Barricade (G1)

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

Barricade is a Quintesson Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.

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Barricade learned how to take care of himself while running with Cybertron's most vicious racing gangs, and he brings that same brutal edge to his position as leader of the Race Track Patrol. His troops know that the slightest mistake will result in a merciless dressing down in front of the others, and they strive to meet his exacting standards. His hard-nosed, abusive leadership style doesn't do much for morale, but he figures it's for their own good.

In Japan, "Motorstar" leads the "Race Car Patrol Team" rather than Barricade.

French-Canadian name: Muraille

Fiction

Zone story pages

Following Metrotitan's defeat at the hands of Road Fire, the Race Track Patrol were introduced as rivals of the Autobot Micromasters. They were described as being former Autobot Micromasters who defected to the side of the Decepticons, fueling the rivalry. They never actually took part in any battle. Zone Part 9

Dreamwave comics continuity

Micromasters

Originally named "Runner", Barricade was created as part of a cross-factional experiment in which new Micromasters were allowed to function as neutrals, and to choose their own affiliations. Barricade quickly saw the potential rewards of joining the Decepticons, and earmed the new moniker "Barricade" in recognition of his blockade-running tactics.

Barricade eventually became disillusioned by how the Micromasters were treated, and joined up with Decepticon Micromaster agitator Skystalker. Things kind of fell apart.

Toys

Generation 1/Zone

• Race Track Patrol (Micromaster Patrol, 1990)
  • Japanese ID number: D-341

Barricade transforms into a blue and maroon Formula-1 race car. He was only available in a four-pack with Ground Hog, Motorhead, and Roller Force.

• More information on Barricade at TFU.info

Notes

• In Japan, the "Race Track Patrol Team" were the only Micro Transformer set to be marketed as Decepticons. They were released as part of the Zone line to serve as minions of Metrotitan... though this seemingly didn't even net them an appearance in the Zone story pages.