Rattrap (BW)/toys - Revision history

TheLastGherkin: /* Merchandise */

2026-04-10T09:01:17Z

Merchandise

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	===Harveston===		===Harveston===
	[[File:~~Beast_Wars_Magnet_Rattrap~~.jpg\|thumb\|Perfect for attaching receipts to your fridge door!]]		[[File:Beast Wars Magnet Rattrap.jpg\|thumb\|Perfect for attaching receipts to your fridge door!]]
	*'''Rattrap magnet''' (capsule, 1997)		*'''Rattrap magnet''' (capsule, 1997)

	:This painted resin magnet depicts a chibi version of Rattrap. One of a set of ten featuring the initial cast of the Beast Wars animated series, it was available in capsule machines across Japan circa 1997.		:This painted resin magnet depicts a chibi version of Rattrap. One of a set of ten featuring the initial cast of the ''Beast Wars'' animated series, it was available in capsule machines across Japan circa 1997.
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	===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===		===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
	[[File:Rattrapmutatingcard.jpg\|thumb~~\|upright=.66~~\|His special move, as is his least favorite roller-coaster ride, is the Fiery Fist O' Pain.]]		[[File:Rattrapmutatingcard.jpg\|thumb\|His special move, as is his least favorite roller-coaster ride, is the Fiery Fist O' Pain.]]
	*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)		*'''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]].		: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]].

Danja: /* Merchandise */ Harveston section, magnet

2026-04-08T16:50:35Z

Merchandise: Harveston section, magnet

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	::*''[http://www.tfmuseum.com/tf-02112.html Rattrap Movie Coin at TFMuseum.com]''		::*''[http://www.tfmuseum.com/tf-02112.html Rattrap Movie Coin at TFMuseum.com]''

	===~~''Beast Wars'' magnet set~~===		===Harveston===
	*'''~~Beast Wars~~ magnet ~~set~~''' (1997)		[[File:Beast_Wars_Magnet_Rattrap.jpg\|thumb\|Perfect for attaching receipts to your fridge door!]]
			*'''Rattrap magnet''' (capsule, 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~~.		:This painted resin magnet depicts a chibi version of Rattrap. One of a set of ten featuring the initial cast of the Beast Wars animated series, it was available in capsule machines across Japan circa 1997.

	===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===		===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===

Saix at 22:47, 22 February 2026

2026-02-22T22:47:44Z

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	: Released in the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)\|Legends]]'' toyline, Rattle is a redeco of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class Rattrap with more yellow-tinted robot parts, slightly beiger fur and some new paint apps, such as red rat eyes and a painted-in mouth in robot mode.		: Released in the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)\|Legends]]'' toyline, Rattle is a redeco of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class Rattrap with more yellow-tinted 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.		: He comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, and the [[LG01 Rattrap\|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Volume 1]] mini-comic.

	{{-}}{{anchor\|LGEX}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|LGEX}}

M Sipher: /* Beast Wars */

2026-01-30T00:47:58Z

Beast Wars

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Beast Wars''===		===''Beast Wars''===
	[[File:BW-toy Rattrap.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Less cute than advertised.]]		[[File:BW-toy Rattrap.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Less cute than advertised.<br>(''Hasbro / initial Takara version'')]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Rattrap''' (Basic ~~Class~~, 1996/1997)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Rattrap''' (Basic, 1996/1997)}}</ul>
	:*''Takara name'': '''Rattle'''		:*''Takara name'': '''Rattle'''
	:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-5'''		:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-5'''
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	{{-}}{{anchor\|VS5}}{{anchor\|BasicJ2pack}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|VS5}}{{anchor\|BasicJ2pack}}
	[[File:BW-toy VS05 Rattle Terrorsaurer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Rocky Mountain hi-YAH!]]		[[File:BW-toy VS05 Rattle Terrorsaurer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Rocky Mountain hi-YAH!<br>(''Initial release pictured'')]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1\|'''Iwayama no Taiketsu: Rattle VS Terrorsaurer''' (Vs pack, 1997 / 1998)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1\|'''Iwayama no Taiketsu: Rattle VS Terrorsaurer''' (Vs pack, 1997 / 1998)}}</ul>
	:*''ID number'': '''VS-5'''		:*''ID number'': '''VS-5'''
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	: 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]].		: 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~~.		: The toys are identical to their individual releases, to the point where two variants of the set exist: the first has the original basically-identical-to-the-Hasbro-releases versions, and the latter has the 1998 [[redeco]] versions.

	{{-}}{{anchor\|Gold}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|Gold}}
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Gold Rattle''' (Multi-pack "Lucky Draw", [[1998]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Gold Rattle'''{{fact}} (Multi-pack "Lucky Draw", [[1998]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': 2-part [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion pistol\|pistol]]		:*''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.		: In 1998, Japan's ''[[TV Magazine]]'' offered a set of the main five Maximal show-characters as the main prize of a "[[Lucky Draw figure\|Lucky Draw]]" competition. The toys feature a mix of gold-chromed parts (for the harder plastics) and gold-colored plastics (for the softer nylon parts).

	: ~~The actual dates and rules~~ of ~~this~~ contest are currently unknown.		: Unfortunately, the specific details of the contest are currently unknown.

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

	{{-}}{{anchor\|~~VS43}}{{anchor\|MetalsVs~~}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|Puzzle}}
	[[File:BW-toy ~~RattrapVsTerrorMetals~~.jpg~~\|thumb~~\|upright=1.66]]		[[File:BW-toy RattrapPuzzle.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Rattrap Cheesepants]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-~~m1p1~~\|'''~~Senkō no Taiketsu:~~ Metals Rattle ~~VS Metals Terrorsaurer~~''' (~~VS pack~~, 1999)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Metals Rattle Special Version''' (Deluxe, 1999)}}</ul>
	~~:*''ID number'': '''VS-43'''~~
	~~:*''Release date'': September ?? 1999~~
	:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip		:*''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~~.		: 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 both the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\|Shattered Glass]]'' version of [[Rattrap (BWSG)\|Rattrap]] and [[Labrat]].

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

	{{-}}{{anchor\|WalMart}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|WalMart}}
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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/WalmartRattrap/walrat.htm More information on Walmart Rattrap at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/WalmartRattrap/walrat.htm More information on Walmart Rattrap at TFU.info]''

	{{-}}{{anchor\|~~Puzzle~~}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|VS43}}{{anchor\|MetalsVs}}
	[[File:BW-toy ~~RattrapPuzzle~~.jpg\|upright=1.66~~\|thumb\|Rattrap Cheesepants~~]]		[[File:BW-toy RattrapVsTerrorMetals.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Metals Rattle ~~Special Version~~''' (~~Deluxe~~, 1999)}}</ul>		<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		:*''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.~~		: 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]].

	~~: 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]''~~		: Both toys are identical to their individual Takara releases.

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	:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip		:*''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.		: As part of the first wave of 2000's "[[Fox Kids]]" Transmetals series (so called because of the callout on the package to the Fox Kids programming block where the cartoon had recently moved), this version of Rattrap was one of the last releases in the original retail ''Beast Wars'' line; in fact, it was released concurrently with its sequel toyline ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Machines]]''. 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]].		: 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]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/FKTMRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Fox Kids Rattrap at TFU.info]''
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	===''Beast Machines''===		===''Beast Machines''===

Cyberlink420 at 02:47, 5 December 2025

2025-12-05T02:47:59Z

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	==Notes==		==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>		* 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>
	* According to [[Takio Ejima]], Rattrap's unusual exposed brain is a direct reference by Rattrap's designer to a certain {{w\|tokusatsu}} character from his youth that could also be described as a "biological robot".<ref>''[[Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Generations]]'', p. 123</ref> While he leaves the character unnamed, Ejima is likely talking about [[fandom:tokusatsu:Hakaider\|Hakaider]] from ''{{w\|Android Kikaider}}''. The homage is further pronounced on Transmetal Rattrap, where his face highly resembles that of Hakaider's ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_Violator_Hakaider~~ 1995 incarnation] down to the signature toothy scowl.		* According to [[Takio Ejima]], Rattrap's unusual exposed brain is a direct reference by Rattrap's designer to a certain {{w\|tokusatsu}} character from his youth that could also be described as a "biological robot".<ref>''[[Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Generations]]'', p. 123</ref> While he leaves the character unnamed, Ejima is likely talking about [[fandom:tokusatsu:Hakaider\|Hakaider]] from ''{{w\|Android Kikaider}}''. The homage is further pronounced on Transmetal Rattrap, where his face highly resembles that of Hakaider's {{w\|Mechanical Violator Hakaider\|1995 incarnation}} down to the signature toothy scowl.

	==References==		==References==

Notcurlybrace: /* MPG */

2025-11-13T03:35:46Z

MPG

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	: The first ''Beast Wars'' release in the ''[[MPG]]'' line, Rattle transforms from a show accurate robot mode to a show accurate rat mode. The rat mode is able to be stood bipedaly and includes an adapter that slots into his chest. The adapter has two holes to attach to ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece\|MP-32 Convoy (Beast Wars)]]; one allows Rattrap to attach to Primal's beast mode back (who in turn can be attached to [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Masterpiece\|MP-59 Rhinox]]) to recreate scenes where Primal and Rattrap rode Rhinox in [[Beast Wars (Part 1)]], the other allows him to attach to Primal's robot mode back to recreate scenes of them flying together (like in [[The Trigger, Part 2]]), although Primal's back will end up sagging without support due to the weight. The adapter also has a flight stand port, should you wish to display your rat hovering in the air. He also includes an alternate face for rat mode which adds more realistic whiskers (his default face in the packaging simply has them painted on). These realistic whiskers will get caught in the robot mode transformation, so it's best to swap over to the original head when converting.		: The first ''Beast Wars'' release in the ''[[MPG]]'' line, Rattle transforms from a show accurate robot mode to a show accurate rat mode. The rat mode is able to be stood bipedaly and includes an adapter that slots into his chest. The adapter has two holes to attach to ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece\|MP-32 Convoy (Beast Wars)]]; one allows Rattrap to attach to Primal's beast mode back (who in turn can be attached to [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Masterpiece\|MP-59 Rhinox]]) to recreate scenes where Primal and Rattrap rode Rhinox in [[Beast Wars (Part 1)]], the other allows him to attach to Primal's robot mode back to recreate scenes of them flying together (like in [[The Trigger, Part 2]]), although Primal's back will end up sagging without support due to the weight. The adapter also has a flight stand port, should you wish to display your rat hovering in the air. He also includes an alternate face for rat mode which adds more realistic whiskers (his default face in the packaging simply has them painted on). These realistic whiskers will get caught in the robot mode transformation, so it's best to swap over to the original head when converting.

	: In robot mode, he has his gun, which can also store inside the rat mode, and two bombs, which can store in his arms. He also comes with two alternate faces for robot mode, and a flight stand adapter.		: In robot mode, he has his gun, which can also store inside the rat mode, and two bombs, which can store in his arms. He also comes with two alternate faces for robot mode, and a flight stand adapter. His robot head is [[Light-piping\|light piped]].

	: This figure was first teased on January 8 2025 and later fully revealed on the 14th of the same month, with preorders set to go live the following day with a release date of September 2025.		: This figure was first teased on January 8 2025 and later fully revealed on the 14th of the same month, with preorders set to go live the following day with a release date of September 2025.

Notcurlybrace: /* MPG */ added a little more info on MPG rattle!

2025-11-13T03:24:39Z

MPG: added a little more info on MPG rattle!

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	===''MPG''===		===''MPG''===
	[[File:TF-MPG-15-Rattrap.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|]]		[[File:TF-MPG-15-Rattrap.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|thumb\| Ratsterpiece.]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Cybertron Rattle''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Cybertron Rattle''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
	:*''ID number:'' '''MPG-15'''		:*''ID number:'' '''MPG-15'''
	:*''Accessories'': Rat-beam gun, 2 small bombs, Alternate beast mode face, 2 alternate robot mode faces (laugh & surprised), robot mode adapter, beast mode adapter		:*''Accessories'': Rat-beam gun, 2 small bombs, Alternate beast mode face, 2 alternate robot mode faces (laugh & surprised), robot mode adapter, beast mode adapter

	: The first ''Beast Wars'' release in the ''[[MPG]]'' line, Rattle transforms from a show accurate robot mode to a show accurate rat mode. The rat mode is able to be stood bipedaly and includes ~~adapters~~ to attach to ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece\|MP-32 Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ~~and~~ [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Masterpiece\|MP-59 Rhinox]] to recreate scenes where Primal and Rattrap rode Rhinox in [[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]. He also includes an alternate face for rat mode.		: The first ''Beast Wars'' release in the ''[[MPG]]'' line, Rattle transforms from a show accurate robot mode to a show accurate rat mode. The rat mode is able to be stood bipedaly and includes an adapter that slots into his chest. The adapter has two holes to attach to ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece\|MP-32 Convoy (Beast Wars)]]; one allows Rattrap to attach to Primal's beast mode back (who in turn can be attached to [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Masterpiece\|MP-59 Rhinox]]) to recreate scenes where Primal and Rattrap rode Rhinox in [[Beast Wars (Part 1)]], the other allows him to attach to Primal's robot mode back to recreate scenes of them flying together (like in [[The Trigger, Part 2]]), although Primal's back will end up sagging without support due to the weight. The adapter also has a flight stand port, should you wish to display your rat hovering in the air. He also includes an alternate face for rat mode which adds more realistic whiskers (his default face in the packaging simply has them painted on). These realistic whiskers will get caught in the robot mode transformation, so it's best to swap over to the original head when converting.

	: In robot mode, he has his gun, which can also store inside the rat mode, and two bombs, which can store in his arms. He also comes with two alternate faces for robot mode.		: In robot mode, he has his gun, which can also store inside the rat mode, and two bombs, which can store in his arms. He also comes with two alternate faces for robot mode, and a flight stand adapter.

	: This figure was first teased on January 8 2025 and later fully revealed on the 14th of the same month, with preorders set to go live the following day with a release date of September 2025.		: This figure was first teased on January 8 2025 and later fully revealed on the 14th of the same month, with preorders set to go live the following day with a release date of September 2025.

Megaplex Prime: /* Beast Wars Again */

2025-11-08T12:26:53Z

Beast Wars Again

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

	: Released in the fifth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again\|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, this version of Rattle is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|''Kingdom'' Rattrap]] in an attempt to make him in an even more cartoon-accurate deco, based on his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)\|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon.		: Released in the fifth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again\|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, this version of Rattle is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|''Kingdom'' Rattrap]] in an attempt to make him in an even more cartoon-accurate deco, based on his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)\|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon. This version retains the fixed arm hinge assembly.

	: He was only available in the "Screaming Showdown" (大絶叫の対決) set, packed along with [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars Again\|Terrorsaurer]], in a box replicating the design of the original 1997 VS set. This set was originally planned for release on [[December 30]]th [[2023]], but was delayed.		: He was only available in the "Screaming Showdown" (大絶叫の対決) set, packed along with [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars Again\|Terrorsaurer]], in a box replicating the design of the original 1997 VS set. This set was originally planned for release on [[December 30]]th [[2023]], but was delayed.

MCRG: /* Notes */ Tiny bit more to the Hakaider note.

2025-10-22T05:56:32Z

Notes: Tiny bit more to the Hakaider note.

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	==Notes==		==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>		* 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>
	* According to [[Takio Ejima]], Rattrap's unusual exposed brain is a direct reference by Rattrap's designer to a certain {{w\|tokusatsu}} character from his youth that could also be described as a "biological robot".<ref>''[[Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Generations]]'', p. 123</ref> While he leaves the character unnamed, Ejima is likely talking about [[fandom:tokusatsu:Hakaider\|Hakaider]] from ''{{w\|Android Kikaider}}''.		* According to [[Takio Ejima]], Rattrap's unusual exposed brain is a direct reference by Rattrap's designer to a certain {{w\|tokusatsu}} character from his youth that could also be described as a "biological robot".<ref>''[[Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Generations]]'', p. 123</ref> While he leaves the character unnamed, Ejima is likely talking about [[fandom:tokusatsu:Hakaider\|Hakaider]] from ''{{w\|Android Kikaider}}''. The homage is further pronounced on Transmetal Rattrap, where his face highly resembles that of Hakaider's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_Violator_Hakaider 1995 incarnation] down to the signature toothy scowl.

	==References==		==References==

Thirdwashere: /* MPG */

2025-09-29T03:01:18Z

MPG

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	::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/mpg-15_rattle Official TakaraTomy website of ''MPG'' Cybertron Rattle]		::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/mpg-15_rattle Official TakaraTomy website of ''MPG'' Cybertron Rattle]
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	: Released in the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)\|Legends]]'' toyline, Rattle is a redeco of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class Rattrap with more yellow-tinted robot parts, slightly beiger fur and some new paint apps, such as red rat eyes and a painted-in mouth in robot mode.		: Released in the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)\|Legends]]'' toyline, Rattle is a redeco of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class Rattrap with more yellow-tinted 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.		: He comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, and the [[LG01 Rattrap\|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Volume 1]] mini-comic.

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	: Released in the fifth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again\|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, this version of Rattle is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|''Kingdom'' Rattrap]] in an attempt to make him in an even more cartoon-accurate deco, based on his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)\|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon.		: Released in the fifth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again\|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, this version of Rattle is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|''Kingdom'' Rattrap]] in an attempt to make him in an even more cartoon-accurate deco, based on his appearance in the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)\|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon. This version retains the fixed arm hinge assembly.

	: He was only available in the "Screaming Showdown" (大絶叫の対決) set, packed along with [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars Again\|Terrorsaurer]], in a box replicating the design of the original 1997 VS set. This set was originally planned for release on [[December 30]]th [[2023]], but was delayed.		: He was only available in the "Screaming Showdown" (大絶叫の対決) set, packed along with [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars Again\|Terrorsaurer]], in a box replicating the design of the original 1997 VS set. This set was originally planned for release on [[December 30]]th [[2023]], but was delayed.