Skidmark (G1)

This article is about the Generation 1 Decepticon. For the Unicron Trilogy Decepticon-aligned Mini-Con, see Skidmark (GF).

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

I'll never wash out!

Skidmark is a mean Decepticon.

Fiction

IDW Generation 1 continuity

During the Great War, Skidmark with two other buddies crushed "some nameless civilization" on a desert planet. Forever Is a Long Time Coming

After the war ended, Skidmark and his friends became regulars of Gutcruncher's bar, where they were killed in an explosion Fight or Flee by Sandstorm for their crimes. Forever Is a Long Time Coming His body laid in the burning ruins of the bar when the Autobots arrived. Quest for Fire

Toys

Galaxy Force

Look ma', no hands!

• Gauge (Micron Booster, 2005)
  • Booster ID number: 3

Gauge is a redeco of the Armada Mini-Con Nightbeat, transforming into a motorcycle of indeterminable and probably made up model. Available only as part of the fourth Micron Booster assortment in Japan, Gauge came in a "blind-packed" box that prevented the buyer from knowing the contents of the box until it was opened.

This mold is also used by the Search and Destroy Robot.

• More information on Gauge at TFU.info

Notes

• Wow, all the best names really are taken.
• Skidmark's status as a one-optic guy in the IDW continuity may indicate that he is a victim of empurata.