Tracks (G1)
- Tracks is an Autobot in the Generation 1 continuity family.
Tracks is a little bit of a narcissist, according to his Autobot buddies, and it's hard for him to stay lighthearted and happy under such criticism. He attributes it to jealousy: few Autobots are so well-endowed with a sleek, muscular, and tastefully decorated sports car mode as his.
The truth is, Tracks' armament is considerable. He is able to launch two incendiary missiles. These projectiles are heat-seeking, sensing the heat generated by unsuspecting Decepticon. He is further armed with a black-beam gun, which shoots forth a beam of light-negating radiation, enclosing his enemies in darkness, unaware of the Autobot until he strikes.
Tracks can also fly by deploying his concealed wings.
He should be a dangerous opponent, but his concern with preserving his stylish appearance and poor ability to work with fellow Autobots hampers him. Often he simply roams the city alone at night, looking for battles worthy of his attentions.
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Animated continuity
- Voice actor: Michael McConnohie (USA), Shô Hayami (Japan)
In "The Secret of Omega Supreme", when San Francisco was threatened by an alien bird creature, Tracks risked his life in battle to defend the city.
Dreamwave comics continuity
Toys
Generation 1
- Tracks (Autobot, 1985)
- Japanese ID number: 44
- The European version of Tracks by Milton Bradley was initially available in red, based on the original Diaclone color scheme. Due to poor sales, Hasbro decided to re-release Tracks in Europe, this time in his blue US colors. Because of this, the red MB version ended up being rather rare.
- This mold was used to make Road Rage, based on the red European version.
- Tracks with Basher (Action Master, 1991)
- This release was a European exclusive.
Alternators
- Autobot Tracks
- The Binaltech release of this toy was released in both yellow and blue.
Merchandise
Trivia
- It is frequently joked amongst Transformers fans that Tracks is a homosexual, although the character has not actually demonstrated any romantic interest in other male characters.
- Voice actor Michael McConnohie claims Tracks is not gay. He chose the voice of Thurston Howell (played by Jim Backus) from Gilligan's Island as the basis for the snooty voice and mannerisms. McConnohie refers to Tracks' manner of dialect as a "Harvard Lockjaw".
- In parts of Europe, Tracks was released in the Diaclone toy's red deco. It is possible Hasbro has originally planned for tracks to be released in Diaclone colors, as Tracks is red complete with the Diaclone hood stickers ("CS" instead of the Autobot sigil) on the 1985 back-of-the-box mural.
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