Backstop (Universe)

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).

Mini-Con PSL.

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 (K-mart exclusive, 2008)
  • Series: Armada Series

• Known designers: Joe Kyde (deco artist)

Backstop is a redeco of Classics Sledge, transforming into a backhoe loader. He was only available in a 12-pack 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.

• More information on Backstop at TFU.info

Transformers: Classics mold: Sledge
Hasbro: Classics Sledge Universe (2008) Backstop Transformers (2010) Pan-Handler TakaraTomy: Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 9 Rockblade (Micron Booster) Transformers (campaign item) Mighty Bull

• 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 sweets" candies, distributed by The Little Factory Ltd. This version of Backstop is actually a new tooling with numerous tiny differences from the original (and generally less crisp molding), but is functionally the same toy.