Leadfoot (Transformers)

Leadfoot is the name of a fictional character in the various Transformers universes

Transformers: Generation 2

Transformers character
name =Leadfoot


caption =Leadfoot toy
affiliation =Decepticon, later Autobot
subgroup =Rotor Force
rank =6
function =Rapid Defense Specialist
partner =
motto ="The sleek shall inherit the earth."
alternatemodes =Cybertronian Car
Race Car
series =
engvoice =
japanvoice =Leadfoot is a member of the Autobot Rotor Force. [ [http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/Leadfoot/leadfoot.htm Leadfoot (1994) - Autobot Rapid Defense Specialist - www.tfu.info ] ]

Animated series

Although new episodes of the animated series ended in the U.S. before Leadfoot was released, he did appear as in computer-animated form in a commercial for the Rotor Force and Laser Rods.

Marvel Comics

Leadfoot appeared in the Marvel Generation 2 comics.

Bludgeon, current leader of the Decepticons planned to create an army of Decepticons, so he constructed the bodies of the Rotor Force and Laser Rods. When Megatron killed Bludgeon and took back leadership of the Decepticons, one of his first actions was to steal the Matrix from Optimus Prime. The Matrix was then used to bring the new Decepticons to life.

Leadfoot first appeared in issue #6 as one of the lifeless Decepticon bodies. In issue 7 Rotor Force Leadfoot, Manta Ray, Powerdive and Ransack) and the Laser Rods (Electro, Jolt, Sizzle and Volt) were sent to steal Rheanimum, a potent substance 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 Jhiaxus, and then the Swarm. Volt, Electro, Manta Ray and Lead Foot left the Decepticons and declared themselves Autobots during their final battle.

IDW Publishing

Leadfoot made his first IDW Publishing appearance in the "" issue on Galvatron. Appearing as part of Hound's unit on Cybertron guarding Thunderwing's body, Leadfoot was shown trying to talk sense into Sideswipe as he disobeyed Hound. He was later killed by Galvatron while on guard duty.

Toys

Generation 2 Leadfoot (1994):This toy could launch a rotor blade with its wind-up engine.

References