Leadfoot (Transformers Film Series)

Leadfoot is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers series. First introduced in 1994, all the characters named Leadfoot have been heroic Autobots who turn into cars. The latest one is a character in the 2011 Transformers film.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

In Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Leadfoot is one of the Autobot Wrecker trio, as well as the leader of the Wreckers. All three Wreckers transform into NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesChevrolet Impala stock cars; Leadfoot's alternate mode uses the Target paint scheme ofJuan Pablo Montoya's #42 car.

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

The cars playing the Wreckers, including Leadfoot appeared in the 2011 Daytona 500.

Movie plot

Main article: Transformers: Dark of the Moon

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, includingSideswipe. NASA took possession of their ship and Director Mearing mentioned they were rarely let off base due to their behavior. When Sentinel expelled the Autobots, the Wreckers prepared the Xantium for launch, but Starscream destroyed their ship as it was leaving. In the battle in Chicago, Leadfoot and the other Wreckers killed the pilot of a Decepticons 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.