Kickback (Transformers)

Kickback is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers series.

Generation 1

The original Kickback was a member of the Insecticons who turned into a grasshopper.

Toys

• Hasbro Transformers Kickback (1985)

Transformers Energon

Kickback is the name of one of Bruticus Maximus' components, though in the American version of the Transformers: Energon anime is was a nameless drone only seen in vehicle mode or as part of Bruticus Maximus.

Toys

• Energon Kickback (2005)

Figure turns into a missile-launching tank; shares mold with Blight.

Aligned Continuity

Fictional biography

As the leader of his own squad of Decepticons, Kickback is more independent than most of those under the command of Megatron. He uses his freedom to surround himself with friends, who he then blackmails into becoming his servants.

Animated series

Transformers: Robots in Disguise featured a grasshopper-like Kickback who transforms into a racecar and was an inmate of the Alchemor. He was restrained by Steeljaw and his pack as part of a ploy to lure Bumblebee's team out of their base so that Steeljaw's pack could take it over, and managed to escape the Autobots. He later linked up with the forces of Decepticon Island under Scorponok, Glowstrike, and Saberhorn, and ended up unintentionally leading Steeljaw there after encountering the wolf-like Decepticon during a supply run.

Video games

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron features a Kickback closer in design and personality to his original Generation 1 counterpart.

Toys

• Hasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron Kickback (2013)

Shattered Glass

Kickback is a heroic Decepticon.

Comics

Fun Publications

A heroic Decepticon secretly in league with Alpha Trion.

IDW Publishing

Kickback is a member of the heroic Insecticons.

Toys

• E-Hobby Insecticons (2004)

A recolor of Transformers: Generation 1 Bombshell, Kickback and Shrapnel.

Zaptrap was repurposed as Shattered Glass Shrapnel.

External links

• https://tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Kickback/kickback.htm
• https://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCKickback/kickback.htm