Treadshot (IDW)

The name or term "Treadshot" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Treadshot (disambiguation).

Treadshot is a Decepticon from the IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

Treadshot pals around with other Decepticons, engaging in murder and mayhem.

Fiction

IDW Generation 1 continuity

During the Great War, Treadshot, Brisko, and Wilder killed the inhabitants of Traujor for aiding the Autobots. Forever Is a Long Time Coming

After the war ended, the three plotted to steal from Starscream and begin a life elsewhere. Their plans never began, as they were killed City of Steel by Sandstorm for their crimes. Forever Is a Long Time Coming

Toys

Universe

Dead End homage or not, we are doomed.

• Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat (Battle in a Box, 2004)
  • Accessories: Pistol, bayonet

Treadshot is a retooling of the Armada Side Swipe toy, transforming into a Nissan Skyline sedan. His Mini-Con partner Nightbeat can store in a flip-out section of the back end of Treadshot's vehicle mode. Pressing down on the sigil plate in vehicle mode swings his car hood halves forward in a spring-loaded attack (or "dragster mode"). These hood parts end up on his arms in robot mode, giving him a spring-loaded attack in that mode. Attaching Nightbeat (or any other Mini-Con mold) to the Powerlinx plug on his back activates a "punching" action gimmick in his left arm.

He was only available as part of a "Battle in a Box" multi-pack along with Universe Ultra Magnus, Over-Run, and Nightbeat. This set was only available in "market six" stores like Kohl's.

This retooled mold was also used to make Universe Oil Slick, while a more extensively-retooled version was used to make Cybertron Runamuck.

• More information on Treadshot at TFU.info

Notes

• Treadshot's car mode deco is fairly similar to the Generation 1 Stunticon Dead End, though the stripes are on the wrong side. Whether this is an intentional homage or mere coincidence, though, is unknown.
• Treadshot would later be homaged in BotCon 2012's Shattered Glass Treadshot, using Armada Side Swipe's colors.