Coming to us from Twitter user @sinoyan0916 we can share for you our first in-hand images of the Transformers Vintage Beast Wars Retrax reissue.
We have in-package images as well as several images in robot and beast mode. We can spot some differences compared to the original Retrax release. First, the antennae are installed backwards so they arch along with his shell. Second, the middle legs of his pill bug mode are missing. To our surprise, this detail was already shown in the first stock images.
See all the images after the break and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
G.B. Blackrock
Arguably less baffling, but I'm miffed they ignored the heat sticker, myself.
Predakwon
I'd buy an Injector. He'd be repurposed as Latolata/Rartorata are whatever his Romanized name is (what a pain looking for that version on Ebay).
Oniconvoy
Because it’s just been released and hasn’t hit saturation at retail. Scalpers gonna scalp.
And given the missing legs on the reissue, you’re definitely better off buying an original if you plan to open it.
Sparticus Prime
Why is this reissue going for soo much?! $60-70 online is insane, is for the memes or is it honestly a good figure? I see the originals being sole for $10-15?
Jetbolt
It has to be a production choice for some reason. I have the original and all the insect legs are the same piece. So I’m legitimately baffled why they chose to not add the other two.
Girl Pants
Thanks, but
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SPLIT LIP
Injector also has no technical faults. He's still quite posable and has a pretty decent transformation on top of quite good colours and paint work. He can still do a lot in both modes.
Zook
It took me almost 20 years to appreciate Injector. I thought it was the stupidest thing when I saw it in stores. Retrax is still awful though. At least Injector has a wacky charm to him.
SPLIT LIP
I’m sorry you feel that way.
Oniconvoy
1998
SPLIT LIP
Wait what the fuck since when is Injector not good?
Noctorro has the hands thing and weird wing gimmick but Injector is a national treasure with Nicholas Cage.
Dinobot Nuva
Mine came this week too and it's also missing the middle set of legs, the original leaked samples also have this issue, so wondering if it's a production or mold issue?
Beastwarsfan95
I guess I'm in the minority for not liking Retrax. *Shrug*
He can go sit in the corner with Injector and Noctorro.
fartsniffer42
Retrax came in today! Such a fun and goofy little man!
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I pledge allegiance to the swag…
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However, I discovered something that can only be described as disgraceful.
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Do you see it? My goofy little guy is MISSING A PAIR OF LEGS! THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS TO HAPPEN IN ANY REALITY! HASBRO HAS OFFICIALLY GONE DOWN THE HOLE! MY SILLY LITTLE DUDE HASN'T GOTTEN A TOY SINCE THE 90s, AND THIS IS HOW IT'S HANDLED! UNACCEPTABLE!
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also he turns into a ball
Vicegrip
I happen to like Retrax unironically. I think he is a lot of fun. I own the Powerhug deco, but I prefer Retrax's colors. Despite the limited articulation due to his awesome gimmick, he can actually pull off some great poses in robot mode. I, for one, cannot wait to get this guy and unironically embrace my inner child.
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SPLIT LIP
I almost guarantee it's a simple matter of what moulds they have still ready to use. Cheetor/Tigatron and Rattrap had to be remade, and they probably picked K9 and Retrax because they didn't require any repair or reconstruction.
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Beastwarsfan95
Retrax was such an odd choice, I would have done Dinobot, Rhinox or either of the spiders. Why reissue one of the worst BW figures ever*?
*I know people like him "ironically" and for the Memes. But a bad transformer is a bad transformer)
fartsniffer42
My Retrax is on the way! Very exciting! I love how goofy he is!
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Predakwon
If Retrax is selling out, that's amazing! Keep these BW reissues coming!
SPLIT LIP
I can’t tell if this is an acronym or you slammed the keyboard in anger that there’s no Retraxes left.