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MCRG: /* Notes */ Aaron Archer confirmation on the "Machine Robot Rescue" block.

2025-11-25T17:34:37Z

Notes: Aaron Archer confirmation on the "Machine Robot Rescue" block.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Ratchet and [[Inferno (BW)\|Inferno]] were released with the "sub-line" name "Machine Robot Rescue" printed on their cards in a fairly blatant attempt by [[Hasbro]] to prevent rival toy company [[Bandai]] from marketing one of their Japanese {{w\|Machine Robo Rescue\|transforming robot toy lines}} in the U.S. under that name. ~~Whether~~ this ~~was ultimately necessary~~ is ~~debatable~~, as the ~~contested line~~ was ~~never brought to~~ the U.S.		* Ratchet and [[Inferno (BW)\|Inferno]] were released with the "sub-line" name "Machine Robot Rescue" printed on their cards in a fairly blatant, but successful attempt by [[Hasbro]] to prevent rival toy company [[Bandai]] from marketing one of their Japanese {{w\|Machine Robo Rescue\|transforming robot toy lines}} in the U.S. under that name. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=We went to Japan during the development of Armada and, for those who don't know the history of it, Machine Robo Rescue [sic] is the real pedigree of [[GoBots]], and they were bringing it back. Bandai was actively creating five-pack combiners of every theme. They were very colorful, easy, and fun. They had a show, absolutely. [...] So we looked at what they were doing and the potential of that coming to America and, I don't know how we stumbled upon this, but I think between [[Michelle Field\|Michelle]] and I- we're kind of tactical this way, we're both Virgos- well, "Machine Robot Rescue" or "Machine Robo Rescue" is not secured in the United States, so why don't we secure that and put it on some, y'know, toy? As trademarks go, as long as you use it, it doesn't have to make sense or be the lead communicator at all. It's just part of the name. So we put it on those two items. We created some kind of deco, some kind of emergency deco to create the theming and use that term as a somewhat defensive block, but subtle defensive block. And I actually had heard from a person that ended up working at Hasbro who had worked at Bandai that that pretty much gummed up their effort to bring it in the United States because if you do go to YouTube or somewhere to look at the anime, they had "Machine"- like, "MRR"- everywhere. They had it everywhere- on doors, on bumpers, on signage. It was like how we put the Autobot logo places, they were putting "MRR" all over the place. So when Hasbro secured "Machine Robo Rescue" or "Machine Robot Rescue," what he told me was that Bandai couldn't come up with another name that could be cleared based on what we had done that used "MRR" and that alone stopped that from coming into the United States.\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE-MKJDLkNc&t=672s\|name=Aaron Archer via The Toy Armada\|site=YouTube\|year=2025\|month=07\|day=09}}</ref>
	* [[Glen Hallit]] stated that this Ratchet was from a [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] universe, but [[authorial intent\|there was nothing in published fiction to support it]] until a 2015 entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] gave some background to Ratchet.		* [[Glen Hallit]] stated that this Ratchet was from a [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] universe, but [[authorial intent\|there was nothing in published fiction to support it]] until a 2015 entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] gave some background to Ratchet.
	* The Ratchet toy was apparently originally intended as an upgrade for [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]], explaining Trailbreaker's presence in the [[Transformers: Universe (comic)\|''Universe'' comic]] alongside [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]. However, ~~possibly~~ due to [[trademark]] reasons, the plans for "Trailbreaker" were dropped, and the X-Brawn redeco became a different character with a different deco.		* The Ratchet toy was apparently originally intended as an upgrade for [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]], explaining Trailbreaker's presence in the [[Transformers: Universe (comic)\|''Universe'' comic]] alongside [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]. However, likely due to [[trademark]] reasons, the plans for "Trailbreaker" were dropped, and the X-Brawn redeco became a different character with a different deco.

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

M Sipher: /* Universe (2003) */

2023-08-24T07:56:07Z

Universe (2003)

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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/AutobotRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Ratchet at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/AutobotRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Ratchet at TFU.info]''
	~~{{--}}~~

	==Notes==		==Notes==

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-08-24T07:55:57Z

Toys

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	===''Universe'' (2003)===		===''Universe'' (2003)===
	[[File:TFU03-toy Ratchet.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Understandably, many of Ratchet's patients find his hacksaw arm somewhat... unsettling.]]		[[File:TFU03-toy Ratchet.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Understandably, many of Ratchet's patients find his hacksaw arm somewhat... unsettling.]]
	*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)}}</ul>
	**''Accessories:'' Blade-missile, cannon-missile, bumper-knuckleduster		:*''Accessories'': Blade-missile, cannon-missile, bumper-knuckleduster
	{{toydesigner\|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

	: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Ratchet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe Class [[X-Brawn#Toys\|X-Brawn]] toy, transforming into an emergency-response [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV with opening doors and hood. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm; the running boards on each side of his vehicle mode are attached to his missiles. These missiles can peg onto his backpack or biceps for storage purposes in robot mode, or be held in his over-sized left hand by the rails. His front bumper-guard detaches to become a knuckleduster he can hold as well. All of the emergency equipment (including his sirens) are merely [[tampograph]]ed onto his roof instead of being newly sculpted parts.		: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Deluxes, Ratchet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe Class [[X-Brawn#Toys\|X-Brawn]] toy, transforming into an emergency-response [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV with opening doors and hood. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm; the running boards on each side of his vehicle mode are attached to his missiles. These missiles can peg onto his backpack or biceps for storage purposes in robot mode, or be held in his over-sized left hand by the rails. His front bumper-guard detaches to become a knuckleduster he can hold as well. All of the emergency equipment (including his sirens) are merely [[tampograph]]ed onto his roof instead of being newly sculpted parts.

	: The mold seems to be suffering from some degradation, as the running boards appear to be slightly misshapen and "bloated" compared to earlier releases of the figure (whether this is related to the fact that all previous releases of these pieces have been [[vacuum metallizing\|chromed]] is unknown).		: The mold seems to be suffering from some degradation, as the running boards appear to be slightly misshapen and "bloated" compared to earlier releases of the figure (whether this is related to the fact that all previous releases of these pieces have been [[vacuum metallizing\|chromed]] is unknown).

Fritz: /* Universe (2003) */ Packaging art credits

2023-07-07T18:37:00Z

Universe (2003): Packaging art credits

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	*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)		*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)
	**''Accessories:'' Blade-missile, cannon-missile, bumper-knuckleduster		**''Accessories:'' Blade-missile, cannon-missile, bumper-knuckleduster
			{{toydesigner\|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

	: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Ratchet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe Class [[X-Brawn#Toys\|X-Brawn]] toy, transforming into an emergency-response [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV with opening doors and hood. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm; the running boards on each side of his vehicle mode are attached to his missiles. These missiles can peg onto his backpack or biceps for storage purposes in robot mode, or be held in his over-sized left hand by the rails. His front bumper-guard detaches to become a knuckleduster he can hold as well. All of the emergency equipment (including his sirens) are merely [[tampograph]]ed onto his roof instead of being newly sculpted parts.		: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Ratchet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe Class [[X-Brawn#Toys\|X-Brawn]] toy, transforming into an emergency-response [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV with opening doors and hood. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm; the running boards on each side of his vehicle mode are attached to his missiles. These missiles can peg onto his backpack or biceps for storage purposes in robot mode, or be held in his over-sized left hand by the rails. His front bumper-guard detaches to become a knuckleduster he can hold as well. All of the emergency equipment (including his sirens) are merely [[tampograph]]ed onto his roof instead of being newly sculpted parts.

GobotsFanForever at 04:40, 9 December 2022

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	{{disambig3\|Ratchet}}		{{disambig3\|Ratchet}}
	:''Ratchet is an [[Autobot]] from the [[~~Transformers:~~ Robots in Disguise ~~(2001 franchise)\|2001 Robots in Disguise]] [[~~continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|2003 Universe series]]).''		:''Ratchet is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Robots in Disguise continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|2003 Universe series]]).''

	[[File:Ratchettfu.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|"Now cough."]]		[[File:Ratchettfu.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|"Now cough."]]

Saix: /* Notes */clean up, replaced: Inferno (Universe) → Inferno (BW)

2021-11-06T22:44:56Z

Notes: clean up, replaced: Inferno (Universe) → Inferno (BW)

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Ratchet and [[Inferno (~~Universe~~)\|Inferno]] were released with the "sub-line" name "Machine Robot Rescue" printed on their cards in a fairly blatant attempt by [[Hasbro]] to prevent rival toy company [[Bandai]] from marketing one of their Japanese {{w\|Machine Robo Rescue\|transforming robot toy lines}} in the U.S. under that name. Whether this was ultimately necessary is debatable, as the contested line was never brought to the U.S.		* Ratchet and [[Inferno (BW)\|Inferno]] were released with the "sub-line" name "Machine Robot Rescue" printed on their cards in a fairly blatant attempt by [[Hasbro]] to prevent rival toy company [[Bandai]] from marketing one of their Japanese {{w\|Machine Robo Rescue\|transforming robot toy lines}} in the U.S. under that name. Whether this was ultimately necessary is debatable, as the contested line was never brought to the U.S.
	* [[Glen Hallit]] stated that this Ratchet was from a [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] universe, but [[authorial intent\|there was nothing in published fiction to support it]] until a 2015 entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] gave some background to Ratchet.		* [[Glen Hallit]] stated that this Ratchet was from a [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] universe, but [[authorial intent\|there was nothing in published fiction to support it]] until a 2015 entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] gave some background to Ratchet.
	* The Ratchet toy was apparently originally intended as an upgrade for [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]], explaining Trailbreaker's presence in the [[Transformers: Universe (comic)\|''Universe'' comic]] alongside [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]. However, possibly due to [[trademark]] reasons, the plans for "Trailbreaker" were dropped, and the X-Brawn redeco became a different character with a different deco.		* The Ratchet toy was apparently originally intended as an upgrade for [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]], explaining Trailbreaker's presence in the [[Transformers: Universe (comic)\|''Universe'' comic]] alongside [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]. However, possibly due to [[trademark]] reasons, the plans for "Trailbreaker" were dropped, and the X-Brawn redeco became a different character with a different deco.

NexusShard17 at 17:42, 13 July 2021

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	[[File:OasisResearchAndDevelopmentFacility.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|Why did I invite everyone to come in and watch?]]		[[File:OasisResearchAndDevelopmentFacility.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|Why did I invite everyone to come in and watch?]]
	Ratchet was imprisoned within the [[Cauldron]] arena inside the shattered remains of Unicron. When [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)\|Silverbolt]] managed to arrange a prison break, Ratchet was part of the group that managed to flee. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}} For uncertain reasons, he was not automatically returned to his own universe as were most of the freed prisoners. Rather, he found himself on the [[technorganic]] [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] that Silverbolt, Trailbreaker, and their rescuer [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] called home. It was suggested by his new friends that he may have been needed in [[Primax 797.18 Epsilon\|this new timeline]] for a reason, as [[Ratchet (G1)\|this universe's Ratchet]] was, in the past, a great healer.		Ratchet was imprisoned within the [[Cauldron]] arena inside the shattered remains of Unicron. When [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] managed to arrange a prison break, Ratchet was part of the group that managed to flee. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}} For uncertain reasons, he was not automatically returned to his own universe as were most of the freed prisoners. Rather, he found himself on the [[technorganic]] [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] that Silverbolt, Trailbreaker, and their rescuer [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] called home. It was suggested by his new friends that he may have been needed in [[Primax 797.18 Epsilon\|this new timeline]] for a reason, as [[Ratchet (G1)\|this universe's Ratchet]] was, in the past, a great healer.

	Though distressed and confused at this turn of events, Ratchet quickly got to work on [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]], attempting to find a way to remove the [[Unicron virus]] that had infected the Transformers who had been sent into combat within the Cauldron. However, the virus was proving tougher and quicker than he was. {{storylink\|Homecoming (Universe)\|Homecoming}}		Though distressed and confused at this turn of events, Ratchet quickly got to work on [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]], attempting to find a way to remove the [[Unicron virus]] that had infected the Transformers who had been sent into combat within the Cauldron. However, the virus was proving tougher and quicker than he was. {{storylink\|Homecoming (Universe)\|Homecoming}}

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 18:08, 5 May 2021

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	[[File:Ratchettfu.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|"Now cough."]]		[[File:Ratchettfu.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|"Now cough."]]
	Unlike with his alternate universe [[Ratchet (G1)\|counterpart]], '''Ratchet'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s patients have a problem relating to him outside of his role as a doctor. Quiet and modest, he's not much of a social being. However, he's the best there is at what he does. You'd have to look long and hard to find a better surgeon than Ratchet. He often performs this duty at the risk of his own personal exhaustion. Ratchet is dedicated solely to his work.<ref>[[Homecoming (Universe)\|~~Ratchet's~~ ''Universe'' ~~profile~~]]</ref>		Unlike with his alternate universe [[Ratchet (G1)\|counterpart]], '''Ratchet'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s patients have a problem relating to him outside of his role as a doctor. Quiet and modest, he's not much of a social being. However, he's the best there is at what he does. You'd have to look long and hard to find a better surgeon than Ratchet. He often performs this duty at the risk of his own personal exhaustion. Ratchet is dedicated solely to his work.<ref>Ratchet's profile in [[Homecoming (Universe)\|''Universe'' #3]]</ref>

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Universe'' comic===		===''Universe'' comic===
	Ratchet was pulled from his home universe of [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]] by [[Unicron]] to fight in the [[Universe War]] on the eve of a critical battle, leading to [[Optimus Prime (RID)\|Optimus Prime]]'s defeat at the hands of [[Megazarak (Universe)\|Megazarak]]. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Vector Prime, 2015~~/07/30~~}}		Ratchet was pulled from his home universe of [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]] by [[Unicron]] to fight in the [[Universe War]] on the eve of a critical battle, leading to [[Optimus Prime (RID)\|Optimus Prime]]'s defeat at the hands of [[Megazarak (Universe)\|Megazarak]]. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Vector Prime, 30 July 2015}}

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Universe (2003)===		===''Universe'' (2003)===
	[[File:TFU03-toy Ratchet.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Understandably, many of Ratchet's patients find his hacksaw arm somewhat... unsettling.]]		[[File:TFU03-toy Ratchet.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Understandably, many of Ratchet's patients find his hacksaw arm somewhat... unsettling.]]
	*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)		*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Ratchet and [[Inferno (Universe)\|Inferno]] were released with the "sub-line" name "Machine Robot Rescue" printed on their cards in a fairly blatant attempt by [[Hasbro]] to prevent rival toy company [[Bandai]] from marketing one of their Japanese {{w\|Machine Robo Rescue\|transforming robot toy lines}} in the U.S. under that name. Whether this was ultimately necessary is debatable, as the contested line was never brought to the U.S.		* Ratchet and [[Inferno (Universe)\|Inferno]] were released with the "sub-line" name "Machine Robot Rescue" printed on their cards in a fairly blatant attempt by [[Hasbro]] to prevent rival toy company [[Bandai]] from marketing one of their Japanese {{w\|Machine Robo Rescue\|transforming robot toy lines}} in the U.S. under that name. Whether this was ultimately necessary is debatable, as the contested line was never brought to the U.S.
	* [[Glen Hallit]] stated that this Ratchet was from a [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] universe, but [[authorial intent\|there was nothing in published fiction to support it]] until a 2015 entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] gave some background to Ratchet.		* [[Glen Hallit]] stated that this Ratchet was from a [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] universe, but [[authorial intent\|there was nothing in published fiction to support it]] until a 2015 entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] gave some background to Ratchet.
	* The Ratchet toy was apparently originally intended as an upgrade for [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]], explaining Trailbreaker's presence in the [[Transformers: Universe (comic)\|''Universe'' comic]] alongside [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]. However, possibly due to [[trademark]] reasons, the plans for "Trailbreaker" were dropped, and the X-Brawn redeco became a different character with a different deco.		* The Ratchet toy was apparently originally intended as an upgrade for [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]], explaining Trailbreaker's presence in the [[Transformers: Universe (comic)\|''Universe'' comic]] alongside [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]. However, possibly due to [[trademark]] reasons, the plans for "Trailbreaker" were dropped, and the X-Brawn redeco became a different character with a different deco.

TransFormersfan1: /* Universe (2003) */ typo

2021-04-11T15:14:13Z

Universe (2003): typo

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	: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Ratchet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe Class [[X-Brawn#Toys\|X-Brawn]] toy, transforming into an emergency-response [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV with opening doors and hood. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm; the running boards on each side of his vehicle mode are attached to his missiles. These missiles can peg onto his backpack or biceps for storage purposes in robot mode, or be held in his over-sized left hand by the rails. His front bumper-guard detaches to become a knuckleduster he can hold as well. All of the emergency equipment (including his sirens) are merely [[tampograph]]ed onto his roof instead of being newly sculpted parts.		: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Ratchet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe Class [[X-Brawn#Toys\|X-Brawn]] toy, transforming into an emergency-response [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV with opening doors and hood. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm; the running boards on each side of his vehicle mode are attached to his missiles. These missiles can peg onto his backpack or biceps for storage purposes in robot mode, or be held in his over-sized left hand by the rails. His front bumper-guard detaches to become a knuckleduster he can hold as well. All of the emergency equipment (including his sirens) are merely [[tampograph]]ed onto his roof instead of being newly sculpted parts.

	: The mold seems to be suffering from some degradation, as the running boards appear to be slightly misshapen and "bloated" compared to earlier releases of the figure (whether this is related to the fact that all previous releases of ~~this mold~~ have been [[vacuum metallizing\|chromed]] is unknown).		: The mold seems to be suffering from some degradation, as the running boards appear to be slightly misshapen and "bloated" compared to earlier releases of the figure (whether this is related to the fact that all previous releases of these pieces have been [[vacuum metallizing\|chromed]] is unknown).

	: Hasbro's [[:File:Universe2003 Ratchet toy.jpg\|stock photography of the toy]] shows him with white "Emergency" lettering, but the final retail release uses black letters.		: Hasbro's [[:File:Universe2003 Ratchet toy.jpg\|stock photography of the toy]] shows him with white "Emergency" lettering, but the final retail release uses black letters.

TransFormersfan1: /* Universe (2003) */ spacing

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	: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Ratchet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe Class [[X-Brawn#Toys\|X-Brawn]] toy, transforming into an emergency-response [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV with opening doors and hood. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm; the running boards on each side of his vehicle mode are attached to his missiles. These missiles can peg onto his backpack or biceps for storage purposes in robot mode, or be held in his over-sized left hand by the rails. His front bumper-guard detaches to become a knuckleduster he can hold as well. All of the emergency equipment (including his sirens) are merely [[tampograph]]ed onto his roof instead of being newly sculpted parts.		: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Ratchet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe Class [[X-Brawn#Toys\|X-Brawn]] toy, transforming into an emergency-response [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV with opening doors and hood. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm; the running boards on each side of his vehicle mode are attached to his missiles. These missiles can peg onto his backpack or biceps for storage purposes in robot mode, or be held in his over-sized left hand by the rails. His front bumper-guard detaches to become a knuckleduster he can hold as well. All of the emergency equipment (including his sirens) are merely [[tampograph]]ed onto his roof instead of being newly sculpted parts.

	: The mold seems to be suffering from some degradation, as the running boards appear to be slightly misshapen and "bloated" compared to earlier releases of the figure (whether this is related to the fact that all previous releases of this mold have been [[vacuum metallizing\|chromed]] is unknown).		: The mold seems to be suffering from some degradation, as the running boards appear to be slightly misshapen and "bloated" compared to earlier releases of the figure (whether this is related to the fact that all previous releases of this mold have been [[vacuum metallizing\|chromed]] is unknown).

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	{{disambig3\|Ratchet}}		{{disambig3\|Ratchet}}
	:''Ratchet is an [[Autobot]] from the [[~~Transformers:~~ Robots in Disguise ~~(2001 franchise)\|2001 Robots in Disguise]] [[~~continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|2003 Universe series]]).''		:''Ratchet is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Robots in Disguise continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|2003 Universe series]]).''

	[[File:Ratchettfu.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|"Now cough."]]		[[File:Ratchettfu.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|"Now cough."]]

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	Ratchet was imprisoned within the [[Cauldron]] arena inside the shattered remains of Unicron. When [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)\|Silverbolt]] managed to arrange a prison break, Ratchet was part of the group that managed to flee. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}} For uncertain reasons, he was not automatically returned to his own universe as were most of the freed prisoners. Rather, he found himself on the [[technorganic]] [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] that Silverbolt, Trailbreaker, and their rescuer [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] called home. It was suggested by his new friends that he may have been needed in [[Primax 797.18 Epsilon\|this new timeline]] for a reason, as [[Ratchet (G1)\|this universe's Ratchet]] was, in the past, a great healer.		Ratchet was imprisoned within the [[Cauldron]] arena inside the shattered remains of Unicron. When [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] managed to arrange a prison break, Ratchet was part of the group that managed to flee. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}} For uncertain reasons, he was not automatically returned to his own universe as were most of the freed prisoners. Rather, he found himself on the [[technorganic]] [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] that Silverbolt, Trailbreaker, and their rescuer [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] called home. It was suggested by his new friends that he may have been needed in [[Primax 797.18 Epsilon\|this new timeline]] for a reason, as [[Ratchet (G1)\|this universe's Ratchet]] was, in the past, a great healer.

	Though distressed and confused at this turn of events, Ratchet quickly got to work on [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]], attempting to find a way to remove the [[Unicron virus]] that had infected the Transformers who had been sent into combat within the Cauldron. However, the virus was proving tougher and quicker than he was. {{storylink\|Homecoming (Universe)\|Homecoming}}		Though distressed and confused at this turn of events, Ratchet quickly got to work on [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]], attempting to find a way to remove the [[Unicron virus]] that had infected the Transformers who had been sent into combat within the Cauldron. However, the virus was proving tougher and quicker than he was. {{storylink\|Homecoming (Universe)\|Homecoming}}

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	: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Ratchet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe Class [[X-Brawn#Toys\|X-Brawn]] toy, transforming into an emergency-response [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV with opening doors and hood. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm; the running boards on each side of his vehicle mode are attached to his missiles. These missiles can peg onto his backpack or biceps for storage purposes in robot mode, or be held in his over-sized left hand by the rails. His front bumper-guard detaches to become a knuckleduster he can hold as well. All of the emergency equipment (including his sirens) are merely [[tampograph]]ed onto his roof instead of being newly sculpted parts.		: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Ratchet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe Class [[X-Brawn#Toys\|X-Brawn]] toy, transforming into an emergency-response [[Mercedes-Benz]] ML320 SUV with opening doors and hood. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm; the running boards on each side of his vehicle mode are attached to his missiles. These missiles can peg onto his backpack or biceps for storage purposes in robot mode, or be held in his over-sized left hand by the rails. His front bumper-guard detaches to become a knuckleduster he can hold as well. All of the emergency equipment (including his sirens) are merely [[tampograph]]ed onto his roof instead of being newly sculpted parts.

	: The mold seems to be suffering from some degradation, as the running boards appear to be slightly misshapen and "bloated" compared to earlier releases of the figure (whether this is related to the fact that all previous releases of ~~this mold~~ have been [[vacuum metallizing\|chromed]] is unknown).		: The mold seems to be suffering from some degradation, as the running boards appear to be slightly misshapen and "bloated" compared to earlier releases of the figure (whether this is related to the fact that all previous releases of these pieces have been [[vacuum metallizing\|chromed]] is unknown).

	: Hasbro's [[:File:Universe2003 Ratchet toy.jpg\|stock photography of the toy]] shows him with white "Emergency" lettering, but the final retail release uses black letters.		: Hasbro's [[:File:Universe2003 Ratchet toy.jpg\|stock photography of the toy]] shows him with white "Emergency" lettering, but the final retail release uses black letters.