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===''Power Core Combiners''=== | ===''Power Core Combiners''=== | ||
*'''Searchlight with Backwind''' (Commander Class, 2010) | *'''Searchlight with Backwind''' (Commander Class, 2010) | ||
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}} | {{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}} | ||
: Part of the first wave of ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander Class figures, Backwind transforms form a small robot into a searchlight/winch, a hand-held cannon, or chest armor for any compatible Power Core Combiner super-mode torso. He was only available with his larger partner Searchlight. Due to the fact that he has a screwhole in his chest instead of the standard [[Powerlinx|Powerlinx port]], Backwind is capable of pegging onto any [[5 mm post]]. However, he is incapable of activating any Powerlinx gimmicks on [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|previous Powerlinx compatible toys]]. | : Part of the first wave of ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander Class figures, Backwind transforms form a small robot into a searchlight/winch, a hand-held cannon, or chest armor for any compatible Power Core Combiner super-mode torso. He was only available with his larger partner Searchlight. Due to the fact that he has a screwhole in his chest instead of the standard [[Powerlinx|Powerlinx port]], Backwind is capable of pegging onto any [[5 mm post]]. However, he is incapable of activating any Powerlinx gimmicks on [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|previous Powerlinx compatible toys]]. | ||
Revision as of 04:09, 24 April 2023
- Backwind (giggle) is an Autobot-allied Mini-Con from the Power Core Combiners portion of the live-action film series continuity family.
Backwind works alongside the Autobot Power Core Commander Searchlight. Backwind, like many Power Core Mini-Cons, is very versatile and useful. He can transform from a tiny robot into armor or a cannon for Searchlight's robot mode, or a winch for Searchlight's vehicle mode.
Toys
Power Core Combiners
- Searchlight with Backwind (Commander Class, 2010)
- Known designers: Eric Siebenaler (Hasbro), Andrew Scribner (deco artist)
- Part of the first wave of Power Core Combiners Commander Class figures, Backwind transforms form a small robot into a searchlight/winch, a hand-held cannon, or chest armor for any compatible Power Core Combiner super-mode torso. He was only available with his larger partner Searchlight. Due to the fact that he has a screwhole in his chest instead of the standard Powerlinx port, Backwind is capable of pegging onto any 5 mm post. However, he is incapable of activating any Powerlinx gimmicks on previous Powerlinx compatible toys.
- During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Combiners & Speed Stars Mini Vehicle". According to this discussion thread on Allspark.com, Searchlight with Backwind was one of the figures distributed.
- Skyburst with Aerialbots (value pack, 2010)
- This Toys"R"Us-exclusive value pack includes Skyburst, Searchlight, the Aerialbot drones, and Backwind, all for the normal cost of the Skyburst 5-pack alone. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.
- Power Core Combiners Special Value Offer (2011)
- Searchlight and Backwind were also made available as part of a Walmart-exclusive Black Friday "Value Pack", combining a 5-pack team with a Commander 2-pack via packaging tape and a couple of stickers, for the whopping price of ten bucks, merely a third of what the two toys would normally cost.
- So far, Searchlight has been found attached to the Mudslinger/Destructicons and Stakeout/Protectobots sets.
Notes
- Eric Siebenaler helpfully pointed out in a panel at BotCon 2010 that Backwind's name is pronounced like the "wind" in winding a rope, not "wind" as in a breeze.
