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**''Accessories'': Keytar strap
**''Accessories'': Keytar strap


: A [[redeco]] of [[Ratbat (Animated)|''Animated'' Ratbat]], Ratbat is a black keytar that turns into a bat. He comes as an accessory with [[Smooth Jazz]]. Ratbat has [[5mm post|5mm pegs]] on the face of the keytar which can plug into the corresponding pegholes on Smooth Jazz's roof, forearms and hands, plus his legs are sculpted so as to fit on grooves on Smooth Jazz's spoiler. Ratbat's articulation consists of rotational joints in the middle of each wing and a shallowly-ball jointed head.
: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' [[Ratbat (Animated)#Toys|Ratbat]], Ratbat is a robo-bat that transforms into a keytar, with some gaudy gold stripes on him to add to the glam-rock vibe of the box set. Added to this version of the toy is an elastic fabric strap to keep him in place when being played by his partner [[Smooth Jazz#Toys|Smooth Jazz]]. Unfortunately, the knobs on his keytar mode, while good for keeping the elastic strap in place, are too small to actually fit properly in any [[5 mm post]]-holes.
 
: He was only available in the 2014 [[San Diego Comic-Con]] "Knights of Unicron Reunion Tour Set", which also included hair-metal versions of [[Megatron (KOU)#Toys|Megatron]], [[Optimus Prime (KOU)#Toys|Optimus Prime]], Smooth Jazz, [[Soundwave (KOU)#Toys|Soundwave]], and [[Laserbeak (KOU)#Toys|Laserbeak]].


[[Category:Knights of Unicron]]
[[Category:Knights of Unicron]]

Revision as of 06:59, 26 August 2019

The name or term "Ratbat" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Ratbat (disambiguation).
Ratbat is a rocker from the Knights of Unicron continuity family.
Ratbat Out of Hell would have also been acceptable.

Though he enjoys rocking out in his normal form, Ratbat knows that he truly shines when he performs as Smooth Jazz's keytar. Ratbat previously yearned to join the Knights of Unicron, and thanks to his friends, dedication and talent, his ambitions have finally been realized! That is, until the band inevitably splits up again...

Fiction

Behind the Music

During his time as one of the Knights of Unicron, Ratbat served as Smooth Jazz's keytar. Following the band's dissolution, Ratbat became Soundwave's protege, alongside Rumble. The two of them became a pop duo, until an audio-box synching scandal brought them down. Behind the Music

Games

Transformers Legends

Ratbat auditioned to join the Knights of Unicron alongside his friends Laserbeak and Smooth Jazz. After a series of grueling try-outs, the three were finally accepted into the band. What followed was years of thrashing and face-melting rock 'n roll! Until petty infighting split up the band. Bummer. Knights of Unicron

Toys

Knights of Unicron

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  • Knights of Unicron Reunion Tour Set (San Diego Comic-Con 2014 exclusive, 2014)
    • Accessories: Keytar strap
A redeco of Animated Ratbat, Ratbat is a robo-bat that transforms into a keytar, with some gaudy gold stripes on him to add to the glam-rock vibe of the box set. Added to this version of the toy is an elastic fabric strap to keep him in place when being played by his partner Smooth Jazz. Unfortunately, the knobs on his keytar mode, while good for keeping the elastic strap in place, are too small to actually fit properly in any 5 mm post-holes.
He was only available in the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con "Knights of Unicron Reunion Tour Set", which also included hair-metal versions of Megatron, Optimus Prime, Smooth Jazz, Soundwave, and Laserbeak.