New Images - Takara Transformers MP-30 Masterpiece Ratchet
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Comment by galvatron00
Mar 1, 2016
Oh man oh man oh man. I haven't been this excited for a duplicate mold since the Datsuns!
And yeah, mostly the same pictures, but it's nice to see them again as an update
And yeah, mostly the same pictures, but it's nice to see them again as an update
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Comment by fenrir72
Mar 1, 2016
Let the lovin' begin 
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Comment by vectorsigma757
Mar 1, 2016
Even when I see G1 Ratchet, I can't help but hear Jeffrey Combs (Prime Ratchet). Pffft Please. 
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Comment by vectorsigma757
Mar 1, 2016
Even when I see G1 Ratchet, I can't help but hear Jeffrey Combs (Prime Ratchet). Pffft Please.
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Comment by mblase75
Mar 1, 2016
Finally, MP Rachet and MP Wheeljack will be able to start building the MP Dinobots for us.
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Comment by galvatron00
Mar 1, 2016
That's why Ratchet comes with two wrenches, one to share with Wheeljack!!mblase75 wrote:Finally, MP Rachet and MP Wheeljack will be able to start building the MP Dinobots for us.
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Comment by frogbat
Mar 1, 2016
Too soon 
Like the fact he has some extra accessories and I'll get him for completion's sake. Ironhide is a joy and even tho u feel that those hips could've been done better, the mould is a must have, thoroughly recommended.
Like the fact he has some extra accessories and I'll get him for completion's sake. Ironhide is a joy and even tho u feel that those hips could've been done better, the mould is a must have, thoroughly recommended.
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Comment by DecepticonFinishline
Mar 1, 2016
I don't give a single damn what everyone else says about the MP Ironhide mold (except I do, and am genuinely offended), I love that mold, and it looks even better on Ratchet. I. Am. Ready.
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Yup. I really don't get the cold shoulder either. The design and TF origami style is outstanding!
Comment by fenrir72
Mar 2, 2016
DecepticonFinishline wrote:I don't give a single damn what everyone else says about the MP Ironhide mold (except I do, and am genuinely offended), I love that mold, and it looks even better on Ratchet. I. Am. Ready.
Yup. I really don't get the cold shoulder either. The design and TF origami style is outstanding!
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Mar 5, 2016
Ratchet looks glorious in that mold! Works really well for him! 
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Comment by Cyberpath
Mar 6, 2016
There are already in-hand pix of MP-30 Ratchet out there, and he's not due till April 23. How'd they get him? 
MP-29 Shockwave is not even out yet.
Anyway, he's packed with a sticker sheet for his shoulders. The crosses aren't tampographed. :/
MP-29 Shockwave is not even out yet. Anyway, he's packed with a sticker sheet for his shoulders. The crosses aren't tampographed. :/
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Comment by Hellscream9999
Mar 6, 2016
Fellow Seibertronians, thanks to Transformers Viet Nam we get our first in hand look at MP-30 Ratchet. Ratchet is a recolor of MP-27 Ironhide, and interestingly, his signature red crosses are not in fact tampographed onto his shoulders, instead, he includes a selection of different sticker designs to choose from, which can then be applied to his shoulders, so as to suit your individual preferences.
The images have been mirrored for you to check out, and, as always, let us know what you think in the comments below.
The images have been mirrored for you to check out, and, as always, let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Comment by Ultra Markus
Mar 6, 2016
the crosses are not tampographed because the Red Cross would sue 
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Remember backin 1987-88. James Bond Living Daylights got into a similar mess with the "Red Cross"
Comment by fenrir72
Mar 6, 2016
Ultra Markus wrote:the crosses are not tampographed because the Red Cross would sue
Remember backin 1987-88. James Bond Living Daylights got into a similar mess with the "Red Cross"
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Comment by MemphisR56
Mar 7, 2016
Let's make sure we're clear though,
The reason the red cross don't let people use the symbol isn't because they want to monetize it. It's an internationally recognised symbol for medical help. What they try to do by issuing C&D's is to stop it being used fictionally, and not pervert or alter the meaning of the symbol in any way.
It's so as not to confuse people looking for genuine aid. They want it to remain an image where people can look at it and think 'I can get help here' which is something I can get behind.
Essentially it's the same thing as what happened with exhaust.
The original Diaclone broke the rules, so in order for everything that comes after to be 100% accurate, it also has to break to the rules. If we want to lay blame for it at anybody, lay it on the lack of foresight and respect for intellectual property rights the takara designers had when working on the diaclone line in the early 80's.
What Takara have done here is pre-empt the same issue occurring as it did with Exhaust (misusing a registered trademark, and in contravention of a law which is set out to prevent a moral issue from occuring) and making the product hard to come by for consumers and causing a ton of hassle in time and money for downline dedicated stockists.
They're even putting all the tools you need in the box to let you break the rules yourself if you want to.
The reason the red cross don't let people use the symbol isn't because they want to monetize it. It's an internationally recognised symbol for medical help. What they try to do by issuing C&D's is to stop it being used fictionally, and not pervert or alter the meaning of the symbol in any way.
It's so as not to confuse people looking for genuine aid. They want it to remain an image where people can look at it and think 'I can get help here' which is something I can get behind.
Essentially it's the same thing as what happened with exhaust.
The original Diaclone broke the rules, so in order for everything that comes after to be 100% accurate, it also has to break to the rules. If we want to lay blame for it at anybody, lay it on the lack of foresight and respect for intellectual property rights the takara designers had when working on the diaclone line in the early 80's.
What Takara have done here is pre-empt the same issue occurring as it did with Exhaust (misusing a registered trademark, and in contravention of a law which is set out to prevent a moral issue from occuring) and making the product hard to come by for consumers and causing a ton of hassle in time and money for downline dedicated stockists.
They're even putting all the tools you need in the box to let you break the rules yourself if you want to.
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Comment by Cobotron
Mar 7, 2016
Sound logic Memphis.
Then by that logic, give us a Mirage and a Jazz with sticker sheets.
Then by that logic, give us a Mirage and a Jazz with sticker sheets.
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Comment by zodconvoy
Mar 7, 2016
I don't care so much about the crosses as mush as the lack of a red helmet. I'd much prefer the red to the white. And I know, toon version not conic but still. The red always looked better.
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Yeah, not that I want to start this argument, but the Red Cross has become More about the money than the help.
Comment by Ironhidensh
Mar 7, 2016
MemphisR56 wrote:Let's make sure we're clear though,
The reason the red cross don't let people use the symbol isn't because they want to monetize it. It's an internationally recognised symbol for medical help. What they try to do by issuing C&D's is to stop it being used fictionally, and not pervert or alter the meaning of the symbol in any way.
It's so as not to confuse people looking for genuine aid. They want it to remain an image where people can look at it and think 'I can get help here' which is something I can get behind.
Essentially it's the same thing as what happened with exhaust.
The original Diaclone broke the rules, so in order for everything that comes after to be 100% accurate, it also has to break to the rules. If we want to lay blame for it at anybody, lay it on the lack of foresight and respect for intellectual property rights the takara designers had when working on the diaclone line in the early 80's.
What Takara have done here is pre-empt the same issue occurring as it did with Exhaust (misusing a registered trademark, and in contravention of a law which is set out to prevent a moral issue from occuring) and making the product hard to come by for consumers and causing a ton of hassle in time and money for downline dedicated stockists.
They're even putting all the tools you need in the box to let you break the rules yourself if you want to.
Yeah, not that I want to start this argument, but the Red Cross has become More about the money than the help.
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It's not about the Red Cross here in America. It's about the symbol itself. You're dealing with a toy that will be sold in the Asian and Pacific markets, in countries that have a very real and recent history of disaster and war. Globally, the red Cross is a symbol of emergency help and life saving aid. It's a symbol recognized as exempt from being fired upon during war by international law. While churches themselves are often targets, the medical corps has been many people around the world's only safe place or escape from active lethal danger. Everywhere else on Earth, that symbol means something more than it does here. And they don't want it slapped on a toy with guns. And Takara respected that enough to just make it a sticker set so people had to option.
Comment by zodconvoy
Mar 7, 2016
Ironhidensh wrote:Yeah, not that I want to start this argument, but the Red Cross has become More about the money than the help.
It's not about the Red Cross here in America. It's about the symbol itself. You're dealing with a toy that will be sold in the Asian and Pacific markets, in countries that have a very real and recent history of disaster and war. Globally, the red Cross is a symbol of emergency help and life saving aid. It's a symbol recognized as exempt from being fired upon during war by international law. While churches themselves are often targets, the medical corps has been many people around the world's only safe place or escape from active lethal danger. Everywhere else on Earth, that symbol means something more than it does here. And they don't want it slapped on a toy with guns. And Takara respected that enough to just make it a sticker set so people had to option.
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yeah and people would confuse ratchet here with a real Red Cross ambulance
Comment by Ultra Markus
Mar 7, 2016
Ironhidensh wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:Let's make sure we're clear though,
The reason the red cross don't let people use the symbol isn't because they want to monetize it. It's an internationally recognised symbol for medical help. What they try to do by issuing C&D's is to stop it being used fictionally, and not pervert or alter the meaning of the symbol in any way.
It's so as not to confuse people looking for genuine aid. They want it to remain an image where people can look at it and think 'I can get help here' which is something I can get behind.
Essentially it's the same thing as what happened with exhaust.
The original Diaclone broke the rules, so in order for everything that comes after to be 100% accurate, it also has to break to the rules. If we want to lay blame for it at anybody, lay it on the lack of foresight and respect for intellectual property rights the takara designers had when working on the diaclone line in the early 80's.
What Takara have done here is pre-empt the same issue occurring as it did with Exhaust (misusing a registered trademark, and in contravention of a law which is set out to prevent a moral issue from occuring) and making the product hard to come by for consumers and causing a ton of hassle in time and money for downline dedicated stockists.
They're even putting all the tools you need in the box to let you break the rules yourself if you want to.
Yeah, not that I want to start this argument, but the Red Cross has become More about the money than the help.
yeah and people would confuse ratchet here with a real Red Cross ambulance
