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
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.
The diecast and zinc alloy construction gives Ratchet a satisfying heft you can almost feel just looking at it, especially in the chrome-finished lower torso and bumper sections. The sculpted Autobot insignia on the chest panel is crisp and well-defined, sitting cleanly against the red surrounding it.
The feet have a solid, blocky construction with small screws and circular joint details on the ankles, giving the lower half a real mechanical quality. The foot on the left side of the frame carries the van’s front bumper section with blue and yellow details still intact from the vehicle mode.
The shins carry gold-toned panels with blue rectangular details and red horizontal striping, all of which carry over directly from the vehicle mode’s side markings. A wrench is a great little character-specific touch for the Autobot medic.
The rocket launcher mounted on the backpack has a compact, cylindrical sculpt with a tapered tip, and the detachable rockets slot neatly into the housing. The chrome finish on the torso contrasts well against the matte white of the van cabin section that forms the upper body.
Both modes are shown side by side here, and the vehicle mode’s ambulance van shell is remarkably clean, with crisp window lines and lightbar detailing on the roof. The transformation between the two clearly retains the van’s major body panels across both configurations, with the cabin roof becoming the chest housing and the rear doors folding into the forearm sections.
Ratchet’s vehicle mode is a faithful recreation of the Nissan Cherry Vanette ambulance, with smooth panel lines, a rooftop lightbar, and tinted windows across the cabin. The robot mode views from two angles show how the van’s side panels and rear sections integrate into the limbs, and the small human figure tucked into the cabin is a fun inclusion.
The 1986 original Ratchet is shown alongside the new C-15 version, and the difference in proportions and sculpt refinement is immediately clear, with the updated figure carrying a much more defined head sculpt, crisper panel lines, and tighter integration of the van body into the robot form. The original’s exposed screw holes and simpler knee detailing really highlight how much the new version improves on the engineering.
Ratchet’s vehicle mode carries a red stripe running along the lower body panels, with a rooftop lightbar and clear windows showing the red interior seat detailing inside the cabin. The included accessories are laid out below: a set of three rockets on a connected sprue, the small human figure in an orange and white outfit, a spanner, and a laser weapon.
Ratchet’s ambulance mode has a compact, boxy van profile with smooth white body panels and a red stripe running along the sides. An Autobot insignia is tampo’d onto the rear quarter panel, and the rooftop lightbar sits on a small raised mount with a sculpted vent or sensor housing just behind it.
A full Autobot roster spread shows Ratchet alongside characters like Ultra Magnus, Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Arcee, Bumblebee, and several other Missing Link figures in both their cartoon-accurate and Diaclone-inspired color variants. The scale consistency across the lineup is impressive, with the smaller Minibots properly proportioned against the larger figures.
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.
