Downshift (TF 2010)

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

Downshift would have been an Autobot from the 2010 Transformers line.

Blame Mark Millar for me not being "Big Daddy". Or Super Couper.

If he ever existed, Downshift would have probably once been a security agent, an orderly by-the-book 'bot who would've once followed the rules and laws. Unfortunately, the beginning of the war would have brought a toll, as he would have witnessed all that order collapse around him. Nowadays, he would probably have still believed in the greater good, but he would now have been a loose cannon, disinterested in following rules that would not have been his own.

Toys

Transformers (2010)

• Downshift (Scout, 2011)

Downshift is a blue, yellow, and black redeco of Hubcap. Downshift transforms into a hot rod based on a 1930s-style car of indeterminate make, but most closely related to the Willys 77 (with some elements of its successor, the Americar). His feet appear to be based upon the iconic foot design of the Japanese mecha franchise Gundam. Compared to other toys from the live-action film series, his transformation consists of a mere three or four very easy steps.

As part of the Reveal the Shield subline imprint of the 2010 Transformers toy line, Downshift would have sported a rubsign on the hood instead of a regular faction insignia. The back of his card still identifies his faction, however.

The stock photography on the cardback does not show the yellow detailing on the in-package figure's knees.

Downshift was intended to be released as part of the fifth Scout Class wave of the 2010 Transformers toy line together with Demolition Rumble and Bodyblock, but fell victim to the line's discontinuation by all major US retailers in favor of the then upcoming Dark of the Moon line. Unlike the previous wave, which was released in other markets and eventually showed up at US discount stores, the Downshift/Rumble/Bodyblock wave remains unreleased.

But the toys were released in japan.

Your bargaining posture is highly dubious. Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.