Backfire (TF 2010)

This article is about the Autobot from the live-action film series. For the Decepticon from Generation 1, see Backfire (G1).

Backfire is an Autobot from the Transformers (2010 toyline) and Dark of the Moon portions of the live-action film series continuity family.

Grrrrrr.

While some may see ordinary civilian traffic as an obstacle, the speedy Backfire has mastered the art of using it to his advantage. Moving vehicles are no different from stationary ones to him as he scours the roads for the elusive Oil Pan.

These days he hangs out with Spike Witwicky, whoever the hell that is.

Toys

Transformers (2010)

Isn't there a white knight who becomes a fiery steed?

• Backfire (Scout Class, 2010)

Backfire is a redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Knock Out, transforming into a red and white racing motorcycle of undetermined model. In robot mode, he has a non-firing cannon for a right hand. The vehicle side panels, which become leg kibble in robot mode, are held in place by unbolted pegs and tend to pop off during conversion. The shade of white which makes up most of the figure's plastic is more of an off-white cream colour than stock photography shows.

This mold was also used to make Revenge of the Fallen Reverb and Trenchmouth.

• More information on Backfire at TFU.info

Dark of the Moon

• Spike Witwicky / Backfire (MechTech Human Alliance Basic, 2011)
  • Japanese ID number: DA21
  • Accessories: 2 c joint machineguns

Part of the first wave of Basic-class Dark of the Moon Human Alliance toys, Backfire now transforms into a tri-wheeled off-road cycle of the sort used by N.E.S.T. soldiers in the opening of Revenge of the Fallen. He has multiple c joint bars for mounting weapons, including his own twin machineguns. He has a third "hoverbike" mode with a large (non-firing) energy cannon sticking out of the front; thanks to the placement of a 5mm post in this configuration, he can also serve as a Targetmaster-style handheld cannon for larger figures.

He comes with his human partner Spike Witwicky.

• Autobot Daredevil Squad (Multi-pack, 2011)
  • Accessories: 2 c joint machineguns

This redeco of the basic Human Alliance Backfire is in the colors of his original toy. Yay synergy! This time around he comes in a Kmart-exclusive multi-pack with Sam Witwicky and a redecoed Bumblebee, with the packaging putting emphasis on Backfire's "handheld cannon" mode.