Tailgate [idw]

Head: The upper part of the helmet is done in white with characteristic "horns" or protrusions on the sides. The visor is bright blue. The lower part of the face is covered by a white mask.

Torso and shoulders: The central part of the chest, collar area, and abdomen are painted turquoise. Gray radiator grilles are located on the chest. The large pauldrons covering the shoulder joints are white on the outside and gray on the inside.

Arms: The massive forearms are predominantly white with black markings or lettering on the outer side. The elbow and joint areas are gray.

Pelvis and legs: The thigh guards are deep turquoise. The thighs themselves and the massive shins are done in white with gray mechanical elements around the knees and feet.

Wheels: In Tailgate's robot mode, the wheels are located on his shoulders and legs. Large black car tires are rigidly mounted on his massive pauldrons at the back, and a second pair of wheels is built into the construction of his shins. Unlike the original G1 toy, in the MTMTE design the shoulder wheels don't rotate, and the leg wheels don't retract into the body.

Hood and windshield: They form his massive upper torso. The blue turquoise panel on the chest is the former car hood, and the protruding "collar" behind his head forms the roof and windshield frame.

Bumper and headlights: Elements of the front bumper and radiator grille are located on the chest directly under the head (gray horizontal stripes).

Markings on the arms: On the white armor of his massive forearms are technical markers and lettering (including a mirrored "DSA"), which in vehicle mode are located on the sides of the body.

Charming naivety and "child syndrome": Because Tailgate lay in underground stasis for 6 million years, he missed the entire civil war. In terms of emotional development and understanding of the world, he remained a genuine child. He sincerely believes in fairy tales, is easily influenced by others, and perceives the world around him in bright colors.
Boasting and the desire to seem like a hero: Finding himself on a ship among war veterans, Tailgate desperately tried to fit in. To avoid looking weak, he lied that he had been a legendary demolitions expert and a terror to Decepticons in the past. This lie defined his behavior for a long time — he tried to act like a "tough guy," which looked both comical and touching.
Incredible loyalty and clinginess: If Tailgate finds a friend, he gives his all. This was most clearly shown in his relationship with Cyclonus. Despite the dark, frightening, and withdrawn nature of the ancient warrior, Tailgate saw nobility in him and became the only one who could melt the ice in Cyclonus's heart.
Hidden strength and emotional resilience: Behind his fragile and cute appearance hides enormous potential. Due to the unique structure of his spark and exposure to mutagens, Tailgate possesses colossal physical strength (he is capable of tearing apart the strongest metal with his bare hands), though he himself didn't suspect this for a long time. Emotionally, he is also much stronger than he seems: having survived a deadly cyber-plague and many dangers, he never lost his kindness.