Transformers Movie NEST Ratchet (Deluxe Class)

I called him Ratchet Jr because of his size. Deluxe Class size for Ratchet? I know Hasbro/TakaraTomy want to start a new toylines for Revenge of The Fallen series but smaller size for Ratchet is big NO to lot of Transformers collectors. May be they prefer the previous mold for Ratchet in Voyager Class. For me, still, Buy 1st Regret Later. Why? When i first saw his preview images, i kinda like it. Smaller or bigger is not an issue for me because i like to collect Transformers and Ratchet Jr is not a bad idea anyway.

Small size came in smaller packaging but 1 thing hate most about RoTF deluxe packaging is, not collectors friendly. Why? Just take a look at the back of the box. You can't easily open the box without tearing the card. You can easily tear the whole box, resulting you throwing the whole card.


A closer look at the front view of Ratchet in truck mode.

Side view. Can see clearly what's underneath him but got to admit that i like the color. Bet TakaraTomy color is better than Hasbro. Like the gun though. Simple but nice.

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The manual. IMHO, Quite long for a deluxe class.

Love the articulations, the 'muscle' but the legs looked longer and the body looked shorter.

For me, the mold is simple but to transform him is on the hard side. Took me longer than i thought when i tried to transform him. Can see clearly how thick is Ratchet's moustache.
Overall: I would give him 7 out of 10. Like the new mold and deluxe class for Ratchet but the transformation gave me headache for few minutes. Hopefully TakaraTomy NEST Ratchet's color is better than Hasbro's.

Wachaa!