Thanks to Rob Springer and an apparently anonymous source, we have confirmation of a deluxe Ratchet from the upcoming War For Cybertron: Siege line! No doubt to be a retool of Ironhide, Ratchet seems to be next in line for the Walgreens exclusive treatment once Wreck-Gar’s had his turn (contrary to the inaccurate release date for September). Unfortunately, we’re also brought the confirmation of the new Generations deluxe price point, which will match the recent movie deluxe price point of $19.99 USD. While not much of a surprise as deluxes, voyagers, and leaders have all steadily risen as of late, it doesn’t bode well for the wallets of many. That said, many will be relieved to finally have a shot at adding an updated pair of Classics/Generations mini-vans to their collections without having to look to Takara for the other half!
Stay tuned to TFW for more news on the upcoming Generations line, and be sure to share your thoughts below in the meantime!
Shattered Trousers
I can't say that I agree with wanting Ratchet or Ironhide to have an updated version of that sticker for a face.
However, I totally agree with you wanting the windscreen up in front of the face instead of on the chest.
Back when Dreamwave were publishing Transformers comics they published a pre-Earth story called "The War Within."
A big part of the appeal of that story, at the time, was the new, Cybertronian robot modes designed for that story.
Ironhide's design was very much an update of the original toy, just made better and given a complete head.
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We've never gotten an Ironhide or Ratchet toy quite like that (hah, we've barely gotten updates of those guys, ever), but at about the same time "Energon" toys were out in stores. Fans quickly found that you could Powerlinx two copies of Inferno together, with the bottom one turned backward, to make a robot with the transparent windscreen in front of the face.
The overall look was remarkably similar to "War Within" Ironhide.
(I don't have my two copies of "Energon" Inferno available to me right now, so, unfortunately, you're going to have to take my word on this.)
~L~
Rodimus Prime
Red with white crest is Marvel g1.
Blot
This look does not get enough love IMO. I'd love to see a modern update of this design, including the face (I don't want a toon face behind a windshield!)
Granted, this will never happen because I'm the only person on earth that finds this look much more interesting than the bland 'toon bot mode…
Berser Car
So white!
I don't like that paint in the shoulder. I know they can't use the Red Cross, but the electrocardiogram lines are cool. This looks like a simplified version of that.
Windsweeper II
I'm still here
And if crow tastes as good as pigeon you can hook me up. How's your cooking skills?
I honestly don't think he looks that great.
I was fearing I'd be tempted. But I'm not.
Maybe when we get better pictures, but if he remains meh to me I won't lament it.
Maybe it's the shade of red, but it looks off to me.
They look more like Skyfire colors than Ratchet.
Thundershot
Aww… even though he’s not the Ratchet I want, he looks great. Just needs a facelift
Let’s not forget that this is the ORIGINAL G1 Ratchet! He was even toy accurate in the first two comics!
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G.B. Blackrock
Don’t do that, please. I know what I meant, and you blunt the impact of my capitalized “IS” wth your so-called correction.
IgnikaMarcus
Fixed for ya.
G.B. Blackrock
Red head with white crest IS G1!
I’m just going to avoid buying…
Shattered Trousers
I like this a lot, I think the head and the red paint apps look very nice.
But, I think he needs some red or gray on the hips/thighs and on the hands to add some contrast and break up all that white.
The wheels, visible at his hips, are also white, which looks very strange to me.
I might have to grab a spare Ironhide, while they're still in stores, and cobble together a Ratchet who doesn't look quite so stark.
~L~
Thundershot
I wish he had a red helmet / white crest but I’m not surprised. I was hoping to avoid painting.
I speculated that it COULD be but unlikely.
Fenrys
so where are all the people saying that it was just gonna be unite warriors ratchet? time for them to eat some crow
Lazerwave
I just love that head. It's just so g1ish. Not red with white crest or white head with red crest.
Jtprime17
He's Perfect! I love that his gun is a Homage to the Battle sled launcher!
Dillpickle
Leaked pics of Siege Bluestreak and Ratchet. : transformers
Megasquared
For all you astronomy nerds out there.
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Smitty.1981
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DutyBeforeAll
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My rebuttal sir! The ball is now in your court.
Nevermore
Actually, it makes more sense in The Room!