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 o