Video Review of Warrior Ratchet from Robots in Disguise

RAR wrote:I'm rather interested if the gaps in ratchets legs can be filled in by popping the roof cover off and swapping them left to right (or flipping them upside down).

He's barely been in the show has he - so is there official design documents for his vehicle mode at all ?

I'd like to know what colour his wheels are supposed to be and if he has something missing like an EMT logo or such.

As he seems to be an Van rather than an EMT van as he has not roof lights that I can see.

I did notice that his colours are a partial mirror of the Prime Original toy - which is a little strange since they might actually be supposed to be the exacts same guy - just in a different art style.

BombshellDaBug wrote:Hi guys! Sorry to interrupt, but I was wondering if I could get some help with a TF purchase.

I'm hoping to get some RiD Decepticons this week, and I'm kind of split between two versions of the same mold. I'm thinking of getting either Scorponok or Paralon, but I'm not sure which version of the mold to get. So I was wondering what you guys thought of them. Does anyone have a preference for one over the other? If so, why? Anything to help me narrow this down would be great. Thanks so much, everybody!

Sabrblade wrote:...(though, I could easily see them reissuing Prime Soundwave in the Adventure line to do just that).

carytheone wrote:

BombshellDaBug wrote:Hi guys! Sorry to interrupt, but I was wondering if I could get some help with a TF purchase.

I'm hoping to get some RiD Decepticons this week, and I'm kind of split between two versions of the same mold. I'm thinking of getting either Scorponok or Paralon, but I'm not sure which version of the mold to get. So I was wondering what you guys thought of them. Does anyone have a preference for one over the other? If so, why? Anything to help me narrow this down would be great. Thanks so much, everybody!

The correct answer is both

Actually its a very tough call if you're only going to get one version. I own Paralon, but I plan on getting Scorponok as soon as I spot him again. So I guess it depends on if you want a RID collection or a cool-ass Insecticon collection. It's a fantastic mold for sure and you cannot go wrong with either. So it's between purple or bronze. I much prefer the Scorponok head over Paralon's. I find his just to be weird or lackluster. That sparkly bronze paint job though Well enough fence sitting, I recommend Scorponok for pure sexiness and that he is in the show

Sabrblade wrote:...(though, I could easily see them reissuing Prime Soundwave in the Adventure line to do just that).

That would be pretty cool. That is a fun mode that some people may have missed. Put a little chunky RID retooling and you have a win-win!

I'm excited for the new Ratchet. I'm torn - on one hand I'm happy its not just a PRID re-release, but on the other, it's just a Strongarm retool Either way, it's a cool looking figure and I gots all the wants.

Kurona wrote:Spoilers but Paralon is also in the show. He doesn't have an accurate headsculpt tho.

RAR wrote:But anyway is there any images of the cartoon model for his vehicle mode available (like the ones that exist of many of the other characters).

william-james88 wrote:

RAR wrote:But anyway is there any images of the cartoon model for his vehicle mode available (like the ones that exist of many of the other characters).

Ratchet's alt mode was never shown on the show. Also, does it matter?

RAR wrote:
While I think of it any sign on Magnus ?

I just wanted to know if he woke up again or not.

Cobotron wrote:Did Jazz ever show up again? I've still only seen season 1.
Ratchet may just be a cameo like Jazz.

Kurona wrote:Jazz has never been seen again.

Cobotron wrote:

Kurona wrote:Jazz has never been seen again.

carytheone wrote:Feel better?

william-james88 wrote:

carytheone wrote:Feel better?

I cant see the pic so I am just hoping it's a pic of some really nice juggs.

Kurona wrote:His toy does have a pretty big rack.

Cobotron wrote:

Kurona wrote:His toy does have a pretty big rack.

Rack and pinion steering?

WreckerJack wrote:

Cobotron wrote:

Kurona wrote:His toy does have a pretty big rack.

Rack and pinion steering?

He needs one of these - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front-end_bra

(It's just a silly name for a cover, nothing bad)

Kurona wrote:Hot DAMN, now THERE'S the Dragonus I should always have had!

william-james88 wrote:

Kurona wrote:Hot DAMN, now THERE'S the Dragonus I should always have had!

Haha, yeah. remember when we first met you here and thought this was the one you were seeing in the UK?

Down_Shift wrote:They also had Voyager Astrotrain and Alpha Trion, but I passed on them in lieu of their Takara counterparts. (I also have rain checks for $20.00 Voyagers at TRU, so there's no way I'm paying full pop. ha ha)

william-james88 wrote:

Down_Shift wrote:They also had Voyager Astrotrain and Alpha Trion, but I passed on them in lieu of their Takara counterparts. (I also have rain checks for $20.00 Voyagers at TRU, so there's no way I'm paying full pop. ha ha)

Walmart has a 90 day return policy. So you can buy them at Walmart and when they finally get released at TRU, buy them there and return them to walmart to get your money back.

william-james88 wrote:Yeah, there are a few reviews out there, sinc he did come out a while ago. But I dont really see the point of a video review for this guy or how that would change anyone's opinion. The mold is very well known now and the only change here is the deco. And I personally find that for deco changes, pictures are always more help than a video.

Sabrblade wrote:Scatterspike is a girl.

RAR wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Yeah, there are a few reviews out there, sinc he did come out a while ago. But I dont really see the point of a video review for this guy or how that would change anyone's opinion. The mold is very well known now and the only change here is the deco. And I personally find that for deco changes, pictures are always more help than a video.

It's useful to know things like if it's more or less floppy than the previous one if the colours work better or worse ; If it suffers from any flaws, miss-assembly issues or mould degredation, - if you don't have that mould yet - it might help you decide on which colour to pick or if the accessories are something that is suitable for duel wielding or juggling with the prior mould release. Those are just some of the reasons to watch a repaint review I can think of.

Sabrblade wrote:Scatterspike is a girl.

Good to know. I wouldn't have had a clue otherwise (unless it says so on the packaging). So can I treat her as a sit com wife to Quillfire then ?

Kurona wrote:

RAR wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Yeah, there are a few reviews out there, sinc he did come out a while ago. But I dont really see the point of a video review for this guy or how that would change anyone's opinion. The mold is very well known now and the only change here is the deco. And I personally find that for deco changes, pictures are always more help than a video.

It's useful to know things like if it's more or less floppy than the previous one if the colours work better or worse ; If it suffers from any flaws, miss-assembly issues or mould degredation, - if you don't have that mould yet - it might help you decide on which colour to pick or if the accessories are something that is suitable for duel wielding or juggling with the prior mould release. Those are just some of the reasons to watch a repaint review I can think of.

Sabrblade wrote:Scatterspike is a girl.

Good to know. I wouldn't have had a clue otherwise (unless it says so on the packaging). So can I treat her as a sit com wife to Quillfire then ?

Seems a bit of an odd role for her considering she's all but a cowboy-type character in the show. But hey, that sort of stuff breeds comedy.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Now if only those damn minicons would work their way this way

william-james88 wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Now if only those damn minicons would work their way this way

So that you could do this!

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Mr. Skram, you there buddy? I promised you this.

So yesterday I got RiD Ratchet and Bisk with high hopes. and those hopes were not dashed in the slightest. Both are excellent figures, and here is why.

Bisk: this guy oozes character. the whole figure is very unique, with half the car forming monstrous arms and claws. And the funny thing is: no kibble! He has absolutely no kibble anywhere! he is tight yet bulked out. His claws are massive and wholly his alone. the little guns are almost unnecessary. and his face is a great match for the show and again, utterly unique. His transformation is fun, and his car mode is slick and stylized and really cool. He is another great Decepticon in the line!

Ratchet: now, this mold does suffer a bit from the whole shoulder part that limits movement, but it is very much made up for in the look and aesthetic of the guy. He looks like the show, yet looks like MTMTE Ratchet as well after his return from looking for Drift. He has big beefy legs and the dual pistols are awesome. His back kibble, I've found and like this way, can come together at a point on his back, so he has no wings and it looks like his medical "backpack" like in Prime. There is enough red and black to make the smaller number of paint apps not really an issue. The transformation is fun and differs a bit from Strongarm. And then his alt mode is massive! He is wider tha the CW guys I just bought and taller and longer! The alt mode is big!

I would recommend both figures. They are both well worth picking up as they are fun, cool looking, and both pack an interesting flavor that will leave anyone enjoying the dessert bar.

Mr Skram wrote:Thanks man! I'll probably grab both if I ever see them. I definitely need a Ratchet for my Lost Lighters. The lack of paint might be easily remedied because I've been going to town with the cheap paint markers I picked up from walmart recently. Very effective so far.