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Leadfoot is the name of several

fictional characters from the Transformers franchise. First introduced in 1994, all the characters named Leadfoot have been heroic Autobots who turn into cars. Versions of the character have appeared among in the comics, been marketed as toys, and appeared in the 2011 feature film, Transformers: Dark of the Moon
.

Transformers: Generation 1

Template:Transformers character Leadfoot was a part of both the Wreckers, an Autobot commando team, and the Rotor Force, a group that fired rotor props from his engine.[1]

Leadfoot is totally cool under pressure - even as he infiltrates enemy base camps at 180 mph. In race car mode, he can frighten even the strongest Decepticons because they know it's best to steer clear of his fearsome firepower. He's equipped with alloy-sensitive laser circuitry that defuses enemy radar and enables him to race into battle virtually undetected, then he fires his devastating "rotoprop" weapon to destroy Decepticons in milliseconds.

Marvel Comics

Leadfoot appeared in the Marvel Transformers: Generation 2 comics.

Matrix from Optimus Prime
. The Matrix was then used to bring the new Decepticons to life.

In issue #7 Rotor Force Leadfoot,

Megatron
intended to use in his quest for power, from the planet Tykos.

They would appear again in the Autobot-Decepticon alliance, battling against first the forces of

the Swarm
.

Volt, Electro, Manta Ray and Lead Foot left the Decepticons and declared themselves Autobots during their final battle.

Animated series

Although the animated Transformers series was canceled before Leadfoot was released, Leadfoot did appear briefly in animated for in Transformers commercials. He was voiced by Garry Chalk, who went on to become a prolific Transformers voice actor.

IDW Comics

Leadfoot appeared in Spotlight: Galvatron guarding the remains of Thunderwing.

Fun Publications

Leadfoot is among the Generation 2 Autobots on Earth in the 2010 Botcon story Generation 2: Redux.[2]

Toys

  • Generation 2 Rotor Force Leadfoot (1994)
A new mold. He was released as Hotfoot in Europe.[3]

Transformers: Power Core Combiners

Template:Transformers character Leadfoot gained fame among the Autobots as a first class infiltrator. Combined with Pinpoint, he becomes invisible to Decepticon sensors. His hypertuned engine gives him the speed he needs to be in and out of an enemy base before a single alarm is tripped.

When Maketoys released promotional images of their Missile Launcher Jungle Type toy they included photos of it combined with Leadfoot.[4]

Toys

  • Power Core Combiners Commander Leadfoot (2010)
A new mold, later redecoed into the Decepticon Overrun.[5][6]

Transformers Cinematic Universe

Template:Transformers character In

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing's No. 42 car.[citation needed
]

Leadfoot applies his knowledge of science to create bigger and louder weapons for the Autobots and their allies. Leadfoot is armed with rapid-fire chain guns.[7] He is also said to be very good friends with the Autobots' weapon specialist Ironhide. In the film, Leadfoot speaks with a Cockney accent.

The cars playing the Wreckers, including Leadfoot appeared in the 2011 Daytona 500.[8][9]

Films

Leadfoot, Roadbuster, and Topspin are a team of Autobot engineers called the Wreckers, who came to Earth in their ship the Xantium which carried other Autobots, including

Wheeljack
. NASA took possession of their ship and Director of National Intelligence Mearing mentioned they were rarely let off base due to their behavior. When Sentinel forced the U.S. to expel the Autobots, the Wreckers prepared the Xantium for launch, but Starscream destroyed their ship as it was leaving. In Chicago, Leadfoot and the other Wreckers killed the pilot of a Decepticon fighter, and Leadfoot revealed to Sam that they had hid in a booster rocket which detached before Starscream attacked. When Shockwave attacked their convoy and Optimus lost his trailer, they created a diversion so that Optimus could retrieve it. Later they helped Optimus untangle himself and were among the surviving Autobots at the end of the film.

Leadfoot was briefly seen in

Lockdown
.

Toys

All toys of this character are officially licensed from General Motors and feature a NASCAR holographic seal, making them official NASCAR merchandise.

  • Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Leadfoot (2011)
A new mold of Leadfoot, which transforms into an armored stock car.[10][11] A redeco of the first Legion figure with a visible Target logo, packaged with a blue version of Cyberverse Commander Ironhide.
  • Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Leadfoot with Sergeant Detour and Steeljaw (2011)
A new Target exclusive mold. Comes with a human driver and Steeljaw, who turns from beast-bot to missile launcher for Leadfoot. The international release is missing the Target and Cottonelle logos, while the Sergeant Detour figure retains the sponsor logos on his uniform.
  • Dark of the Moon Deluxe Leadfoot (2011)
A new mold of Leadfoot, originally planned to be sold exclusively at Target in the U.S. Later, the figure was cancelled and only sold in Japan. Like the Legion figure, the vehicle mode is in its armored form. The Japanese version by Takara Tomy is missing the Target logo, the number 42 and sponsor markings.

References

  1. ISBN 0-7643-1364-9
    .
  2. ^ Greg Sepelak & Trent Troop (w), Robby Musso (p), Robby Musso & Frank Milkovich (i). "Generation 2: Redux" Transformers Timelines, vol. 2, no. 5 (Summer, 2010). Fort Worth, Texas: Fun Publications.
  3. ISBN 1-57243-983-1
    .
  4. ^ http://www.maketoys.jp/MT-04.html
  5. ^ Hasbro Showcases its Iconic Brands at San Diego Comic-Con. Business Wire; July 20, 2010
  6. ^ http://www.hasbro.com/common/documents/dad2d6781c4311ddbd0b0800200c9a66/EC794D3D19B9F36910D433CBA02FE258.pdf
  7. ^ Hasbro.com - Leadfoot
  8. ^ Brusimm.com
  9. ^ Slashfilm.com - Photos of the Wreckers at the Daytona 500
  10. ^ TFW2005.com - Cyberverse Legion Leadfoot
  11. ^ http://www.hasbro.com/common/documents/dad2d6781c4311ddbd0b0800200c9a66/2C8DA0225056900B10600C8824E5F825.pdf

External links

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