Transformers Studio Series - Voyager Gamer Edition 09 Ratchet

The game-accurate paint apps on Ratchet’s chest panel really pop under my desk lamp, and the ratchet joints in the shoulders lock into place with a satisfying click. Transforming him to vehicle mode took me a couple tries, but once you get the tabs aligned it’s surprisingly clean for a Voyager-class

The articulation on the Deluxe Class figure is way better than I expected for this price, and the paint apps really pop when posed with my other game-inspired bots. I’ve had it on my shelf for a week and the joints still feel tight, which is more than I can say for some of my past figures.

The hinge joints on Ratchet's arms are surprisingly tight, making dynamic poses from the game easy to hold without sagging. The metallic blue paint on the chest looks great, and the transformation is complex but satisfying once you get the hang of it.