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As aConeheadSeeker,Ramjetless often receives a toy wheneverStarscreamdoes.

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Toys

The Transformers

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'Conehead' or 'Not Conehead'
  • Ramjet(1985/1986,1990)
    • Takara ID number:D-56
    • Accessories:2cluster bombs,2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear
The original Ramjet toy is aretoolof theDiaclone"Jet Robo Acrobat-Type" F-15 Eagle that was used forStarscream,Thundercracker,andSkywarp,with new wings that seem to be inspired by the prototypeF-16XL,and new cluster bombs (though hisTFUprofile states they are alsolaser beam riflesfor his robot mode). He is otherwise identical to the other Decepticon jets aside from color. Ramjet's robot mode stickers are the same design as Starscream's, but in different colors.
Inrobot modehis official instructions have the user pulling down his nose cone to complete his head transformation, like Starscream. However, Ramjet's character model depicts him as having his head untransformed, leaving a distinctive "conehead" shape to his appearance. This trait is shared byThrustandDirge,leading many owners to do the same thing to differentiate the three later Decepticon jets from the three earlier ones.
TheJoustraversion of Ramjet, released in parts of mainland Europe in 1986, has a number of small changes from theHasbro/Takaraversion, most notably a hard-plastic nosecone (ouch!) and unchromed black landing gear wheels.
Ramjet was reissued in his original packaging in Australia in 1990.
The Transformersmold:Decepticon Jets (Seekers)

Version 1 (standard):


Version 2 (Coneheads):

V1:Kōjin Ōno
V2:Takayoshi Doi


Generation 2

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'90s fashion victim.
  • Ramjet(Decepticon,1992)
  • Accessories:2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, left & right fists, left & right wings, 2 tail fins, front landing gear, "sound/light energy unit"
Part of the very first assortment ofGeneration 2product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, Ramjet's original toy wasredecoedinto a striking purple and black, with turquoise highlights. His large bombs have been replaced with a new pair of spring-loaded missile launchers andlong missiles;the launcher and missile molds were also used for his assortment-mateStarscream.
Also new to this version is a large electronic "sound/light energy unit" in a kinda engine-gun-like shape (a mold also used by Starscream). Powered by a pair of watch batteries, pressing the two soft-plastic buttons up front activates flashing red lights and sound effects. The left button makes machinegun noises as long as you hold it down, while the right starts an unstoppable jet-noise sequence of rising then falling pitch; you can activate the machinegun sounds in the middle of it, and the jet noises will resume as soon as you release the gun button. This assembly doesn't really go anywhere in robot mode, but attaches to the back end of his jet mode thanks to a trio of pegs that wereadded to his tooling.
Of note is the fact that his turquoise parts are extremely prone to"yellowing",or in this case "greening". ManyGeneration 2Ramjets can be found with their blue parts in a greenish teal color.
This version of the mold would also have been used to makeGeneration 2Sandstorm.
The Transformersmold:Decepticon Jets (Seekers)

Version 1 (standard):


Version 2 (Coneheads):

V1:Kōjin Ōno
V2:Takayoshi Doi


Collector's Edition

  • Ramjet(2001)
    • ID number:Set D
    • Accessories:2 cluster bombs, 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear
Ramjet received a limited reissue as part ofTakara'sCollector's Editionseries. With no notable changes from the G1 release,Collector's EditionRamjet wasexclusivelyavailable at Jaf-Con 10 in July 2001, along with Thrust.
The Transformersmold:Decepticon Jets (Seekers)

Version 1 (standard):


Version 2 (Coneheads):

V1:Kōjin Ōno
V2:Takayoshi Doi


Classics

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The flared pants craze strikes again
  • Ramjet(Deluxe Class, 2007)
    • Accessories:2 missile launchers (left & right), 2 missiles
ClassicsRamjet, following the trend set by his original Generation 1 toy, is a retool ofClassicsStarscreamand transforms into a modified fighter jet based off the hull of an F-15 Eagle. The figure's deco is greatly simplified from Ramjet's G1 toy and cartoon decos, largely reducing the amount of black and red in favor of white. Aside from the different deco, changes from Starscream include a new nose cone/head, new F-16XL inspired wings and new projectiles for his missile launchers. The new missiles, combined with their launchers, result in a mash-up between his G1 toy's non-firing weapons and his animation model's standard-issue Seeker rifles. Unlike Starscream, his shoulder movement is unimpeded due to a lack of wings behind his shoulders.
As with mostClassicstoys, he features a heat-sensitiverubsign.
Ramjet's instructions neglect a couple of features on his toy; the wings can swivel back and forth and up and down in robot mode, to better balance the figure, and the circular air intakes on his chest can swivel out in either mode. The latter is used to form landing gear in hisvehicle mode,as it was in both Starscream and Skywarp.
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Henkei! Henkei!Starscream Ghost Version


Henkei! Henkei!

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Beware the man in white
  • Ramjet(July 17,2008)
    • ID number:D-04
    • Accessories:2 missile launchers (left & right), 2 missiles
Henkei! Henkei!TransformersRamjet is a redeco ofClassicsDeluxe Class Ramjet. He features a significantly altered color scheme, generally to make the toy even more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. His wings and missiles are molded in bright red plastic instead of gray plastic with red paint, with his missiles painted gray. His hands and feet are molded in white plastic instead of gray, to match more closely the cartoon model.
Despite the figure's appearance,Henkei!Ramjet features no gray plastic at all, only white or red plastic painted gray, meaning he is is heavily painted and thus easily susceptible to paint chipping. Ramjet, like the other figures in the line features vacuum-metalized parts, his jet boosters and vertical stabilizers on his wings and his cockpit seat are chrome plated, though it is not uncommon for the innards of his jet boosters to be partially lacking the metalized coating.
AsHenkei!toys do not feature heat-sensitive rubsigns,HenkeiRamjet has five Decepticon sigils tampographed total, one each on the top side and under side of his two wings and one in front of his canopy.
Ramjet was retooled intoGentei! Gentei!ThrustandDirge.


Universe(2008)

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  • Aerial Rivals(Multi-pack, 2008)
    • Series:Classic Series
AredecoofCybertronLegends of CybertronStarscream,UniverseRamjet transforms into a Cybertronic "tetrajet". His wings, which end up on his arms in robot mode, each feature a swing-out weapon; the right arm has a blade, while the left has a (non-firing) cannon. He was only available in aTarget-exclusivefive-pack withAir Raid,Autobot Blades,Skydive,andThrust(who shares his mold).
Aside from Thrust, this mold was also used to makeCybertronSkywarp,Sunstorm,&Ramjet,War for CybertronStarscream,andDark of the MoonCybertronian Starscream.


Timelines

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The Jokerhas a jet now?
  • Ramjet(Club exclusive figure, 2011)
    • Accessories:2 missile launchers (left & right), 2 missiles
Timelines/Generation 2Ramjet is one of the 2011Transformers Collectors' Clubexclusive figures. He is a redeco ofClassicsDeluxe Class Ramjet in the colors ofhisGeneration 2toy,including replicating most of the sticker details. Most of the sticker details were recreated with paint, but the details on the insides of his shoulder intakes and on the tops of his feet were once again stickers, presumably because it was rough getting tampographs put in there. Ramjet was also slightlyretooled,as his nosecone is rounded off and made of rubber instead of plastic, presumablyfor safety reasons.Ramjet (andCheetor) went up for preorder onApril 27,2011.Ramjet was sold out byApril 29,2011.


United

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  • Seekers: Elites(Three-pack,December 28,2012)
    • Accessories:left & right launchers, 2 missiles
UnitedRamjet is a redeco of theClassicsRamjetmold. This release is the first time he is offered with both of his wing matesDirgeandThrust.
This version of Ramjet is more closely based on his cartoon appearance, although he retains the bulkier G1 toy-inspired missiles of his earlier releases. His missile launchers are solid dark grey. His hands and forearms are dark grey plastic, with the forearms painted white. His wings are painted metallic red, while his jet boosters and stabilizers are dark grey plastic. Like hisHenkei! Henkei!release, his Decepticonfaction symbolsare tampographed on both sides of his wings, and on his nosecone in front of the cockpit.


Kre-O

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All we need now is a Rumble and we'll have the Kreon version of "A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court"!
  • Ramjet(Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
    • Collection:Collection 3
    • Bag number:***** 53
    • Accessories:Logo brick, 2 clip-on rifles
As part of the third wave ofblindpackedKre-OMicro-Changers,Ramjet is aKreonwho can be rebuilt into a tiny jet. He is essentially aredecoof KreonDirge,using almost all the same parts and construction; except that he comes with a new back-harness attachment piece to replace the flak jacket used in Dirge's assortment.
This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear atTarget,with later waves showing up only atToys "R" Usor drug/discount stores.


  • Kreon Class of '85(Kreon figure set,2015)
    • Set number:B5152
    • Voted:Best Headbutt
    • Accessories:2 clip-on rifles
Kreon Class of '85Ramjet's deco is much more heavily toy-detailed than the Micro-Changer. Oddly, his leg-wings are black instead of burgundy. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-retooled2015 style of Kreon body.
This box set of thirty Kreons was aSan Diego Comic-Con2015exclusive,with leftovers being sold onHasbro Toy Shoponline after the show.


  • Ramjet(Kreon Micro-Changer,2017)
    • Collection:Collection 3
    • Accessories:logo plate, 2 clip-on rifles
In 2017, the Collection 3 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run, first appearing atWalgreensstores in the U.S. These releases use the almost-entirely-retooled2015 Kreon (making most parts incompatible with older Kreons), with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. Ramjet'stampographsare slightly altered, changing the flat light gray to metallic silver.
Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.

Platinum Edition

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  • Seeker Squadron(Platinum Edition, 2015)
    • Accessories:2 cluster bombs, 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear
A reissue of the original Ramjet toy in aPlatinum Edition3-pack withThrustandDirge.
In the United States, this set was officially aTargetexclusive, though only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailersBigBadToyStoreand TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in Canada, it was available via the CanadianWalmartwebsite (but never found in stores).
In the United Kingdom, it was sold atToys "R" Usstores and A1 Toys. In Spain, the set was officially available via the Spanish division ofAmazon.In Germany, it was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes inNerfblasters and accessories, as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several Germanfansites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Seeker Squadron sets as a result.
The Transformersmold:Decepticon Jets (Seekers)

Version 1 (standard):


Version 2 (Coneheads):

V1:Kōjin Ōno
V2:Takayoshi Doi


Masterpiece

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Sadly does not come with real toast.
MasterpieceMP11NR Ramjet was revealed on the TakaraTomy Mall website in October 2015 as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, the firstConeheadretool ofMasterpieceMP-11 Starscream.Later the same day, the listing disappeared before the preorder period started. The listing reappeared at the end of November, with preorders staying open fromNovember 30toDecember 8.It was limited to 2000 pieces in Japan.
Compared to Starscream, Ramjet features new wing molds attached to his legs. His head is part of the nosecone but not the whole part, and during transformation the cockpit's upper half needs to be rotated 180 degrees. To match the cartoon accurate flatness of the undersides of the wings, the bottom parts of the black turbines can be lifted, rotated inside and closed, revealing a Decepticon symbol underneath. While he has the same null rays as Starscream, they can be socketed inside two-piece rocket parts to reproduce the original toy's larger rockets.
The pictures in the original October listings had the figure slightly mistransformed in jet mode (the nosecone was not fully closed) and featured the hologram pilot cast in orange plastic, while the updated pics from the November listing show the figure's nosecone correctly closed and the hologram pilot is now cast in clear plastic.
Unfortunately, quality control problems with this figure are very commonplace, with seemingly a majority of specimens having amisassemblyin the robot shoulders that prevents fully locking the wings together in jet mode.
Ramjet was further remolded, naturally, intoMP-11NT ThrustandMP-11ND Dirge,also TakaraTomy Mall exclusives.
Masterpiecemold:Seeker (MP-11)

Version 1:

Other versions:

Hironori Kobayashi&Shogo Hasui
See also:MP-3Starscream| MP-52Starscream


War for Cybertron: Earthrise

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Does not come with an Amazon exclusive toast.
  • Ramjet & Dirge(multipack,2020)
    • Hasbro ID number:WFC-E27
    • TakaraTomy ID number:ER EX-19
    • TakaraTomy release date:February 20,2021
    • Accessories:2 null-ray blasters
Released withDirgein theEarthrisetoyline as a 2-pack, Ramjet is a heavy retooling ofStarscreamfrom the same line, transforming into a modified F-15 fighter jet with cranked-arrow delta wings based on the F-16XL prototype like his original toy. As one of the Coneheads, Ramjet features a new headsculpt based on the original conehead design, though it is a faux piece not formed from the actual nosecone. Ramjet's face also features a stern, almost grimaced expression.
The figure's design and transformation scheme is heavily based on the 2006ClassicsStarscream mold (and its subsequent retool of Ramjet), while adding points of articulation the earlier figure did not have such as pivoting ankles and a more expressive ball-jointed head. His head, chest, and wings are susceptible to paint chipping due to the transformation scheme.
While the null-rays can be wielded by his pair of hands, it's almost impossible for him to properly hold them due to the size of his forearms.
As with Dirge, Ramjet uses the same, unchanged null-ray blasters that came with Starscream. His stock photos show him slightly mis-transformed, with his feet splayed apart in jet mode.
Like all other uses of the mold, Ramjet has a missing molded panel-line detail on the right wing hinge that is supposed to curve in towards the body of the jet. The reason for this missing detail is likely due to it missing from the metal mold itself. The plastic used for Ramjet's forearms has also been reported toyellowquickly.
His map piece, shared with Dirge, features the bottom ofGigantion,though unlabeled.
This pack was exclusive toAmazonin the United States and Canada, though it seems that demand for the characters outstripped supply—several customers later had their orders cancelled by Amazon due to a lack of available stock. While Dirge would later receive a reissue in theLegacy: Evolutionline, Ramjet remains exclusive to this set until 2025.
Earthrisemold:Starscream

Version 1:

Version 2:

  • Hasbro/TakaraTomy:EarthriseWFC-E27Ramjet

Other versions:

Generations Selects

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He stoleSunstorm's invitation toGenerations Selects!
  • Ramjet(Voyager Class,2021)
    • Series:War for Cybertron: Earthrise
    • Hasbro ID number:WFC-GS24
    • TakaraTomy release date:December 29,2021
    • Accessories:2 null-ray blasters
AGenerations Selectsadd-on toy forEarthrise,released concurrently withKingdom,this version of Ramjet is a redeco of the aboveEarthrisetoy in the colors of Ramjet'sGeneration 2figure.
Like all other uses of the mold, Ramjet has a missing molded panel-line detail on the right wing hinge that is supposed to curve in towards the body of the jet. The reason for this missing detail is likely due to it missing from the metal mold itself. The plastic used for Ramjet's forearms has also been reported toyellowquickly.
The toy is branded as part of theWar for Cybertron Trilogytoyline by Hasbro in the US but as part ofGenerations SelectsbyTakaraTomy,and is aTakaraTomy Mallexclusive, inJapan.
Earthrisemold:Starscream

Version 1:

Version 2:

  • Hasbro/TakaraTomy:EarthriseWFC-E27Ramjet

Other versions:


Legacy

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  • Decepticon Nemesis(Titan Class,2023)
A tinyslug figureof Ramjet in jet mode was included withLegacy: EvolutionTitan ClassNemesis.


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  • G1 Universe Ramjet(Voyager Class,2025)
  • Accessories:2 null ray blasters
  • Known designers:John Warden(Hasbro)[1]
The aboveEarthriseRamjet figure got apackage refreshin the fifth and final wave ofLegacy: UnitedVoyagers, alongside several other prior exclusives that US fans found hard to acquire (just as his prior pack-mateDirgehad been inLegacy: Evolution). There are no notable differences between the two releases other than packaging.
Earthrisemold:Starscream

Version 1:

Version 2:

  • Hasbro/TakaraTomy:EarthriseWFC-E27Ramjet

Other versions:

Merchandise

Super Collection Figure

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But he wasn't really the Pope, just an alien robot with a funny hat.
  • Ramjet(2003)
    • Act:6
    • Accessories:Stand
Aretoolingof theSuper Collection FigureStarscreamfigure, Ramjet was released in the sixth "act" of the line. No he's not super cartoon-accurate. He was available in both full-color and pewter versions, one of each in a case of twelve.
The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.
In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Ramjet was packed with the right arm of the Act's "build-a-figure"Grand Maximus.This part too could be in either full color or pewter, packed at a ratio of six color pieces to two pewters.
This Act was seemingly in shorter supply than the others before and since, and is not terribly common on the secondary market.
This mold was also used to make his Act-matesThrustandDirge.The original tooling was also used to makeThundercracker,Skywarp,and theHeroes of Cybertronspecial releasesSunstormandAir Warrior.


MyClone

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Ever been headbutted by a chibi? It HURTS!
  • Ramjet(2003)
    • ID number:MTF016
MyCloneRamjet was released in the fifth series of theMyClonetrading figure line, which was third and final series to featureTransformerscharacters. Following theMyCloneaesthetic, he is a cutesy representation of Ramjet's animation model in super-deformed proportions. He features articulation in his head, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips and knees, all of the parts capable of being removed, then mixed and matched with any otherMyClonefigure.


3D Battle-Card Game

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  • Ramjet(2007)
A 34-point "common" character in the3D Battle-Card Game's "Energon Wars" expansion, Ramjet "transforms" into a white and red jet, generally following hisClassicsdeco scheme. He uses the same parts layout asMovieStarscream,Dreadwing,Thundercracker,andJetfire,and Generation 1StarscreamandSkywarp.


Transformers - Mini Bust

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More fragile than his tech spec would have you believe.
  • Ramjet(Diamond Select, 2008)
Ramjet was released byDiamond Select Toysin 2008 and exclusive to online retailer Big Bad Toy Store. He was sculpted byMark WongofArt Asylumand limited to 250 pieces. The sculpt features Ramjet's distinctive wings. Strangely enough his motto on the box is "The skies are my castle, and I like to live alone" as found *in* his tech spec as opposed to "If it flies, crash it" as it was in both his tech spec andTransformers Universeprofile.


The Loyal Subjects

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Undesirable #1
  • Ramjet(2014)
The Loyal SubjectsRamjet is a Wave 2 figure with standard articulation. He is mostly based on hisClassicstoy. For every 16 figures, there are 2 Ramjets. The basic mold, but not the accessories, was also used to makeDirgeandThrust,as well as the "Ghost" versions of all three Coneheads.


  • Ghost Seekers(2014)

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Transformers Trading Card Game

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  • Ramjet, Sky Smasher(2018)
    • Wave 1
    • Rarity:CT
    • Card Number:T32/T40
    • Stars:10
Ramjet, Sky Smasheris one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of theTransformers Trading Card Game.
The artwork for the card is reused from theTransformers Legendsmobile card game.

Notes

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References

  1. ↑1.01.1Transformers PanelatHasbro Pulse Con 2024withBen MacCrae,Evan Brooks,Mark Maher,Marcelo Matere,andNate Purswell.
  2. ↑Blue Ramjet at Toyarchive.com
  3. ↑Post by Powered Convoy on The Allspark Forums, 13 February 2017
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