Video Review of Warrior Ratchet from Robots in Disguise
Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 8:12AM CDT
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Posted by Stuartmaximus on October 12th, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT
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.
Well i think he is supposed to be the exact same character! coz RID is supposed to be a continuation of Prime, plus we've already seen Soundwave on the show & we're also now seeing Starscream in whose flashback kinda sorta explains the look of him now compared to his look in Prime
Posted by Kurona on October 12th, 2016 @ 8:32am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 12th, 2016 @ 8:56am CDT
Posted by no-one on October 12th, 2016 @ 10:29am CDT
The correct answer is bothBombshellDaBug 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!
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
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!Sabrblade wrote:...(though, I could easily see them reissuing Prime Soundwave in the Adventure line to do just that).
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.
Posted by Kurona on October 12th, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
carytheone wrote:The correct answer is bothBombshellDaBug 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!
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 showThat 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!Sabrblade wrote:...(though, I could easily see them reissuing Prime Soundwave in the Adventure line to do just that).
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.
Spoilers but Paralon is also in the show. He doesn't have an accurate headsculpt tho.
Posted by no-one on October 12th, 2016 @ 10:43am CDT
well then both is still the right answerKurona wrote:Spoilers but Paralon is also in the show. He doesn't have an accurate headsculpt tho.
I'm not a fan of the Paralon headsculpt, but still a fantastic figure.
Posted by william-james88 on October 12th, 2016 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on October 12th, 2016 @ 5:18pm CDT
Considering Ratchet mentioned he spent some time being a bounty hunter it would make sense to have a lighter frame. I think that Ratchet would still want to have some role as a medic because of his level of skill and dedication.
My local FD has these cars and they are usually to transport more EMT's or Firefighters without having to use a bigger vehicle. Say you have a fire but only really need one truck, but need more personnel than the truck can safely carry. That's where these come in.
I have also heard of them being used for some minor injuries and wellness checks.
Posted by RAR on October 12th, 2016 @ 8:40pm CDT
So what I was wondering is he still supposed to be an Ambulance or not ?
is he smaller than before - after his "Design tweaks" as that sort of SUV used by paramedics or the fire department in forests is a bit smaller than the ambulance mode. (not much) but a bit.
Yet still so similar - I guess that is just a consequence of him being a Strongarm based design (toywise).
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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).
I'm also looking for some better images of cartoon Jazz's car mode too.
Posted by william-james88 on October 12th, 2016 @ 9:46pm CDT
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?
Posted by X3ROhour on October 13th, 2016 @ 5:53am CDT
i am an EMT
and
a crotchety old bastard
SO
i totally dig on RATCHET.
BUT
does he seem a little
lack-luster
in vehicle modes
no Autobot
no Red Cross
no Pulse beat Cybertronian Medical insig
no Lightbar
??????
WTF?
Posted by Stuartmaximus on October 13th, 2016 @ 6:26am CDT
Posted by RAR on October 13th, 2016 @ 8:49am CDT
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?
Yes.
1 I need to know specifically what paint is missing on the toy a picture of the character models vehicle mode would help with that.
2) I would hope he'd show up again before the show ends - but there is so few eps left - maybe he won't unless he's in the finale.
While I think of it any sign on Magnus ?
I just wanted to know if he woke up again or not.
Posted by william-james88 on October 13th, 2016 @ 9:01am CDT
RAR wrote:
While I think of it any sign on Magnus ?
I just wanted to know if he woke up again or not.
Magnus is alive and well in the RID world. He was featured in the very first comic
Posted by Cobotron on October 13th, 2016 @ 9:45am CDT
Ratchet may just be a cameo like Jazz.
Posted by Kurona on October 13th, 2016 @ 9:47am CDT
Cobotron wrote:Did Jazz ever show up again? I've still only seen season 1.
Ratchet may just be a cameo like Jazz.
Ratchet showed up to be a main player in the two-part mid-season finale then left.
Jazz has never been seen again.
Posted by Cobotron on October 13th, 2016 @ 9:51am CDT
Kurona wrote:Jazz has never been seen again.
Posted by no-one on October 13th, 2016 @ 12:26pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Kurona wrote:Jazz has never been seen again.
Feel better?
Posted by Cobotron on October 13th, 2016 @ 3:20pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 13th, 2016 @ 3:29pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Feel better?
I cant see the pic so I am just hoping it's a pic of some really nice juggs.
Posted by Cobotron on October 13th, 2016 @ 3:34pm CDT
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.
You squirrely son of a so and such. With your mind in the gutter.
You were close with your spelling though. It's Jazz!
Posted by Kurona on October 13th, 2016 @ 3:37pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on October 13th, 2016 @ 3:42pm CDT
Posted by no-one on October 13th, 2016 @ 4:56pm CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on October 13th, 2016 @ 6:36pm CDT
He needs one of these - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front-end_bra
(It's just a silly name for a cover, nothing bad)
Posted by Cobotron on October 13th, 2016 @ 7:11pm CDT
WreckerJack wrote:
He needs one of these - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front-end_bra
(It's just a silly name for a cover, nothing bad)
Posted by william-james88 on October 15th, 2016 @ 10:24pm CDT
You can find the images found in the listings below and to go to the listings, just click the following links:
3 Step Energon Boost Bumblebee
3-Step Drift
Weaponizer Mini-con Dragonus
Weaponizer Mini-con Windstrike
Weaponizer Mini-con Sawtooth
Weaponizer Mini-con Lancelon
Be wary, the listings for Dragonus and Windstrike have been reversed.
Posted by Kurona on October 15th, 2016 @ 10:31pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 15th, 2016 @ 10:32pm CDT
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?
Posted by Kurona on October 15th, 2016 @ 10:33pm CDT
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?
I bloody wish!
Posted by RAR on October 16th, 2016 @ 5:56pm CDT
There is also a really nice Simba Dicky boxed set of RID cars too that has a Black Bumblebee and a White Sideswipe in it and what looks like a very slightly different Optimus it also contains Steeljaw but I didn't spot any colour difference - someone who has bought it could tell you more - they also had Simba Dicky RID Prime with a G1 like Trailer too.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 16th, 2016 @ 6:03pm CDT
Posted by Down_Shift on October 17th, 2016 @ 10:15am CDT
They had all four, but the only one that looked decent in weapon mode was Dragonus. The rest were pretty boring looking.
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)
Posted by william-james88 on October 17th, 2016 @ 10:23am CDT
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.
Posted by Microraptor on October 17th, 2016 @ 12:17pm CDT
Posted by Down_Shift on October 17th, 2016 @ 12:44pm CDT
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.
I was thinking of doing the ol' switcheroo but I'm just too busy this week to bother with it. I also know that if I wait the 90 days I'll forget. ha ha.
Once TFcon is done and over with I'll pick them up.
Oh, found Astrotrain and Trion at the Trafalgar Walmart in Oakville Ontario, and the Weaponizers at the Brant Walmart in Burlington Ontario.
Posted by Stuartmaximus on October 18th, 2016 @ 5:02am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 18th, 2016 @ 8:00am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 18th, 2016 @ 9:24am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 18th, 2016 @ 9:44pm CDT
Posted by RAR on October 18th, 2016 @ 10:06pm CDT
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 ?
Posted by Kurona on October 18th, 2016 @ 10:12pm CDT
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.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 18th, 2016 @ 10:16pm CDT
Yeah, she's a rough-n-tumble, quick-drawin', down'n'dirty kind'a gal, rearin' to get her paws on whatever Autobot salvage she'n 'er Scavenger posse can wrangle up! Yeehaw!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.
Posted by william-james88 on October 18th, 2016 @ 10:31pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 19th, 2016 @ 11:40am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 25th, 2016 @ 10:14pm CDT
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.
Posted by Mr Skram on October 25th, 2016 @ 10:54pm CDT
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.
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.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 25th, 2016 @ 10:59pm CDT
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.
I don't think you'll be disappointed in any way. They are both awesome, and some very light touch-up work will do wonders for Ratchet
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2016 @ 6:13pm CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on October 27th, 2016 @ 7:20pm CDT
Slightly unrelated but here is an old pic of Ratchet and the worlds largest beer.