TransformersRatchet was one of the first figures in thePremium Series, released on October 16th, 2007 exclusively at Best Buy for the launch of theTransformersmovie DVD. Ratchet's main plastic has been changed to a metallic yellow, with an additional coat of metallic yellow paint over the top of those parts (and others), resulting in a much more accurate color scheme in relation to the actualMoviecharacter and prop vehicle.
Ratchet was presented in robot mode, within a special display package similar in shape to the packaging for the Hasbro release ofGeneration 1MasterpieceStarscream. Even though Hasbro officially considers him as part of the Premium Series, this is not indicated anywhere on the packaging, as the Premium Series wasn't officially announced untilafterRatchet andMegatronhad already been released to stores.
