Ironhide and Ratchet Transformers Missing Link Revealed at Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026

It wasn’t long ago that we were wondering if Ratchet would follow Ironhide into the Transformers Missing Link lineup, and now we have our answer straight from the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026. When we first covered the early rumors pointing to Soundwave, Ironhide, and Ratchet as potential Missing Link candidates, Ratchet was the one that felt like a natural pairing but had yet to receive any kind of official confirmation, so seeing him on display in person alongside Ironhide is exactly the kind of payoff that makes tracking these things worthwhile. Ironhide has already moved from announcement to full reveal, with official images and a preorder date of May 13, 2026 now locked in, so the fact that Takara Tomy chose this show to pull back the curtain on Ratchet suggests they are building real momentum with the G1 Autobot van mold duo. For those unfamiliar with the Missing Link philosophy, the whole point of the line is to take the original vintage Takara and Hasbro toy engineering and refine it with modern tolerances, updated paint applications, and cartoon-accurate color choices while preserving the classic transformation and proportions that collectors fell in love with decades ago, and Ratchet is a figure that absolutely benefits from that treatment given how far the original toy’s appearance strayed from his animated counterpart. Huge thanks to Ace from Ramen Toy for providing such detailed photos and seeing both Ironhide and Ratchet together, on display really drives home how well this shared mold approach works when the deco and accessories do the heavy lifting to differentiate the two characters. No preorder details or pricing for Ratchet just yet, but given Ironhide’s timeline, it feels like only a matter of time before we get the full breakdown.

Ironhide and Rachet Booth Images

The Transformers Missing Link display at the Shizuoka Hobby Show gives a full look at both Ironhide and Ratchet together, with Ironhide shown in both van and robot modes in the foreground alongside his chrome accessory spread, while Ratchet’s robot mode stands on a raised platform behind him. The art card propped up beside Ironhide features a clean G1-style illustration that pairs nicely with the figures on display.

Ironhide

Ironhide’s robot mode is predominantly red with chrome detailing on the forearms and midsection, and the Autobot insignia sits square on his chest plate. A white and red Ratchet stands behind him for a nice side-by-side display, really showing off how the two share that classic van mold with distinct color breakdowns.

The classic yellow side stripes run along the lower body of the red van mode, with a black accent breaking up the deco. The Autobot rub sign is partially visible on the roof, and the rubber tires sit on chrome hubcaps, a detail that always feels right on these G1-era molds.

A small female pilot figure in a yellow outfit stands near the front bumper, with a set of missiles still attached to their sprues laid out alongside her. Having accessories on sprues like that is such a classic G1 touch.

Here is a super close image of the female pilot and the paint app looks great!

The top-down view of Ironhide gives a good look at how the vehicle roof forms his chest plate, with the windshield panel framing the Diaclone pilot seated inside. Chrome drill-style weapons are equipped on both arms, and the rubber tires tucked into the shoulders add a nice bit of texture against all that red plastic.

Ironhide’s red van mode from above shows the rear window and roof panel lines cleanly, with his full chrome weapon loadout laid out beside him, including the drill-style arm attachments, the triple missile rack, and a small Diaclone pilot figure. Having accessories on sprues like that is such a classic G1 touch.

The display screen shows the original 1984 Ironhide alongside the 2026 Missing Link C-14 version, and the difference in proportions and sculpt refinement is striking. The vintage figure has that classic blocky silhouette with its simplified limbs and loose accessory fit, while the 2026 version tightens everything up with cleaner lines, sharper detail on the head sculpt, and a much more cohesive red color scheme across the body.

The promotional display screen highlights Ironhide’s C-14 release with both van and robot modes shown together, and a lower banner reveals that the figure features two distinct robot mode transformations from the single van mode.

The contents screen breaks down Ironhide’s full kit, with the red van mode front and center alongside each included accessory labeled individually: a set of three rockets on a sprue, the Diaclone female pilot figure, a laser weapon, and a drill attachment. It’s a clean layout that confirms everything packed into the box at a glance.

Ratchet

Ratchet is looking amazing in this front shot, with his classic red and white color scheme on full display across the chest, arms, and legs. The chrome waist detail and yellow eyes on the head sculpt are great touches, and three additional chrome missiles are laid out in front of the figure.

The female pilot figure is tucked into the open cockpit area behind the head sculpt, fitting snugly into the interior cabin space. Her small scale relative to the robot mode really sells that Diaclone-era driver gimmick.

Ratchet’s top-down view shows the white van roof forming his upper torso, with the red cross shoulder panels flanking the central cabin section. Three chrome missiles are laid out nearby, matching the one already loaded into the back-mounted launcher.