Ratchet C-15 Transformers Missing Link Preorder
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After months of rumors and at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026, the Autobot medic is officially stepping into the Missing Link spotlight as TakaraTomy has shared the first promotional graphic for Ratchet C-15, the fifteenth entry in the Transformers Missing Link series. We’ve been tracking this one for a while now, going all the way back to when early intel pointed to Ratchet alongside Soundwave and Ironhide as likely candidates for the line, and then seeing both Ironhide and Ratchet surface together at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026, which all but confirmed what collectors had been hoping for. Now we have the official designation and a preorder date locked in for Friday, June 5, 2026, which means the wait is almost over. Details beyond the graphic itself are still thin on the ground, with no confirmed price, retailer breakdown, or ship date available just yet, but given how the Missing Link line has handled its van-mold characters so far, expectations are understandably high for what TakaraTomy will deliver here. Ratchet has always been one of those characters whose vintage toy carried a certain charm with its ambulance alt mode and distinct white and red deco, and seeing him get the Missing Link treatment, which bridges the gap between the original toy engineering and the cartoon aesthetics that defined so many collectors’ childhoods, feels like exactly the kind of release this line was built for. We’ll update this post with retailer links, pricing, and additional product shots as soon as they drop, so keep this one bookmarked if you’re planning to secure a preorder on June 5th.
Where to Buy
You can preorder the figures at the following retailers below on June 5, 2026:
Ratchet C-15
Ratchet takes center stage in this reveal graphic as the 15th installment in the Missing Link lineup, sporting his classic white and red Autobot color scheme with the vehicle windshield forming his chest and tires tucked into his shoulders. The head sculpt carries his signature silver crest and yellow visor, and those chrome bumper details on the lower torso are a nice touch.
The promotional graphic lays out Ratchet C-15’s full feature set, showing both his van mode with its red stripe detailing and emergency lights and his robot mode side by side. Inset photos highlight the included accessories, a small human companion figure, a wrench, a laser, and a rocket, along with a “Respect Mode” configuration that seats the human figure inside the vehicle.
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026 Booth Images
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.
