Editing Rattrap (BW)/toys

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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Rattrap-art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.88|I'M DA GIANT RAT DAT MAKES ALL OF DA RULES!]]

You may not be able to depend on '''Rattrap'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s courage, but you can depend on him to have a lot of toys.

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BW-toy Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Less cute than advertised.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Rattrap''' (Basic Class, 1996/1997)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Rattle'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-5'''
:*''Takara release date'': July ?? 1997
:*''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|pistol]]
{{toydesigner|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Basic toys, Rattrap transforms from a large rat to robot mode with a spring-action, [[Autotransformation|one-step transformation]] activated by pulling up on the base of his tail. Transforming him back to rat mode, however, requires a bit more of a "hands-on" approach. His beast mode "shell" halves each hide a part of his handgun for beast-mode storage.

: The initial [[Hasbro]] release of Rattrap came on a "rocky bubble" style card, which was quickly replaced with a "smooth bubble" style card in wave 2. Rattrap shipped on both styles of card, but the rocky-bubble version is rarer, and commands a higher price on the secondary market, if keeping toys in rare-ish packaging is your particular collecting "thing".

: In Japan, "Rattle" was similarly released in the first wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)|''Beast Wars'' toyline]] in July 1997, and was basically identical to the Hasbro version. However, in January 1998, many first-wave toys were re-released with altered decoes to make them more show-like. For Rattrap, this mainly meant his robot mode head got a humongous glob of shiny copper paint (that didn't really match his copper plastic in tone). This copper was also used on his hands. His beast mode eyes were changed from yellow to red, and dark gray paint was added to his rat nose, although oddly the [[paint operation]]s on his rodent teeth were dropped altogether.

: This mold was also used to make [[Packrat#Toys|Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy VS05 Rattle Terrorsaurer.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Rocky Mountain hi-YAH!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Iwayama no Taiketsu: Rattle VS Terrorsaurer''' (Vs pack, 1997 / 1998)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VS-5'''
:*''Release date'': July ??, 1997 / January ??, 1998
:*''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|pistol]]

: In Japan, Rattrap was available both separately and in a "Rocky Mountain Showdown" (岩山の対決) two-pack with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Toys|Terrorsaur]].

: Two variants of the set exist: the original releases and the 1998 [[redeco]] versions. The toys are identical to their individual releases.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Gold Rattle''' (Multi-pack "Lucky Draw", [[1998]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|pistol]]

: A one-of-a-kind, all-gold-chromed version of Rattrap was awarded in Japan for a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' contest, as part of a set of gold ''Beast Wars'' toys of the original five Maximal show-characters.

: The actual dates and rules of this contest are currently unknown.

::*''[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/japanesebeastwars.html More information at Soundwaves Oblivion]''

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[[File:BWRattrapTM.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Find one without a chrome shedding problem, win a prize! (''Hasbro version'')]]
[[File:BW-toy Rattrap Metals.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|(''Takara version'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1998)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Metals Rattle'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-43'''
:*''Takara release date'': September ?? 1999
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Daniel Sanfilippo]] (deco artist)}}

: Part of the second wave of Hasbro Deluxe [[Transmetal]]s, Rattrap transforms from semi-organic robot to a robotic rat. He has a third "beast-vehicle" form, folding his hind feet up into the extending rear wheels, flipping up his front legs, and pulling out a pair of [[Anatomic euphemism#Exhaust port|exhaust pipes]] (eyuw, the smell!). His beast mode tail becomes a whip for robot mode. There is a minor variant to this toy: about midway through the production run, a small "catch" was added to the neck's swivel joint to lock his robot head in place in robot mode. This [[retool]]ed version was then used for all subsequent releases of the toy.

: Despite the show's portrayal, his hubcaps are ''not'' removable (well, not in a way that won't break the toy), he does ''not'' have a handgun, and his back kibble does ''not'' rotate 180 degrees.

: This release is one of several toys notorious for severe chrome-flaking issues. Later redecoes -including the Takara release below- do not seem to have this problem (at least, not anywhere as bad or widespread).

: For the Japanese ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Metals)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' release of "Metals Rattle", the toy was given a large number of deco changes that, while individually minor, add up to a considerably different-looking, arguably more show-accurate toy (at least in robot mode). The most immediately noticeable is that the "RATTRAP" [[tampograph]] on his beast mode back was changed to "CYBERTRON" with the [[Maximal]] [[Insignia|faction symbol]]. However, his entire color scheme has been slightly altered: his gray-tan plastics and are now more blueish-gray, the champagne-silver paint is now more cold silver, his brown base turned into a very dark pearlescent maroonish-purple, the chrome was given a much more maroon tone, and the bright orange changed to a darker, redder shade. (This version has the neck-catch tooling, in case you were wondering, which you weren't, but we're telling you anyway.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Transmetal Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy RattrapVsTerrorMetals.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Senkō no Taiketsu: Metals Rattle VS Metals Terrorsaurer''' (VS pack, 1999)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VS-43'''
:*''Release date'': September ?? 1999
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: In Japan, Transmetal Rattrap was available both as an individual and in a "Flash Showdown" (閃光の対決) VS pack with [[Terrorsaur (BW)#VS43|Transmetal Terrorsaur]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:Walmartrattrappackrat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yoink!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1999)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: The first store-[[exclusive]] Transformer in the ''Beast Wars'' line, Transmetal Rattrap was given a deep blue color scheme.

: He was only available as a [[Walmart]] exclusive, even having the Walmart logo emblazoned on the bubble as part of the design.

: This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a Transmetal form for [[Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/WalmartRattrap/walrat.htm More information on Walmart Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy RattrapPuzzle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rattrap Cheesepants]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Metals Rattle Special Version''' (Deluxe, 1999)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: In Japan, the Deluxe Transmetal Rattrap toy was given a white and orange deco and packed in with a 500-piece ''Beast Wars Metals'' jigsaw puzzle from Central Hobby.

: Oddly, this toy uses the Hasbro "RATTRAP" tampograph on the rat mode back rather than the Takara "CYBERTRON" and symbol mark. This is likely due to the fact it was released long before ''Metals'' was released in Japan, and thus Takara hadn't made that decision yet.

: This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' version of [[Rattrap (BWSG)|Rattrap]] and as [[Labrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Cybertron/PuzzleRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on puzzle Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy Rattrap FKTM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Redrat! Redraaaat!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 2000)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: As part of the first wave of 2000's "[[Fox Kids]]" Transmetals series, this version of Rattrap was one of the last releases in the original retail ''Beast Wars'' line. The toy got a more primary red color scheme, with bright gray robot bits and deep blue/purplish chrome.

: This toy was released in Japan as part of a [[JafCon]] convention exclusive set (without changes) along with the "Fox Kids" Transmetals versions of [[Airazor (BW)#FKTM|Airazor]] and [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#FKTM|Cheetor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/FKTMRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Fox Kids Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:BMtoy-RattrapMcD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh no. A mime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Rattrap''' (Happy Meal toy, 2000)}}</ul>

: Part of the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal promotion, this simple toy of Rattrap transforms into a technorganic rat, albeit one with wheels instead of hindlegs. This does make his legless, wheeled robot mode a fair bit more show-accurate.

: He features a [[light-piping]] section on his back that in theory illuminates the Maximal [[spark]] on his stomach, but as pretty much the entirety of his non-rat-head torso is made of the same transparent plastic, the effect is somewhat... diffused.

: Being made of softer plastic and having no removable parts, he is very suitable for the younger set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/McRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Beast Machines Rattrap (Mcdonald's) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BMtoy-RattrapRedRooster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ever want to know what the children would look like?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Rattrap''' (Little Red Rooster Meal toy, 2001)}}</ul>

: The McDonald's Happy Meal Rattrap was also released in Australia through the Red Rooster restaurant rai—uh, chain. Like the other three toys in the promotion, it came in four color schemes: the original colors (with opaques replacing the transparents), a reversed red-with-green, a deep blue with very light blue, and a light blue with deep blue. 

: These versions of the mold were [[retool]]ed from the original, removing almost all arm articulation (and a step in the transformation), plugging up the light piping, and reducing the number of parts and plastic colours used by the toy. Oddly, even though Little Red Rooster Meal Rattrap no longer has light piping, he has red paint on his back to simulate the red circle of translucent plastic on the original's back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/RRRattrapRed/rattrap.htm More information on Red Rooster Red Rattrap at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/RRRattrapBlue/rattrap.htm More information on Red Rooster Deep Blue Rattrap at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/RRRattrapIce/rattrap.htm More information on Red Rooster Light Blue Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Beast Machines-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh shit, a rat!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Rattrap''' (Mega Class, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Tim Bradley]] (concept artist)}}

: Rattrap was the last release in the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' toyline before the change to the ''Battle for the Spark'' packaging, not appearing on shelves until long after the rest of his Season 1 compatriots. Reportedly, Rattrap was delayed for redesign purposes. This did result in a toy closer to his show design than theirs, however.

: This sizable Rattrap transforms into a large [[technorganic]] rat. In beast mode, turning his tail moves his head and ears. In robot mode, he has a flip-down visor and moving jaw. For [[show-accuracy]], his robot legs can fold up so he can use his wheels for locomotion instead. Said wheels also have a trio of flip-out blades. His multi-jointed beast tail becomes a hand-held whip.

: He possesses an orange spark crystal, concealed within his body, making it visible only in mid-transformation.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Beast Machines Rattrap (Mega) at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Returns''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m2|'''Rattle''' (Mega, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BR-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[November 18]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: "Rattle" was released in the first wave of Takara's [[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|''Beast Wars Returns'' line]], seemingly with no notable differences from the Hasbro version aside from packaging.

: Like the entire rest of this line, he was sold only in [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in Japan.
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===''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''===
[[File:BW10th-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Class, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Part of the second wave of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' product, the original [[#TM1|Transmetal Rattrap toy]] was given a slight deco modification for better show accuracy: mainly casting his tan-ish parts in a brighter, more neutral gray. He also gains Maximal sigil on his chest, ironically a ''less'' show accurate change.

: He came with the right arm to the "[[Build a Figure|build-a-bot]]" [[Transmutate (BW)#Toys|Trans-Mutate]], plus a DVD of the episode "[[A Better Mousetrap]]", an episode that features Rattrap in his original organic body.

: On that note, Rattrap is the only ''10th Anniversary'' figure that is redeco'd from their Transmetal form rather than the organic original, because the original Basic figure's mold was either lost or otherwise unfit for use (which would come into play again [[#Vintage Beast Wars|later]]...).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on 10th Anniversary Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-RattrapDoFP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mmmm, cheese wheel.]]
*'''Dawn of Future's Past''' (BotCon 2006 boxset)
**''Accessories'': Blaster, "Golden Disk Key"
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Moore]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=There were a few different ones we went through for Rattrap, but ultimately went with Cybertron Ransack due to his smaller size. This is another one that stayed really close to the initial concept.|link=https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370242105847771139|site=Twitter|name=Joe Moore|year=2021|month=03|day=11}}</ref>

: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Axalon Rattrap" is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout Class [[Ransack (Cybertron)#Toys|Ransack]], transforming into a Cybertronic motorcycle. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]]—or in this set's case, a [[Golden Disk Key]]—into the rear portion of his bike mode flips out a pair of non-firing guns. This assembly detaches to form a hand-held blaster in robot mode. This is thus far the only version of the ''Cybertron'' Ransack mold to have the "correct" rear wheel assembly position.

: Rattrap came in a boxed 5-pack with "Axalon" versions of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Timelines|Optimus Primal]], [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Timelines|Cheetor]], [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Timelines|Rhinox]], and "[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]" [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Timelines|Dinobot]]. This set was also made available as a bagged set in more limited numbers. 

: This mold was also the model for non-toy characters [[Quickslinger (Cybertron)|Quickslinger]] and the "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" video incarnation of [[Tarantulas (BW)#Timelines|Tarantulas]].

::*''[https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370242105847771139 Design notes on Axalon Rattrap from Joe Moore on Twitter]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/BCRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Axalon Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|At long last, I can finally move my legs!]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #017'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters, demolition charge
{{toydesigner|[[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the ninth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations#Thrilling 30|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Rattrap is based on his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon and transforms into an organic rat. He has two blasters which can combine to form a larger rifle, and his left forearm opens to reveal a demolition charge. The blaster can be stored securely in a slot between the robot's back and the backpack to simulate Rattrap reaching behind his head to draw it. Additionally, he is jointed so that he can be standing upright in rat mode, much like he did in the television show, and extra fur-textured plastic is placed at the back of his neck so that it can close up the gap when his rat head is facing downwards. His tail is rubberized with a wire running through it, allowing it to be posed. Though, like most Deluxe Class ''Generations'' toys, he is tooled to have lightpiped eyes, his eyes are painted over in red.

:He suffers from a design flaw in which an overly tight transformation joint in the shins can crack the legs or cause stress marks. This can be fixed with careful trimming of the back of the joint.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-rattrap.985384/page-6#post-11166033 Post by optimusfan at TFW2005]</ref>

:He comes with a copy of "[[Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour]]", which places its pages massively out of order and does not actually feature Rattrap.

:Notably, the photo on the back of the box depicts him with a large Maximal logo on his right robot mode leg that is not present on the actual toy.

:Rattrap became a noticeable shelfwarmer long after his release. He was still found in plentiful numbers throughout future waves of the ''Thrilling 30'' line, and could still be found while ''Combiner Wars'' was in full swing.

:This mold was redecoed into [[BotCon 2015]] [[Packrat#Timelines|Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on ''Generations'' Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:Kreon Rattrap.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
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*'''Kreon Rattrap''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Dual blaster, hardhat

: "Kreon Rattrap" is based on the [[BotCon 2006]] Rattrap figure. He can have his parts rearranged into a Cybertronian motorcycle. He comes with a gray hardhat part that you could switch with his helmet to better resemble his look in the comic.

: He was only available as part of a [[BotCon 2014]] ''Kre-O'' six-pack, including [[Breakdown (G1)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl#Kre-O|Fractyl]], [[Overlord (G1)#Kre-O|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (G1)#Kre-O|Landshark]], and [[Rodimus (SG)#Kre-O|Shattered Glass Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Maximal/BCKre-ORattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-Rattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just like the other one, but tanner.]]
*'''Rattle''' ('''Rattrap''') ([[October 25]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG01'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters, "bomb part"
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Rattle is a redeco of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class Rattrap with yellow robot parts, slightly beiger fur and some new paint apps, such as red rat eyes and a painted-in mouth in robot mode. He comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, and the [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 1|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Volume 1]] mini-comic.

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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Rattrap.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Rattle''' ('''Rattrap''') ([[May 7]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-EX'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters, "bomb part"
:LG-EX Rattle is another redeco of ''Generations'' Rattrap, exclusive to [[Transformers Fes2016]]. It's almost identical to the first ''Legends'' Rattle, but with some slight color differences such as beige robot parts, black rat eyes, and a darker shade of brown in the fur. His packaging features the confused sentence "rat to rattorp" instead of "rat to robot".
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Core Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Rats! We're rats! We're dah rats!'']]
*'''Rattrap''' (Core Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K2'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Fusion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Rattrap is a 3-inch-tall figure that transforms from a robot heavily accurate to his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon into an organic rat significantly more realistic than the above ''Thrilling 30'' toy. However, his robot mode fists stick out in a ''very'' <s>realistic</s> unfortunate position in beast mode. The hinge assembly connecting Rattrap’s robot arms to his back kibble tends to be very loose, which can cause the entire arm assembly to swing down when attempting to pose the arms in robot mode. Although Rattrap has a considerable amount of articulation in robot mode, he has little to none in rat mode, limited to the ankle joints of his hind legs.

: He comes with a "fusion blaster" based on Rattrap's weapon from the cartoon, which can be tabbed onto his back in robot mode or either of his rat mode haunches.

: As part of the Core Class, the reveal press release describes him as "a mini version of the iconic character to pose out with other RATTRAP toys at larger scales", though the toy is already meant to scale with other ''Kingdom'' toys, even if a bit small.

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-Maximal-Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| I don't know how parents could be mean enough to name their child after a fried rodent.]]
*'''Optimus Primal''' (Battle 2-pack, 2021)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[December 29]], 2021
: ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Rattrap is a minor redeco of the above Kingdom toy, with a darker gunmetal grey. He comes packaged with a similarly redecoed [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Optimus Primal]] figure, promoting the ''Kingdom'' season of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon on Netflix. However, his nose paint seems to be unchanged in shade, leading it to be far less subtle than on the normal release. The loose arm hinge assembly problem of the ''Kingdom'' version is fixed in this version of the mold.

: A hilarious note is the absolutely ''horrendous'' photoshop job on some of his stock photos at the time of reveal.
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===''Vintage Beast Wars''===
[[File:TF-Vintage-BW-Rattrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Reissue, [[2021]])
**''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|pistol]]

: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', the original 1996 Basic Class Rattrap was "reissued" in the first wave of the [[Walmart]] exclusive ''[[Vintage|Vintage Beast Wars]]'' series. This toy is a completely new set of molds based on the originals, those having been lost or degraded to an unusable state. He retains the same accessories and functionality as the original toy, but has several small detail differences in the molding: most notably, the fur patterning is much sharper with deeper grooves than the original. He also has several color differences both overt and subtle, with black rat eyes instead of yellow, off-white teeth instead of bright white, pale-peach rat feet instead of ruddy-pink, and a more pale-brownish plastic for his robot bits and tail rather than copper-brown (the paint on his rat-rump is unchanged copper-brown though, so it doesn't quite match the tail).

: Much like the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' toys, Rattrap comes in a close recreation of his original packaging, [[Kenner]] logo and all, complete with a "rock bubble" blister card styled after the first-wave ''Beast Wars'' toys' releases. The back of the card does as much as it can to look like the original, but there are a lot of differences due to modern concessions, especially the need to have all the text in multiple languages. Also similar to ''Vintage G1'', the time disparity since the original release (and likely the cost of completely re-creating the molds) has the toy set at ''quadruple'' the price of the toy's 1996 release, $20 versus $5, and at the same size class/price as the deluxe class [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Vintage Beast Wars|Cheetor]] figure. This re-release however sold poorly, resulting in unsold stock being sold at clearance as low as its original $5 price depending on the area.

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===''Beast Wars Again''===
[[File:TF-BW-Vintage-JP-BWVS-05-Rattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Daizekkyō no Taiketsu''' ([[January 27|27 January]] [[2024]])
**''ID number'': '''BWVS-05'''
**''Accessories'': Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Screaming Showdown" (大絶叫の対決) set contains Rattle and [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars Again|Terrorsaurer]]. Rattle is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Rattrap]] in an attempt of a cartoon-accurate deco based on his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon.

:This set was originally planned for release on [[December 30|30 December]] [[2023]], but was delayed.
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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Movie Coin''===
*'''Beast Wars Movie Coin''' (1997)

:Released only in Japan, Rattrap was one of ten characters from ''Beast Wars'' to receive a movie coin.
::*''[http://www.tfmuseum.com/tf-02112.html Rattrap Movie Coin at TFMuseum.com]''

===''Beast Wars'' magnet set===
*'''Beast Wars magnet set''' (1997)

: The original cast of ten from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon was rendered in adorable [[Super deformed|super-deformed]] style for a set of magnets. Awwwww.

===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Rattrapmutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His special move, as is his least favorite roller-coaster ride, is the Fiery Fist O' Pain.]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Rattrap was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the ''Beast Wars'' [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Kabaya===
[[File:BWchoco rattrap.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rattle vs Terrorsaurer''' (candy toy, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''5'''

:Part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Choco|Beast Wars Choco]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s, this small soft-rubber figurine of Rattrap—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''—came in a set with a similar figure of Terrorsaur, along with a bio card and candy-covered chocolates. The figures were available in either translucent purple or smoky grey rubber.
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[[File:BwgumDX rattrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|DX indeed.]]
*'''Rattle''' (candy toy kit, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''3'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol|Gun]]

: Part of a set of four Kabaya [[candy toy]]s, the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Gum|Beast Wars Gum]]'' version of Rattrap is an unpainted and unassembled plastic kit that "transforms"—that is to say, breaks down into its component parts and is rebuilt in a different configuration— from rat to robot mode. Although based closely on [[#Basic1|the original toy]], it is much smaller (and cheaper, of course), featuring only a few sparse [[sticker]]s for details. It is cast entirely in grayish-tan and pale yellow plastics, as are the other three toys in the set: [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]].
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[[File:Bwramune rattrap.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rattle''' (candy toy, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''5'''

: A tiny plastic Rattrap figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released by Kabaya as part of the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Ramune|Beast Wars Ramune]]'' line. Labeled toy 5 of 6, the other characters in his wave were Dinobot, Cheetor, Megatron, Optimus Primal, and Rhinox. As always, terrible candy is included.
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[[File:Metallicbeastramune rattrap.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Rattle''' (candy toy kit, 1999)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail-whip

:Kabaya decided against producing transforming model kits to tie in with ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals]]'', instead releasing the ''[[Metallic Beast Ramune]]'' kits: hollow non-transforming figures partially made of colorless, translucent plastic, inside which chromed plastic pieces were placed for that familiar shiny Transmetal look. Rattrap was one of the four characters released in this series, and was available with either blue or golden chrome parts, including a chromed version of his tail-whip weapon.
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*'''Rattle''' (candy toy, 1999)

:Like their earlier ''Beast Wars Ramune'' line, Kabaya's ''[[Metal Hero Ramune]]'' series consisted of non-transforming figures of the ''Beast Wars'' cast, now in their Transmetal bodies. Rattrap was one of seven figures available in the wave, cast as a hollow PVC figurine attached to a base.

===First 4 Figures===
[[File:First 4 Figures Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*'''Rattrap''' (<s>2006</s> unreleased)

:This was to be a 7-or-8-inch tall (or probably smaller) resin bust of Rattrap released as part of a ''Beast Wars'' tenth anniversary series by model company [[First 4 Figures]]. Rattrap is depicted from the waist and upwards with his arms akimbo and is mounted on a Maximal-branded pedestal. He is sculpted to be accurate to his ''Beast Wars'' cartoon design, including his shrunken rat leg backpack. Rattrap was first revealed to the public in unpainted prototype form at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2006,<ref>[https://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=6265&dispsize=800&start=0 Tformers.com's SDCC 2006 gallery]</ref> though he'd previously been solicited by [[BigBadToyStore]]<ref name=bbtsseibs>[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/20070407160752/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=526&category=2037 BigBadToyStore's listings for First 4 Figures' busts] (archived)</ref> not long after his digital sculpt was shown to toy news sites at New York [[Toy Fair]].<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>

:Mini busts in the planned ''Beast Wars'' line were designed to reflect the scale of the characters as seen in the cartoon–hence our guess at the Rattrap bust's shorter than average size–and each was set to be limited to 1,996 pieces, in a nod to the franchise's year of origin.<ref name=ASM/> Rattrap was likely intended to be the fourth release in the line, given his appearance at SDCC but lack of an official product listing at the First 4 Figures website. Unfortunately, he and the rest of the ''Beast Wars'' bust line were cancelled, with First 4 Figures citing a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesmegatronrattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|More creepy than cute.]]
*'''Rattrap & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the "Beast Wars Series" label of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Rattrap comes packaged with [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Megatron]]. Like most of the ''Robot Heroes'' line, his design is a mix between the toy and cartoon depictions, notably having a grayish rather than copper-colored head. He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Robot Heroes Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* A proposed BotCon concept by [[Fun Publications]] was a redeco of [[#Transmetal1|Transmetal Rattrap]] into a beast form of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Generation 1 Rodimus Prime]], named either "[[Rodimus Primal]]" or "Rodimouse", to match [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AmazonConvobat|Convobat]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ultra Mammoth]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

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