The twins, Skids and Mudflap, characters introduced in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” were controversial and did not return in subsequent films. They were criticized for their racially insensitive portrayals and were removed from the franchise.
In “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” Skids and Mudflap were Autobots that transformed into compact Chevrolet cars. They were depicted as bumbling, argumentative siblings with designs and behaviors that many viewers and critics found to be offensive stereotypes. The characters were intended to provide comic relief, but instead, they sparked significant controversy due to their caricatured personalities and mannerisms, which were seen as reinforcing negative racial stereotypes.
The backlash was strong enough that the director, Michael Bay, and the production team decided to exclude the characters from future installments. Despite initial plans that may have included the twins in “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” they were ultimately not part of the film’s final cut. There was a brief scene in the third movie where two similar vehicles were destroyed, which some fans interpreted as an indirect way of removing Skids and Mudflap from the series.
The decision to remove the twins from the franchise was part of a broader effort to address criticisms of the second film and improve the tone and content of the series. The characters have not made any significant appearances in the Transformers cinematic universe since “Revenge of the Fallen,” and their absence is generally considered a response to the negative reception they received.