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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''Universe'' (2008)=== | ===''Universe'' (2008)=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Mini-Con Class 12 Pack''' (Multi-pack, 2008)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series:'' Armada Series | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}} | {{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}} | ||
:Backstop is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Sledge (Classics)#Classics 2|Sledge]], transforming into a backhoe | : Backstop is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Sledge (Classics)#Classics 2|Sledge]], transforming into a backhoe payloader. He has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs. | ||
: His instructions show the payloader-shovel support struts assembled in reverse to the actual toy and stock photos, which makes transforming his right shoulder as the instructions show result in a slightly more awkward arm/shovel-hand position than the stock photo positioning (seen in the picture above). | |||
: He was only available in a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] 12-pack, along with [[Blight (Universe)|Blight]], [[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]], [[Bodyblock (Universe)|Bodyblock]], [[Boltflash]], [[Cloudraker (Universe)|Cloudraker]], [[Flatfoot (Universe)|Flatfoot]], [[Heavytread (Universe)|Heavytread]], [[Knockdown (Universe)|Knockdown]], [[Makeshift (Universe)|Makeshift]], [[Skyhammer (Universe)|Skyhammer]], and [[Suppressor (Universe)|Suppressor]]. | |||
:This mold was also used to make [[Rockblade]], [[Mighty Bull]], and [[Pan-Handler]]. | :This mold was also used to make [[Rockblade]], [[Mighty Bull]], and [[Pan-Handler]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Backstop/backstop.htm More information on Backstop at TFU.info]''{{ClassicsSledgeMold}} | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Backstop/backstop.htm More information on Backstop at TFU.info]''{{ClassicsSledgeMold}} | ||
:In the UK, all twelve Mini-Cons from the original "Mini-Con Class 12 Pack" set were released in individual [[Blindpacking|blind-pack]]ed bags with "[[energon fizzy | {{-}}{{anchor|UKcandy}} | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Backstop''' (Mini-Con, 2010)}}</ul> | |||
: In the UK, all twelve Mini-Cons from the original "Mini-Con Class 12 Pack" set were released in individual [[Blindpacking|blind-pack]]ed bags with "[[energon fizzy jellies]]" candies, distributed by [[The Little Factory Ltd]]. | |||
: This version of Backstop is actually a new tooling with numerous tiny differences from the original, but is functionally the same toy. These changes include a thicker Mini-Con sigil print, altered production stamping (removing "Hasbro China" and "Takara" from them in favor of just "Hasbro"), smaller pin-heads on the steel connector pins, and generally less crisp molding. | |||
[[Category:Armada Autobots]] | [[Category:Armada Autobots]] | ||
Revision as of 08:05, 2 February 2024
| The name or term "Backstop" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Backstop (disambiguation). |
- Backstop is an Autobot-allied Mini-Con from the Armada portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2008 Universe toyline).
Backstop is a member of the Landslide Team, dedicated to combat engineering.
Fiction
Ask Vector Prime
Both Backstop and Backstop existed in Aurex 802.23 Alpha. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/23
Toys
Universe (2008)
- Mini-Con Class 12 Pack (Multi-pack, 2008)
- Series: Armada Series
- Known designers: Joe Kyde (deco artist)
- Backstop is a redeco of Classics Sledge, transforming into a backhoe payloader. He has a "Powerlinx" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs.
- His instructions show the payloader-shovel support struts assembled in reverse to the actual toy and stock photos, which makes transforming his right shoulder as the instructions show result in a slightly more awkward arm/shovel-hand position than the stock photo positioning (seen in the picture above).
- He was only available in a Kmart exclusive 12-pack, along with Blight, Brimstone, Bodyblock, Boltflash, Cloudraker, Flatfoot, Heavytread, Knockdown, Makeshift, Skyhammer, and Suppressor.
- This mold was also used to make Rockblade, Mighty Bull, and Pan-Handler.
| Transformers: Classics mold: Sledge | ||
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- Backstop (Mini-Con, 2010)
- In the UK, all twelve Mini-Cons from the original "Mini-Con Class 12 Pack" set were released in individual blind-packed bags with "energon fizzy jellies" candies, distributed by The Little Factory Ltd.
- This version of Backstop is actually a new tooling with numerous tiny differences from the original, but is functionally the same toy. These changes include a thicker Mini-Con sigil print, altered production stamping (removing "Hasbro China" and "Takara" from them in favor of just "Hasbro"), smaller pin-heads on the steel connector pins, and generally less crisp molding.
