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{{disambig2|the Autobot Micromaster|the assorted (mostly treacherous) characters with the similar name|Swindle (disambiguation)}}<br />
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:''Swindler is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''<br />
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[[Image:Swindler boxart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"My Cybertronian name translates to what?"]]<br />
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'''Swindler''' knows when to hold 'em, and more importantly, he knows when to fold 'em. The physically weakest of the [[Race Car Patrol]], Swindler instead relies on his brains to get through tight spots. Extremely bright, he knows how to accomplish his goals using as little [[energon (fuel)|energon]] as possible, all while keeping a cool head and a straight face.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #6</ref><br />
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::''Japanese name'': '''Glorean'''<br />
::''French-Canadian name'': '''Virage'''<br />
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==Fiction==<br />
===Marvel Comics continuity===<br />
Swindler became Roadhandler's manager when the latter became a pro wrestling celebrity. {{storylink|The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!}} <br />
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===''Zone'' OVA, manga and story pages===<br />
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When [[Victory Saber]] initiated the "Zone Project", the Race Car Patrol helped rebuild Planet [[Micro]] into Planet Zone. To counter this threat, [[Violen Jiger]] began conquering planets in order to create his own [[Decepticon Zone]]. The Race Car Patrol and all other [[Micromaster]] teams were then sent on patrol across the galaxy, specifically to planets where their unique skills could do the most good. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}<br />
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When [[King Poseidon]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked the aquatic planet of [[Wall]], the Race Car Patrol team were deployed to defend it. With the aid of Commanders [[Overload (G1)|Overload]], [[Erector]], [[Missile Bull]] and [[Skywave]], they emerged triumphant. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 3}}<br />
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The Race Car Patrol were one of the numerous Micromaster teams that helped defend Planet Zone from the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]]. Unfortunately, they were not able to prevent [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] from stealing the planet's [[Zodiac]] energy capsule. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}} {{storylink|Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}<br />
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When the [[Powered Master]]s flew off to the [[Tenth Planet]] for their showdown with Violen Jiger, all the Micromaster teams took command of Zone and vowed to keep it safe in their Commander's absence. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 10}}<br />
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===Dreamwave comics continuity===<br />
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==Toys==<br />
[[Image:G1-toy Swindler.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]<br />
===Generation 1===<br />
* '''Race Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)<br />
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: Swindler transforms into a gray DeLorean DMC-12 sports car. He was sold only as part of a Patrol four-pack with [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]], [[Free Wheeler]] and [[Tailspin]].<br />
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Swindler/swindler.htm more information on Swindler at TFU.info]''<br />
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===Zone===<br />
* '''Race Car Patrol Team''' (Micro Transformer Team, 1990)<br />
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-334'''<br />
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: The Race Car Patrol Team was sold in Japan as part of the ''[[Zone (toyline)|Zone]]'' series. The toys are identical to the [[Hasbro]] versions.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker [[Wikipedia:John DeLorean|John DeLorean]]'s dubious business practices.<br />
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* Swindler's membership in the Race Car Patrol is extremely difficult to explain, considering his [[alternate mode]]'s top speed is about 80 mph (Sadly, 8 mph off from what we want.) and corners like a rhinoceros. (Amusingly, his [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]-penned [[bio]] claims he's extremely maneuverable in vehicle mode.)<br />
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* His sad lack of a [[Wikipedia:Flux Capacitor|Flux Capacitor]] keeps him from being one of the greatest Transformers ever.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Autobots]]<br />
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]<br />
[[Category:Micromasters]]<br />
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