But I like him! Some of you are shocked, especially if you know me, because I've always said I don't buy transformers without knees. However, I picked him up because I have a history of liking toys everybody else absolutely hates.

 

Backstop is one such toy.

 

Sure he's blocky, his head doesn't move, he doesn't have any knees, no waist, on arm is a hapless claw like some WWII survivor, and he's only half-way convincing as a Rhino, but I've got to say he's got a certain look about him. He looks immovable, strong, withstanding. I like it whenever they think outside of the box for a toy, and Backstop is like that.

 

I kinda surprised myself, I figured I'd hate him too. The plastic even reminds me of happymeal toys. But there's just something about him I like. Definitely a 'former I have on my shelf. It is kinda fun to make him flip people off, though! :tfevil

um - you need help....

I'm actually looking forward to getting ahold of Backstop.  He loooks cool. to say the least.

you guys are weirding me out.....

 

will you really just buy ANYTHING with a TF logo on it?

I picked him up about a week or so ago, and knew from the get go that he was blocky and had no knees and lacking almost all forms of articulation what so ever.  But I like the little guy, of course he stays in beast mode on my shelf, but it is a cool alt mode. 

 

I like him, he is not the best, and he is not the worse, but between Backstop and undermine (Both of which I have) Backstop is my favorite. 

Backstop is going to the back of my C Autobot display, Just like whathisface, the lizard/raptor guy (that I dont take out of Raptor mode any more)

Eh, I wouldn't go so far as to say that. I like Backstop more than Thundercracker or Overide, but Undermine is a sweet bot. I love his alt mode.

 

And as for if I will buy anything with a TF logo on it, no. I won't. I stated above that I usually don't buy anything without knees, so for me to buy this character, I knew what I was getting into. I bought him with full knowledge of what he was like.

 

I also picked up Wreckloose, and he's an odd toy a best. I'm still trying to decide whether or not I like him. I'll be honest, it's the clown shoes. They're a throw off. He's got a great alt mode, with crest and without, and he looks intimidating if you leave his legs together. Almost like BM Jetstorm, wasn't it? A Spiked Evil Machine that will F you up.

 

On top of all that, I grabbed the TRU Starscream/VP two pack, which I haven't opened yet. I'm not liking SS's colors, and I haven't decided what to do with the VP.*

 

*Maybe I do have a problem. . .

you guys are weirding me out.....

 

will you really just buy ANYTHING with a TF logo on it?

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you guys are weirding me out.....

 

will you really just buy ANYTHING with a TF logo on it?

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Oh, be nice. You know half of the Optimus Prime worshippers on this board would buy "Mr. Hanky" if the words "Optimus Prime" were slapped on it.

 

I like Backstop/Saidos, too. I love his asymmetry, and I love how the designers took a bold move on designing a transformation schema that was not done before. Sure, the articulation is not ideal, but considering the way the engineering had to accomodate both mode, I think it's got decent articulation. Pound per pound, this toy is a superior Transformer compared to Cybertron Optimus Prime, whose transformation consists of him sitting down with his arms folded back.

I like him too, I don't know why, but I like him..