Backtrack (Movie) - Revision history

M Sipher: /* Transformers (2007) */

2025-11-13T02:00:02Z

Transformers (2007)

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

	:Part of the canceled<ref>[[Hasbro Q&A/March 2009: Answers]]</ref> fifth [[wave]] of [[Target]] [[exclusive]] [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|2007 movie series]] Scouts along with [[Reverb (Movie)#Toys\|Reverb]] and [[Gunbarrel (Movie)#Toys\|Gunbarrel]], Backtrack is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Cybertron]]'' [[Lugnutz#Toys\|Lugnutz]], transforming into a motorcycle resembling a Harley-Davidson touring bike. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his left saddlebag in either mode would have flipped up a portion of his right tailpipe to reveal a (non-firing) blaster and missile rack from his right saddlebag. His left tailpipe assembly would have become his rifle.		:Part of the canceled<ref>[[Hasbro Q&A/March 2009: Answers]]</ref> fifth [[wave]] of [[Target]] [[exclusive]] [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|2007 movie series]] Scouts (along with [[Reverb (Movie)#Toys\|Reverb]] and [[Gunbarrel (Movie)#Toys\|Gunbarrel]]), Backtrack is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Cybertron]]'' [[Lugnutz#Toys\|Lugnutz]], transforming into a motorcycle resembling a Harley-Davidson touring bike. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his left saddlebag in either mode would have flipped up a portion of his right tailpipe to reveal a (non-firing) blaster and missile rack from his right saddlebag. His left tailpipe assembly would have become his rifle.

	: In early 2010, about two years after the first samples had surfaced, considerable quantities of the three unreleased Scouts were sold on [[eBay]]. Each of them came packaged with two [[instructions\|instruction sheets]], one in English and one in Spanish, suggesting that the batch was initially intended for the Mexican market. However, based on information from Mexican fans, the toys never actually made it to retail there.		: In early 2010, about two years after the first samples had surfaced, considerable quantities of the three unreleased Scouts were sold on [[eBay]]. Each of them came packaged with two [[instructions\|instruction sheets]], one in English and one in Spanish, suggesting that the batch was initially intended for the Mexican market. However, based on information from Mexican fans, the toys never actually made it to retail there.
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	: This sculpt was also used to make [[Hightail (Cybertron)#Toys\|Hightail]].		: This sculpt was also used to make [[Hightail (Cybertron)#Toys\|Hightail]].
	{{canceledtoy}}		{{canceledtoy}}
	{{--}}		{{-}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 01:19, 13 November 2025

2025-11-13T01:19:01Z

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

	:Part of the canceled<ref>[[Hasbro Q&A/March 2009: Answers]]</ref> fifth [[wave]] of [[Target]] [[exclusive]] [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|2007 movie series]] Scouts along with [[Reverb (Movie)#~~Transformers (2007)~~\|Reverb]] and [[Gunbarrel (Movie)#~~Transformers (2007)~~\|Gunbarrel]], Backtrack is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Cybertron]]'' [[Lugnutz#~~Cybertron~~\|Lugnutz]], transforming into a motorcycle resembling a Harley-Davidson touring bike. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his left saddlebag in either mode would have flipped up a portion of his right tailpipe to reveal a (non-firing) blaster and missile rack from his right saddlebag. His left tailpipe assembly would have become his rifle.		:Part of the canceled<ref>[[Hasbro Q&A/March 2009: Answers]]</ref> fifth [[wave]] of [[Target]] [[exclusive]] [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|2007 movie series]] Scouts along with [[Reverb (Movie)#Toys\|Reverb]] and [[Gunbarrel (Movie)#Toys\|Gunbarrel]], Backtrack is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Cybertron]]'' [[Lugnutz#Toys\|Lugnutz]], transforming into a motorcycle resembling a Harley-Davidson touring bike. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his left saddlebag in either mode would have flipped up a portion of his right tailpipe to reveal a (non-firing) blaster and missile rack from his right saddlebag. His left tailpipe assembly would have become his rifle.

	: In early 2010, about two years after the first samples had surfaced, considerable quantities of the three unreleased Scouts were sold on [[eBay]]. Each of them came packaged with two [[instructions\|instruction sheets]], one in English and one in Spanish, suggesting that the batch was initially intended for the Mexican market. However, based on information from Mexican fans, the toys never actually made it to retail there.		: In early 2010, about two years after the first samples had surfaced, considerable quantities of the three unreleased Scouts were sold on [[eBay]]. Each of them came packaged with two [[instructions\|instruction sheets]], one in English and one in Spanish, suggesting that the batch was initially intended for the Mexican market. However, based on information from Mexican fans, the toys never actually made it to retail there.

	: This sculpt was also used to make [[Hightail (Cybertron)#~~Cybertron~~\|Hightail]].		: This sculpt was also used to make [[Hightail (Cybertron)#Toys\|Hightail]].
	{{canceledtoy}}		{{canceledtoy}}
	{{--}}		{{--}}

Usfmm at 21:19, 16 August 2024

2024-08-16T21:19:12Z

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	{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}		{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}
	:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[~~Movie~~ (franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[File:MovieBacktrackToy.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Where I am, we have no roads.]]		[[File:MovieBacktrackToy.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Where I am, we have no roads.]]

The Wadapan at 21:45, 3 March 2024

2024-03-03T21:45:46Z

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	[[File:GoBotsNightRangerModel.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.6\|MOTORIN'! WHAT'S YOUR PRICE FOR FLIGHT?]]		[[File:GoBotsNightRangerModel.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.6\|MOTORIN'! WHAT'S YOUR PRICE FOR FLIGHT?]]
	*Backtrack's license plate reads ''MR 37'', which combined with the color scheme makes this a very pointed homage to the [[Guardian (GoBots)\|Guardian]] [[GoBot]] [[Night Ranger]]. The license plate itself was apparently issued in Kentucky, making Backtrack's color scheme also likely a {{w\|Kentucky Wildcats\|University of Kentucky Wildcats}} nod.		*Backtrack's license plate reads ''MR 37'', which combined with the color scheme makes this a very pointed homage to the [[Guardian (GoBots)\|Guardian]] [[GoBot]] [[Night Ranger]]. The license plate itself was apparently issued in Kentucky, making Backtrack's color scheme also likely a {{w\|Kentucky Wildcats\|University of Kentucky Wildcats}} nod.
			*Aside from the [[Real Gear Robot]]s, Backtrack and [[Mudflap (Movie)\|Mudflap]] were the only toy-only characters from [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|the 2007 movie toyline]] not to appear in any of [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Movie expanded universe timeline\|various tie-in comic series]]. Backtrack never even showed up in [[Titan Magazines]]' ''[[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Transformers]]'' series!

	==References==		==References==

Fritz: clean up, replaced: autobotfilm → autobot

2024-01-16T17:13:34Z

clean up, replaced: autobotfilm → autobot

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	{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}		{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}
	:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

Teletraan-X: Teletraan-X Text Replacement live-action film series continuity family => movie continuity family

2023-12-29T07:15:44Z

Teletraan-X Text Replacement live-action film series continuity family => movie continuity family

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	{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}		{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}
	:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[~~live-action film series]] [[~~continuity family]].''		:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[File:MovieBacktrackToy.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Where I am, we have no roads.]]		[[File:MovieBacktrackToy.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Where I am, we have no roads.]]

Fritz: /* Toys */ Added insignia bulletpoints

2023-09-06T20:02:12Z

Toys: Added insignia bulletpoints

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Transformers'' (2007)===		===''Transformers'' (2007)===
	*'''Backtrack''' (Scout Class, <strike>[[2008]]</strike>)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Backtrack''' (Scout Class, <strike>[[2008]]</strike>)}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': Tailpipe/Blaster Rifle, Key		:*''Accessories'': Tailpipe/Blaster Rifle, Key
	{{toydesigner\|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Transformers (2007) */ Rolling out toy design credits template

2022-10-10T21:40:29Z

Transformers (2007): Rolling out toy design credits template

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	*'''Backtrack''' (Scout Class, <strike>[[2008]]</strike>)		*'''Backtrack''' (Scout Class, <strike>[[2008]]</strike>)
	**''Accessories'': Tailpipe/Blaster Rifle, Key		**''Accessories'': Tailpipe/Blaster Rifle, Key
			{{toydesigner\|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

	:Part of the canceled<ref>[[Hasbro Q&A/March 2009: Answers]]</ref> fifth [[wave]] of [[Target]] [[exclusive]] [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|2007 movie series]] Scouts along with [[Reverb (Movie)#Transformers (2007)\|Reverb]] and [[Gunbarrel (Movie)#Transformers (2007)\|Gunbarrel]], Backtrack is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Cybertron]]'' [[Lugnutz#Cybertron\|Lugnutz]], transforming into a motorcycle resembling a Harley-Davidson touring bike. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his left saddlebag in either mode would have flipped up a portion of his right tailpipe to reveal a (non-firing) blaster and missile rack from his right saddlebag. His left tailpipe assembly would have become his rifle.		:Part of the canceled<ref>[[Hasbro Q&A/March 2009: Answers]]</ref> fifth [[wave]] of [[Target]] [[exclusive]] [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|2007 movie series]] Scouts along with [[Reverb (Movie)#Transformers (2007)\|Reverb]] and [[Gunbarrel (Movie)#Transformers (2007)\|Gunbarrel]], Backtrack is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Cybertron]]'' [[Lugnutz#Cybertron\|Lugnutz]], transforming into a motorcycle resembling a Harley-Davidson touring bike. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his left saddlebag in either mode would have flipped up a portion of his right tailpipe to reveal a (non-firing) blaster and missile rack from his right saddlebag. His left tailpipe assembly would have become his rifle.

Saix at 15:51, 15 September 2021

2021-09-15T15:51:15Z

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:GoBotsNightRangerModel.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.6\|MOTORIN'! WHAT'S YOUR PRICE FOR FLIGHT?]]		[[File:GoBotsNightRangerModel.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.6\|MOTORIN'! WHAT'S YOUR PRICE FOR FLIGHT?]]
	*Backtrack's license plate reads ''MR 37'', which combined with the color scheme makes this a very pointed homage to the [[Guardian (GoBots)\|Guardian]] [[GoBot]] ~~{{gb\|~~Night Ranger}}. The license plate itself was apparently issued in Kentucky, making Backtrack's color scheme also likely a {{w\|Kentucky Wildcats\|University of Kentucky Wildcats}} nod.		*Backtrack's license plate reads ''MR 37'', which combined with the color scheme makes this a very pointed homage to the [[Guardian (GoBots)\|Guardian]] [[GoBot]] [[Night Ranger]]. The license plate itself was apparently issued in Kentucky, making Backtrack's color scheme also likely a {{w\|Kentucky Wildcats\|University of Kentucky Wildcats}} nod.

	==References==		==References==

NexusShard17: /* Ask Vector Prime */

2021-08-27T02:11:43Z

Ask Vector Prime

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Ask Vector Prime===		===Ask Vector Prime===
	In [[Tyran 511.0 Kappa]], Backtrack was one of the few Autobots to successfully elude [[Cemetery Wind]]. Once [[Cade Yeager]] revived [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], he answered his leader's summons and reunited with other surviving Autobots, [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] and [[Bulkhead (DOTM)\|Bulkhead]].~~.. as well as the desperate~~ Decepticons [[Axor\|Axel]] and [[Wild Rider]]! Backtrack was skeptical of ~~the~~ true intentions ~~of these Decepticons, but the Autobots~~ ultimately learned to appreciate Wild Rider. Axel~~, on the other hand, tried~~ to sell the team out to [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]]~~, which got himself killed~~. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/16}}		In [[Tyran 511.0 Kappa]], Backtrack was one of the few Autobots to successfully elude [[Cemetery Wind]]. Once [[Cade Yeager]] revived [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], he answered his leader's summons and reunited with other surviving Autobots, [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] and [[Bulkhead (DOTM)\|Bulkhead]]. When Decepticons [[Axor\|Axel]] and [[Wild Rider]] answered the call out of desperation, Backtrack was skeptical of their true intentions. While they ultimately learned to appreciate Wild Rider, Axel made an unsuccessful attempt to sell the team out to [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]] that resulted in his death. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/16}}
	{{--}}		{{--}}

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	{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}		{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}
	:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[~~Movie~~ (franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[File:MovieBacktrackToy.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Where I am, we have no roads.]]		[[File:MovieBacktrackToy.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Where I am, we have no roads.]]

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	{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}		{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}
	:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

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	{{factions\|autobotfilm}}		{{factions\|autobotfilm}}
	{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}		{{disambig3\|Backtrack}}
	:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[~~live-action film series]] [[~~continuity family]].''		:''Backtrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)\|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[File:MovieBacktrackToy.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Where I am, we have no roads.]]		[[File:MovieBacktrackToy.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Where I am, we have no roads.]]