I hit the button. Hopefully I'll either catch it online or find it in the store.
Also those seemingly finished Spinister stock photos.
Emerje
I think I overreacted to the "not sold at this store" online reporting. My local Target has a shelf label for the Rainmakers, even though the website describes the product as "not sold at this store." I guess the distribution is just really uneven?
I took a long drive to get mine. I probably wouldn't do that again, assuming it will be more widely available over the next few months.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033613)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on August 7th, 2019 @ 9:41am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Knight on August 7th, 2019 @ 9:41am CDT
My fear was going to be you wouldn't be able to find Refractor because everyone was going to buy all three from the case to make the camera, which I don't hold that against anyone, because I would do the same, but that's what's been happening locally. I've seen his case mates in a couple of stores, otherwise every store seems to be stocking up on wave one. In fact those sames stores that I found Brunt and Red Alert, then got in fresh stock of wave 1.
When I was asked If I found everything alright, I told them no.
When I was asked what I was looking for I told them, The new wave of Transformers, you keep restocking the old one.
To that the response was a blank look and "oh"
When I was asked If I found everything alright, I told them no.
When I was asked what I was looking for I told them, The new wave of Transformers, you keep restocking the old one.
To that the response was a blank look and "oh"
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033618)
Posted by Stargrave on August 7th, 2019 @ 10:35am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on August 7th, 2019 @ 10:35am CDT
I wonder if we’ll see Omega Supreme at Wal-Mart now.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033619)
Posted by Vic Zanzibar on August 7th, 2019 @ 10:36am CDT
Posted by Vic Zanzibar on August 7th, 2019 @ 10:36am CDT
The Rainmakers’ colors are less obnoxious than I thought they’d be; largely due to the battle damage; but when looking at them alongside another mostly single color Seeker with a bit more accent coloration in Thundercracker, it becomes apparent that they probably need a bit more dark grey and/or white. I know they’re accurate to the show, but a little deviation from the source would have helped. Regardless, I like them a lot and I’d definitely recommend the set.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033621)
Posted by cruizerdave on August 7th, 2019 @ 11:30am CDT
Posted by cruizerdave on August 7th, 2019 @ 11:30am CDT
You know, $20 is a lot to pay for a toy where the feet just hang off the back of the vehicle mode.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033622)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:18pm CDT
What figure are you talking about?
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:18pm CDT
cruizerdave wrote:You know, $20 is a lot to pay for a toy where the feet just hang off the back of the vehicle mode.
What figure are you talking about?
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033625)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:31pm CDT
Posted by SGMLordMirage on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:31pm CDT
So having patience has paid off. At a Walmart in Portsmouth, VA, there was two Jetfires on the shelf. Of course that was around 0830 my time but awesome to actually buy him in the store. Totally amazing!
SGM
SGM
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033626)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:31pm CDT
My guess is Ratchet, since there was a recent review that was front paged.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 7th, 2019 @ 12:31pm CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:cruizerdave wrote:You know, $20 is a lot to pay for a toy where the feet just hang off the back of the vehicle mode.
What figure are you talking about?
My guess is Ratchet, since there was a recent review that was front paged.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033628)
Posted by Cyberpath on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:19pm CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:19pm CDT
I was actually grinning when I took Skyfire out of the box. Was already impressed with the last iteration, but this guy, the size, and cartoon-accuracy.. he looks like he stepped out of the cartoon.
Although they did use some of that "shampoo bottle" plastic with this one, too, I think. But he still feels fairly hefty.
Some steps of his transformation are really fun and innovative. If you've been buying Transformers consistently for the past several years you can see how the HasTak designers keep coming up with new tricks, it's impressive. I quite like the wing transformation, and how his feet fold (expected it to be like Megatron but instead they fold very compact.) The boosters transformation is also pretty neat. Or how they kept the shape of his nosecone in robot-mode but still allow some waist rotation. The compression of his backpack.. it's all great.
Was worth avoiding "spoilers."
(And of course rotating symbol and port-less open hands.)
Love that they included lots of guns in addition to the one specified in his model sheet -- and even that one can split into two rifles! I like that they kept the "Jetfire" armour gimmick. And I finally have some Siege effects! Didn't expect them to be made of that kind of rubbery plastic though. Wish they were more glassy and transparent like those other effects I got from HLJ a few years back. (Now I need purple effects for the Decepticons!)
Yeah, he looks amazing. Spot on. My only complaint is that the feet should have been completely black, without the center white.
Now I have to get Siege Starscream to go with this?
I think they could do better. No CHUG figure has done him justice yet.
A couple of things I had to do straight out of the box, with MP-10 Spike...
"Why are you so frightened? I will not harm you."
(Shame that MP Hound doesn't fit in there, too. I kid, I kid.)
Was already impressed with the last iteration, but this guy, the size, and cartoon-accuracy.. he looks like he stepped out of the cartoon.Although they did use some of that "shampoo bottle" plastic with this one, too, I think. But he still feels fairly hefty.
Some steps of his transformation are really fun and innovative. If you've been buying Transformers consistently for the past several years you can see how the HasTak designers keep coming up with new tricks, it's impressive. I quite like the wing transformation, and how his feet fold (expected it to be like Megatron but instead they fold very compact.) The boosters transformation is also pretty neat. Or how they kept the shape of his nosecone in robot-mode but still allow some waist rotation. The compression of his backpack.. it's all great.
Was worth avoiding "spoilers."
(And of course rotating symbol and port-less open hands.)
Love that they included lots of guns in addition to the one specified in his model sheet -- and even that one can split into two rifles! I like that they kept the "Jetfire" armour gimmick. And I finally have some Siege effects! Didn't expect them to be made of that kind of rubbery plastic though. Wish they were more glassy and transparent like those other effects I got from HLJ a few years back. (Now I need purple effects for the Decepticons!)
Yeah, he looks amazing. Spot on. My only complaint is that the feet should have been completely black, without the center white.
Now I have to get Siege Starscream to go with this?
I think they could do better. No CHUG figure has done him justice yet.A couple of things I had to do straight out of the box, with MP-10 Spike...
"Why are you so frightened? I will not harm you."
(Shame that MP Hound doesn't fit in there, too. I kid, I kid.)
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033629)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by SGMLordMirage on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:26pm CDT
Sweet!
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033630)
Posted by o.supreme on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:45pm CDT
I've pondered this as well. Last year I did see marvel Legends Infinity gauntlet and Thor's hammer which are pretty pricey. Also WM will occasionally carry $100+ Hasbro SW toys, but unfortunately it's just too soon to know for sure.
Unfortunately all the WM I've visited recently ares still setting up and resetting their toy aisles, so things are pretty chaotic.
Posted by o.supreme on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:45pm CDT
Stargrave wrote:I wonder if we’ll see Omega Supreme at Wal-Mart now.
I've pondered this as well. Last year I did see marvel Legends Infinity gauntlet and Thor's hammer which are pretty pricey. Also WM will occasionally carry $100+ Hasbro SW toys, but unfortunately it's just too soon to know for sure.
Unfortunately all the WM I've visited recently ares still setting up and resetting their toy aisles, so things are pretty chaotic.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033631)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:50pm CDT
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F392354615502
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 7th, 2019 @ 1:50pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Flashwave wrote:How did you find Ratchet on Ebay? I have been watching for a while and all I can find are the silly TCG Cards
A seller from Hong Kong had some. It's a TRU exclusive over there.
I know this, but I can't pull it up in the search results, even as a Sold Listing. All I get is the cards
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F392354615502
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033641)
Posted by Flashwave on August 7th, 2019 @ 3:55pm CDT
Dagnabbit! I tried all kibds of combinations that should have pulled up in the listings for me. I knew he'd be on there as soon as we got the News he was in Hong Kong. Oh well, probably wouldnt have pId the extra markup. More just bugged that I knew this was out there and I cpuldnt make it come up in the Searches
Posted by Flashwave on August 7th, 2019 @ 3:55pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Flashwave wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Flashwave wrote:How did you find Ratchet on Ebay? I have been watching for a while and all I can find are the silly TCG Cards
A seller from Hong Kong had some. It's a TRU exclusive over there.
I know this, but I can't pull it up in the search results, even as a Sold Listing. All I get is the cards
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F392354615502
Dagnabbit! I tried all kibds of combinations that should have pulled up in the listings for me. I knew he'd be on there as soon as we got the News he was in Hong Kong. Oh well, probably wouldnt have pId the extra markup. More just bugged that I knew this was out there and I cpuldnt make it come up in the Searches
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Posted by Flashwave on August 7th, 2019 @ 4:04pm CDT
I said this before, but a guy on Facebook operating under Grimlock's Forge is making resin copies of the Blast Effects. I have a purple clone of Jetfire coming for my Megatron figure. They look great!
Posted by Flashwave on August 7th, 2019 @ 4:04pm CDT
Cyberpath wrote:I was actually grinning when I took Skyfire out of the box.
Although they did use some of that "shampoo bottle" plastic with this one, too, I think. But he still feels fairly hefty.
Some steps of his transformation are really fun and innovative. If you've been buying Transformers consistently for the past several years you can see how the HasTak designers keep coming up with new tricks, it's impressive. I quite like the wing transformation, and how his feet fold (expected it to be like Megatron but instead they fold very compact.) The boosters transformation is also pretty neat. Or how they kept the shape of his nosecone in robot-mode but still allow some waist rotation. The compression of his backpack.. it's all great.
Was worth avoiding "spoilers."
(And of course rotating symbol and port-less open hands.)
Love that they included lots of guns in addition to the one specified in his model sheet -- and even that one can split into two rifles! I like that they kept the "Jetfire" armour gimmick. And I finally have some Siege effects! Didn't expect them to be made of that kind of rubbery plastic though. Wish they were more glassy and transparent like those other effects I got from HLJ a few years back. (Now I need purple effects for the Decepticons!)
I said this before, but a guy on Facebook operating under Grimlock's Forge is making resin copies of the Blast Effects. I have a purple clone of Jetfire coming for my Megatron figure. They look great!
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033655)
Posted by soundwave765 on August 7th, 2019 @ 5:24pm CDT
Posted by soundwave765 on August 7th, 2019 @ 5:24pm CDT
I just posted in the sightings forum but my Walmart in Meridian, Idaho just got in Jetfire and Soundwave. The 3rd run Starscream was also on hand.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033673)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 7th, 2019 @ 7:57pm CDT
The seller sold out?
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 7th, 2019 @ 7:57pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Flashwave wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Flashwave wrote:How did you find Ratchet on Ebay? I have been watching for a while and all I can find are the silly TCG Cards
A seller from Hong Kong had some. It's a TRU exclusive over there.
I know this, but I can't pull it up in the search results, even as a Sold Listing. All I get is the cards
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F392354615502
Dagnabbit! I tried all kibds of combinations that should have pulled up in the listings for me. I knew he'd be on there as soon as we got the News he was in Hong Kong. Oh well, probably wouldnt have pId the extra markup. More just bugged that I knew this was out there and I cpuldnt make it come up in the Searches
The seller sold out?
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033684)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on August 8th, 2019 @ 12:38am CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on August 8th, 2019 @ 12:38am CDT
Finally! I got my paws on the Target Rainmaker 3-Pack! I had to stop by Target on my way home and checked the Transformers section (as I almost always do). Again, the tag was on the shelf, but there was no product. One of the staff there looked it up for me, and lo and behold, there was ONE left at a different store 15 minutes away. He was kind enough to call on my behalf and have them set it aside at their customer service desk for me! This more than makes up for the fact that, by the time I got home, I found I was running a fever. 
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033688)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 8th, 2019 @ 1:59am CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 8th, 2019 @ 1:59am CDT
Just checked my local Target. They finally reshuffled the toy section and have the Rainmaker 3 pack tag out. Hopefully this means that the Rainmakers will be in stock soon, but I'm not going to hold my breath on it. They also had the Decepticon Sports Car Patrol, but I decided against snagging them until I check the other Wal-Mart and Target in my area for Jetfire and the Rainmakers
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033690)
Posted by Emerje on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:04am CDT
Posted by Emerje on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:04am CDT
I picked up the Micromaster 10-pack at Target, but no Rainmakers there yet (they did have the price tag up). The set is great, it's nice to have modern versions of my two favorite Micromasters, Groundshaker and Skyhopper, in modern updates. My only issue is that my Ricon figure has too much paint in his chest hole to stick a peg in so I can't combine him with Irontread. 
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033756)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 8th, 2019 @ 1:48pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 8th, 2019 @ 1:48pm CDT
I have a question for all of you, just out of pure curiosity: why are the Rainmakers such a must-have for everyone? Is it the colors? The seeker mold? Or just because they represent obscure characters? I'm honestly curious, because I have yet to have any inkling whatsoever to pick these up. They just do nothing for me. I understand it's personal preference, I just haven't seen anyone else say they aren't that interested. Everyone seems to be drooling over these. Maybe once I see them in stores myself, I'll see what the big deal is.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033757)
Posted by o.supreme on August 8th, 2019 @ 2:00pm CDT
I'll chime in and say, I have ZERO interest in these, as they do not fall into the spectrum of what I like to collect. However I do think it is extremely impressive, and enjoyable that they are releasing such obscure characters, ones that *arguably* might not even be named if not for the fan obsession with the minutiae of the series.
Posted by o.supreme on August 8th, 2019 @ 2:00pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I have a question for all of you, just out of pure curiosity: why are the Rainmakers such a must-have for everyone? Is it the colors? The seeker mold? Or just because they represent obscure characters? I'm honestly curious, because I have yet to have any inkling whatsoever to pick these up. They just do nothing for me. I understand it's personal preference, I just haven't seen anyone else say they aren't that interested. Everyone seems to be drooling over these. Maybe once I see them in stores myself, I'll see what the big deal is.
I'll chime in and say, I have ZERO interest in these, as they do not fall into the spectrum of what I like to collect. However I do think it is extremely impressive, and enjoyable that they are releasing such obscure characters, ones that *arguably* might not even be named if not for the fan obsession with the minutiae of the series.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033758)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on August 8th, 2019 @ 2:03pm CDT
I've been asking myself this for the last few weeks, and I'm still not sure. There is an element of FOMO, but I'm usually not curious about redecoes at all. I think I just want a seeker army? I have the six cartoon characters in their Classics incarnations, but I didn't get obsessive about that mold like I have with this one.
I was originally turned off by the design, but I find it's very fun to transform. As soon as I got a figure stand, I used it to show the Cybertronian mode in flight.
I dunno, man, it's just ... fun.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on August 8th, 2019 @ 2:03pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I have a question for all of you, just out of pure curiosity: why are the Rainmakers such a must-have for everyone? Is it the colors? The seeker mold? Or just because they represent obscure characters? I'm honestly curious, because I have yet to have any inkling whatsoever to pick these up. They just do nothing for me. I understand it's personal preference, I just haven't seen anyone else say they aren't that interested. Everyone seems to be drooling over these. Maybe once I see them in stores myself, I'll see what the big deal is.
I've been asking myself this for the last few weeks, and I'm still not sure. There is an element of FOMO, but I'm usually not curious about redecoes at all. I think I just want a seeker army? I have the six cartoon characters in their Classics incarnations, but I didn't get obsessive about that mold like I have with this one.
I was originally turned off by the design, but I find it's very fun to transform. As soon as I got a figure stand, I used it to show the Cybertronian mode in flight.
I dunno, man, it's just ... fun.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033759)
Posted by sol magnus on August 8th, 2019 @ 2:05pm CDT
I'm kind of in the same boat. I'm certainly down for Skywarp and Thundercracker when they're available, but I'm not going to have room for the Rainmakers and Redwing (and possibly even more offbrand Seekers) even wanting to army-build some Decepticons.
I do like them, and I'm glad they got produced, but I'm not able to get every single Siege figure.
Posted by sol magnus on August 8th, 2019 @ 2:05pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I have a question for all of you, just out of pure curiosity: why are the Rainmakers such a must-have for everyone? Is it the colors? The seeker mold? Or just because they represent obscure characters? I'm honestly curious, because I have yet to have any inkling whatsoever to pick these up. They just do nothing for me. I understand it's personal preference, I just haven't seen anyone else say they aren't that interested. Everyone seems to be drooling over these. Maybe once I see them in stores myself, I'll see what the big deal is.
I'm kind of in the same boat. I'm certainly down for Skywarp and Thundercracker when they're available, but I'm not going to have room for the Rainmakers and Redwing (and possibly even more offbrand Seekers) even wanting to army-build some Decepticons.
I do like them, and I'm glad they got produced, but I'm not able to get every single Siege figure.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033767)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:28pm CDT
For me, it's the combination of the following factors:
-I like the look of the Seeker mold and really like that we're getting tetrajets, but I have no interest in getting the main three again
-Acid Storm is my favorite Seeker
-The fact that obscure characters are getting their first-ever figures, like you mentioned (Seriously, when are Ion Storm and Nova Storm EVER going to get figures again after this?)
-The set costing less than buying 3 individual Voyagers makes it more appealing
-More unique Decepticons are always something I want, particularly from this trilogy/line given that I have twice as many Bots as I do Cons so far from what Siege has put out that actually interests me.
-I don't own a single version of the Classics Seeker mold, so I don't have the Seeker completion fatigue I've seen some people display
-Their blindingly monochromatic neon paint jobs and matching battle damage splotches make them remind me of poison dart frogs, and that's awesome
Posted by Nemesis Primal on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:28pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I have a question for all of you, just out of pure curiosity: why are the Rainmakers such a must-have for everyone? Is it the colors? The seeker mold? Or just because they represent obscure characters? I'm honestly curious, because I have yet to have any inkling whatsoever to pick these up. They just do nothing for me. I understand it's personal preference, I just haven't seen anyone else say they aren't that interested. Everyone seems to be drooling over these. Maybe once I see them in stores myself, I'll see what the big deal is.
For me, it's the combination of the following factors:
-I like the look of the Seeker mold and really like that we're getting tetrajets, but I have no interest in getting the main three again
-Acid Storm is my favorite Seeker
-The fact that obscure characters are getting their first-ever figures, like you mentioned (Seriously, when are Ion Storm and Nova Storm EVER going to get figures again after this?)
-The set costing less than buying 3 individual Voyagers makes it more appealing
-More unique Decepticons are always something I want, particularly from this trilogy/line given that I have twice as many Bots as I do Cons so far from what Siege has put out that actually interests me.
-I don't own a single version of the Classics Seeker mold, so I don't have the Seeker completion fatigue I've seen some people display
-Their blindingly monochromatic neon paint jobs and matching battle damage splotches make them remind me of poison dart frogs, and that's awesome
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033768)
Posted by Cyberpath on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:29pm CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:29pm CDT
Great figure. And I do have a soft spot for Skyfire.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033771)
Posted by Flashwave on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:41pm CDT
I'm probably going to pass only because other things I want nore, but it was the Rainmakers that really tempted me to get into this mold.
For one thing for me, i like seeing more new characters beyond the scope of what we always get. But larger than that, the Seekers are the first really de-fscto Army Builder Decepticon. We've seen a random bumber of Reflectors, the Sharkticons, later we got the Prime Vehicons, but the Seekers were the first. And unlike every other Army Builder un the history of toys, each Seeker is different its not just the same Stormtrooper over and over again, they have a different color, a different identity (even if we don't know who all of them are). The monotony of the same toy doesnt set in as fast.
Posted by Flashwave on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:41pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I have a question for all of you, just out of pure curiosity: why are the Rainmakers such a must-have for everyone? Is it the colors? The seeker mold? Or just because they represent obscure characters? I'm honestly curious, because I have yet to have any inkling whatsoever to pick these up. They just do nothing for me. I understand it's personal preference, I just haven't seen anyone else say they aren't that interested. Everyone seems to be drooling over these. Maybe once I see them in stores myself, I'll see what the big deal is.
I'm probably going to pass only because other things I want nore, but it was the Rainmakers that really tempted me to get into this mold.
For one thing for me, i like seeing more new characters beyond the scope of what we always get. But larger than that, the Seekers are the first really de-fscto Army Builder Decepticon. We've seen a random bumber of Reflectors, the Sharkticons, later we got the Prime Vehicons, but the Seekers were the first. And unlike every other Army Builder un the history of toys, each Seeker is different its not just the same Stormtrooper over and over again, they have a different color, a different identity (even if we don't know who all of them are). The monotony of the same toy doesnt set in as fast.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033772)
Posted by Flashwave on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:44pm CDT
I love how you have all the Reflectors suspended by their 5mm ports/posts
Posted by Flashwave on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:44pm CDT
Cyberpath wrote:
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I love how you have all the Reflectors suspended by their 5mm ports/posts
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033773)
Posted by Cyberpath on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:49pm CDT
Thanks!
That what happens when the flying bases are Tomy Mall exclusive.
Posted by Cyberpath on August 8th, 2019 @ 3:49pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:I love how you have all the Reflectors suspended by their 5mm ports/posts
Thanks!
That what happens when the flying bases are Tomy Mall exclusive.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033786)
Posted by william-james88 on August 8th, 2019 @ 5:27pm CDT
Its just fun and something no one thought we would get in such an accessible way. Plus, the seeker body type was always known for being used a ton in the decepticon ranks so now you can beef up your army to look like the first episode of the G1 show without buying the same character twice.
Posted by william-james88 on August 8th, 2019 @ 5:27pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I have a question for all of you, just out of pure curiosity: why are the Rainmakers such a must-have for everyone? Is it the colors? The seeker mold? Or just because they represent obscure characters? I'm honestly curious, because I have yet to have any inkling whatsoever to pick these up. They just do nothing for me. I understand it's personal preference, I just haven't seen anyone else say they aren't that interested. Everyone seems to be drooling over these. Maybe once I see them in stores myself, I'll see what the big deal is.
Its just fun and something no one thought we would get in such an accessible way. Plus, the seeker body type was always known for being used a ton in the decepticon ranks so now you can beef up your army to look like the first episode of the G1 show without buying the same character twice.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033789)
Posted by Stargrave on August 8th, 2019 @ 6:00pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on August 8th, 2019 @ 6:00pm CDT
They’re the Stormtroopers of Transformers.
Maybe they should all have New Zealand accents.
Maybe they should all have New Zealand accents.
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033791)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 8th, 2019 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 8th, 2019 @ 6:23pm CDT
Re: Video Review of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Ratchet (2033800)
Posted by william-james88 on August 8th, 2019 @ 7:57pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 8th, 2019 @ 7:57pm CDT
