Transformers Generation 1 Hasbro Takara Kickback!

Origins Like all the (non-Deluxe) Insecticons, Kickback started his existence in Takara’s Diaclone, designed by Takashi Matsuda as the Insecter Robo Battas. This version of the toy is noticably different from the Transformers release, featureing a green torso, red insect legs, and a translucent red chestplate. This version also features longer, pointed wings (see Description, below). Insecticons are the only Diaclone-descended Transformers that were originally part of the evil Waruder Army. This version also came witha small die-cast and plastic driver that could be seated in the opening cockpit. Kickback’s US Patent, titled Reconfigurable insect toy (aka Transformers G1 Kickback) was filed on August 21, 1984 (U.S. Patent No. USD287261 S). Description Kickback transforms into a black robotic locust or grasshopper. Purple insect legs, yellow antennae, and chrome wings accent his design. The chrome wings now feature a cirular tip instead of a sharp point, and a square indentation on one wing to house the rubsign. Thin yellow antennae adorn his head, which uses silver paint to represent the insect mandibles in alternate mode. He also features four small black roller wheels, pinned to his hind feet and the frontmost insect legs. These allow the insect mode to roll, so long as all the legs are correctly positioned. Stickers are used throughout the design to add robotic details and color. A very simple transormation uses most of the insect limbs for the analogous parts of the robot. He retains his robotic antennae, and joins his middle and front insect legs to form pincher-handed robot arms. His only accessory is a machine gun with a “Tommy-gun” like drum in front of the grip, which uses two panels to slide over both sides of Kickback’s pincher hands. Kickback’s chest features a translucent yellow door which serves no purpose in the Transformers release. CONDITION: Kickback is missing his weapon. Does have some original stickers. The wings have lost chrome. This does have rub sticker with no broken limbs or antenna. Transformer is intact. This does have a replacement screw on the right leg. We Buy Sell and Trade! We strive to provide accurate photos of our products so please look at all photos provided before purchase and if you have any questions email us. Thanks for shopping with Dragon Slayers Nostalgic Toys!