Transformers 1985 Generation 1 Skids!

Skids was an unusual selection amongst the supercars of Generation 1, and the story of his release was equally strange. Technically, he was released at the very end of 1984’s selection of Autobot Cars, but his two cameos in the second season of The Transformers cartoon and his absence earlier in the year lead many people to believe he was part of the 1985 series. US Patent for G1 Skids Origins As with all Autobot Cars until 1986, Skids was originally released in Takara’s Diaclone toyline, as Car Robot No. 9 Honda City Turbo. This version included a small scooter that could fit inside the hatch area of the car mode, representing a Honda Motocompo folding trunk bike, as well as a plastic and die-cast driver that could ride inside the vehicle mode. This version also used wheel pins with a broader head molded in the battern of a Honda four-spoke wheel. The No. 9 Honda City Turbo was available in black, blue, or red; the blue version was selected for Skids. Skids was designed by Ko