New Takara Tomy Q Transformers Reveals - Ratchet and Grimlock

Posted by william-james88 Oct 22, 2015 at 10:44pm CDT 23,032 views

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It seems like the Q-Transformers line is going to give us all the main G1 characters including the best Dinobot of all: Grimlock! Like Soundwave and Shockwave, his alt mode has been relegated to a car. Ratchet has also been revealed, which we all expected to see sooner rather than later once the Ironhide figure was revealed. These images were found on Robot Kingdom, thanks to fellow Seibertronian Decepticon Sunstorm, and the listings indicate a March 2016 release. Believe it or not, these Q-Transformers are actually the site owner's favourite figures at the moment. Check out some of the galleries if you think of getting into these cute little figures!

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Re: New Takara Tomy Q Transformers Reveals - Ratchet and Grimlock (view post)

Comment by RhA Oct 23, 2015

Grimlock is a car again.

Oh.

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Comment by Sabrblade Oct 23, 2015

Alternators/Binaltech Grimlock homage! Awesome! 8-)

But even more awesome: MARVEL COMICS RATCHET!!! :APPLAUSE:

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Comment by Hellscream9999 Oct 23, 2015

Sabrblade wrote:Alternators/Binaltech Grimlock homage! Awesome!

But even more awesome: MARVEL COMICS RATCHET!!!

It'd be funny if there was a version where the car turned into his dino mode :lol:

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Comment by Va'al Dec 9, 2015

Fellow Seibertronian and regular Twincaster xRotorstormx has spotted an announcement via the official Takara Transformers account on Twitter, pertaining to the release of the first Arcee figure in their Q-Transformers line. We had seen glimpses of this previously, but it appears that a January episode of the animated series will introduce the character - released at the end of January with what sounds like a massive launch party - and a new Beast Wars geared festival in 2016! If your Japanese skills are up to scratch, head here for more information!

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Comment by Starsaber468 Dec 9, 2015

A festival for beast wars thats pretty awesome...

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Comment by Autobot N Dec 9, 2015

Starsaber468 wrote:A festival for beats wars thats pretty awesome
...

Beats Wars? Is that a toyline about everyone turning into music devices like Blaster and Soundwave? That sounds pretty cool, might have to check it out!

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Comment by DedicatedGhostArt Dec 9, 2015

Gosh Arcee's paint is what I like to call "painful pink". XD It's so bright in these pictures.

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Comment by RiddlerJ Dec 9, 2015

Oh no, I'm not getting sucked into another Chibi style line. I already have a ton of Kre-O's and Bot Shots.

It always starts out with "Oh it's cute and cheap. I can buy one." Next thing you know, I've spent a whole paycheck on them.

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Comment by Shuttershock Dec 9, 2015

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:
Starsaber468 wrote:A festival for beats wars thats pretty awesome
...

Beats Wars? Is that a toyline about everyone turning into music devices like Blaster and Soundwave? That sounds pretty cool, might have to check it out!

Beastbox:

"SQUAWKTALK! It's time!"

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Comment by Sabrblade Dec 9, 2015

SillySpringer wrote:Gosh Arcee's paint is what I like to call "painful pink". XD It's so bright in these pictures.

There's some loud Photoshop lighting effects going on with those pics.

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Comment by william-james88 Dec 10, 2015

Fellow Seibertronian and regular Twincaster xRotorstormx has spotted clearer pictures of an upcoming toy we all knew was coming our way soon: Q Ratchet. These picutres below were found on the Snakas blog. Enjoy!

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Comment by Sabrblade Dec 10, 2015

They changed his deco. He's no longer colored in Marvel G1 Ratchet colors.

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Comment by william-james88 Dec 10, 2015

Your right, its a pretty significant change:

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Comment by no-one Jan 16, 2016

Takara Tomy has shared images of the Q Transformers line's new packaging for 2016 via their Twitter account. The pictures were taking at a QTF launch event. When you are done reviewing the new packaging, you can find the rest of the Q Transformers galleries here.

What do you think of the new packaging? Hit the jump and let us know in the discussion below.

Remember to keep your browsers pointed to Seibertron.com for the latest in Transformer news, the largest Transformers galleries found on the web and the liveliest Transformers discussion this side of a space bridge.

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Comment by lonrac Jan 17, 2016

nice,

wondering, if they ever planned to do a convoy/optimus in that QTC mould (hello kitty/evangellion),
or this would be a great line to cheeply do diaclone sets ( poice sunstreaker/black ironhide/Powered convoy ( blue UM)

I don't know japanese, so I can't give feedback

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Comment by mooncake623 Jan 20, 2016

Beginning January 30th Takara Tomy has a campaign for the Q Transformers Clear Starscream that will be avilable at Japanese Toys R Us nation wide! Limited to 3,000 pieces you can get yours with a purchase of 5 or more Q Transfomers and while supplies last. Check out the image below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!