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2023-04-07T19:35:57Z

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Of the Dinobots, '''Swoop''' has the most toys after [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]].
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Swoop toy.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Unlike others, who have energo-swords, Me Swoop have thermal sword.]]
*'''Swoop''' (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1991]]/[[1992]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Thermal weaponry|Thermal Sword]]", 2 missile launchers, 3 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Swoop's toy transforms into a robotic ''{{w|Pteranodon}}''. Swoop can stand on his beast feet or lie on his stomach in this mode, but additionally has fold-out wheels located in his feet and chest (though one has to split his chest open to access the latter wheel). His beak and tail were rounded [[for safety reasons]] compared to the original ''[[Diaclone]]'' release. However, the remolding of the tail kept the tail sticker from fitting correctly. Interestingly, despite being a former ''Diaclone'' toy, Swoop is the only Dinobot not to have an obvious cockpit for a ''Diaclone'' driver figure.

:Swoop's die-cast metal chest is painted red, which is his ''Transformers'' color, as opposed to his cartoon color scheme which was based on the ''Diaclone'' toy. Along with his sword, he also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers, the only Dinobot to have two projectile-launchers (and no non-firing gun to boot.)

:Swoop is notable for being one of the most fragile Generation 1 toys, and as such commands a respectable amount of money on the secondary market due to the difficulty in finding one intact.

:In Japan, Swoop and the other Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]''. Swoop cost 1800 yen (his original retail price, less than the other four) and two [[Robot Point]]s.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Swoop/swoop.htm More information on Swoop at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:TransCon2 Maximal Autobot 2-Pack Box.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Swoop''' ([[1997]])
:[[Men in Black]], who had previously created the [[Onyx Primal#Beast Wars|Onyx Primal]] exclusive for [[BotCon 1996]], wanted to make two exclusives for their non-licensed Transcon2 convention in 1997. [[Albitron]] and Swoop, redecoes of the original ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#BWultra|Megatron]] and [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars|Terrorsaur]] respectively, would have been available singly as well as in a two-pack.

:However, Men in Black solicited the toys before they had gotten approval for them from [[Hasbro]], which reportedly led Hasbro to turn down the proposal. Nonetheless, the basic Terrorsaur mold was to eventually be recolored in "Dinobot" colors as [[Terranotron (Dinobots)|Terranotron]] (and Swoop!) several years later.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Class06-toy Swoop.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Dinobots''' (Mini-Con Team, [[2006]])
: Part of the first wave of 2006 ''[[Transformers: Classics| Classics]]'' Mini-Cons, Swoop transforms into a robotic ''Pteranodon''. His jointing allows him to stand on his hind-feet as well as assume a normal "flying" position; while his [[beast mode]] feet are misassembled (they're flipped upside-down) this does not significantly impede his ability to stand. This misassembly was corrected on some later releases of the mold.

: He was only available in the [[Dinobot (Classics)|Dinobot Mini-Con Team]] set with [[Knockdown (Classics)#Toys|Knockdown]] and [[Terrorsaur (Classics)#Toys|Terrorsaur]].

:There are numerous [[paint operation]] differences between the hand-painted [[prototype]] of Swoop depicted in the [[stock photography|stock photos]] on the back of the Dinobot Team's packaging and the final product. One possibility is that since the ''Classics'' Mini-Cons were originally intended to be released in two-packs (as part of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line) rather than three-packs, the number of available paint operations (which are carefully monitored) per piece was larger in the two-pack arrangement, necessitating some omissions for the three-pack release.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Swoop/swoop.htm More information on ''Classics'' Swoop at TFU.info]''
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===''Age of Extinction''===
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[[File:TF2014toy-StrafeClassic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's Classic Strafe! Probably. Maybe. *cries in corner*]]
*'''Strafe''' (Evolution 2-Pack, [[2014]])
**'''26 OF 30'''
:Available only at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' two-pack features the ''Generations'' Deluxe [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]] toy, with no known differences from the normal retail release, packed with a maybe slightly redecoed iteration of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Mini-Con [[Rav (DOTM)|Rav]] with possibly darker blue or other negligible changes.

:Unlike Rav's hideously warped Powerlinx socket, Strafe's socket remains undamaged & intact.

:The packaging for this two-pack mistakenly<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0uG8JszvCs&t=23m5s] BotCon 2014 Interview - Hasbro's Mark Weber - Transformers Manager of Global Brand Development</ref> uses [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]'s original Generation 1 [[package art]] instead of Swoop's G1 art on the side of the card bubble and lists him as a "stealth fighter" (what our wiki describes 2010 ''Transformers'' [[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]] as).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Rav/rav.htm More information on Rav/''Age of Extinction'' Strafe at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
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[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCStrafe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Dinobots Generation One 4-pack''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords
:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "Dinobots Generation One 4-pack" that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Strafe transforms into a twin-headed ''Pteranodon'' monster, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Swoop toy. Twin swords peg onto his wings, and the swords can also be hand-held in [[robot mode]]. He also comes with a pressure-launch missile-firing "crossbow". Pegs on the crossbow allow the swords to attach and create a larger weapon. Strafe is packaged with [[Grimlock (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in ''Age of Extinction'' packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCStrafe/strafe.htm More information on SDCC Strafe at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionStrafe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Strafe''' (Legion, 2014)
:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Strafe is a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' ''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Windrazor (Prime)|Windrazor]], and transforms into a vaguely avian dragon, although his package art is recolored from the [[:File:RotD2 cvrRIA.jpg|RIA cover]] of [[Rage of the Dinobots issue 2|''Rage of the Dinobots'' #2]] and depicts a mechanical pterodactyl.

:In the United States, Strafe has thus far been found at Big Lots, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures.

:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with Windrazor's crossbow weapon, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn't include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging [[:File:TF2014toy-LegionStrafe-BadInstructions.jpg|are completely inaccurate]], as they are for an [[Strafe (AOE)#WalmartBWmold|entirely different "Strafe" toy]]! Even if the instructions ''had'' been accurate, they probably wouldn't have mentioned that Strafe can also form the arm of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes). This sculpt was also redecoed into ''Beast Hunters'' [[Divebomb (Prime)|Divebomb]], ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Barara]], and ''[[The Last Knight]]'' [[Rupture]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FDStrafe/strafe.htm More information on Legends Strafe at TFU.info]''
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Strafe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee & Strafe Team Pack''' (Team Pack, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''23'''
**''Accessories'': Jetpack, axe/missile launcher, 2 "Dino Claw Missiles", buzzsaw, 2 twin-blasters

: Part of a "Team Pack" with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HMStrafe|Bumblebee]], "Strafe" is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about five inches tall... but with an impressive near-18-inch wingspan. His ''pterosaur'' form takes many design cues from the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]], but with only one noggin and a definite "Generation 1"-inspired color scheme so yeah. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory.

: He is designed with a removable head, wing-tips, and legs (fewer removable parts than any other ''Hero Mashers Transformers'' figure; all of the others had at least one set of limbs made of two removable parts each), all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

: There are two different releases of this set, each one containing the same parts, but arranged differently. One has Strafe much more visibly pulled apart, with the resulting part-spread meaning the jetpack ends up hidden under the packaging photo on the lower-left corner under Bumblebee's feet.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Strafe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Dinobots''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, [[2015]])
**''Accessories'': Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords
:Part of the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Dinobots 5-pack, Strafe is a G1-inspired redeco/new-head retool of [[Strafe (AOE)#Generations|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Strafe]].

:Strafe was bundled with Grimlock, Slog, Snarl, and Slug.

: This set was initially released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys"R"Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.
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===''Kre-O''===
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*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely to Have His Identity Stolen
**''Accessories'': Sword
:''[[Kre-O]]'' Strafe (thank you, [[trademark]]!) is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection. His deco is heavily toy-based, including a red chest, and a visor instead of individual eyes.

:He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OStrafe/strafe.htm More information on Class of 1985 Strafe at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Ptero.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Ptero''' (Titan Master, [[2016]])
**''Accessories'': Gun/''Pteranodon''/jet vehicle
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the third wave of individually-packed ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]]s, "Autobot [[Ptero]]" transforms from a robot based on the original Swoop toy to a head based on Swoop's animation model (in the original toy's colors). In this mode, Ptero can serve as the head of any ''Titans Return'' Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class figure. He also features ports in his feet that allow him to peg onto a wide variety of ''Titans Return'' figures. Ptero's own head, meanwhile, is based on Swoop's original ''Generation 1'' toy, including the angled visor.

:Ptero is packaged with a triple-changing accessory that can transform into a gun-nosecone jet for Ptero to ride, a crossbow with a [[5 mm post]] for other figures to wield, or combine with Ptero to form a ''Pteranodon'' (though it honestly doesn't ''need'' Ptero). The stock photos of the figure mistransform both the ''Pteranodon'' (Titan Master upside-down) and jet (wings not folded up) modes.

:Ptero was reissued for the fifth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Apeface#Generations|Apeface]], [[Overkill (G1)#Generations|Overboard]], and the new [[Ramhorn (G1)#Titans Return|Ramhorn]]. Like his wavemates, Ptero never saw wide release in Malaysia, due to [[Shelfwarmer|shelfwarming]] in the first and second waves.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Ptero]], and was retooled into ''Titans Return'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#ChaosOnVelocitron|Rodimus Prime]].
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:PotP Swoop.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Dinobot Swoop''' (Deluxe Class, [[2017]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-12'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''2018-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Accessories'': Sword, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Dinobot Swoop" (he got his name back!) transforms into a robotic ''Pteranodon'', as well as form a limb for [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Toys|Volcanicus]] or any other ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style combiner (or one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs). Like the other Dinobots in this subline, Swoop is partially composed of translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a 'layered' look reminiscent of his original toy. The same transluscent plastic is used to create his sword, although the red paint applied to it removes the translucent effect

:Like all other ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures, he comes with Prime Armor that has a place for a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]], [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]], and can transform into a hand for a combiner. He also comes with a piece that can fill the gap in the chest armor or be held as a gun. Swoop's instructions don't explain how to connect the armor to his chest; both "thumbs" must be folded inward so that the tabs on them can peg into holes on either side of Swoop's ''Pteranodon'' head. Also not mentioned is the fact that the armor can be worn on his back in robot mode by pegging into holes on his wings.

:Swoop suffers from a number of design flaws. The cradle used to connect his head to his body is improperly molded, and as such does not reliably tab into the top of his body for either robot or dino mode so much as it does sit atop it. Some buyers report their Swoops do not suffer from this issue, but the overall response indicates this is the exception more than the norm. Many Swoops also have drooping beaks in any mode other than Dino mode. In arm mode, the tabs on his shoulders are too thick to fit in the slots inside his wings, meaning they'll come apart pretty often. The robot legs also have a tendency to split in arm mode with little effort.

:Though stock renders of Swoop (including the box art) depict him with a red torso and a clear beak lacking any gold paint, more akin to the original Generation 1 figure, the final toy was changed to have a blue torso and gold paint inside the beak, based on his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon.

:In China, he was also released along with the other 4 Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China's TianMao site.<ref>https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&skuId=3853426938808</ref>

:This mold was heavily retooled into [[Cutthroat (G1)#Generations|Terrorcon Cutthroat]] and further retooled into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]'' [[Kraken#Generations|Kraken]] and [[Terrormander#Generations|Terrormander]].
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===''Generations Selects''===
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[[File:Selects-Deluxe-Red-Swoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Dinobot Red Swoop''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Series'': '''''Power of the Primes'''''
**''Accessories'': Sword, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:A [[Generations Selects (toyline)|''Generations Selects'']] accompaniment to ''Power of the Primes'', "Dinobot Red Swoop" is a redeco of the Deluxe Class figure above, with a red torso and a clear beak, as featured in the original release's CG stock renders.

:Individual reports indicate this release of the mold suffers from ''extremely'' loose joints, which causes the most amount of complications when used as a combiner arm. Due to matching the original's color for color, the lower half of Red Swoop can be swapped out with the lower half of the original Swoop for tighter joints.
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[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-JP-Volcanicus-Swoop.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Volcanicus''' (Gift set, [[February 27]], 2021)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS11'''
** ''Accessories'': 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 Magma Swords, 2 arm-mounted cannons, twin 'stunner' laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left & right fists

:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Swoop is a redeco of his ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' figure, but now with a G1 cartoon-inspired deco. [[TakaraTomy Mall]] gives this figure the [[Function|title]] "Dinobot Artillery Warrior Swoop".<ref>[https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810172079/ <nowiki>[Domestic: Limited to TAKARATOMY MALL]</nowiki> Transformer GENERATION SELECTS Volcanicas]</ref>
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:Behold Galvatron Swoop.JPG|thumb|200px]]
* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)
:''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' "Dinobot Swoop" is a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall – and most of that height is a tapered plastic peg meant to evoke the flight of the ''tiiiiiny'' Pteranodon mode perched atop it. Swoop is scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#HasLab|HasLab Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Swoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Perfect size to throw at someone's eye. ...Please don't do that.]]
*'''Dinobot Swoop''' (Core Class, [[2023]])
**'''5 of 6: [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Legacy|Volcanicus]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Dual blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Design notes on the ''Legacy Evolution'' Dinobots] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram.</ref>

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution (2023)|Legacy: Evolution]]'' Core Class toys, Dinobot Swoop is a miniature rendition of the character turning into an (admittedly adorable) ''Pteranodon''. Swoop comes with two blasters, which have a 5mm hole in each. Swoop also forms one of the limbs for Volcanicus, the first combiner released within the Core Class scale. The blasters looking fist-like at certain angles, and the fact he's a combining ''Pteranodon'', is quite similar to [[Yokuryu]], the right arm of [[Dinoking]]. Hmm...

:Swoop was revealed in an interview with [[Evan Brooks]] on [[February 21|February 21st]], 2023.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-ZopluVbd/ Design notes on ''Legacy'' Swoop (and Scarr) from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Note that the number on his back is a sum total of the 8 tech spec values (Strength, Speed, etc.) from his original file card.

*'''Swoop''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''3'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Swoop/swoop.htm More information on Decoy Swoop at TFU.info]''

===First 4 Figures===
*'''Swoop''' (<s>2006/2007</s> unreleased)

:Intended for release in [[First 4 Figures]]' "Generation One" series, this would have been a full body resin statue of Swoop. His digital sculpt was first shown to the toy press at New York [[Toy Fair]] in February 2006;<ref name=ASM>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!"] at ASMzine.com (archived)</ref> First 4 Figures allowed [[BigBadToyStore]] to solicit him for sale the same month.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/update-from-bigbadtoystorecom-transformers-and-gij/6539/ "Update from BigBadToyStore.com: Transformers and G.I.Joe Statues and Busts!!!"] on Seibertron.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070426030454/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=527&company=130 BigBadToyStore's listings for First 4 Figures' statues] (archived)</ref>

:Unfortunately, Swoop and the rest of the "Generation One" series were casualties of the general discontinuation of First 4 Figures' ''Transformers'' output, which was attributed to a challenging market and a lack of retailer support.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Tlsswoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Swoop can't see with blast shield down!]]
*'''Swoop''' (2014)
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Swoop is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He is based on his original toy, as illustrated by his red chest and visor. For every 16 figures, there is 1 Swoop.

:Like most of his wave, Swoop's bio card plagiarizes this wiki article's opening paragraphs, and even uses the ridiculous opening caption as his new motto, even though it makes no sense out of context.
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*'''Swoop "Cartoon" Ed.''' (2014)
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1DinobotSwoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
*'''Dinobot Swoop, Fearsome Flyer''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T19/T40'''
**''Stars: ''6
:Dinobot Swoop, Fearsome Flyer is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile card game, with line-art for both Bot and Alt-mode by [[Dan Khanna]].
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[[File:W2DinobotSwoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
*'''Dinobot Swoop, Bombardier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T21/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Dinobot Swoop, Bombardier was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, this version of Swoop is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Dinobot Swoop, Bombardier depicts [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]]'s left arm, which is formed by Swoop in the artwork.

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Dinobot Swoop, Bombardier can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneSwoop.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
*Swoop was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' Dinosaur Robo Pteranodon type piloted mech. Whoever made Swoop's animation model used this ''Diaclone'' toy as a reference, as the Dinobot sports the pre-Transformer's blue chest, and gold lower beak, missiles, and dino feet. Swoop's box art has the Transformer toy's red chest, but keeps the gold parts from the Diaclone toy.
*[[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Artwork for a ''Generation 2'' Swoop toy]] surfaced alongside a [[:File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|screaming yellow and turquoise Grimlock]], indicating a planned second wave of Dinobots in ''Generation 2'' that was ultimately dropped.
*The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] toy was originally intended to be the original Generation 1 character, and was to be released in ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]''. However, it was ultimately shunted into ''Energon'', reportedly for a combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] to form a [[Mega-Dinobot|super robot]]) only in the main-line, which had combination as a central theme.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*Toy review of ''Diaclone'' Dinosaur Robo Pteranodon Type [http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/08/pre-transformers-diaclone-dinosaur-robo.html Part 1] and [http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/08/pre-transformers-diaclone-dinosaur-robo_27.html Part 2]

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Volcanicus (POTP)

2023-04-07T19:34:22Z

GrImLoCkUsPrImE99:

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{{disambig3|Volcanicus}}
:''Volcanicus is an [[Autobot]] [[Combiner]] from the [[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Volcanicus-Machinima.jpg|right|thumb|300px|K ...I ...L ...L]]

'''Volcanicus''' is the fearsome combination of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] that was 65 million years in the making, and is now ready to deliver the [[Decepticon]]s a world of pain. Considering the Dinobots' reputations as brainless brutes, Volcanicus is similarly a mindless beast as a result, but given how it hasn't stopped the Dinobots before, it's not much of a problem.

He comprises:
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (torso)
*[[Slag (G1)|Slug]] (left arm)
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (right arm)
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (left leg)
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (right leg)

He is sometimes comprised of six Dinobots with an alternative configuration.

* Grimlock (left leg)
* Slug (upper torso)
* Sludge (lower torso)
* [[Skar (IDW)|Scarr]] (left arm)
* Swoop (right arm)
* Snarl (right leg)

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==Fiction==
===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|[[Gregg Berger]] (English)}}
[[File:Machinima-POTP-Volcanicus-punches-Windblade.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Let's fossilize 'em!]]
The Dinobots attacked [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and his team in [[Primal Swamp]], believing the Decepticon leader to be behind the recent apocalyptic threat. When all five were forced to the ground, the Dinobots formed Volcanicus to turn the tide of the battle. {{storylink|The Swamp}} He tussled with the others for a while, being pretty much untouchable, until he was knocked off guard by a surprise attack from the arriving [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}} He quickly recovered from this and began chasing Predaking, who himself was chasing the others. They both finally stopped their assault as they witnessed Megatron enter a mysterious dome. {{storylink|Without Warning}} As they waited for Megatron to re-emerge, he started another fight with Predaking, but was knocked to the ground and got stuck in an energon pool. Unable to get back up, Volcanicus split back into the Dinobots to free himself. {{storylink|Primal (POTP)|Primal}} A later attack on the Dinobots by [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] and the [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]-possessed [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]] led to the death of Sludge, consequently resulting in the loss of the ability to form Volcanicus. {{storylink|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)|Athenaeum Sanctorum}}
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===''Generations Selects Special Comic''===
[[File:Selects Volcanicus.jpg|200px|thumb|left]]
When the [[Quintesson]]s escaped their dimensional prison, they arrived on [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]] in the year [[2050]], where they spotted and hoped to subdue the Dinobots to use as merchandise. Towards this goal, they summoned [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], who had the Dinobots on the ropes till Grimlock was encouraged by telepathic messages from the [[Primus|Oracle]] of the past universe to use [[Earth]]'s [[Angolmois Energy]] to manifest his heart's strength in reality. With this energy and the lending of an [[Energon Matrix]] from [[Kakuryu (G1)|Grimmaster]], Grimlock and the other four original Dinobots combined into the mighty Volcanicus. Predaking attempted to use [[Slash (POTP)|Slash]] as a hostage, but the [[Magma Blade (GS)|Magma Blade]]s-armed Volcanicus was nevertheless able to slash Predaking apart into his [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]] components, who quickly retreated, and save his "little sister". Soon after, Volcanicus was contacted by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] about the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]], so Volcanicus's components split up to go and assist their allies. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}

The Dinobots aided the humans against the [[Cybertron Alliance]] and Selectors because of their loyalty to Carly. The [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s were also loyal to their father, Grimlock, and merged with him as a variant of Volcanicus called [[Volcaticon]]. The Quintessons intervened on the battle with anti-Transformer gas, and so Volcaticon deconstructed so that Grimlock could reform Volcanicus with the Dinobots while the Technobots assembled separately as [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. {{Storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

Volcanicus and Computron soon realized they were at a disadvantage against the arriving [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s, though. Computron had restored Grimlock's super-intelligence when they merged as Volcaticon, and now lacked the accumulated knowledge necessary to feed his analytics. Meanwhile, the hyper-intelligent Grimlock inside Volcanicus lost his animal ferocity in this "improved" state. {{Storylink|Abominus comic 1}} Given a reprieve, Computron reabsorbed his intelligence from Volcanicus before engaging the Terrorcons' combiner, [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], but to no avail. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] infused himself with Angolmois Energy to counter Abominus, only to be driven out of control himself. Volcanicus used the Angolmois in his Magma Blade to deflect the reformatted Megatron Omega's attack, teaming up with Abominus against him. Volcanicus and Abominus could not prevail, but soon a wormhole opened in space, drawing the Primitive warriors back into the past. {{Storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

Volcanicus and the Dinobots were used as pawns by Primus, knowing they could be easily directed against their old enemy and his rival, [[Primacron]]. Grimlock assembled Volcanicus to fight Neo Primus, the transformed [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]] and the first planet-sized robot Primacron created. {{Storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 1|Finale 1}} Even Volcanicus could not defeat a planet alone, but [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] and the Terrorcons had followed through the wormhole and chowed down on the Angolmois inside the Blue Planet. Hun-Gurr caught the Magma Blade when Volcanicus was disarmed and charged it with the energy inside him, returning it as the Angolmois Blade. This sword was powerful enough to disrupt Neo Primus, converting it back into the Blue Planet. {{Storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2|Finale 2}}
{{--}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Earth Wars Volcanicus.jpg|upright=1.67|left|thumb|But whither [[Slash (POTP)|Slash]]?]]
[[File:Volcanicus EarthWars SurvivaloftheFittest.jpg|thumb|300px|'Monster' is a relative term. To a canary, a cat is a monster. We're just used to being the cat.]]

After Snarl returned from Nebulos and retrieved the plans for the Quintesson Hive Matrix, he stated that the Dinobots would soon be one. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Mission Accomplished}}

Grimlock wanted to form his combined form almost immediately, so he got help from Jetfire to open the Enigma vault and got his hands on the Enigma. But Swoop noticed a cerebro-shell in the back of Jetfire's head! Trying to form Volcanicus, Grimlock ordered the Dinobots to combine, but nothing happened. As it turned out, the Dinobots didn't know ''how'' to work the Enigma. Soon, Bruticus and Superion arrived on the scene, and the two duked it out while Grimlock desperately tried to figure out how to use the Enigma.

Learning of the Dinobots' actions, Optimus activated the Enigma, creating Volcanicus and Predaking in the process! Springer retrieved the Enigma, but the Dinobots and Predacons had unfinished business, so they settled on finishing the score later, in their new combined forms.

*'''Lowest Star Rating''': Requires 3 star or higher bots to combine. You can sub in 5 star bots if you have them available.
*'''Class:''' Combiner
*'''Weapons''': Volcanicus is surprisingly versatile being the Dinobot Combiner. He attacks by jumping onto things and smashing them with his fists or his sword. He also can use Slug's natural flamethrower ability to set a large area on fire. Volcanicus can also use his sword to send up a beam that rains down as Meteors to heavily damage an area.
*'''Abilities''':
**'''Energo-Sword''' - Jump and strike with the Energo-Sword! Deals massive damage to the target and anything directly behind it.
**'''Fire And Brimstone''' - Set a wide area on fire dealing an average of 2,280 damage over 8 seconds.
**'''Extinction''' - A shower of meteors bombards a very large area dealing an average damage over 10 seconds. Quadruple damage to walls.
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==Toys==
===''Power of the Primes''===
{{anchor|Generations}}
[[File:PotPtoy-Volcanicus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[Beast (G1)|Open the door, get on the floor, everybody merge the dinosaurs]]]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
*'''Dinobot Slug''' (Deluxe Class, 2017)
*'''Dinobot Snarl''' (Deluxe Class, 2018)
*'''Dinobot Sludge''' (Deluxe Class, 2018)
*'''Dinobot Swoop''' (Deluxe Class, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept art)}}

:Part of the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', Volcanicus is formed from Voyager Class Dinobot Grimlock and the four Deluxe Class Dinobots. ([[Slash (POTP)#Toys|Slash]] isn't officially part of the combiner, but it can be done [[Fan mode|if you're particularly creative]].)

:As a ''[[Combiner#TermsForCombiners|Scramble City]]''-style combiner, Volcanicus can also utilize any ''Combiner Wars''-style Deluxe as a limb. His [[Enigma of Combination]] is dubbed the '''Dinobot Enigma''', and can be installed within Grimlock's dino-head's mouth on Volcanicus' chest, or it can also be stored in any of the fists or feet (and by extension, so can a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]], [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]], even an entire Matrix of Leadership). The two extraneous hands can be used to either bulk up the lower torso or peg into the backs of the feet as heels for additional stability.

:Due to his very wide shoulders and top-heavy design, Volcanicus is very prone to leaning forward, though not enough to topple over thanks to his long feet. His hips are also formed from Grimlock's thighs with no means of securing them in place, which can lead to some crouching poses collapsing under the weight of his upper body. The shoulders also have the tendency to disconnect from Grimlock's robot wings.

:In China, Volcanicus was released in a box set as an exclusive for Hasbro China's T-Mall site. The box set also came with a Volcanicus-themed notepad, and a code for the ''Earth Wars'' game.<ref>https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&skuId=3853426938808</ref>
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===''Generations Selects''===
{{anchor|Selects}}
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-JP-Volcanicus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have more paint and cool swords. Buy me again!]]
*'''Volcanicus''' (Gift set, [[February 27]], [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''TT-GS11'''
** ''Accessories'': 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 "[[Magma Blade (GS)|Magma Blade]]s", 2 arm-mounted "Volca-Vulcan" cannons, twin 'stunner' laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left & right fists

:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Volcanicus is a redeco of his earlier ''Power of the Primes'' self, but with a cartoon-inspired deco taking cues from Generation 1 and Volcanicus' appearance in the ''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoon. Every member is now generously coated in silver paint and some plastics have been swapped around for further Generation 1 cartoon-accuracy. He also comes with new parts such as the gestalt feet, a pair of guns based on Grimlock's original handgun, two "Volca-Vulcan" cannons meant to fill in gaps in Volcanicus's chest, and a huge pair of "Magma Blades" (based on the sword he wields in ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'', itself based on that of ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]]).

: He also reuses several combiner parts from ''Generations Selects'' [[King Poseidon#Generations|King Poseidon]], most obviously the fists. Furthermore, the combiner joint ratchets throughout have been strengthened (including Grimlock's leg joints), which makes this Volcanicus more stable than his predecessor, although it is slightly difficult to flip the joints out of the Dinobots' chests.

:Volcanicus was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive, also made available from [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the USA.
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===''Legacy''===
*'''Volcanicus''' (Core Class, [[2023]])
**'''1 of 6: [[Sludge (G1)#Legacy|Dinobot Sludge]]'''
**'''2 of 6: [[Slag (G1)/toys#Legacy|Dinobot Slug]]'''
**'''3 of 6: [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legacy|Grimlock]]'''
**'''4 of 6: [[Skar (IDW)#Legacy|Dinobot Scarr]]'''
**'''5 of 6: [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Legacy|Dinobot Swoop]]'''
**'''? of 6: [[Snarl (G1)#Legacy|Dinobot Snarl]]'''<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-ZopluVbd/ Design notes on ''Legacy'' Scarr and Swoop] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] and [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Design notes on ''Legacy'' Sludge and Slug] from Hasbro designer Evan Brooks on Instagram</ref>

: A multi-wave undertaking in ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution|Legacy: Evolution]]'', Volcanicus is formed from 6 Core Class toys. Slug and Sludge form the upper and lower torso, Grimlock as the left leg, Scarr and Swoop as the arms, with the announced but as-yet unrevealed Snarl making up the right leg.

::*''Design notes on ''Legacy'' Volcanicus from Evan Brooks on Instagram:''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Part I - Sludge and Slug]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLLERvuq_I/ Part II - Grimlock]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-ZopluVbd/ Part III - Scarr and Swoop]''

{{comingsoontoy|Scarr, Swoop, and Snarl}}

==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Volcanicus.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Volcanicus, Fiery Champion''' (2019)
**[[Sludge (G1)|Dinobot Sludge]], Dino Demolitions
**[[Slag (G1)|Dinobot Slug]], Battering Ram
**[[Snarl (G1)|Dinobot Snarl]], Spiked Battler
**[[Swoop (G1)|Dinobot Swoop]], Bombardier
**[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], Powerful Commander
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Stars: ''39

:One of the titular [[combiner]]s from the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, Volcanicus, Fiery Champion can be formed by playing the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while the Character cards for all five [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] are in Bot Mode while on the battlefield and/or the KO area.

:Volcanicus, Fiery Champion's artwork is reused from the [[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]] Volcanicus packaging art.
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Volcanicus's sword in ''Earth Wars'' is based on the one used by ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]]. The ''Power of the Primes'' toy does not include this sword, whereas the ''Generations Selects'' toy includes two.
*The ''Earth Wars'' design, the [[New York Comic Con|NYCC]] 2017 prototype, the packaging art, and the ''Power of the Primes'' cartoon depict Volcanicus with Sludge's head facing down, but the instructions show his head pointing upwards. Similarly, Slug's head points outwards in ''Earth Wars'' and the packaging art, but upwards in the cartoon and on the toy itself.
*Back in [[1990]], four of the original five Dinobot designs served as the templates for the "Geisters", recurring villainous henchmen on the Takara/Sunrise co-production ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Exkaiser]]''. In what might be called a vision of things to come, the four were once briefly fused into a single robot called "[[:File:MadGeister.jpg|Mad Geister]]" (マッドガイスター ''Maddo Gaisutā''). However, because each Geister controlled a portion of the combined body—and they had the accumulated brain power of a Froot Loop—this ended rather badly for them. In a more successful (if not [[Mega-Dinobot|also prescient]]) later development, the Geisters learned to merge in groups of two, with Ptera Geist and Thunder Geist forming the centaur-esque "[[:File:PtederAndHormor.jpg|Pteder]]" (プテダー ''Putedā'') and Horn Geist and Armor Geist forming "[[:File:PtederAndHormor.jpg|Hormor]]" (ホーマー ''Hōmā'').

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Volcanicus''' (ボルカニカス ''Borukanikasu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lóngyánwán''' (China, 龙焱王，"King Dragonflame")

==See also==
*[[Beast (G1)|The Beast]]
*[[Mega-Dinobot]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Dinobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Dinobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]

Skar (IDW)

2023-04-07T19:33:32Z

GrImLoCkUsPrImE99: 4 of 6

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{{disambig2|the Autobot Dinobot|the Decepticon Powermaster|Skar (G1)}}
:''Skar is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Monstrosity6 Skar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|"Remember me..."<br>"No."]]
'''Skar''' (aka '''Scarr''') was the tactical medic of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] during their time as soldiers of the [[Primal Vanguard]]. Prior to joining up he was known to have researched the "[[Scanning|dynamic alt-mode adaption]]" theory, a method of adapting a new [[alternate mode]] on the spot.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Massacre-Skar.jpg|left|thumb|But let's not talk about him again.]]
While on a mission to search for subterranean terrorist bases beneath the [[Toraxxis Plains]], the Dynobots encountered powerful monsters dwelling in the caverns, creatures that almost wiped them out. In a desperate bid to survive, Skar used his research to scan the creatures and adapt his team into new alt-modes based on them, granting them the strength they needed to fight back. Unfortunately, the process also caused the Dynobots' minds to deteriorate into those of beasts, and Skar was killed by his own leader and best friend, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], during their rampage. His death caused the other Dynobots to be overcome with grief and factored into their desertion from the Primal Vanguard, and Grimlock would always feel guilty for what he had done. {{storylink|Underworld (IDW)|Underworld}} {{storylink|Massacre}}
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==Toys==
===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Evolution-Scarr.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sure, pair me up with the team that killed me. That'll go well.]]
*'''Dinobot Scarr''' (Core, [[2023]])
**'''4 of 6: [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Legacy|Volcanicus]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail gun
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Design notes on the ''Legacy Evolution'' Dinobots] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram.</ref>

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution (2023)|Legacy: Evolution]]'' Core Class toys, Dinobot Scarr (renamed to avoid confusion with another [[Skar (G1)|Skar]]) is the first toy of the character, turning into an ''Ankylosaurus''. His beast mode tail detaches to become a twin-barrelled gun in robot mode. Scarr also forms one of the limbs for Volcanicus, the first combiner released within the Core Class scale. His fairly fist-like gun, as well as the fact that he's an ''Ankylosaurus'' component of a dinosaur combiner, brings to mind [[Gairyu]], the left arm of [[Dinoking]]. Hm...

:Scarr was revealed in an interview with [[Evan Brooks]] on [[February 21|February 21st]], 2023.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-ZopluVbd/ Design notes on ''Legacy'' Scarr (and Swoop) from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''
{{comingsoontoy}}
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==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Dinobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformers]]
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]
[[Category:Medics]]
[[Category:Primal Vanguard]]

Ratchet (Movie)/toys

2020-07-12T21:06:38Z

GrImLoCkUsPrImE99: /* Masterpiece */

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Ratchet's a doctor, dammit! And has a lot of toys!

==Transformers (2007)==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:LegendsRatchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hasbro might have fixed the green color, but nobody told them to fix the hue settings for the official promo photos.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Legends Class, [[2007]])
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Ratchet'''
:An inexpensive, small-scale version of ''Transformers'' "Autobot Ratchet," he remains relatively faithful to his vehicle mode (though highly simplified), but transforms very differently due to his simplicity. In robot mode, he has a faux truck-front chest that's more faithful to the CGI design than the Voyager toy's chest, but the rest of his robot mode is (understandably) inaccurate and limited in articulation.

:His spare tire, mounted on the rear end of his roof in vehicle mode, is actually a free-spinning wheel just like the normal four (albeit with a somewhat stiffer joint), and the same size as the front wheels... meaning that, in theory, it could be used as an ''actual'' spare tire.

[[File:Movie legends ratchet colorvariants.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|He's feeling a little green around the manifolds.]]
:The original production run of the toy sported a significantly wrong shade of green. A running change variant that quickly replaced the original version corrected the error, now sporting the same shade of green as the Voyager Class toy.<ref>[http://archive.thetf.net/forum_posts.asp?TID=10086 Comparison images of both color variants of Legends Ratchet]</ref> Still, the color variant was not limited to the US market, as both versions also popped up in Europe. The re-released toy for the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, however, got stuck with the original, off-color version.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LegendsRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Legends Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-2007-Legends-Allspark-Battles-Rescue-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Doctor vs. the Warrior.]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet vs. Decepticon Brawl''' (Legends "Allspark Battles" two-pack, 2007)
:Released as part of the ''[[AllSpark Power|AllSpark Battles]]'' [[subline imprint|refresh]] of the Movie toyline, Legends class Rescue Ratchet is, naturally, a redeco of the previously-released Legends class Ratchet in his white ''Generation 1''-inspired colors. He comes packed with an all-new sculpt Legends class Brawl.

::''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LoCRescueRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Legends Rescue Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Movie Voyager Ratchet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This green is both [[neon]] and [[Playskool]].]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:''Transformers'' Voyager Class Ratchet transforms into a AM General {{w|Hummer H2}}, customised as a fire search and rescue vehicle. Ratchet is also missing significant amounts of paint applications, with unpainted wheels, emergency tools, and light details, as well as an underpainted face, resulting in a rather monochromatic toy.

:During transformation, unfolding his legs will activate his [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] feature, which folds out his kneepads and feet, and 'bulges' out two small panels along his inner calves. The only Autobot toy to not feature a ranged weapon, Ratchet's right forearm unfolds into an axe (based upon a weapon concept study), and the removable rollbar/roof rack can either be mounted on his left arm as a shield/claw, or stored on his back. Flipping out the axe without unfolding the blade, however, does make the weapon ''vaguely'' resemble a green version of the [[machine gun]] he uses in the movie.

:Oddly, although Ratchet's thumbs are articulated, space is so restricted that they are all but useless. His left thumb can only move a millimeter due to his wrist armor getting in the way. His right thumb does have more space to move, but pushing it will invariably disengage the fold-out axe from his forearm.

:Ratchet can (loosely) attach a [[Mini-Con]] on the rollbar/roof rack, and can hold a standard weapon via the shield/claw mount.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on Voyager Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Voyager RescueRatchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hasbro proving that anything looks better as a slavish G1 homage.]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:''Transformers'' "Rescue Ratchet," is an extensive [[redeco]] based in part upon ''Generation 1'' [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet's]] [[Marvel Comics]] appearance. Aside from the deco and name change, the toy is otherwise the same in functionality to the previous Voyager class release.

:Oddly for a deco described as being ''more'' likely for the type of vehicle, Rescue Ratchet's vehicle mode—a fire search and rescue vehicle—is prominently labeled "AMBULANCE" on the doors and the hood.

:This same deco was adapted and used as an alternate for Ratchet in the multiplayer mode for the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' game.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RescueRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Voyager Rescue Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Voyager Premium Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And yet they've done nothing to put better coloring on my legs....]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Best Buy exclusive "Premium Series" Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:''Transformers'' Ratchet was one of the first figures in the ''[[Premium Series]]'', released on October 16th, 2007 exclusively at Best Buy for the launch of the ''Transformers'' movie DVD. Ratchet's main plastic has been changed to a metallic yellow, with an additional coat of metallic yellow paint over the top of those parts (and others), resulting in a much more accurate color scheme in relation to the actual ''Movie'' character and prop vehicle.

:Ratchet was presented in robot mode, within a special display package similar in shape to the packaging for the Hasbro release of ''Generation 1'' ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]. Even though Hasbro officially considers him as part of the Premium Series, this is not indicated anywhere on the packaging, as the Premium Series wasn't officially announced until ''after'' Ratchet and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] had already been released to stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BestBuyRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Premium Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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*'''Unleashed y Voyager''' (2007)
:''Transformers'' Voyager Class Ratchet was also available in a two-pack with ''Unleashed'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#MexicoUnleashed|Bumblebee]] in Mexican markets. Both items are identical to their standard original releases.
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[[File:ACG-HK-2008-Transformers-Commemorative-Box-Set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Autobots)''' (2008)

:Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The regular Ratchet toy (and not the ''Premium Series'' redeco) is released without any changes along with [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Premium|''Premium Series'' Bumblebee]], [[Jazz_(Movie)#Premium|''Premium'' Jazz'']], [[Ironhide_(Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|''Premium'' Ironhide]], and [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#PremiumLeader|''Premium'' Optimus Prime]]. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.

:The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.

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===Fast Action Battlers===
[[File:FABRatchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An axe that shoots missiles. Seriously.]]
*'''Axe Attack Autobot Ratchet''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''QC-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:''Transformers'' [[Fast Action Battlers]] "Axe Attack Autobot Ratchet," is a small, deluxe-sized figure with limited articulation and a simple transformation. He features a spring-loaded missile-firing axe, a "robot punch" [[gimmick]], and [[Automorph Technology|automorphing]]. To activate the "robot punch", one must twist and release Ratchet's torso. An inner spring will cause it to snap back to (more or less) anatomical position. His front grille can be rotated 180 degrees, which powers the automorphing feature, and causes Ratchet's front fenders, doors, and roof to separate during transformation from vehicle to robot and form his shoulders and arms (and vice versa). Unfortunately, this sacrifices [[Show-accuracy|show accuracy]], as the grille ends up ''right-side up'', while the rest of his [[Alternate mode|alt mode]] cab remains upside-down.

:In vehicle mode, the missile stows handily underneath Ratchet's chassis.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FABRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Axe Attack Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Mov2007-toy RescueTorchRatchet.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Rescue Torch Ratchet''' (Fast Action Battler, [[2008]])
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:''Transformers'' Fast Action Battlers "Rescue Torch Ratchet" is a Generation 1 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]]-themed redeco of Axe Attack Ratchet, with a deco similar to Voyager Class Rescue Ratchet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/FABRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Rescue Torch Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Cyber Slammers===
[[File:CyberSlammersRatchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Even the Throttlebots didn't want me.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007)
:''Transformers'' [[Cyber Slammers]] Ratchet is a cute little super-deformed Hummer H2 that transforms into a cute little super-deformed Autobot medical officer. 'Slam' his robot mode down into van mode and he rolls along, slowly transforming back up into vehicle mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Ratchet manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Cyber Slammers Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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==Revenge of the Fallen==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:Ratchet ROTF Legends toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just as Don and Andrew foretold!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Legends Class, [[2009]])
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''EZ-07'''
:This ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Ratchet is a tan [[redeco]] of Ratchet's 2007 Legends Class figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/LegRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:ROTF deluxe Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I have a waist-coat!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2009/[[2010]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-28'''
**''Accessories:'' EMP Blaster/Energon Multi-Beam Gun, EMP Blast Missile
:''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Ratchet is an all-new mold that is more accurate to Ratchet's final robot mode design when compared to his Voyager class toys. However, his vehicle mode has been changed to something akin to a military Humvee, albeit in Ratchet's distinctive emergency rescue regalia. This smaller vehicle mode means that his feet end up prominently sticking out from underneath the vehicle.

:He also features a new "launching [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] blast missile"-launcher weapon that resembles the arm-mounted machine gun that Ratchet uses in the films. The missile launcher weapon can also be attached to Deluxe [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], echoing the interactive features of their ''[[Ratchet (Animated)|Animated]]'' [[Lockdown (Animated)|counterparts']] toys. Likewise, Lockdown's engine can plug into Ratchet's rooftop, but that looks kinda doofy.

:Ratchet's [[Mech Alive]] feature is unlocked when the missile launcher is plugged into his arm, in which gearing moves pieces into place around the weapon as it's locked into place. His chest also has an [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]-like rearrangement of his chest-mounted headlights into robot mode configuration as his abdomen is pushed down into place.

:Ratchet's head had the peculiar feature of having two [[ball joint]] sockets stacked one atop the other- there was the shallow socket that his head was set at in the package which allowed superior mobility, then a deeper one that limited head movement but concealed his neck joint. The deeper socket could be used by pushing the head down. Sadly, a [[Variant|running change]] in his design eliminates one of the ball joints, making his head basically unposeable. His redecos would later continue to use this version of the mold.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on Deluxe Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:ROTF Voyager DesertRatchet toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What the hell, Hasbro? You couldn't afford the other half of the emergency stripe?]]
*'''Desert Tracker Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:This ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "Desert Tracker Ratchet," is a barely redecoed version of the ''Transformers'' Voyager Class Ratchet toy released in 2007, the only new decos being the change of his black plastic to dark grey and a "dirt" spray on his doors and shoulders. In a probable effort to cut costs, Hasbro has removed several decos that existed on the 2007 toy, such as half of the Emergency stripe on the sides of the vehicle, the red paint for the light bar and the turn signal lights.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on Desert Tracker Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTFSurfaceToAirShowdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh. So Desert Tracker Ratchet was desert-tracking Grindor? Okay.]]
*'''Surface To Air Showdown''' (Voyager Class 2-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:A [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] two-pack featuring Ratchet squaring off against [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]], strangely reminiscent of Ratchet's fight with [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] in the [[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots]] Nintendo DS game. Both toys remain unchanged from their individual retail release, but Ratchet is now simply named "Autobot Ratchet" rather than "Desert Tracker Ratchet".
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===Fast Action Battlers===
[[File:ROTF FAB Ratchet toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Lol @ Voyager, I have more paint apps than you!]]
*'''Beam Blast Autobot Ratchet''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:This ''Revenge of the fallen'' "Beam Blast Autobot Ratchet" toy is a redeco of the 2007 Fast Action Battlers Autobot Ratchet, now done in a sort of "impractical army" camouflage colour scheme.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/FABRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Beam Blast Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Robot Replicas===
[[File:ROTF RobotReplicas Ratchet.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Damn it Prime, I'm a doctor not a gunslinger!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Robot Replica, 2009)
:''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Robot Replicas]] Ratchet is a non-transforming, highly posable toy intended to be more accurate to Ratchet's CGI robot-mode than transforming toys are capable of. Ratchet is approximately five inches tall and features articulation at his neck, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips, knees and feet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RRRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Robot Replica Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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==Transformers (2010)==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:DesertDecimationRatchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Desert Decimation''' (Legends multi-pack, 2010)
:A redeco of 2007 Legends Ratchet featuring metallic sand deco. He was only available in the [[market six]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Desert Decimation]]" 4-pack together with [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]], and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]].
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===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:TF2010toyline DeluxeRescueRatchet.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' EMP Blaster, EMP Blast Missile
:''Transformers'' Rescue Ratchet is a white and red [[redeco]] of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Ratchet. Much like the many Rescue Ratchets from the 2007 Movie line, his color scheme is heavily inspired by Generation 1 Ratchet's [[Marvel Comics]] appearance.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/RescueRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on 2010 Rescue Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:TF2010-toy NightOpsRatchet.jpg|thumb|righ|upright=1.66|"A redeco that isn't white and red! THANK PRIMUS!"]]
*'''Night Ops Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:''Transformers'' "Night Ops Ratchet" is a mostly [[black repaint|black redeco]] of Voyager class Ratchet, somewhat similar to the [[#Battle Series|second RPM Ratchet]]. He is somewhat mistransformed in-package and in Hasbro's stock photos, as his windshield pieces remain over his abdomen in robot mode, not rotated around behind.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/NightOpsRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Night Ops Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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==Masterpiece==
[[File:https://www.baselunaitaly.it/media/catalog/product/cache/5/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/x/_/x_hase7300_1.jpg|thumb|righ|upright=1.66]]

*'''Ratchet''' (2020)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MPM-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Buzzsaw, machine gun, missiles

:''[[The_Transformers:_Masterpiece#Live-action_movie_series|Movie Masterpiece]]'' Ratchet is a brand new mold, based on his appearance in the [[Transformers (film)|first two]] [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|live action films]]. The toy includes a much greater amount of articulation (totaling to over 50) and accuracy than his other toys, including individually articulated fingers, ankles, and a moving jaw. The robot transforms into an officially licensed Hummer H2 and includes [[die-cast]] parts, as well as several paint applications. He includes his machine gun, freely spinnable buzzsaw, and pair of missile pods, each of which can be plugged in either of his forearms. The figure is set for release in October 2020.

:Originally, a physical figure used for initial stock photos and a stop motion reveal video had the car mode windows, doors and front fenders cast in transcusent blue plastic, which greatly collided with yellow paint used for door and fender parts, resulting in slightly greenish tint colliding with the yellow plastic parts. Later CGI renders and physical stock photos had these parts cast in clear colored plastic, resulting in the paint applications having more cohesive coloring.
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==EZ Collection Real==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Real-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|HULK SMASH!!!]]
*'''Ratchet (Real Color Ver)''', ([[2011]])
*'''Ratchet (Metallic Color Ver.)''' ([[2011]])
:Released as part of the blindpacked EZ Collection Real by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Ratchet is a redeco of the first Legends Class figure, using the off-color version's green. Like his EZ Collection Real brethren, Ratchet comes with two different variants: The "Real Color" features a flat shade on the plastic colors and paint, while the "Metallic Color" features metallic paint and plastic instead. Like all land-based vehicles in this line, He features an extra paint applications on the wheels rims, which is only seen in the stock photo compared to the final product, which is left bare due to being molded with unpaintable plastic.
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==Dark of the Moon==
===Cyberverse===
{{note|The '''Japanese''' release (CV) of the figures features no physical changes on both the toy, and it includes one instruction sheet of "how-to-play" the cards for the Mechtech Wars Online games.}}
[[File:TF-DOTM-Cyberverse-Legion-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sigh. I bet you five bucks that it'll just be four new toys at the most and then I'll be white with red bits ''again''. Just bet you...]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''ID Number:'' '''008'''
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''CV16'''
:''Cyberverse'' Ratchet is an entirely new Legion-class mold in white and light green. The new mold makes a few changes to his [[transformation]] compared to the Legends version, most notably finally forming his chest from the actual front of his vehicle mode. He has ball-jointed elbows (in a "lifting a dumbbell" orientation), making him one of the slightly more articulated Legion figures. His left hand is a standard-sized clip for holding Cyberverse accessories.

:Like the previous mold, his spare tire is the same size as his wheels and can be rotated with some effort, though the method of attachment is different.

:Despite what is shown in the [[stock photography]] seen to the right, the actual toy has Ratchet's head painted a different, more matte shade of green than the rest of the green plastic he's cast in.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/LegRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Cyberverse Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RatchetDOTMCyberverseLunarCrawler.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|"Damnit! I'm a doctor, not an astronaut!"]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet / Lunar Crawler''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''TBA'''
**''ID Number:'' '''TBA'''
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''CV18'''
**''Accessories:'' Multi-axis repair claw, satellite dish, crawler/gun, Earth's moon backdrop
:''Cyberverse'' Action Set Ratchet is a redeco/retool of the DOTM Legion Ratchet, now in gold and white with brown tires. The roof mounted spare tire has been replaced with a new piece featuring a [[5 mm post|5 mm peghole]]. He comes with the [[Lunar Crawler]] vehicle, which he can combine with in vehicle mode, as well as a much smaller crawler (as seen in the movie) which transforms into Ratchet's gun.

:Like other action sets, a removable cardboard backdrop for display is included. This time, the backdrop depicts the surface of the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], with a rover and an [[Autobot]] flag in the background.

:The Japanese release comes with the same MechTech Wars Ratchet card from the single-packed figure above.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/LCRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Lunar Crawler Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTMBITMCVLRatchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle in the Moonlight''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
:The [[Walmart]] exclusive "Battle in the Moonlight" giftset includes a redeco of the single-carded Cyberverse Ratchet mold in medium green, white, and off-white. Unusually for a Hasbro ''Transformers'' toyline redeco, this figure uses exactly the same paint operations as the single-carded figure, just replacing black paint with grey.

:The set also included redecos of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battleinthemoonlight|Optimus Prime]], his [[Armored Weapons Platform#Battleinthemoonlight|trailer]], and Legion-class [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Battleinthemoonlight|Crankcase]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Battle in the Moonlight Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:DOTM Deluxe Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No patients? He can ''fix'' that...]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA06'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cannon/Power [[Saw]]
:As part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Ratchet is a brand new mold.

:As part of the [[MechTech]] series, he comes with a lever-activated flip-out spinning "Power Saw" blade weapon, that is compatible with any 5mm port. In robot mode, Ratchet has [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] in each of his fists, on his back, on each of his shins, and on top of both of his shoulders. In Hummer H2 mode, he has a port in his spare tire and the shin ports can be revealed. He also has a pair of [[C joint]] bars on the lightbar.

:As the saw flips out from the side, the weapon housing features an alternative peg on its left side, should the saw ever collide and be obstructed during deploying. The two pegs also mean that, with some fiddling, Ratchet can hold his weapon with both hands.

:The Japanese ''Dark Side Moon'' release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on Deluxe Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-DOTM-Mechtech-Deluxe-Specialist-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...well played, Hasbro. You win ''this'' round.]]
*'''Specialist Ratchet''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Hand blaster/Double-barreled cannon
:A [[redeco]] of Ratchet that is... completely different. As a prominently labeled Rescue vehicle, he is now mostly ''red'' with ''white'' detailing, which aside from essentially reversing the color scheme of his [[Ratchet (G1)|Generation One counterpart]], is ''also'' a reference to a color scheme from his earlier movie design. He now comes with a redeco of [[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Skids]]'s MechTech blaster, which converts into a double-barreled cannon when the scope is pulled. Coincidentally, the double-barreled cannon is also reminiscent of his ''[[Ratchet (Animated)|Animated ]]'' counterpart's [[Lockdown (Animated)|EMP blaster]].

:His weapon was also redecoed into the weapon of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#StreetsideBotBrawl|Streetside Bot Brawl Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SpecialistRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Specialist Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM Deluxe Scan Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Put your pants back on.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' EMP Blaster, EMP Blast Missile
:This redeco of Deluxe Class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Ratchet is [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]]' Mission Earth: The Scan Series, to represent him [[trans-scan]]ning his vehicle mode. As such, nearly all of his vehicle mode parts (and thus, most of his robot mode) are cast in translucent clear plastic, with the rear of his vehicle mode being left unpainted, the middle having painted scan lines, and the front having a heavy amount of [[paint operation]]s in order to cover the clear plastic. Amusingly, the trans-scanning process apparently recognizes the electro-cardiogram graphics of Ratchet's vehicle mode, as the outline of the graphics is present on the painted scan details.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRURatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Scan Series Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Ratchet DOTM Voyager Target.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's me again!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:This [[Target]]-exclusive Ratchet is a redeco of the [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Voyager class mold]] that has been used since the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 ''Transformers'' toyline]]. In this release, Ratchet is decked out in his new colour scheme for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', but is physically unchanged from previous releases.

:He comes with a comic book by [[IDW Publishing]], ''[[Transformers: Ratchet]]''.
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==Movie Trilogy Series==
===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:MovieTrilogyRatchet.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ratchet''' (MechTech Deluxe, [[2012]])
:''[[Movie Trilogy Series]]'' Ratchet is a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Ratchet, done up in [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|traditional Ratchet colors]]. Like the rest of the ''Movie Trilogy Series'', its release was cancelled. However...
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==Movie Advanced Series==
===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:MovieAdvanced Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, [[2014]])
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''AD15'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:As part of the ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' subline of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Movie Advanced|Lost Age]]'' toyline, this release of Ratchet is a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Ratchet in G1 Ratchet colours, based on the cancelled Movie Trilogy Ratchet above.

:He includes a large sword that was originally included with the simplified deluxe version of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters (2013)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#BHDeluxe2014|Bumblebee]].
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==Kre-O==
[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Ratchet.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Pieces'': '''203'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2, human [[Cade Yeager|Autobot Driver]]
**''Accessories'': Rifle
:This version of Ratchet is based on the [[Ratchet (Movie)|live-action film version of the character]]. He is only available as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded "Optimus Prime Dino Hauler" set, [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] stores in the US and Canada.

:He uses the [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]] style helmet.

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[[File:Kre-O-Custom-Kreon-AOE-Ratchet.jpg|250px|thumb|The Doctor will see you now.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7837'''
**''Pieces'': '''29'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons rack, buildable large rifle, buildable hammer, spare body parts, door-wing pack
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded [[Kre-O#Custom Kreons|Custom Kreon]]s (available only at ToysЯUs), this version of Ratchet is also based on the live-action movie character, but with considerably more [[tampograph]]s than the version in the "Optimus Prime Dino Hauler" set. He comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet is [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs, plus the [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] door-wing backpack. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable long rifle and sledgehammer.

:He is also a [[shelfwarmer]].
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==Movie The Best==
[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-06-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, [[2017]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-06'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 25]], 2017'''
**''Accessories'': Two guns
:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Ratchet is an extensive redeco of his Mechtech Deluxe toy, with two of the guns that originally came with ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class [[Leadfoot_(DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Leadfoot]].
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==Generations==
===Studio Series===
[[File:StudioSeries-04-MV1-Deluxe-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ratchet's face was kind enough to donate most of its silver paint to the buzzsaw.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''Number'': '''04'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': Buzzsaw, "[[Mission City]] Battle" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' "Autobot Ratchet" is an entirely new mold (believe it or not) based on the engineering of [[#Deluxe Class toys 3|the ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe mold]], but very slightly downsized. He changes from robot to licensed Hummer H2 and back in 18 steps, and includes a movie-inspired buzzsaw accessory that can store on his spare wheel in vehicle mode. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the battle of Mission City. He can also use the gun accessory of the figure below.

:Unfortunately, due to the grill being molded in soft plastic, some of the samples may come with the grills bent.

:Ratchet, along with the rest of Wave 1 Deluxes, was made available at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] following New York [[Toy Fair 2018]], two months ahead of the scheduled brick and mortar release date.

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[[File:Studio-Series-MV3-Deluxe-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|300px|Now comes in lime!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2018)
**''Number'': '''16'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-14'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 15]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': Gun, "[[Chicago]] Warzone" backdrop
:"Autobot Ratchet" is a redeco of the figure above, based on his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'' (and ''Age of Extinction'' by coincidence). He comes with a new gun accessory based off the one wielded in the live-action films and a cardboard backdrop depicting a war-torn Chicago. As a redeco, this Ratchet can use the buzzsaw of the original.

: It has been reported that there is an illustration error with Ratchet's instruction packets, as Ratchet's instruction manual cover illustration has the art depicting the step to insert Ratchet's gun into his hand... which unfortunately makes the gun look like it's floating.
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===Movie Edition===
[[File:Tiny-Turbo-Changer-Series-3-Ratchet.jpg|250px|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2018)
**''Series'' '''3'''
**''Bag Code'' '''A'''
:Autobot Ratchet is a new mold released in series 3 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] and he converts from robot to an olive green ambulance... though with a red grill.

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[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''
:Tiny Turbo Changers Series 4 Autobot Ratchet is a grey redeco of the figure above. He still retains the red grill.
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==Bumblebee==
[[File:TF-BB-Energon-Igniters-Power-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Power Series, 2018)
:''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' Energon Igniters Ratchet is a brand new mold, transforming into a modern styled ambulance while his robot mode limbs and head remain generally unchanged. As a power series figure, Ratchet can use igniter cores.
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==Merchandise==
===Titanium Series===
[[File:Movie TitaniumRM Ratchet.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Ratchet rejects your measly attempts to paint his face.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand
:''Titanium'' Ratchet is a die-cast metal and plastic figurine, with an accurate sculpt based on the CG model owing to the fact he doesn't need to transform. Being a figurine, he only has articulation in his shoulders, neck and waist. For some odd reason most of his face is left unpainted. Ratchet comes with a Movie-style Autobot symbol display stand.

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[[File:TSRescueRatchet.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet vs. Blackout''' (3-inch Robot Masters multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Movie Autobot sigil display stand
:This ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive set features a [[redeco]]ed version of 2007's ''Titanium Series'' Ratchet in white with red detailing and an unchanged version of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]].
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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Ratchet''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''TBA'''
:Ratchet is a 28-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from plastic cards, he can be assembled into his rescue truck mode or robot mode. In vehicle mode, his robot head peeps out behind the truck in a rather hilarious manner. He uses the same construction as the Movie [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]], and Generation 1 [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] cards.
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===Transformers (2007)===
[[File:Movie Ratchet Allsparkblaster.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|The irony that the medic gets firearm merchandise, though the weapons specialist doesn't.]]
*'''Ratchet AllSpark Blaster''' ([[2008]])
:The Ratchet AllSpark Blaster is one of several Movie Roleplay toys. The toy consists of a blaster attached to Ratchet's (hollow) hand which a child can slip their own hand inside like a glove and wield. Pulling the trigger causes the toy to emit transformation sounds, allowing the user to transform the toy weapon from laser blaster mode to battle cannon mode, by pulling the handle on the back. Laser blaster mode features features siren and laser sounds and a "triple laser light", while the battle cannon mode has cannon blasting sounds and a "weapon-blast light".
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===Unleashed===
[[File:Movie UnleashedTurnarounds RatchetJazz.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Their decision to light a campfire in the Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma really pissed Ratchet off......]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet and Autobot Jazz''' (2008)
:The Ratchet and Jazz turnaround is a 3D sculpture of the two characters, both in robot mode, emerging from rubble and explosions, with a movie-accurate sculpt (compared to the various transforming toys). The 'turnaround' aspect of these sculptures simply means one can turn the piece around to display a raised-relief of the movie-style Autobot sigil instead.

:This product's release was cancelled for the US market, but was released in Central America, Australia and in Asia.
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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[File:Movie Ratchet screencleaner.jpg|105px|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (2008)
:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008, this Dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Ratchet printed on the other side.
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Nestlé====
*'''Ratchet''' (Surprise Cup, 2009)
: A small figurine based on Ratchet in his robot mode, with an attached cord on top to be used as either a keychain or a cellphone dangler, was one of eight possible miniatures that could be found as a freebie in the bottom of each [[Nestlé]] [[Surprise Cup]]. Interestingly, these first started popping up in European ice cream booths around March 2009, a good couple of months before the usual assortment of toys and merchandise for Revenge of the Fallen hit retail shelves.

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====Missile Mania Board Game====
*'''Ratchet'''
:Ratchet is one of eight characters featured in the [[Missile Mania]] board game, represented by a small standee adorned with artwork of the character.
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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
[[File:ROTF RPMs Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Did anyone get the number of that hummer that ran me over?"]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (2009)
**''Series'': '''Combat Series'''
**''Number:'' '''01 of 04'''
:As an [[Robot Powered Machines|RPM]], Ratchet is a non-transforming ''Hot Wheels''-scale search and rescue vehicle. Sculpted on the underside of the vehicle is Ratchet's robot mode, name and faction insignia. A variant deco featured the search and rescue emblem seen in the movie on Ratchet's doors, instead of the more common Autobot symbol.

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[[File:Rotf ratchet rpms nightwatch.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|For when you need your emergency vehicles stealthy.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet VS Megatron''' (2009)
**''Series'': '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 08'''
:This redeco of Ratchet essentially reverses his colors, coloring him black with a green bumper and roof rack. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]].
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====Figure Collection====
[[File:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Ratchet.jpg|thumb|150px]]
*'''Ratchet''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Ratchet is based on his [[#Fast_Action_Battlers|Fast Action Battlers toy]].
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Robot Heroes Ratchet vs Megatron.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Going my way?]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet and Megatron''' (2007)
:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Autobot Ratchet is a soft-plastic figurine sculpted in a [[super deformed]] style, with joints at his head and shoulders. He can place one hand on his hip and raise his thumbs-up arm for hitch-hiking fun.

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[[File:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Infected with herpe— er, AllSpark Power.]]
*'''The Final Battle''' (2008)
:Sold exclusively in Wal-Mart stores, this release of Ratchet is a repaint of the first Robot Heroes toy. Sold with redecoed Autobot Jazz, Blackout, Optimus Prime, and Megatron, no molding was changed on this toy. However, the figure boasts an "Allspark blue" paint job, which swaps out a few of the toy's original decos with the bright blue paint instead.

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[[File:RobotHeroes BattlefortheAllspark.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"While Megatron desperately attempted to escape the confines of this thumbnail through brute force, Ratchet deployed his saw and aimed it towards the border, opting for a more... ''surgical'' approach."]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (2009)
:Packaged in a set depicting the battle in [[Mission City]] with [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]], plus new figures of [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] in truck mode, [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] in fighter mode and Bumblebee in vehicle mode, this Ratchet Heroes figurine has the circular saw on his arm that he uses to slice off Brawl's left arm.

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[[File:Ratchet and barricade robot heroes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh, look at the time!]]
*'''Ratchet vs Barricade''' (2009)
:Part of the third wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen''-branded ''Robot Heroes'', a new mold of Ratchet brandishing his machine gun is packaged versus a redeco of the original [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] ''Robot Heroes'' figurine.
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===Burger King===
[[File:DOTMMerchandise-BurgerKingRatchet.jpg|thumb|150px|"Who slapped me with the ugly stick?"]]
*'''Flip-Out Ratchet''' (2011)
:A plastic Ratchet head which opens to allow a small body to flip-out, resulting in a "super-deformed" figure which is otherwise reasonably accurate to his on-screen appearance. He is made of glow-in-the-dark plastic with non-glowing grey paint applications.
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===Thrilling 30===
*'''Ratchet''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / #13'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Ratchet was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Ratchet figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Thrilling 30|Sentinel Prime]].
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==References==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_ratchet.htm Ratchet at TFU.info]

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Overload (ROTF)

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:''Overload is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Overload-RiseoftheDecepticons.jpg|right|thumb|300px|This may be the only time you ever see me in robot mode!]]

'''Overload''' transforms into a red modified Komatsu HD465-7 articulated dump truck. Sometimes, he combines with his fellow [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]] to form [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]'s lower waist. And no, he's not [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]].

==Fiction==

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
[[Image:Constructicons-ROTFcanyon.jpg|left|thumb|350px|He looks pretty big until you notice [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]].]]
During the climactic battle in [[Egypt]] between the Autobots, their human allies and [[The Fallen]]'s Decepticons, Overload arrived in a quarry with the other Constructicons before merging into Devastator to attack former [[Sector Seven]] agent [[Seymour Simmons]], [[Leo Spitz]], [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]. Later, as Devastator smashed away at the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]] after shrugging off Skids and Mudflap, Simmons called upon the [[United States Navy]] to fire upon the giant Decepticon. The [[United States Navy#U.S.S. Kidd (DDG-100)|U.S.S. ''Kidd'']] fired her experimental [[rail gun]], smashing one of his arms to pieces and destroying Devastator. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Overload’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel "[[The Last Prime]]"; the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]"; and the storybook "[[Rise of the Decepticons]]."}}
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===IDW comics===
Overload's body type was one of the early "construction drones" used to build [[Star Harvester]]s. One of the Overloads joined [[the Fallen]]'s original Decepticons. He tried to battle the turncoat [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] and was quickly taken out. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 4|Tales of the Fallen #4}}

==Toys==
[[Image:ROTF Overload Legends toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|But he ''does'' hate that you think he's Bonecrusher.]]
===Revenge of the Fallen===
*'''Decepticon Overload''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D1'''

:Overload and the six other Legends class Constructicons combine to form Devastator. In Japan, the Legends class Constructicons are sold individually. He transforms into an articulated dump truck. He forms the lower torso/hips of Devastator.

*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends figure multi-pack, 2010)

:In [[Hasbro]]'s markets, the Legends Constructicons are sold together as a [[Walmart]] store exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/WMOverload/overload.htm More information on Overload at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:ROTF Overload Legend toy G1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Swap parts with the original to make Christmas Overload.]]
*'''EZ Collection Devastator - G1 Colors Version''' (Legends, 2010)
:Takara also released Overload along with the six other Legend class Constructicons in G1 inspired green and purple color schemes.

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===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010-toy_Legends_green_Overload.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends, 2010)

:A [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive Generation 1-themed redeco of Legends Devastator and his components. Unlike Takara's go at the same idea, Overload and the other Constructicons are mostly just lime green and gray, with the only bits of purple being their windshields. They do, however, have brown [[paint operation]]s on and around their wheels to simulate dirt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TRUOverload/overload.htm More information on "Toys'R'Us" Overload at TFU.info]''

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===Movie Advanced Series===
*'''Devastator''' (Legends, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD13'''

: Released as part of Takara's [[Movie Advanced Series]] Devastator set, Overload is a redeco of the ROTF Legends Overload to closely resemble his on-screen portrayal.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:E7217AS00_PROD_TRA_GEN_SS_LEADER_OVERLOAD_BOT_Mode_19_Online_300DPI_2000x|300px|thumb|Losing half my legs was worth it for this.]]
*'''Overload''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''??'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-54'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2020'''
**''Accessories'': Devastator neck armor, "[[Operation: Firestorm|Pyramid Desert Battle]]" backdrop
:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Overload is an all-new mold that transforms from an articulated dump truck into a robot mode based on the same [[:File:Rotf-overload-wip-two-legs.jpg|piece of concept art]] as his Legends toy and IDW design, while also resembling the design created by Ben Procter (see below).

:Although sold at Leader-class price-point, he is roughly as tall as his Voyager-sized teammates, making up for it with with massive secondary arms (rivaling Mixmaster in width) and a screen-accurate neck armor piece for Devastator's head mode. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting [[Operation: Firestorm]].

:Overload can be combined with the rest of the ''Studio Series'' [[Constructicon (ROTF)#Generations|Constructicons]] to form [[Devastator (ROTF)#Generations|Devastator]], becoming the giant's chest, lower torso, thighs and waist, though the transformation leaves the back of his head exposed in combined mode, right in the middle of Devastator's stomach.
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==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
*'''Desert Devastation''' (Multi-pack, 2009)

[[Image:rotf_desertdevastation_rh.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Thrusty!]]

:Overload is the sculpted crotch of "Desert Devastation" Devastator, a super-sized ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' figure. He is only available in a multi-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] in their vehicle modes and [[William Lennox]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RHConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Devastator at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
[[Image:ROTF Overload concept art.jpeg|thumb|right|275px|"People would probably remember me if this was my robot mode."]]
* Like several recent Japanese ''Transformers'' toys, [[TakaraTomy]] has incorporated Overload's faction with his name in an effort to strengthen his [[trademark]]. Hasbro, however, has not had such problems to date with the name [[Overload (disambiguation)|Overload]] in their markets.
* Being the seventh Constructicon, Overload technically hasn't got a G1 counterpart, but he is a (albeit articulated) [[Long Haul (G1)|dump truck that forms Devastator's lower torso]].
* One of [[Ben Procter]]'s concept art studies for Overload's robot mode is a monstrous—and awesome—four-armed quadruped with claws and hooks up the ying-yang.<ref>[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=2772 Ben Procter's concepts for ''Revenge of the Fallen'']</ref> There is concept art for bipedal variants<ref>[[:File:Rotf-overload-wip-two-legs.jpg|Overload's robot mode concept art]]</ref> of his quadruped design, from which his toy and comic depictions appear to have taken inspiration. It might have been for the best, as the four legs would be a nightmare to engineer in toy form.
* His robot mode is shown—obscured, but it's there—in the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation|comic adaptation]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Overload''' (オーバーロード ''Ōbārōdo'')

==Footnotes==
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