Animated Ratchet!

Wow, no love for Ratchet since November?
I actually just bought the old guy. I put him off for a long time, then I didn't see him anywhere anymore, and then the other day I found one. I'm actually kind of glad I didn't get him earlier. Why? Because he's awesome! Since there are so few Animated toys left to be released it was a nice treat to buy a 'new' one (new to me).

Mine seems to be free of any QC problems. Everything is tight and fits together perfectly. I actually kind of hate the flip-out magnets on his arms, but I can just trim them off. I really love his transformation. It's very pleasing and intuitive, like so many of the Animated toys. Goddammit I'm going to miss this line.

This guy has tons of detail on him, just a shame so little is painted. (I had no idea until I painted mine)

Originally Posted by Valkysas NO ONE CAN EVER, EVER say that hasbro doesnt care again. This fucking seals it. that's a LOT of product to release for a "dead" line.

I just picked Ratchet up and I like him but I will be adding some extra detail around the eyes (black sharpie thankyou!)

his left arm came off at the elbow whilst transforming him so I'm going to have to take a screwdriver to him tmrw, I have no idea how it came off.... it's a complete square plug round hole scenario.... I'm baffled, I've never had this happen before

Now I've completed the main cast of Autobots (in my own way), here's how I would grade them
1. Prowl
2. Cybertron Optimus Prime - should be getting the Wingblade upgrade when that drops : )
3. Leader Bulkhead
4. Activator Bumblebee
5. Ratchet

They're all great, but I can't decide if I'm pro light pipping or pro painted eyes... Just not sure. Also I do wonder if they'd have been better in brighter colours, as they are all quite dulled colours