Kickback (LB) - Revision history

BerylRoll: Typo

2025-11-20T09:11:31Z

Typo

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	[[File:BF-art KickbackCard.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Action Bastard!]]		[[File:BF-art KickbackCard.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Action Bastard!]]

	A low-ranking ~~solider~~ in the Laser Beast Aerial Strike Force, '''Kickback''' (キックバック ''Kikkubakku'') is considered dependable, if unremarkable among his fellows. "Hard work pays off" is his motto, and he diligently works and works, refusing to give up on an assignment until the end, one way or the other.		A low-ranking soldier in the Laser Beast Aerial Strike Force, '''Kickback''' (キックバック ''Kikkubakku'') is considered dependable, if unremarkable among his fellows. "Hard work pays off" is his motto, and he diligently works and works, refusing to give up on an assignment until the end, one way or the other.

	To the [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]]s he fights against, however, he's the "surprise-attack grasshopper bastard". Kickback specializes in ultra-low-altitude flight, detecting targets with his highly sensitive antennae from far away, then leaping incredible distances to assault unsuspecting foes with powerful kicks. On top of that, his Arm Hop Laser (アームホップレーザー ''Āmu Hoppu Rēzā'') [[MVP Weapon]] can hit its target with enough force to send them flying up to 500 meters away.		To the [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]]s he fights against, however, he's the "surprise-attack grasshopper bastard". Kickback specializes in ultra-low-altitude flight, detecting targets with his highly sensitive antennae from far away, then leaping incredible distances to assault unsuspecting foes with powerful kicks. On top of that, his Arm Hop Laser (アームホップレーザー ''Āmu Hoppu Rēzā'') [[MVP Weapon]] can hit its target with enough force to send them flying up to 500 meters away.

M Sipher: /* Notes */

2024-02-17T02:07:28Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*No, really, both his pack-in bio card and the ''[[Hero Special 12: Laser Beasts]]'' mook bio mention his nickname among the Beastformers is ''kishū kōgeki batta yarō'' (奇襲攻撃バッタ野郎). "Bastard" is about the politest accurate translation of ''yarō''.		* No, really, both his pack-in bio card and the ''[[Hero Special 12: Laser Beasts]]'' mook bio mention his nickname among the Beastformers is ''kishū kōgeki batta yarō'' (奇襲攻撃バッタ野郎). "Bastard" is about the politest accurate translation of ''yarō''.
	*It is unknown what Kickback's Hasbro ''Battle Beasts'' name would have been.		* It is unknown what Kickback's Hasbro ''Battle Beasts'' name would have been. He was slated to be released in one of twelve "motorized vehicle" (aka [[Battlecruiser]]) sets. The Pre-Toy Fair 1988 catalogue shows him on the blue-and-white [[Battle Eagle#Toys\|eagle-type vehicle]], but it's entirely possible he would have come with a different one; this assortment never made it to packaging sample stage.

	[[Category:Laser Beasts]]		[[Category:Laser Beasts]]
	[[Category:Legends Laser Beasts]]		[[Category:Legends Laser Beasts]]

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-08-23T08:52:32Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Kickback''' (Laser Beast, 1988)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Kickback''' (Laser Beast, 1988)}}</ul>
	**''ID number:'' '''108'''		:*''ID number:'' '''108'''
	**''Accessories:'' "Arm Hop Laser" MVP Weapon (usually)		:*''Accessories:'' "Arm Hop Laser" MVP Weapon (usually)

	: Part of the second—and rarer—assortment of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' individually-boxed Laser Beasts, Kickback is an anthropomorphic grasshopper in high-tech blue armor. He has a transparent orb in his torso, revealing the elemental power of Fire, Water, or Wood when you [[light-piping\|look through it into a light source]].		: Part of the second—and rarer—assortment of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' individually-boxed Laser Beasts, Kickback is an anthropomorphic grasshopper in high-tech blue armor. He has a transparent orb in his torso, revealing the elemental power of Fire, Water, or Wood when you [[light-piping\|look through it into a light source]].

Saix at 10:49, 1 December 2022

2022-12-01T10:49:00Z

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	A low-ranking solider in the Laser Beast Aerial Strike Force, '''Kickback''' (キックバック ''Kikkubakku'') is considered dependable, if unremarkable among his fellows. "Hard work pays off" is his motto, and he diligently works and works, refusing to give up on an assignment until the end, one way or the other.		A low-ranking solider in the Laser Beast Aerial Strike Force, '''Kickback''' (キックバック ''Kikkubakku'') is considered dependable, if unremarkable among his fellows. "Hard work pays off" is his motto, and he diligently works and works, refusing to give up on an assignment until the end, one way or the other.

	To the [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]]s he fights against, however, he's the "surprise-attack grasshopper bastard." Kickback specializes in ultra-low-altitude flight, detecting targets with his highly sensitive antennae from far away, then leaping incredible distances to assault unsuspecting foes with powerful kicks. On top of that, his Arm Hop Laser (アームホップレーザー ''Āmu Hoppu Rēzā'') [[MVP Weapon]] can hit its target with enough force to send them flying up to 500 meters away.		To the [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]]s he fights against, however, he's the "surprise-attack grasshopper bastard". Kickback specializes in ultra-low-altitude flight, detecting targets with his highly sensitive antennae from far away, then leaping incredible distances to assault unsuspecting foes with powerful kicks. On top of that, his Arm Hop Laser (アームホップレーザー ''Āmu Hoppu Rēzā'') [[MVP Weapon]] can hit its target with enough force to send them flying up to 500 meters away.

	~~{{TOC}}~~

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	**''Accessories:'' "Arm Hop Laser" MVP Weapon (usually)		**''Accessories:'' "Arm Hop Laser" MVP Weapon (usually)

	: Part of the ~~second —and rarer— assortment~~ of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' individually-boxed Laser Beasts, Kickback is an anthropomorphic grasshopper in high-tech blue armor. He has a transparent orb in his torso, revealing the elemental power of Fire, Water, or Wood when you [[light-piping\|look through it into a light source]].		: Part of the second—and rarer—assortment of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' individually-boxed Laser Beasts, Kickback is an anthropomorphic grasshopper in high-tech blue armor. He has a transparent orb in his torso, revealing the elemental power of Fire, Water, or Wood when you [[light-piping\|look through it into a light source]].

	: Nominally, he comes with the grasshopper-themed "Arm Hop Laser" blaster. However, there is also a chance he could come with the weapon from one of the other 11 Laser Beasts in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.		: Nominally, he comes with the grasshopper-themed "Arm Hop Laser" blaster. However, there is also a chance he could come with the weapon from one of the other 11 Laser Beasts in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.

	: This toy was never released in [[Hasbro]]'s ''Battle Beasts'' line, not even in the limited capacity most "Shadow Warriors" were. As such, it commands a high price on the secondary market.		: This toy was never released in [[Hasbro]]'s ''Battle Beasts'' line, not even in the limited capacity most "Shadow Warriors" were. As such, it commands a high price on the secondary market.


	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* It is currently unknown what his Hasbro ''Battle Beasts'' name was going to be.		*No, really, both his pack-in bio card and the ''[[Hero Special 12: Laser Beasts]]'' mook bio mention his nickname among the Beastformers is ''kishū kōgeki batta yarō'' (奇襲攻撃バッタ野郎). "Bastard" is about the politest accurate translation of ''yarō''.
	* No, really, both his pack-in bio card and the ''[[Hero Special 12: Laser Beasts]]'' mook bio mention his nickname among the Beastformers is ~~"奇襲攻撃バッタ野郎" (~~''kishū kōgeki batta yarō''). "Bastard" is about the politest accurate translation of ~~"野郎"~~.		*It is unknown what Kickback's Hasbro ''Battle Beasts'' name would have been.

	[[Category:Laser Beasts]]		[[Category:Laser Beasts]]
	[[Category:Legends Laser Beasts]]		[[Category:Legends Laser Beasts]]

M Sipher at 09:36, 26 April 2022

2022-04-26T09:36:23Z

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	{{disambig3\|Kickback}}		{{disambig3\|Kickback}}
			:''Kickback is a [[Laser Beast]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
			[[File:BF-art KickbackCard.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Action Bastard!]]

	~~:''Kickback is a [[Laser Beast]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''~~
	~~{{mainpic}}~~
	~~<!--[[\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Action Bastard!]]-->~~
	A low-ranking solider in the Laser Beast Aerial Strike Force, '''Kickback''' (キックバック ''Kikkubakku'') is considered dependable, if unremarkable among his fellows. "Hard work pays off" is his motto, and he diligently works and works, refusing to give up on an assignment until the end, one way or the other.		A low-ranking solider in the Laser Beast Aerial Strike Force, '''Kickback''' (キックバック ''Kikkubakku'') is considered dependable, if unremarkable among his fellows. "Hard work pays off" is his motto, and he diligently works and works, refusing to give up on an assignment until the end, one way or the other.

M Sipher: Surprise attack grasshopper bastard!

2022-03-22T01:55:37Z

Surprise attack grasshopper bastard!

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	{{disambig3\|Kickback}}		{{disambig3\|Kickback}}

	:''Kickback is a [[Laser Beast]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Kickback is a [[Laser Beast]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	{{mainpic}}		{{mainpic}}
	'''Kickback''' (キックバック ''Kikkubakku'') is ~~a grasshopper~~ [[~~Laser Beast~~]] ~~who acts as part of~~ the ~~aviation unit~~. Kickback ~~is known as an extremely hard worker~~, ~~giving~~ his ~~best at any task set before him. His~~ antennae ~~can detect the enemy's hiding places and his ability~~ to ~~strike from a low altitude has earned him the moniker~~ of ~~"Kamikaze Grasshopper Villain" from the~~ [[~~Beastformer~~]]s.		<!--[[\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Action Bastard!]]-->
			A low-ranking solider in the Laser Beast Aerial Strike Force, '''Kickback''' (キックバック ''Kikkubakku'') is considered dependable, if unremarkable among his fellows. "Hard work pays off" is his motto, and he diligently works and works, refusing to give up on an assignment until the end, one way or the other.

			To the [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]]s he fights against, however, he's the "surprise-attack grasshopper bastard." Kickback specializes in ultra-low-altitude flight, detecting targets with his highly sensitive antennae from far away, then leaping incredible distances to assault unsuspecting foes with powerful kicks. On top of that, his Arm Hop Laser (アームホップレーザー ''Āmu Hoppu Rēzā'') [[MVP Weapon]] can hit its target with enough force to send them flying up to 500 meters away.

	~~Kickback's Arm Hop Laser blows away the enemy up to 500 meters with a gust of wind.~~		{{TOC}}

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Beastformers'' comic===		===''Beastformers'' comic===
	[[Tigerburn]] ordered his aerial troops, including Kickback, to attack the nation of [[Rabbihos]] while it was weakened. He was later seen among the Laser Beast troops who fought in the great war with the [[Beastformer]]s. {{storylink\|Beastformers VS Laser Beasts}}		[[Tigerburn]] ordered his aerial troops, including Kickback, to attack the nation of [[North Snarl\|Rabbihos]] while it was weakened. He was later seen among the Laser Beast troops who fought in the great war with the [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]]s. {{storylink\|Beastformers VS Laser Beasts}}

	===''Legends'' comic===		===''Legends'' comic===
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* It is currently unknown what his Hasbro ''Battle Beasts'' name was going to be.		* It is currently unknown what his Hasbro ''Battle Beasts'' name was going to be.
			* No, really, both his pack-in bio card and the ''[[Hero Special 12: Laser Beasts]]'' mook bio mention his nickname among the Beastformers is "奇襲攻撃バッタ野郎" (''kishū kōgeki batta yarō''). "Bastard" is about the politest accurate translation of "野郎".

	[[Category:Laser Beasts]]		[[Category:Laser Beasts]]
	[[Category:Legends Laser Beasts]]		[[Category:Legends Laser Beasts]]

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2022-02-18T09:16:50Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===~~Laser Beasts~~===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Kickback''' (1988)		*'''Kickback''' (Laser Beast, 1988)
	**''~~Beast~~ ID number:'' '''108'''		**''ID number:'' '''108'''
	**''Accessories:'' "Arm Hop Laser"		**''Accessories:'' "Arm Hop Laser" MVP Weapon (usually)

	: Kickback is an anthropomorphic grasshopper in high-tech blue armor~~. He comes with his "Arm Hop Laser"~~. He has a transparent orb in his torso, revealing the elemental power of ~~fire~~, ~~water~~, or ~~wood~~.		: Part of the second —and rarer— assortment of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' individually-boxed Laser Beasts, Kickback is an anthropomorphic grasshopper in high-tech blue armor. He has a transparent orb in his torso, revealing the elemental power of Fire, Water, or Wood when you [[light-piping\|look through it into a light source]].

			: Nominally, he comes with the grasshopper-themed "Arm Hop Laser" blaster. However, there is also a chance he could come with the weapon from one of the other 11 Laser Beasts in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.

			: This toy was never released in [[Hasbro]]'s ''Battle Beasts'' line, not even in the limited capacity most "Shadow Warriors" were. As such, it commands a high price on the secondary market.


			==Notes==
			* It is currently unknown what his Hasbro ''Battle Beasts'' name was going to be.

	[[Category:Laser Beasts]]		[[Category:Laser Beasts]]
	[[Category:Legends Laser Beasts]]		[[Category:Legends Laser Beasts]]

Saix at 15:09, 12 August 2021

2021-08-12T15:09:09Z

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''~~Laser Beasts~~'' comic===		===''Beastformers'' comic===
	[[Tigerburn]] ordered his aerial troops, including Kickback, to attack the nation of [[Rabbihos]] while it was weakened. He was later seen among the Laser Beast troops who fought in the great war with the [[Beastformer]]s. {{storylink\|Beastformers VS Laser Beasts}}		[[Tigerburn]] ordered his aerial troops, including Kickback, to attack the nation of [[Rabbihos]] while it was weakened. He was later seen among the Laser Beast troops who fought in the great war with the [[Beastformer]]s. {{storylink\|Beastformers VS Laser Beasts}}

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	[[Category:Laser Beasts]]		[[Category:Laser Beasts]]
			[[Category:Legends Laser Beasts]]

Saix at 04:01, 22 July 2021

2021-07-22T04:01:38Z

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Laser Beasts'' ~~manga~~===		===''Laser Beasts'' comic===
	[[Tigerburn]] ordered his aerial troops, including Kickback, to attack the nation of [[Rabbihos]] while it was weakened. He was later seen among the Laser Beast troops who fought in the great war with the [[Beastformer]]s. {{storylink\|Beastformers VS Laser Beasts}}		[[Tigerburn]] ordered his aerial troops, including Kickback, to attack the nation of [[Rabbihos]] while it was weakened. He was later seen among the Laser Beast troops who fought in the great war with the [[Beastformer]]s. {{storylink\|Beastformers VS Laser Beasts}}
	{{-}}
			===''Legends'' comic===
			Kickback participated in the final battle between Beastformers and Laser Beasts on Beast in [[2023]]. He watched as [[White Leo]] took away [[Tigerburn]]'s stolen gems. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}}

	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Laser Beasts===		===Laser Beasts===

Hyperious at 15:12, 25 April 2019

2019-04-25T15:12:14Z

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	:''Kickback is a [[Laser Beast]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Kickback is a [[Laser Beast]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	{{mainpic}}		{{mainpic}}
	'''Kickback''' (キックバック ''Kikkubakku'') is grasshopper [[Laser Beast]] who acts as part of the aviation unit. Kickback is known as an extremely hard worker, giving his best at any task set before him. His antennae can detect the enemy's hiding places and his ability to strike from a low altitude has earned him the moniker of "Kamikaze Grasshopper Villain" from the [[Beastformer]]s.		'''Kickback''' (キックバック ''Kikkubakku'') is a grasshopper [[Laser Beast]] who acts as part of the aviation unit. Kickback is known as an extremely hard worker, giving his best at any task set before him. His antennae can detect the enemy's hiding places and his ability to strike from a low altitude has earned him the moniker of "Kamikaze Grasshopper Villain" from the [[Beastformer]]s.

	Kickback's Arm Hop Laser blows away the enemy up to 500 meters with a gust of wind.		Kickback's Arm Hop Laser blows away the enemy up to 500 meters with a gust of wind.