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:''Downshift | :''Downshift is an [[Autobot]] from the [[movie continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 Transformers toyline]]).'' | ||
[[ | [[File:TF2010UnreleasedDownshift.jpg|thumb|350px|Blame Mark Millar for me not being "[[Big Daddy (disambiguation)|Big Daddy]]".]] | ||
'''Downshift''' was once a security agent, an orderly by-the-book 'bot who once followed the rules and laws. Unfortunately, the beginning of the war brought a toll, as he witnessed all that order collapse around him. Nowadays, he still believes in the greater good, but he is a loose cannon, disinterested in following rules not his own. | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===Ask Vector Prime=== | |||
In [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma]], Downshift was one of the Autobots who answered the summons to refuge on Earth following the stranding of the bulk of the Decepticon forces on Cybertron. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/21}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Transformers (2010)=== | ===''Transformers'' (2010)=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Downshift''' (Scout Class, <strike>2011</strike>)}}</ul> | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}} | |||
:Downshift is a blue, yellow, and black redeco of [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]] | : ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]'' Downshift is a blue, yellow, and black redeco of [[Hubcap (TF 2010)#Toys|Hubcap]], and transforms into a hot rod based on a 1930s-style car of indeterminate make, but most closely related to the Willys 77 (with some elements of its successor, the Americar). His feet appear to be based upon the iconic foot design of the Japanese mecha franchise ''{{w|Gundam}}''. Compared to other toys from the [[live-action film series]], his transformation consists of a mere three or four very easy steps. | ||
: | : As part of the ''Reveal the Shield'' [[subline imprint]] of the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline, Downshift would have sported a [[rubsign]] on the hood instead of a regular faction [[insignia]]. The back of his card still identifies his faction, however. | ||
: The [[stock photography]] on the cardback does not show the yellow detailing on the in-package figure's knees. | |||
: Downshift was intended to be released as part of the fifth Scout Class wave of the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline (along with [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Demolition Rumble]] and [[Bodyblock (TF 2010)#Toys|Bodyblock]]), but fell victim to the line's discontinuation by all major U.S. retailers in favor of the then upcoming ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' line. Unlike the previous [[wave]], which was released in other markets and eventually showed up at U.S. discount stores, the Downshift/Rumble/Bodyblock wave remains [[unreleased toy|unreleased]]. | |||
{{canceledtoy}} | {{canceledtoy}} | ||
[[Category: | ==Notes== | ||
* His bio is pretty clearly inspired by {{w|Max Rockatansky}} from the ''{{w|Mad Max (franchise)|Mad Max}}'' film series. | |||
[[Category:Live-action film series Autobots]] | |||
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]] | [[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:19, 21 February 2024
| The name or term "Downshift" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Downshift (disambiguation). |
- Downshift is an Autobot from the movie continuity family (via the 2010 Transformers toyline).
Downshift was once a security agent, an orderly by-the-book 'bot who once followed the rules and laws. Unfortunately, the beginning of the war brought a toll, as he witnessed all that order collapse around him. Nowadays, he still believes in the greater good, but he is a loose cannon, disinterested in following rules not his own.
Fiction
[edit]Ask Vector Prime
[edit]In Tyran 208.28 Gamma, Downshift was one of the Autobots who answered the summons to refuge on Earth following the stranding of the bulk of the Decepticon forces on Cybertron. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/21
Toys
[edit]Transformers (2010)
[edit]- Downshift (Scout Class,
2011)
- Known designers: Joe Kyde (Hasbro), Andrew Scribner (deco artist)
- Transformers: Reveal the Shield Downshift is a blue, yellow, and black redeco of Hubcap, and transforms into a hot rod based on a 1930s-style car of indeterminate make, but most closely related to the Willys 77 (with some elements of its successor, the Americar). His feet appear to be based upon the iconic foot design of the Japanese mecha franchise Gundam. Compared to other toys from the live-action film series, his transformation consists of a mere three or four very easy steps.
- As part of the Reveal the Shield subline imprint of the 2010 Transformers toyline, Downshift would have sported a rubsign on the hood instead of a regular faction insignia. The back of his card still identifies his faction, however.
- The stock photography on the cardback does not show the yellow detailing on the in-package figure's knees.
- Downshift was intended to be released as part of the fifth Scout Class wave of the 2010 Transformers toyline (along with Demolition Rumble and Bodyblock), but fell victim to the line's discontinuation by all major U.S. retailers in favor of the then upcoming Dark of the Moon line. Unlike the previous wave, which was released in other markets and eventually showed up at U.S. discount stores, the Downshift/Rumble/Bodyblock wave remains unreleased.
 Proceed on your way to oblivion. |
Notes
[edit]- His bio is pretty clearly inspired by Max Rockatansky from the Mad Max film series.
