Emgo always shows us the most elegant way to transform our bots. Everybody is struggling through that upper body twisty part and bro just nails it, like always.
Would definitely say if you’re not sure this figure will replace the MP one, don’t get Ratchet. If Ron does make it to the shelf, from the issues you had with this figure, I wouldn’t pay full price for a white repaint with different accessories if I was going to get it at all.
Now, there's a very big idea in hobby spaces (like competitive gaming and the art world) of "Fundamentals"- some sort of nebulous skills one should practice as they begin to take their hobby more seriously. I used to think this didn't really apply to toys, but seeing this figure has completely changed my outlook, because this is what happens when you give a designer with 0 fundamentals a masterpiece budget.
Surely I can't be the only one now imaging Emgo boogie boarding along the shallows at the beach with a metal detector in one hand and an 80s style boombox held on his shoulder with his other hand? 🤣
great review as always! this is such a strange figure for XTB, for once it seems they made a transformation thats fun to do, or at the very least not painful, but those issues in the bot mode are ROUGH. honestly, i'd say if you're on the fence about Ratchet you should just wait for a sale or discount before jumping on him, not sure if it's worth it to get a second version of a mold you don't love.
No. Not at all. I agree on both the odd waist twist and that, over time, Ironhide will be in constant "Throw Up/Barfing" position. And, ugggh. You also have a lot of weight that needs to rotate on the thin windshield for transformation going in each direction. It gives me a chill back to the old Universe CHUG Ironhide in which the upper and lower body is dependent on one spoke that tended to pop off. Bad design choices for me.
I suggest getting the FansToys Ratchet…whenever it comes out. I got Ron here a while back. I get just about every Ironhide that hits the market…good, bad or ugly. The good here is that he looks pretty accurate in both modes, is MOSTLY solid in both modes, has decent articulation and comes with a TON of accessories. The bad is those notches on his gut, the lines on his chest window and the bottoms of his feet. The ugly is that weak waist connection and the chain of small thin pivot points you have to contend with during transformation. I don’t regret getting him, but I may never transform him again.
I love my ratchet, strongly recommend. As someone appreciate panel lines, I think there is just the right amount of realism added to cartoon accuracy. But that's just me. So I am getting both XTransbot version and FansToys.i have already gotten both Tamara's so, yeah...
If they find a way to secure the connection between the lower and the upper part in the robot mod for Ratchet and if Ratchet have the same amount of accessories, you should consider buying it
IT'S BEEN SO LONG! SAD PAC-MAN. 1:11 He said the thing. That's my boy. 30:05 They didn't add a different hands or part of his liquid shooter is odd, he does show it in the show.
There goes $149.99 in a flimsy ab crunch piece of plastic... in my opinioonnn.... 😋😋. As always, your videos are amazingly entertaining, THANKS for your humor. I always watch and love the outros.
i have the ractet, i transformed him so many times, he stil perfect, but way to much accesories i don't knwo what to do with all of that, and the weirdest part is the the only gun that don't go with blast effect, is the gun he uses from the cartoon. sad
thats a nice figure. Its a great improvement to the MP in my opinion. outside of the waist connection, its very accurate to the cartoon. The transformations looks like it has some fiddly parts, but the engineering is solid. I think i would splurge on the rachet. Im sure there's a way to fix the waist connection.
fun fact! i referenced your siege astrotrain review when doing my on review. in the ship mode, the back is VERY incomplete. in your review, you say “it looks like they looked at the back and said ‘meh good enough’” if im not wrong, which i said in my review, which is now privated. Another fun fact! You actually inspired me (along with a few others) to do transformer reviews along with starting my channel in whole. also, Whats good Ron! for the third time
I do like the more cartoon accurate colored chest vs using translucent plastic, unless x-transbots fix the issues you have with this figure when Ratchet comes out I would say save you money, i do find it funny i normally watch your videos to help me decide it an item it worth getting and with this videos you are asking the audience their opinion
Honestly love that joke at the end there XD As far as buying X-Transbots Ratchet, I will say this: I checked your video list and it seems you already have MP Ratchet. If the X-Transbots version is the same as this one (with the same flaws) I would say skip it, not worth it. If you didn't have MP Ratchet, then I would've suggested to get it only if it's more affordable. But since you already have it, my take would be to skip it. That is my 2 cents on this, I hope it will help somehow!
us? the viewers decide? "BUT PRIME!!!" 😜 it's your house Emgo, I for one, leave that decision making exclusive to you... I sit back, relax and enjoy watching...
I do absolutely adore all the Chrome though! That looks so freaking good! I do prefer the original masterpiece though. Just that center section in the robot mode is just so, I don't know, square? I don't know I just, something's off about it
If you replace Ironhide with Ron on your shelf, then you should pick up Ratliff. I’m not a fan of the Takara versions and Ronny does have a better bot mode, but not quite enough to justify the cost IMO. Personally, I’m still holding out for a good IDW/MTMTE Ratchet, but that looks less likely the more time goes by.
I like the official MP's alt mode better, if I had both I'd definitely display that in alt mode and Ron in bot mode. That is an excessive amount of accessories. Full disclosure I'm halfway tempted to get their Ratchet simply for the Marvel comic head (red helmet/white crest Ratchet >>>>>>>>>>>>> white helmet black crest, sorry I don't make the rules) but I don't know how much I'd actually mess with him and like 90% of the accessories would live in the box forever.
Thanks for reviewing this! Looks good head on, to me much better than MP takara, but QC is lacking. Don’t bother getting the ratchet. Wait for fanstoys ratchet imo.
*Emgo moves Ironhide's main elbow joint* Me: Huh, that elbow seems a tad high and the forearm looks long but it's okay... *Emgo breaks Ironhide's shoulder for a "second elbow" bend* Me: 😱
Non-locking upperbody/ab crunch = lots of hope, and prayers that 1 hinge doesn't break. The paint for the back window ends up on the bottom of his feet. That's gonna get scratched. Three different low clearance rotations in a spagetti upper body transformation. That's 3 strikes. I'm out.
I wanted this figure but the painted chest and dark face ruin it for me. He looks good otherwise but on shelf he's going to be the odd man out. I want to get it but I know I won't be happy with it. I'd wait for Fans Toys and see what they come up with Emgo.
MGO get ratchet because that's going to be great for you because you are a great guy you do good on transformer reviews and also I'm a transformer collector too even if I don't have Ironhide or the new ratchet yet I need to tell you you will get ratchet because it will be a complete set if you do or not it's up your choice
People complain about the face The only thing wrong with it is the colour Should be the same as the MP version The tab? I'm not going to be posing him leaning over things so don't really care unless it actually affects posing The chest? Meh can live with it either way But for me defo night day above the MP version
Optimus- Ron I want you to make a special run to Autobot city on Earth. BUT Prime. NO Ron we don't have enough Engergon to mount a full scale assault. Sorry Just doesn't sound right with Ron. Lol
I really like that Ironhide but spending another 149.99 for white paint and a different head sculpt. I just don’t know if it’s worth it but also, you can’t have a Ironhide without a Ratchet ether!
I'm surprised that they didn't include a dying face, they included so many f-ing accessories but not one of the most iconic/traumatizing things to include with an Ironhide. I'm indifferent about Ratchet, but looking at this transformation it's like..heavily overengineered but not nightmarish like XTB has a reputation for, weird.
I bought this with the thought of selling it if the Fanstoys version ends up being much better. But I’m seriously considering the X-Transbots Ironhide & Ratchet after seeing them in person. Yeah, it’s not perfect, but I’ll happily go on record to say pictures & TH-cam videos don’t do the figures any justice, they’re better than expected. Sold off my Takara masterpiece versions. FansToys will have to absolutely blow this away, given the price difference. So I’m biased Emgo, I say get the X-Transbots Ratchet.
Good review, as always. But I wouldn't bother. With the hip upgrade, the original mp ratchet n ironhide is jus fine. Not exactly bots in need of an update. They still look good. Imo anyway. The panel-y chest window is an eyesore. The figure itself seems overly engineered for really nothin. Too many gripes. Keep up the great work tho.👍👍
or the other naming scheme because of the name Ron: Harry = Optimus Prime Hermione = Arcee Hagrid = Wheeljack Draco = Starscream Severus = Sentinel Prime Voldemort = Megatron 😁
Didn’t they notice themselves that the waist tap is too small, how can they not notice that in the final product, they should have change that before going into mass production. It is called quality control, x transbots!
[Big Load comes out]
Hey, X-Transbots is improving. This figure is great, simple, and sturdy!
[Ron comes out]
_GUYYYYYYYYYYYYS._
If he were only a few shades darker red he'd be burgundy. You know what that would make him then? An anchorman!
Oh flippin' hell. 😅
"But Ironhide!" Ahh,so the shoe's on the other foot this time
Optimus: Ironhide What’s up with your chest?
He has a beer belly!!!!
@@azezrtyuuiopqsdfghjkit's a one pack.
Ironhide: *But Prime…*
@@matthewelliott7294 ...... "It's time to bust some Deceptachops."
Why couldn't studio series look more accurate?
Emgo always shows us the most elegant way to transform our bots.
Everybody is struggling through that upper body twisty part and bro just nails it, like always.
facts
Would definitely say if you’re not sure this figure will replace the MP one, don’t get Ratchet. If Ron does make it to the shelf, from the issues you had with this figure, I wouldn’t pay full price for a white repaint with different accessories if I was going to get it at all.
Now, there's a very big idea in hobby spaces (like competitive gaming and the art world) of "Fundamentals"- some sort of nebulous skills one should practice as they begin to take their hobby more seriously. I used to think this didn't really apply to toys, but seeing this figure has completely changed my outlook, because this is what happens when you give a designer with 0 fundamentals a masterpiece budget.
I quite like how their ratchet looks and plus, it’s got a marvel head!
Saw the name and my first thought was that old vine of the guy falling through the ceiling
"Hi Ironhide..."
"Hey prime!"
@@bruzzunathtuch "...that hurt."
Surely I can't be the only one now imaging Emgo boogie boarding along the shallows at the beach with a metal detector in one hand and an 80s style boombox held on his shoulder with his other hand? 🤣
Save your money! Lol. Maybe check out those 2 for 1 mech invasion mixmaster and scrapper instead….
Absolutely! I got those two and they're a very fun pair of toys!!
great review as always! this is such a strange figure for XTB, for once it seems they made a transformation thats fun to do, or at the very least not painful, but those issues in the bot mode are ROUGH. honestly, i'd say if you're on the fence about Ratchet you should just wait for a sale or discount before jumping on him, not sure if it's worth it to get a second version of a mold you don't love.
Now we need the variant of this..needs a moustache and bacon wrapped turkey club weapon.. the Ron..Swanson!
You know Ironhide is always been one of my favorites. Also "butt Ironhide" that was different lol
The throwing up feature is such a throwback to Big Spring!! XD
Nope, my MP Ironhide still hands down.
0:42 - *[Cue Megatron]:* _"Such heroic nonsense!"_
No. Not at all. I agree on both the odd waist twist and that, over time, Ironhide will be in constant "Throw Up/Barfing" position.
And, ugggh. You also have a lot of weight that needs to rotate on the thin windshield for transformation going in each direction.
It gives me a chill back to the old Universe CHUG Ironhide in which the upper and lower body is dependent on one spoke that tended to pop off.
Bad design choices for me.
Wow they managed to screw up the window lines, and left the back side windows untainted, just exactly like the studio series lmao their brothers!
"But Ironhide!"
Oh, how the tables have turned...
I suggest getting the FansToys Ratchet…whenever it comes out. I got Ron here a while back. I get just about every Ironhide that hits the market…good, bad or ugly. The good here is that he looks pretty accurate in both modes, is MOSTLY solid in both modes, has decent articulation and comes with a TON of accessories. The bad is those notches on his gut, the lines on his chest window and the bottoms of his feet. The ugly is that weak waist connection and the chain of small thin pivot points you have to contend with during transformation. I don’t regret getting him, but I may never transform him again.
Looks amazing only thing i dont like is that big square on his chest window area. But yes I’d love to see the ratchet.
I love my ratchet, strongly recommend. As someone appreciate panel lines, I think there is just the right amount of realism added to cartoon accuracy. But that's just me. So I am getting both XTransbot version and FansToys.i have already gotten both Tamara's so, yeah...
If they find a way to secure the connection between the lower and the upper part in the robot mod for Ratchet and if Ratchet have the same amount of accessories, you should consider buying it
Having the Takara Ironhide i'd say maybe
I would be worried about the waist and hands breaking. They don't look too solid to me including the thumb
IT'S BEEN SO LONG! SAD PAC-MAN. 1:11 He said the thing. That's my boy. 30:05 They didn't add a different hands or part of his liquid shooter is odd, he does show it in the show.
"The hangover Ironhide."
Ironhurl then?
There goes $149.99 in a flimsy ab crunch piece of plastic... in my opinioonnn.... 😋😋. As always, your videos are amazingly entertaining, THANKS for your humor. I always watch and love the outros.
Choose your purchasing decisions? You still need to get Takara's MP Grapple. You're missing out!
I already have it. But what about the purchasing decision I'm actually asking about?
@@emgo316 I would stick with the official. Both have wonky proportions, but the painted windows is a deal breaker in my eyes.
W review as always, love the videos keep up the good work!
i mean, it's good but, they could adjust some parts that might be a little loose
i have the ractet, i transformed him so many times, he stil perfect, but way to much accesories i don't knwo what to do with all of that, and the weirdest part is the the only gun that don't go with blast effect, is the gun he uses from the cartoon. sad
thats a nice figure. Its a great improvement to the MP in my opinion. outside of the waist connection, its very accurate to the cartoon. The transformations looks like it has some fiddly parts, but the engineering is solid. I think i would splurge on the rachet. Im sure there's a way to fix the waist connection.
He's got that hot toys waist. Prop Sky Pillar would be proud. 😂
fun fact!
i referenced your siege astrotrain review when doing my on review. in the ship mode, the back is VERY incomplete. in your review, you say “it looks like they looked at the back and said ‘meh good enough’” if im not wrong, which i said in my review, which is now privated.
Another fun fact!
You actually inspired me (along with a few others) to do transformer reviews along with starting my channel in whole. also, Whats good Ron! for the third time
The waist turned while giving the thumbs up 😂😂😂
I do like the more cartoon accurate colored chest vs using translucent plastic, unless x-transbots fix the issues you have with this figure when Ratchet comes out I would say save you money, i do find it funny i normally watch your videos to help me decide it an item it worth getting and with this videos you are asking the audience their opinion
Honestly love that joke at the end there XD
As far as buying X-Transbots Ratchet, I will say this:
I checked your video list and it seems you already have MP Ratchet. If the X-Transbots version is the same as this one (with the same flaws) I would say skip it, not worth it.
If you didn't have MP Ratchet, then I would've suggested to get it only if it's more affordable. But since you already have it, my take would be to skip it.
That is my 2 cents on this, I hope it will help somehow!
Way better than official one, excellent figure, great that ron
LMAO seen the title n almost fell out my chair. Always loved that line. What's that smell?
Ironhurl - now with throw--up action!
If Ratchet also comes with kick ass accessories, I say buy it! Also, they should have included a face sticker for his chest.
Whoof, that transformation looks scary with those rotations. That reason alone would make me skip out on purchasing Ratchet.
us? the viewers decide? "BUT PRIME!!!" 😜
it's your house Emgo, I for one, leave that decision making exclusive to you...
I sit back, relax and enjoy watching...
I do absolutely adore all the Chrome though! That looks so freaking good! I do prefer the original masterpiece though. Just that center section in the robot mode is just so, I don't know, square? I don't know I just, something's off about it
Masterpiece with the Shadow Fisher kit still tops... and I'm not an XTB hater
One thing you could do is keep this Ironhide, and wait for FT's Ratchet, to have one of each
Re: the floppy ab crunch is what happens when they ran out of budget and couldn't include his heroic nonsense
I'm surprised they didn't have a sticker for that one scene where oil is leaking onto his chest.
If you replace Ironhide with Ron on your shelf, then you should pick up Ratliff. I’m not a fan of the Takara versions and Ronny does have a better bot mode, but not quite enough to justify the cost IMO. Personally, I’m still holding out for a good IDW/MTMTE Ratchet, but that looks less likely the more time goes by.
Bot mode looks really good. Van mode, mp wins. The transformation looks actually pretty straight forward.
I'd get ratchet mate..
After seeing the transformation, there's no reason they couldn't have some extra clips to secure the waist.
I like the official MP's alt mode better, if I had both I'd definitely display that in alt mode and Ron in bot mode.
That is an excessive amount of accessories. Full disclosure I'm halfway tempted to get their Ratchet simply for the Marvel comic head (red helmet/white crest Ratchet >>>>>>>>>>>>> white helmet black crest, sorry I don't make the rules) but I don't know how much I'd actually mess with him and like 90% of the accessories would live in the box forever.
Yes, get Ratchet, and review him.
I just want to know why is everybody so fascinated with their death scene? If you put their two boxes together that's what you're looking at😢
Thanks for reviewing this! Looks good head on, to me much better than MP takara, but QC is lacking. Don’t bother getting the ratchet. Wait for fanstoys ratchet imo.
Do you think that the X-transbot Ratchet will get as many accessories?? WOW! That’s a freaking lot.
Please save yourself the money and pass on their Ratchet @EmGo!
I agreed. No need to get the other one. It's a good figure. But a bit disappointed with some of the articulation.
Great review
*Emgo moves Ironhide's main elbow joint*
Me: Huh, that elbow seems a tad high and the forearm looks long but it's okay...
*Emgo breaks Ironhide's shoulder for a "second elbow" bend*
Me: 😱
The floppy puke action kills me. I'd say if you don't have a MP Ratchet, or this isn't going on your MP Shelf, I'd pass.
Cool Step Dad Ironhide other wise know as Ron.
Wait for the Fanstoys one
Ratchet???? Nooooooooo! Keep your money for something better my friend! BTW amazing review, as always.
You can never have too many blooshes
Personally still prefer the official masterpiece. Don’t know that ratchet is worth the investment
I was hyped for this figure it’s still decent I think you can get there ratchet but again if you don’t want to you do not have to
Megatron only exploded Ironhide's head, X-Transbots exploded his whole upper body.
Non-locking upperbody/ab crunch = lots of hope, and prayers that 1 hinge doesn't break.
The paint for the back window ends up on the bottom of his feet. That's gonna get scratched.
Three different low clearance rotations in a spagetti upper body transformation.
That's 3 strikes. I'm out.
its your money. you decide what you do with it.
The irony of two heads when the G1 toy had non...
Yes you need Rachect
I think it'd be very interesting to see the ratchet repaint
Sad Pac Man and Sad Onion being sad together.
“Carlito!!! Carlito Brigante!!! My freng!!!
I wanted this figure but the painted chest and dark face ruin it for me. He looks good otherwise but on shelf he's going to be the odd man out. I want to get it but I know I won't be happy with it. I'd wait for Fans Toys and see what they come up with Emgo.
MGO get ratchet because that's going to be great for you because you are a great guy you do good on transformer reviews and also I'm a transformer collector too even if I don't have Ironhide or the new ratchet yet I need to tell you you will get ratchet because it will be a complete set if you do or not it's up your choice
That waist would be a dealbreaker for me.
Honestly I would stick with the masterpiece version.
People complain about the face
The only thing wrong with it is the colour
Should be the same as the MP version
The tab? I'm not going to be posing him leaning over things so don't really care unless it actually affects posing
The chest? Meh can live with it either way
But for me defo night day above the MP version
I think you should get Ratchet as well.. eventually someone will come out with a upgrade kit to fix the ab crunch issue.
Get the Ratchet!
I'm a huge X-Transbots fan but that waist is unforgivable. I would not buy personally
Optimus- Ron I want you to make a special run to Autobot city on Earth. BUT Prime. NO Ron we don't have enough Engergon to mount a full scale assault. Sorry Just doesn't sound right with Ron. Lol
I really like that Ironhide but spending another 149.99 for white paint and a different head sculpt. I just don’t know if it’s worth it but also, you can’t have a Ironhide without a Ratchet ether!
5:30 That's how a waist works if you're a 1990s female superhero comics character, so Ironhide can show chest and booty at the same time.
yes get Ratchet, happy to help you spend your money.
I think you should try to get the ironhide kit for the official, it removes those side panels on the hips .
The best Transformers character!
I'm surprised that they didn't include a dying face, they included so many f-ing accessories but not one of the most iconic/traumatizing things to include with an Ironhide.
I'm indifferent about Ratchet, but looking at this transformation it's like..heavily overengineered but not nightmarish like XTB has a reputation for, weird.
I bought this with the thought of selling it if the Fanstoys version ends up being much better.
But I’m seriously considering the X-Transbots Ironhide & Ratchet after seeing them in person. Yeah, it’s not perfect, but I’ll happily go on record to say pictures & TH-cam videos don’t do the figures any justice, they’re better than expected.
Sold off my Takara masterpiece versions. FansToys will have to absolutely blow this away, given the price difference.
So I’m biased Emgo, I say get the X-Transbots Ratchet.
Good review, as always. But I wouldn't bother. With the hip upgrade, the original mp ratchet n ironhide is jus fine. Not exactly bots in need of an update. They still look good. Imo anyway. The panel-y chest window is an eyesore. The figure itself seems overly engineered for really nothin. Too many gripes. Keep up the great work tho.👍👍
Yes on Ratchet, hopefully as moldmates they don't have the same exact issues
They need to continue this naming scheme:
Doug = Optimus Prime
Steve = Bumblebee
Larry = Starscream
Brian = Megatron
Etc....
or the other naming scheme because of the name Ron:
Harry = Optimus Prime
Hermione = Arcee
Hagrid = Wheeljack
Draco = Starscream
Severus = Sentinel Prime
Voldemort = Megatron
😁
Thankful I watched the review before buying. I like the look but that waist is a deal breaker.
28:10 show the shelf!! Dad gum it
So just cut the tabs on the extra faces and they can all fit either head.
Me and my MPP10 have determined that this figure is not worthy.
Perfect😊
Didn’t they notice themselves that the waist tap is too small, how can they not notice that in the final product, they should have change that before going into mass production. It is called quality control, x transbots!