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by **nilocomic** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:40 am

Hey all! Just wanted to get some opinions on this quandary of mine. Which of these toys is the best, in your opinion?

-Voyager Rescue Ratchet

-Deluxe Arcee

-Deluxe Autobot Camshaft

Thanks for your time!

by **YoImLegend** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:42 am

Ratchet w/o any doubt.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:49 am

Agreed. Racthet is the one.

But that's just because I don't like Motorcycles, and Camshaft's/Swindle's mold is horrible IMHO.

News Credits: 7 · by **Geekee1** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:56 am

I must concur with Ratchet.

News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:05 am

Ratchet.

I like the Swindle mold, but judging by the threads I’ve started I’m a little unique in that aspect. And Arcee is okay, I enjoyed the figure, but would take Ratchet over her.

On the other hand if you buy a deluxe, you could get another one with the money or maybe a book or something else that cost ten or just save the money.

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:10 am

Any one vote for Ratchet yet? Cause thats who you should go with.

by **Cyberjet #7** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:12 am

I would vote for Ratchet since he fits so nicely with the other movie figures and he has a sturdy and poseable robot mode.

News Credits: 4 · by **Firebird** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:18 am

I say Ratchet also. Stay far far away from Camshaft, thats one purchase I wish I didn't make

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:23 pm

If you don't have the original Ratchet, than get Rescue Ratchet. It's a nice mold, big and beefy.

If you do have it, get Arcee, her alt mode is great, and her bot mode is good to IMO. Find yourself a rider and you're in business.

News Credits: 2 · by **Decepticon Spike** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:48 pm

Ratchet! The G1 style repaint (Rescue Ratchet) looks awesome on the mold.

News Credits: 2 · by **TFBuyer** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:52 pm

Well, you don't need me to tell you Ratchet, too, so let me congratulate you on the proper--and properly spelled--use of the word "quandary!" :APPLAUSE:

by **nilocomic** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:49 pm

TFBuyer wrote:Well, you don't need me to tell you Ratchet, too, so let me congratulate you on the proper--and properly spelled--use of the word "quandary!"

Heh, thanks.

Well, seems to be an overwhelming majority regarding Ratchet! Thanks for your thoughts on the matter!

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:45 am

Rescue Ratchet is far superior compared to those figures.

Camshaft and Swindle should never be mentioned in the same sentence as the word "best". Unless of course the sentence goes something like:

"Camshaft is completely opposite of the meaning of best"

News Credits: 1 · by **Craven Knight** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:29 am

Meh

Those three are all average in my opinion.

- Ratcher is fat & ugly and lacks guns.
- Arcee has an icky colour & head sculpt.
- Camshaft's a Swindle repaint...

I think you should get the cool black Takara Arcee, then Rescue Rachet & Camshaft if you see'em cheap.

by **Sportimus Prime** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:43 am

Ratchet/Rescue Ratchet = First Place
Deluxe Arcee = Second Place
Swindle/Camshaft = 99th Place

The Rathet figure is simply too cool to pass up. Very sturdy and rugged, perhaps more than any of the other Movie figures. Love the size and level of detail on him. Plus, he's rather good to pose.

Arcee is a close second. She's perhaps the best Motorcycle figure we have ever gotten. Animated Prowl may tie her, though.

by **olokin** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:54 am

Get Ratchet. He's a solid all-around toy. The other two options just don't stack up to Ratchet.

by **nilocomic** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:45 am

Alright, so here's a follow up question to that:

Which is better, Movie Ratchet or Rescue Ratchet? (green or white)

Also, which would you pick between Voyager Blackout and Deluxe Brawl (I'm not interested in Leader Brawl). Yes, I'm a bit on the indecisive side. :wink:

Thanks again!

by **olokin** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:18 am

nilocomic wrote:Alright, so here's a follow up question to that:

Which is better, Movie Ratchet or Rescue Ratchet? (green or white)

Also, which would you pick between Voyager Blackout and Deluxe Brawl (I'm not interested in Leader Brawl). Yes, I'm a bit on the indecisive side. Thanks again!

I'd get green Premiun Ratchet that's the best buy exclusive. If you can't get that, go for the red and white Rescue Ratchet

"Combaticons, merge into Bruticus!" · by **Starscream's Brigade** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:53 am

I actually like Camshaft a lot and I like Arcee, but I definitely have to go with Rescue Ratchet as well. He's a really great figure in my opinion

News Credits: 32 · by **UltraPrimal** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:09 pm

I vote save your money for Animated or Universe. Is that an option?

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:44 pm

I'd go with Rescue Ratchet over the Original. But if you ever get the chance to get Metallic Finish Ratchet, it just destroys any other future repaints.

by **AlienQuiksilver** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:20 am

Camshaft/Swindle mold isn't THAT bad. C'mon people. His transformation is more satisfying then Ratchet's if you ask me. It's just that well ... he feels cheap in plastic quality, and there's too many break lines happening in car mode. With better paint apps, better quality plastic, and tighter tolerances ... the figure would be pure WIN. That torso cannon idea rules.

Ratchet is kinda weak-sauce, too. But ... the G1 redeco looks really cool. Not a movie accurate figure at all to begin with, stupid butterfly axe ... bulky and just feels like something Fisher Price would make. Leaps and bounds better than the movie color scheme, but it's still the same figure, meh.

Arcee. Very cool. Stupid head, but it's an awesome figure with an accurate alt mode. I'd go with her.